Chapter 479: Gratitude is worse than fear
"Ding~ After receiving the confirmation pass message, the spacecraft can safely pass through the high-speed channel exit."
"Dear passengers, this journey will end in 5 minutes, and the spacecraft will dock at the Yejia Port of Giant Bear Fortress in the Bear Claw Star Field."
As soon as the Nightingale said this, the passengers immediately cheered loudly.
Along the way, each of them wandered on the brink of life and death several times, and each time they thought they were going to be finished. As a result, they miraculously escaped the pursuit, traveling through hundreds of light years, and fleeing all the way to the Giant Bear Fortress.
Looking back at this time, everyone feels that the experience along the way is like a legend.
However, the good times didn't last long.
"Cough cough~" A gentle cough sounded from the spacecraft speaker. It was Zhang Yuan.
When the sound was heard, the people who were cheering just now calmed down. The excitement after escaping from death instantly dissipated for half, as if they were thrown cold water on their heads.
"Everyone, the journey is coming to an end, and you are safe. I have fulfilled my promise and successfully brought you to the safe star field."
Many people smiled bitterly and were helpless. No need to guess, everyone knew what the captain wanted to say next.
The voice continued in the speaker: "Originally, according to my personality, I should have collected you money immediately, but just now, the conversation between Lord St. Marland and Aridland and Aridland changed my mind."
"Um?"
“Huh?”
As soon as he heard this, the rich people in the cabin all raised their ears.
Marcheney was the same, sitting upright, listening in his ears, waiting for the captain to speak.
A voice came from the speaker again: "I decided to change the one-time payment to installment payment. According to your respective situation, you can repay the debt in installments in 2 years, 3 years, or even 10 years, or 20 years."
"Wow~~~"
As soon as these words were said, many people breathed a sigh of relief.
Most of them are businessmen here. Who doesn’t borrow money or something? What they are most accustomed to is this kind of installment repayment method.
Moreover, as long as they don’t spend their money at once, they can generate more money with money, which is easier than starting from scratch.
Machenie also breathed a lot and felt a little relieved. In this way, he would not have to sell shares to pay off his debts when he went back. If he did it well, his life might not be affected much.
Naturally, he still felt grateful to Lord St. Marlan and Aridland who persuaded the captain to change his mind.
A voice came out from the speaker again: "Of course, because the installment is in place, you have to pay more interest to more. As for how to operate it, I am not good at it, I will fully entrust Aridland to help me handle it. Delan, come, you can say a few words."
A few noises sounded in the speakers, and then Aridland's voice sounded: "Everyone, to be honest, I was very reluctant to entrust this mission to me. Because this is a total labor work, if I offend you, I will not get any benefit. I have never done such a loss-making business in my life!"
"Hahaha~" Everyone laughed.
Everyone knows the enthusiastic Delan, and he looks like a good man, but this guy is actually a treacherous old fox, slid around, otherwise he would not have accumulated such a huge fortune.
After Aridland complained, his voice was solemn and he said seriously: "Although there is nothing we can do, it is natural to pay back the debt, especially the captain saved us repeatedly. This life-saving grace is real, right?"
There is nothing to say about this, everyone knows in their hearts that if the captain hadn't been there, their bodies would have probably been no longer found.
“Well said.”
"Deran said no problem."
Several young people even shouted.
Aridland continued: "You can't be ungrateful in life... Of course, this is used to fool ordinary people. Everyone understands people, so I won't fool them. If you have the chance, you will definitely find a way to rely on debts. We are all the same. I owe 5.8 billion, and I just dream of tying up this debt!"
"Hahaha~" Another vague low laughter came from the crowd. Delan's words really meant to their hearts.
If there is any way to pay back the debt, even if the captain is killed, as long as there is a chance of success of more than 50%, they will definitely try their best to complete this matter.
Many passengers in the cabin have used this method secretly.
But this time, the situation is really different. The captain is not an ordinary person. This guy's methods are unfathomable. No one wants to mess with such a terrible guy.
Aridland continued, "But I just thought in my heart that if you ask me to do it, I wouldn't dare to kill me. As for the reason, I won't say much here, just say a little. Everyone should remember that Lord St. Marland promised to do four things for the captain, right?"
Everyone remembered this in their hearts. When they heard it, they smiled bitterly. Yes, I really don’t dare. The captain’s methods are too terrible. As soon as they think of the consequences of stolen debts, the little thought in their hearts immediately disappeared without a trace.
Aridland continued: "The captain has given me the account book. I will formulate an installment repayment plan based on everyone's specific circumstances. If you really don't get the money, you can also use the various goods, resources, connections, etc. you have mastered to pay off your debts. Everyone must be familiar with these methods, right?"
"Hahaha~" Another helpless and bitter smile.
Of course, this method is familiar, but no longer familiar. The difference is that in the past, they used to mortgage each other to cash out, and everyone helped each other and benefited each other, but now, they collectively repay their debts.
However, the big businessman Aridland's methods are flexible and changeable and quite feasible.
Some passengers in the cabin may not be able to afford much cash, but the resources at hand are quite amazing. Now that I heard Aridland’s plan, I was already thinking about how to use existing resources to repay my debts.
"Okay, I'm done. After getting off the boat, we're discussing it in detail. Now, Lord St. Marland has something to say to everyone."
A few noises sounded in the speakers, and then Marland's voice sounded: "You guys, I'm sorry, because the Nightingale suffered such a huge loss."
When all the rich people heard this, they all pricked up their ears and listened that the Free Heaven Company had money. Compared with this big guy with a deep background, the little money in their hands was nothing.
Marlan continued: "As compensation, the Free Heavenly Kingdom will compensate you for your losses in accordance with the Interstellar General Compensation Ordinance. Each person can receive approximately 5 million star shields."
"..." Everyone was speechless. Compared to Zhang Yuan's extortion, this money was nothing!
Someone in the crowd shouted: "Mr. Marlan, because we were on the flight of Free Heaven, we were extorted by the captain for more than 700 billion star shields. Who should we pay for this loss?"
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After a burst of noise, Marlan's voice disappeared.
Everyone looked at each other, and finally they could only sigh helplessly. No matter how small the mosquito legs are, they are still fleshy. As for compensation, it is probably impossible to find the Free Heaven Kingdom. They should go back and ask their respective insurance companies for compensation.
This time, Nightingale had an accident, and various insurance companies were probably going to vomit blood.
Daimaru cockpit.
Aridlan looked at Zhang Yuan with a bitter look on his face: "Captain, I have said everything I should say, is that right?"
Zhang Yuan nodded, raised his hand and said, "Then it's all up to you from now on. You all go and prepare to leave the ship now. Commander Xia stays. You need to keep in touch with the Giant Bear Fortress here."
The others left the cockpit, and Zhang Yuan and Xia Xiyan were left in the cabin again.
Xia Xiyan was silent for a while and asked, "Zhang Yuan, can this be useful?"
Zhang Yuan nodded and smiled, "Human nature is always ungrateful, and life-saving grace is just a passing cloud. But fear is different, everyone will be afraid, especially this wealthy family, so they will definitely pay off their debts."
If you want to gain something by relying on the gratitude of your life, you rely on the gratitude of the benefactor. This depends entirely on the other party's moral standards. Some people have high moral integrity and will naturally repay their kindness. Some people are scoundrels, so they will be dependent on their debts and take the initiative in the other party's hands.
But everyone will be afraid and fearful!
More importantly, it makes people fear and the initiative is entirely in your own hands. As long as you show terrible means and strong will, others will inevitably be afraid, which is 100%.
This is also the way to control people that Zhang Yuan realized after experiencing all this.
Xia Xiyan, who was standing beside her, was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Zhang Yuan carefully. After a long time, she said, "Zhang Yuan, you have changed a lot."
Zhang Yuan asked with a smile: "Go better or worse?"
Xia Xiyan thought for a while and said, "Well... I don't know whether it's good or bad, but you are stronger than before, not only because of your strength in combat skills, but also because of your strength in your mind. In the past, you could only rush to the front alone, but you never did this."
Zhang Yuan was slightly stunned when he heard this, then stretched out his hand and gently patted Xia Xiyan on the shoulder: "Maybe it's because of responsibility, the fate of the Earth Federation lies in you and me, and you can't tolerate willfulness."
Xia Xiyan nodded: "You are right."
The Daimaru continued to advance, and about 3 minutes later, the Daimaru was guided to the berthing port by a warship, and the passengers cheered and left the spaceship.
After everyone was exposed, Xia Xiyan said to Zhang Yuan: "I will also go to report to Governor Ye. During this period, our contacts must be carried out in secret to avoid making people suspicious. If there is any important news, I will notify you as soon as possible."
"clear."
Chapter completed!