Supremely Talented Tyrant-Chapter 820 - 819 Waste!

820: Chapter 819: Waste!

820 -819: Waste!

“Master, to Hongyuan Plaza!”

Having boarded the taxi with Moon Goddess Jiang, Hao Jian informed the driver of the destination and then turned with an indulging smile to tease Hao Lu in his arms.

“Alright!

Buckle up, we’re setting off!”

Upon hearing that they were going to Hongyuan Plaza, a glint flashed in the taxi driver’s eyes.

He let out a sinister laugh under his breath and then started the car, speeding towards Hongyuan Plaza.

The main reason for heading to Hongyuan Plaza was a high-end Gambling Stone Site.

Today, Hao Jian planned to take the mother and daughter there to have fun.

Beyond the Gambling Stone Site, Hongyuan Plaza also boasted upscale clothing stores and some local specialty snacks.

Anyhow, the place was sufficient for the three of them to enjoy an entire day.

The car went on its way, but after half an hour had passed, Hao Jian’s brow slightly furrowed.

Hongyuan Plaza wasn’t far from the airport, just a dozen or so kilometers away, which was why he chose the location.

However, the driver had been driving for almost half an hour now and the destination was still nowhere in sight, and with the car’s speed at sixty to seventy kilometers per hour, it should have been impossible to have not arrived!

When Hao Jian’s gaze fell upon the taxi meter, his expression turned grim instantly — over a thousand yuan in fare!

This was the current fare displayed on the meter, an utterly impossible figure!

Fuck, to encounter a black car driver here?!

Hao Jian felt a surge of anger.

It was clear that the driver, spotting them as outsiders, was brazenly scamming them for money.

Without hesitation, he directly addressed the driver, “Master!

Why haven’t we arrived yet?”

“We’re almost there.”

The driver’s tone carried impatience as he responded and then ignored Hao Jian completely.

This behavior was entirely different from when they first got into the car!

“So, how much is the fare now?!”

Hao Jian struggled to contain his anger, while Moon Goddess Jiang also sensed something was amiss and quickly jumped on the matter.

With a resigned expression, she thought the driver was looking for trouble.

To dare to swindle someone like Hao Jian, he clearly didn’t know how to spell ‘death’!

“Oh, not much, just over thirteen hundred…”

The driver uttered flatly, no longer caring about Hao Jian’s mood, and continued driving his car.

After all, he was in control of the vehicle, and it was impossible for them to just get out unless they were looking for trouble.

Besides, no one would risk their lives over a thousand yuan.

This trick was something he had mastered long ago, as all his past passengers could only comply and pay up obediently.

And this time would be no exception.

Although Hao Jian’s clothes didn’t look expensive, he should still be able to afford that much.

After all, this meter had long since been tampered with by the driver, capable of displaying any amount he desired.

Even if they complained to the company, it would do no good, as he had evidence in his hands.

He fabricated the distance so meticulously, he wouldn’t allow any slip-ups to jeopardize his career.

“Stop the car!”

Hearing the fare, Hao Jian roared furiously, startling the driver.

Although Hao Jian had money to burn, this wasn’t the way to spend it, particularly since he was being scammed this time!

Ever since the past, anyone who took advantage of Hao Jian, aside from women, ended up being manipulated by him to cough up even more.

This included some quite influential figures, whom Hao Jian played like a fiddle.

What’s more, now a black car driver?

“Kid!

Sit tight!”

The driver’s face turned ugly as he spun around and bellowed at Hao Jian, “This fare displayed on the meter is what you gotta pay, I haven’t stolen or robbed anyone!

You dare doubt me?!”

“I didn’t say I doubted you!”

Hearing this, Hao Jian sneered internally, but outwardly, he spread his hands in feigned resignation.

Moon Goddess Jiang looked on helplessly; whenever Hao Jian had this expression, it meant he was starting to set a trap for the driver!

“Kid, we’ll arrive at your destination very soon now.

It’s your own fault for getting in the taxi directly from the airport.

That place is at least a hundred kilometers from the airport, and I’ve been speeding on the highway!”

The driver spat as he talked, visibly angry and agitated, with a boastful attitude that suggested a fight might break out if they disagreed, which made Hao Jian and the others involuntarily frown.

“Heh, you claim you drove over a hundred kilometers and even sped?

Tell me then, that speedometer in your car— it shows 64 kilometers per hour!

Are you trying to tell me that such a speed on the highway is considered speeding?!”

“Damn it!

If you slow down just a bit more, you’d be violating the highway’s minimum speed limit!”

Hao Jian sneered at the driver and continued: “Besides, you’ve only been driving for over half an hour.

No matter how you drive, it’s impossible to cover more than a hundred kilometers in that time!”

“If I remember correctly, this road is the thirteenth segment of the Hua City Ring Expressway.

In terms of distance, it takes an hour to reach the destination I mentioned!”

“This road is the longer route!

Meaning, not only did you, the driver, fail to choose the best route for the passenger following your company’s policy, but you purposely picked a longer one, making the passenger pay more!

Oh, I forgot, this situation is called ripping off the passenger!”

“In such a case, I believe just a report to your company would spell the end for your driving career, and not only that, if this incident goes public, no company would take you in!”

With a cold gaze fixed on the driver whose face showed a hint of panic, Hao Jian sneered and went on: “And then there’s the matter of the fare, which I’d rather not even talk about!”

“If you know what’s good for you and don’t want to lose your job, just drive properly.

If you don’t, believe it or not, it’ll take minutes for you to lose this gig?!”

“Bastard!

You dare to say that again!

I’m openly swindling your money, so what?!

Moreover, I forgot to tell you, there’s no way the company will fire me!

Just because I have connections inside!”

Although the secret had been revealed and the driver was somewhat panicky, it was more a case of anger due to embarrassment, with an expression of smugness that kept spilling out.

“Drive the damn car properly!”

Hao Jian roared in defiance, completely disregarding the guy’s threatening language.

What did connections matter?

In Capital City, he, Hao Jian, had never been afraid of anyone!

Over in Hua City, that territory was already his domain, and in Capital City, he had established his own connections—after all, several members from Dragon Tooth were in this city!

“Hmph!”

The driver snorted coldly and then continued to drive his own car, but the fare had skyrocketed to more than two thousand yuan!

Seeing this, Hao Jian’s expression turned even darker.

However, he chose not to speak further.

Arguing with someone like this in a car was pointless.

It was better to get to the destination first and then deal with the situation.

Therefore, Hao Jian exchanged a smile with Moon Goddess Jiang, no longer speaking, and let the driver continue driving without further interference.

Damn it, I’ve never been ripped off so badly!

Knowing he was in the wrong, the driver did not continue to argue with Hao Jian, instead keeping to his driving—after all, they were on the highway.

If he dared to stop arbitrarily, penalties, and fines would be unavoidable.

Moreover, there was no need to pick a fight with someone like Hao Jian who, in his eyes, was just a poor bloke.

Stirring up trouble would only draw the traffic police’s attention, which was not worth it at all.

The car quietened down, the driver carrying on with his driving while Hao Jian was left dealing with his daughter, Hao Lu, who had been scared by the recent confrontation.

All he could do was pull a variety of funny faces to cheer her up.

Moon Goddess Jiang, observing Hao Jian and his daughter, also wore a smile, with a motherly glow in her eyes when she looked at Hao Lu.

She had been concerned that Hao Lu would be averse to seeing her father after such a long time, but now it seemed her worries were completely unfounded.

“Hmph, a pauper taking his family to such an expensive place, I wonder if they’ll be crushed by the expense and unable to hold their heads up!” The harmonious scene and laughter from the back seat only fueled the driver’s resentment.

He hadn’t forgotten that earlier Hao Jian had unapologetically seen right through all his schemes and that he still had to drive these three people.

No matter how he thought about it, it made him unhappy, knowing that later on Hao Jian would still have to pay that exorbitant fare, yet deep down, he was still vexed!

At that moment, the driver spared no mercy, intentionally or otherwise, opening his mouth to curse at Hao Jian, with Hao Jian’s cheap attire serving as an avenue for attack.

On hearing this, Hao Jian’s previously smiling face slightly darkened, a flicker of coldness in his eyes, before returning to entertaining Hao Lu.

Now was not the time to confront the driver; today was about taking the mother and daughter out for fun, and it was best to tolerate what could be tolerated.

He didn’t want to be tainted by bad luck, otherwise not only would it spoil the fun for the mother and daughter, but it would also make him even more unhappy, all because of losing face!

For the time being, the driver was just bad-mouthing him, which Hao Jian didn’t care about; as long as it didn’t affect the mother and daughter, there were no problems.

I couldn’t care less about your tampered meter; I’m not short on cash!

Having come to terms with the situation, Hao Jian felt much better.

After exchanging glances with Moon Goddess Jiang, he gently shook his head.

Moon Goddess Jiang also had considerable influence in Capital City, but there was no need to use it on someone like this.

In Hao Jian’s words, it would be a waste!

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