But a few relatives were somewhat unreasonable.
When they learned that Su Qinian is now head of a factory, and doing quite well, they got the idea to extort him, demanding not only the return of the original debt but also high interest.
Su Qinian thought, although the interest was exaggerated given how long he had borrowed the money, it wasn't too unreasonable. He gritted his teeth and accepted it.
In the end, after these relatives received the money, they didn't stay quiet for long before returning with IOUs, demanding more from Su Qinian.
Su Qinian was furious.
Clearly he had repaid the money and given high interest, yet these people shamelessly claimed he hadn't repaid it. Weren't they just bullying him?
Su Qinian began to resist, declaring that he wouldn't be anyone's pushover.
Then, those relatives went to extremes, sometimes bringing hooligans to beat up Su Qinian and tarnishing his reputation everywhere, using every method possible.
Su Qinian put up with it.
