They Mocked Me While Stealing My Fortune… Until My Revenge Began | Manhwa Recap

The Consequences of a Scam Call

Initial Incident

• After receiving a scam call, the narrator transferred 10 million yuan to the caller without hesitation.

• The police later informed him he had been scammed, but he remained unfazed while his wealthy roommate, Chuang, panicked.

Past Life Revelation

• In a previous life, Chuang had misused the narrator's black card for an auction, leading to significant financial loss for the narrator's family business.

• This reckless spending resulted in a cash flow crisis that nearly bankrupted their company.

Confrontation and Accusations

Seeking Answers

• The narrator confronted Chu Shang about his past actions; Chu denied wrongdoing and accused the narrator of slander due to his family's bankruptcy.

• Leo Rian intervened, blaming the narrator for being irresponsible with money and attempting to shift blame onto Chu Chong.

Escalation of Conflict

• Desperate for proof against Chuang, the narrator went to the bank but was run over by Chuang before he could expose him. This led to his death and subsequent rebirth on the day of the planned auction.

Rebirth and New Opportunities

Realization of Rebirth

• Upon realizing he was reborn, he heard Chuang propose another class auction using his VIP card again. This triggered memories of betrayal from his past life.

Refusal to Comply

• Filled with rage at Chuang’s request for his membership card (which had been used against him previously), he coldly refused by claiming it was lost.

Public Humiliation

Card Theft Incident

• Leo Rian snatched away the narrator's backpack and found the VIP card inside, handing it over to Chuang despite his protests about ownership rights.

Physical Altercation

• A confrontation ensued where Ruan slapped him after accusing him of lying about having the card; this escalated into physical violence as classmates took sides against him.

Class Dynamics Shift

Peer Pressure and Manipulation

• Classmates sided with Chuang and Ruan during confrontations; they pressured him into apologizing or risk losing relationships within their social circle.

Defiance Against Bullying

• Despite threats from peers about breaking up with his girlfriend if he didn’t comply, he stood firm in refusing to lend out his card or apologize unjustly.

Legal Action Taken

Calling Law Enforcement

• After enduring harassment from classmates who threw water at him, he called police citing assault which shifted dynamics in favor of accountability among students involved in bullying behavior.

Settlement Proposal

• Under police mediation, he proposed each student pay 1,000 yuan as emotional damages; this caused outrage among classmates but ultimately led them to comply under threat of legal action against them all if they did not settle privately.(426)

Strategic Moves Post-Rebirth

Scamming Back

• Noticing discrepancies on his black card number after returning home post-auction incident led him to transfer 10 million yuan back into a scammer’s account intentionally as part of a larger plan against Chuang.(472)

Auction Day Arrives

Observing Classmates' Actions

• At the auction hall filled with luxury items and guests eager for bids, tension arose when classmates noticed him entering confidently despite prior humiliation.(511)

Setting Up Revenge

• He anticipated how things would unfold differently this time around compared to last life where Chuang exploited opportunities using stolen funds.(556)

Bidding Wars Begin

Competitive Bidding Strategy

• As bidding commenced on various items including traditional art pieces bought by Chu Shung at inflated prices previously without consequence now became pivotal moments revealing character flaws amongst peers present.(688)

Turning Point: Reporting Fraudulent Activity

• He reported suspicious transactions linked directly back towards Chu Shung’s account leading towards immediate consequences once discovered during live bidding events causing panic amongst those involved .(760)

Consequences Unfold

Malicious Bidding Penalties Enforced

• With frozen accounts resulting from fraudulent activities , penalties were imposed upon winning bidders unable fulfill payment obligations leading towards public embarrassment & potential criminal charges looming overhead .(1002 )

Conclusion: Justice Served?

Final Outcomes & Future Implications

• As chaos erupted following revelations regarding credit fraud accusations , both personal vendettas intertwined alongside broader themes surrounding trustworthiness within peer groups emerged throughout narrative arc culminating towards eventual resolution through strategic maneuvering by protagonist seeking retribution .

The Auction and the Phoenix Pendant

Winning the Pendant

• Mr. Jen successfully acquires a Ming Dynasty Phoenix pattern jade pendant, feeling relief and satisfaction upon winning it at auction.

• The protagonist senses something hidden within the pendant but decides to investigate later, prioritizing immediate departure from the auction.

Confrontation with Luan

• Luan accuses the protagonist, Jang Bon, of causing Chuang's downfall, labeling him a monster for his actions.

• Jang Bon coldly defends himself, asserting that Chuang's choices led to his current situation and revealing past grievances against them both.

Unraveling Past Betrayals

Intentions Revealed

• Jang Bon expresses intent to make Luan and Chuang pay for their past betrayals in his previous life.

• Luan questions Jang Bon’s plans as he hints at wanting her to experience similar pain he endured before.

Seeking Truth

• After leaving the auction house, Jang Bon visits a private detective agency to investigate Chu Shang and Lu Ruan's backgrounds.

• He requests detailed information about their family situations, relationships, and any debts they may have.

Discovering Their Weaknesses

Detective Findings

• The detective reveals that Chu Shang comes from a poor family with financial struggles due to his sister's illness.

• Lu Ruan is found to be motivated by greed; she collaborates with Chu Shang hoping to save her father's failing business.

Exploiting Vulnerabilities

• It is uncovered that Chu Shang has significant gambling debts amounting over 500,000 yuan which adds pressure on him.

• The connection between Chu Shang and a local gang leader named Brother Who is established as critical for understanding his predicament.

Orchestrating Revenge

Manipulating Circumstances

• Jang Bon informs an acquaintance in the underworld about Chu Shang’s frozen accounts and impending legal troubles.

• He aims to ensure Lu Ruan’s father’s company collapses by undermining its financial stability through competitive tactics.

Consequences of Actions

• News arrives that Lu Ruan's father's company has gone bankrupt due to aggressive market maneuvers initiated by Jang Bon.

Final Confrontation

Attack Attempted

• In a desperate act of revenge, Chu Shang attacks Jang Bon with a knife after losing everything else in life.

Legal Repercussions

• Police intervene promptly due to prior arrangements made by Jang Bon; Chu Shang is arrested amidst accusations of multiple crimes.

Justice Served

Outcomes for Betrayers

• Both Chuang receives an eight-year prison sentence while Luan ends up in a psychiatric hospital following her mental breakdown.

Reflection on Revenge

• Despite achieving revenge against those who wronged him in his previous life, Jang Bon feels conflicted about whether hatred was truly justified or beneficial.

Moving Forward

New Beginnings

• With lessons learned from past experiences, he focuses on rebuilding relationships with family and forming genuine friendships.

Embracing Happiness

• Meeting Su Ching Yu brings warmth into his life; together they engage in charitable work while planning their future.