Chapter 75: This Is The Dilemma All Men Dream Of, Yet Can Never Achieve
A brothel, by the entrance.
Sun Yaowei rubbed his waist and walked out with satisfaction.
Standing on the street, he took a deep breath, finding the air so fresh.
“Where is Butler Li?”
He had invited Butler Li out for some fun, but who would have thought Butler Li would run off halfway? What a shame. As expected, people who look proper are the ones who like to pretend to be proper.
He started walking in the direction of his home.
He noticed the common people were looking at him strangely.
This made Sun Yaowei very confused.
But he soon understood. They must have been thinking, “The Fierce Tiger Gang has had such an incident, and you, as the Second Young Master, still have the leisure to engage in prostitution?”
Regarding this, he could only laugh.
In the entire Fierce Tiger Gang, besides Butler Li, who else took Sun Yaowei seriously?
When he arrived at the Fierce Tiger Gang.
“Where is everyone?”
Usually, there were gang members guarding the entrance, but now there wasn’t even a ghost in sight.
Stepping through the main gate and walking inside, he saw Butler Li standing with his back to him.
“Butler Li, where are the gang members?” Sun Yaowei asked.
Butler Li slowly turned around, his expression of astonishment, shock, and even elation filling Sun Yaowei’s mind with confusion.
“Second Young Master, the Gang Leader and Eldest Young Master were arrested by the Public Security Bureau last night,” Butler Li said, word by word.
“What!?”
Sun Yaowei’s eyes widened. “Is that true?”
Butler Li replied, “It’s true, we’ve succeeded.”
“Yes, we’ve succeeded,” Sun Yaowei laughed loudly, but then he suddenly looked at Butler Li. “It’s not just me who succeeded, but we have. It’s finally my turn to be the Gang Leader. I’ll say it again, Butler Li, rest assured, I will absolutely not mistreat you.”
Sun Yaowei’s fatigue vanished, replaced by overwhelming excitement.
It was incredibly invigorating.
“Butler Li, what evidence did they find to arrest my father and them?” Sun Yaowei asked.
Butler Li shook his head. “I don’t know yet. I just arrived.”
Sun Yaowei waved his hand. “When you arrived doesn’t matter anymore. What matters is that my father and Sun Yaozu were arrested. And I, Sun Yaowei, will legitimately inherit the position of Gang Leader. I want everyone to know that although they all looked down on me, I am the one who achieved the most.”
*Crack!*
Sun Yaowei grabbed Butler Li’s arms.
“Butler Li, in my heart, you are the smartest person in the world. If you hadn’t told me to try and appease Wang Changhai, how could I have had the chance to become Gang Leader? I will never forget this kindness.”
After speaking, he patted his chest, his meaning clear.
Suddenly.
Heavy footsteps sounded from the entrance.
Zhou County Magistrate, along with his capable assistant and a group of constables, walked in hurriedly. Zhou County Magistrate clasped his hands behind his back and calmly entered the mansion. He glanced around, and his gaze finally fell upon Sun Yaowei and Butler Li.
Sun Yaowei immediately stepped forward and said respectfully, “Magistrate Zhou, I am Sun Yaowei, the most innocent person in the Sun Mansion. Now that my father and brother have been arrested for their crimes, my heart aches.”
Although he was overjoyed, he had to put on a show of great distress.
It was difficult for him, whose lips were almost splitting into a smile.
“Now that there is no one left in the family, I, Sun Yaowei, as the second son, have no choice but to take on this family business, live a good life, do things properly, and contribute to Yong’an.” Sun Yaowei spoke at length, and finally asked, “Magistrate Zhou, what crimes did my father and elder brother commit?”
“Illegally possessing armor,” Magistrate Zhou said.
“Huh?”
Sun Yaowei was dumbfounded.
“Not only did they illegally possess it, but they also sent assassins to kill Lin Ban Tou. Their crimes are heinous and their wickedness extreme. The evidence is conclusive, and they have no way out,” Magistrate Zhou said calmly.
“No way?”
Sun Yaowei was completely stunned. He thought his father and elder brother’s crimes were no worse than those of the three Hall Masters. Who would have thought they would be accused of illegally possessing armor?
That was a major crime.
It wasn’t just Sun Yaowei who was stunned; Butler Li was too.
His first thought was, “Impossible. Lin Fan must have acted ruthlessly and framed them with such a serious crime. Since we can still jump around unharmed, it means Lin Ban Tou showed mercy and gave us a way out.”
Sun Yaowei tentatively asked, “Magistrate Zhou, why are you here now?”
“To seal the property and confiscate the assets,” Magistrate Zhou said excitedly.
This was his favorite thing to do.
Illegally possessing armor was a serious crime. Once reported, it would surely be a great merit. The confiscated assets also needed to be sent up, but it was very easy to skim some benefits – take a little from here, a little from there, and that’s how you make money.
“Ah? Confiscate the assets?” Sun Yaowei’s voice changed.
“Hmm? Do you have a problem?”
“No, no problem,” Sun Yaowei shook his head like a rattle drum.
What problem could he possibly have now?
At the same time, Butler Li’s aspiration to become the Gang Leader was extinguished.
Illegally possessing armor?
That was a serious crime.
Things wouldn’t end easily, and it could easily attract attention from higher authorities for an investigation. If he were to become the new Gang Leader, he would be the first to suffer.
Thinking this, he felt that being a butler was quite good.
When something happens, someone has to bear the brunt.
Magistrate Zhou waved his hand. “Go, move it all. Don’t let anything go, and don’t overlook any location.”
“Yes.”
The constables, like hungry wolves with green eyes, rushed into the back courtyard.
Sun Yaowei felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
“It’s over, it’s completely over.”
He had thought he would be able to take over the large family business, but looking at the current situation, there was no hope at all.
…
Public Security Bureau.
In the courtyard, whistling sounds were constant.
Lin Fan was practicing with a staff, his every move calculated. He had clashed with heavily armored assassins last night and felt no difficulty at all.
Although they were dressed like turtles.
But brute strength worked wonders.
With one strike of his staff, their armor shattered, iron shards pierced their flesh, and they were sent flying backward, dead on the spot.
“The martial world is indeed the martial world. Arrows, nets, all that’s missing is poison.”
“But it’s useless. I’m fully developed.”
He just thought about the physical condition of those guys.
They were all quite well-built.
But they were merely well-built. In his eyes, they were no different from ordinary people.
Masters, true masters.
Do masters truly exist in this world?
A moment later.
“Ban Tou, Sun Xiao and the others are still being stubborn and refusing to confess,” Xu Ming and Yang Ming emerged from the prison with dark circles under their eyes. They had been interrogating all night, and enduring that unpleasant smell was truly unbearable.
Lin Fan stopped and popped a Tiannanxing into his mouth like a snack.
“You are all mature constables now, and interrogation is a required course for you. Although I am your Ban Tou, I cannot always step in. You need to find your own solutions. I believe you can do it.”
“Besides, whether they confess or not is not important. What’s important is what I heard with my own ears.”
Lin Fan said.
As a leader, the only thing to do is to control the overall situation. When the situation was not yet developing, he had to handle things personally, which was inevitable.
Now that the situation had fully developed.
Naturally, he didn’t need to be so busy.
He now only wanted to focus his energy on cultivation. Just this morning, before coming to the Public Security Bureau, he had been practicing Beginner Body Refining at home.
He was now very close to perfection.
Once that was achieved, he would definitely unlock the branching path of Body Refining.
He was actually looking forward to it.
“Yes, Ban Tou.”
Yang Ming and Xu Ming nodded heavily, deeply feeling the great hope their Ban Tou placed in them. They could not disappoint their Ban Tou, so they returned to the prison to continue the interrogation.
Lin Fan arrived at the office.
As soon as he entered, he saw Song Ban Tou in a frantic state.
“Song Ban Tou, what’s wrong?”
Song Qing saw Lin Fan and sighed helplessly. “Lin Ban Tou, I’m so annoyed. All the wealthy merchants and noble families in the city are coming to me, asking about their children. I’ve arrested so many that I can’t handle it all.”
Lin Fan smiled. “Now they’re scared. What were they doing before? Don’t worry about them. Sentence them as they should be. I want to let them know that relying on their family background to do whatever they please is just a dream.”
Song Qing nodded.
Now, there was no one in the Public Security Bureau who could intervene.
Therefore, justice would be served impartially.
Moreover, Yong’an had never been so peaceful recently. Those idle young masters and ladies from wealthy families had become as limp as wilted plants, hiding in their homes trembling, not even daring to step out of their own doors.
Lin Fan said, “Song Ban Tou, I want to bring some of my brothers into the Public Security Bureau. Is there any way?”
Song Qing pondered. He knew who Lin Fan’s brothers were – they were from Jili Wharf. He had a good impression of two of them; their efficiency was extremely high, and they were daring and fierce, even more so than the constables.
“There is a way, but it’s a bit troublesome. It requires the agreement of Li Dian Shi and Magistrate Zhou. Using the current situation as a reason, we need to emphasize that the Public Security Bureau is short-handed and requires emergency personnel.” Song Qing said, then asked in confusion, “I know you want to bring them to the Public Security Bureau, but now that only Wang Changhai is left in the Loyalty Hall, won’t you leave some capable people for him?”
Lin Fan shook his head. “The industries managed by the Loyalty Hall are for the livelihood of the common people; there’s no fighting or killing, so why would they need so many capable people?”
“Besides, I said I want my brothers to earn their living by official means too.”
“To progress together with them.”
“You mentioned talking to Li Dian Shi and Magistrate Zhou; I think this matter can be easily handled.”
Lin Fan spoke forcefully, his thoughts firm and his resolve unshaken.
After speaking, he left the office. Action needed to be taken efficiently, so he immediately went to find Li Dian Shi and Magistrate Zhou, wanting to achieve it in one go.
Upon hearing that Lin Fan had arrived, Li Dian Shi was no longer as calm and composed as before. He personally came out to greet him. After learning Lin Fan’s intentions, he pondered for a few seconds, then waved his hand, agreeing to add two spots.
This was the only thing within his authority that could be approved. If it were more than two, it wouldn’t be up to him to decide.
As for the confiscation of assets, Magistrate Zhou, who was thoroughly enjoying himself, saw that Li Dian Shi had agreed, so he had no objections either. He also waved his hand and signed the document.
In the past, a spot like this would have cost a thousand taels, but now it was decided so easily.
In the afternoon.
Lin Fan, carrying two sets of constable uniforms and sabers, leisurely arrived at Jili Wharf.
“Master Lin, greetings.”
The common people who made a living at the wharf greeted him enthusiastically and with reverence.
This was Master Lin who had come from their Jili Wharf.
Now that he had become a Ban Tou in the Public Security Bureau and truly served the people, he held immense weight and prestige among the common people, whom everyone admired and respected.
Lin Fan nodded slightly, greeting them with a smile.
When he reached the warehouse.
He saw his brothers busy unloading and moving goods from the ships.
“Brother Lin.”
Qian Tao, who was in charge of the wharf, saw Lin Fan and immediately shouted excitedly.
Many of his brothers also heard him.
Wu Yong immediately put down his work and hurried over. He couldn’t let Qian Tao get the first chance; he had to take the initiative.
“You’ve all worked hard recently, brothers,” Lin Fan said.
“We don’t feel it’s hard work serving Brother Lin,”
The crowd cheered.
The person in charge of the merchant ships from outside the wharf saw this scene and was extremely curious.
“Who is this constable? Why does he have such high prestige?”
They had never seen a constable with such high prestige.
In the places they had visited, constables who came to the wharf to collect money or even extort them were countless, so when they saw constables, they only felt a headache.
Especially when a constable smiled at them, it was truly a matter of life and death. If they didn’t hand over some real silver, they wouldn’t have an easy time.
A dockworker, passing by, smiled and said, “That’s our Yong’an’s Master Lin, Lin Ban Tou. In the hearts of us common people, he’s absolutely top-notch. Nowadays, you can curse anyone in Yong’an, but you can’t curse Master Lin, or the spittle of everyone will drown you.”
“Put down your goods and tell me about it,” the merchant said curiously.
The dockworker put down his goods and looked at the figure in the distance with immense respect. “Loyalty Hall and Fierce Tiger Gang, you know them, right?”
“Yes, I know. Isn’t this wharf Loyalty Hall’s?”
“That’s right, but under Master Lin’s Hundred Day Operation, the Gang Leader and four Hall Masters of Loyalty Hall have been arrested and imprisoned in the Public Security Bureau. Even the Gang Leader and Hall Masters of the Fierce Tiger Gang have been completely arrested, uncovering countless evil deeds.”
“Ah…” The merchant’s eyes widened.
The dockworker said with a chuckle, “Now, why don’t you go for a stroll in the city? It’s truly a bustling marketplace. Those local ruffians have disappeared without a trace. Those who should be arrested are arrested, and no one is let go. Even the young masters and ladies from wealthy families don’t dare to bully others with their status. If they do, and the person being bullied goes to the Public Security Bureau to report it, they are arrested that very day, and no amount of pleading will help.”
These stories sounded like fairytales to the merchant.
“Are your constables this responsible? It doesn’t seem like it used to be.”
“Yes, it really wasn’t like this. But ever since Master Lin took charge, this is how he has been doing things. So, we common people have no other thoughts but to hope that Master Lin can stay in Yong’an forever,” the dockworker said with anticipation.
The merchant was astonished, having never heard or seen anything like it. He doubted anyone would believe him if he told them.
There really are constables who stand up for the people?
Shouldn’t they all be lining their pockets and using all their energy on the common people?
…
In the warehouse.
Over a dozen brothers stood in two neat rows, gazing intently at Lin Fan.
“Brothers, during my tenure at the Public Security Bureau, I thank you all for your strong support. I, Lin Fan, am not forgetful. As the saying goes, ‘when you become rich, do not forget your friends.’ Now that I have established myself at the Public Security Bureau and gained status, I must ensure my brothers also gain status.”
After speaking, he pointed to the two sets of commoner constable uniforms and two sabers on the table.
“These are two spots at the Public Security Bureau. I’ve decided to give them to Wu Yong and Qian Tao. Do any of you brothers have any objections?” Lin Fan asked.
“No.”
The crowd cheered. They knew Brother Lin would not forget them.
Even if it wasn’t their turn now, it would be later.
Wu Yong and Qian Tao, at this moment, stood stunned in place.
Their minds were blank.
They had never imagined such a thing would happen.
He… they were just low-level gang members.
Belonging to a low-status household.
But if they became constables in the Public Security Bureau, even commoner constables, their household registration would be changed to that of free citizens.
“Congratulations, Brother Wu.”
“Brother Qian, remember our pact: when you prosper, don’t forget your friends.”
It wasn’t until their brothers nudged them that they snapped back to reality.
Lin Fan’s eyes were filled with relief and a hidden smile as he looked at Wu Yong and Qian Tao.
He picked up the uniforms and threw them towards them.
“Catch.”
The two of them fumbled and hastily caught the constable uniforms. Holding them, they touched the fabric with trembling hands, in disbelief.
This was something they had never dared to dream of.
They couldn’t even imagine it.
Everyone watched Wu Yong and Qian Tao with envy and happiness, with no jealousy in their eyes, only joy. They had followed the right person; they had truly followed the right person.
Brother Lin truly treated them as brothers.
It wasn’t just talk.
“Brother Lin, I…”
Lin Fan raised his hand to interrupt. “We’re all brothers, no need for sentimental words. I don’t like hearing them. I only like seeing my brothers’ lives get better.”
Then he looked at everyone.
“Don’t be discouraged if you don’t have one yet. You’ll get what you deserve. The Loyalty Hall only has one Hall Master left and is urgently in need of capable personnel. I’ve spoken with Hall Master Wang, and he will definitely make good use of you.”
Lin Fan said.
The brothers present exchanged glances.
Their eyes were filled with joy.
They knew that from now on, they would soar to success and become the pillars of the gang.
Lin Fan gave them benefits, but at the same time, he did not forget to give them advice.
“Brothers, remember where you came from. I don’t want to see any of you end up like Huang Wei and Ma Jiang in the future. Do you understand?”
“Understood, Brother Lin, rest assured, we won’t forget our original intentions.”
“Mm.”
Lin Fan nodded with satisfaction, then told Wu Yong and Qian Tao to report to the Public Security Bureau the next day and left the warehouse.
Night.
Shantytown.
Qian Tao held the constable uniform and saber like treasures, walking in a daze towards his home.
Even after several hours.
He still felt his mind was in chaos.
As he neared home, the house was brightly lit, and he could vaguely see several figures. He knew they were his relatives. Ever since he helped his second uncle, those relatives who were distantly related, no one knew from where they had appeared.
They were always at his house.
Sometimes, they would stay for the entire day, even eating lunch and dinner there, only leaving when it was completely dark.
Qian Tao used to have strong opinions. “Are you treating my house like a cafeteria?”
“Eating like this every day?”
But seeing his mother have company, he let it slide.
After all, he was at the wharf all day.
Leaving his mother alone at home.
He wasn’t at ease.
Inside the house.
Madam Qian lay on the bed, smiling as she looked at the relatives in front of her.
The relatives were indeed relatives.
It was just that they hadn’t been in contact for many years.
At this moment, a middle-aged man was busy bustling around. “Eldest sister, you also know that your nephew is still unmarried and hasn’t established himself. I’ve asked matchmakers to see a few, but they find him jobless. So, I wanted to ask if you could use Tao’er to get his cousin a job at the wharf?”
At the table in the room sat a young man, his head held high, looking arrogant.
“Dad, I’m not going. What’s so good about the wharf? It’s exposed to the sun and rain. I’ve been studying law recently. Next year, I plan to take the exam for the Public Security Bureau and become a constable,” the young man said proudly.
The woman beside him hit her son’s head. “How can you talk like that? The exam hasn’t even started yet. Can’t you go to the wharf for a while and help out with the household expenses?”
The young man covered his head and mumbled, “Why did you insist on bringing me here? What’s so good about the wharf? Even the Gang Leader of Loyalty Hall was taken down. Who knows when Wang Changhai will be taken down? You’ll have to go to prison to see me then.”
Madam Qian watched the scene with a smile.
She was happy.
Someone coming to their humble shantytown meant that their child had achieved something, and people were coming to ask for favors.
*Creak.*
The door opened.
Second Uncle came in with fish soup. Seeing his elder sister-in-law lying on the bed, he said, “Eldest sister-in-law, this is freshly brewed fish soup. Drink it while it’s hot.”
Behind him followed a man holding a child.
“Auntie,” the man said respectfully, then patted the child in his arms.
The child obediently called out, “Grandma, hello.”
“Oh, oh, hello.” Madam Qian took out some candy from under her pillow. “Have some candy, Grandma is giving it to you.”
“Thank you, Grandma,” the child’s eyes lit up. He squeezed out of his father’s embrace, crawled onto the ground, nestled beside his grandma, and happily ate the candy.
The family who arrived earlier saw how enthusiastic Madam Qian was towards this family and felt uncomfortable.
Madam Qian asked, “Has Little Qian recovered?”
“Thanks to Auntie’s blessings, he’s almost recovered.”
“That’s good, that’s good,” Madam Qian nodded.
These were her true blood relatives of the Qian family.
Although they had little contact before, ever since Qian Tao helped his second uncle, his second uncle had been bringing fish soup from time to time.
At this moment, the middle-aged man said, “Eldest sister, can you help with this matter?”
Madam Qian replied, “It’s not that I don’t want to help, but my son is just a worker at the wharf, and he might not be able to help. Besides, the leader he used to follow is no longer around, who will give him face?”
The middle-aged man looked troubled. “I heard that Qian Tao’s former leader is now a Ban Tou at the Public Security Bureau. Can you perhaps let…”
Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the young man.
“Dad, aren’t you dreaming? Who is Lin Ban Tou? He’s a prominent figure in Yong’an now. I’m not trying to be rude, but it might be difficult for my cousin to even meet him. How could he possibly remember who he is?”
Although these words were harsh.
It seemed to be the truth.
*Creak.*
The door of the house was pushed open.
Qian Tao stood at the entrance. He had heard everything said inside.
But it didn’t matter.
He walked into the house and looked around. “Second Uncle.”
He then met his second uncle’s son’s gaze and nodded.
“Son, you’re back,” Madam Qian said joyfully.
“Yes, Mother, I’m back.”
At this moment, Qian Tao slowly regained his senses. Holding the constable uniform, he slowly walked to the table. As he put down the uniform, he rolled up his sleeves and diligently wiped the table, not wanting a single speck of dust, then carefully placed the uniform down.
Everyone saw Qian Tao’s strange behavior and was also drawn to the clothes on the table.
“The saber…” the young man took a half-step back in alarm.
Madam Qian asked, “Son, what is this?”
Qian Tao replied, “Mother, this is a constable uniform from the Public Security Bureau.”
Before Madam Qian could reply, the young man exclaimed, “You didn’t steal the constable uniform, did you? That’s a serious crime, punishable by beheading. Mother, Father, let’s go quickly, lest we get implicated.”
After saying that, he pulled his father and mother and walked out quickly.
As they reached the doorway.
Qian Tao’s voice reached their ears.
“Mother, Brother Lin gave this to me this afternoon. Brother Lin said to report to the Public Security Bureau tomorrow. From now on, I… I will be a commoner constable.” Qian Tao’s voice was hurried, his breathing seemed heavy.
As soon as these words were spoken.
They exploded like thunder in everyone’s ears.
Everyone’s mouths hung open, staring in disbelief.
What?
Constable uniform?
Commoner constable?
“Impossible. To become a constable, you have to pass the Law Exam. You don’t even understand the law, how can you… how…” The young man’s voice grew smaller and smaller because he remembered what Qian Tao had just said: Brother Lin, wasn’t that Lin Ban Tou?
With Lin Ban Tou’s current influence, it seemed not difficult to bring someone into the Public Security Bureau.
What he couldn’t understand was.
Who was Lin Ban Tou now? How could he possibly still care about Qian Tao, who worked as a low-level thug at the wharf?
This was impossible.
The expressions of the young man’s parents changed rapidly. Just as they were about to speak, Qian Tao pushed them out the door and then slammed it shut.
He couldn’t be bothered with these relatives.
Second Uncle said, “Tao’er, you’ve met a benefactor.”
Qian Tao nodded. “Brother Lin has always been good to us.”
Now, who in all of Yong’an didn’t know Lin Ban Tou?
Even Dian Shi, let alone the County Magistrate, was not as influential.
“Second Uncle, thank you for these past few days. If you hadn’t come often, I wouldn’t have been able to work for Brother Lin with peace of mind,” Qian Tao said.
Second Uncle waved his hand. “It’s nothing. If anyone should be thanked, it’s me. If you hadn’t helped your uncle, your cousin wouldn’t have had the money for medical treatment, and he wouldn’t have recovered.”
Qian Tao looked at his cousin, whose complexion was still pale, and said, “Our Loyalty Hall is urgently short-handed recently. Are you willing to come and work? If you are, I’ll ask tomorrow if there’s any easy work so you can earn some money to supplement the household expenses.”
Second Uncle said anxiously, “Nephew, your uncle didn’t come to seek work for your cousin.”
Qian Tao waved his hand. “It’s fine. Our Loyalty Hall is indeed hiring. If my cousin is willing, I’ll handle it tomorrow.”
“Willing, I’m willing,” the cousin immediately nodded.
Second Uncle sighed. “Eldest sister-in-law, Tao’er has achieved something. He has truly achieved something. If my elder brother were in heaven, he would be greatly comforted.”
He knew his nephew was about to soar to success.
He had truly met a benefactor.
Moreover, this benefactor, despite holding a high position, did not forget his former subordinates and was even willing to promote them, and this promotion was earth-shattering.
He was directly placed into the Public Security Bureau without taking the Law Exam or waiting for the recruitment period.
With such methods and influence, who could compare?
Madam Qian was immensely gratified, feeling that there was hope for their future.
Qian Tao said, “Second Uncle, it’s not that I’ve achieved something. It’s Brother Lin’s promotion. All of this is thanks to my Brother Lin. If it weren’t for my Brother Lin, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have today.”
The cousin nodded beside him.
It was clear that his cousin held significant influence with Lin Ban Tou.
…
A brothel.
That’s right, the place Lin Fan had come to was a brothel. He stood at the entrance, looking up at the brothel’s sign. He hadn’t even entered yet, but his heart was beating at an accelerated rate.
He had never been to such places before.
Even before his transmigration, he had never been to a “big sword” (slang for visiting a brothel). Even when friends invited him to KTV, he would just grab the microphone and sing his heart out, to the point where the hostesses would urge him to stop.
“Brother, I beg you, touch me a few times. The way you sing makes me seem unattractive.”
His friends even said they wouldn’t invite him to such places anymore. It was a pure waste of money. Even if you didn’t expect him to “score,” he should at least earn back the cost of the hostesses he called, right?
Don’t be shy, don’t be embarrassed.
People in this profession had been through a lot.
Don’t pity them either, with their younger brothers who dropped out of school, sick mothers, or gambling fathers.
The other person pulled out their phone and opened their balance, you don’t even have a fraction of it.
The key you took out was for an electric scooter.
The cars they take out are either Porsches, Mercedes, or BMWs.
They listen to music in the car while waiting for the red light.
You are dodging traffic police checking for helmets on your electric scooter.
If you want to touch girls outside, without tens of thousands of yuan or risking jail time, you are truly dreaming.
Here, a few hundred yuan can give you a great time, and the girls even think they are charming. Where else can you find such a situation?
In response, he felt deep pain and resolved to learn from his mistakes.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt his friend was right. He thought he must turn over a new leaf and start anew, but he missed a step and transmigrated here.
Just as he was thinking this.
A kind-hearted common person passed by and respectfully said, “Master Lin, are you here for prostitution?”
Lin Fan blinked, pondered for a moment, and slowly said, “Mm.”
At this moment, he remembered what his friend had said: when you come out to play, just admit it openly; it’s they who should feel embarrassed.
See, your life is so happy, you can play whenever you want.
And they can only envy you.
“Indeed, Master Lin, you really need to relax. Constantly being tense is bad for you. Only by relaxing can you better deal with those wicked bullies,” the common person said with great agreement.
“Oh… um, that makes sense.”
When it comes to catching and beating people.
Lin Fan felt he was an expert, very experienced. Whether it was framing and slander or coercion and temptation, it was all a matter of a quick thought.
But in this regard, he felt he was still like a new recruit.
“Master Lin, I’m familiar with this brothel; it’s the biggest in Yong’an and has a great reputation. I heard there’s a girl named Yulan inside, whose services are the best. She’s skilled in everything from singing and dancing to playing instruments. But I think she’s not good enough for you, she must have had many clients. If you want someone good, it has to be someone who sells her art but not her body. I think with Master Lin’s handsomeness and charm, it will be an easy catch.”
The common person lavished praise on Lin Fan.
“Alright, you carry on. I was invited, so I won’t chat with you,” Lin Fan said.
“Understood, Master Lin, please proceed. I’ll be cheering for you silently.”
Lin Fan smiled, took a deep breath, and walked inside.
Fourth Master Qin had invited him here. His purpose for coming was not really to play. It was because when he told Squad Leader Song about this matter, Song Qing informed him that the person controlling this brothel from behind the scenes was a woman named Yan.
She was very mysterious and resourceful.
To have been established in Yong’an until now.
She was no ordinary person.
Lin Fan was genuinely interested in this. He didn’t care who the armored assassin was; what he cared about most was where the armor came from.
The armored assassin incident was indeed not orchestrated by Sun Xiao.
He had framed him.
But did that matter?
It did not.
After much thought, he felt that anyone who could establish themselves in Yong’an was a suspect.
As he walked through the brothel entrance, a luxurious, fragrant breeze, entirely different from the city, swept over him.
Inside the gate, it wasn’t the expected scene of dancing girls, but a very spacious garden.
Beneath his feet, a winding path of white pebbles, illuminated by lanterns, created a hazy beauty.
In the distance, several winding corridors led to different pavilions. Gauze lanterns hung along the corridors, their flickering light adding to the ambiguity.
Fourth Master Qin, who had been waiting for a long time, saw Lin Fan at a glance and hurried to greet him.
“Master Lin, this way, this way.”
Fourth Master Qin was drinking tea at a stone table over there.
Now, he approached with enthusiasm, a smile on his face, bowing and fawning, his obsequiousness evident.
“Fourth Master Qin, enjoying the scenery,” Lin Fan said calmly, his gaze sweeping across the garden.
“Oh dear, Master Lin, please don’t be so formal. Just call me Little Si, or Little Qin,” Fourth Master Qin said hurriedly.
He would never dare let Lin Fan call him Fourth Master Qin.
That would be asking for his life.
“Master Lin, please follow me,” Fourth Master Qin said, bending down to lead the way.
Some well-dressed wealthy merchants, who had been chatting and laughing with the women beside them, stopped their conversation abruptly upon seeing Lin Fan. They quickened their pace, either avoiding him or hiding, not daring to make eye contact with Lin Fan.
In Yong’an now, the only ones not afraid of Lin Fan were the common people. Those with guilty consciences were like mice seeing a cat, only thinking of hiding, not daring to show themselves.
Led by Fourth Master Qin, they walked through the corridors and arrived at a building. Before even entering, they could hear seductive music drifting from within.
At the entrance of the pavilion, two beautiful maids in elegant gauze dresses bowed gracefully, their voices soft.
“Welcome, Master Lin.”
Fourth Master Qin was quite pleased and respectfully invited Lin Fan in.
Lin Fan appeared calm, but his heart was anything but. The brothel occupied a vast area, was luxuriously decorated inside, and had many patrons. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it made tens of thousands daily.
Upon entering.
A pimp respectfully approached, “Master Lin, you’ve arrived. Shall I hold your club for you?”
Lin Fan took off his iron rod and handed it to the man.
The pimp reached out to take it. As Lin Fan released his grip, a heavy weight pressed down, almost causing the pimp to fall to his knees. Fortunately, Lin Fan quickly caught it, holding the iron rod with one hand.
“You can’t lift it.”
Having said that, he slammed the iron rod onto the ground with one hand. With a bang, it pierced the floor tiles, leaving the iron rod embedded there.
“It’ll stay here.”
The pimp, slumped on the ground, stared blankly.
He was completely awestruck.
Such a commotion immediately attracted everyone’s attention. Whispers and discussions followed, and some girls even winked flirtatiously, as Lin Fan’s reputation was known throughout Yong’an.
Many girls present wanted to have close contact with Lin Fan.
Some patrons here also knew of Lin Fan’s reputation and dared not meet his gaze, lowering their heads or avoiding eye contact.
“Master Lin, please come upstairs,” Fourth Master Qin said respectfully.
“Mm.”
Lin Fan nodded. As he followed Fourth Master Qin up the stairs, he could feel many eyes on him. However, influenced by his friends,
he knew that when visiting places like this, one had to remain calm and not show signs of being a first-timer, otherwise, one could easily be taken advantage of.
One had to project an image of having experienced everything, seen all tricks, and not be easily fooled.
Pushing open the private room door.
The interior was luxurious, the space vast, with thick velvet carpets on the floor. A round table was laden with various delicacies and fruits, and in the distance, a large bed was particularly conspicuous.
Damn!
Lin Fan felt his heart beat faster, and a surge of heat coursed through him.
He knew very well that with his current strength and status, if he let his guard down even slightly and nodded, tonight would undoubtedly be a passionate, all-consuming battle.
In the household registration, the other party’s identity was recorded.
No issues were found.
But the absence of problems was the biggest problem.
“Master Lin, please have a seat,” Fourth Master Qin said respectfully.
Lin Fan sat down and looked at Fourth Master Qin, “Little Si, you know I’m not into this. You invited me here for a reason, so just say it directly. If you want to talk about the things you’ve done, my advice is to confess what you need to confess and compensate where you need to compensate. The law is strict, but it also has flexibility. Don’t end up like Sun Xiao and others facing certain death.”
Hearing this, Fourth Master Qin’s face turned pale.
“Yes, yes, Master Lin, you are right. I will be honest.”
“Master Lin, please wait a moment, I’ll go call someone.”
After saying that, Fourth Master Qin left in fear and trepidation.
He now had only one thought: to place all his hopes on Sister Yan. If she could truly satisfy Master Lin, perhaps Master Lin would spare him.
Of course, this was his best-case scenario.
The worst-case scenario was that even if everything was done perfectly, he might still endure some prison time.
After all, he knew that those Gang Leaders and Hall Masters were facing the death penalty, and their execution date was not far off.
After Fourth Master Qin left.
Lin Fan immediately looked around, breathing deeply, trying to calm the turmoil and nervousness within him.
“Mind as pure as ice, unshaken by falling skies.”
“Amitabha.”
“Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate.”
Whether useful or not, he recited them all.
Not long after.
Light and rhythmic footsteps could be heard from the corridor outside the door.
Lin Fan immediately collected his thoughts.
With a creak, the private room door was gently pushed open.
The first thing that caught his eye were two stunning women.
The one on the left wore a water-green, light gauze skirt, had a slender figure, a cool, moon-like demeanor, and a delicate face with a hint of melancholy in her eyes.
The one on the right, in a fiery red dress, outlined a breathtakingly beautiful figure. Her eyes were charming and graceful, her lips curved in a smile, exuding temptation.
One cold, one hot?
Two extremes?
Damn, are they testing officials with these?
Which official could resist such alluring charm?
However, Lin Fan’s gaze passed through the two women, looking at the woman standing beside Fourth Master Qin behind them.
She had an outstanding aura, elegance, and confidence, with bright, sparkling eyes.
The two women in front stepped aside.
This woman was clearly the mastermind behind the brothel, Sister Yan.
Sister Yan’s gaze fell on Lin Fan. Her smile seemed to hold a seductive charm. She bowed slightly, her voice not loud but imbued with allure.
“I am Yan Yushu, greetings, Master Lin.”
Lin Fan understood.
The real challenge had arrived.
This was the greatest challenge he had encountered in his career, and a predicament that all men wished to face but could not achieve.
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