Chapter 313 - Small Matter
Pengzhan’s words warmed Lin Yi up- it seemed that Pengzhan didn’t just see him as a mere employee. He cared for him more like the way an elder would.
“Ah…… Uncle Chu, this is actually just a small matter… it’s fine…” Lin Yi felt in bliss, having people care for him all the time… So this was what a normal life was?
“Small matter? How is this a small matter? You’re about to face off with an overseas mafia!” Pengzhan said solemnly. “These are people different from little gangsters here, they have guns, they have explosives- how would I take responsibility should something happen to you? I wouldn’t be able to face Old Lin. Even my own father wouldn’t forgive me!”
Lin Yi didn’t know what sort of interactions Pengzhan and his old man had, but from the way Pengzhan was acting it seemed that he had no idea what kind of missions he always went on? Lin Yi had been killing even leaders of small countries, the type with their own private army… a mafia boss was nothing in comparison.
“Uncle Chu, you should be aware of this if you know my old man… What I’m about to do isn’t actually a big deal at all……” Lin Yi explained with a bitter smile.
“Alright, I believe you.” Pengzhan finally nodded after the explanation. “Give Uncle Fu a call and he’ll sort out the plane ticket for you. I’ll get going now- I’ll have to make different preparations for Jin Gubang now that Xie Guangbo isn’t supporting him anymore.”
“Alright. Stay safe.” Lin Yi said as he walked Pengzhan to the door.
Pengzhan waved his hand, talked to Mengyao for a bit, and left the villa.
It was getting late as well- Mengyao and Yushu locked the villa door shut before turning the TV off. The two then walked upstairs for bed.
Lin Yi, on the other hand, sat in front of his computer and checked his mail.
As expected, Guangbo had sent him the details on his son.
Guangbo’s son was called Xie Jinbiao, nineteen years old, an exchange student. He’d been carried off to an isolated place, a small city called Blue Town.
It was an outer city of a small country, lawless and in chaos due to its geographic location. Almost the entirety of the city was under mafia control.
It was also because of that that the mafia was called the Waterblue- they didn’t seem to mind revealing Jinbiao’s location to Guangbo at all.
They thought that Guangbo’s influence would never reach the place- even the surrounding mafia groups wouldn’t just trespa.s.s on their territory without paying their respects.
Naturally, the leader of the Waterblue mafia didn’t think that Guangbo would be capable enough to reach his son even if he did decide to come over. It was their world here, a simple deathtrap for outsiders.
The boss of the Waterblue was located in a blue castle in Blue Town, one with quite a bit of history. It used to belong to a big family a long time ago, wiped out because they’d crossed an existence stronger than they were… The entire family had been wiped out.
It was a powerful family that once had full control over Blue Town’s politics and businesses- the city fell into chaos after their fall.
The place only started seeing order when the Waterblue took control of it- the economy of Blue Town plummeted after that. After all, a small mafia group would never have the sort of influence and prestige the old family used to have. They had to resort to using drugs and gambling to attract tourists to the city.
An odd smile formed on Lin Yi’s lips as he read the information- Blue Town, blue castle… These were very familiar names. His a.s.sa.s.sin shifu mentioned eradicating a trash family once, but Lin YI couldn’t quite remember if the family had occupied a blue castle…
Lin Yi called Uncle Fu and had him help book a plane ticket for a return trip- the mission shouldn’t take more than two days, and he’d still be able to make it to Xiaobo’s grandpa’s birthday feast.
The second morning Lin Yi received a call from Xuemin- the Lius had gathered the money already, and the hundred million was ready for transfer.
Lin Yi found that quite fascinating- the Lius sure were an efficient bunch. He didn’t know the core role Zhenhu played in that family- it was a role so indispensable that saving his life was worth all the money he could ask from them.
“I got it, Grandpa Guan. I’ll be there soon.” Lin Yi said. “Tell them to wait for a bit.”
Guan Xuemin smiled and hung the phone up, relaying Lin Yi’s message to Liu Tianyi.
Tianyi didn’t find that insulting or annoying at all- this was just how the most capable were, it was only natural he’d have to wait.
He might actually wonder if Lin Yi was a conman if he’d come rushing over because the money had been prepared- it’d make sense for Lin Yi to not seem too interested in the compensation.
Any normal teen would find themselves at a loss should a hundred million suddenly fall on their hands- it was a ridiculous amount of money. Yet Lin Yi asked for that money without even batting an eye… To Tianyi, it meant that the guy was confident in his abilities, that he’d be able to cure his old man.
Tianyi had Huiru wake Zhenhu up while he contacted his underling to have the money prepared. It’d be bad if the transfer couldn’t be made by the time Lin Yi got here, he might get p.i.s.sed off and leave.
Lin Yi put the phone down and went to the kitchen, thinking of making himself something to eat. He’d always make Mengyao and Yushu’s portions anyway.
He thought it was quite sad for the two girls to be alone all the time, now that he thought about it- their parents were never home with them, and they always needed to study late into the night… They were twelfth graders already. This wasn’t what a rich girl’s life should be like at all.
The two were smart, but the gaokao was a bridge filled with smart partic.i.p.ants- at the end of the day it depended on who had made the most preparations. Just smarts weren’t enough.
It was also something that impressed Lin Yi- the two could just use Pengzhan to get them into a good college, but they studied anyway, intending to have good grades because of themselves. This was the fundamental difference between them and trash like Zhong Pinliang.
Lin Yi didn’t mind making breakfast for these two girls, since it wasn’t much trouble for him anyway...
Chapter 314 - A Troubled Zhong Pinliang
Lin Yi drove his van to school, following behind Uncle Fu’s Bentley. Although, Li Fu was completely capable of dealing with any sudden threats. People didn’t usually attack reinforced cars like the Bentley during the daytime anyway.
Lin Yi spotted Tang Yin, Kang Xiaobo, and Liu Xinwen when he was almost at school- the three were coincidentally coming off the bus together.
Lin Yi had heard that the bus number Xiaobo and Tang Yin took was the same- Xiaobo didn’t know Tang Yin before, but things were different now. He could actually stand beside her since she was his sis-in-law.
Lin Yi honked at them.
Xiaobo frowned, turning back to see a run-down old van, irritated. What the h.e.l.l was this broken down van honking at? They weren’t even in its way!
Tang Yin, on the other hand, found the van quite familiar… A smile formed on her face upon seeing the person behind the wheel. That smile on its own was enough to blank Lin Yi out a bit, almost plowing his car straight through if he hadn’t reacted in time.
“Eh? Boss?” Xiaobo spotted Lin Yi as well- he ran over with his bag on his back, jumping into the co-driver’s seat. He poked his head out at Tang YIn and Xinwen. “Aren’t you guys getting in?”
Tang Yin fidgeted a little- they were just a couple steps away from school, why bother with the car..?
“Okay…” Xinwen walked over to the van, pulling Tang Yin along with her.
“Is this your car, boss?” Xiaobo was a little speechless as he looked at the sc.r.a.ppy van- this didn’t seem like something his boss would drive!
“Ah, you’re right this time- this car really is my own.” Lin Yi handed a certification to Xiaobo. “Just got it yesterday.”
Xiaobo took a look, unsure of what to say- it really was Lin Yi’s van. So the Beetle wasn’t his after all? It had been borrowed?
“So this is what you were talking about yesterday, the thing about the licence plate?” Xiaobo handed the certificate back to Lin Yi.
“Yeah, I’m actually really poor. I just happen to have a rich relative. I’m lucky enough to have this van.” Lin Yi smiled.
Lin Yi’s words had a strong impression on Xiaobo and Xinwen- Lin Yi didn’t seem to be… a young master? Although, it was impressive enough on its own that Lin Yi was able to pay for Fen’s medical fees in one go. It seemed to be all the money he had on him, too.
Tang Yin had thought long ago that Lin Yi was different from other people- she had this curiosity towards him. He was like a young master, but didn’t really feel like one… Yet there were times when he was far more tyrannical than any young master out there.
As for this car… She remembered it from that night, it was the one Heibao was driving. Lin Yi had taken it for his own use. She didn’t agree with Lin Yi’s robbery-like method of doing things, but Heibao really did cross the line. Lin Yi taking his car was but a light punishment.
Of course, Tang Yin didn’t know about Heibao’s condition- the guy’s bones had been shattered, resulting in hospitalization for at least half a year.
Lin Yi parked the van at the back of the food street, and the four walked into school together.
The school had long since taken the four member group for granted- even w.a.n.g Zhifeng nodded towards them, albeit not used to it.
“Mister w.a.n.g!” Lin Yi remembered that mission he had- he should ask for a two day leave.
“Oh? Lin Yi, what’s the matter?’ Zhifeng squeezed on a smile- Lin Yi had caused this trauma inside him: he’d always remember Lin Yi whenever he went about his business with that female teacher- he would remember that Lin Yi knew about this.
It was an odd circulation- one that would only repeat and never end. Zhifeng wondered what this kid wanted from him now- what did he need??
“I have something to attend to for two days… It’s okay if I get leave for a couple of days, right?” Lin Yi asked.
“Ah, of course. I’ll mention this to your homeroom teacher.” Zhifeng calmed down after hearing what the request was- it wasn’t a big deal in the slightest. The guy had already been skipping cla.s.ses sometimes, anyway.
Xiaobo turned to Lin Yi after the dean left, curious. “Boss, you’re going on holiday? What’re you up to? You’ll make it to my second grandpa’s birthday feast, won’t you?”
Tang Yin’s eyes were wide open as well- Xiaobo had asked the question before she got the chance to.
Xinwen, on the other hand, wasn’t quite as interested. Lin Yi’s attendance was of no concern to her.
“Ah, it’s for a patient.” Lin Yi couldn’t tell them of his overseas mission…
“Patient? Ah… you know acupuncture, right……” Xinwen nodded after remembering what Lin Yi had done for Fen the other day.
“Just helping out.” Lin Yi smiled.
“That’s amazing enough……” Xiaobo gave Lin Yi a thumbs up. “Boss, hurry and upgrade your medical skills- it’d be nice if you could heal Fen.”
“Ah… I’ll try…” Lin Yi nodded.
Both Xiaobo and Tang Yin knew about Lin Yi’s skills as well, and thus found Lin Yi’s looking at a patient to be within expectations. Lin Yi had told them that he’d be able to cure Fen, but not yet… They just a.s.sumed that his skills weren’t there yet.
Tang Yin had wanted to try asking if Lin Yi would be able to help her father, but stopped herself when Lin Yi said he couldn’t do anything for Fen…
Mengyao and Yushu were in their seats already- both of them raised their heads for a look when Lin Yi walked in with Xiaobo.
Zhong Pinliang was quite troubled- he’d announced that he was writing a letter of blood for Mengyao, but it had ended in quite the tragedy…
No one brought it up, but Pinliang could feel that something was off in the way everyone look at him, as if they were mocking and laughing at him… He wondered if that was just his state of mind.
He pulled Xiaofu to his seat when he arrived to cla.s.s. “Fu, you think I should write another letter of blood for Chu Mengyao?”