Storm of Gods

Chapter 21 Lin Fei's Way to Make Money

Now that I'm at work, how do I deal with the negative effects of dice games once I've made a prediction?

Moreover, being in the city, it was easy to expose problems if one was not careful. It was obvious that the activity of the dice had been increasing since the round table meeting, so Li Xin restrained his impulse.

As it was almost time to leave work, Wu Gang, Dinari, and Fan Jia came out chatting and laughing, their faces bearing expressions that only men could understand.

"Ah Xin, you're still working so late? Want to come along? Tsk, want to see what it's like?" Wu Gang said with a wink. "We'll help you grow up..."

bang~~~
Wu Gang, Dinari, and Fan Jia were startled as bullets whizzed past their heads. Cario calmly blew the smoke from the muzzle of his gun and said, "Why didn't you let me grow up in such a great place?"

"Brother Ou, we didn't do anything special, it was all legitimate work... No, don't waste bullets, we're leaving, bye-bye-bye~~"

The three brothers rushed out arm in arm. Li Xin looked at the always cold and aloof Kaliou and asked, "Brother Ou, when can I go on a mission?"

Cario looked at Li Xin calmly and said, "You have a bright future. Don't follow them down. Keep training and maintain your mindset. When the time is right, they will tell you. Night Patrolmen have no shortage of missions."

After saying that, he strode away with an air of indifference, leaving Li Xin staring blankly. Even after he left the house, he could still hear Wu Gang and the others laughing. They talked about which house they were going to tonight, who had the best attitude, and what kind of program was on at each place. Once they started dancing, spinning and jumping...

Li Xin pursed his lips. He also wanted to relax and relieve the pressure of being a worker. Wasn't it said that a team is like family? What happened to the promise of never giving up or abandoning each other?

Liar!

Hmph, he doesn't want to go at all!
Awakened beings don't have a high need for sleep. If they have a mission that requires them to go without sleep for several days and nights, it's no problem. But getting enough rest is very beneficial to their vitality.

The church has actually conducted surveys and found that the lifespan of most awakened individuals is far shorter than that of ordinary people. Awakening to spiritual power is equivalent to coming into contact with a more dangerous world, and the survival risk factor increases sharply. People who can suppress their curiosity and are willing to live a life of seclusion are very rare. If they possess divine relics, they will face even more problems. Even if they are indifferent to the world, they will still be guilty of possessing a treasure. Moreover, the existence of divine relics itself does not allow them to be indifferent to the world.

In the following days, Cario seemed to be doing it on purpose, keeping a close eye on Wu Gang and the other two, not giving them the opportunity to help Li Xin grow. Li Xin was truly grateful for Cario's kindness and had to greet him with a smile.

On Saturday afternoon, after get off work, Li Xin hailed a horse-drawn carriage to go home. He had been covering for someone else this week, chatting with Lao Mo, and had received quite a few gifts, which he had saved up for the whole week to take home.

Most of the gifts were not expensive, but they were all practical, and everyone knew that Li Xin had just moved to the city and was buying some daily necessities.

Of course, Casey is an exception. Knowing that Li Xin has a younger sister, Aunt Kongxiang bought a lot of gifts that little girls like... Li Xin always felt that she got some kind of happiness from giving gifts that he couldn't understand.

Casey's taste is absolutely trustworthy; before he knew it, he had brought back a whole bunch of bags and packages. After all, he couldn't refuse to bring joy to others.

The carriage, the main mode of transportation in Tianjing, was a first for me. It was very comfortable, the carriage was spacious and didn't sway much, and it was very clean. It was definitely more convenient than walking. The fare was 90 Lidou, which I had to haggle for a long time to get down to. It hurt a bit. When I got off the carriage, perhaps because of the intimidating presence of Li Xin's Night Patrol uniform, the driver even helped me unload my things. He was extremely polite.

Hearing the noise outside, Xueyin rushed out screaming and clung to Li Xin.

"Ah-Xin, wow, brother, did you bring anything delicious?"

"Yes, there are many more gifts." Seeing Yukine, all her worries vanished instantly.

Lin Fei walked out of the door with a smile on her face. After moving to the city, Lin Fei was rapidly recovering her status as a wealthy lady. Her complexion was fair and rosy, and a good mood was indeed the best skincare product. Of course, her natural talent was also the main factor. Her voluptuous figure was no longer concealed, and she was like a ripe peach, exuding an alluring charm. It can only be said that Sister Casey was a fake young woman, and that was for real.

If it weren't for the intimidating presence of Li Xin's uniform, the coachman probably wouldn't have wanted to continue.

The three of them carried all the gifts back home. Seeing the gifts she had received, Yukine couldn't help but cheer again and again. Since moving, she felt like she had entered a paradise.

"Ah Xin, why are you accepting so many expensive gifts? Won't this affect you?" Lin Fei was still quite worried. The dangers of the night patrol work also come with power, and she was afraid that Li Xin would go astray.

“Aunt Fei, it’s not a bribe. It was all given to me by the senior night patrol officers. I’m just helping them with their shifts and doing some small chores. Xueyin’s gift was from Sister Casey. She’s a little rich girl and wants to be my aunt, so consider it an advance payment,” Li Xin said with a smile.

Knowing that Li Xin would be back today, Lin Fei had prepared a huge table of delicious food, including beef and even a lobster... "Mom waited from morning till afternoon for it, and finally it was half price when it died." Xueyin swallowed hard.

Li Xin gave a thumbs up, his stomach rumbling. Xueyin, the little foodie, was also eagerly anticipating the lobster, her eyes practically glued to it.

Lin Fei smiled and said, "Just focus on your work. I'll treat you to something nice. Don't worry too much about the money. I've found a suitable job, and I'd like to discuss it with you."

Li Xin peeled the lobster open, picked out the freshest meat, and handed it to Xueyin. "Eat up, my mouth is watering."

Xueyin immediately stuffed the tender lobster meat into her mouth and chewed it with a gurgling sound, looking as cute as a little pufferfish.

"What kind of job? What do I need to do?" Li Xin knew that Aunt Fei was a wealthy heiress and had a lot of experience, but that was nothing special. What was really impressive was her ability to adapt to the underground city.

He actually wanted to inquire about the Lin family's situation through the night patrol, but the files were sealed and he didn't have the authority. Since Lin Fei hadn't brought it up, he couldn't ask directly for the time being.

He remembered that night.

"I don't need you to do anything, but can we really use those gold cards freely?" Lin Fei asked.

"A gold card? Oh, Casey's one. Of course, I think it only has 1000 lira in it. What does that have to do with work?"

“The lira in there isn’t really for spending, it’s for tips,” Lin Fei laughed. “The Treasure Pavilion’s gold card is a qualification to participate in and purchase some rare items, as well as the right to jump the queue for some in-demand items. With this card, I also help others buy some things and earn some errand fees.”

Li Xin looked at Lin Fei and gave her a thumbs up, "Aunt Fei is awesome, she even thought of that!"

“I’ve done my research this week. The income each time isn’t very stable, but there’s a great market in the long run. Once you have a certain customer base, things will get better, and there’s not much competition.”

Others with gold cards wouldn't do this, but there's a large group of people who don't have gold cards but still want to. Lin Fei understands the psychology of aristocratic and wealthy people very well, and knows how obsessed wealthy families are with keeping up with the Joneses.

As she spoke, Lin Fei's eyes lit up. She would never sit around doing nothing and make a living by sewing and mending in the underground city, but that was clearly not appropriate here. She didn't want to put all the pressure of making a living on Li Xin.

At the neighborhood gathering, the women talked about nothing but gossip, jewelry, and clothing. They were either showing off or on their way to showing off. When the topic turned to Treasure Street, she remembered the gold card and sensed a business opportunity.

Of course, she wouldn't bring up the gold card, as it wouldn't match her status. But saying she had a friend she could ask for a favor would make sense. This community is large, and nobles wouldn't live nearby. But besides the night patrol family compound, there are also many wealthy families. After all, the security here is top-notch. They also know that Lin Fei comes from the family compound and has a very good temperament, so they don't doubt her ability.

Although they all had their own agendas, Lin Fei's experience was more than enough to handle those who only knew how to fight in the boudoir. She tried two jobs without charging any extra fees, giving them plenty of face. Her main focus was on promotion and cultivating a customer base. It was the same principle as when she was doing sewing and patching in the underground city. Now she had a basic reputation, and several companies had approached her, but she politely declined them, leaving herself an opening to stall for time.

Including Yukine, a family of three who are practical and a little money-grubbers. Yukine likes delicious food and pretty clothes, and she is sweet-talking and cute, and can sometimes be a wingman.

The three hit it off immediately. Li Xin grew increasingly fond of his dream aunt and decided he would do everything he could to bring her and Lao Luo together next week.

"Did you invite Captain Luo Jin to your home?" Lin Fei asked. Logically and emotionally, given how much help Luo Jin had given them, it was only proper to invite him. Besides, while Li Xin's abilities certainly contributed to their current lifestyle, Luo Jin's appreciation was also extremely important.

"I asked, but Lao Luo is busy with matters at the Academy of Teachings and said he'll come later," Li Xin said.

"That's what he told you?"

“It was Casey who told me.”

Lin Fei looked at Li Xin and remained silent for a moment before asking, "Is something wrong?"

(End of this chapter)