How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 42 Don't worry, I know exactly what I'm doing.

What happened at Zhongyi Hall was an internal matter.

But not long after Lin Fan left, rumors began to circulate, one after another.

Lin Fan caused a scene at the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness, smashing the hall master Huang Wei with a grand chair.

He even pointed at the gang leader Chen Qingshan and cursed him, but Chen Qingshan didn't dare to utter a single word.

The news is true.

But anyone who has ever spread gossip knows that when it's first spread, a little personal description is added, but when it's spread a second or even third time...

That would be very wrong.

After all, those in the underworld know that if you don't exaggerate a bit, you can't show how well-informed you are. So embellishing is just basic stuff, don't be alarmed.

Rumor has it that Lin Fan was very unhappy with Chen Qingshan, the old man, and rushed up to him and slapped him several times, to the point that no one could stop him.

There are also rumors that Huang Wei was beaten up because when Lin Fan was negotiating with Chen Qingshan, Huang Wei kept rubbing between his toes, causing a strange smell to waft out, which led to him being beaten up.

Those who hear gossip generally believe that Huang Wei was beaten because he was rubbing between his toes.

After all, they all knew that Huang Wei liked to rub things.

Even after being told, they won't change.

At this moment, some are happy, and some are sad.

The Fierce Tiger Gang was overjoyed. They never expected that the Loyal and Righteous Hall would be taken down by their own people. This was good news, which meant that the Fierce Tiger Gang would be able to dominate the world in the future.

The people who are worried are Wang Changhai and his wife.

Evening, at the head of the hall's house.

“Brother, you can’t act impulsively. Although I haven’t paid much attention to what’s going on in the Loyalty Hall, they are all ruthless people.”

At the dinner table, Wang couldn't eat a single bite, her face full of worry.

On the other hand, Lin Fan picked up a chicken leg and stuffed it into his mouth, saying as he ate, "Sis, it's okay. Hey, this dish is delicious. It looks like you cooked it yourself."

"Yes, I burned it myself, with great care. Wait, I want to talk to you about the Loyalty Hall. You've only been in the Security Bureau for a short time, your position isn't stable, and there are still people above you, so it's not easy to deal with."

Wang was genuinely worried, feeling that her younger brother had truly caused a major disaster.

"It's alright, I know what I'm doing," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Wang Changhai, standing to the side, kept drinking, not because he wanted to drink, but because he wanted to calm his nerves; his head was still spinning.

Thinking of Huang Wei's shouting and cursing afterward, he felt suffocated but had nowhere to vent his anger. Now, everyone in Yong'an City knew that Wang Changhai was an extremely domineering leader.

There were even rumors that Wang Changhai was plotting to seize the position of leader of the Zhongyi Hall gang.

I don't like to do it myself.

Let someone else do it.

Damn it, he had nowhere to say it. He really wanted to say, "Don't spread rumors. My brother Fan isn't that kind of person. He fights for the people and for justice."

But even if I said it, would anyone believe me?

Nobody would believe that.

At this moment, Wang got up and went to the back room. When she came back, she was holding a box and placed it in front of Lin Fan.

Lin Fan was busy eating, and with one hand free, he asked, "Sis, what is this?"

Open it and take a look.

It was filled with gold and silver jewelry, and some other precious stones.

Lin Fan was slightly taken aback upon seeing this. He put down the chicken bone in his hand and picked up a cloth to wipe his hands and mouth.

Madam Wang said, “This is all what my sister has accumulated over the years. Originally, I was thinking that since your brother-in-law is getting old, I would let him retire from the Hall of Loyalty and Righteousness and live a peaceful life. But now, you can take it and use it to make some connections. The clerk is sick and can't do anything, but he still has his status. You should also send more to Clerk Li. I heard he's going to be transferred, but he's still here. It won't hurt to manage things well. And there’s more…”

He went on and on about a whole bunch of people.

The relationships in Yong'an County are like a network; as long as you're willing to cultivate them, there's no problem that can't be solved.

Lin Fan closed the box. "Sister, no need. To tell you the truth, I've already talked to some people. Nothing will happen."

Wang did not understand the meaning behind it.

But Wang Changhai could tell that he had talked to certain people. Who did he talk to?

Could it be?

Only a handful of people can withstand the pressure.

Although he is very good at fighting, it's not something that can be negotiated just because someone is good at fighting.

If Lin Fan knew Wang Changhai's thoughts, he would definitely be pleasantly surprised and say, "You guessed right! He can definitely be dealt with."

"Is it really okay?"

"It's okay."

Lin Fan smiled, then looked at Wang Changhai. Wang Changhai felt uneasy under that look, as if something bad was about to happen.

The structure of Yong'an City was established long ago. Trying to overthrow it would cause trouble, as too many people depend on it for their livelihood. Once the framework is overturned, things could easily go wrong. Therefore, his initial idea was to undermine the internal staff, use them for advancement, and at the same time preserve the existing framework.

"Master, you've been with the Loyalty Hall for a long time, haven't you?"

"Yes, it's been a long time. We've been through so much, it's been tough. I'm exhausted."

He was truly exhausted, mainly mentally. In the past, when he attended gang meetings, he was always ridiculed by the other hall masters. As long as he disagreed with them, he would be mocked. Some people are really good with words; no wonder they rose to power through flattery and praise.

What can he say about this?
Because what they said makes perfect sense.

How can we make progress without self-praise and flattery?

Lin Fan picked up his teacup and rinsed his mouth, saying, "To live, you have to find ways to improve yourself, otherwise what's the difference between you and a salted fish?"

progress?

Wang Changhai was stunned.

If we take this one step further, wouldn't that be the position of gang leader?

Thinking of this, he stared blankly at Lin Fan with his mouth agape. Could this be an attempt to promote him to a higher position?

Lin Fan looked at the night sky outside the door, stood up, and said, "Sister, it's getting late, I'll head back now. Like I said, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I won't do anything I'm not sure about."

After saying that, he left.

inside the hall.

"Are you really alright?" Wang asked.

Wang Changhai sighed, "How would I know? There's no turning back now. He can only go down a dark path. Wife, a year ago you said to retire and live a peaceful life, but I wasn't willing then. Now I think, if only I had listened to you back then, how much better it would have been. Now I live in constant fear."

Under the cover of night, Lin Fan walked alone on the street.

It's quiet around here.

There was not a sound.

When he saw Little Fatty standing at the door with a lantern, he looked behind him and shook his head in disappointment. He had thought he would be attacked, but to his surprise, nothing happened.

It's a bit of a pity.

If there is such a thing, it's that the other party handed him a knife.

Unfortunately, they didn't give me a chance.

"Brother, have you eaten yet?" Little Fatty jogged over.

"Yes, I've eaten. Get some rest."

Lin Fan patted the chubby boy on the shoulder, and they returned to the courtyard together.

……

early morning.

The house next to Chen Banfang in the Zhian Prefecture.

Xu Ming arrived at work early. He made himself a cup of tea, placed a few steamed buns next to him, and ate them while flipping through the files.

He was a commoner who had been working in the prefecture for three years without being promoted, because he was one of the few people in the prefecture whose family was poor enough to be able to enter the prefecture.

He was lucky back then. A high-ranking official came to inspect Yong'an City. At that time, he was just an ordinary citizen. By chance, he caught a thief in front of the official.

With so many people watching, the high-ranking official must have been putting on a show. He specially called him over, praised him, and asked about his aspirations. He said he had already taken the exam for the Prefectural Government, but didn't know if he would pass.

The high-ranking official remarked, "This young man has a strong sense of justice. That's good. Our court needs people like him."

Later he realized how valuable those words were; a spot that had long been occupied was now given to him.

But that's about it for him; he won't be promoted any further.

creak.

The door opened, and a formal constable walked in.

"Brother Huang," Xu Ming greeted.

The constable in front of him, Huang, was a formal constable. He had joined the police prefecture two years later than him, but he had been promoted to a formal constable six months ago and was entitled to a salary.

Unlike him, he could only receive subsidies.

Seeing that Xu Ming was the only one in the cell, Constable Huang said, "Xu, find a case that can get you imprisoned for ten or eight years and put it on that kid from the tavern."

"Huh? Brother Huang, are you going to be so ruthless? Didn't that company already hand over the formula?"

"I did hand it over. I just wanted to scare him a little, but that kid took advantage of the chaos and bit Young Master Hu. Young Master Hu is very angry and wants to teach him a lesson. Alright, stop talking nonsense. Hurry up and do what I told you to do. When the squad leader comes, you'll have to go with him to do some business."

Huang, the constable, was very impatient.

"Oh, I know."

Xu Ming didn't dare to say anything more and nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)