How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 82 Glory will not be enjoyed alone; I will surely give you honor.
"Heads! Heads! They're all huge, bloody heads!"

Xu Ming and the other constables pushed a cart off the boat, and a strong smell of blood hit them.

On the cart, heads were piled up haphazardly.

From a distance, it looks like a melon vendor.

The onlookers fell silent for a moment, then gasped in shock.

"My goodness... I'm definitely going to have nightmares tonight." A man rubbed his arms, goosebumps rising all over his body.

"Nonsense, I've seen heads more often than I've seen my wife in the past two or three days. It would be a miracle if I didn't have nightmares."

"Is your wife scarier than a dead person's head?"

"Don't talk nonsense, it can easily cause family conflicts."

After pushing the cart to the dock, Xu Ming and the others stood upright beside it, seemingly displaying the spoils of their operation.

Then more servants carried down large and small boxes.

Lin Fan looked at the surrounding people and said loudly, "Fellow villagers, thanks to our garrison's fearless fight against the pirates of Tianxian Island, 135 pirates were wiped out, and the pirate leader Liu Tong was executed on the spot. From now on, there will be peace and stability, and there will be no more banditry."

The sound was loud and clear, and spread widely.

A deafening cheer erupted from the crowd, the sound almost piercing the sky.

The prestige of the magistrate's office has now reached its peak.

Ning Yu stood proudly beside her master. Although she didn't lift a finger, no... none of the constables did, she felt a great sense of satisfaction in the face of the people's cheers.

Before she came to Yong'an.

I've interned in other prefectures, but nothing compares to this one.

She felt that Yong'an was the place.

Following my master, I deeply felt the sense of honor and responsibility of becoming a constable.

Lin Fan said to Magistrate Zhou, "Isn't it exciting to have your emotions go up and down like this?"

"Yes," Magistrate Zhou nodded repeatedly.

It was incredibly exciting.

Lin Fan laughed and said, "That's what makes it exciting. My brothers have been working themselves to the bone and are exhausted. They haven't even had dinner yet. What are your plans?"

Magistrate Zhou dared not be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly said, "What do you think of Xianwei Restaurant?"

"Alright, you've gone to all this trouble."

Lin Fan smiled. Soon, Li Dianshi, who had heard the news, arrived. When he saw these heads, he looked at Lin Fan as if he were looking at a ghost or a god.

Although these constables have reformed and started anew under Lin Fan's leadership, he knew all too well that if Lin Fan hadn't intervened, these constables would have been lucky to even return with their bodies intact.

Just how terrifying is he?

In his heart, Li Dianshi listed Lin Fan as the person he could never afford to offend in his life, especially if Lin Fan had a conflict with his future superior.

If he hesitated for even a second longer, it would be a disrespect for life.

……

night.

The restaurant was booked out.

It was incredibly noisy.

Inside the private room, Magistrate Zhou raised his glass to toast repeatedly. Lin Fan sat relaxed in the main seat, with some sweet potato snacks next to his bowl and chopsticks. He would eat a few whenever he had a spare moment, and then take a sip of wine.

“Magistrate Zhou, don’t sleep soundly tonight. As agreed, you’ll write the official document requesting commendation. I think you understand what to write,” Lin Fan said.

"Understood, don't worry, I know how to write it, and I'll definitely write it beautifully." Magistrate Zhou nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice.

Li Dianshi, who was standing to the side, felt a pang of discomfort in his heart, as if he were being scratched by a cat.

He originally wanted to gain some credit, but Lin Fan has now become completely independent, so he can't claim that credit. However, he really wants to make a name for himself.

Think of this.

He tentatively asked, "Chief Lin, could I leave my name too?"

Lin Fan said, "Li Dianshi, do you think it's necessary? You've already been promoted, why bother leaving your name behind? Look at me and the brothers under my command, we've been working hard these past few days. I want to help them improve, so the credit shouldn't be distributed randomly. How about this, I'll definitely take you next time."

He can share the credit he wants now, and if he doesn't want to share it with anyone, then no one can take it from him.

Li Dianshi sighed inwardly, "Alright, then don't forget me next time."

Lin Fan said, "Li Dianshi, to be honest, I'm also protecting you. This operation has a wide reach. If the news of the pirates making armor and the ironworks selling iron ingots privately is exposed, the current officialdom in Yong'an will definitely be purged."

Magistrate Zhou nodded in agreement with Clerk Li.

That makes perfect sense.

Lin Fan continued, "This time on Tianxian Island, there was a guy who claimed to be the governor of Anzhou."

Hear this.

Both of their pupils dilated and decreased.

The hand holding the wine glass suddenly trembled.

The person who pacified the area?

How could someone who was in charge of suppressing the pirates be involved with them?

At that moment, they felt their heads buzzing and their brains throbbing with pain.

They navigate the officialdom with nothing more than the desire for stability.

But what they're facing now is terrifying.

Could this be related to a rebellion?

If that were to happen, people could die.

Li Dianshi was so afraid that his hands were trembling.

Magistrate Zhou's face turned deathly pale, and his back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.

Lin Fan took in their fear and reassured them, "It's alright. Nobody knows that person was Zhenfu's man. I've already chopped his head off and thrown it into the sea to feed the fish. He's gone from this world."

Magistrate Zhou and Clerk Li are already involved in this matter.

But no one will point it out.

Unless they both reveal it themselves.

Magistrate Zhou thought about Hao Fei and Cao Liang in prison, wondering if the two of them were still alive.

He was so anxious that he couldn't eat or sleep.

"Chief Lin, what should we do with Hao Fei and Cao Liang?"

He now regards Lin Fan as his pillar of support.

Lin Fan said, "What can be done? It's definitely the death penalty. You should discuss it with Clerk Li. You can't tell the truth about selling iron ingots to pirates to make armor, but you can link them to Sun Xiao's case and make it a fact. Just kill them and that's it."

The suggestions have been given.

It all depends on whether they're in a hurry or not.

Magistrate Zhou must be in a hurry.

“Chief Lin, I understand. I’ve discussed it with Brother Li. Now that the evidence is conclusive, I think to avoid any unforeseen complications, we should drag them to the execution ground and behead them tomorrow.”

"Okay."

Lin Fan smiled.

He didn't care about it.

Right now, the two most panicked are Magistrate Zhou and Clerk Li.

The two of them exchanged a glance and nodded in tacit agreement.

……

next day!

The county government and the local security bureau jointly posted notices.

The residents noticed new information on the bulletin board.

Everyone rushed over to watch.

The literate people were shocked by the contents of the list, exclaiming, "It's shocking! It's truly appalling! The crimes of Chen Qingshan, Sun Xiao, and the others are simply too numerous to count!"

The 100-day campaign has now progressed to this point.

It can be said that all the crimes committed by everyone were listed.

The people watching were filled with rage.

I hated them so much I wanted to tear them to pieces.

"What else is there? Read it quickly, I can't read, it's driving me crazy."

There are illiterate people who are eager to know.

"Oh dear, there are so many crimes, it's not something that can be explained in a short time, but... my God."

"What's wrong now? What major incident has happened?"

"Hurry up and tell me."

Wanting to eat melon seeds but not being able to read them is incredibly frustrating.

The man took a deep breath and read aloud, "The notice says that the criminals Cao Liang, Sun Xiao, and Hao Fei are guilty of heinous crimes and deserve to be executed! They are sentenced to immediate beheading! At noon today, at Caishikou, their heads will be cut off and displayed to the public!"

"what……"

The onlookers gasped in surprise.

Unexpectedly, the first to be beheaded were Cao Liang and Sun Xiao, two prominent figures in Yong'an.

As for Hao Fei, he was automatically filtered out by the people.

After all, he's not exactly a famous guy.

No one cares about him.

……

Prison.

Having been imprisoned, they had long since grown accustomed to the smells here.

"Brother Cao, you're from the Anzhou Chamber of Commerce. When will they come to rescue you?" Old Master Hu's voice was hoarse, he was exhausted, and his eyes were sunken. He seemed to have aged ten years in just a few days.

They've been used to a life of luxury.

Where have I ever suffered such torment?

I can't bear it.

He truly hadn't expected Lin Fan to be so arrogant. He had gone to great lengths and paid a huge price to invite the magistrate from Anzhou, but who would have thought it would be completely useless? Not only had he failed to rescue his son, but he had also gotten himself involved.

Cao Liang slowly raised his head. "It'll be here soon. You'll never understand how enormous our Anzhou Chamber of Commerce is. A mere headman of the Public Security Bureau is nothing more than an ant trying to shake a tree. Once he sees the true power of the Chamber of Commerce, I'll make him kneel on the ground and beg for mercy. I'll make him pay the most painful price."

"I want him dead..."

When being tortured.

He gave his explanation quickly, but despite it, he remained confident in the Chamber of Commerce.

Those who never come into contact with the Chamber of Commerce will never understand.

Their Anzhou Chamber of Commerce wields absolute power in Anzhou Prefecture, even exerting immense influence, covering surrounding counties.

Moreover, there are countless officials who have close ties with their chamber of commerce.

A mere squad leader, not even worth a fart.

"I'm innocent, I'm innocent..."

Sun Xiao seemed to be possessed, gripping the bars with both hands and occasionally letting out a pitiful cry.

Annoyed by the noise, Chen Qingshan shouted angrily, "Sun Xiao, have you been scared out of your wits by that Lin guy? Wronged? Wronged about what? We're all in this business, we've already risked our lives. It's just death anyway, we'll be heroes again in eighteen years."

Those who end up in prison are all very important people.

They are all prominent figures in Yong'an.

Some of the henchmen who were arrested earlier have already been sent to the county government dungeon to serve their sentences.

At that moment, heavy, clear footsteps echoed from the prison entrance.

Then Xu Ming, Yang Ming, and Qian Tao walked in, each carrying a rice bowl filled with rice and a chicken leg on top.

Qian Tao silently opened the cell door to Hao Fei's cell, went inside, and placed the food in front of Hao Fei.

"Eat."

Qian Tao's voice was devoid of emotion.

Hao Fei, who was locked up here, was starving. He quickly crawled over, picked up the chicken leg from the rice bowl, and wolfed it down.

The interrogation is over there.

Xu Ming and Yang Ming stood in front of Sun Xiao and Cao Liang respectively, and put the chicken leg to their mouths.

Smelling the aroma of the chicken leg, Sun Xiao ate it in big bites.

Cao Liang scoffed and cursed, "Get out! This kind of thing doesn't even deserve to appear in front of me. Even dogs wouldn't eat it. Get out, get out!"

Xu Ming didn't speak, but his eyes turned cold. He grabbed Cao Liang's jaw with one hand, forcing him to open his mouth, and with the other hand, he roughly shoved the chicken leg into Cao Liang's mouth.

"Ugh..." Cao Liang choked so hard his eyes rolled back, and he struggled desperately.

Liu Laosan, drooling, shouted, "Why aren't we treated the same? I want chicken legs too! I want some too!"

Xu Ming turned his head, glanced coldly at Liu Laosan, and curled a mocking sneer at the corner of his mouth, "What's your hurry? In a while, you'll naturally get your share."

After saying that, he ignored Liu Laosan.

"Eat quickly! You'll be on your way if you finish eating, or you'll miss the time for your execution."

As soon as these words came out.

Sun Xiao, who was wolfing down his food, suddenly widened his eyes, his mouth stuffed full of chicken, and looked at Xu Ming in disbelief.

vomit~
Sun Xiao felt a churning in his stomach and vomited up all the chicken he had eaten. "Impossible, how could this be? I'm innocent! I didn't make the armor, I didn't send anyone to assassinate him, I'm innocent!"

Cao Liang's face turned deathly pale. "How could this be? I am a member of the Anzhou Chamber of Commerce. You can't do this! I want to see the prefect! I want to see the prefect!"

He never expected that Lin Fan would actually want to cut off his head.

No matter how much they shouted, it was no use.

Yang Ming said, "It's time to take them to the execution ground."

"Ah."

Xu Ming nodded.

In the cell, Hao Fei naturally understood the significance of this meal. Although he was equally terrified, he knew that what he had done meant he would certainly face death.

He only wanted to die well-fed, not starving.

Qian Tao didn't urge him. He calmly looked at the disheveled Hao Fei. This man used to be an official, and he was not someone that ordinary people could afford to offend.

Who could have imagined it would turn out this way?
When Xu Ming and Yang Ming untied Cao Liang and Sun Xiao's shackles, Sun Xiao's cries for justice grew louder, and Cao Liang lost his earlier confidence, his legs went weak, and he was about to collapse to the ground.

"Go, stop pretending to be dead. If you knew this would happen, why were you so arrogant and domineering in the first place? This is the result of your many evil deeds."

He was released from prison.

The blinding sunlight suddenly shone down, causing them to instinctively close their eyes and feel dizzy.

I was breathing in the fresh air like crazy.

Lin Fan was already standing with his hands behind his back at the door, waiting, while a group of constables stood ready.

The streets were already packed with people who had rushed over after hearing the news.

"He's out! Sun Xiao is out!"

"Look! That's Cao Liang!"

The people gasped in surprise.

brush!brush!
All eyes were fixed on Sun Xiao and his group. Seeing their miserable state, the people were filled with emotion. These once high and mighty men were now so tragic and miserable.

This is truly gratifying, absolutely gratifying!

Cao Liang struggled and shouted, "Lin Fan, you can't kill me! I'm a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you have no right to judge me!"

In despair, Sun Xiao cried out, tears streaming down his face, "Chief Lin, I'm innocent! I didn't send anyone to kill you, it wasn't me..."

"It's so noisy!" Lin Fan frowned and waved his hand impatiently. "Gag them. Their wailing is so annoying."

There was no gag on the spot, and just as Yang Ming was about to go back to get one, he saw Wu Yong decisively take off his shoes, take off his socks, crumple them into a ball, and stuff them into the mouths of the two men.

vomit~
vomit~
The strong smell, a mixture of sweat and foot odor, made Cao Liang and Sun Xiao feel nauseous and caused them to gag painfully.

"Wu Yong, you're really quick-witted," Lin Fan praised.

Wu Yong chuckled.

no way.

These days, there aren't many opportunities to show your abilities. The people around you are so competitive that four or five people will vie to do the same thing. Even if you take the initiative, it's useless; you won't get a chance.

"Off to the execution ground."

Lin Fan waved his hand.

The officers led the three men forward.

The crowd of onlookers immediately surged forward like a tide, surrounding the constables of the garrison. Their voices of discussion and cheers blended together. In the past, they would never have dared to say such things.

But now, they are not afraid at all.

……

execution ground.

Clerk Li and Magistrate Zhou sat there.

Sun Xiao and the others were forced to kneel on the execution platform. Three muscular executioners, holding cleavers, stood beside them, exuding a murderous aura, creating an inexplicable sense of oppression.

Cao Liang shivered, his crotch was damp, and there was a puddle of unidentified liquid on the ground.

He kept looking out at the street in the distance, hoping to see the Chamber of Commerce appear in the most critical moment.

Magistrate Zhou kept looking up at the sky, feeling very anxious. He felt that the time was almost up and there was no need to be on time.

"When the time comes, execute him."

Magistrate Zhou picked up a vermilion pen and circled the names on the list.

The executioner raised his knife high, and Sun Xiao and Cao Liang's fear had reached its peak. They were deaf, all the noise around them disappeared without a trace, and they could only hear the beating of their own hearts.

The executioners brought down their blades.

The world is spinning.

Sun Xiao and the others felt as if they were spinning in the sky. With a thud, their heads hit the ground, and their last sight was of that headless corpse that they knew all too well.

"it is good!!!"

"Good riddance!!!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, their pent-up excitement finally released as they saw Sun Xiao and the others' heads chopped off.

Magistrate Zhou breathed a sigh of relief.

The big problem is finally solved.

Great.

It's so good.

In the distant pavilion, Qin Si held a teacup and watched the execution platform. With a swift stroke of his knife, heads fell to the ground, and the teacup in his hand clanged.

"Fourth Master, are you alright?" Peng Chang asked.

"N-nothing...it's nothing." Qin Si swallowed hard, his face deathly pale with fear. He hadn't expected Sun Xiaozhen to be beheaded and displayed in public, and he certainly hadn't expected Cao Liang to be killed as well. This was a complete disregard for the Anzhou Chamber of Commerce.

to be frank.

Up to now, his feelings toward Lin Fan remain one of fear and awe.

……

a few days later.

People's lives have returned to normal, but an unprecedented sense of security permeates the streets and alleys.

The impact of that beheading incident has been profound and enormous; Yong'an is now incredibly safe.

Those thugs and bullies who used to swagger around the streets and bully others have truly vanished as if they've disappeared into thin air.

It's hard to see one.

Meanwhile, a red notice was posted in the city, and the people gathered around to look at it. The notice listed the achievements of those who participated in the suppression of the bandits in Shilong Mountain and the sea bandits. It was carefully written by a clerk, and the wording was very refined and rigorous.

The names, hometowns, positions, and specific achievements of the award recipients were all clearly written, and the commendation and comments almost praised them to the skies.

The red banner was made of bright red paper sprinkled with gold, which looked very grand.

At the entrance of the Prefectural Government.

The scene was even more grand.

The constables and dockworkers stood tall and straight, their faces beaming with excitement, even more so than when they were getting married.

Lin Fan smiled as he looked at them. He had promised to make his brothers feel proud and honored, and he certainly wouldn't lie to them.

"Brothers, you have made great contributions in suppressing bandits during this period. The prefecture and county government will surely reward you accordingly. Magistrate Zhou said that such merits cannot be rewarded in a simple way. We must hold a grand ceremony."

With his worries resolved, Magistrate Zhou was in high spirits and beaming with joy.

Lin Fan nodded in agreement.

Magistrate Zhou said loudly.

"Wear red!"

As soon as the words were spoken, someone draped a large red silk ribbon over them.

The brothers who were draped in red felt their blood boil, and some of them even had tears in their eyes, especially the brothers at the dock, who had never received such treatment before.

You think it's over just like that?
It's far from over.

Magistrate Zhou said, "Sound the gongs to clear the way, have the band play music, and the parade will begin."

The words fell.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The yamen runners struck the gong forcefully, the loud sound carrying far and wide.

The band began to play, the music was deafening, and the gongs and drums were banged, creating a lively atmosphere. Several yamen runners, carrying official plaques, walked ahead to clear the way.

The officers and dockworkers followed behind with their heads held high.

The presentation and scale must be maximized.

The procession moved slowly through the streets, drawing massive crowds wherever it went.

The people were all drawn out.

Meanwhile, in the procession, the loudest yamen runners from the county government read out the contents of the red notice, spreading the achievements of the people, so that all the people would know what this procession was for.

The people were talking a lot.

"Wow, the constables of the Public Security Bureau are really something."

"It's all thanks to Master Lin's good management."

"That's right. Take those people at Jili Wharf for example. Who would believe that they would actually dare to fight pirates to the death? I really underestimated them before."

"They are all heroes. It is a blessing for the people of Yong'an to have Master Lin and such good constables."

The constables and dockworkers in the procession, feeling the burning gazes from all directions and hearing the deafening cheers, felt as if the road beneath their feet had become light as a feather.

They tried their best to remain serious.

But I really can't suppress the urge to smile.

They knew that all of this was given to them by Lin Bantou.

Although they participated in bandit activities, they didn't actually help at all; they just cleaned up the mess. Yet, the gang leader still praised them and made the people regard them as heroes.

"Master, I feel so excited!" Ning Yu was thrilled by the atmosphere.

Lin Fan said, "This is what everyone wants, so we must act with conscience and have a bottom line. If you go against the people, you will be despised and ashamed. Although they may not have read many books and do not understand any great principles, they can feel your kindness and help to them."

Ning Yu nodded in agreement, and then said, "But I've heard people say that troublemakers don't deserve sympathy. They're short-sighted and throw tantrums for petty gains. If you don't treat them tough, you really can't get away with it."

"Who said that?"

“When I first joined the police station, a squad leader told me this.”

"Damn, if you ever get a chance to see him, let me know and I'll come and meet him."

"Mmm..." Ning Yu nodded.

Lin Fan said, “Ordinary people are human beings, not saints. What you consider petty gains may be a matter of life and livelihood for them, enough to feed and clothe their families. As for those who talk about petty gains, what they consider great gains are also petty gains in my eyes. They are all a bunch of corrupt officials. We really can’t do without taking action against them.”

Ning Yu pondered, "Hmm, Master is right."

Followed by the attendants.

He pondered Lin Fan's words.

You know what, it's actually true.

People at different levels do indeed perceive petty gains differently.

From an outsider's perspective, it's easy to talk when you're not the one suffering.

The parade continued, and the entire city knew about it.

After a long time.

The group arrived at the shantytown. Among the dock brothers, Dapeng's mouth was slightly open. He didn't expect the group to pass by his house, but soon he realized something was wrong.

The line of cars actually stopped in front of his house.

The clamor of gongs and drums attracted the surrounding neighbors to come out.

They were all puzzled when they saw what was happening before them.

"Isn't this Dapeng's house?"

"What are they doing here? Why are they making such a fuss? Has Dapeng gotten into some trouble?"

The neighbors were very puzzled.

In their minds, Dapeng was a quiet, timid, and not very smart person since childhood; he was just an ordinary person who would have a hard time making it big.

At this moment, Da Peng's parents and younger siblings, who had heard the commotion, came out at a loss. When they saw the scene outside, their eyes were filled with fear.

The loud-voiced yamen runner announced, "Ding Peng participated in the 100-day operation of the Security Bureau and made meritorious contributions in wiping out the pirates on Tianxian Island. We have come to congratulate him on his heroic actions."

As soon as these words came out.

The people around were stunned.

what?
Did he participate in the suppression of bandits?
Are you kidding me?
Ding Peng's family was also dumbfounded, staring blankly at the scene before them, never daring to imagine such a thing.

Magistrate Zhou stepped forward with a warm smile and warmly shook hands with Ding Peng's father. "Brother, you have raised a fine son. Da Peng was brave and fearless in this bandit suppression operation and made great contributions. He is a hero of Yong'an County. I have come here to present this notice and congratulate him."

After saying that, he took out a large red banner with Ding Peng's name and achievements written on it and handed it to the other party.

Dapeng's parents stood there dumbfounded, as if they had been frozen in place, completely unable to move. What was happening before their eyes was something they could not accept at all.

In their hearts, their son was filial, but also mediocre.

Now someone comes to them and says that their son has made a great contribution. How can they accept this?
Da Peng's younger siblings jumped up with joy, tugging at their parents' clothes, "Dad, Mom, our brother is a hero!"

The elderly couple finally came to their senses.

Dapeng's mother's lips trembled with excitement, and tears welled up instantly. She kept wiping her eyes with her sleeve. What parent doesn't want their son to be successful?

Da Peng's father asked in a trembling voice, "Magistrate, are you... are you really talking about my Da Peng?"

Magistrate Zhou laughed and said, "It's absolutely true. How could it be fake? If you don't believe me, you can see for yourself if he is your son."

In the team.

Dapeng took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and stepped out. Draped in red silk, he stood tall and proud, full of energy. In front of his parents, their son seemed somewhat unfamiliar, and had changed drastically from before.

"My goodness, it really is a roc!"

"Dapeng has made great contributions in suppressing the bandits. The Dapeng family must have had auspicious ancestral graves."

"Our county magistrate has come in person; what a great honor that is!"

"Are you blind? Didn't you see that Master Lin is here too? Da Peng used to be Master Lin's underling. Now Master Lin hasn't forgotten his underling and is helping Da Peng. Da Peng is really going to soar to great heights in the future."

"I think Old Wang is going to regret it to the core. When he was the matchmaker, he looked down on Da Peng because his family was poor and he was just a small fry in a gang. Now I'm afraid Old Wang is kicking himself."

The faces of the surrounding neighbors were filled with envy.

At this moment, Dapeng stood in front of his parents, looking at their faces that had never been so radiant, and listening to the neighbors' praises that they had never heard before. He felt a surge of warmth in his chest, his nose tingled, and his vision blurred.

He suddenly raised his hand and fiercely wiped his eyes with the red silk draped over his body.

He hopes to make his parents proud.

He can make his parents proud.

But in the past, he was clearly very hardworking, yet he was always idle.

Now he sees pride in his parents' eyes and admiration in his younger siblings' eyes, something he has never experienced before.

Lin Fan and Ning Yu stood aside, watching the scene before them, and smiled like aunties. He hoped that his brothers would live well.

Again.

I, Lin Fan, will not keep this glory to myself; I will ensure that you all share in the honor and dignity it brings.

"Father and Mother, everything I have today is thanks to Brother Lin's guidance and support. Everything I have is thanks to Brother Lin."

After saying that, Dapeng looked at Lin Fan and made a move to kneel down, but Lin Fan stopped him.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "What cultivation or not, all of this is the result of your own hard work."

He then looked at Dapeng's parents.

"Dapeng is excellent and works very efficiently. He is a bit quiet at times, but he works very hard, and I have seen all of that."

Da Peng's parents said gratefully, "Thank you so much, Mr. Lin, for taking my Da Peng with you. Thank you so much, Mr. Lin."

How could they not know Master Lin?

In the past, when Dapeng came home at night, he would talk most about Master Lin. When he talked about Master Lin, his eyes would light up and sparkle.

They had never seen their own child, but once they started talking about Master Lin, they couldn't stop, talking non-stop.

Magistrate Zhou, standing to the side, was quite helpless.

I said, Dapeng, you should at least thank me, the county magistrate, in some way. I paid for this whole event from start to finish all by myself.

You can't let the people who paid for it feel disappointed.

Since you won't tell me, then as the county magistrate, I have no choice but to take the initiative.

Magistrate Zhou gently patted Da Peng's father's hand and said, "Brother, if you need anything in the future, just let me know. As the magistrate of this county, I will definitely make sure the people are satisfied."

"Thank you, Magistrate."

In response to gratitude.

Magistrate Zhou smiled.

There were still many people in the group, and they left shortly afterward to continue their journey.

Da Peng and his family stood at the door, watching the departing procession, unable to come to their senses for a long time.

"Father and Mother, I will work hard from now on," Dapeng said.

"Hey..."

Dapeng's parents were overjoyed, especially Dapeng's father, who carefully and preciously opened the red notice. Although he couldn't read, he knew that it contained information about his son's deeds.

He reached out and gently stroked it, as if caressing a rare treasure.

The younger siblings touched the red silk on their older brother's body, their little faces beaming with unprecedented radiance.

Dapeng patted his younger siblings' heads.

He knew that his family's life would get better and better.

Neighbors came one after another to congratulate them, showering Da Peng's family with compliments that left them almost disoriented.

……

It continued until it was almost dark.

Only then was this operation successfully completed.

The constables and dockworkers had a good time, but Lin Fan was exhausted. Of course, the most exhausted person was Magistrate Zhou, whose mouth and smile never stopped.

Even though she was saying the most tender words, the person thanking her was Lin Fan.

This almost made Magistrate Zhou vomit blood on the spot.

He discovered that whether they were constables or dockworkers, their parents all shared the same point of excitement: that their children had actually made something of themselves, especially the parents of the constables.

"Master, I'm exhausted," Ning Yu said, rubbing her lower back and calves.

Lin Fan laughed and said, "You're still physically weak; you need to exercise more."

"Fine," Ning Yu said helplessly.

Lin Fan said, "It's getting late, let's hurry back, we have a lot to do tomorrow."

"Goodbye, Master." Ning Yu waved and left with her entourage.

At this moment, Lin Fan looked at Magistrate Zhou and asked, "Has the official document regarding the merit been sent out yet?"

"It's been sent, it was sent a long time ago, but it takes time."

"Ah."

Lin Fan is still very interested in making progress.

Magistrate Zhou hesitated for a moment and said, "However, Master Lin, you should be prepared in advance. As the credit is passed up layer by layer, I'm afraid some blind people will try to take your credit."

"It's fine, let him be greedy. Anyway, he better pray he never runs into me in his life," Lin Fan said with a smile.

But this smile didn't escape the notice of Magistrate Zhou.

But it was so terrifying.

It felt like they were going to kill someone.

He thought to himself that he hoped those guys in the higher-ups would have some sense and not try to take all the credit.

But do you think that's possible?

That's how officialdom is.

The things issued by the imperial court were all exploited layer by layer, and as for merit, if it wasn't something extraordinary, well... even if it was extraordinary, some officials would still be audacious enough to try and get a share.

This kind of situation is nothing new.

Magistrate Zhou bowed respectfully, clasped his hands in greeting, and left.

Lin Fan was also somewhat looking forward to what benefits he would receive for this achievement. Afterwards, he did not go home, but went to his sworn sister's house.

inside the hall.

"Good job, little brother! Now I'll have a lot of face when I go out." Wang Shi looked at her sworn brother drinking chicken soup with a big smile on her face.

Lin Fan laughed, "Sis, what's this? Just you wait and see, I'll make you the most prestigious person in the world."

Wang smiled, genuinely happy for her sworn brother's achievements.

He then got up and left, knowing that his sworn brother and his husband had something to discuss.

"Is being the gang leader an easy job?" Lin Fan asked.

Wang Changhai said weakly, "What a load of crap! I'm so busy I could die. Just look at my eyes, they're all black. There's just too much to do, I can't keep up at all."

If you have a choice.

Wang Changhai still wanted to be the head of the dock, not the leader of the Loyalty Hall. He had too few people at his disposal, and he was overwhelmed with problems.

The main problem is that those guys left behind a huge mess after they were arrested.

Putting aside everything else, let's just talk about Yaoxiang.

Many people make a living from this.

People sell willingly; you can't stop them from selling. If you don't let them sell, how will they make a living?

This also touches on Wang Changhai's blind spot.

He had no idea how it actually worked.

So, I'm exhausted.

Lin Fan said, "Master, what Yong'an needs is stability and order. Every person who relies on the Loyalty Hall for their livelihood has a family behind them. No matter what, this cannot be disrupted."

"The Fierce Tiger Gang's operations are still there; you have to take over."

Wang Changhai stared wide-eyed. "This is worse than killing me! I'm all alone. This is going to kill me!"

Lin Fan pondered for a moment, then suddenly thought of someone, "By the way, where did Butler Li, who was in Sun Xiao's possession, go?"

"He's still around, but ever since he learned about the crime Sun Xiao committed, he hasn't dared to touch the Fierce Tiger Gang's businesses. Especially after Sun Xiao was beheaded a few days ago, he's been keeping a low profile and behaving himself. It seems he's now setting up a stall on the street, writing calligraphy for people," Wang Changhai said.

Lin Fan said, "Steward Li is quite capable. How about this, you take Steward Li to the police station tomorrow, and I'll have a chat with him and ask him to help you manage things."

"also."

Wang Changhai didn't care.

In Yong'an these days, who has the most influence? It's definitely Lin Fan.

Therefore, he wasn't afraid that anyone under his command might become greedy, such as trying to seize the position of gang leader. That was useless; no matter how much they tried to seize it, they would eventually be unable to escape Lin Fan's control.

Chen Qingshan is awesome.

Isn't Sun Xiao amazing?
One was beheaded, and the other was imprisoned.

After chatting for a while.

"Sister, I'm leaving now." Lin Fan stood up, called out to the back room, and walked outside.

"Leaving so early? Won't you stay a little longer?"

"No, it's getting late, and I have things to do tomorrow. Let's do it another time."

"Okay, what do you want to eat tomorrow? I'll make it for you and send it over."

"Just do it the same as usual. Oh, by the way, Ning Yu wants to eat braised fish. She said you cook it well," Lin Fan said.

Since Ning Yu arrived at the prefecture, he has basically been eating lunch at his place every day at noon. His sworn sister prepares the lunch, packs it in a lunchbox, and delivers it to the prefecture.

"Good, good, this little girl knows how to eat. She can tell right away that my specialty is braised fish," Wang said with a smile.

"gone."

Lin Fan is gone.

After everyone left.

Wang looked at Wang Changhai and said, "Husband, let's go to sleep too."

"Madam, please spare me. I'm so tired, I want to sleep, okay?"

Wang Changhai is truly too busy to think about such things now.

I felt completely drained by all those tedious gang affairs.

Sometimes, he really wanted to be an ordinary person.

(End of this chapter)