Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

It was none other than Jin Yanxi.

"Brother Shen, I'll have to trouble you this time."

Shen Hao laughed and said, "It's nothing, a small matter. I'll definitely help you if you need anything, Brother Jin."

"Haha, thank you very much then. My sixth sister has caused you a lot of trouble this time," Jin Yanxi said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"It's alright, patriotism is a good thing," Shen Hao said.

"Okay, thanks this time. You're a true brother," Jin Yanxi said gratefully.

This time, Jin Yanxi didn't ask his father, Jin Quan, to make the call; instead, he volunteered himself.

It also lets his father see his personal abilities.

Shen Hao gave him face, which made him very proud.

Just as the two were talking, Jin Runzhi, the sixth young lady of the Jin family, was brought over.

Jin Yanxi hurriedly asked with concern, "Sixth Sister, are you alright?"

31. If you have no money, get out.

Jin Yanxi and Jin Runzhi had the best relationship since they were young, so when he heard that Jin Runzhi had been arrested, he immediately came over.

Jin Runzhi glared angrily at Shen Hao and said, "Yanxi, don't worry, I'm fine."

"It's good that you're alright. Don't do such dangerous things again."

"When I arrived, I heard that many students in Dongcheng District had been beaten to death, so your father was very worried about you," Jin Yanxi said.

Upon hearing this, Jin Runzhi felt as if his heart was being gripped.

Hearing that someone had sacrificed their life, I felt inexplicably guilty.

Only then did she remember what Shen Hao had said: sacrificing oneself is pointless, and she couldn't help but feel a little scared.

He swallowed the words he wanted to say to Shen Hao.

Then, Jin Runzhi glanced at Shen Hao and said, "Can you release my classmate?"

Shen Hao shook his head and said, "No."

"You...you bastard! You can let me go, but why can't you let them go? Is it because of my father?" Jin Runzhi said angrily.

That's obvious. Do you think I'm after you because you're good-looking?

Shen Hao said expressionlessly, "Of course not. Your father works in the finance system, and I work in the security system. We're not in the same department, so he can't manage me at all."

So what if he comes?

"You've arrived, and I wouldn't release you without orders from above. Letting you leave is only out of consideration for Yanxi."

These words were so flattering to Jin Yanxi that he grinned from ear to ear.

"Brother, you're so generous; I'll remember this kindness."

Jin Runzhi said, "Then what will it take for you to release my classmate? Money or something else?"

Shen Hao said, "Let's keep things separate. This isn't about money. If you're going to leave, then leave now."

Jin Runzhi's eyes reddened with grievance. Usually, he could have whatever he wanted, but today he was repeatedly humiliated by Shen Hao.

It made her extremely upset.

He said defiantly, "If you don't let them go, then I'm not leaving either."

Shen Hao couldn't help but laugh.

He scoffed, "Who are you threatening? If you don't want to leave, then stay."

Jin Yanxi, who was standing nearby, hurriedly stepped forward to stop Jin Runzhi, saying, "Sister, please stop making a scene. Let's go home first."

"Then you can just ask your father for help, wouldn't that solve the problem?"

Jin Runzhi fell silent. She knew that even if she begged Jin Quan, it would be useless.

How could a politician care about the lives and deaths of a group of ordinary people?

So, he looked at Shen Hao again and said, "Let's not release the other students for now. Release Yan Yun and Qing Qiu, who were locked up with me. Releasing these two female students shouldn't be a problem, right?"

They've never experienced hardship before, and they can't bear this kind of humiliation.

Shen Hao waved his hand and said, "That won't do. If we don't let them suffer a little, they'll march again next time. Then all my efforts will have been in vain."

You might not find it annoying once or twice, but I do. I don't have time to play along with your nonsense.

"If you're going to leave, leave now."

With red eyes and a pleading expression, Jin Runzhi said, "Director Shen, I know I offended you just now. Please, I'm begging you, please let them go."

At this moment, Jin Runzhi was no longer the aloof young lady she once was; she was just a pitiful and helpless female student.

Seeing his sixth sister in this state, Jin Yanxi felt heartbroken.

Unable to resist, he said, "Hey, Brother Shen, could you please release those two female classmates for my sake? Don't worry, I'll remember this favor."

Shen Hao hesitated for a moment, looking troubled, "Since Brother Yanxi has asked, I'll agree. However, it can only be released tonight; it's definitely not possible now."

Jin Yanxi was deeply moved. What a good brother!

Seeing that his sixth sister, Jin Runzhi, still wanted to say something, Jin Yanxi hurriedly said, "Let's go quickly. Brother Shen has already agreed, so let's not push our luck."

After saying that, he pulled the reluctant Jin Run into the car.

Looking at Jin Yanxi's Ford sedan, Shen Hao felt a strong urge to get one too.

In his previous life, Shen Hao wouldn't have even looked down on this kind of car, but in the Republic of China, owning a car was a sign of status and prestige.

Soon, the Chengnan branch of the police station was surrounded by students' parents.

"What should the bureau chief do now?"

Shen Hao glanced at the patrol officer and said, "Pay the money and release them."

"Chief, how much is appropriate?"

"20 yuan per person"

"It's the bureau chief."

Upon hearing that they could pay money to ransom their children, the parents rushed home to gather funds.

The shooting of many students in Dongcheng terrified them.

Besides, 20 silver dollars is not a problem for them.

In those days, only wealthy families could afford to send their children to school.

Of course, there are also poor students.

It's just an isolated case.

To Shen Hao's surprise, Fang Yanyun and Leng Qingqiu happened to be one of those poor students.

As they watched the students being released one by one, Fang Yanyun and Leng Qingqiu became anxious.

With someone by their side, they can stay calm, but once the others leave, it's just the two of them left. How can they not be anxious?

"Yanyun, what should we do?"

A hint of panic crept onto Leng Qingqiu's usually cool face; after all, she was just a naive young girl who had never seen the world.

Fang Yanyun was also so frightened that she trembled.

I don't know what to do either.

Fang Yanyun lost her father at a young age, and her mother was also seriously ill and bedridden. All the family's remaining savings were spent on her schooling.

Now she doesn't know what to do either.

Getting her to hand over 20 silver dollars is harder than killing her.

Thinking of her bedridden mother, Fang Yanyun's tears streamed down her face.

He was filled with regret, thinking he shouldn't have participated in the march, which not only landed him in jail but also left his mother without anyone to take care of her.

It's already late, I wonder if Mother has taken her medicine?

The more I thought about it, the more anxious I became, and tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.

Seeing Fang Yanyun cry, Leng Qingqiu also sobbed softly.

Looking at the dark prison, Fang Yanyun and Leng Qingqiu hugged each other tightly and cried.

Around 7 p.m., Shen Hao checked the time and decided it was about time to release Leng Qingqiu and Fang Yanyun.

Just then, a thin man in his forties wearing glasses came to the police station. He claimed to be Leng Qingqiu's uncle.

"Director Shen, my name is Song Shiqing, and I am Leng Qingqiu's uncle."

Shen Hao sized up Song Shiqing, a poor intellectual who wore glasses and a long robe and looked very refined.

The seemingly aloof intellectual immediately changed his tune after learning Jin Yanxi's true identity in "The Story of a Noble Family".

He displayed an obsequious and humble demeanor.