Liver in Water Margin, outlaw madman

Lin Chong's expression changed slightly. Even though he was prepared, he was still taken aback when he heard the news.

My heart still skipped a beat.

"Instructor Xu, do you know where I'm going?" Lin Chong asked in a low voice as well.

Xu Ning quickly whispered, "Arsenal."

For most people, being an armory guard might be a lucrative job.

But for these Imperial Guard instructors, it was undoubtedly a demotion, moving them away from the core of the Imperial Guard and to a peripheral unit.

"You should go quickly, General Zhou Ang is still waiting for you." Xu Ning said this out of consideration for their long-time colleague relationship, but dared not say more.

The Imperial Guards have been spreading the word these past few days that Lin Chong has offended Gao Qiu.

As for whether Gao Yanei provoked Lin Niangzi, few people cared or paid attention.

Lin Chong nodded slightly: "Thank you!"

After saying that, he walked inside.

Before the incident, Lin Chong was somewhat uneasy, but now that everything has settled down, there is nothing to worry about anymore.

Lin Chong, on the contrary, calmed down.

Having cast aside all illusions, she strode confidently toward Zhou Ang's room.

"General Zhou." Lin Chong bowed to Zhou Ang.

Zhou Ang was Gao Qiu's confidant and knew the reason, but it didn't matter to him.

Lin Chong is just a nobody; he's in charge of dozens or even hundreds of instructors. Logically speaking, he shouldn't need to show his face.

So what if you can fight?

The Song Dynasty was founded on civil administration, so military generals had no future, let alone a mere instructor.

But matters personally overseen by Grand Commandant Gao must be taken seriously.

"Lin Chong, your position has been adjusted. You'll be assigned to guard the armory," Zhou Ang said with a smile.

"This is a great job, something others would kill for. You're sheltered from the wind and rain, and you get extra pay."

Lin Chong, also smiling, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then this humble subordinate thanks the General for his kindness!"

"No need, you're one of my people, I'll definitely take care of you." Seeing that Lin Chong didn't react much, Zhou Ang continued, "After you get there, I'll arrange for someone to connect with you. If you become successful in the future, just don't forget me."

"Don't worry, General, I will never forget your kindness and will repay you in the future," Lin Chong said, feeling relieved.

In the past, Lin Chong would never have had such shrewdness or such mindset.

Now, perspectives have changed, mindsets have changed, so naturally things are different.

"Alright, go ahead and take up your post today!" Zhou Ang waved his hand and looked at Lin Chong with a smile.

To an outsider, someone unaware of the situation, this scene would make it seem as if Lin Chong were truly Zhou Ang's confidant.

Lin Chong did not hesitate, cupped his hands in farewell, and took his leave naturally.

Zhou Ang actually found this somewhat admirable; the fact that the man remained calm in the face of danger showed the composure of a great general.

What a pity, they don't know what's good for them!

She's just a woman; what harm is there in handing her over to Gao Yanei?

Once you've achieved great success, you'll have plenty of women to choose from.

How pedantic! How pedantic!

Lin Chong went out and headed straight for the armory. The Imperial Guards would come here to collect their equipment before training, so he knew the way well.

Upon arriving at the armory, the person in charge was already there. Seeing Lin Chong approach, he quickly pulled him aside to begin the handover.

This place is now a dangerous place, and he doesn't want to stay here for even a moment longer.

"Instructor Lin, here are the warehouse keys and the inventory ledgers."

"Come on, I'll show you around."

Lin Chong took the key, but did not reach for the ledger, saying calmly, "No rush. There are so many supplies; I need to verify them one by one before I can proceed."

The warehouse manager was taken aback. His superiors had assigned him the task of completing the handover today.

But Lin Chong was right, and it was following the procedure, so I really couldn't refuse. I could only bite the bullet and say, "Instructor Lin, please hurry, I also need to go to another unit."

If it were the old Lin Chong, he might have softened his heart and agreed.

But now he must buy time.

Buy time for his wife, buy time for Zhang Shan, and buy time for himself.

"The armory is a strategic location, and it is my duty to guard it. Please understand," Lin Chong said slowly.

"Okay, take your time. Once you're done, we'll sign and hand over the documents." After saying that, the man turned and left, not wanting to stay there for even a second longer.

I was doing just fine here, and I even paid money to get this job.

As a result, for Lin Chong's sake, he had to temporarily step aside and wait until things were over before taking charge again.

Screw it.

After framing Lin Chong, his own affairs were exposed, and he would definitely be targeted by others. Things would never be as comfortable as before.

I have to find another way, so I have to go back home and ask my uncle for help.

Lin Chong stood alone, looking at the huge warehouse, and couldn't help but sneer. Zhou Ang hadn't lied to him.

This is indeed a lucrative position.

Normally, it wouldn't be my turn.

These are all the private plots of land belonging to the powerful and wealthy!

"Instructor Lin, you've taken office so quickly?"

While Lin Chong was still pondering, a person appeared in front of him.

"Who are you?" Lin Chong asked directly. "This is a heavily guarded warehouse. How did you get in?"

The man's expression remained unchanged as he smiled and said, "I was introduced by General Zhou. I heard that a new official has taken office, so I, Wang Er, have come to pay my respects."

As Wang Er spoke, he took out one hundred taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to Lin Chong: "Instructor, this is a small gift to mark our meeting. It's nothing but a token of my appreciation. If we cooperate well, I will repay you in the future."

"Oh, is that the usual practice?" Lin Chong asked, slightly surprised.

"Yes, it's customary. Broken or old weapons in the army are handled by my men," Wang Er said with a smile.

Lin Chong's lips curled up slightly, and he couldn't help but laugh: "How long have you been doing this?"

"Haha, we've been doing this since our ancestors' time," Wang Er said proudly.

Lin Chong smiled and said, "Haven't you heard about me?"

Wang Er smiled as well, completely unconcerned: "Instructor, when I did this, Gao Qiu wasn't yet the Grand Commandant. Several people changed positions in between, but it was always me."

Lin Chong was truly stunned. His smile vanished, and he said solemnly, "You're a master of disguise. I admire you. But I wonder where these obsolete weapons will go?"

"Haha, there are plenty of places to go, so Coach Lin doesn't need to worry about that. However, if any of your friends need help in the future, you can come to me," Wang Er said, patting his chest.

Lin Chong nodded and said with a smile, "Alright, everything as usual, but please give me a few days to get familiar with things, Brother Wang."

"Yes, that's for sure. Besides, the Ghost Festival is just around the corner. His Majesty reveres Taoism and visits Taoist temples inside and outside the city every year. Grand Commandant Gao always checks the sites in advance, so he doesn't have time to concern himself with our little affairs," Wang Er said with a smile, seemingly very knowledgeable about these matters.

Lin Chong clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Thank you very much. I will inevitably have to trouble Brother Wang in the future, so please take good care of me."

Lin Chong finally realized that he used to take his work too seriously, making everything feel real and treating his colleagues like friends.

As a result, it turned out like this.

Once he let go of his inhibitions, he realized how wonderful it was to go to work, how wonderful it was to have no responsibility, and how comfortable it was to speak without thinking.

After inspecting the warehouse, Lin Chong made a point of looking through the armory.

When his shift ended, he didn't go home, but went straight to the vegetable garden!