Chapter 30 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The road to the orphanage was a tiny, poorly maintained pothole-ridden pathway. Its surroundings were overgrown with underbrushes, unkempt, and infested with bugs. As cynical as it might have sounded, there was an artistic touch to a young and old man walking on a muddy path with puddles.

After walking a short distance, Qin Feng’s body was alerted. He somehow had a sensation of imminent danger approaching. Just as he had expected, three young men were coming closer. Looking to be in their twenties, they were rather tall and muscular. Tattoos lined their backs, giving off an uncomfortable vibe.

Suddenly, Qin Feng and the director could hear footsteps approaching from their backs. At the same time, Lin Derong stopped in his tracks as well. His face started to cringe, and he too could sense that something was amiss.

“Hehe… old man. I’m in need of money. Give me everything you have right now!”

The young man who led the gang of three grinned, showing a set of disgusting, half-yellowed teeth. At the same time, he was flas.h.i.+ng and flicking around his Swiss Army knife provocatively in his hand. Rage welled from within Qin Feng as he glared at them with cold eyes.

Liu Meng!

Before his rebirth into this world, this was the person who had killed Lin Derong. Now, he was an S-tier criminal. Having prior knowledge about what was about to take place, Qin Feng actually turned up to protect Lin Derong. Who would have known that Liu Meng would only come looking for Lin Derong after Qin Feng had the Asteroid a.s.similation Technique with him. Fate, sometimes, was a funny thing.

“Young man, I’m just an old man. I don’t have much with me!” Lin Derong said sternly in a determined manner.

Holding the director’s position in an orphanage was enough to prove that Lin Derong was too old for combat. In terms of experience, Lin Derong had been through a lot more when compared to Liu Meng, which explained why he was not afraid of the youth’s threats. He would never give in to the demands of robbers.

“You better play nice! You f*cking old b.a.s.t.a.r.d! You seriously think I didn’t hear about a certain someone donating one million to the orphanage half a month ago? Give me the money now!” shouted Liu Meng, who was growing impatient.

This was actually true. Half a month ago, someone rich did indeed donate one million to Lin Derong. However, it was Lin Derong himself who had requested the funds. During that time, a large number of children were in dire need of vaccinations. Ever since the first s.p.a.ce rift appeared in this world, waves of young children were killed by a mysterious disease.

To make matters worse, an antibiotic vaccine did not come cheap. It was upwards of 5,000 yuan for a single injection. One million could only pay for 200 children. Fortunately, the orphanage was under the government’s care, and for the sake of welfare, Lin Derong was only required to pay half the regular price for each injection. In the end, 400 of his children managed to receive life-saving vaccinations.

All one-million of the donation money had been spent on these injections. Orphanages were inst.i.tutions that required constant infusions of funds and donations to run well. Though it was under the government’s care, a growing number of government officers wished that the orphanage did not exist.

“I have spent off all the one-million! Even if I have it, what makes you think that I have it with me right now?” asked Lin Derong with a smile while secretly getting himself ready for a fight.

The four three that followed behind Liu Meng were low-tier lackeys that terrorized the area, extorting money for their head, Liu Meng. Out of fear, most of their victims would eventually succ.u.mb to their will. Hence, they were surprised that Lin Derong, an elderly man, was bold enough to go against them. To them, Lin Derong and Qin Feng were just lame ducks, what looked like a quick and easy smash-and-grab job.

“Let’s show them a good time since they refused our kindness!”

Liu Meng swung his hand, signifying his goons to trash Lin Derong.

“Beat him up real good! We need to teach him a lesson he won’t forget! If he still fails to give me the money tomorrow, we will go to the orphanage and kill each of those children one by one!”

Lin Derong was filled with anger when he Liu Meng’s ruthless banter. With clenched fists, his face had turned beet red, and he was trembling as well.

“You’re nothing but a dumb director of an orphanage! How a low sc.u.m like you dare show such arrogance to us is beyond me!”

“Beat him up!”