Chapter 119 - Shi Fu (1) (1/2)

Fortunately, Lin Jian found out about the kidnapping matter by chance, otherwise... it would end up badly.

At first, Lin Jian got a report that one of his shopkeepers was having a shady business with one of Wang Fu's maidservant. His informant mentioned that they even spent the night together and lately it was getting bolder and bolder. He wanted to ask Yao Ying whether he knew that maidservant, but when he realized that Yao Ying didn't even know that Wang Fu was one of the owners of this hua lou, he kept these bits of information back.

He paid close attention but didn't interfere, after all, it was Wang Fu's matter and it had nothing to do with him. By the time he heard that a kid was kidnapped and being kept in the hua lou, he started to realize that something bigger was going on. Lin Jian found out that Yao Ying had already made a move and he just decided to deal with the aftermath. He already killed the shopkeeper as a reminder for the others. Their hua lou wasn't a place for them to do shady business.

The shopkeepers weren't actually part of the organization --- only three of them were and it was because they worked long enough and could be trusted. The recently hired shopkeepers didn't know anything about it and Lin Jian couldn't believe that one of them was bold enough to kidnap a kid and put jeopardy to their hua lou. It seemed like he wasn't strict enough, after all, this hua lou was mainly handled by him, so it had become his responsibility. He didn't hesitate to kill the shopkeeper to warn the others to behave and instill fear to them.

Lin Jian was curious why Yao Ying didn't try to ask for his help. Yao Ying already knew that he was handling this hua lou! It would be a piece of cake for him to save the kid. That was why he asked Yao Ying why didn't he ask for his help?

”I can't ask for your help every time I'm in trouble.” Yao Ying admitted. He didn't want to rely on other people too much and also he wanted to prove that he was capable of handling his own matter. A man's pride, to be precise. Besides, he wanted to learn to protect his people on his own. If there was a little bit setback and he kept asking for help, it would make him get used to it and become lazy.

Lin Jian shook his head at his stubbornness. ”Just find me when you need help.” He offered his friendship to Yao Ying wholeheartedly.

”Don't worry! I will!” Yao Ying grinned. ”Thanks for the offer. I will put it to good use.” Despite his pride, Yao Ying knew there would be a day he needed Lin Jian's help and his offer was deeply appreciated.

Lin Jian suddenly had a bad premonition when Yao Ying said that he would put it to good use. He gritted his teeth and stood by what he said, and hopefully, Yao Ying wouldn't abuse his offer too much.

”So, where's Shi Fu?” Yao Ying casually asked. ”Oh... and also General Lin? I haven't told him personally that I couldn't attend the morning drill. I should pay my respect to him.”

”Don't worry! I already explained to my father that you were sick and not slacking off, so you should be fine. Coincidentally, Shi Fu and my father are currently together. I will take you there!”

Yao Ying nodded and followed Lin Jian. However, he didn't expect to see the scene in front of him when he saw both Shi Fu and General Lin. His jaw practically dropped open in surprise, while Lin Jian only shook his head and sighed.

”Kneel down!” Shi Fu said.

”But... Shi Xiong! I am a general now!” General Lin whɨnėd. He felt like crying because of the old man in front of him. He would make him lose his dignity ah~.

”Although you are my general, you are still my Shi Di.” Shi Fu said heartlessly and he crossed both of his arms in front of his ċhėst, trying to intimidate General Lin.

”Errr.... Is General Lin Shi Fu's Shi Di?” Yao Ling asked Lin Jian in surprise. He really didn't see it coming!

”Yes,” Lin Jian answered. He looked at the scene in front of him without a change of expression. It seemed like it was a usual occurrence and Lin Jian already got used to it.

”What did General Lin do? Why is he being punished?” Yao Ying looked around and there was no one around. ”Why is there no one around?”

Lin Jian stifled his laughter. ”Why are you bombarding me with so many questions? There's an unspoken rule for everyone in this household. Whenever Shi Fu is here, no one is allowed to stay near him. If something like this happens, there will be no witness. Otherwise, my father's reputation will plummet.”

Yao Ying: ”Does this happen all the time?”

Lin Jian: ”Yep...”