Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 97: How about we take down a fraud ring? (Please subscribe) (1/2)
Chapter 98: Chapter 97: How about we take down a fraud ring? (Please subscribe)
In Yundian University, inside a guesthouse B&B.
Lin Chuan was nestled in a comfortable rocking chair, watching the remarks of this group of “unlawful elements,” and couldn’t help but sit up suddenly.
It was as if a gravely ill person had shot up in shock!
His fingers swiftly pressed the phone’s keyboard, typing out a long string of information.
“This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Also, the author solemnly declares that he is cooperating with the police station—beware of the green corpse of Handon!”
“You’re all smearing my reputation in the group chat; every single one of you must subscribe fully to console my injured soul!”
‘Mr. Lin, compared to a full subscription, how about this?’ A reader with the nickname ‘Old Bai’ sent a screenshot.
The image displayed a reward notification.
[You have rewarded ‘All-In’ with an Alliance Leader’s Treasure Chest*1, becoming the first Alliance Hierarch of ‘All-In’!]
Lin Chuan’s eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face, “This is strong! Super true fan!”
Old Bai asked again, “Will the author still be in Dali tonight?”
Lin Chuan thought about Xia Qingqing and Shen Qianqian’s travel plans and replied, “Yes.”
“I’ll arrive in Dali tonight. Let me treat you to dinner,” Old Bai sent another message.
The unlawful elements in the group started to caution one another.
‘Old Bai, don’t go, I’m afraid the author will sell you off as a piglet!’
‘Author, you’ve already taken his Alliance Leader’s Treasure Chest, just spare him this time.’
‘Author, you don’t want to be reported and end up in a cell, right?’
Unexpectedly, Old Bai replied, “Don’t worry, brothers. I have a master’s degree from a 985 university. The author can’t trick me with his little skills; I’ll share my journey of online romance turning into reality.”
Lin Chuan typed out a question mark.
Online romance turning into reality?
Having spent quite some time in the virtual factory area and coming into contact with fraud-related stuff, he subconsciously linked ‘online romance turning into reality’ with ‘pig-butchering scam’.
Meanwhile, the reader ‘Old Bai’ in the chat group had already started sharing with the group members.
‘Old Bai, is your online romance reliable?’
‘Of course, it is. We agreed to meet on May 2, but I want to surprise her, so I plan to arrive in ‘Dali’ the night before to get things ready.’
‘She asked to meet you?’
‘No, I asked her out. We’ve already video chatted; she’s pretty, considerate, and she’s always wanted to go to Dali, saying it’s beautiful with fresh breezes, so I asked her to meet in Dali.’
‘Ss! Romantic!’
‘I read some guides online, and they say Dali is a great place for lovebirds; wait for my good news, brothers!’
‘Online love has its risks, so be cautious when you meet up in person.’ someone reminded.
‘What risks? She’s just a frail girl, what could she possibly do to me?’ Old Bai retorted.
‘Did you not pay attention to the ‘pig-butchering scam’ conversation between the author and Feng?’
‘I know about that, but so far, she hasn’t spent a penny of my money nor asked for any gifts. I think she’s sincere, not a scammer.’
‘If I do run into a scam, I’ll drag Mr. Lin down with me, haha!’
‘…’
Lin Chuan watched the chat of these lawless elements in the group and shook his head.
There indeed were people who escaped from the virtual factory area.
There were also those heading to Dali for an online romance become reality.
Nevertheless, the public safety of Dali was rather good; there shouldn’t be any kidnapping or fraud.
At that moment.
‘Old Bai’ added Lin Chuan as a friend and sent a message: “Author, I’m preparing to fly to Dali now, I’ll come find you tonight for some fun.”
Lin Chuan smiled, “Sure.”
“We’ll talk tonight,” Old Bai replied.
Lin Chuan nodded and then closed the group chat.
9:00.
At the three-room inn, Shen Qianqian and Xia Qingqing were already up, each grooming and dressing themselves, looking beautiful as they appeared in the living room.
Shen Qianqian wore a moon-white dress, her hair draped over her shoulders, exuding an ethereal charm, and she carried a small pink backpack with a little yellow duck hanging from it.
Xia Qingqing chose a light pink chiffon blouse with khaki mermaid skirt, her short hair hanging down. She held a pair of sunglasses, with no additional decorations, embodying a pure and innocent charm.
“Let’s get going, Lin Chuan.”
Lin Chuan dressed simply, in a loose T-shirt and washed denim jeans, with a pair of sneakers. If he put on sunglasses, he would have looked somewhat rakishly handsome.
The three walked along the streets around Erhai Lake, attracting quite a few glances.
However,
once the girls started shopping, they became lively and energetic.
Boys, on the other hand, would quickly become tired and worn out.
Lin Chuan sat alone by the roadside, enjoying the unique atmosphere of Dali.
The sky was a clear and bright blue adorned with a few clouds, refreshing breezes blowing, causing the waves of Erhai Lake to bloom like flowers.
Seagulls flew past, emitting one or two crisp calls.
“Making money from writing indeed means one should get out more,” Lin Chuan mused, resting his hands on the stone chair.
Suddenly, a woman in eye-catching red clothes approached him.
“Handsome, are you alone? Are you interested in joining someone for a trip?” she asked.
“Not interested.”
Lin Chuan shook his head.
“Traveling alone is so dull. It’d be much more interesting together,” the woman said with a playful laugh.
“I have no money,” Lin Chuan said bluntly.
“I’m not after your money,” she laughed.
“I have called the police!” Lin Chuan said.
“No romance, no wonder you’ll be single for life!” the woman cursed as she collided head-on with Shen Qianqian and Xia Qingqing, who were returning to find Lin Chuan.
“Sister, who’s going to be single for life?” Xia Qingqing asked with a smile.
“Him!”
The woman pointed at Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan helplessly waved his hands.
Xia Qingqing and Shen Qianqian sat down beside Lin Chuan, blinked their eyes, and looked at the woman.
The woman, seeing Lin Chuan with a beauty on each side, huffed in frustration and walked away, having been made a fool of herself.
At that moment, the two policewomen moved away from Lin Chuan’s side.
Shen Qianqian teased, “Writer Lin, you have quite the charm. It didn’t take long for a woman to hit on you.”
Lin Chuan shook his head helplessly, “That woman was a scam artist.”
Out of professional habit, the two policewomen immediately looked in the direction the woman had left, ready to take her to the local police station.
“How could you tell she was a scam artist?” Xia Qingqing asked curiously.
“She hit on me!”
“Do you have the ‘Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils’ like the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, that you could see it?” Xia Qingqing was slightly taken aback.