Chapter 100: From Now On, You Belong to Me
“Let me introduce you. These five have just joined our Qin family, and from now on, we are one family.” As he spoke, the others began introducing themselves.
Lo Shanhe found himself paying more attention to Xia Ningshuang before him. Unlike the people Lin Li had previously introduced, Lo Shanhe knew at first glance that Xia Ningshuang’s strength was formidable. However, now that she was in her current state, it seemed unlikely she would fully recover—at least under normal circumstances.
At that moment, Lin Li asked her, “How do you feel about your scar’s recovery recently?”
Xia Ningshuang pondered briefly before answering immediately, “It’s much better than before, all thanks to Mr. Lin for giving me this opportunity.”
Lo Shanhe sneered, “The young master’s strength goes far beyond what you’ve seen so far. In the future, he might bring you even greater surprises.”
“Miss Xia, you’d better prepare yourself mentally in advance.”
Xia Ningshuang glanced at Lo Shanhe but said nothing more. By now, she had roughly understood the situation. It seemed the whole affair was exactly as she had suspected.
With that, Lin Li gave the newcomers a brief overview of the Qin family’s current enterprises, then escorted them to the Qin residence.
Faced with the grand villa before them, the five were bewildered. Such luxury was beyond anything they had ever known. After all, their lives under the Star Palace Organization had been filled with hardship and toil, with nothing else to enjoy. But with Lin Li, everything was different.
“I know how poorly you were treated in the Star Palace Organization, but with me, it’s a whole new world. We’re all brothers here. If you ever need anything, just say the word,” Lin Li said, then took several bank cards from Fang Tai’s hand.
“These contain your funds for the next month’s activities. If there’s anything you need help with, just let me know. As long as it’s within my power, I’ll solve it quickly for you.”
Lo Shanhe held the bank card in his trembling hand. What kind of development was this? When they were in the Star Palace Organization’s Southern Branch, such treatment was unimaginable.
Lo Shanhe was somewhat composed, but the Four Guardians were visibly stunned. Even when they went on missions, they had to pay their own way; the organization never provided a cent. Compared to that, Lin Li’s generosity was staggering.
Though they didn’t know the exact amounts on the cards, considering Lin Li’s vast enterprises, it had to be no less than fifty thousand, right?
Lo Shanhe thought this as Lin Li said, “There’s five hundred thousand in there, enough for you all to live comfortably in Jiang City for a month.”
“What I want you to do in Jiang City is quite simple. The matters I can’t handle directly must be entrusted to you.”
“Besides that, you must ensure all contact with the outside world is completely severed.”
“You know I have a rather troublesome rival here named Ye Aotian—he’s cunning and shares my exact name.”
“So one day, if you encounter someone like him, don’t hesitate—beat him up thoroughly. Even if you kill him, it doesn’t matter.”
With ease, Lin Li instilled a false understanding and belief in Lo Shanhe and the Four Guardians. Yet these men hadn’t realized they had already aligned themselves with the wrong person.
Su Lan, who had been observing quietly, admired Lin Li’s boldness and skill. He had swiftly enticed Ye Aotian’s strategists and guardians to his side, even making them willingly serve him.
Such ability was not something just anyone could wield.
At this moment, the strategists and guardians had no complaints about Lin Li. The young master was far more generous than their original leader.
Lo Shanhe nearly wept, half-kneeling on the ground.
“I never imagined the young master to be so magnanimous. At first, I thought following you would be full of hardship, but it seems I was too narrow-minded.”
“Please forgive me, young master.”
“From this day forward, our lives belong to you. Even if you order us to walk through fire or climb sharp blades, we wouldn’t flinch.”
Seeing Lo Shanhe’s moved expression, Lin Li helped him to his feet with both hands.
“Get up quickly! You’re all my brothers.”
“How could I ask you to do dangerous things?”
“You didn’t truly experience life when you were with the Star Palace Organization, so these next fifteen days, enjoy the life of the wealthy.”
Lin Li then sent Lo Shanhe and the Four Guardians away.
At that moment, Su Lan spoke up, “Aren’t you worried they might one day discover your true identity because of certain matters?”
Lin Li shook his head.
“I don’t know what trouble Ye Aotian ran into today. He didn’t arrive on time, so I met with them first.”
“The slogans, the time, the place—all matched.”
“Although some details were off, overall, there was no major problem.”
Lin Li had already given the five new men new phones, completely severing their ties with the Star Palace Organization. Now, they were his main forces. Even if they realized the truth one day, it would be too late.
One had to admit, Lin Li’s move to undercut his enemies at their root was brilliant.
He used the Star Palace Organization’s own money to buy their people—and then had them serve him.
Truly ingenious!
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Meanwhile, Ye Aotian had wasted half a day before finally arriving at the restaurant.
Chen Aolong quietly asked, “Young master, we’re so late. What if they left early?”
Ye Aotian sneered coldly.
“Even if I gave him ten lives, he wouldn’t dare do that.”
“Until he successfully meets with me, they can only wait quietly here.”
Ye Aotian was confident in his strength and ability, never expecting unexpected situations.
But upon entering the restaurant, he was shocked to find it completely empty.
The waiter glanced at Ye Aotian.
“Sorry, we’re closing now. If you need anything, please come back another day.”
Ye Aotian asked, “Has anyone strange come here during the day?”
The waiter shook his head.
“There are so many people here every day, I can’t possiblyI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.