Chapter 30 - 30 30 Open a Detective Agency Together

Words : 1980 Updated : Sep 10th, 2025

30: Chapter 30 Open a Detective Agency Together 30: Chapter 30 Open a Detective Agency Together A long string of titles, signifying a person of professional caliber. But in Lin Xiaosu’s eyes, it was nothing but a decorative pillow. However, perspectives differ, as do heights, and so naturally do opinions. Ms. Sun quickly glanced over all the information, her face brightening with joy: “Now, that’s a real teacher. If Director Zhou really can bring him here, I can also introduce you to a few more people.” “Then it’s settled. I’ll send him a message right now.” The message was sent, and soon, the reply came: “Yes!” The storm that had brewed in this office calmed down in just half an hour. Old Zhou and Ms. Sun both thought they were the only ones aware of this turbulence, but they were wrong. Lin Xiaosu had not only heard the entire conversation, but he also saw the chat content on the phone. What about Miao Ruolan? Seemed like she was practicing horse stance ten meters away, but her facial expression changed, along with the dialogue inside the room... After class ended and the children dispersed, Miao Ruolan stepped into Old Zhou’s office, shyly smiling: “Director Zhou, I’ve thought it over and feel that this job isn’t suitable for me. Thank you for holding me in such high regard, but I think I’ll pass. There’s something at home...” Old Zhou was overjoyed inwardly, but his face had to maintain a look of hesitation... After a polite exchange, he easily shifted the conversation in his favor, “You’ve taught 15 classes here... As we agreed before, 50 bucks a class, that makes 750 in total, please take it.” Miao Ruolan accepted half a month’s salary, 750 bucks. It was a low salary, but even so, she still felt she wasn’t up to the task. Miao Ruolan looked up to the sky and gently exhaled. Walking gracefully, she stepped out of the Martial Arts Hall’s main gate, even greeting the security uncle before she left. Outside, two students also took the initiative to greet her. She patted the children’s heads with a face full of kindness. After the kids boarded the bus, the friendly smile on Miao Ruolan’s face disappeared. She silently sighed and turned to walk towards her little electric scooter... At the electric scooter, a man emerged from behind a tree, smiling slightly: “Ruolan, I am Li Diandian’s classmate and neighbor, Lin Xiaosu.” Miao Ruolan stopped in her tracks, sizing him up, and a smile slowly formed on her face: “I know you. Dian Dian always mentions you to me. Why have you come here?” “I came especially to find you.” “Did Dian Dian return?” “No, she won’t be back for a while...” Lin Xiaosu reiterated what he had told his Second Aunt last night. Miao Ruolan was silent for a while, then smiled softly: “That’s wonderful. She’s the most suitable for the national combat team. She finally found the right path for herself.” Lin Xiaosu said, “Yes, she found the path that suits her best. What about you? Where is your path?” Miao Ruolan’s eyes shifted slightly: “What, worried I might starve to death?” With her eyes shifting this way, Lin Xiaosu suddenly noticed how expressive they were. A light twirl seemed to make people forget the plainness of her appearance. “Impossible. If a master like you could starve, then this society is too terrifying!” Miao Ruolan’s gaze settled on his face, deep in thought... “I was inside just now! Others may not see your strength, but I can!” His voice was very low. Miao Ruolan exhaled softly: “I actually saw you.” “Not only did you see me, you also heard Old Zhou’s conversation with Ms. Sun,” Lin Xiaosu said. “A heightened sixth sense is also a power of Ancient Martial Arts, right?” “Ancient Martial power is boundless, and I’ve only scratched the surface. The most fatal thing is that this era, it can’t accommodate Ancient Martial.” “No, this era is all-encompassing, there are no skills that can’t be accommodated, only misplaced opportunities!” Lin Xiaosu said: “I came to you today because I want to cooperate with you on a project.” “What project?” “I want to start a Detective Agency. I can’t do it alone, so I’m looking for a partner.” Miao Ruolan was surprised: “A Detective Agency? What does it do? Private detective?” “Yes!” “Is that allowed? I thought only foreign countries allow that.” “The regulations have changed, Daxia now allows it, just not many are willing to do it. But you could also understand that not many have the capability to do it,” Lin Xiaosu said. “But we can!” Miao Ruolan was tempted... She had the skills, but no platform. Her situation was actually harder than Li Diandian’s. Li Diandian mastered visible, tangible Combat Skills, and there were national sports teams for combat, so her path was quite broad. Even if Li Diandian was too ‘tigerish’ and rebellious, she could still return to a small county town to open a Martial Arts Hall and teach people to fight. For parents of students, modern-day combat sports are attractive. It exercises the muscles and strengthens the body. But what about Miao Ruolan? Ancient Martial Arts were very special, extremely difficult to learn, not something those exercising-focused children could handle. The children couldn’t take that kind of hardship. Even if the kids could endure the hardship, parents wouldn’t want it. Everyone only believes what they see with their eyes, and as for inner True Qi that can’t be described or made sense of, who would believe it? Paying high tutoring fees, watching their children practice in the bitter cold of winter and the extreme heat of summer, and yet, the children apparently progress not at all – the children’s suffering aside, the key is that they feel their money has simply sunk into the Black Water River, without even causing a ripple... So, the path for Miao Ruolan was extremely, extremely narrow. There are signs indicating that if she were to rely on her current job for food, there’s a high chance she would starve to death. Today’s incident is clear evidence of that. And now, Lin Xiaosu had just extended an invitation to her... “I’m completely unfamiliar with this field. I might not be able to do it,” Miao Ruolan said, although excited, she was an honest person. “I’m familiar with it!” Lin Xiaosu said. “Then what... what can I do to help you?” “The role you can play is very important. In the detective industry, it’s inevitable to offend people. In case someone comes to smash my head or flip our table, you can step up to protect our Detective Agency!” Miao Ruolan snorted with laughter: “Nonsense, not everything calls for a fight.” “When we don’t need to fight, you could manage our finances, guard the store, and take on cases.” The smile faded from Miao Ruolan’s face, her usually lively eyes now still and fixed on him: “Are you serious?” “Of course I am serious!” A twinkle seemed to slowly bloom in Miao Ruolan’s eyes: “Well then, boss, how much salary do you plan to pay me?” “How much can you accept?” “2000... or even 1500 is fine! Per month!” Miao Ruolan said. Lin Xiaosu laughed: “Your requirements are really low, but unfortunately, as low as it is, I still can’t agree!” Miao Ruolan was a bit confused... Lin Xiaosu explained: “I’ve already said before, we are partners. So, I am not your boss. We are both shareholders, equal in rights and interests, we’ll split the income evenly, and share the rent and utilities.” Miao Ruolan understood: “That’s not right, really not right. I’m completely unfamiliar with this industry, I can’t do much...” “You can help me fight! If there’s a need...” “Even if I fight, my effort isn’t worth much, as you saw just now, I’m only worth fifty yuan a lesson...” “That’s because Old Zhou has no eye for talent!” “Anyway... anyway... I can’t take advantage of you!” “So, would you let me take a little advantage, then?” As Lin Xiaosu’s last words hung in the air, the conversation came to an abrupt halt... Miao Ruolan’s mouth was half-open, unable to utter a sound. Lin Xiaosu’s gaze shifted, and inside he cursed, “Crap!” Had he said something wrong? Created a misunderstanding? “Never mind, let’s be frank with each other,” Lin Xiaosu chose his words carefully: “I’m interested in...ahem... I’m interested in Ancient Martial Arts. It’s just, if there’s a chance, that is.” Miao Ruolan felt as if her heart had suddenly plummeted from the clouds: “You want to learn Ancient Martial Arts?” “Ahem... I also know that, as the old saying goes, ‘the magic should not be passed on lightly.’ But in modern society, many things have changed, and it’s a pity for such a miraculous magic to be left unlearned, as the ancients would say: ‘Pearls cast before swine.'” Miao Ruolan smiled... Her smile was infinitely pure... Lin Xiaosu couldn’t decipher her smile, but he could see that it was definitely not mockery. Miao Ruolan said: “In modern society, many things have truly changed. You couldn’t imagine that my father once had a crazy idea. He wanted to share our ‘Rejuvenation Skill’ online for anyone to practice.” Lin Xiaosu was stunned: “Why would he do that?” “The story goes back five years ago...” No, the origin of the event was ten years ago. Ten years ago, a young man who was enthusiastic about Ancient Martial Arts sought her father out and pleaded with him to teach him martial arts. What did her father say? Actually, he had always had a dream of passing down his family’s Cultivation Technique. In modern society, few people learn martial arts, and now that someone finally showed interest, he was overjoyed and immediately accepted the young man as his disciple and taught him carefully. However, after five full years of practice, that young man didn’t make any progress at all. Gradually, the young man grew impatient. Eventually, he fell out with her father, telling everyone that her father was a swindler. He said he had been fooled for a whole five years, losing over a thousand yuan in New Year’s gifts and four old hens. Her father was furious. He personally returned all the New Year’s gifts and the four old hens, and after facing ridicule from the villagers, he went home and smoked through the night in the courtyard. The next morning, the old man found Miao Ruolan, who was still in college, with red eyes, he asked her: “Daughter, what do you say if we post our ‘Rejuvenation Skill’ online?” Miao Ruolan was puzzled at the time: “Dad, why would you want to do that?” The old man said: “I refuse to believe there’s nobody in Daxia who can master it! Only if a stranger succeeds, can our Miao Family clear its name!” The opinion of his fellow villagers mattered greatly to the old man—he simply couldn’t bear the stigma of being labeled a swindler. Thus, he indeed dreamt of someone practicing the ‘Rejuvenation Skill’. What about the principle that ‘magic should not be passed on lightly’? He wanted to pass it on, but simply couldn’t find anyone... So, for Lin Xiaosu to learn the Miao Family’s ‘Rejuvenation Skill’ in the new era wasn’t an issue at all... Lin Xiaosu was elated: “Does this mean I could actually go back with you now and meet my Martial Arts master?”

Chapter 30 - 30 30 Open a Detective Agency Together

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