Chapter 64 - 60: This is our blood-boiling ultimate combined technique!

"Bufan, do you know where your mistake lies?" Song Luping asked seriously. That gaze, that presence. Lin Li suddenly felt like he was facing Xue Jian. "Bufan doesn’t know, please teach me, Brother Ping!" Lin Li won’t be arrogant in front of someone who truly understands. Being humble leads to progress, he immediately slightly bowed his head, respectfully listening to the advice. Unfortunately, Song Luping is not Nansang’s teacher. Otherwise, Lin Li believes the task requiring attentive lessons would see progress soon. "Intelligence gathering is indeed a step we cannot avoid, but you should absolutely not be gathering intelligence at this moment." Facing the eager-to-learn Lin Li, Song Luping naturally held nothing back, earnestly starting a case analysis: "Bufan, what’s the time frame now? Others can forget, but you shouldn’t make such a low-level mistake: it’s a critical moment just after Light Noble Health Club has fully collapsed!" "Just now, after finishing my session, during some casual chat with the ladies, they told me they suspect an undercover directive has been issued, the kind where it’s advised not to publicize or attack secretly. Xiling Town is about to enter a dark era of a Great Qing purge, and everyone at Xiling Chicken Farm is on edge, constantly worried about impending doom. At this time, they are extremely sensitive to any external movements. Yet you choose to go undercover at this moment; if they notice, they won’t see you as a potential new client with growth potential. Instead, they’ll rather be safe than sorry, and will prioritize assuming that you, this unfamiliar face, are an informant for the cops—a bait for fishing enforcement! How long have you been stationed here? For all we know, you might already be under surveillance. If they identify you, you’ll immediately be added to the black service list. If you think you’re only being blacklisted by Tianhong, you’re gravely mistaken. News is shared among many chicken farms, which means Tianhong will spread your information to all farms they’re connected with. In time, the information will circulate more and more, until you’re completely isolated! Bai Bufan, loudly tell me are you an informant for the cops? Are you the bait!!" Song Luping held Lin Li’s shoulders, shaking them back and forth, his words unconsciously grew intense. Lucky that there are hardly any pedestrians around at this moment. Lin Li: "..." Faced with this question, how could he possibly respond? ...Brother, I am, I truly am. If it weren’t clear that Song Luping isn’t normal, Lin Li might even suspect he knows his true identity and is deliberately mocking him. Luckily it’s Song Luping. "I, Bai Bufan, am not!" Lin Li could only tighten his expression and respond loudly. "That’s right! Of course, you’re not! For people like us with ambition and goals, being mistaken for an informant and put on a blacklist is the greatest humiliation! So, Bufan, do you realize the severity of your mistake now: risking yourself during dangerous times indeed proves your courage and passion for the industry, I support you. But acting during such times means you must exercise caution—endlessly. Think thrice before taking action. One false move and it’s all over." "I understand, it indeed shows I haven’t thought deeply enough. I’m sorry Brother Ming, for letting down your expectations and guidance." Lin Li had to admit he didn’t consider these aspects. "It’s not entirely your fault, it’s an error commonly made by newcomers, and it can foster growth instead." Song Luping shook his head. "Even if you’ve not been discovered, your efforts are in vain; it’s the special period right now, and for safety, Tianhong are not accepting new customers, only well-known old clients are served." Song Luping spoke with a hint of pride in his tone. Lin Li suddenly looked up, how could this be? "Brother Ping, do you mean during this windy period, I’m completely out of luck with this shop?" Lin Li asked softly. If this is the case, he’ll need to change venues; can’t all shops be this cautious? If this lasts beyond a month, his task would exceed the time limit. "Fate is such a marvelous thing. Your previous outcome may indeed have been predestined, but now—you’ve met me, Xiaofan. This destined conclusion has long been rewritten! You’re out of luck with this store? Remember, I am here, with me here." Song Luping gently shook his head, then directly turned and walked towards the shop’s main door. The glowing orange neon lights shone on Song Luping’s body, casting a half-lit sun-like glow, revealing a divine greatness. He waved his hand, his voice gentle yet resolute: "God said, let there be light, and there was light in the world; I say, you have fate, Tianhong and you, thus have fate." Though his words were slow and calm, it made Song Luping’s figure suddenly seem more towering to Lin Li. Moved to tears. So inspiring, thank you, mentor! No one can say Brother Ping is not normal; he is the most reliable! "Bufan, stop being dazed, come on." "Coming, Brother Ping!" Lin Li immediately followed him. ... "Welcome back—oh, Brother Song, forgot something?" The front desk naturally recognized Song Luping who had just finished his session and returned, so he greeted him with a smile. "No, Xiaowen, let me introduce a guest, Bufan, come over." Although Lin Li was taller than Song Luping, Song Luping still wrapped his arm around Lin Li’s shoulder, positioning him beside himself. "Is this your child? Truly gifted." The front desk immediately complimented. "Cough cough cough—" Lin Li and Song Luping both choked on their saliva at the same time. Their eyes met, one saying "Could this be my son", the other "Could this be my dad?" "Xiaowen, do I really look that old to you? How old do you actually think I am?" Song Luping protested indignantly. The receptionist referred to as Xiaowen thought for a moment, hesitated a bit, and then decided to speak the truth: "Brother Song, we’re familiar with each other, so I won’t bother with the flattery we usually give guests to comfort them. Honestly, although I can’t tell how long you’ve lived, I can tell you won’t live much longer." Song Luping: "?" Lin Li immediately made a mental note, impressed by the receptionist’s sharpness. Besides, what she said was pretty accurate. "Brother Song, maybe you should take a break. We’re really afraid you’ll suddenly pass away in our shop one day, and taking so much medicine isn’t good for your health." Xiaowen’s aggression was really strong, but perhaps she genuinely cared for Song Luping. Considering that Song Luping was an aspiring and ambitious ’beetle’, who put himself in the lady’s shoes during the consumption process and respected every chicken, Lin Li could understand why Xiaowen could have such a ’seemingly harsh but genuinely caring’ attitude towards him. Honest advice is hard to take, but perhaps, this is also a form of true emotion and bond. Song Luping’s face turned red: "Xiaowen, how can you make up such things! I actually didn’t take any medicine!" Xiaowen took out half a pack of pills from the drawer and whispered, "Brother Song, Sister Wu just brought them over, you left them here after your massage. I thought you came back just to get this." Sildenafil Citrate Tablets (Super Super Super Enhanced Version). Lin Li turned his head to hold back his laughter. Song Luping frantically patted his pockets, and then his face turned alternating shades of pale and flush. Damn, he really forgot to take them. No wonder Xiaowen wasn’t surprised at all to see him come back after leaving, it was because of this. You can’t really abandon money for dignity, each pill is tens of yuan, and the remaining half pack is worth several hundred. Song Luping quickly reached out to put the pills back in his pocket, then immediately pushed Lin Li in front of him, dryly laughing: "Haha, Xiaowen, these things aren’t important, almost led you off topic. Now back to the main point. Xiaowen, this is my newly recognized younger brother. Haven’t you not been accepting new customers lately? But he wants to spend here, with my recommendation, it should be fine, right?" Only now did Xiaowen genuinely observe Lin Li. Although earlier discussions with Song Luping were of a special nature, nothing was explicitly mentioned, so normal customers wouldn’t care. But now Song Luping seemed to want to directly speak openly. "Brother Song’s introduction, of course, there’s no problem." This kind of super VIP premium old customer introducing a client on-site couldn’t possibly be an issue, so Xiaowen didn’t hesitate for long before giving an answer. Hearing this, Song Luping winked at Lin Li. The meaning was obvious—see, this is the charismatic appeal of me, the current Xiling Pimp King. The future is yours, but for now, it’s still mine! Lin Li cooperatively showed an admiring look. Seeing Song Luping turn his head and laugh foolishly, Lin Li also laughed. Tricking a fool can be quite fun. In the mirror embedded in the hall, Lin Li’s peripheral vision caught his current smile. Hey—looks kind of familiar? Why does it feel like he had seen this expression on Chen Yu Ying before? Hmm? "It’s really giving me this face, Xiaowen, rest assured, although I haven’t known Bufan for long, this kid is absolutely trustworthy." Lin Li’s look and expression made Song Luping quite pleased, and he wholeheartedly praised Lin Li to Xiaowen: "Don’t be deceived by his young age, now he’s still quite impressive. I saw him getting arrested with my own eyes, and you know what, the officer who arrested him had a particularly bad attitude towards him, almost pushing him into the car. I even saw him lift his leg as if wanting to kick Bufan but held back in the end." Lin Li blinked; what Song Luping said was true. At that time, Uncle Yang’s face was filled with frustration. "I almost couldn’t bear to watch. Tsk tsk, this kid, and the cops are like fire and water—definitely someone we can trust. It’s absolutely impossible for him to have issues, if he does, I’ll never be able to get it up again in this life, even with medicine!" Song Luping laughed. "..." Lin Li’s expression remained unchanged. Speaking of which. If it really doesn’t work, does that mean Song Luping will completely give up on these urges and that counts as mending his ways? —Not even possible to think wickedly anymore. Hope the vow comes true. "Bro, thank you for your trust in me. Rest assured, the outcome of trusting me will never change, from the past to now, from now to the future, always unchanged! I also swear, if I change, even taking medicine won’t work!" Lin Li sincerely looked at Song Luping, declaring aloud. Upon hearing this, Song Luping gazed at Lin Li in a daze. Although the vows sounded the same, the subjects were completely different. He himself had issues with impotence and hesitation, while Lin Li was a young man full of vigor—the weight of the punishment can’t be compared! As a result, his eyes grew moist. This, is absolute trust! This, is the bond of kindred spirits!