Chapter 101: Fatty Seeks Help
Chapter 101: Fatty Seeks Help
While the two were talking, the person who went out to gather information returned. After reporting quietly into Yan Zhongqing’s ear, Yan Zhongqing’s face immediately darkened.
“Dad, what’s wrong?”
“Langshi, you were right. That Lin Mu is indeed fine. The assassin only seriously injured him. Now, the First Hospital has already saved him.”
Yan Zhongqing snorted angrily, then called over the old steward.
“Contact Blood Thorn immediately. See what they have to say.”
The old steward nodded, then walked aside to make a phone call. Shortly after, he returned.
“Family Head, I expressed the Yan Family’s dissatisfaction. Blood Thorn agreed to refund ninety percent of the commission, but they will not send anyone again. They do not take action against the same target twice.”
“What? It’s over just like that?”
Yan Zhongqing was instantly furious.
“Yes, Family Head. That is Blood Thorn’s rule. There’s nothing we can do. It seems we have to consider other methods.”
The old steward was also helpless. They had no authority over Blood Thorn. If they were to fall out with them, everyone might be in danger. After all, Blood Thorn was a top-tier assassin organization.
“Dad, let’s go to the study to talk. I have some ideas to share with you.”
Yan Langshi stood up. Yan Zhongqing nodded, and the two went up to the study on the second floor.
“What is it, Langshi?”
“Dad, always entrusting tasks to others is ultimately inconvenient. Should we establish a team similar to Blood Thorn that we can mobilize when necessary?”
“What do you mean?”
Yan Zhongqing’s eyes immediately lit up.
“Exactly. For the family to remain invincible in the long run, some matters must be resolved covertly. Therefore, I believe it is very necessary to form such a team.”
A glint flashed in Yan Langshi’s eyes.
“That’s a good idea, but how do we implement it? Where do we find the people?”
Yan Zhongqing smiled slightly. It was good for young people to have ideas, but putting plans into action was a long journey. Such matters required trustworthy individuals. If exposed, the Yan Family would be pushed into the spotlight.
“Dad, I’ve already thought it through. We can recruit ordinary assassins from retired soldiers. They received strict training in the military and can adapt quickly. We can train a large group in a short time.”
“As for high-level assassins, we must search for them gradually. They must be Ancient Martial Arts Experts to deal with formidable targets.”
“I don’t think that’s suitable. Retired soldiers won’t take up this line of work. They’ve been trained in the military for too long, and their beliefs have been deeply ingrained. It’s hard for them to change. This won’t work.”
Yan Zhongqing thought for a moment, then shook his head.
“Dad, in this day and age, money can make the devil turn the mill. Many retired soldiers can’t find suitable jobs after leaving the military. I don’t deny that they retain their military beliefs, but people still have to make a living.”
“They have families and children. Even if they don’t think for themselves, they have to consider their families, right? It’s just that I need your help with some matters.”
Yan Langshi smiled slightly. He had already considered what Yan Zhongqing was worried about.
“Tell me, how do you want me to help?”
“Funding and personnel. I need your help with both.”
“Funding is definitely not a problem, but where do I find the personnel?”
Yan Zhongqing looked at his son with a puzzled expression.
“I know you don’t have the personnel, but others do. You can use your connections in the Military Department to get a list of retired soldiers. That shouldn’t be too difficult, right?”
Yan Langshi grinned and blinked.
“That shouldn’t be a problem. It seems I’m really getting old. My mind isn’t as sharp as it used to be. I’ll have Uncle Zhong take care of it later.”
Yan Zhongqing nodded and rubbed his hair with a self-mocking smile.
“Then I’ll trouble you, Dad.”
“We’re family. No need to be polite. Besides, you’re thinking about the Yan Family’s future. I’m very pleased. Finally, I can ease the burden on my shoulders a bit.”
While the Yan father and son were discussing family plans, over at the hospital, Lin Mu had been moved to the Special Care Ward. Several people gathered around his bedside.
Just as everyone was expressing their concern, Xing Weilong entered the room with a few people, carrying a large fruit basket.
“Brother Lin, why didn’t you tell me you were in trouble? I was worried sick!”
Xing Weilong burst into tears and threw himself onto Lin Mu. His fat body immediately made Lin Mu groan in pain. The two women nearby quickly pulled the chubby Fatty off.
“Are you trying to kill him? Don’t you know A-Mu has a chest injury? Are you trying to make him die faster by pressing on him like that?!”
Ye Zixi angrily tapped Xing Weilong’s forehead and shouted loudly.
“Brother Lin, you’re blessed and destined for a long life. You’ll definitely be fine. Besides, so many beauties are worried about you. You wouldn’t want to leave them behind, right?”
Xing Weilong wiped his tears and snot sheepishly, grinning as he spoke.
“Come on, what do you really want from me? It can’t be just a visit, right?”
Lin Mu rubbed his chest and said with annoyance.
“Brother Lin, how can you say that? It really hurts my feelings. Our bond is so deep; shouldn’t I visit you when you’re injured? Ah, my fragile heart is deeply wounded.”
Xing Weilong sighed dramatically, his expression worthy of an Oscar award.
“Alright, alright. We can’t do anything about your fragile little heart. Just say what you want directly.”
Seeing Fatty’s pained expression, Lin Mu guessed the guy must have something on his mind.
“As expected, nothing escapes Brother Lin’s eyes. Ah, Brother Lin, I really need your help this time. Otherwise, my future has no hope at all.”
Xing Weilong straightened his expression and spoke seriously.
“What? Did you get some incurable disease?”
Lin Mu raised an eyebrow.
“Brother Lin, are you cursing me to die?”
Xing Weilong rolled his eyes speechlessly.
“If it’s not some fatal illness, why are you making such a long face? Is there something scarier than death?”
Lin Mu smiled slightly, studying Fatty with interest.
“Brother Lin, this time it’s really more serious than death. You have to help me think of a way.”
Xing Weilong pleaded with a pained expression.
“Tell me about it. Let’s see if I can help.”
Seeing Xing Weilong’s expression, Lin Mu didn’t think he was lying and grew a bit curious.
“Brother Lin, take a look at this photo first.”
Xing Weilong pulled a photo from his pocket and handed it to Lin Mu.
Lin Mu took it, looked, and burst into loud laughter, causing his chest injury to ache. The two women glanced curiously, took the photo, and immediately couldn’t hold back their laughter either.
“Fatty, this woman, don’t say it, but she’s a perfect match for you!”
“Brother Lin, stop joking. I’m already almost three hundred pounds. If I add her, we won’t need to buy a bed at home—we can just sleep on the floor.”
Xing Weilong held his head and let out a mournful cry.
“No way! Did I actually guess right? Is this someone your family set you up with?”
Lin Mu was speechless. He had only said it casually, never expecting it to come true.
“Yeah, we only met once. Now that woman is clinging to me. What should I do?”
“Brother Lin, my future should be filled with beautiful women. I don’t want it to be ruined like this!”
“With her looks, forget marrying her—just looking at her a couple more times makes me lose my appetite. How am I supposed to live like this?!”
Xing Weilong slumped to the floor in agony, feeling as though his future was dark, with no light in sight.
“Fatty, how can you say that about her? By your standards, she’s much slimmer than you.”
Lin Mu looked at the fatty on the floor and said with a laugh.
“Brother Lin, please, stop making fun of me. Hurry and help me think of a solution. You’re so good with women, surrounded by beauties. You must have a way. Save me!”
“This girl, her family background is quite good, right?”
“It’s not bad, similar to ours.”
“What about her character? How is it?”
“How would I know? We only met once. Right now, I’m busy avoiding her. Who has time to care about her character?”
Fatty let out a sorrowful sigh. The two women beside him burst into another fit of giggles.
“Fatty, that’s a matter of perspective. From my point of view, this girl has a good bone structure. If she loses weight successfully, she’ll definitely be a very beautiful woman.”
Lin Mu examined the photo carefully, then spoke with a serious expression.
“Brother Lin, what kind of international joke is that? With her current face, I can’t even imagine what kind of beauty she could become in my dreams.”
Xing Weilong looked like he was about to faint.
“How do you know she won’t become a beauty? To be honest, with your appearance, any woman would avoid you. A girl like this, who clings to you after just one meeting—you should be laughing in your dreams.”
Lin Mu laughed heartily.
“Brother Lin, I’m kneeling before you. Really, stop torturing me. Think of a way to get rid of her for me.”
Xing Weilong had been with quite a few beautiful women. Although he was fat himself, he absolutely could not accept his woman being this heavy.
What’s more, the chubby girl’s status was quite significant. He couldn’t use any underhanded methods, or else if her family pursued the matter, he wouldn’t have a good outcome either.
Now it was like a hot potato—he couldn’t discard it, yet he had no choice but to seek Lin Mu’s help for a solution.
“Fatty, if you trust me, accept her. If she loses weight successfully, she’ll definitely be a great beauty. I’m really not lying to you. Since she likes you so much, set a condition for her. If she agrees, then you accept her.”
Lin Mu straightened his expression and spoke earnestly.
“Brother Lin, of course I trust you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to you. Hurry, tell me, what condition?”
“Lose weight together with her. If she truly likes you, I think she’ll agree.”
Lin Mu smiled slightly and stated the condition.