Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Young Lady, Please Behave Yourself
The one-eyed man clearly had an audacious plan in mind.
Wu Sheng saw right through him.
He couldn't care less about the guy.
To put it bluntly: Wu Sheng isn't the kind of person who just casually becomes sworn brothers with anyone. Swearing brotherhood is no small matter—it depends on a connection, doesn't it?
Now... the one-eyed man's actions were making him feel really awkward.
It was unbearable.
Wu Sheng's mind was working hard, thinking of a way to make the one-eyed man back off. "Swearing brotherhood is something between the three of us," he thought. "Why must you force yourself into it? I, Wu Sheng, being the heir of the Wu family, only associate with people of status. You..."
He stopped himself.
Lin Fan and Old Zhang exchanged a glance.
They felt like something was off.
What was the one-eyed man grinning about all by himself?
Also, Wu Sheng wanted to swear brotherhood with them, but they weren't interested in such a bond. To Lin Fan, his best friends were Old Zhang and Little Bao.
They hadn't known Wu Sheng for very long, and their relationship hadn't developed to the point where swearing brotherhood made sense. So, they outright rejected Wu Sheng's request.
"So, what do you think? How does my idea sound?" asked the one-eyed man.
He knew this kind of request was bound to be rejected.
But opportunities are seized by those who ask.
If you don't speak up, how will anyone know what you really want?
And what if... what if it actually works?
Just thinking about it made him a little excited.
Wu Sheng gave him a weird look, thinking, "Seriously? We've been ignoring you all this time, and yet you're still bold enough to ask how it feels?"
"Not great," Wu Sheng replied.
The one-eyed man gave an awkward laugh. "I figured as much—it didn't seem great to me either."
As expected, he was rejected.
But even so, the one-eyed man didn't lose hope. A rejection is just a rejection, no big deal. As the head of a special department in Yanhai City, one must have a strong heart.
Wu Sheng rolled his eyes.
Now you realize?
Just then...
After the excitement had passed, Wu Sheng felt a chill. He looked down and realized he was only wearing his underwear, with his clothes neatly folded beside him. Calmly, he started getting dressed, trying to figure out what had happened.
Last night... did I lose my chastity?
As he assessed his body, he found no discomfort. Even the more private areas felt fine—no pain, no swelling.
This meant that last night had been safe.
The most he probably suffered was being groped.
In an apartment building.
Room 1808.
Zhou Hu and Wang Erdan were fixing the plumbing. Lately, business had been booming. At first, they didn't know why. They just assumed their cleaning company had finally gained some recognition, and people were steadily hiring them to clear their drains.
Until later...
They realized they were overthinking it.
Zhou Hu and Erdan cleared the garbage from the pipes, exchanged a helpless glance, and looked toward the living room.
There, a middle-aged woman sat next to the "Tiger Egg Wizard," her smile as bright as a flower, diligently feeding him fruit.
"Tasty, isn't it? These fruits are really expensive. This bunch of grapes alone cost several thousand. I wouldn't share them with just anyone."
The middle-aged woman gazed at the Tiger Egg Wizard's handsome face.
So dashing.
Red lips, white teeth.
Oh my, it was too much to handle—so tempting, especially the way his firm chest could be seen through his white shirt.
"Handsome young man, isn't your line of work exhausting?"
The middle-aged woman acted like a predator, ready to devour the young man before her. Her chubby hand began to move slowly, gently caressing the back of his hand, her nails teasing as she seduced him.
"If you're tired, just tell Auntie. I can open both my heart and... well, here for you."
She spoke bluntly. The Tiger Egg Wizard was so uncomfortable from her touches, but he didn't dare move away, letting her take advantage.
Zhou Hu and Erdan had warned him.
This was a regular client, one they absolutely could not offend. The company's survival depended on whether she would keep giving them work.
"Erdan, I think our business is finally about to flourish," Zhou Hu said, satisfied. As long as there was work, no matter how disgusting the drains were, they'd grit their teeth and clean them until spotless.
Then he looked over at the Tiger Egg Wizard, whom they had picked up off the street. Bringing him on board had truly been profitable.
Ever since he joined, business had taken off.
Take the lady before them, for instance. She had called them over to unclog her drain several times over the past few days—once even four times in a single day. Each time, she paid 200 yuan, and they nearly made over 1,000 yuan in a single day.
Of course.
He knew this woman had her eye on the Tiger Egg Wizard. At this rate, she'd soon want him to unblock her metaphorical drain as well.
What a flirt.
Zhou Hu might not be well-educated, but he knew a good thing when he saw it. Sure, she could take some liberties, but if things got too serious, it would be better for her to stop dreaming.
For such a small sum, dreaming of getting your hands on the most handsome member of our team, the Tiger Egg Wizard? Dream on.
"Miss, your drain has been fully unclogged. I think it's time for us to head out," Zhou Hu said.
For house calls, they didn't bring Gege Wizard, fearing he'd scare the clients. He was left at home to guard the place, much like a guard dog.
The middle-aged woman said, "So soon?"
"Yep, it's so clean now that you could see your reflection," Zhou Hu replied.
Of course, it was clean.
They had been there so many times lately that even the dirtiest pipes had been scrubbed spotless. There wasn't a single speck of dirt left.
The middle-aged woman was reluctant to let the young man leave. She had just started holding his hand, and if things progressed, maybe she could invite him into her heart.
"I'll pay extra. Clean it again. You know I'm a clean freak and can't stand even the slightest smell."
Zhou Hu said, "That won't do. Someone else is waiting for us. We have to go."
Erdan had told him they needed to use scarcity as a tactic. They couldn't let these older women get too much of a good thing all at once. They had to keep them longing, so business would keep flowing in.
After some practical experience, Zhou Hu had to admit Erdan was right. The guy was smart—who would've thought of such a strategy?
Plus, they were making more money in these past few days than they ever dreamed of.
The middle-aged woman's brows furrowed in disappointment as she gazed longingly at the Tiger Egg Wizard. What a handsome young man... if only...
Perhaps she had been craving for too long.
The middle-aged woman pulled Zhou Hu aside and whispered, "I'm not joking with you. I've taken a liking to your employee. Let him spend a night with me, and you name the price. As long as you can convince him, money is not an issue."
Zhou Hu's eyes flickered. The words "money is not an issue" tempted him. How much could he ask for?
But just as he was about to name a price, he caught sight of Er Dan giving him a warning glance.
"This is not just my employee, he's also my biological brother. What you're saying doesn't just insult him—it insults me too!" Zhou Hu said, trying to sound righteous.
The middle-aged woman looked at him skeptically. "Your biological brother? You expect me to believe that? Are you kidding me, or do you think I'm blind and have no sense of aesthetics?"
But in her effort to win him over, she smiled and said, "Even if he's your brother, everyone has a price. Just name it, and everything can be worked out. Besides, I'm single, my ex-husband passed away early, leaving me with a dozen houses and a few storefronts. I don't have much else."
"If you can persuade your brother to be my toy boy, I'll give you one of my houses. And after we marry, I'll give your family an allowance of 20,000 yuan a month."
Zhou Hu's eyes widened in shock, as if he had just seen a ghost.
Damn…
He was actually tempted. Especially with the offer of a house—such a big temptation. He even felt a bit regretful: why hadn't his parents made him as handsome as Tiger Egg Wu?
If I, Zhou Hu, had even half his looks…
There's no question—I'd never have to worry about food or clothing. I wouldn't need to do any work, and I'd live a life others could only dream of.
Just as Zhou Hu was about to give in, he noticed Er Dan signaling him again.
Zhou Hu, still trusting Er Dan's judgment, knew that bookish people often had good ideas. Most of the major decisions were made by Er Dan.
"Lady, you're really going too far. If you keep talking like this, we won't be taking any more jobs from your house," Zhou Hu said, putting on a serious face.
He played his role convincingly.
The middle-aged woman immediately panicked.
If she couldn't see this handsome young man again, it would be a disaster for her.
"No, no, I was just joking. Really, just joking," the middle-aged woman hurriedly explained.
Zhou Hu nodded with satisfaction.
Now that's more like it.
Downstairs, in the van:
Er Dan said, "Brother Hu, whether or not our company grows, opens branches, or gets listed on the stock market—it all depends on him now. I feel like our luck is changing for the better."
"Ah, thinking about the future makes me excited," Zhou Hu said enthusiastically.
Life was so much better now.
It was much better than the days of fighting and chaos they used to live.
Wang Er Dan added, "Tiger Egg Wu, remember: you can let these old women hold your hand, but nothing more. If they insist on getting too close, you've got to negotiate for money. Got it?"
"Oh," Tiger Egg Wu replied in a daze, still deep in thought. He kept asking himself, Who am I? Who am I really?
Zhou Hu patted him on the shoulder and said, "You did well today. Tonight, you get extra chicken legs."
In the past, when they first found Tiger Egg Wu, his oversized frame made them lose hope for the future, feeling like they were stuck at the bottom of society. But everything changed after they picked him up. Their lives had made a complete 180, and their business was booming, almost too much for them to handle.
Their top-tier service had won over their customers, resulting in a 100% return rate.
On June 21st:
It was a day like any other, with no significant changes.
Yao Ji was already waiting downstairs at the Special Department building early in the morning.
Mu Qing hadn't really left Yanhai City. She had hidden in the shadows, watching Yao Ji. What she feared most was that Yao Ji would resort to underhanded methods.
So she had to keep an eye on her.
In the office:
The one-eyed man stood by the large window, gazing at the figure below. Initially, he had been watching because the girl was good-looking. But slowly, he realized something was off.
Because when Lin Fan and Old Zhang came out, the girl ran up to them and started chatting.
"Something's wrong."
He furrowed his brow, sensing that things weren't as simple as they seemed. Lin Fan and Old Zhang were just patients from Qingshan Psychiatric Hospital. It didn't make sense for them to be popular with women.
Since when did they become so desirable?
After a bit of mental math, he realized…
It all started after Lin Fan revealed his true strength. Only then did he start attracting female attention.
"If she's attracted to Lin Fan's strength, that's normal. But what if someone is using a beauty trap on him?"
The one-eyed man mused.
The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.
It wasn't impossible.
After all, these things had happened before. Such tactics had been passed down since ancient times, a testament to their effectiveness.
"Shadow, any strange occurrences around the world recently?"
He spoke to the air.
A shadowy figure appeared swiftly.
"None," the figure responded.
The one-eyed man stroked his chin, deep in thought. "If nothing's happened yet, it's just a matter of time. Keep monitoring the situation. If anything comes up, let me know immediately."
"Who should I keep an eye on?" Shadow asked.
"The world…" the one-eyed man said, pausing, as if the words were difficult.
Then, as though something had occurred to him, he continued, "Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about your request. I'll definitely help you get approval for the High Court. The situation is just unclear right now. I hope you understand."
Shadow felt as though he was being strung along.
The leader had been making empty promises for a while.
"Even though my name is 'Shadow,' it doesn't mean you should treat me as if I were invisible," Shadow said.
"Will I live to see the High Court in my lifetime?" Shadow asked.
The one-eyed man looked startled, replying in disbelief, "Shadow, you've been with me for many years. You know what kind of person I am. If I say I'll do something, I'll do it. Do you really think I'm that unreliable?"
"Fine. Today, I'll call them up. If they don't approve the High Court, I'll fight them."
Seeing the one-eyed man's righteous anger, Shadow sighed. "Leader, I believe you. No need to make that call."
"Good, as long as you believe in me," the one-eyed man said, quickly putting away his phone with no hesitation, in his usual domineering manner.
Shadow knew… he probably wouldn't live to see the High Court.
Ever since he had mentioned it, the one-eyed man had been very supportive—at least verbally. But in terms of action, there had been no real effort on his part.
Downstairs:
Yao Ji began trying to act intimately with Lin Fan, attempting to hold his arm and pretend they were a couple.
But Lin Fan pushed her away decisively.
"You can't be that close to me. I'm a married man. Please respect yourself."
He didn't fully understand the meaning behind the phrase "respect yourself."
But that's what the main characters in movies would always say when rejecting women who threw themselves at them.
And usually, they would say:
"Miss, please respect yourself."
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