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14.28% Call Me Emperor / Chapter 1: Try Not To Interfere In State Matters
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Call Me Emperor

作者: Vertexx

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章節 1: Try Not To Interfere In State Matters

Daylight cracked through the Shi Manor as birds started chirping. The previous calm and desolate manor was now surrounded with trucks being filled with furniture and valuable stuff.

Bank officials barked at the workers to load the stuff into the trucks more faster, while a man sat in the middle of the entire manor calmly staring at the trees.

Dressed in a purple shirt and glossy pants, his chiseled and rough face remained forever still. Even though his manner dictated calmness, his eyes were expressing distress and disappointment.

While he was lost in his thoughts, a bald man dressed in a suit with an ID card draped over his neck walked beside him.

"Mr. Shi Xiaofei, please sign here on this paper. "

"Huh? "

The man, Shi Xiaofei was surprised and looked over his shoulder. He then nodded at the bald man and signed wherever he wanted him to.

The bald man's face was still and courteous like a cunning fox. There was a saying that whatever you think about materializes in reality on your face. It was true that at that moment, the bald man was laughing joyously inside.

"Mr. Shi Xiaofei, I never thought something like this would happen to you. I don't care that the world believes you were behind that matter, I still believe you're the same honest police officer! " The man said with injustice and rage overflowing on his face.

Irrespective of whether of not the banker was lying, Shi Xiaofei waved his hands at the baldy's face and calmly stood up.

"I don't care Old Liu. Keep your pity to yourself! Do you really think a man's eyes can remain closed forever?"

Even though he was stripped of his gun.

Even though he was stripped of his authority, power and affluence; a tiger still lived inside Shi Xiaofei. His abrupt yelling attracted the attention of the other bank executives as they frowned.

"N-no, Mr. Shi. Don't misunderstand, I-I didn't know you were still fu-furious! Sorry! "

Even though he was in a high-powered position, Old Liu was a feeble and weak-willed man incapable of dealing with people of influence. Previously he would've just requested his direct superior to come and deal with this police bitch but they just had to force him to come!

"Old Liu, is everything done? ", Shi Xiaofei breathed and asked.

"Y-yes… The furnitures, appliances and everything else listed has already been loaded into the vans. You can leave now Mr. Shi. "

Shi Xiaofei nodded and took one last look at his home; the house he was living in for years…

The trees in the garden had only grown young leaves while his newly planted tomato plant was vigorously growing. The former decorated and posh manor was now empty and devoid of furniture.

Shi Xiaofei lost. He lost everything. He lost his entire life – his power, wealth, home and even his wife. Certainly that was enough, wasn't it?

Even though he wasn't afraid, Shi Xiaofei wasn't enthusiastic of the fate he'd meet seconds after he exits his mansion. He had made many enemies in his life…

"Old Liu. "

"Y-yes? " Old Liu looked up at the tall Shi Xiaofei with fearful eyes.

"Remember to tell Chairman Deng to hug his wife and children tightly tonight. Who knows what might happen. The world…is not a safe place. "

Shi Xiaofei cracked a blissful smile as he laughed and left the manor. Obviously what he said was nothing but an empty threat, but even empty threats can feel like death threats in stressful situations.

"I can't believe he even threatened the chairman before he left. What arrogance! " A charming voice suddenly whispered as a woman came out from the back entrance.

"Madam Xue, don't worry. This idiot still hasn't fallen off of his high-horse yet! He'll pay for this tonight! " Old Liu gnashed his teeth.

"I hope so. "

Shi Xiaofei felt carefree. As if he was reborn. Even through the fear of death remained, he had nothing more left in the earth binding him to it.

He could now die without worry.

As soon as Shi Xiaofei left the avenue leading to his manor, he came upon a few people standing in front of the gate that surprised him.

"Lan'er, Xiao'die, Cao Cao? Why are you guys here? Didn't you already leave? "

A few familiar faces grimaced. The three of them were standing upright with their face displaying misery.

A girl dressed in a white dress bowed, following her the others also bowed.

"Stand up, stand up! I always told you guys to never bow to anyone, let alone me. Even though I'm no longer your employer doesn't mean you can forget my teachings! " Shi Xiaofei was slightly angry. But he was interested too in what they were planning.

"Shi-diaoji…sniff…don't leave us!! " The girl broke down as she revealed her doll-like innocent and charming face. Tears rolled down her cheeks and lips like a waterfall.

"Yes, Shi-diaoji, don't leave us!! You don't need to worry about us being a burden, we can sleep on the floor or even on the road. Just let us stay with you! " The eldest of the bunch, a twenty year old man solemnly yelled.

"We promise we won't be burdens! "

Shi Xiaofei smirked, "Really? What if I don't pay you? "

They all went silent. Surely they thought about money beforehand, right?

As expected, a dog's tail will never straighten. Just like that, these guys will never improve.

Unexpectedly, the girl nodded her head first while the others followed. It was as if they were hypnotized to follow Lan'er's actions.

"I'll make you wipe the floor three times a day. "

"We'll still work! "

"The bathroom too, I need it cleaner than the police labs. "

"Yes! "

"I'll make you massage my bod- ah forget it. Have you guys even thought about where you'd live with me? I don't have the money to even buy food for myself! "

"Shi-diaoji, we'll be homeless… either way… " The girl, Lan'er weakly spoke.

"No no no, there's no way I'll take you three. I told you, you won't be homeless. Go to the Xiaodeng Province Police Bureau, ask for the person-in-charge and say my name. They'll give you an apartment to stay in. "

"But Shi-diaoji, what about you?! " The tears on Lan'er's face increased as the men behind her let out painful smiles.

"Lan'er, I think…Shi-diaoji has matters he needs to handle. Otherwise, do you think he'd tell us to go somewhere else? " The eldest one spoke.

Shi Xiaofei checked his watch. "I'm sorry, but I have to go! "

While checking his time, he looked at the eldest servant near him and stuffed a fat red packet in his pocket. He then smiled and quickly ran away.

"10 Yuan for one plate! 10 Yuan for one plate!! " A man screeched in the middle of the night behind his street stall. He was selling nothing special, just southern fried rice.

It was already night-time. Past 8 o'clock that is, meaning that the busy street beside the local market was now calm and quiet.

Shi Xiaofei opened his wallet and looked at the pitiful and lone 100-yuan note in it. Looks like he'll have to buy a bowl and start begging soon after.

"Mister, do you give discounts to handicapped or autistic people? "

The man looked at Shi Xiaofei, who now wore thick dark glasses and had a walking stick on hand.

"Mister, please me a plate for 4 Yuan. That's everything I have right now! My 2 children will otherwise starve! T-think about your own children, please! "

The shopkeeper was amazed and soon gave him two plates in pity.

Shi Xiaofei never expected to see such an idiot that'd agree on the first try. Damn.

Sitting on a bridge above the city's river, Shi Xiaofei munched on the rice and thought about how street food was a lot more better than hotel food.

Soon, he began to think about what he'd do next. It's not like he could fool the shopkeeper twice in a row, or get a job right away due the stain on his reputation.

Sitting in deep thought, Shi Xiaofei dumped the two plates of fried rice down his throat in a few minutes and burped. He was really eccentric…

He sighed and looked at the moon.

Truly a heavenly view. Think of it as you like.

A few past memories resurfaced, even if it was nowhere near enough to even give the slightest bit of hope of any of it returning yet.

"Shi Xiaofei, was the rice well-enough for your standards? "

A mocking voice reverberated throughout the empty street. Following the voice sounds of footsteps rang out.

Looks like one man wasn't enough; they sent an entire platoon after him!

"Any last wishes? "

Shi Xiaofei stood up and looked at the man leading the group, and also pointing a silenced gun at him.

"Central Military Commission, eh? What are you, a constable? " Shi Xiaofei chuckled.

The red-uniformed man grinned. "How funny. Right now, Shi Xiaofei, even a constable has more authority than you. I was originally thinking about just killing you. But now, I want to strangle you with my own hands. "

"Come on constable. You're making me look bad. What did I do to make you so angry; did I sleep with your mother or kill your father? "

"Shut the fuck up you piece of shit. I didn't come here to fuck around. Do you even understand the situation right now?! You're going to be killed. "

The uniformed man smiled pleasantly. His face was ugly but holy shit did Shi Xiaofei cringe after seeing his even more ugly smile.

"I understand that. And that's why I'm smiling so widely right now! My era has ended, but don't think you'll escape harmlessly! "

"Empty threats won't work on me, Shi Xiaofei. " The uniformed man sneered as he surrounded Shi Xiaofei with his underlings.

"The only thing I'm confused about, why are you so calm? " He pointed his gun at Shi Xiaofei's head.

"I always knew this will happen. It doesn't take a genius to figure that out; because trying to jail a Minister isn't easy. "

Shi Xiaofei crouched on the floor and sneered, "Now, shoot me. I already made it a lot more easier for you to kill me you know; I'm not running nor am I shouting for help… "

"…It's just that, I want to ask something before I die. "

"My wife… is she…? "

"Heh, " the deep voice of the uniformed man stabbed Shi Xiaofei's heart.

"She's leading a far more better life now, that's all you need to know. "

Shi Xiaofei nodded his head and exhaled. In one moment it felt as if he had aged ten years.

What a whore.

"Goodbye, Mr. Shi Xiaofei. "

BANG

Instantaneously, blood splattered all over the street as Shi Xiaofei fell on the ground head first. His cheeks grazed the paved street as he lost some skin.

His vision immediately turned dark. Even then he had a bit of consciousness left in him as he listened to the voices surrounding him.

"Now what, sir? "

"Nothing. Throwing him out anywhere else would be a risk; as he might be still alive. Just throw him into a grinder; a man can't stay alive after that! "

Sounds of clothes shuffling rang out as someone crouched near his head.

"State secrets…ah, you should've never meddled in something above your level. Tch. Remember to never…be a bitch like this again. "

Shi Xiaofei blacked out instantly.


章節 2: Passing The Government Exam | 2nd Class Police Sergeant

"BUZZ, BUZZZ! DDDRRRRRRR!"

"Brother Shi,, turn that damn alarm off!"

An awfully high-pitched voice surprised Shi Xiaofei as he woke up. His head hadn't even left the pillow before someone came beside him and turned off the alarm.

Somehow, the voice was really familiar in a nostalgic way. It was as if someone familiar from the past was talking to him!

Suddenly, the experience of being shot and killed returned to him as his body fervently spasmed.

Shi Xiaofei wasn't as dumb to jump into assumptions like he was reincarnated or drugged; his first assumption was that he was dumped somewhere and was still alive.

Yet his assumption was destroyed the moment he saw the scenery before him.

The white sheets of the bed heavily contrasted the dark but mediocrely decorated room. Judging by the expensive stuff around there, he was in a hotel room.

Along with him on the bed was a sickly, pale half-naked man. His features were glossy and handsome, but he was staring at Shi Xiaofei like he saw someone wake up after three eternities.

The man barked, "Brother Shi, did you take heroine before sleeping or something? Hurry up, the exam's gonna start soon!"

Shi Xiaofei's eyebrows erratically spasmed as he looked around in confusion. The man on the bed rolled his eyes and ran towards the bathroom; knowing Shi Xiaofei would run there if he didn't first.

Ignoring the pressing feeling in his guts, Shi Xiaofei felt that he understood why everything was so familiar to him. Turns out, he was dreaming!

After a few moments of silence, an empty feeling began to grow in his chest as he leaked out a small chuckle.

It was an agonizing feeling: being deserted by all of your close ones and having your ambitions destroyed. Then having a dream like this...

Shi Xiaofei disliked having his dreams be broken. But the thing he disliked more was believing in dead dreams becoming alive.

Shi Xiaofei was sure, that his injured body was drowning in garbage or was about to be shredded to pieces in a meat grinder.

While he was deep in contemplation, his eyes found its way to a calendar and saw the date.

28th January, 2017.

2017...that year, he was 22 and fresh meat coming straight from university. His grades were mediocre, and so were his connections; turning him into a nobody in the world.

Shi Xiaofei burrowed his eyebrows.

He never saw a dream this...realistic.

Unfortunately, his thoughts were answered by someone other than him.

A deep, but cold voice rang out in Shi Xiaofei's head that startled him so much, he ended up jumping from his bed.

' I have bad news for you unfortunately, this isn't a dream. And neither are you still alive.'

"What?"

At first Shi Xiaofei was just surprised. But moments later he heard a snap in his mind and stopped panicking.

'Do you understand now? I have took you back to the past. Now all that's left is, for you to pass this day.'

The voice left as mysteriously as it had appeared. Leaving no satisfaction to Shi Xiaofei's anxious and inquisitive heart, but he at least had his basic inquiries answered.

Shi Xiaofei wasn't in a dream; at least that much he understood after the voice in his head inserted a few memories in his head.

After being shot, he was instantly dead. There were no ifs and buts to the story, as he could certify that he was actually in pain that moment.

Shi Xiaofei wasn't in a dream; he was transported to the past. For what reason and how, he didn't know as an explanation wasn't offered to him. But all he knew was that, he was reborn and given a chance to live life again.

Shi Xiaofei wordlessly rubbed his aching forehead. He didn't know how he was so calm, but facing such a situation...he wasn't sure if he should be excited or fearful.

Nonetheless, a calm burst of relief came from his chest and cooled him down. Living life once again didn't sound so bad to him...

...since he had favors to repay.

Being from the future had its benefits...

Shi Xiaofei smirked brightly and looked at the calendar again. Today was 28th January; a recruitment drive was recently started by the Police. And hearing about it, he had hurriedly applied for the exam.

Be it the past or the future, the one thing Shi Xiaofei was crazy for was power. And government jobs were nothing but a way to get power!

Shi Xiaofei clicked his tongue. The examination he applied for was a 3rd Class Sergeant post; a post that was way below even the people that used to kiss the asses of his subordinates! But what could he do? He had to make do with what he could.

In his past life, Shi Xiaofei failed in this exam. But later down his life he joined the police in a higher post. Although the only downside was that he was way too old back then.

This time, Shi Xiaofei wouldn't waste too much of his youth. Last time, he thought he could do whatever he wanted to do, because he hadn't faced reality yet. Now, he would do whatever he could to become influential.

Shi Xiaofei was sure he'd pass this exam this time, because after years of giving exams, his brain had evolved. And further more...

He remembered the questions that came in the exam. Even though he didn't remember them that clearly, he was sure a few dozen would turn up on the exam.

The pale man from before burst out from the bathroom and faced Shi Xiaofei. "Yo, I finished reliving myself! You can go in now, don't take too much time though."

Shi Xiaofei nodded. He didn't remember the name of the man, but he remembered that his nickname was Lou and he came together with him for the exam. Lou and him both were from the same town, but from different universities so they weren't acquainted with each other that much.

The further reason he didn't remember Lou was because Shi Xiaofei didn't pass the exam but Lou did. And because of that, Lou became the living example of 'carp becoming a dragon` in his village and drifted far away from Shi Xiaofei. The last time he heard of Lou was back when Lou retired.

Yes, Shi Xiaofei was that old...ahem.

...

...

Seeing the closed and busy streets, Shi Xiaofei felt lively once again and started humming a cheery song. But the Lou beside him was boiling in fear and anxiousness.

Walking with each other on a footpath, that too inside a crowd, they couldn't see each other. Shi Xiaofei was dressed simply in plain clothes just like Lou, but they were slightly washed out, which made them look like village bumpkins.

"Brother Shi, I've never been to this part of the city before! Where's the bus stand?" Lou asked in a small nasal voice.

"Bus stand? Why do you even need a bus? We'll just catch a taxi!" Shi Xiaofei waved his hands and hailed a taxi.

Lou gulped. "Brother Shi, are you sure you have money for the taxi? Didn't we spend it all on the hotel room yesterday?"

Shi Xiaofei frowned, but still dragged Lou inside the taxi.

"Don't worry, I have money. It's just that I want to talk to you about something in private..."

"Lou, do you know what you want in life?"

"Me? What I want in life...? Of course, it's providing money for my parents. That's my first wish...well, and marrying a beautiful wife... It's not much, but it'll satisfy me."

Shi Xiaofei handed Lou a small book and chuckled. "A man can't have dreams that small. Let me ask something. What'll you get for passing the exam"

" A 2nd Class Police Sergeant post. Way above the post of my uncle who's police. And he's a Head Constable!"

"Good, so, if you want to pass the exam; read whatever I've marked down in this book. I swear on my mother you'll find everything in here, on the exam."

Lou stared at Shi Xiaofei for what felt like a minute, and nodded. Apparently, he held a high amount of respect for Shi Xiaofei. So he didn't think he would cheat or try to undermine him.

" Sure Brother Shi. It's not like i have much time to revise anyway, so I'll just memorize a few answers from here."

"Good, you won't regret it."

...

...

...

"Your ID card and admit card please."

Shi Xiaofei handed his belongings and identification to the examiner and entered the hall. The examiner yawned and kept on inviting people into the hall; not really checking their belongings, but asking for it only due to formalities.

No man in China had guts to try to cheat in a government-held exam. No matter if they were the sons of big bureaucrats or the daughters of minister-level politicians.

Shi Xiaofei waved at Lou and smilingly sat down on his chair. The window beside him shed light and threw air on his body; helping him keep his calm.

Soon, the examiners distributed exam papers to the examinees; starting the exam!

And just like everyone in the hall, Shi Xiaofei felt his breath get stuck in his throat the moment he looked at the question paper.

Apparently, the memory of an old man...isn't that bright...

...

...

...

Well, at least he managed to get a passing number...oh well...

Shi Xiaofei exited the hall with a familiar pain in his fingers and a burning expression in his eyes. His ego was badly hurt.

From the other hall, Lou came sprinting with enthusiasm and hugged Shi Xiaofei; making him hit a nearby door.

"Brother Shi! Brother Shi! Everything you m-marked down came on the exam! Fuck! Fuck!!"

Of course, one or two actually did come on the exam, but the rest...err.

"Told ya!"

With a grim grin, Shi Xiaofei laughed. He was sure he'd pass, but wasn't sure if he'd top it though.

"I can't believe they came on the exam! Like, I was so fucking nervous the entire time, I felt as if my heart would blow!"

"Looks like I was right, Lou. Anyway, we should better return home. If we don't return home today, we won't have enough money tomorrow to do so."

"Y-yeah, we probably should. Still, I can't believe this is happening right now...damn. H-hey, how did you know what'd come on the exam, huh?"

Shi Xiaofei laughed and walked out of the building, following behind him with curiosity written all over his face was Lou.

"Oh it's nothing, just intuition."

"Yeah Brother Shi, as if!" Lou rolled his eyes. Nonetheless, he was smart enough to guess Shi Xiaofei wouldn't truly answer him, so he didn't ask again.

Shi Xiaofei coughed and told Lou to go and buy some train tickets, while he excused himself for a stroll around the area.

Shi Xiaofei wordlessly shifted through the crowd and glanced at the sky. Unfortunately, it was still noon, so the heat hadn't disappeared yet.

He wiped his forehead and bought a pack of cheap cigarette from a nearby grocery store. Looking at the cheap cover on the packet, he smirked.

It'd been a long time since he smoked; much less with his favorite brand: Traveler's Whisper. It was cheap, but it did the job.

While staring at the street, his chest was suddenly filled with emotions he couldn't name. The people passing by sometimes looked at him, but didn't focus on for long enough.

"These gazes...after noticing them, I suddenly feel like I'm young again. Young and...insignificant, like a speck of dust flying in the air."

It had been a while, since the distinguished and influential Shi Xiaofei had been looked at by gazes so...nonchalant and uninterested.

Shi Xiaofei had reached the apex of his dreams in his last life; but he forgot about the journey he underwent to reach it. Turns out, the true fun is in the journey.

"Whatever, it doesn't matter anymore. I...have another chance now. This time...this time, I'll relive the journey of my life once again."

"But this time, my dreams aren't the same."

Shi Xiaofei wordlessly smirked. His eyes flashed a vibrant dark, as he exhaled deeply and closed them.

"Chairman Deng, in this life, I will decimate you. You took away my career, my love and my life; surely that meant I turned into a loser in your eyes, yes?"

"Above all, I hate being a loser. After all, no matter what, I've always won. This time too, I'll win."

Coldly laughing, Shi Xiaofei threw the pack on the road and left.


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