Chapter 57: Redemption

"Judging from Qingcheng's position, they're clearly targeting you. Lai Juncheng is extremely skilled in conspiracy, rebellion, and assassination. You must be careful."

"oh."

Lin Wen didn’t really care, but Feng Chu finally had some effect, which made him very happy. This was a good start.

"You'd better quickly form a guard and build your own intelligence network."

"No need." Lin Wen responded briefly.

Qin Luoshuang stroked her forehead with her hand: "I know you are strong, but you are not invincible, okay? I know a few people who are capable of killing you one on one."

"and."

Qin Luoshuang's expression turned serious.

"If someone figures out your patterns and habits, you'll be very difficult to defeat. Once you fall into their trap, you'll find that none of your strengths can be utilized. All your actions will be targeted, leading to your ultimate horrific death."

"Two fists cannot defeat four hands. This is an eternal truth."

"Furthermore, Lai Juncheng has no moral compass. He sometimes takes huge political risks and uses snipers, bombs, and artillery to eliminate enemies he considers threatening."

"Although he's unlikely to use this method on you, it's still a safe bet. You haven't been the county governor for long, and you haven't managed this place well. It wouldn't be difficult for them to secretly bring in high-powered firearms."

She paused, then said:

"Also, there's another piece of news that's uncertain. Sheng Huaixuan might be in big trouble, and he might not be able to protect you. You'd better find someone else to back you up as soon as possible."

"You really need to be careful recently. Don't do anything out of line again, otherwise it could be very dangerous. You'd better find a way to make up for what you did before. Let me think..."

Qin Luoshuang was also full of worries and was thinking of ways to break the deadlock. She did not notice that Lin Wen was absent-minded.

"It's best to release those foremen quickly, divide the original leader's money among them, form an offensive and defensive alliance with them, and then select a representative and push him into the position..."

Before he could finish his words, there was a knock on the door.

"Excuse me, is County Magistrate Lin here?"

A strange voice.

Lin Wen didn't reply, so Qin Luoshuang answered for him: "Yes, come in."

A middle-aged man walked in. He had an ordinary face and no special features.

"Master Lin."

He respectfully handed over a letter with both hands.

"Please be sure to read the letter from Qingcheng Duchang Xiang Henian to you."

Lin Wen didn't answer the phone, so Qin Luoshuang answered it on his behalf.

The man had no objection: "The younger one is leaving."

He bowed and retreated quietly.

Qin Luoshuang knew at first glance that this person was definitely a spy.

Turning to look at Lin Wen, he saw him bang his head twice: "Damn, it's not working again."

Qin Luoshuang didn't know what he was crazy about, so she raised the letter in her hand and said, "Aren't you going to read it?"

"Just you see." Lin Wen was annoyed. He had just tried to split the problem up again, but the result was the same as last time.

Qin Luoshuang glanced at him with a complicated expression on her face. She hesitated for a moment before opening the letter and quickly reading it. She raised her head and said seriously, "It should be a letter from Lai Juncheng, using Xiang Henian's name. He wants to redeem the person you've detained."

"oh."

Suddenly, Lin Wen jumped up, with a terrifying light in his eyes.

——

Towards evening, in an inconspicuous courtyard in Huaizhen, the messenger bringing New Year greetings finally arrived.

Lin Wen jumped up suddenly: "Did you get the money?"

During the day, after Lin Wen responded directly according to the letter, Qin Luoshuang had been nagging in his ear all day, analyzing the pros and cons over and over again, and she could write a long speech of 100,000 words about every response, every action, and even every word. Lin Wen was so scared that he was about to have a demon.

The transaction location was finally determined. Qin Luoshuang was not in a position to show up, so she gave him a miniature headset and continued to recite the spell to him while hiding in the shadows.

If this messenger doesn't come soon, Lin Wen feels that he will be possessed by a demon.

The envoy saluted respectfully and then said, "Lord Lin is very decisive. We were not able to react quickly enough, so we are late. Please forgive us for being late."

Qin Luoshuang said in the headset: "I said you responded too quickly, appearing impatient, and then people will take advantage of you and wait for the right price."

Lin Wen sneered, "You don't have any money, right?"

The messenger said calmly, "Master Lin, please release the hostages first. We will ensure the money is delivered, and we will not oppose you anymore. We will ensure the smooth passage of supplies. This feud will be over, okay?"

Headset: "That's absolutely impossible. There's no sincerity in his words. This is just the opening move of the negotiation. You were too hasty just now. His underlying meaning is that we should take our time..."

Lin Wen: "You are lying. I won't let you go unless you pay me."

Headphones: "Idiot! How can you say that? He won't answer..."

Messenger: "Excuse me, Lord Lin, how can we trust you?"

Headphones: "Tell him to show some sincerity."

Lin Wen: "Money."

The envoy bowed and said, "It seems that Lord Lin has not thought it through yet. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you next time." He turned and left.

Lin Wen turned around and walked towards Qin Luoshuang's hiding place. The latter was madly complaining: "Are you a pig? Are you an idiot? Do you have any intelligence? Have you trained your muscles to your brain? Why don't you listen to me?"

Lin Wen ignored her, walked up to her and put his hand into her arms.

Qin Luoshuang screamed and slapped his hand away. She at least remembered what he wanted, took out the gun and handed it to him, angrily saying, "Can you not do this every time? Will you die if I say two words? Can you touch the Qin family's Ice and Snow Fairy whenever you want?"

Lin Wen ignored her, turned around and shot the messenger to death, sneering: "You dare to send black people to chat with me just to collect some interest."

Qin Luoshuang was completely stunned.

After a long while, he finally spoke: "Oh my God, how can there be people like you? What good will you do besides earning a huge amount of hatred?"

Lin Wen returned the gun to her: "Let's go, contact them again and see if anyone else will come."

Qin Luoshuang covered her eyes, not knowing what to say.

"Why do I feel like my future is bleak..."

However, shockingly, Qingcheng actually agreed to send another envoy.

This messenger arrived much faster and was very sincere.

He came up and put a suitcase on the table.

"Five million."

I don't know if it's because of the tragic death of his predecessor, but he's much more respectful.

"The deposit of one-third is our sincerity. I hope Lord Lin will be satisfied."

"Okay." Lin Wen agreed immediately: "Go to the prison and pick him up." He turned and left.

The envoy had no doubts, thinking that Lin Wen had made all the arrangements beforehand, and bowed respectfully 180 degrees: "Thank you, Lord Lin."

But what he was greeted with was a gunshot.

Until the messenger fell to the ground, he didn't understand why this happened.

Lin Wen was grinning in his heart. He made 5 million for free and had the good relationship with two black people. Xiang Henian was really a rare cash cow. The messengers he sent were all black.

Qin Luoshuang emerged from the shadows, her cheeks slightly red, and angrily said, "Could you please not touch me right away? Can you just give me a look? Also, if you like executions so much, why don't you bring a gun yourself? How dare someone investigate you in your own territory?"

Lin Wen casually replied, "The gun will disturb my mind and interfere with my practice."

Qin Luoshuang looked at him coldly: "I didn't expect you to be from the ancient martial arts school. There are not many such antiques nowadays. Nowadays, everyone regards thermal weapons and anti-thermal weapons as a kind of martial arts tools."

Lin Wen said casually: "Actually, it would be much better if you used a sword."

Qin Luoshuang sneered and said, "Forget it. I have no aversion to guns. If you have one, I can use even a sniper rifle."

"And." She pointed to the body on the ground: "What should we do with this?"

"Carry it away."

The veins on Qin Luoshuang's forehead were clearly visible: "I'm asking why you killed him?"

She covered her fairy-like chest.

"Why do I become so irritable and grumpy whenever I'm with you?"

(End of this chapter)