—System, exchange for small explosives.

[Ding! Miniature powerful explosive successfully redeemed.]

—You know what I mean, right? Help me estimate how much would be appropriate to exchange.

【OK.】

A moment later, she felt the magical pocket that had been sewn into her coat pocket suddenly become a little heavier.

Upon checking, the explosives had indeed arrived.

After taking stock of the quantity, Lin Xi already had a general plan in mind.

That evening, Lin Xi knocked on Yi Song's door.

A shifty-eyed face peeked out from inside. He first cautiously scanned the surroundings, and only after finding nothing unusual did he open the door a crack wider to let Lin Xi in.

Apart from Yi Song, the bodyguard next to Yin, Sister Xie, and Xin Ning, everyone else in the dormitory on the second basement level was in the room.

At this moment, everyone looked at her expectantly, waiting for her to take out the item.

Yi Song rubbed his hands together. "Do you have enough cards? We have a few more people now."

Lin Xi glanced to the side and saw her father sitting awkwardly on a small stool in the corner, his eyes still somewhat confused.

"Why is he here?" Lin Xi asked deliberately.

Yi Song glanced at Lao Lin and said, "Didn't you say that we were caught last time? If we get caught again this time, we'll definitely get a fine. But if we bring more people in, maybe we'll be fine. The law doesn't punish the masses."

Lin Xi looked at him with a look of satisfaction, like a parent praising their child with their eyes, "You're so smart!"

Although it was perfunctory, it was clearly very pleasing to Yi Song.

"They're here! Luckily, we have a friend who's a carpenter, and he made two new tables these past two days!" Yi Song showed Lin Xi the new tables.

Lin Xi was actually quite satisfied with the increasing number of card players, as this made it easier to win big.

Yi Song stroked his chin, leaned closer to her, and suggested, "Do you think we should drag those guys down there into this too?"

"I'll give them a deck of cards tomorrow and let them play by themselves." Lin Xi shook his head and refused. After all, those guys had no plans to leave the villa, so it was best if this matter had nothing to do with them, so as not to arouse Yin's suspicion.

Yi Song naturally recalled the time when the third brother and Jiang Chuan were interrupted during their competition, and naturally assumed that there was some grudge between them.

Although Chen Jin and Lao San seem to have a good relationship, it's obvious to everyone that he has a better relationship with Jiang Chuan and the others.

So, if I bring this up now, will the third brother be unhappy?

So he smiled knowingly and said ingratiatingly, "Alright, alright, we'll just do our own thing and not bother those clueless guys."

Lin Xi smiled but remained silent.

"Come on, come on, let's sit down!" someone urged from the other side.

Lin's father watched people come and go, but remained quietly seated in the corner.

This unusual phenomenon quickly caught the attention of the man with the silver bodyguard.

He first saw many people enter Yi Song's room, but he didn't pay much attention at first. After all, these people were friends, and it was not surprising that they would get together occasionally.

However, this happened too many times, which inevitably aroused his suspicion.

I used to go every three or four days, but now I go every day.

So, I kept thinking about this matter, to the point that I was lost in thought while at work.

Yin keenly sensed that something was wrong with him.

"What happened?"

The bodyguard realized he had been distracted and immediately apologized.

"Didn't you get enough rest? Or did something happen these past few days?"

The bodyguard hesitated for a moment, and seeing him stammering as if he wanted to say something but didn't dare, Xin Ning simply pushed him, "Just say what you have to say, stop beating around the bush."

The bodyguard then explained, "Actually, there's nothing special, it's just that I've noticed they've been acting a bit strange these past few days."

"Them?" Yin asked, puzzled.

Xin Ning also disliked his ambiguous expression and couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"Those guys who live on the second basement level, they used to get together every two or three days."

Yin nodded. "I can understand. After all, they've been staying in the villa all this time, and they only know each other. They're friends, so it's normal for them to chat behind closed doors."

The bodyguard shook his head. "But they've been gathering more and more frequently these past few days, and they often don't come out until the early hours of the morning."

Upon hearing this, Yin paused in his actions. "That does seem a bit strange. So, have you investigated it?"

The bodyguard lowered his head guiltily.

"Xinning, tonight you go with him to see what these guys are up to?"

Xin Ning nodded.

...

Evening, Yi Song's room was still bustling with activity.

Every time, they start off cautiously, but later they completely let loose, throwing cards and shouting arguments...

Clang—

The moment the door was flung open, the air fell silent.

Everyone turned to look at the doorway without prior arrangement, including Lin's father, who had been sitting obediently with his hands on his knees, and numbly turned his head.

The bodyguard at the door and Xin Ning exchanged a glance. Seeing the chaotic scene inside, which resembled a vegetable market, they both frowned and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Especially Xinning.

She arrested them once when she came last time. We thought that after being scared by her, the third brother and his gang would behave themselves, but their group actually grew stronger.

Also, why is Lao Lin here?

Lin Xi and Yi Song exchanged a glance.

The latter was actually full of guilt, but Lin Xi's nonchalant and self-righteous demeanor infected him, and he instantly straightened his back.

The third brother is right. Playing cards isn't illegal. They're not gambling; they're just playing around. They don't have any chips.

Moreover, the law does not punish the masses; if so many people make mistakes at the same time, it's impossible to punish them all at once.

Of course, Xin Ning did not make a punishment decision on the spot. Instead, she stopped their activities and sent them back to their rooms one by one, leaving only the three people she had caught at the beginning.

The third brother, Yi Song, and Luo Yuge.

Behind Xin Ning's back, Yi Song winked and gestured to Lin Xi and Luo Yuge: What should we do? Isn't it said that the law doesn't punish the masses? Why did she leave us alone?

Lin Xi shook her head: Calm down, you look silly by panicking like this.

Luo Yuge's main tactic was to feign ignorance: "I don't know, I wasn't the mastermind."

He then received two eye rolls.

Lin Xi: Wait a minute, push this kid out!

Yi Song was delighted: Agreed!

Xin Ning turned her head and happened to see Yi Song looking like a lapdog. She scolded, "What are you doing here, making faces? Signaling?"

Yi Song froze.

He probably never expected such an embarrassing thing to happen to him.

The other two turned their heads and looked straight ahead, pretending not to know anything.

He was heartbroken. Didn't they promise to stand by his side? How could they turn their backs on him so suddenly?