CHAPTER 57: 55, WANG SHAO COMES TO THE DOOR (ASKING FOR PURSUIT READING)

"Lu Lin?"

Wang Lihe’s heart thumped.

He didn’t know where his good-for-nothing son had heard this name from and asked with a composed expression, "Xiao Tian, how do you know the name Lu Lin?"

"Dad, weren’t you frequently mentioning a person named Lu Lin in your calls a few days ago? I happened to run into someone with the exact same name today."

"Oh, really?"

Wang Lihe was a member of the Black Shark Society. After Lu Lin was involved in the robbery incident, his reputation hadn’t reached the senior levels of the Black Shark Society.

But later, Lu Lin made a name for himself again in Tongyuan. He guided students from seven high schools in Guiding Star Skills and earned quite a few positive reviews. Consequently, he caught the attention of someone in the Black Shark Society, who then wanted to recruit him... into the Black Shark Society.

After learning that Lu Lin originally hailed from Saturn, the Black Shark Society sent orders to many of their subordinates there. They were instructed to search high and low for Lu Lin and then deliver him to headquarters. The plan was to preach to him about the benevolence and greatness of the God of Black Shark. They believed Lu Lin would then see the light and willingly embrace the God of Black Shark.

Thinking about the mission’s objective, Wang Lihe asked, "Tell me, what did the Lu Lin you saw look like?"

After Wang Shao rambled on for a while, Wang Lihe became certain.

This Lu Lin was exactly the Lu Lin he had been looking for.

"Good, son, you did a good job with this. I’ll arrange for your pocket money for next month to be sent to you shortly."

"Thanks, Dad."

"Dad, are you looking for this Lu Lin to teach him a lesson?" Wang Shao asked excitedly.

"Children shouldn’t meddle in adult affairs. I’m hanging up."

Wang Lihe hung up directly, a hint of a smile on his face.

Lu Lin? Hehe, I’ve finally found you.

....

In the evening, after telling his mom and dad that he was going out for dinner with Da Xiang and Wang Juan, Lu Lin left the house.

Da Xiang drove, picking up Wang Juan from Honey Fragrance Pastries first, then the three of them headed to the restaurant together.

After they were seated, Lu Lin took charge of ordering. He hadn’t been back for so long, so he had a hearty appetite.

"Twenty skewers of grilled lizard."

"Two plates of fried scorpion."

"Fifty skewers of black mutant lamb."

"Beer... Oh right, Da Xiang, can you drink if you’re driving?" Lu Lin asked, craning his neck.

"Yes, I’ll just use auto-drive later. I just need to turn on the auto-drive light."

"Good, then we’ll have a case of Qingdao."

"By the way, waiter, make all the dishes extra oily, spicy, and salty. If my throat isn’t practically smoking by the time I’m done, I’ll be taking it up with you."

"This..."

The waiter was taken aback, not fully understanding what Lu Lin meant.

He couldn’t possibly be speaking ironically, could he?

"Just do as he says. Go on."

Wang Juan waved her hand, indicating the waiter should proceed. That afternoon at Lu Lin’s house, Wang Juan had heard about Lu Lin’s miserable six years on Blue Star, eating only the free nutritional meals provided by the Ministry of Education every day.

Heavens, Wang Juan couldn’t stomach that stuff at all, yet Lu Lin had eaten it for six years!

His current demand for food heavy in oil, spice, and salt was completely understandable. Let him have what he wants.

The three of them thoroughly enjoyed the barbecue, and Lu Lin alone drank almost the entire case of beer.

He was now a Level 1 Star Core Warrior; a little alcohol from beer wouldn’t affect him much.

"Da Xiang, how has your income been from driving a taxi these past two years?"

"So-so. But as long as I’m willing to work hard, the pay is actually quite a bit better than my parents’ income."

"Hmm, that’s good. When you’re driving your taxi, remember not to go too far out, especially at night. Try to be home by 9 PM. Staying up late isn’t just tiring; it’s also dangerous."

Da Xiang munched on a lamb skewer. "Yeah, last month at our company, there was an incident. A driver was suspected by a passenger of taking a detour. By the time he was brought to Green City International Hospital, he had already passed away."

"I haven’t gotten married yet, so I’ll definitely head back early."

As Da Xiang spoke, he subtly glanced at Wang Juan beside him.

However, the oblivious Wang Juan didn’t notice; she was raising her glass to toast Lu Lin.

Lu Lin saw it but didn’t say anything.

Da Xiang and Wang Juan were his best friends.

Back in elementary school, Da Xiang already had a crush on the chubby Wang Juan, and surprisingly, that hadn’t changed one bit over all these years.

Wang Juan, on the other hand, was always outspoken and would tease Lu Lin from time to time.

Truth be told, having grown up together, Wang Juan had gotten used to Lu Lin’s looks, no matter how handsome he was.

Besides, the two of them were complete opposites.

Da Xiang looked burly and imposing, but he was actually very shy and introverted.

Wang Juan, conversely, had always loved stirring up trouble since she was little. Lu Lin and Da Xiang had gotten into countless arguments with other students because of her.

He was heading to Alien, a trip that would last at least a few years. He wondered if these two would ever get together.

Lu Lin clinked glasses with Wang Juan, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Let’s eat!"

Lu Lin grabbed a handful of lamb skewers and passed them to Da Xiang and Wang Juan.

Just then, a group of men, incongruously dressed in suits and sunglasses late at night, arrived at the entrance of the barbecue shop.

"Mr. Wang, are you sure this is the place?" the man in the black suit leading the group asked.

"Captain Zhang, this is it."

Wang Shao had sharp eyes; he immediately spotted Lu Lin not far away, eating skewers.

"Over there!"

Hearing the shout, Lu Lin instinctively turned to look.

He saw Wang Shao, the same guy who had chased him downstairs at noon, now with a group of men. Their intentions were obvious.

Was this really necessary? Lu Lin wanted to ask.

He stood up, a beer bottle in hand, and walked towards the newcomers.

By now, Da Xiang and Wang Juan had also seen the menacing group approaching. Wang Juan’s face paled.

"Wang Shao, you..."

Wang Juan still wanted to block Wang Shao’s path, but he shoved her to one side, nearly causing her to fall.

Lu Lin and Da Xiang both glared angrily.

"Wang Shao, what do you mean by this?"

"What do I mean?" Wang Shao chuckled. "You little thief, weren’t you pretty arrogant this afternoon? Come on, show me that arrogance again."

"And you," Wang Shao turned to Wang Juan. "You cheap woman! Thinking you’re too good for me? It’s your damn blessing that I’ve taken an interest in you, and you dare pull this crap?"

Wang Juan stumbled backward, trying to avoid Wang Shao’s grasping hands.

"Keep your hands off her."

Lu Lin grabbed Wang Shao’s wrist, his grip like an iron vise.

Wang Shao struggled twice but couldn’t break free, his fury mounting.

"Captain Zhang, are you just going to stand there and watch me get bullied?"

"Certainly not!"

Before Captain Zhang in the black suit could even finish speaking, he stepped forward, intending to force Lu Lin to release Wang Shao.

However, Lu Lin shifted his feet, not only evading Captain Zhang’s move but also positioning Wang Shao in front of the man.

"Is there any point to this?"

"Can fighting solve problems?"

"Don’t you know that an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind?"

"What a nuisance!"

Despite his words, Lu Lin kicked out at Captain Zhang.

Captain Zhang only had some basic combat experience. It was enough to intimidate ordinary folks in Green City, but he stood no chance against a Star Core Warrior like Lu Lin.

He saw Lu Lin’s kick clearly, but there was no way for him to dodge it.

BANG.

Captain Zhang was sent flying.

Wang Shao was utterly terrified. Lu Lin still had him by the wrist, giving him a front-row view as Captain Zhang sailed through the air and crashed heavily to the ground with a THUD. Just the thought of it was painful.

Was this the same Zhang Wan, the security team leader from Jin Hao who always strutted about so arrogantly? How come he seemed like such a pushover to Lu Lin?