Faced with Song Luping's invitation, Lin Li was momentarily tempted. He could use this opportunity to change Mission 2 to (2/3) and, while he was at it, complete the "betraying his master" part of Mission 5.

But after thinking about it, he decided against it.

It wasn't because it was Sunday and he had to go to evening self-study. As a day student, and a first-year high schooler with the least pressure, the rules for Sunday evenings weren't strict, except for the month before midterms and finals.

—However, for third-year students, skipping this kind of evening self-study would be counted as truancy.

The real reason was that when he went out with Bai Bufan, the rhythm was entirely in his own hands. But if he went out with Song Luping, the rhythm would definitely be controlled by him. The situation could easily exceed his expectations, and he might accidentally lose his virginity.

Hehe, okay, that actually wasn't a big problem.

Lin Li had other worries.

—His real concern was becoming a publicly identified figure of interest, which would completely go against his original intention.

There couldn't be too many coincidences.

News of a vice raid would definitely spread widely, and many people would start to gossip.

But if a hooded student of similar height and build appeared in the pictures from every vice raid, that would be bad.

For the Light Jazz and Tianhong raids, he had changed his clothes, pants, and shoes. Plus, there was a week's interval, and this time Bai Bufan was there to confuse the public eye, making it less likely for people to connect the dots.

But if he appeared in the 'pictures' on both Saturday and Sunday, the probability of being noticed would be very high.

Even if others wouldn't suspect him of being a so-called undercover agent, some nosy netizens might start digging into his identity.

In this era, some people could determine the location and time of a photo from a single landscape picture. It really wouldn't be that difficult to uncover his identity.

He hadn't become an immortal yet. It was a bit too early to be in the spotlight.

"Brother Ping, what you said makes a lot of sense, and I'm quite tempted. Unfortunately, after getting caught yesterday, my mom grounded me. I can't go out today, so there's really no way." After thinking it through, Lin Li casually made up an excuse.

"I see. In that case, there's really nothing to be done," Song Luping expressed his understanding and regret. "Looks like I'll be going alone tonight."

"Brother Ping... have you really not considered quitting? I'm willing to take over from you as the new King of Prostitution. You can really retire and rest. Your health is important," Lin Li said after a moment's hesitation.

If possible, he would rather Song Luping turn back from the brink.

After all, Song Luping had been really good to him.

"Bufan, I appreciate your sentiment. Some roads, you can't go back on. Some vices, you can't quit," Song Luping still chose to refuse. "I won't turn back until the oil is spent and the lamp is dry."

"Mm," Lin Li sighed softly.

"Alright, I've said what I wanted to say. My first meal today was at dawn. I need to go get something to eat now, to build up my strength for tonight's battle. Let's meet up again next week. If you don't have anything else to ask, Bufan, I'll hang up first."

"Okay."

"Brother Ping, you won't have next week or the week after," Lin Li said softly, looking at the already disconnected phone.

Since Song Luping had made his choice, Lin Li had also made his.

The Xiling Town Chicken Farm map was already in his hands. Song Luping's value was no longer significant. This was a good opportunity for him to complete his mission.

Betray the master!

Lin Li switched to another contact and sent a message.

[Lin Li: Uncle, are you busy? I have something to tell you [Rose].]

[Yang Liang: I'm begging you, Uncle, Lin Li, please don't tell me you're going to report another chicken farm! Uncle doesn't want to hear this. Besides this, Uncle will listen to anything.]

[Lin Li: Then goodbye, Uncle [Folded Hands].]

[Yang Liang: ?]

[Yang Liang: No, you get back here! What do you mean!]

[Yang Liang: What about what you wanted to tell me!]

[Lin Li: Uncle, I suddenly realized I have nothing to say. You go ahead and get busy [Rose][Rose][Rose].]

He had been predicted.

But it seemed normal. The only reason he would look for Yang Liang was for this matter.

It seemed Yang Liang was quite busy right now. He should probably just report this to the main desk and let them choose someone else.

But Yang Liang's call was already coming through.

Lin Li answered, then immediately turned the volume down to protect his eardrums—

"Lin Li, you didn't listen to a single word I said yesterday! You're not even willing to wait 24 hours, are you?

You, you, sigh!! I don't even know what to say to you, you kid! What else haven't you experienced yet? Just tell Uncle directly, can't you! You want to experience being shot? Uncle will go to your house with his gun right now and give you a shot, how about that!"

Yang Liang's speech was full of emotion and energy.

This hoarse questioning made even Lin Li feel a little embarrassed.

He had to admit one thing: Yang Liang's perfectly good weekend had indeed been ruined by him.

Putting himself in his shoes, it was indeed infuriating.

It was his fault.

"Uncle, I'm obediently staying at home right now. I'm not going anywhere today. This time, I'm just providing you with information about a chicken farm. I don't plan to coordinate with you from the inside," Lin Li therefore said weakly.

There was a long silence on Yang Liang's end.

"...Good boy. You really did listen after all."

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but Lin Li even heard a slight sob.

"Send the information directly to Uncle's WeChat later. Uncle is a bit busy right now. I'll have my colleague handle it later. Ahem, Little Lin, didn't you say yesterday that you didn't know about other chicken farms?

What, you know again today? Could it be that your friend just told you today?"

Although he knew Lin Li was just placating him yesterday, Yang Liang still used a sarcastic and teasing tone to try to get Lin Li to change his mind.

"That's right. The one you're going to arrest later is my friend. He just told me he plans to go to this shop tonight, and I came to tell you right away."

Lin Li was completely oblivious.

The other end of the phone was silent for a moment, then asked a series of questions: "He's not here to be an undercover agent, right? We can really arrest him, right?"

"Mm," Lin Li nodded.

It felt like on the other end of the phone, Yang Liang's breathing had suddenly become rapid.

What did Song Luping do to offend him?

"Good, Little Lin. Quickly send the information to Uncle's phone. Uncle will prepare to go arrest him right away. I will definitely not let him escape." On this end of the phone, Yang Liang was already rubbing his hands together.

A colleague will go? I'll go myself!

I've been wanting to catch this guy for a long time!

The one who turned the pitiful Lin Li into the damn mess he is now, the main culprit is Bai Bufan, no doubt. But the one who made this kid's relationship with the chicken farms so entangled, this friend is the number one contributor!

He must be executed!

And it must be me who personally executes him!

After they hung up, Yang Liang looked at the information sent to his phone and the approximate time Lin Li's friend was going, and a cruel smile appeared on his face.

And Lin Li, after finishing the call, was a little idle for a while.

Because he had to wait for the results, he wouldn't go to evening self-study today.

Lin Li turned on the projector and decided to watch a few episodes of Family Guy to consolidate his worldview. He had been raiding vice dens too much recently, and it seemed a bit too positive.

...

A long time later.

The end credits of another episode rolled.

Lin Li turned his head. The breathing light on his phone had lit up at some point.

—There was a message.

The first sentence Lin Li saw when he opened it, he couldn't hold it in.

[My name is Song Luping. By the time you see this message, I've already been arrested.]

(End of Chapter)