Chapter 241 – You Sure You Want Half?

Its about Fen Xiaobo said.

What, have you made your mind up? Lin Yi wasnt expecting it to be that fast.

No, thats not it. Xiaobo shook his head, a little embarrassed. This kind of thing is a big deal. I need to consider it carefully and spend some time with her first I want to make some money for Fen to be treated!

You wanna make money for Fens medical fees? Lin Yi blinked- Xiaobo was willing to do that before he even confirmed his feelings for her? Was he this great a guy?

Lin Yi had, since a young age, learned to keep out of things that werent his business- his environment and the ways his two mentors trained him gave him a cold personality. He wouldnt bother if it didnt concern his friends or himself.

Yeah Xiaobo nodded. Boss, you know anywhere I can work a job?

Its gaokao soon, howre you gonna work? Lin Yi said, not quite sure what to think of Xiaobos decision.

Gaokao Its actually not that important. As long as theres money Ill be able to get in college- a lot of them are associated with high schools. Xiaobo said with a sigh. Boss, with my grades, its pretty much impossible for me to get into a better college. I wont have very good job opportunities if I graduate from a bad college.

Lin Yi nodded- Xiaobo was making sense, but not everything he said was right

But, that job isnt gonna get you enough at all- you wont even be able to use that to get into an associated college, let alone pay for Fens bills! Lin Yi wasnt trying to discourage him, but thats how it was- even two to three thousand kuai a month was considered a high alary.

Xiaobo was a bit disappointed and disheartened from the words, but Lin Yi was right- it wasnt enough. My grandfathers just too old fashioned- if hed opened a medicine factory as well then things wouldnt be like this! That recipes registered under my second grandfathers name now, I cant sell it even if I wanted to now!

Ah Lin Yi didnt say anything, but a plan started brewing inside his head.

He was eating lunch with Xiaobo in the canteen when Jingyi called him again.

Lin Yi, have you decided? Can you help me? Jingyis voice was a little rushed- it had to be quite a pressing matter for her to have called again so soon.

Miss Sun, shouldn’t you be the one deciding? Have you agreed to my terms? Lin Yi responded with a question.

Your terms.. Jingyi remembered Lin Yi asking for half of what the opposing party was demanding- shed thought of it as a joke, but it seemed like Lin Yi was serious. You sure about this?

Absolutely! Im sure!! Lin Yi said. Thats the rule for us Grand Thieves, its what Ive been taught. If you cant accept my terms then lets stop here- I still need to get back to lunch!

Wait, Lin Yi- where are you? Ill treat you to lunch, lets talk about this! Jinyi said quickly, afraid that Lin Yi would hang up on her again.

Oh. Then wait for me at the food street behind Songshans First School- Im there. Lin Yi, naturally, wouldnt turn down money delivered to him.

Alright, Ill leave right now- be there in ten minutes. With that, Jingyi hung up.

You have something to do, boss? Xiaobo asked, not understanding Lin Yis conversation with Jingyi.

Yeah. You eat first- theres something I need to do. Lin Yi said as he walked out of the canteen.

Ten minutes later and Lin Yi spotted Jingyi, who came in a red Audi A41. He wasnt expecting Jingyi to have her own car- he remembered her arriving at the bar in a cab.

Thinking about it, no one went to a bar in their own car- howd they get home if they got drunk?

Lin Yi wasnt wearing his school uniform today- it was with Tang Yin. Jingyi, as a result, wouldnt think that Lin Yi was a student here- she just assumed that he happened to be having lunch there.

Get in! Jingyi said with a wave of her hand, to which Lin Yi responded by getting into the co-driver seat.

He sized Sun Jingyi up- she was looking more elegant than she had been in the bar, and more dignified in her white collar shirt.

Where are we eating? Jingyi had noticed Lin Yis gaze, but didnt really mind- she was actually feeling pretty proud over it. Whats wrong, little handsome? Like what you see? Maybe help this big sis out then?

Youre not over twenty. Lin Yi said faintly. You think pulling your hair up makes you a big sis?

…… Jingyi almost crashed her car into a wall. How How did you know?

Youre making yourself look older for the sake of talking business, right Lin Yi said, dodging the question. As someone adept in Eastern medicine, Lin Yi was able to estimate a persons age by looking at the details in the neck and face, for example.

Alright then- but you have to admit, Im still older than you! Jingyi said, not dwelling on the topic- talking to this man would only be disadvantageous to her, and she had to readjust herself.

Older than me by two years? They say that doesnt count- you have to be at least three years older. Lin Yi shook his head. Man, your age is a bit in that weird spot- the spot I just happened to not have any interest in..

Jingyis eyes were wide open- was this guy trying to piss everyone off when he talked? What was he even talking about, not having interest in her because she was two years older instead of three?

Tell me- what do I have to do for you to help me? Jingyi said through gritted teeth- shed have kicked him out the car if she didnt need his help.

Help you? Its simple, I gave you my terms. It just depends on if you agree or not. Lin Yi adjusted his seat into a more comfortable position- Jingyi must not have had a lot of men in her car- the gap for the legs wasnt very big.

You know what their chairmans terms are? Jingyi asked, not quite sure if she should be laughing or crying.

Theyve gotta be a lot harder to accept than just hiring me with a huge compensation to steal their stuff. I dont know what kind of units theyre going by, so how am I supposed to know if your compensations high or not? Lin Yi repsonded with a question of his own.

Then you sure you want half of what theyre asking for? A nice little plan came up as she blinked her eyes like a sly fox.

Im sure. Its my mentors rule. Lin Yi nodded, looking pretty serious and solemn as he did so.

(mentor here has the same characters as mentors mentor, which i translated as grand mentor last time.. The meaning here doesnt mean mentors mentor, but more like uncle sifu instead of main sifu)

Your mentors a grand thief as well? Jingyi asked curiously. Then what about your sifu?

My mentors a world class master thief, the best there is, but my sifu doesnt steal stuff. Lin Yi said faintly.