Chapter 75

"Follow me," He Ping said calmly. "Maybe I can give you a chance to take revenge."

Li Yutang was stunned, and everyone present was stunned. The words sounded incredibly domineering, but the problem was that the person saying them was a bit too young. A twelve-year-old kid saying such things was full of incongruity. If a kid had said this, he would definitely have been laughed at by everyone. But now, no one could laugh. It was this very kid who had defeated everyone here, and this was definitely not something an ordinary kid could do.

For a moment, dozens of adults were actually overpowered by He Ping. They wanted to argue, to say that a kid like him shouldn't meddle in their affairs, but no one could say it. If He Ping was a kid, then what were the rest of them? Moreover, based on He Ping's combat ability, it might really give Li Yutang a chance to use his skills. Thinking this, everyone realized that agreeing to this kid might be the best choice.

"Follow you?" Li Yutang was clearly a bit moved, especially by He Ping's words, "Maybe I can give you a chance to take revenge," which made him a bit excited. For the past two years, he had always wanted to deal with the robber from back then, but he was no longer a police officer; he was just an ordinary person without equipment, logistics, technical support, or intelligence. This idea was impossible to act on. Regardless of whether He Ping was telling the truth, it was worth a try for Li Yutang.

"What exactly do you do?"

"Currently, you'll be doing some miscellaneous tasks, but gradually, there will be bigger things. As for the robber, we can take care of him when we do the big things. But I have to say in advance, what I do isn't exactly legitimate. The salary isn't low, but it's not a formal job. Occasionally, there might be some illegal activities, and of course, there's danger. Once you follow me, there's no turning back. You need to think this through."

He Ping's response was vague, but this only increased Li Yutang's confidence in taking revenge and the credibility of the opportunity to take revenge. If He Ping's work was just ordinary, Li Yutang would have no interest. It was precisely because He Ping's work was not legitimate that it could provide Li Yutang with a chance to take revenge, which made him interested.

"What's your current salary?"

"About 800 to 900 a month."

He Ping nodded. In 2000, in Hedong, this was a decent amount for someone doing odd jobs. Prices were still low, and housing prices hadn't skyrocketed. This amount was enough for a family of three to get by.

"Where do you live?"

"Nearby, in a rented place."

"Are your family here?"

"I live alone. My parents are in the countryside of Qingshan, taken care of by my older brother. I go back to visit when I have time."

"Are you married?"

"No... no." Li Yutang's face turned red. For He Ping, who had experienced the future, this topic was nothing, and he said it casually. But for Li Yutang, it was a bit embarrassing. The previously straightforward Li Yutang now seemed a bit shy: "But... but I have a girlfriend."

Although his voice grew softer, the surrounding people, who were paying attention to him, naturally heard Li Yutang's words.

"Brother Yutang! When did this happen? How come we didn't know?"

"Yeah, Yutang, that's not very nice. How come we didn't know about such a big thing?"

"How old is she? Where is she from? What does she look like? Is her personality good? What does she do for work? How many people are in her family? Have you figured all that out?"

"Back off, do you think you're doing a census? Yutang, when are you going to bring her over for us to see?"

Li Yutang's face turned even redder, and his tone became more nervous: "We've only known each other for a few months, and we've been dating for less than a month. It's just the beginning, and we haven't even settled down yet. I didn't tell you because I wanted to wait until our relationship was more stable before introducing her. Otherwise, if I introduced her to you and then we broke up soon after, it would be embarrassing."

The crowd laughed again, and the serious atmosphere disappeared. They then turned their attention back to He Ping. After thinking for a moment, He Ping said: "If you follow me and do what I ask, I'll give you a salary of 1,500 a month, which will increase in the future. I'll also provide a place to live. If you need money urgently, you can borrow from me. As long as the amount isn't too outrageous and the reason is valid, I won't charge you interest. What do you think? Have you decided?"

Hearing this, everyone fell silent, looking at Li Yutang to see his decision. To be honest, the conditions He Ping offered were quite good. A salary of 1,500 a month was something only a few foreign companies in Hedong could offer. Generally, for odd jobs, the monthly salary was less than 1,000. Even for some very capable private companies, the monthly salary plus bonuses and subsidies barely reached 1,000.

Moreover, He Ping offered housing, which saved on rent. For Li Yutang, who was not yet married, this was already a very good salary. If it weren't for the fact that He Ping mentioned the possibility of illegal activities and danger, the others present would have been tempted. Even so, some young people were eager to agree on behalf of Li Yutang, hoping they might have the same opportunity in the future.

"Alright!" After a moment of contemplation, Li Yutang finally made up his mind. "I'll do it! Life is only a few decades long. If I can't do what I want, what's the point of living? Anyway, I have no ties. My older brother takes care of my family, so I'm a typical case of one person being full and the whole family being satisfied."

He Ping smiled. He had acquired an agent beyond his expectations, and he was in a very good mood: "Alright, then. In the next few days, you can resign and pack up your things to move. If your lease hasn't expired, don't rush to cancel it. It's best to go home and settle things. I'll give you a week. I'll come to Jinlong Club next weekend."

"I don't have much cash on me today." He Ping felt his pocket and casually took out a palm-sized gold badge, throwing it to Li Yutang: "Take this to the gold shop and sell it. It should be more than 1,500, which will be your first month's salary. Use it to settle things at home."

Ignoring the stunned Li Yutang, He Ping took out another similar badge and handed it to Uncle Long: "I guess we've become acquainted through conflict. I broke a lot of things today, and everyone got hurt. This is my apology. When Brother Yutang finishes his business, we'll have a good gathering!"

[PS: Third update of the day!]

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