Chapter 185 - Buying Loyalty

Its true that seven hundred thousand is a fortune to an average family. Zhong Fabai said with a nod. The sum, however, wasnt anything substantial for him. What are your thoughts?

Im thinking if the moneys worth it or not. Zhong Pinliang said.

Son- honor is an important thing. Fabai smiled as he educated his son. This Zhang Naipao, hes your follower, so its only natural for you, the leader, to take care of him when help is needed! But the point to think about here is what kind of person this follower of yours is- will he put himself on the line for you? Will he show up for you when you need his services?

That I can guarantee, dad! Zhang Naipaos a bit of a goof, but hes definitely an honorable man. He wont turn me down if I ever need him in the future, I know that. He even said hell kill himself if I asked him to!!

Haha, see? Fabai laughed. I was in a similar situation once, when I was younger- I helped a follower of mine out, but he didnt have anything to offer me at the time. It wasnt until many years later, when something went wrong with the engineering plans of this project I was in charge of, that he stood up and willingly shouldered the responsibility for me Thats how it is, Pinliang, you need to have a good eye for men. If you think this Zhang Naipao of yours a useful friend, then Ill gladly pay up!

But dad, Im not gonna do any engineer work and I dont need anyone taking the blame for me or anything Pinliang said, still not letting go- it was seven hundred thousand kuai!

What are you saying, you do! I took care of the Heibao incident for you this time around, but youd be in there with him if he pulls your name out! With Zhang Naipao, youll be able to pin everything on him, say hes the mastermind, that you were just an accomplice, and there wouldnt be any problems! Fabai said. Naturally, theres also other things, like when you need to off someone without doing it yourself, for example. Youll always have him to carry tasks like that out for you if need be. Seven hundred thousand- its a good deal.

I understand, dad. Ill talk to him about this later. Pinliang said, agreeing with what his father was saying- hed be much better off if he had services like that Naipao could provide him with. Itd be like a hidden card!

Youve grown up now, Pinliang- its time to start gathering men and cronies of your own!! Fabai said. This is crucial for when you enter society, remember that!

Pinliang responded with a string of yes before hanging up and calling Naipao.

Naipao couldnt just answer the call in the classroom, but one look at who was calling and he got out of the room immediately. He looked around and spotted Pinliang waving to him at the bathroom door and hurriedly made his way there. Liang Bro You called?

So, Pao I talked to my dad Pinliang said, pausing on purpose.

And, Liang Bro? What did Uncle Zhong say? Naipao said, his expression changing as he fluctuated from excitement and anxiety.

My dad said youre my bro- hes willing to give me that money! Pinliang said, patting Naipao on the shoulder. Come with me to my dads company after school- well get you that money!

Really? Liang Bro? Naipao said, clearly in disbelief. Liang Bro! Are you really gonna lend me seven hundred thousand?!

Not lend, Pao- were giving it to you! Pinliang said, having known that Naipao wouldnt be able to get himself a sum like that. Seven hundred thousand wasnt a significant amount to the Zhong family, too, and Pinliang thought of it as buying Naipaos loyalty, like what his father had suggested. Youre my man, my follower- Id never just let you die.

Liang Bro!! You really are my boss!! Naipao exclaimed upon hearing Pinliangs words, overwhelming him to the point where he kneeled down to him once more. Liang Bro, I am not an ungrateful man- rest assured!! Liang Bro tells me to kill myself by hanging, Ill never kill myself by drowning!! You tell me to go East, and Ill get East even if I had to chop my head off and bring it there- Ill never go West!!!

Hahaha!! Pinliang laughed as he got Naipao back on his knees. No need for that just yet, Nai Pao- I know what kind of a person you are. Well have to see when the time comes!

Liang Bro, I swear!! Ill honestly ram my head into the ground if you dont believe me!! Naipao said, panicking.

Thats not what I meant, alright? I believe you, I see your resolve- lets get back to class. Just make sure you deliver on your promise when I need you! Pinliang said with a satisfactory nod- Naipaos loyalty was pretty much set in stone at this point, and he now had a failsafe should he ever get himself in trouble

Kang Xiaobo simply couldnt fall asleep last night- the barbeque at Tang Yins place was all he could think about.

After all, it was only natural in the age of youthful relationships and sunkissed love that Xiaobo would long for a fated encounter with a young lady, a fine girl to start a relationship with

He knew logically that Tang Yin wouldnt be interested in him, but Xiaobo was excited regardless- just going to the school beautys house for a meal was enough of a blessing on its own.

Boss, are we going on Saturday or Sunday? Xiaobo asked excitedly.

I dunno. Lin Yi shrugged. Why are you so excited?

Heh Youre the only one who doesnt get worked up over something as big as this- the school beautys treating us to dinner at her house! Xiaobo explained. How many guys you think are just waiting for a chance like this, to have an encounter with the school beauty? Everything starts from the encounter! Arent you looking forward to this at all?

Lin Yi wasnt sure what to say. Looking forward my ass- Im still living with two school beauties A bit, I guess. I feel like she hates me.

Come on, boss, dont get greedy- any other guy would feel blessed if Tang Yin hated him. She doesnt interact with other people too much. Xiaobo said.

Ha. I guess we can go ask for details during break. Lin Yi said, remembering that CD Mengyao and Yushu wanted him to buy. Itd be nice to have Xiaobo accompany him there.

Sure, sure! Xiaobo nodded. Well go together, maybe get some barbeque

Maybe not barbeque, Tang Yins mom isnt gonna accept our money if we pay right now. Lin Yi said. Cant let her treat us twice, right?

Good point. Xiaobo said, also aware of the Tang familys situation- this meal was probably going to cost them thirty to forty kuai, after all. But I still wanna have some barbeque