Chapter 11: A Life-Saving Favor

  The thief obviously didn't expect two people to be chasing after him at the same time. When he turned around and saw Loring and Han Zhen Nan, two big men with sturdy legs running towards him, his face changed color in fright, and his feet moved even faster. In this line of work, it's not just about being quick-handed, but also having fast feet; otherwise, if you get caught, the lightest punishment would be to be sent to a detention center, and the worst would be to be subjected to various "private punishments" by a crowd of angry onlookers.

  Han Zhennan is indeed a senior with some attainments in "Bajiquan". With his body as the axis, he exerts force in all directions, and his movements look extremely gorgeous. When running, he looks spirited and refreshing. On the other hand, Luo Lin practices Tai Chi, where every move emphasizes harmony with nature. When running, Luo Lin looks relaxed and carefree, as if flying and floating, but his speed is not much slower than Han Zhennan's.

  In less than five minutes, the thief who was running wildly in front couldn't hold on anymore. His speed was fast, but when it came to endurance, he was no match for a martial arts master like Han Zhen Nan. The thief saw that he was about to be caught up, so with one hand, he fiercely stuffed the wallet into his crotch, then quietly reached towards the buckle of his left waistband, as if digging out something...

  Luo Lin's heart skipped a beat: "Han Ge, be careful!"

  Time was running out, Han Zhennan's big hand grabbed the thief's back, but unexpectedly, the thief suddenly turned around and pulled out a shiny knife, slashing it horizontally. Han Zhennan's Bajiquan skills were quite deep, but after all, he was known for his strong and fierce movements, with great force but slow withdrawal, and for a moment, he couldn't dodge in time, and the knife was about to slash his neck...

  "Bang!"

  With a soft thud, Loring swiftly darted between the two and skillfully grasped the thief's wrist holding the small knife. Then, he quickly bowed down and threw the thief flying out with one swift motion.

  "Ah——"

  The thief let out a loud cry, and before he could see how Loring had suddenly darted between the two of them, he was lifted off the ground and slammed into the fire extinguisher, making a dull thud. The thief gritted his teeth in pain and couldn't get up.

  "Grab him! Don't let him run away!" The surrounding onlookers were stunned for a while before reacting, and then they all rushed up bravely, quickly subduing the thief who had lost his ability to resist. They swiftly dialed the police hotline.

  Han Zhen Nan looked at the subdued thief, his face slightly pale, and subconsciously touched his own neck, a chill running up his spine. Fortunately, it was only a superficial wound, a thin line of blood seeping out from the fine scratch, nothing serious.

  Although he was a big shot, Han Zhen Nan still broke out in a cold sweat. Just now, he hadn't had time to regain his composure. If Luo Lin had been one step later, perhaps his own life would have ended unclearly right here.

  "Hey, Brother Han, everything okay?"

  Lorraine walked up in time and gently patted Han Zhen Nan's shoulder, concerned.

  Han Zhen Nan took a deep breath, his face filled with bitter smile: "It was really close just now... Little brother, I really owe you one. Otherwise, my life would have been over, haha."

  Lorraine nodded: "It's okay if nothing happens. These lawbreakers have extreme ideas, so be careful next time you encounter them."

  "Yes, yes, yes." Han Zhen Nan had already completely stopped treating Lorraine as a child at this point. He patted Lorraine's shoulder gratefully and said, "Right, now that we've gotten to this point, I've only introduced myself, but I haven't asked what you're called yet!"

  "My name is Lorraine."

  Lorraine?

  Han Zhen Nan's heart skipped a beat, but his smile remained unchanged. He took another look at Luo Lin's appearance and the air around his eyebrows seemed very familiar... with the surname Luo, he was studying at Zhengzhou No. 1 High School... Hehe, if his guess wasn't wrong, it would be interesting.

  The Luo family has actually produced such a genius? How interesting!

  "Lorraine, what a great name! A hero emerges in his youth!" Han Zhen Nan's heart was rippling with waves, but his face still wore a smile, "Little brother, where are you planning to go later?"

  "Go home and take a shower."

  "Haha, what a coincidence." Han Zhen Nan chuckled and patted Lori's shoulder with his large hand. "Why wait for a good day when we can seize the moment? My hotel is nearby, come with me to soak in the hot spring, I haven't had enough chat with you yet!"

  Luo Lin did not refuse, his mental age was not much younger than Han Zhen Nan's, and he got along with Han Zhen Nan much better than with people of his own age. Having a friend like that wasn't bad either.

  "It's okay, but I don't want Brother Han to treat me, I'll pay for myself. If you don't agree, then I won't go, is that alright?"

  Han Zhenan was also a straightforward person, not bothering with such trivial matters. He waved his hand: "Young brother, do as you please! As long as you acknowledge me as Old Brother Han, that's all that matters. Anyway, I've already taken a liking to you, young brother!"

  Han Zhenan was staying at the Jianghe Hotel in Zongzhou, a five-star hotel that was part of the Luo family's business. It had been a long time since Luo Lin had met such an impressive middle-aged man, so she accompanied him for the whole morning. The two of them had many common topics to discuss, and more surprisingly, some business insights that Han Zhenan didn't even see as clearly as Luo Lin did.

  At noon when eating, Han Zhennan still wanted to stay with Luolin, but was refused. In the end, they left each other's contact information and bid farewell by waving hands.

  "Little brother, I won't be able to stay in Zhenzhou for a few more days. If you come to Yanjing later, remember to let Brother Han know!"

  "Alright!"

  …………

  Han Zhennan personally escorted Lorraine downstairs and watched as she got into a taxi. After a while, a burly man with a scar on his face walked up behind Han Zhennan.

  "Nan Ge, who is this little friend? He's actually troubled you for a whole morning."

  Han Zhenan didn't turn around, with a smile on his face he watched the taxi drive away before slowly saying: "Xiao Dao, do you know what is meant by 'realm'?"

  "Boundary?" The robust man with a knife scar scratched his head, looking embarrassed. "Brother Nan, you know I'm an uncouth person, I don't understand what 'boundary' means."

  "It's just that his views, ideas and actions are all better than those of ordinary people."

  "Nan Ge, are you talking about this little kid?" Scarface Strongman said in disbelief. "You're kidding... If we talk about cultivation level, Nan Ge, you must be higher than him! He's at most just a student."

  "I may indeed be a little taller than him now, but that's just for the time being... Five years ago, I didn't have his broadness of mind."

  Han Zhenan's words almost petrified the scar-faced strongman, let alone five years ago, ten years ago, Brother Nan was already a formidable figure who made people tremble with fear, his wrist and chest were unmatched by his peers!

  Han Zhenan shook his head thoughtfully: "As the saying goes, the rear waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves. Nowadays, young people are really unstoppable... He's not even 20 years old, but he has such a broad mind and vision. If he continues to mix in society for a few more years, I really can't imagine what he'll become... Dāozi, dare you make a bet with me?"

  "What's going on?" Daozi came over with interest, it had been a long time since he heard Nangong speak in this tone.

  "In less than five years, his achievements will surely surpass yours."

  "Really?!" Daozi was stunned for half a day, but then suddenly blurted out, "You're saying he's a mixed-blood?"

  "Why must black and white be so clearly distinguished? In this world, is it necessary to separate them so distinctly? With day comes night, and if there were no distinction between day and night, all living creatures under the sky would fall into chaos. Black and white are a balance, a natural law. Survival of the fittest, those who are strong in nature can live freely between black and white, just like humans. Humans are the strong ones in nature, and in real life as well. Those who can see through black and white, even control them, are the strong ones among humans. True fairness, right and wrong, black and white, only the strong have the qualification to discuss."

  The knife looked at Han Zhen Nan's profound eyes, and was deeply shocked by this remark. Ah, isn't a certain hidden balance in today's society also a natural law?

  "Nan Ge, this is the truth!" Daozi's blood was boiling with excitement. "I remember."

  But who would have thought that Han Zhen Nan suddenly burst out laughing: "Is it the truth? I think so too. But it wasn't me who said it, it was him."

  "Him?......"

  The knife was stunned, and his eyes were slightly dazed as he glanced at the corner where the taxi had disappeared.

  …………

  Because of the last thing, Qin Wanshu had some avoidance in her heart, so Luolin didn't rush to find Qin Wanshu. At noon, she casually ate a meal and wandered around the school by herself for a few laps. She had already thought it through - with tens of thousands of yuan as pocket money, she could still manage on her own. Later, she would rent a small shop around the school and start her own business, which wasn't a bad starting point.

  After a whole afternoon, Lorraine was tired and didn't find any suitable job. Those shops that need to be transferred are either milk tea shops or small restaurants, which can only make a little profit, no big deal. It seems that it's not easy to find a place around the school...

  A somewhat tired Loring entered a medium-sized internet cafe, only to find it packed to the brim. He reluctantly walked out and changed to another one, but as he searched from one place to another, Loring helplessly discovered that almost every household was bursting at the seams, even the empty machines were being used for hanging.

  Internet cafes are indeed a lucrative industry!

  Especially with a high school and an adult vocational school nearby, the crowd surfing the internet is wave after wave. Unfortunately, investing in an internet cafe requires too much capital, Lorraine can't afford to spend that much pocket money...

  "Lorraine!"

  Luo Lin had just walked to a corner of the alley when he suddenly heard a clear and crisp sound coming from behind him.

  Lorraine turned around and found it was her dear deskmate Blue Orchid.

  Today, Blue Lan wore a sapphire blue dress with white lace trim on the hem, her naturally straight black hair revealing a hint of elegance, her pink tender face without any makeup, accompanied by a sweet smile, a refreshing air floated with Blue Lan as she drifted in front of Luo Lin.

  "Blue Orchid, what a coincidence! We really are fated."

  Lan's little face suddenly flushed with a hint of red: "Shouldn't I be the one saying this... Didn't you go traveling during the National Day holiday? Why did you come to school?"

  Luo Lin couldn't help but gush as soon as he saw Lan: "This isn't just a coincidence, from this morning my left eyelid kept twitching, it was like a hint that I should come to school, and when I saw you, I realized that our fate seems to be destined by the heavens."