Am I really hallucinating?

Chapter 45: The Lid of the Magic Box

Although the younger brothers were very shocked by Zheng Fan's actions, they could not help but immerse themselves in the joy of setting sail when they saw that the matter was settled.

They were just small fry at first, but now they have truly become members of a studio of their own!
They couldn't imagine that just half a day ago they were still being scolded by Su Hongyuan like a child.

Just as they were eagerly waiting for Zheng Fan's next instructions, Zheng Fan casually assigned them some work to set up and decorate the studio and left in a hurry, without even planning to have a celebratory banquet with them.

You have to be anxious, the deadline is almost up.

Although it did not exceed expectations, Zheng Fan’s main point is to save money wherever possible, and the singularity does not come out of nowhere.

However, on the way out, Zheng Fan met the cool and handsome Japanese guy Kiyono Koji again.

Compared to Zheng Fan's previous funny posture of pretending to put on his coat, this person walking over surrounded by his subordinates felt like an important supporting role in a Japanese drama.

What? Why only a supporting role?
It’s nothing, he just looks like a loser, and maybe he is.

When Qingye Hesi saw Zheng Fan, his expression did not change. He just stopped and said, "I heard that you seemed to have encountered some fortune. I hope you take care of yourself. Some things are not as good as they seem on the surface, especially..."

Zheng Fan glanced at him and hurriedly passed by him.

Qing Yeheji: "..."

I swallowed the words back halfway through my speech and felt a little embarrassed.

His subordinate immediately asked: "Do we need to invite him back?"

Kiyono Koji shook his head helplessly: "No need."

"I don't feel anything... on him..." A vague voice came to his ears again.

"It could be a powerful fantasy, or it could be that he really has a glimpse into life in a huge shock... Well, if he has the ambition, let him be." Kiyono Goji replied, but his face seemed thoughtful.

Zheng Fan walked quickly, thinking that the handsome guy just now must be concerned about him?

Kiyono Koji's faction and his own studio are a considerable force in the Banmu Office, and they have extraordinary cohesion, so this person must be very capable.

Now it seems that people are not much different.

On the one hand, he was concerned about his abnormal childhood friend who always gave him a bad face, and on the other hand, he was even quite concerned about a small fry like Cheng Fei. Whether it was a show of goodwill or sincerity, what he said just now was acceptable.

It's a pity that he is not very good at speaking. The smell of a gangster boss is too strong, and the smell of instructions overflows as soon as he opens his mouth.

……

Zheng Fan avoided all possible spies and finally returned to Zero One Office quietly.

As soon as he came back, his body instantly went limp and fell to the ground.

"Welcome back, you've worked hard today." Lin Yilin came out with a cup of coffee.

Although I have a lot of prejudices against the 70,000 yuan Zunhuang coffee machine, I have spent the money and use it very efficiently. I use it more frequently than Zheng Fan, so I don't suffer any loss.

Zheng Fan stood on Cheng Fei's body, holding his knees and breathing heavily. Although the fatigue disappeared when he separated from the body, it can only be said that the aftereffects of the feeling were still very uncomfortable.

"Even if I can extend it by relying on the singularity, I will have to control the time of use in the future. It's too uncomfortable." Zheng Fan looked up and said.

"Mr. Hallucination is already very efficient." Lin Yilin consoled.

Standing up, Zheng Fan wiped the non-existent sweat and said, "It's easier than I thought. Banmu is so easy to talk to."

"It's only easy for you, Mr. Hallucination, but it's not that simple under normal circumstances." Lin Yilin said.

"It wouldn't be that easy without your help. Here, please write down this number. I'll leave the operation of the studio over there to you. I'll just go there to make myself familiar and support the place when necessary." Zheng Fan gave Lin Yilin a number.

Lin Yilin wrote on her phone: "I will have to work two jobs during working hours in the future."

"After all, I can't really spend time running that studio. I'm exhausted after just a while. I'll just be a mascot in the future. I'll have to rely on you, Miss Binary, for the rest."

"But in this way, the introduction of the new studio can stir up some of the internal affairs of the class, and Su Hongyuan's attention will probably be diverted away from me for a while. If we stir up a little more trouble, the class will no longer focus on our small office." Lin Yilin planned.

After repeatedly trying to cause trouble for Lin Yilin without success, it was about time for the class to slow down.

Banmu is a big company with a lot of wealth. In fact, they don't have much hatred towards Zero-One Agency. It's just some personal grudges and the spontaneous expansion of Banmu Agency has squeezed the living space of small agencies.

"My own firm hasn't even expanded yet, but you're already managing other people's firms." Zheng Fan made himself a cup of coffee and joked.

"It's not like we're managing an office. In an environment like Banmu, competition between each studio is fierce. It's quite difficult to earn grades and reputation by accepting normal commissions. There are ten people in Banmu's office... now there are eleven, and there are basically no people in the studio who honestly accept commissions." It's called an office, but in fact it's a gang. It's better to say that working in the office is just a by-product for Banmu.

As for the money to open a studio, there are plenty of people in the class who can come up with the money, but the biggest challenge is the subsequent operation of the studio.

What you are running is not a studio, but a gang.

It is also to provide funds for the use of Zheng's anti-property capabilities.

Although Lin Yilin is rich, she is not as rich as Zheng Fanzao when it comes to real play.

Zheng Fan came to Lin Yilin and saw that she seemed to be making subsequent plans on the computer while communicating with the younger brother in the class under the name of Cheng Fei.

The younger brothers were quite proactive. After Lin Yilin stated her demands, they quickly presented several operational routes that they might have the opportunity to be involved in.

Drug trafficking, illegal smuggling, casinos, and the sex industry...

Lin Yilin scanned the information silently, but finally typed: "We are taking the black-to-white route, operating mostly official and formal industries."

"Is it necessary? That would be very troublesome. The scale is larger, and the lines and connections required are far more difficult to find than the ready-made chaotic industries in the gray blocks. Those industries can earn start-up capital just by grabbing land, so it's too early to turn from black to white." Zheng Fan said puzzled.

Lin Yilin's fingers tapping on the keyboard gradually slowed down until they stopped, then she turned her head and looked up at Zheng.

"Mr. Illusion, I recognize the black and gray of this world, and I know that these colors are indispensable to this world. I have no intention or ability to change them, and I even often walk on the edge..."

As she spoke, she looked back at the screen: "But the bottom line is necessary. It is the mark of being human."

"Ten years ago, I have been testing my bottom line, and my adoptive father pulled me back time and time again. He left, and I tested it again not long ago for you and for power. I can deceive myself by saying that I will succeed, but these underground industries are not in this category, and even my confidence cannot change it."

Lin Yilin's eyes were turbid and clear, hypocritical and contradictory.

She will frantically test and dig into herself for certain purposes, and carry them out with the pride hidden under her thin skin, believing that she can succeed and will not let the situation lead to disaster.

But if she really gets involved in these black industries, her actions will inevitably cause countless people to be displaced.

If the terrorist intelligence network operated on Xixikoko Street is fully released and used, combined with the current opportunity, a Pandora's box may be opened at any time.

This is also Lin Yilin, her "confidence" in her own abilities.

After a long while, Zheng shrugged and said, "I still don't think this is a problem. Because of my terrible parents, I have a weaker empathy than ordinary people since I was a child. Gradually, I only care about my own sensory stimulation and have nothing to do with other lives."

Lin Yilin looked at Zheng Fan again.

"But you are the first person I met in this world, and also my first partner. So I will take your opinions into consideration. Let's supervise each other in the days to come."

He didn't think that Lin Yilin's adherence to that fragile bottom line had nothing to do with him, and he could still play around as he pleased.

Zheng has a certain understanding of his relationship with Lin Yilin.

Even the most superficial understanding, the principle of "birds of a feather flock together" is not difficult to understand.

Lin Yilin insisted, and Zheng Fanbian could not indulge in trampling on things that he usually didn't care about.

This shows respect and consideration for my partner Lin Yilin.

Even if he indulged himself, Lin Yilin would definitely accept and acquiesce, because Zheng Fan was the "boss", a super hallucination. Even if he had a personality and memories of another world, he was still not a human in Dadu, and there was no reason for him to abide by some messy rules.

But since he still has some personality, it might be meaningful to keep thinking and not sink completely. It can also maintain Lin Yilin's bottom line, and each other's bottom line.

Surprisingly, his external hallucination subtly became the lid of the Pandora's box of "Lin Yilin", even though his own lid was loose.

The black quagmire beneath his feet hid so much.

"Thank you, Mr. Illusion." Lin Yilin said softly. She immediately realized what Zheng Fan was thinking behind his words and responded.

"Yeah, but this path is definitely going to be very troublesome. You'll have to make your own choice."

"I will." Lin Yilin's tone was filled with barely perceptible joy.

After her adoptive father, she found another person she could "rely on".

"Ouch~."

That being said, before you stick to your bottom line, you should feed him some toast first.

(End of this chapter)