How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 13 Oh, my confidant, how could you have left me?

"Sister-in-law, I can do it myself, I can do it myself."

Lin Fan was surprised by his sister-in-law's enthusiasm. When the hall master brought him in, his sister-in-law warmly stepped forward, took his hand, and led him into the hall. Not long after they sat down, his sister-in-law brought him tea.

This enthusiasm made him feel a little uncomfortable.

He had never met his sister-in-law and thought that since the head of the family was keeping a mistress outside, his sister-in-law must be old and faded. But who would have thought that his sister-in-law was very beautiful and looked very virtuous, a good wife who could manage the household well.

"It's alright, make yourself at home and don't be shy. If you accept me as your sister-in-law, then don't keep calling me 'sister-in-law' all the time. How about we address each other as brother and sister?"

Wang looked at Lin Fan with gentle eyes. He was handsome and energetic, which made her think of her younger brother who had died of illness when he was young.

"How can this be..."

Before he could finish speaking, the hall master said, "Since your sister-in-law treats you like a younger brother, let's call each other brother and sister from now on."

How could he not know about his wife's situation?

He sighed softly to himself.

When his wife was young, both her parents died, leaving her with only one younger brother whom they raised. However, the younger brother was taken away by a serious illness, which almost broke his wife. Fortunately, with his careful care, she was able to recover.

The hall master has already said so.

What else could he say?
"Sister," Lin Fan called out shyly.

"Okay, okay, let's eat. I cooked all these dishes myself today. See if they suit your taste."

"Thank you, sis."

He was pulled to the table and felt a little awkward, mainly because it was his first time there and he was being treated so warmly, especially by the sister he had just met, who was even more enthusiastic than the head of the hall.

Damn it, the leader is a real scoundrel. He has such a good wife, yet he still has an affair. He really doesn't know what's good for him.

Start the meal.

Lin Fan looked at the bowl piled high with food, feeling like crying but unable to. This sister was really too kind; she hadn't eaten a single bite herself, but had been putting food on his plate the whole time.

She also asked him about his family situation, and when Lin Fan said that he had ended up there, her eyes welled up with tears.

"Little brother, you must have suffered a lot."

"Sister, I'm doing alright. Since I came here, I've been working for the hall master and have been given important responsibilities by him. Things are gradually getting better," Lin Fan said.

“If he ever feels wronged in the future, don’t keep it to yourself. Tell your sister, and I’ll stand up for you.” How could Wang not understand her husband?

"Thank you, sis."

"Eat, eat more. You're so thin, it breaks my heart."

Wang Changhai, standing to the side, felt helpless and remained silent. He felt that his confidant was no longer his own confidant, but rather his wife's confidant.

This feeling is hard to describe; I want to say something, but I don't know what to say.

After finishing the bowl full of food, Lin Fan said, "Master, Sun Xiao's steward from the Fierce Tiger Gang came to the dock to see me today."

"Ah! What does he want with you?"

Wang Changhai was shocked. Damn it, they knew his confidant was capable and were trying to poach him.

Lin Fan said, "He said he wanted to get to know me and insisted on taking me to Xianwei Restaurant. I thought it would be a waste not to eat there, so I took the dock brothers with me."

"Xianweilou, that place is very expensive."

"Yes, I specifically chose the expensive restaurants and booked three tables. Although I don't know the exact amount of silver, it should be at least fifty or sixty taels."

"Wow, that's ruthless?"

Wang Changhai stared in disbelief, his mouth agape. They'd only invited him once, and he'd already been treated so ruthlessly—it was like being slaughtered like a pig!

"I have to be ruthless. It's not easy to catch one, and besides, the other party came to me to try and win me over. They need my help, so I think there might be three, four, five, six, or seven more times. I'll take it as many times as I can," Lin Fan said.

Wang Changhai: ...! !!
I was stunned, truly stunned.

Of course, Wang Changhai also breathed a sigh of relief. The fact that Lin Fan was willing to tell him these things meant that he had no intention of being won over. He was indeed a trusted confidant whom he valued.

I have a good eye for talent.

Thinking of this, Wang Changhai felt much more smug.

“My brother is so smart.” Madam Wang smiled and looked at Wang Changhai, saying, “See? You’re so lucky to have such a capable brother like my brother. You’re blessed for three lifetimes.”

"Sister, it's my good fortune to be noticed by the Hall Master." Lin Fan quickly said. My dear sister, you can't say that. The Hall Master will be jealous if you treat me so well.

"If my sister says it's his good fortune, then it is his good fortune. What do you think, my husband?"

Faced with his wife's question.

"Yes, yes, it's my good fortune."

Wang Changhai was speechless.

"Master, there's something else. I'm preparing for the exam for the Prefectural Government." Lin Fan didn't hide anything and told them what he was preparing for. He had to say it sooner or later.

Based on his understanding of the sect leader, he decided to speak now. The sect leader was not a treacherous or cunning person.

"The Security Bureau? How could you have such a thought? I'm doing just fine here, aren't I?" Wang Changhai was getting anxious. My trusted confidant, you can't abandon me!

Now everyone knows that Wang Changhai has a very capable confidant.

When facing other hall masters, he stood much more upright.

Wang said with dissatisfaction, "What do you mean by having such thoughts? It's a good thing that my brother wants to walk the right path and has ambition. You know the situation of Zhongyi Hall. It's a mixed bag, but there are few bad things. I don't want my brother to become that kind of person."

"Little brother, you should do your best. I know the clerk's wife, and I'll put in a good word for you."

"Thank you, sister," Lin Fan said gratefully.

He could tell that the woman in front of him genuinely wanted to acknowledge him, and that it wasn't a pretense of affection to bind him to her.

Wang Changhai looked at his wife, feeling like crying but unable to. How could he push her away?

At this moment, Lin Fan noticed the hall master's sadness and said, "Hall master, I met Chief Song of the Public Security Bureau a while ago and helped him capture a murderer. He knows my identity and also knows that I want to take the exam for the Public Security Bureau, but from what I heard, he didn't seem to say that my identity would be a problem for taking the exam."

Hear this.

Wang Changhai's eyes lit up, hope had appeared, "That means even if you join the Security Bureau, you can still manage the docks."

"I'm not entirely sure," Lin Fan said, not giving a definitive answer.

Wang said, “I think it can be managed. I’ve heard some news that Chief Song is an upright man who has been ostracized in the Security Bureau. He used to hate the collusion between officials and gangs, which has ruined the interests of many people. As a result, he is constrained everywhere. I think this Chief Song also wants my brother to enter the Security Bureau and use my brother’s hands to fight crime with crime.”

"Madam, where did you hear this from?" Wang Changhai asked in astonishment.

Wang said, "That was when I was playing mahjong with the ladies. They were chatting and said that Chief Song was affecting their ability to make money. Some people did bad things and didn't want to get arrested, so they gave him money in the hope of settling the matter. But Chief Song wouldn't allow it and handled many things according to the law."

Lin Fan listened very attentively.

Thinking about how Song Ban Tou was chasing the murderer, and there were only him and Yang Ming, it seemed that he was really being ostracized.

Wang Changhai waved his hand, "Let's eat first, we'll talk about it later. But whatever you do, I respect your choice."

"Thank you for your understanding, Master," Lin Fan said.

Lin Fan and his sister enjoyed their meal together, chatting and laughing.

This was also the first time he had ever been cared for since he traveled through time... no, even before he traveled through time, he had never experienced such care.

He acknowledged this woman.

Wang Changhai, however, seemed to have suffered a blow, looking worried and unable to feel happy.

It was a long time ago, very late.

Doorway.

Wang held Lin Fan's hand.

"Little brother, be careful on your way back."

"Sis, I understand. It's cold outside, you should go back first."

"Changhai, what are you standing there for? Go see my brother off."

"Madam, I understand. You go back first. I need to talk to your brother about something."

Wang went back.

Wang Changhai patted Lin Fan on the shoulder, "To be honest, what do you think of the hall master, who is also your sister's husband?"

Faced with this question.

Lin Fan really wanted to say, "Master, you're a real scoundrel! My sister is so virtuous, and you still dare to have an affair. You have absolutely no regard for my sister's reputation. I really want to smash your head in!"

But can you say this?

I definitely can't say.

"very good."

"That's it?"

"Okay, Master, you should go back too. I'm leaving now." With that, he turned and left.

Wang Changhai watched Lin Fan's departing figure, then looked up at the bright moon, as if glistening tears were sliding down his cheeks.

Even now, you're still unwilling to call him "brother-in-law"?
My confidant.

How could you just leave me like this and throw yourself into my wife's arms? With a younger brother as capable as you, how can she still uphold the traditional virtues of obedience and submission? How can she still respect me?

You, as the head of my family, hold a significant position.

How much is left?

Ugh!
A sigh that speaks volumes about the bittersweet experiences of countless men.

(End of this chapter)