How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 62 He has no family

Inside the hall of the Li residence.

The damaged pillars were finally repaired thanks to the craftsmen's tireless efforts day and night, and the freshly painted pillars still had a faint smell.

Two people were sitting in two armchairs.

Li Dianshi held a teacup, pinching the lid and lightly scraping the rim of the cup, making a soft rustling sound. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the county magistrate who was holding a silver ingot in his mouth and biting it. Seeing that it was real silver, he stuffed it into his sleeve.

Magistrate Zhou has a white beard, a thin face, and a furrowed brow. Now in his sixties, he has no chance of promotion, but in Yong'an, he is a true local tyrant.

"Brother Li, have some tea, have some tea."

Magistrate Zhou chuckled, gulped down the tea in one go, and then casually wiped the tea stains from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve. He had no airs of a civil official and even exuded the sleazy air of a corrupt official.

"Brother Zhou, please join me."

Li Dianshi smiled, though he looked down on the other person from the bottom of his heart. But he still had to maintain a facade in his dealings with others, since the other person was of the same ilk as him.

"What fine tea!" Magistrate Zhou put down his teacup, smacked his lips in appreciation, and then said, "Brother Li, my clerk is crying to me that he was beaten by one of your underlings."

Li Dianshi remained calm, gently put down his teacup, and corrected, "He's not a constable; I've promoted him to deputy headman."

He understood that Magistrate Zhou, despite his senile appearance, was actually quite clever, which was why he had taken the initiative to investigate Lin Fan's identity.

In Yong'an, given their status, they were indeed local tyrants, and no one could provoke them. But who could guarantee that no one would use connections to come to Yong'an just to go through the formalities?

There are plenty of people with status and connections.

"Hmm, Chief Lin, I've heard about him. Brother Li, we've worked together for decades, know each other inside and out, and have always supported and helped each other grow. Could you just tell me, what is his true identity that makes him worthy of your leniency?"

Magistrate Zhou was eager to know Lin Fan's identity.

Master Hu had come to him with sincerity, which made his eyes light up. However, after learning about the situation, he immediately changed his mind about accepting the "sincere offer."

If others don't understand Li Dianshi, how could he not understand him?

He would not allow such an arrogant person to appear in Yong'an, let alone a servant in his prefecture.

So there is a problem.

This is very problematic.

He then dismissed Master Hu by saying that the county government had no right to interfere with the local government.

Li Dianshi said, "I have no identity; I'm just an ordinary person."

"Hahaha, Brother Li, stop playing games with me. If he didn't have... status," Magistrate Zhou laughed, then his expression turned serious, and he asked urgently, "Could it be that he gave a lot of silver?"

"I am an honest and upright official, Brother Zhou, you mustn't slander me."

"Oh, my brother Li, please stop lying to me. Tell me the truth. What's the real reason? It's okay if I don't believe you. You can tolerate it. What kind of relationship do we have? Is it necessary to hide it from me?" Magistrate Zhou urged, his heart itching with curiosity. If it was sent by a big shot, he would have to curry favor with him.

Although I'm too old for promotion, having another powerful backer wouldn't be a bad thing.

Li Dianshi slowly said, "He really has no background, he's just an ordinary person, but he's very good at fighting."

"You can fight?" Magistrate Zhou was stunned. "That's all?"

Li Dianshi said, "Brother Zhou, we've been friends for so many years, so I'm giving you a piece of advice. He'll be here soon, so you absolutely mustn't make a fuss about Zhu Zhubu's matter. He's got a vicious streak, and I'm really afraid that if I anger him, he'll kill us all."

This is what he really thinks.

He didn't have this feeling when he first met Lin Fan.

The moment he felt this way was when Lin Fan turned back and looked at him as he smashed the artificial hill in the courtyard with a single blow; his gaze was as fierce as that of a ravenous tiger.

Magistrate Zhou looked on in disbelief.

Li Dianshi pointed to the pillar and said, "See this pillar? It was blasted by him with one blow. It was just repaired not long ago. Did you see it in the yard on the way here? You asked me where the rockery went. I'll tell you, he smashed the rockery with one blow. That iron rod weighs sixty pounds. If it had fallen on you or me, could we have taken it?"

hiss~
Magistrate Zhou gasped.

The temperature inside the hall suddenly rose.

“But you and I are both officials appointed by the imperial court. If he does something treasonous, aren’t we afraid of having our families wiped out? Besides…” Magistrate Zhou was interrupted by Clerk Li before he could finish speaking.

Poof!
He has no family.

Li Dianshi couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Zhou, do you really think he wouldn't dare? You and I have been in officialdom for many years, do you still remember what your original aspirations were?"

"Make money." Magistrate Zhou replied decisively.

"And now?" "Of course, it's still about making money."

Magistrate Zhou didn't even need to think about answering these questions. He worked so hard to pass the imperial examinations and get an official position, all for the sake of making money.

"So, Brother Zhou, you must stay true to your original intention. If you're going to make money, just focus on making money and concentrate on making money. Don't worry about those other things. Over the years, I've worked hard to find an opportunity to send out money and get a promotion. I want to advance." Li Dianshi was exhausted.

What do officials fear most?
Naturally, the fear is having money but nowhere to send it.

You send it.

Others also give them gifts.

Those with wider connections naturally accept bribes from sensible and familiar people.

Magistrate Zhou could tell that what Brother Li said was from the bottom of his heart, so he believed it. As for giving away the money he had worked so hard to earn in order to get promoted, he was absolutely unwilling to do so.

The county magistrate is quite good; he's the best of the best.

Why strive to be the phoenix's tail?

“But Brother Li, the constable you have is causing quite a bit of trouble, especially with the Hu family. Master Hu even went to Anzhou Prefecture to pull strings,” Magistrate Zhou reminded him.

This matter has nothing to do with him; he works for the county government and has no jurisdiction over matters concerning the local security bureau.

Li Dianshi didn't take the matter to heart at all.

All the necessary favors have been taken care of in Anzhou Prefecture.

Besides, do they really think the people in Anzhou Prefecture are stupid?

A mere constable from the local government office rendered your Hu family helpless, forcing you to seek help from the Anzhou Prefecture. Why didn't your local clerks and magistrates intervene?

Doesn't that mean this matter is not simple and there must be a problem?

Just as Li Dianshi was about to speak.

A loud voice came from outside the hall.

"I am coming."

Lin Fan, dressed in his brand-new squad leader uniform, swaggered over. Judging from his demeanor and gait, he seemed to regard this place as his own home, showing no restraint or tension whatsoever.

Enter the hall.

Lin Fan and Li Dianshi stared at each other, their eyes wide. Lin Fan also noticed the old man in official robes standing to the side, who was clearly the local county magistrate.

"Cough cough..."

Li Dianshi coughed softly, his meaning clear: someone was present, this was the local county magistrate, and your swaggering around without any respect for superiors and subordinates was making me lose face. Even if you put on a little act now, I would accept it.

Clearly, Lin Fan is sensible.

"My lord, what are your orders for summoning me here?" Lin Fan asked, clasping his hands in greeting.

As soon as these words came out.

With a broad smile, Li Dianshi stood up and said, "No need to be so formal. Come, sit down. Let me introduce you. This is Magistrate Zhou, our local upright and honest official who is a benefactor to the people. When Magistrate Zhou learned about what you did, he applauded you. You have rid the people of a scourge and cleaned up the cancer in Yong'an. He came here specifically to meet you."

is it?

Lin Fan turned his gaze to the side, to Magistrate Zhou, whose expression was somewhat awkward and stiff.

We're not here to interrogate Zhu Zhubu.

to be frank.

He was prepared to go berserk when he arrived.

As for Magistrate Zhou...

The moment he saw Lin Fan, he completely believed what Li Dianshi had said.

This kid in front of me.

That's truly an aura of dominance.

They are absolutely ruthless.

(End of this chapter)