Collapse Iron: What does it mean to broaden the fate of four people in one sentence?

Then he saw Lin Si.

To be precise, I saw Bronya wearing duck pajamas.

Sambo's expression froze instantly.

He paused for a second.

Two seconds.

three seconds.

His expression changed for a moment, and finally he walked over quickly, took Lin Si's hands in his own, and smiled obsequiously.

"Sisters! What a coincidence?!"

His voice carried a hint of surprise, a touch of astonishment, and a subtle emotion of "Why is it you again?"

"You're here for Oleg's birthday party too?"

Lin Si raised an eyebrow.

Sambo?

This is truly a double celebration!

He originally only wanted to infiltrate the subterranean fire and make contact with the forces in this lower region.

I didn't expect even Sambo to be here.

That's good now.

Intelligence sources and power dynamics are all in place at once.

Lin Si's lips curled up slightly.

"Sambo, you're here too?"

Sambo chuckled.

"That's right, that's right! It's Oleg's birthday, how could I, old Sambo, be absent? That's why I brought some good stuff!"

He shook the package in his hand.

"These are all top-quality goods from the upper-class area, specially prepared for the boss's birthday celebration!"

Lin Si gave him a meaningful look.

Seele frowned beside her.

"Sambo, do you know them?"

Sambo nodded quickly.

"I know him, I know him! This is..."

He paused for a moment, then looked at Lin Si.

Lin Si winked at him.

Sambo instantly understood.

"...He's a friend I met in the wild! He's incredibly skilled! A top-notch marksman! And his character is impeccable!"

Seele looked at him suspiciously.

"When did you get such a great friend?"

Sambo looked completely innocent.

"I've always had it! You just didn't know it!"

She didn't want to ask any more questions and turned to walk into the house.

"Alright, stop standing there, come in and help with the setup."

Lin Simai followed.

As he passed by Sambo, he lowered his voice and said:

"Let's talk later."

Sambo nodded with a smile.

"understand."

Chapter 25 Oleg's Birthday Party

The room was bustling with activity.

Some people hung ribbons, some blew up balloons, some set up tables and chairs, and some posted blessings on the walls. The children ran around, helping to pass things, although most of the time they were just making a mess.

Lin Si looked around, her gaze sweeping over everyone.

Those dressed simply all wore expressions of genuine anticipation, their faces filled with respect for "Boss Oleg."

Lin Si withdrew her gaze, a slight smile playing on her lips.

He picked up a string of ribbons and asked the person next to him:

"Where should I hang this?"

The man paused for a moment, then pointed to the top of his head.

"Just hang it there."

Lin Si tiptoed and hung the ribbon up.

The duck pajamas swayed with the movement, and the two little wings on the hood trembled.

The children gathered around again.

"Sister Duck is amazing!"

"Sister Duck, hang one more!"

Lin Si looked down at the group of little radish heads, and her lips twitched.

Sister Duck?

Fine.

Ducks are ducks.

He took another ribbon and continued hanging it.

Pera and Ling were also pulled in to help.

Pera was in charge of blowing up the balloons, and her face got all round from it.

Lingke was in charge of pasting the blessings, sticking them on one by one with a blank expression, her rabbit ears swaying with her movements.

Sambo, meanwhile, was haggling with a few people, promoting his "high-end goods."

After hanging up a string of ribbons, Lin Si clapped her hands.

He looked at Sambo.

Sambo happened to be looking at him as well.

Their eyes met.

Lin Sichao gestured with his lips from the corner.

Sambo understood immediately, said to the person next to him, "We'll talk later," and then sauntered toward the corner.

Lin Si put down the ribbon in her hand and walked over as if nothing had happened.

The two stood in the corner.

Sambo lowered his voice, a fawning smile on his face:

"Sister, which song are you singing?"

Lin Si glanced at him.

"Which one?"

Sambo rubbed his hands together.

"How did you get down here? And you're wearing... uh... such a cute outfit?"

He paused for a moment.

"And those two, the penguin and the rabbit, are they also your people?"

Lin Si did not give a direct answer.

He simply countered with:

What are you doing here?

Sambo chuckled.

"Me? I, Old Sambo, can go anywhere. The upper zone, the lower zone, the edge of the rift, as long as there's money to be made, I'll go anywhere."

Lin Si nodded.

This explanation makes sense. Although he was definitely hiding something, Lin Si didn't care as long as he could provide information.

"So you know Oleg?"

Sambo shrugged.

"He's a local bigwig in the lower district, the boss of the Earth Fire, and quite prestigious."

Lin Si looked at him and suddenly asked:

What kind of person is he?

Sangbo was stunned for a moment.

Why are you asking this?

Lin Si smiled.

"I'm curious. After all, he's the boss of a major force in the lower districts. I want to know more about him."

Sambo stared at him for a few seconds, then chuckled.

"Fine, it's not exactly a secret anyway."

He thought for a moment, then began to speak:

"Oleg, well... how should I put it..."

He carefully considered his words.

"He's incredibly skilled in combat. I heard that when he was young, he could take on ten Rift Monsters all by himself. Now that he's older, he's still very powerful. The people of Earthfire are all completely subservient to him, partly out of respect, and partly because they genuinely can't beat him."

Lin Si nodded.

High combat prowess and the ability to command respect are the basic requirements.

"Anything else?"

Sambo continued:

“Boss Oleg used to be a member of the Silvermane Iron Guard, but he couldn’t stand the mess between the upper and lower levels, so he simply stayed in the lower area and started the subterranean fire.”

"Silver-maned Iron Guard?"

"right!"

"He especially loves children. Do you see the orphanage in Pan Yan Town? It was built by Di Huo."

A large portion of Di Huo's profits is invested here. The orphanage, the transportation hub... all are sustained by Di Huo.

Lin Si seemed to be deep in thought.

"What exactly does the organization 'Earthfire' do?"

Sambo thought for a moment.

"It's called an organization, but it's more like a mutual aid society."

People in the lower districts can seek help from Di Huo if they encounter any difficulties; they will help in any way they can.