I agreed to be a kept man, but I'm still being punished by the system.

Lin Yang leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees, ending the joke and steer the conversation back on track.

Miss Liu and your brother didn't come to see me at this time just to tell me I'm interesting, did they?

The smile on Liu Shanshan's face faded, and her expression became serious.

"That's definitely not the case."

She took a folded piece of paper from her elegant handbag, placed it on the coffee table between them, and gently pushed it across to them.

"We came to see you, firstly, to apologize."

Lin Yang's gaze fell on the coffee table, where a check was placed.

"Oh, sorry?" A mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips. "I was thinking, the one whose hand was broken was your brother's man, wasn't he? I can understand why you're here for revenge."

"Hehe, it's inevitable that kids will have some minor grudges when they fight. It's easy to resolve them." Liu Shanshan shook her head gently, as if the unequal conflict was really just children playing around.

"I'm here on behalf of the gang."

She pushed the check forward again.

"This is a check for one million from XX Bank. It's a cash check and can be cashed at any bank at any time. Consider it an apology to Mr. Lin, and a small token of our appreciation."

One million.

For Lin Yang in the past, this was an astronomical figure.

But now, he felt nothing at all.

Chen Wanjun, who has a hundred million, is still at home waiting for him to cook. Su Man, who is at the platinum level, gave him a black card with unlimited credit. Is a million a lot as an apology?

It's just an appetizer.

"Oh, that's very generous." Lin Yang didn't touch the check, but just looked up at her. "You're giving a million for such a small thing? Tell me, is there anything else?"

He knew very well that the more substantial the "apology" was, the more complicated the subsequent discussions would become.

Liu Shanshan's gaze was deep, as if she were reassessing the man before her.

His indifference to money caused her original plan to deviate slightly.

"Hehe, you can't hide it from Mr. Lin." She leaned forward slightly, the neckline of her cheongsam outlining a breathtaking curve.

"Also, we would like to ask you to replace Black Bull and become a Red Stick thug in our Zhisong Hall."

"What the hell?" Lin Yang frowned, his face showing just the right amount of confusion. "Red Pole of Zhisong Hall? Never heard of it. What do they do?"

Liu Shanshan stared into his eyes, trying to find even the slightest trace of pretense, but Lin Yang's eyes were clear and open, like an outsider who truly knew nothing about it.

"Mr. Lin, have you heard of the Hongmen?"

"I've heard of that," Lin Yang nodded. "Gang organizations, you know, I've seen them in movies."

"Yes, we are Zhisongtang, a subordinate of Huahai Hongmen."

Liu Shanshan admitted it very readily.

Lin Yang leaned back, sinking back into the soft sofa, and spread his hands, his face showing even more confusion.

"Wait a minute, wasn't the Hongmen disbanded a long time ago? How come it's resurrected now? Has this been approved by the Chinese government?"

This series of questions, filled with the simple skepticism of law-abiding citizens towards the activities of illegal organizations, left Liu Shanshan completely bewildered.

Her original assumption was that someone with Lin Yang's skills must be a successor of a certain sect or a ruthless character who had been navigating the gray areas for many years.

She also prepared a whole set of underworld slang and jargon to use in order to build rapport.

As a result, the other party immediately asked, "Is your organization legal? Have you registered?"

We can't talk today.

She felt like a warrior wielding a dragon-slaying sword, rushing into a cave only to find the dragon filling out a corporate income tax return.

"That's right, Mr. Lin." Liu Shanshan had to patiently explain from the basics, "The current Huahai Hongmen is an official organization recognized by the Chinese government and authorized by the overseas Hongmen General Association. In nature, it's closer to a large business alliance and hometown association. It has long since stopped being involved in any underworld business and is now doing legitimate business."

After listening, Lin Yang simply said "oh," clearly not believing it.

"Then what's the point of having thugs? If anyone in the company doesn't meet their performance targets, just break their legs!"

Liu Shanshan's temples throbbed with pain.

"That's right. Our Hung Society has preserved its martial tradition. Every three years, we hold a World General Assembly to determine the highest title of 'Double Flower Red Stick.' For our Huahai Hung Society to participate in next year's General Assembly, we first need to select a Red Stick representative who can represent Huahai Hung Society."

"The Huahai Hongmen has five branches. According to the rules, each branch sends its most capable Red Pole fighter to compete at the end of this year. The winner will be the representative."

Lin Yang understood.

To put it simply, it's just a martial arts event at a corporate sports meet, only this sports meet is of a higher standard and involves more vested interests.

"Oh, what does that have to do with me?" he said casually.

"I would like to invite you to become a Red Stick of our Zhisong Hall," Liu Shanshan said in a serious tone, "and to help Zhisong Hall obtain the only Red Stick representative position."

Lin Yang shook his head.

"I really don't want to get involved in your messy affairs."

"Mr. Lin," Liu Shanshan leaned forward again, her voice low and seductive, "Name your price, as long as Zhisongtang can afford it."

"It's not about money." Lin Yang looked at her and suddenly smiled.

"I'm the kind of person who lives off women; I'm not good at fighting."

A gigolo?

Liu Shanshan's mind went blank for a moment.

Her pride in her wisdom and logic crumbled completely upon hearing those words.

What is that Black Bull? His arm was broken by a gigolo? If word gets out, how will Zhisongtang ever be able to maintain its standing in Huahai City again?

Just as Liu Shanshan's expression froze on her face, her brain racing as she tried to understand this absurd logic, Lin Yang's next words exploded in her mind like a bombshell.

"but……"

He looked at her with amusement in his eyes.

"As long as Miss Liu is willing to take care of me, give me money and let me sleep with her, I'm fine with anything. Whether we have a competition or not doesn't matter."

A deathly silence fell over the office.

Liu Shanshan's beautiful face was first taken aback, then quickly flushed red, and finally turned ashen.

Her chest heaved violently, and her beautiful eyes burned with unbelievable rage.

This man...this man is so shameless!

As the deputy head of Zhisong Hall, she had met all sorts of men, including the greedy, the lecherous, and the arrogant, but she had never seen such a shameless man who spoke of "seeking a sugar daddy" with such righteous indignation!

She stood up abruptly, her high heels making a sharp, piercing sound on the floor as she moved so quickly.

She glared at Lin Yang for a moment, then turned around abruptly and strode towards the door.

boom!

She slammed the glass door shut with a loud bang.

Liu Lusheng, who was smoking outside, was startled. He saw his third sister storm out, her face contorted with rage, as if she wanted to kill him. He quickly threw away his cigarette butt and chased after her.

"Third sister, third sister! What's wrong? Is it that boy...?"

Silence returned to the office.

Lin Yang looked at the forgotten check on the table, slowly picked it up, put it to his lips, and gently blew away non-existent dust.

He carefully put the check into the jacket pocket of his old coat.

"Ugh."

He let out a satisfied sigh.

"They just left like that, without even adding each other on WeChat, and without completing this system task."

The voice just fell.

hum-

His phone vibrated in his pocket.

Lin Yang took out his phone, and the screen lit up, displaying a new WeChat friend request.

Note: Liu Shanshan.