Chapter 1333 - 1333: Elite Troops Mobilize

"You've never mentioned Shihan's background before. What does her family do?"

The starry night sky illuminated the courtyard.

In the small courtyard, Du Qingyue looked at the profile of the person beside her and asked with a subtle smile.

Xiao Feng thought for a moment, then replied, "Nothing that would count as legitimate business, but not completely shady either. If you had to say, they're in the grey area.

From small matters like handling various certificates and proofs to bigger tasks like helping someone become an official."

"Then how did you and Shihan's family meet?"

"Her grandfather saved me one time, although I didn't actually need saving. Coincidentally, at the time I had nowhere else to go, so I stayed at her house for a while."

Xiao Feng laughed, "That old man is quite interesting. He seems like an honest elder, but when it comes to conning people, he doesn't even blink.

Compared to him, those like Wang Ji are much less cunning."

Du Qingyue lowered her gaze and continued asking, "And that's when you met Shihan?"

"Yes, after all, living at someone else's place, it's not good to freeload.

So I took her to school, picked her up, helped her out in fights and such."

"The story of a willful young lady and a handsome bodyguard?" Du Qingyue tilted her head, her expression slightly strange.

Xiao Feng leaned back, laughing, "I still prefer the story of a down-and-out young lady and a self-made poor boy."

"Tch!"

Du Qingyue couldn't help but be amused.

At that time, she was replaced by Du Linlang and pressured by her family, truly a down-and-out young lady.

And the self-made poor boy...

Thinking of this, Du Qingyue gazed at Xiao Feng, feeling as if it were just yesterday.

…

Early the next morning, Wang Ji and Du Xian were safely escorted back to Jinyue Garden by Di Junxiong.

And the video of the two crying desperately, kneeling in front of Zhao Zhehai's car last night, caused quite a stir!

Upon seeing Xiao Feng, Di Junxiong leaned over and lowered his voice, "Master, Director Shi didn't sleep the whole night.

The calls kept coming from above, he was probably quite frightened. He was summoned early this morning to report to the provincial office."

"Expected," Xiao Feng nodded calmly.

Such baseless accusations wouldn't really affect Shi Yong materially, but his reputation would inevitably take some damage.

After all, even if there's an official notice right in front of them, there will always be a small group willing to believe the rumor is the truth.

Or rather, these people only wish to believe the truth they hold in their hearts.

Xiao Feng felt a bit sorry about this.

However, in the long run, he could resolve a few major cases for him in the future to help recover the damaged reputation.

"Junxiong."

"Yes, Master."

Xiao Feng, in a casual chat-like manner, asked, "Are you going home for the New Year today?"

"I'm afraid I can't," Di Junxiong sighed helplessly, "In our line of work, holidays are often the busiest."

"Indeed, you might not have a good New Year, but it's for ensuring most people can. That deserves respect and admiration!"

Di Junxiong chuckled and scratched his head, "Master, you're making me feel embarrassed."

"Regret taking me as your master?" Xiao Feng suddenly asked.

Di Junxiong quickly replied, "No regrets!

Not now, and not ever!"

Xiao Feng nodded in satisfaction, "Do you remember why you became my apprentice?"

Di Junxiong earnestly replied, "Yes, it's because I saw surveillance footage of you taking on someone hand-to-hand. At that time I thought, if someday I could be as good as you, that would be great."

"Do you think you've improved since you became my apprentice?"

"Well..." Di Junxiong somewhat hesitantly replied, "Compared to you, Master, of course, there's a long way to go. But I just try hard, following in your footsteps."

Xiao Feng smiled, "I've seen your progress in personality and skills. Keep up the good work."

"Yes, Master!" Di Junxiong replied solemnly, bowing deeply, although he felt his master was a bit strange today.

In fact, Xiao Feng was puzzled himself about why he was saying all this.

Perhaps the tension before the storm.

Or perhaps he felt emotional seeing his apprentice's growth.

But no matter what, being together as master and apprentice, he was glad to see his student improving.

At this moment, Liu Hongmei and another elderly lady approached and said to Xiao Feng, "Boss Xiao, we sisters are about to head out. Is there anything you'd like to tell us?"

"Safety first, nothing else."

Liu Hongmei nodded and, together with the elderly lady, walked toward the exit of the villa.

Shortly after they left, the hit-and-run masters came to say their farewells one after another.

Di Junxiong, puzzled, asked, "Who are these elderly people?"

"Newly recruited elite forces," Xiao Feng replied with a smile.

Initially, when Sun Shijie called these people elite forces, Xiao Feng found it ironic.

But now, Xiao Feng didn't hold that thought anymore.

As the comrade veterans departed one after another, old Ha and others, after disguising themselves, also set off, acting as fire brigades, and if necessary, as passersby to assist and cooperate.

The reason the elders don't disguise is due to the cumbersome process.

Changing face means changing corresponding identity cards too, and going through this process would take until after the New Year.

By setting off simultaneously, Xiao Feng had thought it through.

According to Di Junxiong, Zhao Zhehai once sought help from Bai Huanyu.

This means tackling them one by one would easily let Bai Huanyu realize something is wrong, giving him time to react.

Although Xiao Feng had faith in Wang Ji and other elders' abilities, being cautious is okay in the end.

When striking, take Bai Huanyu off guard!

Meanwhile;

In the Bai Family compound, Bai Huanyu and Bai Tieniu were sitting face to face talking.

Both had somewhat unpleasant expressions, showing no signs of a smile.

"Still haven't found Pan Jinlian?" Bai Huanyu asked sullenly.

Bai Tieniu didn't reply, instead changed the topic, "Dad, Pan Jinlian isn't vital at the moment.

Over the past few days, several fence-sitters have turned to He Qizheng.

If we don't take action, it might soon be too late."

"Yes, we can't just sit back." Bai Huanyu sipped his tea thoughtfully, "Now, pretend I don't exist. Given this situation, what would you do?"

Bai Tieniu, a bit anxious, replied, "Dad, you don't need to test me at such a critical juncture, you should decide."

"So you're saying you have no idea?"

Detecting the dissatisfaction in his father's words, Bai Tieniu tensed up, quickly saying, "It's not that I have no ideas, just..."

Before finishing, Bai Huanyu interrupted, "If you have ideas, say them, don't always rely on me to decide, unless you don't want to be my successor."

These words were heavy indeed.

Bai Tieniu dared not slack off, hesitated a moment, and steeled himself, "My idea is to ally with Xiao Feng!

Right now, the Bai Family's reputation is damaged, unlikely to recover soon.

He Qizheng is aggressively squeezing us, aiming to eliminate us.

If he continues, it'll be a monopoly.

If the Bai Family falls, Xiao Feng would be next. He understands this."

Bai Huanyu clenched his fist, murmuring, "Alliance... Alliance... This is truly ironic."