74: Chapter 73 Idols, High-Salary Recruitment

"Do you recognize me?"

Chen Ying slapped Lin Feng on the back and said with a smile, "It's actually our idol! Sorry, it was dark and I didn't see you clearly."

Lin Feng stumbled from the slap and nearly fell to the ground.

"Xiao Chen, have you lost your mind? You don't know your own strength."

"Lin... Lin Feng, I'm sorry, I... I was just too excited."

"Lin Feng, oh no, Mr. Lin, please come inside. My employee is a bit rash, please don't mind her."

"It's fine, it's fine..."

Running into these two clowns in the middle of the night, Lin Feng felt quite helpless.

However, the capabilities of these people were far from ordinary, and some bold ideas began to form in Lin Feng's mind.

The detective agency was very small, about 50 square meters, with three computers and one large desk.

The wall-mounted air conditioner looked like it was over a decade old.

When it was running, the sound of the outdoor unit blasted straight into one's brain.

"Mr. Lin, have some tea."

Lu Bing didn't know where he had found a grimy cup, but he brewed a cup of low-quality green tea for Lin Feng.

"I'm just an ordinary person. I got lucky and made some money; there's nothing to brag about."

"Mr. Lin is so straightforward. Young, poised, and humble—I really didn't make a mistake in idolizing you."

"Wait, why do you treat me as an idol?"

Chen Ying and Lu Bing exchanged a glance and laughed, "You have no background, you're an ordinary person, your mother was laid off, and your father drives a taxi—you could say you started from scratch."

"As everyone knows, after the Reform and Opening-up in the 90s, there are almost no people left who can start from scratch."

"Taobao, JD, Tencent—they all got rich by catching the trends of the era."

Lin Feng frowned and asked, "Have you investigated me?"

"Mr. Lin, please don't misunderstand. In the last month, we've received over 20 orders, all of which were tasks to investigate you."

"But rest assured, we turned them all down. Someone offered 500,000 for your complete profile, and we didn't take it."

Damn...

He hadn't realized he was being watched to this extent.

Come to think of it, it made sense. Perhaps the top tycoons were out of their league, but people a few tiers lower were definitely targets.

"Mr. Lin, our boss missed the best opportunity to turn things around because of you."

"Boss Lu, thanks. I can compensate you."

"No, no, no, absolutely not. If you offer compensation, Mr. Lin, you'd be looking down on us."

"Even though we work as private detectives, we can still tell right from wrong."

"What kind of people come to check my information?"

"Based on the information I have, they are all third or fourth-rate e-commerce companies."

As expected, just as he had guessed.

Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief. These companies must have felt threatened by him, hence the investigation.

Or perhaps, some of them had the idea of recruiting him.

"Damn it, I found something. Someone is targeting Lin Feng."

A cursing voice came from outside, and a burly young man walked in.

Judging by his appearance, he was about the same age as Lu Bing, but his physical fitness was much better.

"Old Lu, I f*cking found someone tailing our idol."

"Damn it, I... huh? Lin... Lin Feng?"

"Oh, holy crap, it really is our idol."

"Hello, my name is Wang Chen. I'm your fan, and also an employee here."

"Damn, Old Lu has some skills, managing to invite you here."

Wang Chen was tall and sturdy, but not fat, with dark skin.

Although his muscles weren't overly developed, Lin Feng could feel the strength beyond that of an ordinary person contained within his body.

[Wang Chen, 28 years old, retired scout, Lu Bing's childhood friend, skilled in tailing, counter-tailing, disguise, candid photography, infiltration, and lock-picking.]

Another special talent.

These three people were absolute treasures.

Later, when Fang Cheng graduates, he can be arranged into the team. They are missing a computer expert and hacker to provide technical support.

"Mr. Lin, I don't know what you need from us this time, but we'll handle it for you for free."

"That's right, it must be free. You've solved the employment problems for so many college students and shared the burden for restaurant owners; you are a capable man."

Lin Feng was speechless and said, "I see your business isn't doing well, and you can't keep going, right?"

"Sigh, Boss Lu is too principled in his work. He won't take on shady jobs. There's no help for it; we'll starve sooner or later."

"Have you thought about finding a backer? The other party provides the funding, and you get a salary as a guarantee?"

"Usually, you would only need to serve one boss."

The three of them exchanged glances, looking surprised.

Lin Feng's suggestion was completely unexpected to the three of them.

Lu Bing smiled bitterly and said, "That's a method, but we're nobodies. Those big groups all have their own intelligence teams; nobody wants us."

"Gold will always shine. I see that none of you three are simple. Tell me about your pasts?"

The three of them seemed to have guessed Lin Feng's intention, and their eyes were filled with excitement.

Half an hour later, Lin Feng had a rough understanding of the situation.

Except for Wang Chen, who was honorably discharged from the army and couldn't find work, joining his childhood friend to start a private detective agency, the other two had stories.

One couldn't stand the nepotism at the police academy, confronted the dean and the head teacher, and even beat up the well-connected student, resulting in expulsion and a 7-day detention.

Chen Ying had discovered a celebrity using drugs and was caught while trying to take candid photos, resulting in being blacklisted by the industry.

They were all rebellious spirits; Lin Feng liked people like that.

They had personality, were bold, and could accomplish big things.

"Lu Bing, why don't you work for me?"

The three of them were stunned for a moment, looking blankly at Lin Feng, thinking they had misheard.

"Mr. Lin, you aren't joking, are you?"

Lu Bing asked seriously.

Wang Chen and Chen Ying also looked at Lin Feng seriously.

"I'm also just starting my business, and naturally I need talent. You three will be responsible for intelligence from now on. You can keep working here; I'll pay the rent, and your monthly salary will be 10,000."

"Also, I think you are missing a network expert. In a few days, I will arrange for someone to come and form a team with you."

Lu Bing jumped up.

"Look, I told you gold will always shine. Why aren't you calling him Boss?"

"Boss..."

The three of them stood up from their chairs, their voices in unison.

"Sit, everyone sit. I came here to commission you for a task, but I didn't expect to find treasures. I'm the lucky one."

"Boss, since you value us and are offering such a high salary, we guarantee we'll get the job done right for you."

Lin Feng nodded, organized his thoughts, and told Lu Bing and the other two the ins and outs of the matter.

Half an hour later, Lu Bing patted his chest and promised, "Leave this matter to us. By this time tomorrow, I guarantee I'll bring everything the boss needs."

"Watch your own safety and don't get exposed. If there's any danger, stop immediately and just tell me; we'll think of another way."

"Don't worry, Boss, we'll be careful."

Suddenly, a flash of ecstasy appeared in Lin Feng's eyes; a piece of hidden information had appeared above Wang Chen's head.