164: Chapter 164 Hao Jinghan

After feeding his little girlfriend at noon and having lunch together, he was originally rushing to a yoga class in the afternoon, but then Hao Zhigang called him.

"Brother Zhao, the case from last time is closed. We've caught the vast majority of the two telecommunications fraud gangs, and ninety percent of your money has been recovered. Do you have time to come by today?"

"Sure, wait for me."

This was good news. He heard they were going to present him with a silk banner and help him apply for a bravery award from the city.

The reports about him establishing a Foundation had been fermenting for several days, but he had only garnered a little over 5,000 supporters in total.

After all, his Foundation hadn't officially started operating yet; he should be able to gain more later.

However, reaching ten thousand would take a long time. This incident would be a perfect opportunity to get back in the news and attract more followers.

The funds recovered this time amounted to 6,867,000 yuan, which far exceeded Zhao Xiaoshuai's expectations. His current savings had reached over 77 million.

"Brother Zhao, this cross-provincial operation rooted out two significant telecommunications fraud gangs—it was truly satisfying! Although much of the funds couldn't be recovered, being able to stop the losses in time and prevent more people from being victimized—Brother Zhao, you deserve a great deal of credit!"

"There's no need for polite talk. If there's another opportunity in the future, you can still come to me. I don't have any other merits, but I do have some spare cash."

"Brother Zhao, what are you saying? Your Foundation is also a project that helps those in need. How could your money be wasted on such dangerous matters? Besides, once or twice is fine, but if it happens too often, the scammers will gain experience and become alert, and it will likely be like throwing meat buns at a dog."

Losing a stable and reasonable way to make money didn't bother Zhao Xiaoshuai much now. Besides, if he really did it a few more times, his supply of ordinary cards wouldn't be able to hold up.

"I wonder if Brother Zhao is busy lately. My father heard that someone like Brother Zhao has emerged in Chuncheng and would like to invite you to our home for a simple meal."

"I've left the company for the right people to handle. I'm just an idler. I would be honored to visit your father."

"Alright, I'll reply to my father then. Once the time is set, I'll contact you!"

"Sounds good."

Leaving the police station, Zhao Xiaoshuai, holding the silk banner, was in a great mood. He hadn't expected such an unexpected gain.

Hao Zhigang was, after all, part of the younger generation. If he could connect with his elders, that would be the true way to establish a connection, and from then on, he would have a backer in official circles.

With this background, even if his decadent private life were exposed by the media in the future, he could use the dual pressure of money and power to minimize the impact.

The martial arts Sanda class he booked yesterday was the largest and most expensive one in Chuncheng. Business was booming, and the next available class wouldn't be for several days.

He had been full of anticipation, but since he couldn't make it, he decided to just switch to another one.

This one was just an ordinary-looking interest class, but some netizens had commented that there were real masters inside.

He didn't know if it was hired shills from the training center or if there really were folk masters, but he would give it a try.

However, when he arrived, he felt something was off.

The decoration was very average, a bit like the children's palace he attended when he was young, and most of the people coming and going were teenagers.

"Sir, are you here to enroll your child in a class?"

"Uh, I might have come to the wrong place."

Just as he was about to turn and leave, Zhao Xiaoshuai paused because, through a crack in the door, his exceptional vision caught sight of a very beautiful and spirited girl with a single ponytail inside.

"Um, do you have adult classes here?"

"Yes, but you might not be able to handle it."

"Why? Is your training very strict?"

"It's fine when the old master is here, but recently the old master has been away, and his daughter is teaching in his stead. His daughter doesn't know how to pull her punches. Students who come here to sign up are always very excited at first, but they can't last a few days before they get beaten away."

"You say it like it's true. Well, I'll have to give it a try then."

Once inside, he at least understood why students who signed up were very excited at first.

Because the martial arts teacher was none other than that very beautiful and spirited girl.

"Another new student? My hands have been itching for days. Finally, a sandbag... I mean, a student has arrived."

Zhao Xiaoshuai looked at the girl who was already loosening up her muscles and was a bit confused. I came here to learn, why does it look like we're going straight to sparring?

"Hello, I'm the new student, Zhao Xiaoshuai."

"So it's you! I know you; I've seen your news reports. I have a good impression of you. Why don't I teach you some real skills? Let's spar first, let me see what you're capable of."

[Ding! Unlocked Stranger Codex: Hao Jinghan (Character Rating 7.98)]

[Age: 25]

[Appearance: 8]

[Figure: 7]

[Health: 9]

[Family Background: 8]

[Congratulations to the host for luckily obtaining a multiplier silver card (permanent)]

Although it was a bit reckless, Zhao Xiaoshuai wasn't afraid of her now.

"Bring it on!"

After all, he was now a "master" with a combat power of 11; he reckoned he could easily handle three or five ordinary thugs.

However, to be safe, he checked Hao Jinghan's combat power—59.

"Wait a moment, heroine!"

But Hao Jinghan acted as if she hadn't heard him and swept her leg toward Zhao Xiaoshuai's head.

These legs were really long...

Five minutes later, Zhao Xiaoshuai, covered in bruises, was applying safflower oil with the help of an assistant instructor.

"Your physical attributes are really good. Your strength, reflexes, and coordination are all excellent. You are simply a natural material for practicing martial arts!"

"It's just that your Foundation is too poor. One look and I can tell you haven't received systematic training. Why don't you become my apprentice? I'll teach you some real skills."

They say that sparring is the fastest way to improve combat effectiveness. Zhao Xiaoshuai had finally experienced it today; in just five minutes of being beaten up, his combat power had increased by 3 points!

But to make him call a 25-year-old girl "master," he still couldn't bring himself to do it.

Unless it was in bed.

"You're just relying on having practiced for a dozen years more than me to bully a novice like me. Teach me wholeheartedly for a month. If I still can't beat you after a month, I'll become your apprentice!"

"Fine, it's a deal! I've practiced martial arts since I was a child. I'd like to see how you manage to beat me in a month."

Zhao Xiaoshuai simply stopped applying the oil; it would only get worse in a while anyway. He stood up directly: "I've rested enough. Let's go again!"

"You've got guts, but I won't go easy on you."

"I'm afraid you'll be the one out of energy first."

Every move Hao Jinghan made was very pleasing to the eye. Those long legs, that slender waist, and that... flat chest, were all very eye-catching.

Her moves didn't feel like they had much power, but they really hurt when they landed on his body.

However, Zhao Xiaoshuai's physical condition now was definitely not ordinary; both his strength and endurance had long surpassed that of normal people.

His thick skin and sturdy flesh were his reliance. Even though their understanding of power was on completely different levels, as long as she didn't use lethal force, he really intended to wear her out until she had no strength left.

Besides, he wasn't getting beaten for nothing.

The materials provided with the system mission contained a lot of content he had only half-understood, but in the midst of the fight, he suddenly understood what many of the things in the materials meant.

His combat power was also increasing bit by bit.

[Mission: Godly Tycoon Practices Martial Arts]

[Stage 2 Mission Goal: Combat Power exceeds 20]

[Completed]

[Agility + 1, Strength + 1, Control + 1, multiplier card pack (10), Health and Charm ratings increased]

[multiplier card * 8]

[multiplier copper card * 2]

By this time, they had been fighting for a full hour and a half, and the onlookers were a bit stunned.

How does one get addicted to being beaten up? And how is he so resistant to being beaten?

One must know this was intense combat, not something as simple as jogging or doing squats; the consumption of stamina was terrifying.

Hao Jinghan's breathing became ragged for the first time.