36: Chapter 36 Omens

Lin Ning had been lying at home for four full days. The physical soreness and weakness were manageable, but the mental exhaustion and feeling of emptiness were truly killing him.

However, good news kept coming, which dispelled some of his gloom.

Large sums of money arrived in his account, Wang Qiao was running errands for him outside, and Jin Er and the other two would come over to chat and joke around to cheer him up.

Most importantly, the voice messages from Officer Li Feng cursing him every few days—hahaha, they were all sources of his happiness.

Waking up, the daylight was bright.

Lin Ning stretched lazily, feeling refreshed, as if all his energy had returned.

The feeling of rebirth even made him feel more vibrant than before.

Wang Qiao was quite reliable, and the people he knew were trustworthy too.

Over the past few days, he had already found several apartments, just waiting for Lin Ning to recover so they could go take a look.

After setting a time with Wang Qiao and eating breakfast, he waited for Wang Qiao to pick him up.

He opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.

Wang Qiao couldn't help but snap at him, "Damn it! You've really become a daddy, haven't you? I don't even serve my clients this diligently. Can't you just take a taxi yourself?"

Lin Ning glanced at him sideways, "Jinyue Mansion!"

Wang Qiao: "..."

Wang Qiao muttered, "Just you wait. I'm going to order at least four girls when the time comes!"

The car was small, so even if he muttered, Lin Ning could still hear him. He also knew Wang Qiao was doing it on purpose, so he rolled his eyes.

Wang Qiao's ability to get things done was definitely not a problem; all the apartments completely met the standards Lin Ning had set.

In the end, Lin Ning chose two apartments in the same residential complex—Linfeng Garden. One was a fully furnished one-bedroom, and the other was a three-bedroom.

Linfeng Garden was considered top-tier among mid-range complexes, and its location was perfectly situated between the Technology Park and the downtown area.

After signing the contract.

Wang Qiao asked curiously, "Why are you renting two apartments?"

Lin Ning thought about it. They were all friends, and it was possible that Jin Er and Wang Qiao would interact frequently in the future, so he explained the situation.

"I hired three people to help me investigate the information of the people I want to report. I'll report them once I have accurate information; I can't let it become a 'boy who cried wolf' situation."

Wang Qiao was stunned, "Wow! You've turned reporting into a career?"

Lin Ning waved his hand, indicating it was nothing, "I'll introduce you later. Brother Jin Er and his friends are very interesting people."

"Although they are 'Sanhe Gods', their character, humanity, and ability are all beyond reproach."

"In just three days, they collected three sets of reporting information. Their street-smart methods are top-tier. We agreed on a 10% bonus beforehand, but I'm not a stingy guy, so that three-bedroom apartment is a perk I prepared for them."

Wang Qiao couldn't help but exclaim, "This job is great! Flexible hours, only work when there's a task, good benefits, and high bonuses."

Finally, he joked, "Boss~ what do you think of me? Come to me when you need someone~"

Lin Ning paused, then couldn't help but look Wang Qiao up and down, left and right, making Wang Qiao feel goosebumps.

Crossing his arms over his chest, "Why are you looking at me like that? Let me tell you, I sell my talent, not my body!"

Lin Ning shuddered in disgust, "Eww~~~"

In his heart, however, Lin Ning couldn't help but think that for ordinary people or the lower-class social circles, Jin Er and his group were like fish in water—completely at ease.

But if he needed to investigate someone involving young people or more high-end, pretentious circles in the future, Jin Er and his group wouldn't quite cut it.

On the contrary, Wang Qiao was both skilled at socializing and smart and capable.

The key was that he knew him, and he was absolutely reliable.

This job, just as Wang Qiao said, was one task at a time and wouldn't interfere with his other work or career plans. This was a viable idea!

After a moment of thought, Lin Ning chuckled mischievously and said to Wang Qiao, "Young man, I have high hopes for you. If there's anyone good in the future, I'll definitely 'introduce' them to you~"

His expression and gestures would not be an exaggeration to call him a veteran pimp.

Even though he knew Lin Ning meant it in a serious way, he couldn't help but feel disgusted, getting goosebumps all over, "Get lost!!!"

They finished lunch with Wang Qiao while chatting and joking around.

Lin Ning's desire to shop was at its peak. He originally wanted to drag Wang Qiao to go shopping in the afternoon, but was flatly rejected by Wang Qiao.

Wang Qiao: "No way! Two grown men going shopping together? NO! Absolutely impossible!"

Abandoned by Wang Qiao, Lin Ning had no choice but to wander alone in the bustling and luxurious shopping mall.

Although he had only recently come into contact with those high-tech devices, Lin Ning was deeply fascinated by them, so he ran straight to browse the drone and camera shops to his heart's content.

Under the persuasion of the shop assistant, even though he knew the possibility of using it was extremely low, he couldn't help but splurge and buy a drone.

When the satisfied Lin Ning came out of the mall, he passed by a coffee shop.

Lin Ning turned his head unintentionally, and his gaze froze instantly.

Inside the coffee shop, Chen Zhi was chatting happily with a man.

What attracted Lin Ning wasn't Chen Zhi, but the man sitting opposite him—the color above his head.

It was the first time Lin Ning had seen this; within the brilliant, bright gold, there was a grayish-white light flowing like water.

Seeming to sense the gaze, Chen Zhi turned his head sharply to look over.

When he realized it was Lin Ning, he was stunned for a moment, then gave a slight nod to greet him.

Lin Ning returned to Juma Bridge with a heart full of doubts.

Before going to sleep at night, the image of that entrepreneur named Ou Jiarui and the grayish-white halo surging within the gold above his head kept flashing through his mind.

Lin Ning felt a faint sense of unease, mainly directed at that streak of grayish-white.

But Ou Jiarui and Chen Zhi were chatting happily, and given Chen Zhi's status, Lin Ning couldn't investigate too much.

Lin Ning decided to put it behind him.

Yet, it left an imprint in his heart.