Chapter 235 Hellish Difficulty

By the shores of Jade Lake.

Chu Yuxuan personally bandaged the wound on Li Bin's back, leaving Li Bin feeling both flattered and shocked.

"Mr. Chu, thank you so much for tonight!" Li Bin sat nervously on the couch, clearly a bit uneasy. "If it weren't for you, I'd probably be drinking the soup of forgetfulness in the afterlife by now."

Chu Yuxuan handed him a cigarette, chuckling, "You, so-called 'strategy,' was just about scaring people?"

Li Bin gave an embarrassed smile and explained his original plan, saying, "You know I'm just a small-time thug. I don't have what it takes to pull off something real... But Mr. Chu, thank you! Doudou, if he's watching from the afterlife, can finally rest in peace."

Chu Yuxuan smiled, "You still showed some guts and brains. Don't be so formal with me. You've helped me out plenty in the past."

"I used to just run errands for you. But tonight, you saved my life, Mr. Chu! My life is yours now! Whatever you need, whether it's scaling mountains or walking through fire, I'm ready for anything!"

Chu Yuxuan took a moment, puffed on his cigarette twice, and said, "Li Bin, I've told you many times before, working for me will be dangerous."

Li Bin quickly responded, "No, no, no, I'm not trying to say I want to work for you. I mean, if you ever need me in the future..."

"Not wanting to work for me?" Chu Yuxuan interrupted, giving him a strange look.

Li Bin was momentarily at a loss, unsure of what Mr. Chu was implying.

"Mr. Chu, let me be honest. I've always wanted to work for you! But... I never went to school, don't have any real skills, and I'm just good at fighting. I know I'm not good enough for you to see much value in me... But running errands, doing odd jobs... that I can handle."

"But you're loyal," Chu Yuxuan said with a smile.

Li Bin froze for a second, scratching his head as he replied, "Loyalty comes first when you're out on the streets... I may not have done well in school, but that much I understand."

Chu Yuxuan nodded and suddenly asked, "Following me will be dangerous. Are you afraid?"

Li Bin's eyes widened.

What's this? Is he giving me a chance to prove myself?

Immediately, Li Bin put on a sincere expression, as if a lost soul finally meeting his true leader, and said excitedly, "I'm not afraid! It would be an honor to follow you, even in death!"

Chu Yuxuan patted his arm, laughing, "Don't talk about such unlucky things. Li Bin, what I'm about to say might take some mental preparation."

Li Bin's eyes were full of anticipation, and without hesitation, he said, "Sure! Mr. Chu, say whatever you want."

"I plan to help you grow the Dongfang Society, make you a real big shot in the underworld."

Li Bin was stunned, unable to express his shock.

But on second thought, such a fantastical idea, more magical than winning the lottery, how could it be true?

"Mr. Chu, are you joking? Dongfang Society is just some nonsense I made up when I was drunk..."

Chu Yuxuan's tone was serious, "I'm not joking. Are you willing?"

Li Bin swallowed hard, seeing that Chu Yuxuan didn't seem to be joking at all. He nodded vigorously, "I'm willing! Of course I'm willing! But... why me?"

Chu Yuxuan took a deep breath and explained, "I'm investigating an organization called 'Tianji Society.' It's a very mysterious group, doing things that could easily get them beheaded. I need your Dongfang Society to rise quickly, take their business, and force them out into the open."

Li Bin's jaw dropped, speechless for a long time.

Chu Yuxuan asked, "Unwilling?"

"No, no, no..."

"Then, are you afraid?"

Li Bin waved his hands frantically, "I'm not afraid of dying! But I'm just a small-time thug. Stealing chickens and petty theft, sure, but for something like this... I'm afraid I'm not up for it."

Chu Yuxuan's voice became more serious, "I'll help you. I'll do everything I can to keep you safe. But let me be clear upfront, I can't guarantee absolute safety. Think it over. If you don't want to do it, just pretend I never said anything. We'll still be friends, no hard feelings."

Li Bin looked troubled. He wasn't hesitating because of fear but because he was afraid of letting Chu Yuxuan down. He knew his own limitations and doubted whether he could really handle the task.

After a long pause, Li Bin gritted his teeth and looked up at Chu Yuxuan, "Mr. Chu, I swear, I'm not afraid of dying, and I really want to work for you! Starting the Dongfang Society is something I've always dreamed of. If you're not worried about me being useless, I'd gladly take on the job. But if I mess up, please be forgiving!"

Chu Yuxuan exhaled deeply, "Thanks, Brother Bin."

"No, no, no... don't call me that. Just call me by my name."

Chu Yuxuan smiled and changed the topic, "Don't tell your brothers about this. I don't want anyone knowing that I'm backing you. Understand?"

Li Bin nodded quickly, "Got it! Mr. Chu, I'll follow your lead. Anything more than that, if you don't tell me, I won't ask. I'm all in now! I'll do everything I can to force that society out into the open!"

"Good!" Chu Yuxuan smiled. "I've bought a bar. Tomorrow, it'll be yours to run. I'll contact you ahead of time for any moves we make."

At the same time, Chu Muhan and her team arrived at the repair shop, only to find it completely deserted.

Just as she was about to head to He Baobao's house, something at the gate caught her attention—a spotless patch of concrete. She pulled out her flashlight and began to inspect it closely. Soon, she found a faint trace of blood on the gravel path nearby, covered in dirt, clearly an attempt to clean it up.

Seeing this, Chu Muhan's brows furrowed, and a sense of foreboding crept into her heart.

Suddenly, she recalled Chu Yuxuan's odd behavior when he brought her lunch earlier that day. Could it be...

While the other officers continued to search the factory, Chu Muhan quietly dialed her brother's number.

"Hey, sis. What's up this late?"

"You know He Baobao, right? Did you visit his repair shop tonight?"

Chu Yuxuan was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected his sister to track down the repair shop so quickly.

With a smirk, he replied, "I've heard of him, sure. Isn't he the guy with some small connections? But I've been home all night. Haven't gone anywhere."

Chu Muhan didn't bother with pleasantries, "Did you... do this?"

Chu Yuxuan quickly improvised, "What are you talking about? Is he dead? Well, finally some justice from the heavens! Haha... Oh, sis, I heard there's this group called Dongfang Society. They might have had some beef with him. You should check them out. Might find some clues."

Chu Muhan gritted her teeth in frustration, "What are you up to now? Yuxuan, don't push things too far!"

"I'm tired, sis." Chu Yuxuan hung up the phone.

Next to him, Li Bin's back went cold with fear.

What was this? The dream barely started, and already it's a nightmare level difficulty? Why mess with the police? No, this wasn't messing with them—it was outright provoking them!

Chu Yuxuan laughed and reassured him, "Relax, there won't be any evidence. At most, they'll invite you for tea. I'll teach you how to handle it. Besides, you can't be a big shot without getting noticed by the police. And hey, if you've never had tea with the cops, how can you call yourself a boss?"

Li Bin: How big of a pirate ship have I boarded?! Thrilling! D*mn thrilling!

Here comes my bright future!