Chapter 340

"Under Feng Weishan's tireless efforts, Zhou Feiyun was finally released without charge." No Chinese.

Translation: Under Feng Weishan's tireless efforts, Zhou Feiyun was finally released without charge.

"Note: Feng Weishan is a person name; romanize as Feng Weishan (pinyin). "tireless efforts" means tireless efforts. "finally released without charge" means finally released without charge. Good." Contains Chinese? No.

"In our country's traditional customs, those who have completed their sentence usually do not look back when leaving prison, as people generally believe that looking back means possibly returning to the old ways, which is unlucky." No Chinese.

Translation: In our country's traditional custom, those who have served their sentence usually do not look back when leaving prison; people generally believe that looking back means possibly returning to the old ways, which is unlucky.

"Note: keep "our country" as "our country" (could also be "China"; but "our country" means "our country"). Those who have served their sentence, when leaving prison, usually do not look back. People generally believe that looking back means possibly returning to the old ways, which is unlucky." No Chinese.

"Detention centers and prisons are much the same; both are places without freedom." No Chinese.

Translation: Detention centers and prisons are similar in nature; both are places without freedom.

"But Zhou Feiyun didn't believe in that superstition." No Chinese.

Translation: But Zhou Feiyun doesn't believe in that superstition.

"At the moment of walking out of the Place Detention Center, Zhou Feiyun not only looked back at the detention center's tightly sealed iron door, but also gave it the middle finger." No Chinese.

Translation: At the moment he walked out of Wuzhou Detention Center, Zhou Feiyun not only glanced back at the center's tightly sealed iron door, he also gave it the middle finger.

"Note: the tightly sealed iron door; he gave it the middle finger." No Chinese.

"He seemed to want to tell the world that no one could imprison him." No Chinese.

Translation: He seemed to be telling the world: no one can imprison him in this world!

"The person who came to pick him up was Lu Han, a wealthy businessman from Jianglan Province." No Chinese.

Translation: The person who came to pick him up was Jianglan Province's wealthy businessman, Lu Han.

"Lu Han started out as a societal hooligan and is now in his forties; after more than twenty years of struggling, he now holds shares in more than thirty companies." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han started from a societal hooligan, now in his forties; after over twenty years of struggling, he now holds shares in more than thirty companies.

"Note: societal hooligan; struggling; holds shares in more than thirty companies." No Chinese.

"Under his name is the Vast Dynasty Group, which actually controls four listed companies: one domestic and three overseas." No Chinese.

Translation: Under his name is the Vast Dynasty Group, which actually controls four listed companies—one domestic and three overseas.

"Note: Vast Dynasty Group; actually controls; one domestic, three overseas." No Chinese.

"Currently, the Vast Dynasty Group is involved in sectors such as oil, power, infrastructure, real estate, film and television entertainment, and cross‑border investment, making it the largest private enterprise in Jianglan Province." No Chinese.

Translation: Now the Vast Dynasty Group is involved in oil, power, infrastructure, real estate, film and television entertainment, and overseas investment, making it the largest private enterprise in Jianglan Province.

"Under the prestige of being a private entrepreneur." No Chinese.

Translation: Under the halo of a private entrepreneur.

Note: This line is a fragment; we translate as is.

"Lu Han had already been selected as a Jianglan Province CPPCC member three years earlier, and had received honors such as "Jianglan Province Outstanding Philanthropy Individual" and "Place Honorary Citizen"." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han had already been selected as a Jianglan Province CPPCC member three years earlier, and had received honors such as "Jianglan Province Charity Advanced Individual" and "Wuzhou Honorary Citizen".

"Note: According to the glossary, the place name is rendered as Place, so the honorific becomes "Place Honorary Citizen". However the original phrase is "Place Honorary Citizen". If we replace the place name with Place, we get "Place Honorary Citizen". That seems odd but we must follow glossary. So we will translate as "Place Honorary Citizen". We'll keep quotes." No Chinese.

Thus line: Lu Han had already been selected as a Jianglan Province CPPCC member three years earlier, and had received honors such as "Jianglan Province Charity Advanced Individual" and "Place Honorary Citizen".

"Today, to welcome Zhou Feiyun's release, Lu Han exerted his gangster aura to the fullest." No Chinese.

Translation: Today, to welcome Zhou Feiyun's release, Lu Han exerted that bit of gangster spirit he had to the extreme.

"Ten Rolls‑Royces lined up in a row at the entrance of the Place Detention Center, with a sharply dressed sunglassed man standing by each car's door." No Chinese.

Translation: Ten Rolls-Royces lined up in a row at the entrance of Wuzhou Detention Center, with a sharply dressed sunglasses man standing by each car door.

"Note: Rolls‑Royce is a brand; per rule we exclude it from the glossary, but we still render it as Rolls‑Royce." No Chinese.

Thus line: Ten Rolls-Royces lined up in a row at the entrance of Wuzhou Detention Center, with a sharply dressed sunglasses man standing by each car door.

"His aura was strong, even more imposing than a blockbuster movie." No Chinese.

Translation: His powerful aura was bigger than a blockbuster movie.

"\"What are you staring at? Hurry up and set off the firecrackers! \"" No Chinese.

Translation: "What are you staring at? Hurry up and set off the firecrackers."

"Lu Han is somewhat superstitious, believing that firecrackers can ward off evil." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han is a bit superstitious, believing firecrackers can ward off evil.

"His two most loyal and brave subordinates are his younger brother, Lu Wei, and Li Jianmin, who once took the blame for him and served time in prison; both are here today." No Chinese.

Translation: His two most loyal subordinates are his younger brother Lu Wei and Li Jianmin, who once took the blame for him and served time; both came today.

"After receiving the order, Li Jianmin personally went to light the string of firecrackers laid along the roadside." No Chinese.

Translation: After receiving the order, Li Jianmin personally lit the string of ten thousand firecrackers laid beside the road.

"Amidst the crackling sound of firecrackers." No Chinese.

Translation: Amidst the crackling of firecrackers.

"Lu Han personally greeted Yun while holding a black parasol." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han personally held up a black parasol to greet Yun.

"Note: greet Yun." No Chinese.

"To shield Zhou Feiyun from the scorching sun, Lu Han said: "Young Master Zhou, the arrangements for cleansing away dust and impurity have been made; I specially had people fetch several lush green pomelo leaves from my rural hometown." No Chinese.

Translation: Shielding Zhou Feiyun from the scorching sun, Lu Han said: "Young Master Zhou, the arrangements for cleansing away dust and impurity have been made; I specially had people fetch several pieces of lush green pomelo leaves from my rural hometown."

"Note: Zhou Shao; cleansing away dust and impurity; lush green pomelo leaves." No Chinese.

"Folk belief holds that pomelo leaves can ward off evil and misfortune; Lu Han has experience with this, having been criminally detained in his youth." No Chinese.

Translation: Folk belief holds that pomelo leaves can ward off evil and misfortune; Lu Han has experience with this from being criminally detained in his youth.

"Zhou Feiyun, who has received higher education, was unimpressed." No Chinese.

Translation: Educated Zhou Feiyun did not think much of it.

"He remained silent all the way." No Chinese.

Translation: He remained silent all the way.

"After getting into the Rolls‑Royce, he finally spoke up, complaining: "You came to pick me up; I appreciate the gesture. But did you consider that making such a big show might embarrass me?" No Chinese.

Translation: After getting into the Rolls-Royce, he finally complained: "I appreciate your effort to pick me up, but did you consider that making such a grand show would embarrass me?"

"\"Young Master Zhou, the show isn't big enough to shake those petty clowns." Lu Han said: "I just wanted the Lin surname to see that we also have strength. \"" No Chinese.

Translation: "Young Master Zhou, the show isn't big enough to scare off those petty clowns," Lu Han said. "I just want the Lin surname to see that we also have strength."

"Note: the Lin surname." No Chinese.

"Zhou Feiyun frowned slightly and said: "I'm an official's son; I have to consider the social impact. If I look back, my old man will definitely scold me head-on." No Chinese.

Translation: Zhou Feiyun frowned slightly: "I'm an official's son; I need to consider social impact—my old man will definitely scold me head-on if I turn back."

"\"It won't cause any social impact. \"" No Chinese.

Translation: "It won't cause any social impact."

"Lu Han patted his chest and promised: "Young Master Zhou, I've considered this; it will definitely not be reported. If any media dare to smear you, you can twist my head off and kick it like a ball." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han patted his chest and promised: "Young Master Zhou, I've considered this; it will absolutely not appear in the media. If any media dare to smear you, you can twist my head off and kick it like a ball."

"\"I don't like kicking balls; let's go, first let's take a shower. \"" No Chinese.

Translation: "I don't like kicking balls; let's go, first take a shower."

"Zhou Feiyun actually also enjoyed this high‑standard welcome ceremony, because it indeed demonstrated his strength; whether in politics or business, he is a figure who can call the wind and summon the rain." No Chinese.

Translation: Zhou Feiyun actually enjoyed this high-standard welcome ceremony, because it truly demonstrated his strength—whether in politics or business, he is a figure who can call the wind and summon the rain.

"In his view, today's scene could indeed make Lin Dongfan feel inferior." No Chinese.

Translation: In his view, today's scene could indeed make Lin Dongfan feel inferior.

"But he did not expect that." No Chinese.

Translation: But he didn't expect that.

"Lin Dongfan's life motto never includes "feel inferior"; instead, it is "look upon life and death lightly, if you disagree, just act," emphasizing a no‑holds‑barred anti‑corruption stance." No Chinese.

Translation: In Lin Dongfan's life dictionary, there has never been the phrase "feel inferior"; only "look lightly on life and death, if you don't accept it, then act"—his motto is a corruption fight with no forbidden zones.

"As the Rolls‑Royce turned around and accelerated onto the road." No Chinese.

Translation: As the Rolls-Royce turned around and accelerated onto the road,

"Driving a black Audi, Lin Dongfan suddenly came head‑on, slammed on the brakes, and blocked the Rolls‑Royce's path, leaving less than ten centimeters between the two cars' fronts." No Chinese.

Translation: Lin Dongfan, driving a black Audi, suddenly came head-on, slammed the brakes, blocking the Rolls-Royce's path frontally, leaving less than ten centimeters between the two car fronts.

"Since the Rolls‑Royce also braked sharply, inertia caused the occupants to lurch forward." No Chinese.

Translation: Since the Rolls-Royce also took emergency braking measures, the vehicle's inertia caused the occupants to lurch forward.

"Lu Han's head struck the front seat." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han's head struck the front seat.

"Lu Han came to his senses and shouted: "Drag out that blind‑as‑a‑bat bastard who drove without eyes, smash his car! Damn it, he has no vision at all—he didn't even yield to the Rolls‑Royce." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han snapped to his senses and cursed: "Drag out that blind driver and smash his car! Damn, he has no eyesight at all—seeing a Rolls-Royce and still not yielding."

"Soon." No Chinese.

Translation: Soon.

"Lu Han's top supporter, Li Jianmin, led a few sharply dressed sunglassed men in surrounding Lin Dongfan's Audi." No Chinese.

Translation: Lu Han's top supporter, Li Jianmin, leading several sharply dressed sunglasses men, surrounded Lin Dongfan's Audi.

"Li Jianmin angrily knocked twice on the car door: "Get out!" No Chinese.

Translation: Li Jianmin angrily knocked on the car door twice: "Get out!"

"Lin Dongfan pushed open the door and got out; together with him came the task force colleagues Jian Si‑ning, Tang Xia, and Zhang Xiaoguang." No Chinese.

Translation: Lin Dongfan pushed open the door and got out; together with him exited the special case team's colleagues—Jian Si Ning, Tang Xia, and Zhang Xiaoguang—all arrived.

"\"The Anti‑Corruption Bureau is handling the case—make way! \"" No Chinese.

Translation: "Anti-Corruption Bureau is handling the case, move aside."

"Lin Dongfan flashed his work ID at Li Jianmin and the others." No Chinese.

Translation: Lin Dongfan flashed his work ID at the people in front, Li Jianmin and others.

"The leading Li Jianmin did not back down." No Chinese.

Translation: The leading Li Jianmin did not retreat.

"Li Jianmin took off his sunglasses, examined Lin Dongfan's work ID closely, then chuckled: "The Anti‑Corruption Bureau is impressive, huh? If I don't yield today, what can you do to me?" No Chinese.

Translation: Li Jianmin took off his sunglasses, examined Lin Dongfan's work ID more closely, then chuckled: "The Anti-Corruption Bureau is impressive? If I don't yield today, what can you do to me?"

"\"Charging you with obstructing official duties poses no problem at all! \"" No Chinese.

Translation: "Charging you with obstructing official duties poses no problem!"

"The one who responded was Tang Xia; having gone on a blind date yesterday, he was rejected due to too many pimples, and now, bursting with repressed frustration, he pulled out a pair of handcuffs after speaking." No Chinese.

Translation: The one responding was Tang Xia; having gone on a blind date yesterday, he was rejected due to his acne, and now he was holding back his frustration, so after speaking he pulled out a pair of handcuffs.

"Upon seeing the handcuffs, Li Jianmin's arrogant demeanor eased a little." No Chinese.

Translation: Seeing the handcuffs, Li Jianmin's arrogance also diminished a bit.

"In short, he dared not provoke further." No Chinese.

Translation: In any case, he no longer dared to provoke further.

"He turned back to the rear door of the Rolls‑Royce, lowered his head, and reported to those inside: "Brother Han, Young Master Zhou, the person blocking the road is Lin Dongfan." No Chinese.

Translation: He turned back to the rear door of the Rolls-Royce, lowered his head to report to those inside the car: "Brother Han, Young Master Zhou, the one blocking the road is Lin Dongfan."

"\"Damn, that Lin‑surname bastard really is a persistent nightmare—I'll go deal with him!" Lu Han said, moving to open the door, but Zhou Feiyun held him back with one hand." No Chinese.

Translation: "Damn, that Lin bastard is really a persistent ghost—I'm going to confront him!" Lu Han said, about to open the door and get out, but Zhou Feiyun pressed him down with one hand.

"Zhou Feiyun calmly patted his shoulder and said: "Since they're coming for me, I'll go." No Chinese.

Translation: Zhou Feiyun calmly patted his shoulder: "If they're coming for me, I'll go."

"As soon as he finished speaking, Li Jianmin at the door helped open it. After Zhou Feiyun got out, Li Jianmin followed him like a bodyguard." No Chinese.

Translation: As soon as he finished speaking, Li Jianmin by the door helped open it. After Zhou Feiyun got out, Li Jianmin followed him like a bodyguard.

"The two prominent scions of the capital circle met at the detention center's entrance, both wearing smiles." No Chinese.

Translation: The two young masters of the Jing Circle met at the detention center's gate, both actually smiling.

"But their smiles carried a hint of mockery." No Chinese.

Translation: But each smile carried a hint of mockery.

"Zhou Feiyun chuckled: "Didn't expect that? I was out in less than three days—what do you think of my strength?" No

Translation: Zhou Feiyun chuckled lightly: "Didn't expect this? I got out in less than three days—how's my strength?"

Speaking, Zou Feiyun proudly spread his arms, striking a pose that could summon wind and rain!

Lin Dongfan glanced at that row of Rolls-Royces.

He also glanced at the firecracker debris still smelling of gunpowder by the roadside.

Turning back, he teased Zou Feiyun: "Your entourage is still a bit small; given your status as Young Master Zou, you really ought to have a high-end custom private helicopter."

"It's not that my entourage is big; it's my brothers giving me face." Zou Feiyun said with a mocking smile: "I'm not like you, surrounded by a bunch of deadweight friends who are nothing but leeches. What else can they do?"

Hearing that, Jian Sining could no longer contain herself and stood up: "This is the difference between you and Chief Lin; Chief Lin is a selfless contributor, while you treat the people around you as tools for profit—what face do you have to boast here?"

"Where did this little beauty come from? Sharp-tongued."

Zou Feiyun glanced at Jian Sining with a sullen look, then quickly turned his gaze back to Lin Dongfan.

He directly retorted: "A good dog doesn't block the path—haven't you heard that?"