Chapter 806: I Won't Be Fooled

February 26, 2016, morning.

You've been missing for so long, doesn't anyone at home come looking for you?

Lin Shiyi frowned slightly and asked.

Sitting opposite Lin Shiyi was Dai Chengliang.

Although he had been beaten for so many days, Dai Chengliang's skin bore not a single wound.

That's how powerful an Enhancer is!

He had no physical wounds, but the psychological trauma could not be made up for.

Besides Lin Shiyi, Lin Chang'e and Lin Jingru were also sitting nearby in the room.

Dai Chengliang glanced at the three, lowered his head, and replied, 'To be honest, we are actually pitiful people abandoned by our family.'

As he said that, tears welled up in his eyes.

Lin Shiyi did not respond.

Dai Chengliang wiped away a tear and continued, 'We have been spoiled rich kids since childhood, not by our choice, but from the moment we were born, our life paths were already planned out.'

In ancient times, we would be illegitimate offspring ineligible to inherit the family fortune.

What can we do? There's nothing we can do.

All we can do is pursue wealth and also provide financial support to those brothers and sisters who focus on their careers.

On the surface, this behavior of ours is not allowed by the family, but in fact you surely understand.

Anyway, as long as nothing happens, it's fine; but if something does happen, we are just expendable pawns…

Stop pretending to be pitiful and just answer the question!

Lin Chang'e said somewhat irritably.

Dai Chengliang remained silent for a moment before replying, 'Well… we're usually like that; not to mention ten days, even going one or two months without contacting the family happens.'

Sigh~

Lin Jingru sighed, shook her head, and said, 'Speaking of which, you really are pitiful! The last time I went missing for just a few hours, my mother nearly went crazy.'

Upon hearing Lin Jingru say that, Dai Chengliang's tears, which had just stopped, filled his eyes again.

It's infuriating how people compare themselves to others!

We've decided to let you go today.

Lin Shiyi said calmly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Dai Chengliang looked at Lin Shiyi with surprise.

Lin Shiyi calmly looked at Dai Chengliang.

Dai Chengliang then looked toward Lin Chang'e and Lin Jingru.

Lin Jingru wore a smile, but Lin Chang'e gave a cold smirk.

No~

Dai Chengliang suddenly shouted.

If he weren't handcuffed to the chair, he would surely have lunged at Lin Chang'e.

Don't let me go! Please don't let me go! I'm willing to stay here forever!

Dai Chengliang patted his chest and promised.

He misunderstood.

He thought that Lin Shiyi's saying 'let him go' meant sending him to the Western Paradise.

Lin Shiyi said calmly, 'Don't worry! We won't kill you. Before you leave, is there anything you need to settle?'

Or, you could summarize what you've learned these days.

Dai Chengliang swallowed and said, 'I'll confess! I'll tell you everything; ask me anything, I'll hold nothing back.'

Lin Shiyi nodded and said, 'Then now I'll ask, you answer.'

All right!

Dai Chengliang quickly nodded.

……

Half an hour later, Dai Chengliang was sent to a room on the ground.

Standing by the window, one could see the outside scenery.

It was already February, the weather had warmed, and many plants had sprouted tender leaves.

Dai Chengliang took a deep breath and felt a sense of freedom.

Suddenly he felt that the world was truly wonderful.

This feeling stems from the contrast of his current environment.

The courtyard seemed empty.

All around was quiet.

The window before him could be shattered with a light punch.

Then he could leap out the window and escape.

Such a thought suddenly appeared in Dai Chengliang's mind.

But then another thought suddenly popped into his head.

What if… what if this is a test for himself?

If he tried to escape, he would be caught.

Afterward, he would be subjected to even more cruel, inhumane torture, worse than death.

Just now, during the interrogation, Dai Chengliang said he didn't want to leave, but that was a lie.

After being tortured for so many days, who wouldn't want to leave?

He's not a masochist.

Putting oneself in such a place—is it really meant to let oneself go?

Am I supposed to take advantage of there being no one and run away now?

Or should I just stay here obediently?

Is this actually a test?

……

Soon, Dai Chengliang felt like he was about to go crazy.

Just like a gambler when placing a big bet, his mindset was one of constant hesitation.

In the end, Dai Chengliang still couldn't muster the courage to run away.

Soon after, Lin Donghu opened the door and said to Dai Chengliang, "You've passed the test; you can go!"

"I, I really get to go?"

Dai Chengliang asked in a tone of surprise.

Lin Donghu laughed and said, "If you don't go, I'd be happy too! I've gotten into the habit of beating you these past few days; what would I do if there's no one left to beat?"

"I'm going! I'm leaving right away!"

Dai Chengliang was startled, and after saying that, he hurriedly ran out the door.

Out of the courtyard, Dai Chengliang ran several li in one breath, only stopping when he saw no one around.

Then he plopped down on the ground and burst into tears.

These weren't tears of sorrow, but tears of joy.

What a relief to have survived the disaster!

"Ah~"

Two middle-aged farmers passed by, one of them shaking his head and sighing.

The other also shook his head and said, "These youngsters nowadays are really getting out of hand."

"Yes! Working hard all year to earn money, then throwing it all away at the gambling table during New Year—what's the point?"

"A gambler! Not worthy of sympathy."

……

It turned out Dai Chengliang had been mistaken for a gambler who had lost all his money.

Before, hearing such words might have made Dai Chengliang angry, but now, hearing that voice in his ears felt incredibly warm.

This is a voice belonging to the human world!

Compared to those ten little demons, these two farmers criticizing him are practically angels on earth!

After a long while, Dai Chengliang finally calmed his mind.

Thinking about returning home, he wondered what to do.

Just then, a barefoot young woman came running over, looking even more panicked than he was.

"Young Master Dai, you've also been let out, huh!"

The woman saw Dai Chengliang and ran over with a look of surprise and joy.

Dai Chengliang jumped several steps back, raised his hand to stop her, and said, "Li Xiaolu, don't come near me; from now on, we each go our own way!"

"What's wrong?"

Li Xiaolu frowned and asked.

Dai Chengliang said, "I'm afraid, afraid of being misunderstood; I've already sworn that from now on I'll turn over a new leaf and never again do wicked deeds of trickery and force."

So stay away from me… no, hurry up and go! You're not going, right? If you don't go, I will!

After saying that, Dai Chengliang turned and left.

Soon, Dai Chengliang's figure disappeared from Li Xiaolu's sight.

Li Xiaolu finally realized at that moment and exclaimed, "Exactly! This must be their test for us! We were just one point away from failing, but Young Master Dai is smart."

Having said that, Li Xiaolu immediately left from another direction.

"These two people, how can they be more timid than rabbits?"

Lin Qingyue and Lin Qingxia, this pair of half-sisters, peeked out from afar, and Lin Qingyue frowned and said.

Lin Qingxia calmly said, "From a psychological perspective, these two are overreacting due to fright; it's a temporary excessive reaction. After going back and adapting for a while, they'll probably return to normal."

"Then aren't we just working for nothing?"

Lin Qingyue frowned and said.

Lin Qingxia shook her head and said, "It's not that simple at all!"

After half a day, the more than ten members of the Rat Gang were finally all released.

"Phew~"

Lin Shiyi let out a breath.

This job is finally done.

"Lin Shiyi, has our Lin family's crisis this year been overcome?"

Lin Chang'e asked with an expectant look.

Lin Shiyi shook his head and said, "Haven't you seen yesterday's news? Everyone worldwide now knows about the Enhancers."

"As the Lin family, being the most advanced producer of Enhancement Agents, we'll still have plenty of trouble ahead."

"How could this be!? Those Americans are really devious!"

Lin Jingru frowned and said.

Lin Shiyi nodded and said, "This can be considered Yang's Scheme, right? They know they're inferior to us, they think it's better not to fully disclose, this way we'll fall into a passive position."

Even if the Americans don't deal with us, our own people will deal with us.

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have released these people.

Lin Chang'e said coldly.

Lin Shiyi shook his head and said, "Precisely because of this, we need to release these people even more. Rest assured, releasing these people will only benefit us, with no harm."

Major strategic matters are beyond our current wisdom; Dad can handle them.

After being out for so many days, we should each go back to our own families and find our own mothers!

After saying that, Lin Shiyi gathered his brothers and sisters and announced the end of this operation.

Then, they dispersed.

Those who should return to Xiangjiang return to Xiangjiang; those who should return to Hangzhou return to Hangzhou.

Just as they were about to leave, Bi Yue appeared.

"Bi Yue Yiniang, how did you come?"

Seeing Bi Yue, Lin Chang'e asked.

Bi Yue smiled and said, "You can't leave yet; follow me to a place. You've done a lot recently and need psychological counseling."

"Bi Yue Yiniang, don't worry, we're fine."

Lin Chang'e patted her chest and said bluntly.

Bi Yue shook her head and said, "Whether there's an issue is for me to decide. This is your father's order; it must be carried out!"

"Alright!"

Lin Chang'e nodded helplessly.

Her psychology is fine.

But we can't be sure whether Lin Donghu, Lin Qiuxia, and these younger siblings have issues.

Lin Donghu definitely has issues.

This kid used to like to show off, but now he stands there silent.

He could go become the head of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

……

After the news of the Enhancement Agent broke, the reaction was strong.

Especially online.

All kinds of opinions exist.

Many people believe that the emergence of the Enhancement Agent will usher humanity into a new era.

Its benefits are not only increasing human lifespan but also curing many diseases.

Afterwards, when everyone's lifespan is longer and healthier, they can enjoy life more.

This is the optimistic faction.

The pessimistic faction believes that because of the Enhancement Agent's emergence, a world war will break out on Earth,

and this stuff is so expensive that ordinary people can't afford it.

For most people, even earnings over several lifetimes wouldn't be enough to buy one Enhancement Agent.

This thing isn't meant for mass production.

In the future, only a small portion of people will be able to use the Enhancement Agent.

Some say this is just false information released by the Americans.

This hasn't never happened before.

For UFOs, the Americans even held a seminar, right?

The result was that everything announced at the meeting lacked sufficient evidence.

Lin Feng glanced at his Guo Jia, and the reaction was still fairly calm.

Everyone should eat what they should eat, drink what they should drink.

Meanwhile, in other parts of the world, gatherings targeting the Enhancement Agent suddenly erupted.

February 29.

On the last day of February of the new year, Lin Feng received a phone call early in the morning.

It requested him and Qi Yao to attend a meeting.

This is a meeting that cannot be missed.

And at that time, Lin Feng was still in Hangzhou!

"After a few days of fermentation, the matter has finally arrived."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Feng wore a helpless expression.

Qi Yao said, "You don't have to go!"

Her eyes held some worry.

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Don't worry! I've already made arrangements, just waiting!"

Speaking, Lin Feng checked the time: "It's still two hours until nine; let's get ready to depart!"

……

Hangzhou Airport.

Lin Feng took Qi Yao's hand and boarded his private plane.

Not long after the plane took off, two fighter jets approached to provide escort.

Lin Feng glanced out the window and smiled, saying, "This treatment is pretty high, huh?"

Qi Yao rare joke: "I'm afraid that while flying, a missile will come over and blast us to pieces."

Lin Feng laughed, "If that's really the case, that would be fun."

Lin Feng wasn't worried at all.

Because Lin Feng's private plane not only has the most advanced defense system currently available, the cabin he rides in also carries a small Jasmine.

If the plane encounters trouble, the cabin section Lin Feng occupies will automatically seal, detach from the aircraft, and engage autopilot.

At that moment, with a whoosh, it will vanish.

Even the most advanced radar now cannot detect the Jasmine.

As for after the plane lands, Lin Feng also isn't worried.

He is, aside from the Junior Witch, the strongest Enhancer, with formidable personal combat power.

Besides that, he also has a powerful Enhancer squad ready to act at any time.

Lin Feng feels that unless the other side is stupid, they will absolutely not dare to move against him.

So, Lin Feng isn't worried at all about his and Qi Yao's safety.

"Do you know why our family has never had anyone dare to move against us, and even if they wanted to, they'd only do it sneakily?"

Lin Feng said confidently.

This is obviously not directed at Qi Yao.

Qi Yao looked at Lin Feng.

Lin Feng laughed and said, "Because they can't afford the cost of moving against us!"

Qi Yao gave an affirmative sound, then asked, "This meeting must be related to the Enhancement Agent. This time, if we don't bring something out, it won't be acceptable."

Lin Feng thought for a moment and said, "How about this! Let's hand over the next-generation Enhancement Agent to them!"

Qi Yao shook her head and said, "That's no good; that would make them think we lack sincerity."

I have another idea: last time we obtained some samples on the Moon; these samples are more advanced than those obtained by Mi Guo and Little Japan, and as a base for the Enhancement Agent they work better.

Let's give this to them and let them research it themselves!

Lin Feng nodded, "This plan is good! No matter what they come up with from their research, it will have nothing to do with us."

……

At the same moment.

Yanjing.

Dai Chengliang beat an assistant half to death.

Why?

Word has it that Lin Feng will come over for a meeting this time.

During the meeting, whether to give Lin Feng some embarrassment, damage his prestige, and vent spite.

After hearing this, Dai Chengliang flew into a rage.

Looking at the assistant being dragged away, Dai Chengliang gave a hehe cold sneer: "Lin Eleven, I know you're still testing me! I won't fall for it!"