Chapter 4070 - 4089: Zhang Zhongjiu’s Envy, Following the Heart

"Xu Qingchuan is the Second Young Master of the Tianheng Group. He’s not interested in business or politics; he’s just recognized as a player."

"Maybe he’s looking for something to do, or perhaps he enjoys the role of being a core link in interpersonal interactions. One day, Xu Qingchuan, who originally was idling, suddenly began acting as an intermediary."

"Xu Qingchuan’s family is wealthy and powerful, and he doesn’t lack money himself. He enjoys controlling various channels and the feeling of being the one whose word is final."

"Xu Qingchuan’s actions later gained his father’s support, who even set up a highly professional team to protect him."

"Although Xu Qingchuan doesn’t like business or politics, he enjoys socializing. With the aura of the Tianheng Group, everyone respects him. He manages his affairs vigorously, and his reputation grows day by day."

"General intermediaries have a hard time gaining customers’ complete trust. But Xu Qingchuan is different; customers don’t need him to gain their trust; instead, they need to earn his trust."

"You need to get Xu Qingchuan to approve you before he’ll take your business. Once he does, with his channels and reputation, perhaps a single phone call can solve your issue."

After hearing Zhang Zhongjiu’s introduction, Lin Chen said with a laugh, "People with money and power naturally inspire more trust. After all, your stuff might just be peanuts to them, and their reputation is worth far more than your stuff."

Zhang Zhongjiu laughed bitterly, "That’s true. That’s why, if you seek other intermediaries, they might need to prove themselves. But if you go to Xu Qingchuan, you need to earn his trust; otherwise, the business won’t happen."

Lin Chen nodded, "Alright, I’ll go find him later."

Zhang Zhongjiu said worriedly, "If you go to him, you might need to be prepared to reveal your identity. He never takes orders from unidentified people."

Lin Chen frowned, thought for a moment, "Leaving aside his intermediary business, what kind of person is he?"

Zhang Zhongjiu answered, "In two words: a player. Beyond that, I don’t know, as I only know about him but haven’t interacted with him."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Didn’t you need a potion before? Why didn’t you think of going to him?"

Zhang Zhongjiu laughed bitterly, "I don’t have anything to exchange with him."

Lin Chen sighed helplessly. How could someone who used to be at Level 8 Peak and mastered the special technique of Wormhole Shift seem to be living such a tough life?

Bound by Federation rules, unable to break free?

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "In doing things, sometimes you shouldn’t be too upright. As long as your conscience is clear, it’s fine."

Zhang Zhongjiu naturally understood the meaning behind Lin Chen’s words and sighed secretly, nodding silently.

Having interacted with Lin Chen and others for a while, he actually felt quite envious.

Lin Chen and his group always acted according to their own principles. Although they momentarily showed respect for Federal Laws when their strength was insufficient, privately, they did whatever they needed to do.

Federal Laws?

If you can’t catch my evidence, then I haven’t broken the law.

If they catch it, then I’ll just flee. The key is not to suffer any grievance.

Perhaps the time when Lin Chen and his group were caught by him and wore shackles around their necks was the most law-abiding period in Lin Chen’s life.

Compared to Lin Chen’s free-spirited lifestyle, Zhang Zhongjiu felt much more constrained.

Maybe he cared about too many things, and these things all belonged within a framework, making it challenging for him to break free, as he was a person trapped by societal constraints.

Back when he was wronged, if it had been Lin Chen, Lin Chen definitely wouldn’t have surrendered obediently. He would have jumped through the stars, fled immediately, and then secretly searched for the truth and the person who had framed him.

Lin Chen had no intention of changing Zhang Zhongjiu’s attitude towards life; after all, he was different from him and his group.

His group members had left their homes long ago, and now, wherever this group was, that was home.

This group could peacefully lie around doing nothing or live a life of danger, fighting tooth and nail.

For them, it was just a different choice. There was nothing to fear, as long as they followed their hearts.

"Now that you’re at Level 8, any thoughts?"

Zhang Zhongjiu answered, "I’m planning to visit the He family in two days to meet Weiwei’s parents and discuss marriage plans."

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up, "Nice, you’re being brave now."

Zhang Zhongjiu said with a laugh, "I owe it to you. After drinking a lot that day and parting with you, I used the courage from the wine to speak my mind. Weiwei was pleased and said she’d been waiting for this day for a long time."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Then I wish you all the best. If you need any help, just let me know. At this rate, we might even get to enjoy your wedding wine."

Zhang Zhongjiu smiled, "If everything goes well, it shouldn’t take long. If you’re not in a hurry to leave, it should be no problem."

Lin Chen reminded, "Before, I owed you a favor. Your aunt said after I reached Level 8 to talk to me. So, what was the matter? Just tell me all at once."

Zhang Zhongjiu hesitated for a moment, then straightforwardly said, "The potion you wanted isn’t fully made yet. If it weren’t for your help earlier, I’d still be in jail. Let’s forget about the favor; you owe me nothing. Instead, I promised to make any material for you before and have failed to keep that promise now."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "No worries, the materials are there; they won’t spoil. Sooner or later, we can find a way to convert them into a potion. Besides, now I have a potion from the Huang family, which can be exchanged, so there’s no rush."

"Since you say there’s no favor owed, let’s consider it even. But we’re still friends, so if you truly need help, just speak up."

"Although I’m just a passerby on Planet 11, given its crucial location and the presence of families that hold potions here, aside from Planet 49, I might also use this place as a base in the future. After all, we can’t stay on Planet 49 forever."

Zhang Zhongjiu looked emotionally moved, knowing that Lin Chen was trying to convey a message.

I’m not planning to be a tourist, coming and going without returning. We’re friends, and I might often stay here in the future, so if you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask.

"Alright, if I do need help, I’ll speak up."

Lin Chen nodded, "Alright, you get busy. We’re heading to East District One to meet that famous intermediary."

Zhang Zhongjiu said with a laugh, "If possible, becoming friends with him is not a bad choice."

Lin Chen laughed heartily, "Friendship is a mutual choice. We can’t be all eager to make friends, right?"