Chapter 8: The Trouble Brought by the Beautiful Woman
"What, am I that kind of person? That kid actually dares to doubt my character!" This was Zhou Yuntao's complaint about Lin Luo, and he still wore an expression of indignation as he spoke.
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"Do you have any further explanation regarding this matter?" Han Gao inquired again, "According to the regulations of the usurper, your actions are not permitted."
Zhou Yuntao turned around, reached out to press the doorbell, but immediately withdrew his hand.
"Two gentlemen, have you made a mistake? Lin Luo has just obtained the qualification of an assistant fate manipulator!" Before Lin Luo could speak, Lan Xue asked somewhat anxiously.
After more than two hours with the old man known as Sun, Lin Luo's membership card was finally completed. Throughout the entire process, the old man Sun did not utter a single word, which led Lin Luo to wonder if he was mute. Of course, such doubts remained buried in his heart; he would never actually voice them.
Miss Ziye, is this true?" Han Gao slightly turned his head and asked Ziye beside him
I understand, thank you. Lin Luo nodded; he was already aware of these matters. Every member of the Fate Manipulators Association is required to pay 5% of their monthly income as a membership fee to the association. However, since this allows them to avoid personal income tax, it does not actually result in any loss for the Fate Manipulators. The only party that truly incurs a loss is the government.
"Lin Luo, are you intentionally trying to undermine Guo Jingtian's usurpation of power?" Han Gao pondered for a moment before asking
Upon hearing Lin Luo's response, Han Gao couldn't help but slightly furrow his brow, while Zi Ye Liu also frowned slightly. As for Guo Jing Tian, he had already revealed a smug smile
"Xiaoshuang, rest assured, the tuition will be sufficient," Lin Luo said gently. Besides comforting her, he did not know what else he could say.
As Lin Luo gazed at the exceptionally beautiful silhouette of Ziye, he couldn't help but become somewhat lost in thought
I am going to make breakfast. Lin Luo hesitated several times, and in the end, only managed to say this inconsequential remark.
"Brother Luo, don't leave me, don't..." Lin Shuang's murmurs gradually became clearer
Lying gently on the bed, Lin Luo felt no trace of sleepiness. From the moment he entered the Fate Building until now, in just a short span of over ten hours, so many events had transpired.
"You finally came back, I was almost driven to death by that kid!" Zhou Yuntao said indignantly, pointing his finger at the tall, thin boy not far away.
Lan Xue smiled sweetly, then slowly turned and walked forward
President Han, I did not violate the rules of the Fate Manipulator. At that time, I was undergoing the assessment for the assistant Fate Manipulator qualification. Miss Ziye can testify for me regarding my assessment, as she was my examiner. Lin Luo remained calm, stating, "The reason I stopped Guo Jingtian from manipulating the fate of Li Zhongxiong was solely to fulfill my assessment task"
Two tall men approached from the front, wearing identical uniforms. The style of the uniforms was similar to that of police uniforms, except for the different badges on them. They bore the emblem of the Association of Fate Manipulators.
In the blink of an eye, Monday has arrived. Lin Luo arrived early at the Destiny Building, where his assistant's qualification assessment for the Fate Manipulator has been completed, and now they are just waiting for the final confirmation from Ziye
Thank you, Miss Ziye. Although I have long known that I could obtain this qualification, Lin Luo still feels a bit excited now
However, what was unexpected today was that Lin Shuang actually got up earlier than he did
Lan Xue extended her crystalline jade hand, and Lin Luo hesitated for a moment before gently grasping it. He quickly released his hold, yet the softness of that touch had already imparted to him a peculiar sensation
"Lin Luo, come with me!" Seeing Lin Luo like this, Lan Xue suddenly felt a twinge of discomfort in her heart and couldn't help but interrupt his reverie.
Upon his arrival, Zhou Yuntao was on the verge of getting into a fight with Zhao Xianfeng
When the two individuals stopped in front of Lin Luo, the slightly taller one spoke first: "Lin Luo, we are from the Internal Tribunal of the Manipulator Association in Mingzhu City. Someone has filed a complaint against you for violating the rules of the Manipulator, so please come with us."
Lin Luo, there are some matters you may already be aware of, but I must reiterate them to you. You are currently only an assistant fate manipulator. You must work continuously at the Fate Affairs Office for more than three months, or accumulate a total of one hundred days of work, before you can apply for the Level 1 fate manipulator assessment. Only after becoming a Level 1 fate manipulator can you accept commissions to manipulate the fates of others. In other words, you are not yet authorized to practice. " Lan Xue's voice was relatively slow, as it was her duty to inform the fate manipulator of these common knowledge points. After a slight pause, she continued, "Additionally, you must pay five percent of your future income to the Fate Manipulators Association. However, as a fate manipulator, you are exempt from paying taxes to the government.
Lin Luo trembled slightly; he reached out his hand and gently caressed Lin Shuang's face
Miss Ziye! Lin Luozhao nodded to Ziye in greeting, and Ziye gestured for Lin Luo to sit down opposite her. Although Ziye's charm remained dazzling, Lin Luo had seen her a few times before, so he was generally able to maintain his composure upon seeing her now
Zhao Xianfeng hesitated for a moment, glancing at Lin Luo and Lin Shuang in his arms not far away. He did not leave immediately; it was only after Lin Luo and Lin Shuang disappeared inside the door that he reluctantly turned to leave.
"Miss Lan, we are not clear about the specific matters; we are only responsible for bringing Lin Luo to the courtroom." This was said by another slightly shorter man, who clearly knew Lan Xue and spoke in a relatively gentle tone
"Xiaoshuang, I do not wish to leave you either, but one day, you will leave me!" Lin Luo felt a wave of bitterness in her heart, "I have also thought about usurping your fate, keeping you by my side forever, but I do not dare to do so, because I am truly afraid!"
Lin Luo stood in the defendant's seat, behind him were the two tall men who had brought him here. In the plaintiff's seat, as Lin Luo had expected, was Guo Jingtian, whom he had met a few days ago.
"Ma Feng, please invite Lan Xue to come here," Han Gao said after a brief moment of contemplation, addressing a person behind Lin Luo. He nodded at the slightly taller individual and quickly walked out.
"I am not afraid of the punishment that may come from violating the rules of the fate-altering master; what I fear is that after I alter your fate, I may not be able to bring you happiness." Lin Luo murmured softly, his tone filled with sorrow. "However, I have already seen your future. Being with Zhao Xianfeng, you will live a very happy life. I cannot deprive you of the happiness that you are certain to attain for the sake of an unknown happiness!"
"Oh, good, very good!" Lin Luo came to his senses, smiled awkwardly, nodded, and then followed Lan Xue to another room
"Lin Luo, after evaluation, you have successfully completed the assessment task, which means you are eligible to obtain the qualification of Assistant Fate Manipulator." As soon as Lin Luo sat down, Zi Ye quickly said, "In a moment, Lan Xue will take you to handle some formalities. Once these procedures are completed, you will officially receive the qualification of Assistant Fate Manipulator."
Lin Shuang gently responded with a soft "mm," her face revealing a hint of joy. She had great faith in Lin Luo's promise; throughout her life, Lin Luo had always fulfilled any commitment made to her.
"Alright, that settles it. Blue girl, the rest is up to you," Zi Ye said as she stood up and walked towards the door. Upon reaching the entrance, she suddenly turned her head and asked, "By the way, Lin Luo, has Fang Tianming ever contacted you?"
Miss Ziye, my task is to prevent Lan Xue from being assaulted. Everything I do serves this purpose. Lin Luo said calmly, "If I do not stop Guo Jingtian, then Lan Xue will be violated by Li Zhongxiong."
The basic information of Lin Luo is already archived in the Association of Fate Manipulators. This location, however, is designated for extracting additional information about Lin Luo. Almost all data that can be used to verify identity, such as DNA, blood, fingerprints, and iris patterns, will be extracted here one by one. Subsequently, this information will be organized and stored in the membership card. On the surface, the membership card of the Association of Fate Manipulators appears to be an ordinary card, but in reality, it is a very special storage chip that cannot be counterfeited or duplicated. Only the owner of the membership card can use it.
Although he went to bed very late at night, Lin Luo still got up early the next morning. In fact, over the past few years, he had mostly maintained a routine of going to bed late and getting up early
"No way!" Lin Luo rejected without a second thought, "Xiaoshuang, you won't be able to find a good job now, it will be very difficult for you!"
Indeed, Lin Luo did not regret it; at least today, he saved two people: a kind and beautiful young girl, and a talented and upright doctor. All of this made him feel that his actions were very meaningful
"Lin Luo, come with me, Miss Ziye is waiting for you!" Upon seeing Lin Luo, Lan Xue quickly approached and then softly spoke to him.
Lin Shuang, inebriated, slept soundly, yet in her dazed state, she seemed to be murmuring something. Lin Luo gazed at her infant-like sleeping face, and an overwhelming tenderness surged within him
He arrived at the ninety-ninth floor with ease, and as before, the first person he saw was Lan Xue. The difference this time was that Lan Xue was not sleeping.
Seeing Lin Luo hurriedly walk towards the kitchen, Lin Shuang's eyes revealed a hint of melancholy
Perhaps this life is what I have always wanted! With this thought, Lin Luo gradually fell into a deep sleep
Originally, this was not a big deal; however, Zhou Yuntao asked Zhao Xianfeng to return home first, stating that it was sufficient for just him to keep watch here. Little did he know that Zhao Xianfeng was adamant about not leaving. He clearly articulated his reason: he did not trust Zhou Yuntao and was concerned that he might take advantage of Lin Shuang while she was asleep to engage in some improper conduct. He felt it was necessary to stay here and keep watch until Lin Luo returned.
Without ... ... , eh! '' Luan Xue had not finished speaking when she suddenly stopped in her tracks, letting out a surprised gasp.
"Lin Luo, I only asked you to alter Lan Xue's fate, not to stop Guo Jingtian from usurping Li Zhongxiong's destiny, right?" Zi Ye's delicate face revealed a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Brother Luo, the teacher said that in another week, my admission notice will arrive." Ultimately, it was Lin Shuang who broke the silence first, "Brother Luo, will you go to Mingzhu University with me?"
Lin Luo opened the door and then declined Zhao Xianfeng's offer to help him carry Lin Shuang inside, instead picking Lin Shuang up and walking in.
Sitting at the center of the podium is a middle-aged man with a square face and a serious expression, while the other man, who is slightly younger and more handsome, is also present.
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Lin Luo nodded. Under the guidance of Lan Xue, he arrived once again at the assistant necromancer examination room. This time, just as Lan Xue had said, Zi Ye was already waiting inside.
Old Sun, however, said nothing; he simply sat in a reclining chair and closed his eyes
However, Zhao Xianfeng originally intended to escort Lin Shuang home without any ulterior motives. Thus, the two of them accompanied Lin Shuang to her doorstep. However, Lin Shuang did not have her keys and was unable to enter the house. Zhou Yuntao called Lin Luo, but the call went to voicemail. Left with no other options, he could only stay there and watch Lin Shuang.
No," Lin Luo replied truthfully after a brief moment of surprise
However, Lin Shuang was not foolish; she was well aware that it was nearly impossible for Lin Luo to earn enough tuition during this holiday.
Since that is the case, let us officially begin the investigation!" Han Gao sighed softly, glanced towards the plaintiff's seat, and then said: "Guo Jingtian, you may now recount the events that transpired.
"Impossible!" Guo Jing Tian snorted and said, "Li Zhong Xiong has nothing to do with Lan Xue at all!"
There were no signs outside the room, but inside were some instruments that Lin Luo did not recognize, along with an elderly man wearing glasses
Old Sun is indeed that kind of person, not fond of talking, but he is actually quite nice. Lan Xue smiled gently, turned around, and stopped in her tracks, "Lin Luo, congratulations on officially becoming a Fate Manipulator!"
I kindly ask the two elder brothers to lead the way. Seeing that Lan Xue seemed to want to say something more, Lin Luo quickly interjected to prevent her from continuing. Unlike Lan Xue, he already knew what was going on and was almost certain that it was that Guo Jingtian who had lodged a complaint against him
Thank you, Mr. Sun, we are leaving now. Before departing, Lan Xue still politely said to the elder.
You know how to be sensible, if you don't leave now, I'll send you to the police station!" Looking at Zhao Xianfeng's retreating figure, Zhou Yuntao muttered to himself.
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From Zhou Yuntao's account, Lin Luo finally understood the ins and outs of the situation. The tall and thin boy was named Zhao Xianfeng. As for Zhao Xianfeng's background, Zhou Yuntao was also unclear. In the bar, Zhao Xianfeng had been accompanying Lin Shuang, and after Lin Shuang finally became so drunk that she was unconscious, he helped her and prepared to leave the bar. At that moment, Zhou Yuntao stepped in to intervene.
I am Lin Luo, thank you for taking care of my sister. Lin Luo nodded, and to be fair, based on tonight's performance, Zhao Xianfeng is quite a decent person, both in appearance and character, he is of high quality. However, just the thought that this person might take Lin Shuang away in the future made Lin Luo unconsciously harbor a bit of hostility towards him
"Xiaoshuang, I assure you that I will accompany you to Mingzhu University for your studies!" Lin Luo said earnestly, knowing that without giving Lin Shuang a promise, it would be difficult for her to feel at ease.
On this day, he made several friends: Ziye, Lanxue, and perhaps even Lian Zhangjing could barely be considered a friend. However, he also established several enemies: Fang Tianming, Guo Jingtian, and Ruan Qingyu. Although he had long known that once he entered the realm of usurpers, his life would inevitably change, the fact that he had made so many enemies in just one day, especially with a formidable opponent like Fang Tianming, left Lin Luo feeling somewhat helpless. Although he had long known that once he entered the realm of usurpers, his life would inevitably change, the fact that he had made so many enemies in just one day, especially with a formidable opponent like Fang Tianming, left Lin Luo feeling somewhat helpless.
But, Brother Luo, what if the tuition is not enough by then?" Lin Shuang said anxiously, "I know that if the tuition is insufficient, you will definitely let me go to school alone, and I don't want it to be like that!
Of course. Lin Luo raised his head and said gently, "Xiaoshuang, don't worry. Although my admission results have not yet been released, I believe that getting into Mingzhu University should not be a problem. At most, the major might be slightly less favorable, but that's alright."
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The old man glanced at Lin Luo but did not speak; he simply waved his hand, beckoning him to come over
Upon seeing Lin Luo, Zhou Yuntao hurriedly approached.
Lin Luo observed Lin Shuang for a while, but found that she seemed completely the same as before. It appeared that the events of yesterday had not affected her in any way.
"Brother Luo, I'm hungry!" Lin Shuang pouted and said, "My head still hurts a bit, so I can't fall asleep!"
"Xiaoshuang, why did you wake up so early?" Seeing Lin Shuang sitting on the living room sofa in her pajamas, Lin Luo couldn't help but ask
Zhao Xianfeng also seemed to want to follow in, but he was stopped by Zhou Yuntao
Similar to a courtroom, there are also plaintiff and defendant stands here; however, there are no spectator seats. It is evident that this trial is essentially devoid of an audience
Forget it, it's so late, I might as well go home directly and not disturb Xiaolin anymore, Zhou Yuntao thought, yawning and turning to leave
Gently lifting the hand resting on Lin Shuang's cheek, Lin Luo struggled to stand up, casting a lingering glance at Lin Shuang in the library before slowly walking out of her bedroom
Breakfast was prepared quickly, yet the atmosphere at the dining table was somewhat peculiar; neither of the two spoke a word, as if a sudden sense of estrangement had emerged between them
"Brother Luo, I, I also want to find a job," Lin Shuang said hesitantly
The Internal Tribunal of the Usurper Association is essentially just a slightly larger room, arranged to resemble a courtroom. On the podium, three individuals are seated, among whom is someone Lin Luo recognizes—none other than Ziye.
The weekend quickly passed. For the past two days, Lin Shuang had been staying at home, and Lin Luo was accompanying her. There seemed to be a tacit understanding between the two, as they refrained from mentioning anything about Lan Xue. However, during this time, Lan Xue had called Lin Luo several times. Although most of the calls were just ordinary greetings, Lin Luo could still sense the concern in her words.
Thank you. Lin Luo forced himself to suppress the ripples in his heart and said with a smile
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"Hey, kid, can you leave now?" Zhou Yuntao said irritably, "I warn you, if you keep wandering around our community at this late hour, as the security guard here, I have both the right and the duty to expel you!"
What on earth is going on? Seeing Lin Luo leave with those two men, Lan Xue suddenly felt a bit flustered
"Yes, President." Guo Jingtian nodded, "The situation is as follows: I accepted the commission from Miss Ruan Qingyu, the daughter of the president of the First People's Hospital of the city, to alter the fate of Doctor Li Zhongxiong from that hospital. However, just as the alteration was about to succeed, Lin Luo appeared and disrupted my actions. According to the Code of Fate Alteration Masters, a master is not permitted to interfere with another master's alteration without an order from the association or a commission from another party. In fact, Lin Luo did not receive any orders or commissions, so he violated the Code of Fate Alteration Masters and should be punished!"
Thank you, President Han, for the reminder. However, although I officially became an assistant fate manipulator only today, I have long been well-versed in the Code of Fate Manipulators and have always adhered strictly to it.
Lin Luo, I am Han Gao, the Vice President of the Mingzhu City Manipulation Masters Association. This is Miss Ziye, a Level 9 Manipulation Master, and this is Mr. Zheng Xiong, a Level 8 Manipulation Master. The middle-aged man at the podium spoke first; although he appeared very serious, his tone was quite cordial. "There have been complaints against you for violating the code of conduct for Manipulation Masters. If this is indeed the case, and you voluntarily admit to it now, you may have the opportunity to receive a lighter penalty"
Yes," Lin Luo nodded and replied succinctly
Hello, my name is Zhao Xianfeng. May I ask if you are Lin Luo, Lin Shuang's brother? At this moment, Zhao Xianfeng approached and politely spoke to Lin Luo
"Old Sun, could you please help him create a membership card?" Lan Xue approached the elderly man and said politely
"Lan Xue, this Old Sun seems a bit strange, doesn't he?" After leaving that place, Lin Luo finally couldn't help but say
Zi Ye nodded slightly, said nothing further, and hurriedly left, as if there were some urgent matter awaiting her