Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 172 - 142: The Number One Player in the National Server_1

Chapter 172: Chapter 142: The Number One Player in the National Server_1

Feng Yi didn’t know what Wei Hongxun meant by "a good thing that brings both fame and wealth," but since it was a good thing, there was no need to worry too much. He just had to wait for the contact.

After taking the consulting fee from Wei Hongxun, Feng Yi got into his car and placed an order for a piece of medical equipment that he’d long added to his shopping list.

To build such a large medical laboratory, he needed to purchase a lot of equipment. Although he had decided to only fill it with some of the equipment for now, with the rest to be completed when the doctors were recruited according to their preferences and recommendations, he still needed to save up money.

The burden on Feng Yi’s shoulders was still heavy.

On his way home, Feng Yi received an "encrypted" text message.

Looking at the information, Feng Yi raised an eyebrow. He had Jia, his driver, and the others return first while he took a detour to his and Feng Chi’s secret base.

Feng Chi, this cousin, had exchanged contact information during their last secret meeting. They usually contacted each other online and had not met in person.

Not having seen each other for a while, Feng Chi’s dyed red hair at the temples had turned green. Feng Yi wasn’t sure if it held any special meaning and paused as he was about to greet him when he saw the two strands of green.

Feng Chi, however, didn’t notice Feng Yi’s hesitation. His eyes full of admiration as he looked at Feng Yi, he said at first sight, "I heard you sent Feng Yao to prison?"

Feng Yi didn’t expect him to ask about this right away and paused, "You mean Feng Yao?"

"That’s right! Who else could it be? It’s all around the circles lately, saying you sent Feng San Tu to jail!"

"Nonsense! I’m not capable of that. He sent himself in."

Feng Yi didn’t want to take credit for this!

"Private breeding, release, suspected of illegal trade of nationally protected animals, and destroying ecological balance. His own criminal offenses were found out, and that’s none of my business! The authorities and the Conservation Bureau conducted the investigation, with the Forestry and Environmental Protection Departments also closely monitoring the situation. It’s inevitable for Feng Yao to end up in jail, and these matters have nothing to do with me!"

Feng Yi hurriedly clarified. Such rumors could affect his business.

Feng Chi never took the rumors seriously. However, considering that Feng Yao was quite well-known among Yang City’s younger generation, he felt a bit sentimental when he heard about it, "Feng Yao is too soft-hearted. He doesn’t have his father’s ruthlessness. If it were his father, he would probably have dealt with the python quietly as soon as he sensed trouble, and the police and Conservation Bureau wouldn’t even be able to find a piece of snake skin upon investigation."

"Not necessarily," Feng Yi replied.

In terms of how deeply Feng Yao cared for that python, Feng Yi was skeptical. If he hadn’t been to Feng Yao’s basement, Feng Yi might not have said this. But after having been invited by Wei Hongxun to take a look, he believed even more that Feng Yao treated the python merely as an interesting collectible item and to fulfill some of his unusual hobbies. The idea of Feng Yao being too soft-hearted was something Feng Yi didn’t buy.

The reason the Conservation Bureau was so persistent this time was partly that they were cracking down on a major smuggling and poaching case. One of the illegal trade chains led to Yang City. Rather than saying Feng Yao couldn’t bear to do it, it would be more accurate to say that he was scared.

Scared of the Conservation Bureau.

When the incident happened so suddenly and without enough confidence that he could get away, a live snake was more beneficial to him. Even the location where he released the snake was carefully chosen; the investigations were intense at that time, and it was impossible to transport the snakes out of the city. The lake, with its vast wild areas, was unlikely to be discovered by anyone in the short term.

However, what Feng Yao did not expect was that there was another person releasing a python there as well, and that python did not know to stay away from people.

This time, not only Feng Yao but also the other person who had released the giant python was caught in the investigation into the trade chain.

These were just Feng Yi’s speculations, so he didn’t say them out loud.

Feng Chi wasn’t focused on that, smacking his lips, "Feng San Tu has a way of doing things that’s not very likable. He’s run into trouble this time, and there are quite a few people saying cold words about him. Do you know, Feng San Tu actually has a nickname, ’Greedy Snake’? It’s what we call him behind his back. His company has swallowed many small companies, no, not just the small ones; he’s even successfully taken over some larger companies that others didn’t think he could swallow. He has an extraordinary patience and boldness, calm and cold. My dad said he could become Yang City’s richest man within ten years. It’s a pity, I didn’t expect that he would raise a python..."

At this remark, something stirred in Feng Yi’s heart.

Perhaps Feng Yao’s unusual hobby had something to do with his business style.

Feng Chi stared at Feng Yi, his eyes shining, "You personally caught those two giant pythons, didn’t you? Don’t deny it, I heard it from Bai Lu! Those two giant pythons were vicious!"

"Not exactly... I caught them, but not both were fierce. The first python was very docile, a delicate flower compared to the second one," said Feng Yi.

Feng Chi looked perplexed, "It’s the first time I’ve heard someone describe a five or six-meter long giant python as a delicate flower."

Before Feng Yi could explain, Feng Chi excitedly slapped the table and gave a thumbs-up, "As expected from the top player in the country! Worthy of the title!"

Feng Yi quickly waved his hand, "That’s the banded krait, the most venomous in the country."

"I’m not talking about venom. I mean the snake-catching skill! The best in the country at catching snakes! Anyway, I’ve never heard of anyone who could easily catch a fierce and strong giant python with their bare hands!"

"Oh, that," Feng Yi replied.

He grabbed a cup and took a gulp of water.

To calm his surprise, Feng Yi then said, "Actually, there are many people out there who are good at catching snakes, you just don’t know about them."

Feng Chi was quite envious of this snake-catching skill, but he was afraid of snakes, "It seems like all those big shot snake handlers inherited their skills from their families. But our family doesn’t have that kind of gene, right?"

Feng Yi noncommittally "hmmed" in response.

Thinking to himself: Yes, you just don’t know about it.

"Then how did you learn it? Such a thick python!" Feng Chi asked.

"You might not believe it, but I catch snakes purely by instinct," Feng Yi said.

Feng Chi indeed wore an "Are you kidding me?" expression.

"Fine, I won’t ask about that anymore."

Everyone has their secrets.

The smile on Feng Chi’s face gradually faded as he looked at Feng Yi, "You made quite a stir this time. Although the official news didn’t mention you, anybody in Yang City with a bit of capability probably knows those two pythons were caught by you. Someone mentioned your name in front of old man yesterday, and Old Man Feng threw a temper tantrum."

As the sole rebel of the Feng Family, "Feng Yi" was a sensitive word within the family.

Feng Yi remained silent.

Feng Chi continued, "Knowing that Old Man Feng doesn’t like you, some people wanted to pick a fight with you until they found out you’re mixed up with the Alliance保局. They retracted their hands. They don’t dare to act rashly these days... Old Man Feng has set a deadline, within three months, he will finalize the will, and then it won’t be changed anymore."

This was also the reason why Feng Chi sought out Feng Yi today.

"Old Man Feng has quite a few treasures in his hand, the other day we just found out that he has a commercial street, even our uncle didn’t know about it."

Feng Yi chuckled, "So these past few days there must have been a lot of people trying to curry favor in front of Old Man Feng."

Feng Chi curled his lips, "Exactly, all fighting to show their filial piety! Filial on the surface, but knives hidden beneath."

As he spoke, Feng Chi leaned in closer, asking, "There’s no shortage of good stuff in Old Man Feng’s hands, are you really not tempted? If you go back and admit your wrongs in front of Old Man Feng, he’s bound to give you some things. You’re the only one from the entire Feng Family who’s made it into the Alliance保局, even if Old Man Feng doesn’t like you, he will be more lenient with you."

After the period of unusual weather, the Alliance保局 held significant power, and establishing a connection with it was not easy.

"It’s not about making it into the Alliance保局, I just know a few people there, and we’ve cooperated a few times, that’s all," Feng Yi clarified.

"How can that not count as making it in?! You’ve cooperated ’a few times’ already!" Feng Chi stressed.

Feng Yi thought to himself: If that kind of cooperation counts, then I’m not the first person to make it into the Alliance保局; it’s our aunt.

"By the way, about your studio thing, I did some more digging recently, and it may really be like you guessed, Old Man Feng cleaned up after you. During that time, someone from the old man’s side took action, sent someone abroad, not sure if it was related to your matter. I didn’t dare to do anything bigger, if you’re not in a hurry, should I wait until Old Man Feng’s will is settled before I ask someone to check it out?" Feng Chi said.

Feng Chi could live so carefreely not because he was genuinely naive—playing the fool holding wealth was just a facade for outsiders. He had his own sources of information and network of contacts, after surviving in Yang City for so many years.

Feng Yi shook his head, "No need, I’ll ask him myself."

Sooner or later, he would have a face-to-face talk with Old Man Feng.

After chatting for a while longer, Feng Chi looked at the time and said, "We should see each other less during these three months, I’ll first grab what I can from my mooching funds."

"Mooching funds?"

Feng Chi spread his hands, "I’m not like you. I’m worthless. After Old Man Feng settles the will, I’ll come to see you in Lu Hai for a drink. Save a room for me!"

"It’s saved!" Feng Yi said with a smile.

Thinking about the medical laboratory currently in preparation, Feng Yi asked, "Do you... have any ways to make money?"

"You’re short on cash?" Feng Chi was surprised.

With such a huge mansion to his name, and reportedly having received quite a reward for catching those two pythons, he still needed money?

Seeing Feng Yi remain silent, Feng Chi thought for a moment and whispered, "Why don’t you go and apologize to Old Man Feng, you might be able to get quite a bit of money from him."

Feng Yi shook his head, "What else?"

"Or maybe you could make a comeback in the entertainment industry?"

"No, thanks."

Feng Chi scratched his head, "Then I don’t know, you’ve asked the wrong person. If I knew how to make money, would I be in this state? Despite how people greet me as ’Young Master Chi’ because of my family’s backing, without the Feng Family, I’d be nothing. Even the loose change that falls from Old Man Feng’s fingers is enough for me to live carefree for quite some time.

"You’re acquainted with those departments in the Alliance保局, why don’t you apply for a license to breed venomous snakes? I heard that a gram of snake venom is worth its weight in gold, and the more venomous the snake, the more valuable it might be. I don’t know much about it, it’s just hearsay. Brother, since you’re so good at catching snakes, why not give it a try?"

After a short pause, Feng Chi leaned in closer, "Brother, let me ask you something, have you ever been bitten by a venomous snake?"

Feng Yi was silent.

He had bitten himself while testing poisons.

Does that count as being bitten by a snake?

On second thought, he wasn’t a snake. The butler had said that he’s different from those reptiles, of a different species, so it can’t count as a snake. The only thing in common was having venomous fangs.

Considering this, Feng Yi replied without guilt, "No!"