The Beauties Help Me Become the No.1 Official
Chapter 269: Bragging Must Be Fulfilled

Chapter 269: Chapter 269: Bragging Must Be Fulfilled

In the early morning, a beam of sunlight shone into the dormitory, and Lin Fan opened his eyes. What caught his eye was the face of Zhu Zhixuan, still marked with tear stains. Last night, in the throes of emotional breakdown, she had desperately clung to Lin Fan, seeking a shred of comfort.

"You’re awake?"

Feeling the arm under her neck move, Zhu Zhixuan immediately opened her eyes, coiling like a frightened bird into Lin Fan’s embrace.

"Yeah, I have an important meal in the City today, so I need to head back early. You might as well sleep some more."

Lin Fan pinched Zhu Zhixuan’s cheek, her eyes still swollen from before.

"I can’t sleep anymore... I don’t know what to do."

Zhu Zhixuan pursed her lips, suddenly at a loss for what she could do.

"I actually do have something I’d like you to take care of, but it might be a bit of a hassle."

Lin Fan rubbed his chin and said, "Both my parents are staying at the County Hospital, and I’ve been wanting them to rest there for a bit longer. But last night, my mom called me, saying that my dad really can’t endure it anymore and wants to come home. If you’re free, could you help me pick them up? It would be like a daughter-in-law fulfilling her filial duties."

"Sure, I’ll go pick up Uncle and Auntie!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhixuan was exceptionally happy. Having something to do always made her feel a bit better, and Lin Fan’s use of the term "daughter-in-law" made her heart swell with joy.

"Then I’ll have to trouble you with this. I’ll be busy in the City for a couple of days. My dad’s leg is healing, and my mom is still on medication. I’ll be at ease with you there, and you can call me anytime if there’s an issue."

Watching Zhu Zhixuan dash toward the bathroom bare-bottomed, Lin Fan quickly got out of bed. The first thing he did upon leaving the dormitory building was naturally to return to Tianhou Hotel. As he pushed open the bedroom door, Bai Xue was still cuddled in her blanket in bed. Hearing the door open, she finally woke up, having waited the entire night for him without knowing when she had fallen asleep.

"I’m sorry for leaving you alone last night."

Lin Fan kissed Bai Xue on her pink cheek.

"Everything okay with Mr. Zhu?"

Bai Xue showed not the slightest unhappiness; she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and asked softly.

"It’s all settled, everything will get better."

After explaining the situation from beginning to end, Zhu Zhixuan’s predicament also elicited a compassionate sigh from Bai Xue. They then cuddled for a while before Lin Fan cleaned up and left the hotel, only to find himself once again at the police station.

"Director Xu, thank you for your hard work last night."

Lin Fan, with a smile, placed two packs of cigarettes inside a black plastic bag onto his desk.

"Mayor Lin, you don’t need to mention it; it’s part of my job. Besides, we waited for enough staff, causing some delay. It’s my fault for not handling the work properly."

Xu Guangfa hurriedly pushed the cigarettes back, but Lin Fan stopped him: "Different matters should be settled differently; this is a token of brotherly affection. Just take it, and as for that ten thousand yuan, I’ll leave it with you when we recover the loot. Use it to buy the brothers a drink, and don’t decline, otherwise, I’ll feel uncomfortable asking for your help in the future."

Chen Jiayi had told Lin Fan countless times that one should never be stingy, especially with those who could do work; one must always give more than necessary to win people’s hearts.

"Mayor Lin, those guys will be taken back to the City by someone arranged from there. That fake captain, impersonating a national civil servant, he’s looking at a minimum of three years. Regarding Zhu Xiaohu, what should be done?"

If that young man was the mastermind, he would be truly guilty under the law, an offense far greater than his brother’s.

"Some people need to be locked up and taught a lesson, lest they stay out here and harm the common people. Just be fair in your handling."

Lin Fan had no intention of pleading for these two brothers. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have offered them ten thousand yuan last night; he was after full justice.

"Okay, I got it."

After a brief chat, Lin Fan finally considered the matter closed. He was escorted out of the police station by Xu Guangfa and prepared to head back to the City. But just as he was about to open his car door, a woman’s voice came from behind.

"Hey, mister, where are you off to? Can you give me a lift?"

Curious, Lin Fan turned around, looking at the not-so-tall girl behind him. She was no more than twenty years old and was Zhu Xiaohu’s girlfriend, whom he had always protected.

"You actually got out?"

Lin Fan looked at the young girl with surprise as she walked up to him with her hands in her pockets.

"Of course, I’m out. I didn’t participate in Zhu Xiaohu’s fraud, so at most I chose my friends poorly. But about your boast last night, do you stand by it or not?"

"What boast did I make?"

Lin Fan didn’t remember at first, but then she reached out and opened the passenger side of the car.

"Didn’t you say that once Zhu Xiaohu was in jail, you’d sleep with his girlfriend? Here I am in front of you now, do you dare?"

The girl who sat in the passenger seat was looking at him with a mocking face, clearly challenging his courage.

"If it’s just sleeping, let’s do it. You’re not scared, so why should I be?"