5: Chapter 5 Is this a legitimate part-time job?

Time passed minute by minute.

Whatever the interrogating police officer asked, Lin Heng cooperated and answered.

His attitude was good, but they couldn't investigate anything substantial.

For a full two and a half hours, Lin Heng recounted almost everything he had done.

The theories guiding combined infantry and armored maneuvers...

Trade operations...

Nationwide military training...

All sorts of books and texts.

Yet, although all these things had actually taken place, they had absolutely no way to convict Lin Heng!

After all, this fellow hadn't directly taken action.

He hadn't even indirectly caused trouble!

He had merely imparted some knowledge...

One could only say he was truly a citizen of the Dragon Country, having learned the most essential things of the Dragon Country!

At this moment, outside the door.

The Police Chief received a phone call.

"Hello?" His voice was solemn and grave.

"Good, good."

The person on the other end of the line must have said something, as the Chief's expression drastically changed.

Finally, he could only say solemnly, "Alright, I understand. I'll handle it immediately!"

After speaking, he hung up the phone.

"Chief, what happened?" A police officer asked.

"State Security has ordered the immediate, unconditional release of that boy, Lin Heng!"

The Chief rubbed his eyes and spoke.

"But they weren't the ones who ordered his arrest, and this kid is clearly guilty of heinous crimes, he..."

The officer in charge of the interrogation sounded somewhat agitated.

"We have no authority to interfere with State Security matters."

"Go ahead and release him," the Chief said calmly.

Soon, Lin Heng's handcuffs and leg irons were removed.

He was escorted to the entrance of the police station.

Released without charge.

Sigh!

Lin Heng shook his head and stretched his wrists.

He continued to shoulder the burlap sack that had been inspected.

"Not bad, I didn't waste much time, just missed one class."

It was at this moment that Lin Heng ran right into the female Streamer, Su Xueer, from earlier.

Su Xueer had originally intended to step forward to interview him, but considering the warning about the danger given by the Special Police Officer earlier, she ultimately did not approach.

"Streamer, they released him! Go ask him something!"

"What's there to be afraid of!"

"Little Xue, don't be a coward!"

"He's just a University Student, how mysterious can he be?"

The comments in the live stream urged her on.

"Maybe the police made a mistake? Otherwise, why would they release him so quickly?"

"Regardless, this should count as quite an interesting life experience..."

The comments were full of speculation, but Su Xueer still stood up and walked toward the police station.

"Don't rush me, everyone. I've already requested permission from the University; I can act as his representative."

"I'll go see what the situation is."

She had just sought instruction from the University and received approval to question him.

... Inside the office.

Su Xueer sat calmly to the side and asked,

"Officer Wang, the student just now is my junior from school. I am here representing the Capital University of Economics and Business."

"I'd like to ask, what exactly happened?"

Finally, after several hours, Su Xueer managed to ask the question that everyone was eager to know.

At this time, the popularity of the live stream had already soared past one hundred million.

Uh...

The female police officer was clearly still somewhat unaccustomed to facing the camera.

However, she still produced a document about a finger thick and handed it to Su Xueer.

"This is the rough information we've compiled..."

Officer Wang finished speaking, and then both Su Xueer and the netizens in the live stream fell silent.

What was this?

Criminal records?

Evidence?

In ancient times, this could be called infamous and too numerous to record!

"They actually released him on the spot?!"

"Holy crap! No wonder there were so many Special Police Officers!"

The comments began to discuss the matter fiercely.

Because it was an official case, the camera was not filming directly.

Only Su Xueer was sitting at the desk, reading intently.

"First year: Lin Heng's translated version of 'the art of war' enters the country, leading to the first victory for the African revolutionary army..."

"February of the same year: An organization named the Lin Heng Arsenal is established in Africa... Suspected planner is Lin Heng!"

"Books such as 'Wheat Cultivation Theory' enter the country..."

"May of the same year: Another Warlord in Africa occupies the entire territory, unifying 13 tribes!"

"July..."

Immediately following this was a list of assassins.

.

"Same month, same year: The Yasukuni Shrine is burned... The front courtyard is completely destroyed!"

"..."

It didn't even end there.

However, Su Xueer had lost the heart to flip through any further.

Just seeing this much made her break out in a cold sweat.

What in the world was all this?

The assistant who was helping hold the phone was already trembling.

The camera in his hand shook slightly to some degree.

For a moment, the atmosphere became silent.

After leaving the police station, Su Xueer hadn't said a word.

The entire world seemed to fall quiet.

The sunlight was dazzling, yet Su Xueer couldn't stop the cold sweat running down her back.

"Su Xueer, what's wrong?"

"Holy crap! I'm too curious! Don't be like this!"

"Oh my god, what happened?"

The comments were fervent and frantic.

"It's nothing, friends, I've decided!" Su Xueer calmed her mood and spoke.

"I... I want to film an interview episode with this student!"

Su Xueer made up her mind.

Although Lin Heng seemed somewhat dangerous, she truly couldn't suppress the shock and curiosity inside her.

Moreover, if they managed to film it, the show's impact would be explosive!

She finally made up her mind.

Immediately following this, the group ran to catch up with Lin Heng, who was not far ahead.

"Student, wait for me!"

With a shout, Lin Heng stopped.

He looked at the group chasing him, his brow furrowing.

"Why are you chasing me?" Lin Heng's voice was neither cold nor warm.

"Student, we are popular internet celebrities on a certain platform. My name is Su Xueer."

"You should have seen me before, right?"

"Not interested," Lin Heng's single sentence blocked Su Xueer.

"This..."

Su Xueer fell silent.

"Oh right, the money you said you'd give me earlier, I forgot to ask for it."

Lin Heng extended his hand, his expression candid.

"Hahahaha!"

"He's still a money-grubber! This guy is perfect for show ratings! It's a shame he won't agree to be filmed!"

"Brothers, I really want to see this guy!"

The comments burst into laughter.

Su Xueer also felt a bit awkward for a moment.

She patted her pocket and finally took out her phone.

"I'll transfer the money to you."

"Fine. Let's go by market price. Two hundred yuan, since this delayed me for so long," Lin Heng said dismissively.

Uh...

This guy really is a money-grubber!

However, Su Xueer, having seen those case files, was even more shocked than the brothers in the live stream comments.

This guy... the mineral resources he possessed were already enough to put him on the wealth rankings!

The vast resources of an entire country!

And now he was waiting for two hundred yuan!

Uh.

Su Xueer took a deep breath and spoke.

"Junior, can we talk about the filming now?"

Su Xueer thought that after paying the money, they could communicate for a while longer.

But Lin Heng directly refused, "Didn't I say no?"

"If you help me film a whole episode! I can give you two hundred thousand yuan in cash afterward,"

Su Xueer said seriously.

"Uh, I don't need it, thank you."

"I have my studies, I have a part-time job, and many things to do. Your little bit of money..."

"No, your little bit of money makes it hard for me to get things done!"

With that one sentence from Lin Heng, Su Xueer's expression showed disappointment.

It seemed her plan was going to end in failure.

Then, she heard Lin Heng utter faintly, "Need to add more money!"

...

The two parties signed a contract, and the follow-along filming quickly began.

The live stream became lively again.

Upon hearing that the protagonist of the big news had agreed to be filmed, the live stream's popularity surged even higher!

"Student, where are we going now?" After adding two hundred thousand yuan, they finally 'persuaded' Lin Heng.

Su Xueer didn't want to waste a single minute now.

After all, she had spent money!

Three hundred thousand!

"Sigh, I was originally planning to go to class,"

Lin Heng waved his hand.

"But because of all this you guys caused, today's morning class is delayed."

Lin Heng sounded somewhat helpless, "I have a part-time job this afternoon. Do you guys want to come along?"

Part-time job?

Huh?

Thinking of the 'glorious achievements' Lin Heng had accomplished, Su Xueer felt a bit scared!

After swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Su Xueer asked in a small voice, "Is it... a legitimate part-time job?"

Lin Heng sneered.

"Whether it's legitimate or not, you'll know if you follow along and see, won't you?"