It’s clear that Ma Weiguo is very serious.
He doesn’t want Lin Yi to be targeted.
Besides, he’s also thinking from a work perspective.
If this sort of thing happens a few more tis, relations on both sides will certainly deteriorate further. No matter how good-looking he is, that won’t solve all the problems.
"Don’t worry, I’ve got it under control."
"You said the sa thing before and then turned around and hit soone."
Lin Yi laughed, "It was all just accidents."
"Alright, let’s not talk about it anymore. This is as much influence as I have. If things blow up too much, I can’t protect you unless you don’t want this job."
"How could I not want it?"
"Then tone down your temper." Ma Weiguo said with a cigarette in his mouth:
"This afternoon when you and Zhao Xiangyang are on patrol, walk around each building. Lately, so residents have reported that soone is putting up small ads in the corridors. Keep an eye out for suspicious people."
"Okay."
After so reminders, Lin Yi and Zhao Xiangyang went to check for small ads in the corridors.
The two arrived at Building No. 1, chatting casually.
"Lin Bro, why is it that calling the police for this kind of thing doesn’t work?"
"With so many ads, how do you expect the police to handle it? Should they monitor this trivial matter all day long?"
"That’s true, but these people are really hateful, damn it."
There were no ads on the first floor, so the two went up to the second floor.
They found a few scattered ads there.
Without idle hands, they tore off the ads as they went.
When Lin Yi pulled off an ad, he noticed it was very new, the surface still smooth.
It seed freshly posted.
"Lin Bro, what are you looking at?"
"Nothing, you wait here, let go up and check."
Lin Yi walked out of the staircase, got into the elevator, and went up to the 24th floor.
Upon reaching the staircase, Lin Yi did not head down, but sat quietly on the stairs.
He didn’t know how long it had been when he heard a door open from downstairs.
Lin Yi still didn’t make a sound, quietly sitting on the steps.
The footsteps got closer and soon he saw a sowhat frail figure co into view.
The girl wore a hat with a black backpack, her attire quite ordinary, not striking at first glance.
When she reached the landing between the 23rd and 24th floors, she raised her head and looked at Lin Yi with slight surprise, with a hint of wariness and skittishness in her eyes.
She seed to want to turn back but quickly cald down, lowering her head, quietly heading to the 24th floor, seemingly not wanting much interaction with Lin Yi.
As she walked up, Lin Yi got a clear look at her face.
She wasn’t very old, around twenty years old.
No makeup on her face, with a youthful innocence typical of students; definitely the kind you wouldn’t tire of looking at.
You didn’t need extensive contact, just the aura she exuded made it clear she was simple.
The girl moved slowly, seemingly cautious of Lin Yi too.
"Don’t go up, once you post them, I still have to tear them down; quite troubleso."
The girl paused, stunned on the spot, montarily lost for words.
"I, I didn’t post them, I’m just passing through."
"What’s in your bag?"
Lin Yi looked at her seriously, "If you don’t speak, I’ll call the police."
The girl’s face changed, visibly tense.
"I, I’ll leave now, please don’t call the police."
Lin Yi’s expression remained unchanged.
"What’s your na?"
"Zhang Wenwen."
"A college student?"
"Yes."
Zhang Wenwen stood by the wall like a thief, not daring to even take a deep breath.
"Take out what’s in your bag, let see."
Trembling, Zhang Wenwen removed her backpack and handed it to Lin Yi.
Lin Yi lifted it; it weighed heavily, at least over ten pounds.
He unzipped it, finding over a dozen bundles of small ads inside, each bundle had at least 200 pieces.
"How are they paying you? 100 a day?"
"They give ten cents per ad."
"Looking at it that way, it doesn’t seem like much money."
"I’m just trying to earn so al money," Zhang Wenwen whispered.
"Your family’s financial situation isn’t good, I assu?"
"There are two younger brothers at ho."
Lin Yi looked at the small ads in the bag and Zhang Wenwen’s plain and tense expression.
Under such circumstances, the family could still afford to send her, a girl, to college; that’s impressive.
"There should be a lot of part-ti opportunities at school, right?"
"I used to work part-ti at the school cafeteria; it’s break ti now, so I’m unable to work."
"Even if you want to do part-ti work, find sothing reliable. There are lots of scams with things like this," Lin Yi said:
"I’ve seen a lot of this kind of stuff; it’s not just a scare story."
"But I can’t find anything suitable; even if it’s a scam, if they don’t pay much, they’d still give a little, right?"
Lin Yi said nothing, feeling a lump in his throat.
"How many others are posting with you?"
"Two more."
"Your classmates?"
"No, they were found outside."
"How do you divide the work?"
"I handle Buildings 1 to 10, another handles 11 to 20, and the last one handles 21 to 30."
Lin Yi said nothing, took out his phone, and sent a ssage to Zhao Xiangyang.
He asked him to get another person to wait on the 24th floor of Buildings 13 and 23.
At this rate, they’ll definitely catch soone.
"Alright, let’s leave it here. Given your situation, I won’t make things difficult for you."
Lin Yi took out all the small ads from the bag.
"Give your phone."
"What are you going to do?"
"Just give it to ."
Seeing Lin Yi’s gaze, Zhang Wenwen didn’t dare resist, carefully handing over her phone.
"Unlock it."
Zhang Wenwen complied.
Lin Yi opened WeChat and transferred 2000 yuan to her.
"Use it sparingly; it should last you until the sester starts. Then you can work at the cafeteria again. Don’t post the ads anymore."
"No, I can’t take your money. I can earn it myself."
"It’s fine, I don’t lack this bit," Lin Yi said:
"You guys put up ads here, and afterward, we have to tear them down, so just consider it reducing our workload."
"Then I won’t post them anymore, and you don’t need to give money."
"Why are you so hesitant? You’re annoying." Lin Yi got up and said:
"Anyway, don’t let see you in this neighborhood again, understood?"
"Understood, I won’t post anymore."
"Let’s go."
Lin Yi took Zhang Wenwen to the elevator and went down to the first floor.
"Thank you, Security Bro."
"Thanks for what?"
"Thank you for giving money and not scolding ."
"We’re all just making a living; why scold you? Let’s understand each other."
"Thank you for understanding ."
"Alright, no need for gratitude. Good study is the main thing."
"Yes, yes, I know."
Zhang Wenwen waved goodbye to Lin Yi and then watched her leave.
He himself took all the collected small ads and threw them into the trash bin.
He stretched lazily, feeling the sunlight unusually warm.
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