Time passed quickly, and finally, they arrived at the prearranged location.
An abandoned factory.
Lin Fan saw the undulating buildings appearing in the direction of the rising sun and thought they were not far from their destination.
Zheng Yue unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the car, leaning against the door, sulking.
“When will the contact person arrive?” Lin Fan asked as he got out of the car.
“Lin Fan, what do you mean?” Zheng Yue glared at him.
“What… what did I do?” Lin Fan seemed confused.
Zheng Yue straightened up. She was 1.68 meters tall, only half a head shorter than Lin Fan.
They stood within earshot of each other, one with shifty eyes, the other with a sharp gaze.
_Swish!_
Zheng Yue grabbed Lin Fan by the collar. “I’m asking you a question, what’s your answer?”
“Let’s talk it over, no need to resort to force.” Lin Fan stumbled, almost falling onto Zheng Yue.
“Answer me!” Zheng Yue yelled.
Lin Fan was bewildered. “What’s wrong with you?”
“Good!” Zheng Yue was furious. “Lin Fan, you’re trying to get away with it after taking advantage of me, aren’t you?”
“What do you mean, taking advantage?” Lin Fan felt wronged.
“Stop the nonsense! How are you going to compensate me?” Zheng Yue slowly let go of him.
“I…” Lin Fan gave a wry smile. It was just a small advance, why was this woman so stingy?
Of course, he couldn’t say that out loud. He hadn’t done it on purpose.
“Lin Fan, remember, you owe me,” Zheng Yue said with a serious expression.
Just then, a silver car pulled up.
The door opened, and two men in black got out.
“Fifth Miss,” the man carrying a package called out.
Zheng Yue nodded slightly. “Did you bring the things?”
“Yes.” The man in black placed the package on the ground. “Fifth Miss, this is a security uniform for Master Lin, along with a communicator and identification. It’s all here.”
“Thank you for your trouble,” Zheng Yue said.
“Fifth Miss, we’ll be going now.”
After the two men in black left, Zheng Yue tilted her head and looked at Lin Fan. “Change your clothes.”
“Oh, okay.” Lin Fan quickly put on the security uniform, along with the badge and armbands.
“Does it fit?” Zheng Yue examined Lin Fan meticulously. He had a good build, and even in an ordinary security uniform, he exuded a heroic and upright aura.
Coupled with his clear features and a smile that revealed a mouthful of white teeth, Zheng Yue found him more and more pleasing to the eye.
“Not bad, not bad, quite handsome,” Zheng Yue praised.
Then, she stepped forward and helped Lin Fan adjust his uniform.
“What’s the next step?” Lin Fan asked.
“Next, I’ll drive you to the vicinity of the school. Someone will be there to meet you. He gets in, you get out,” Zheng Yue replied.
“That’s it?” Lin Fan smiled helplessly. It was too simple.
The school was only two kilometers away. In less than ten minutes, they arrived near the school, and Zheng Yue slowed down the van.
Many traffic police were directing traffic ahead, and patrol officers were occasionally seen.
Lin Fan turned his head. The brightly colored walls stretched as far as the eye could see. On the vast square, three flags fluttered in the wind, and many staff members were busy, creating a tense yet enthusiastic atmosphere.
“It’s over there. You’ll get off at that spot later,” Zheng Yue said, pointing in a direction.
Lin Fan looked and saw that the parking lot outside the school was full of cars. A young man in a security uniform was directing vehicles to park in available spots.
“Hmm, his height and build are quite similar to mine.” Lin Fan was surprised upon seeing the security guard’s appearance.
“My father has been preparing for this for days. This person was arranged to be here in advance,” Zheng Yue said, slowly moving the car forward.
Noticing Lin Fan’s slight nervousness, Zheng Yue comforted him, “It’s okay. The parking lot is outside the main gate. The King’s car won’t be parked here.”
“The King’s car will definitely slow down when it enters the gate. During that time, can you discern his fortune?”
“It’s hard to say. I’ll do my best.”
Lin Fan gave a wry smile. In the past, when he read people’s fortunes, he always had plenty of time to observe them. He never expected to have to do it stealthily this time.
“By the way, where did you arrange for the Li siblings and Long Pu to be?” Lin Fan asked curiously.
“Li Yusheng and Li Yurou are disguised as staff in the school’s supermarket. Long Pu is simpler; he’s with the monastic team hired by the school.”
Zheng Yue’s tone grew heavier, filled with resentment, when she said “Long Pu.”
“When the King appears, everyone must kneel and pay their respects. That’s when they’ll have the chance to observe Rama X’s fortune,” Zheng Yue added.
“Damn!” Lin Fan felt miserable. Why was he the unlucky one, having to endure the sun and wind in the parking lot? And the time to read Rama X’s fortune would be very brief, likely only a few seconds.
Despite that, there was one advantage: he was outside the school. When everyone else was kneeling, he could find a hidden spot to hide, thus avoiding the kneeling.
The Li siblings were in the supermarket. With many people around, they would likely have to kneel.
Long Pu, the old monk, was luckier. Monks are exempt from secular etiquette and do not need to bow to anyone. Furthermore, his status in Siam was high, allowing him to openly observe Rama X for as long as he wished.
At this moment, the van slowly entered the parking lot. The security guard, whose height and build were similar to Lin Fan’s, immediately walked over.
“Get out,” Zheng Yue said, patting Lin Fan on the shoulder.
“Oh.” Lin Fan nodded, pushed open the car door, and jumped out.
He brushed past the security guard, and they exchanged a glance without speaking.
“Be careful,” Zheng Yue said softly.
“Okay, I will.” Lin Fan walked into the scorching sun, taking deep breaths to appear as natural as possible.
He pulled down the brim of his hat to cover his face. His yellowish-white skin could easily arouse suspicion.
Behind him, Zheng Yue drove the van away.
The opening ceremony was busy and chaotic, and no one noticed the change in security guards at the parking lot.
Lin Fan was pleased to find that there were almost no empty spots in the parking lot.
He stood at the entrance of a lane, blocking any vehicles heading in that direction.
He blew a whistle and waved his hand. The drivers could only sigh and turn to find parking elsewhere.
Simple and effective.
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Meanwhile, at the school’s supermarket.
Li Yusheng, dressed in a store employee uniform, was mopping the floor.
Although it was unlikely the King would come here, one could never be too careful.
Therefore, the cleaning had to be meticulous, without the slightest error.
“Come here,” a dark-skinned man with a potbelly called out.
Li Yusheng was taken aback and pointed at himself. “Are you calling me?”
The dark-skinned man nodded, looking impatient.
Li Yusheng quickly walked over. “What can I do for you, sir?”
The dark-skinned man smiled mysteriously and didn’t answer. He simply gestured for Li Yusheng to follow him as he walked toward the office.
Li Yusheng showed a look of disgust and glanced at his sister, Li Yurou, who was wiping the glass.
Li Yurou frowned. She couldn’t do anything at the moment and could only offer a helpless smile.
Both siblings felt strange. Their roles were clearly stated as distant relatives of the store manager, so why would someone dare to cause trouble?