That evening, Cao Chao drove over alone to pick up Lin Shuguang. He was not so humble as to grovel, but his attitude toward Lin Shuguang was very respectful.
He also made sure to explain the details of this side job to Lin Shuguang.
"That Boss Huang isn't a Demon Martial local. His whole family moved here five years ago... He started out as a mine owner, so he has considerable assets. He runs a trading business in Demon Martial now. This time, he expanded too aggressively and upset several other trading firms, so they agreed to hold a discussion... Boss Huang was afraid they would bully him, so he came to me...
"You know what level I'm at, Mr. Lin. Forget helping him; I might even get myself dragged down too. That's why I thought of you.
"Boss Huang has plenty of money. Why not help everyone get what they want? Wouldn't you agree?"
Cao Chao wore a smile, with no small intention of building a friendship with Lin Shuguang.
Lin Shuguang said mildly, "Take someone's money, resolve their troubles. Since I agreed, I won't stand by and do nothing."
Cao Chao grinned and gave him a thumbs-up. "Professional."
Twenty minutes later.
Led by Cao Chao, Lin Shuguang arrived at a private club.
Seven or eight middle-aged men who looked like businessmen sat in the hall. The elderly man in a traditional Tang suit occupying the seat of honor was some local Demon Martial big shot; there was no telling who had invited him.
Lin Shuguang did not recognize him.
Nor did he need to.
He was simply being paid to do a job. Everything else was none of his concern!
As people bustled through the hall serving tea and water, Cao Chao brought Lin Shuguang over to Boss