Chapter 468: He Runs Fast, But We'll Catch Up Soon

Suddenly, the office door was kicked open.

A one-eyed man strode into the office. This abrupt intrusion startled the director, who erupted in fury.

"Who? Who are you? You barge in without knocking? Who allowed you to do this?" The director raged, pointing angrily at the intruder. "Security! Security!"

As a school administrator, his first instinct in this situation was to ensure his own safety, fearing an assault. This reaction suggested a guilty conscience, perhaps stemming from past misdeeds.

And indeed, there were misdeeds.

Once, when the school was full, a well-connected family offered a substantial bribe. The director had then schemed to expel a student to make room. He wouldn't dare target a family with influence. Instead, he preyed on a vulnerable student from a poor or single-parent household, fabricating a reason for expulsion, confident they wouldn't cause trouble.

The one-eyed man stepped forward, grabbed the director by the back of the neck, and dragged him out of the office. "Lin Fan, please wait inside. I'll handle this. I'll be back in a moment."

"Oh," Lin Fan nodded.

The mother and daughter were terrified by the one-eyed man's rough treatment of the director. Such a scene was a shock, something they had never witnessed before.

The one-eyed man dragged the director outside for a simple reason. He knew the director would resist, and based on his investigation, the more people involved, the louder and messier the confrontation would become.

He didn't want Lin Fan to see this side of the world, even if the issue would be resolved. He believed it would leave a negative impression on Lin Fan.

Therefore, he needed to handle the situation alone, without Lin Fan's involvement. He understood Lin Fan's needs and goals, and he was determined to meet them.

The one-eyed man's greatest desire was to protect the country he cherished. He had once felt powerless, but Lin Fan's appearance gave him hope, even if it meant becoming a loyal follower.

Outside, in another office, the director yelled and his face turned red. He pounded on the one-eyed man, demanding to be released. Being held like a dog was humiliating for someone of his position.

Several other teachers were present in the office. They were stunned to see their director manhandled so brazenly.

"What are you standing there for? Call someone! Call!" the director shouted.

The one-eyed man glared at them, his body radiating a menacing aura. "This doesn't concern you. Get out."

The teachers felt the pressure, their faces paling. Ignoring the director's commands, they fled the room, running as far as they could. The one-eyed man's appearance screamed danger, and they, as ordinary teachers, saw no point in risking their safety. They decided to alert security instead.

The one-eyed man closed the door, released the director, and sat down in a chair, leaning back. He pulled out his identification and tossed it onto the desk.

The director, initially furious, picked up the ID and his expression changed. A smile spread across his face.

"So it's Chief Xu. I wasn't aware of your visit. You could have just told me what you needed. There was no need for this."

The one-eyed man rarely appeared in public. His usual appearances involved battling powerful evil entities, but those events were witnessed by few.

The one-eyed man calmly said, "This position isn't suitable for you."

"Chief Xu, what do you mean?" the director asked. He had held this position for many years, enjoying its considerable perks.

"Exactly what I said," the one-eyed man replied.

He didn't want to waste words. If it weren't for Lin Fan, he wouldn't have any interaction with this man, not now, not ever.

The director understood his position was in jeopardy. He abandoned his pretense of politeness. "Chief Xu, you're in charge of the special department. My position here has nothing to do with you. You're overreaching."

The one-eyed man stood up and slammed his hand on the desk, shattering its legs. "Do you have a problem?"

His gaze was sharp and domineering, intimidating anyone who met his eyes.

The director flinched, stepping back. "I won't accept this. Even as the head of Yanhai City's special department, you can't remove me without cause."

The one-eyed man gave him a contemptuous look and dialed a number on his phone. He didn't explain the situation or offer any reasons. He simply said, "I need full authority over the Yanhai City Education Department."

The voice on the other end chuckled. "If you, Xu Zhengyang, want control, then you have it. From now on, you're in charge."

The director's face turned even paler.

A while later, the one-eyed man returned to the other office. He saw Lin Fan stroking the little girl's head, chatting with her, and knew he had handled the situation well, decisively. That was the only right way.

"Haha," the one-eyed man chuckled, breaking the heartwarming scene. "The matter is resolved. Let me introduce you to the new principal, Principal Zhou, who is also the school's Chinese language teacher."

He had instructed Jin He Li to investigate all the teachers and select a suitable replacement in the shortest possible time.

Ms. Zhou was bewildered. Just minutes ago, she was teaching her class, and now she was principal. It felt like a dream.

Lin Fan patted the little girl's head. "Now you can go to school."

The little girl's eyes sparkled with hope. "Thank you, older brother."

Hearing those words, "Thank you, older brother," filled Lin Fan with joy, as if he had just sparred with a true master. It was a profound and difficult-to-describe feeling.

Outside the school, the one-eyed man patted Lin Fan's shoulder. "This is just an isolated incident. Don't dwell on it."

"No, I think there are many more cases like this," Lin Fan said. "The people I protect are important to me, and I believe things can change."

"I'll help you. Leave these matters to me," the one-eyed man offered.

"Let's work together," Lin Fan smiled.

"Okay," the one-eyed man agreed.

Old Zhang tugged on Lin Fan's clothes. "Are you feeling better now?"

"Yes, much better," Lin Fan replied.

Old Zhang sighed in relief, glad Lin Fan wasn't upset. He looked at the one-eyed man with admiration. "You're a truly good person. I want to help you grow your eye back. I'm willing to treat you. Do you believe me?"

Familiar words. A familiar scene.

The one-eyed man pulled out his phone. "Hello? Hello? What? I can't hear you clearly. The signal is bad. Let me find a better spot."

He quietly slipped away, disappearing from Old Zhang's sight.

"Doesn't he believe me?" Old Zhang asked, disappointed.

Lin Fan comforted him. "No, he said the signal was bad and he was going to find a better place to talk. Let's wait for him over there."

"Okay."

Consoled by Lin Fan, Old Zhang felt better.

The shop owner had left. The grateful woman had left. Only Lin Fan and Old Zhang remained, squatting on the curb across the street, waiting.

Old Zhang became fascinated by ants carrying crumbs of sugar, pulling Lin Fan over to watch. Such ordinary scenes held a peculiar fascination for them.

The ginseng doll lay sleeping on the hen. The demonic rooster felt exasperated. Even a fool could see that the one-eyed man had taken off. What were they waiting for? It was time to go home.

While Lin Fan appeared to be watching the ants, his mind was preoccupied with the same thought as before: how to bring about change. He knew these situations were not uncommon; in fact, they were likely widespread.

Suddenly, he looked up towards the distance. He felt a gaze upon him, though he couldn't see anyone.

"What is it?" Old Zhang asked.

Lin Fan pointed. "There... someone is watching me."

"Should we go find him?" Old Zhang asked.

"Aren't we waiting for him?" Lin Fan replied.

At this moment, Old Zhang displayed the arrogance of a rare and skilled acupuncturist. "No, I offered to treat him, but he went to make a phone call. He clearly doesn't trust me. I, Old Zhang, am very angry now, and the consequences will be severe. Even if he begs me, I won't do it."

The proud Old Zhang had his own plans.

If the one-eyed man knew Old Zhang's thoughts, he would have wept with gratitude, thanking his ancestors for sparing him from the needles.

The one-eyed man had been tricked several times. He had vowed not to fall for it again, but curiosity always got the better of him. He held onto a sliver of hope that maybe, just maybe, next time would be different.

If Wu Sheng knew, he would have cursed. He longed for Old Zhang's acupuncture, but Old Zhang insisted he was perfectly healthy and refused to treat him, leaving Wu Sheng feeling utterly hopeless.

"Quick, he's leaving. Let's follow him," Lin Fan said.

"Okay."

At the special department headquarters, Jin He Li was puzzled. "We're joining the education sector?"

"That's right." The one-eyed man was a man of action. Upon his return, he immediately called Chief Xu in Xia Du to explain the severity of the situation. The department shouldn't just focus on evil entities and celestial beings; they needed to dedicate resources to education and fulfill Lin Fan's expectations.

"You're joking, right?" Jin He Li said.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" the one-eyed man spread his hands. "Don't ask so many questions. Just do as I say."

"Yes, sir."

"Lin Fan, haven't we caught up to him yet?" Old Zhang asked curiously.

Lin Fan replied, "He's running a bit fast, but it's okay. We'll catch up soon."