Morning.
Outside the entrance of Shanghang Art School.
A group of students alighted from a car, their arms slung around their partners, stumbling with an air of utter disregard as they walked into the campus.
Da Fei, the security guard on duty, was leisurely steeping wolfberries in his guardhouse.
Upon seeing these students, who lacked any semblance of decorum or discipline, he was instantly filled with annoyance.
He himself had not had the chance to attend school due to his family's poverty.
Although he was now a "chai-er-dai" (someone whose property was acquired through demolition and compensation), he had missed his chance at education. Now, aside from collecting rent, his only occupation was being a small security guard!
Therefore, he harbored a deep-seated hatred for these students who were wasting their youth.
He immediately put on his cap and, along with his subordinates, intercepted a few students.
"Stop!"
"Look at yourselves, drunk as lords, is this how students should behave?"
"Your parents work tirelessly to send you to school, and this is how you repay them?!"
The students stopped and looked, only to find that the person blocking them was a mere security guard. They couldn't help but burst into laughter.
One of the young men chuckled, "Do you know who I am? My name is Wang Kang. How many people at Shanghang Art School dare to provoke me? You, a mere security guard, get lost!"
Humiliated by Wang Kang's words, Da Fei became enraged.
What was so great about being a student, or a second-generation rich kid?
He knew that his elder brother was Yan Shouyi!
Someone who held sway in both legitimate and illegitimate circles, a prominent figure!
Without another word, Da Fei immediately ordered his subordinates to escort Wang Kang and the others to the guardhouse.
Their information would be recorded, and they would be reported for disciplinary action!
Wang Kang was surprised by the newfound assertiveness of the security guards and was so angered his nose twitched.
He shouted from inside the guardhouse, "What are your names? Do you know who I associate with?! Believe it or not, I can have my elder brother kill you!"
Da Fei heard this and chuckled, "Elder brother, you say? I have an elder brother too, and my elder brother is far more formidable than yours!"
Da Fei's subordinates also chimed in with laughter, "Exactly, exactly! Our elder brother is influential in both the underworld and the legal system!"
Wang Kang was taken aback. Where did all these "elder brothers" come from in Rongcheng nowadays?
He considered himself to be involved in the local scene and knew most of the influential figures in Rongcheng.
It was now the peak hour for students arriving at school, with many students moving about the entrance.
Seeing the situation at the security guardhouse, some students, with a penchant for gossip, couldn't resist stopping to watch.
Hearing them repeatedly mention "elder brother," everyone became curious.
Who was Wang Kang's elder brother?
And who was the security guard's elder brother?
They both seemed so formidable!
Da Fei snorted, "You students, so disrespectful. If I don't teach you a lesson today, someone else will teach you one in the future!"
"It's not your place to teach us! If you dare to lay a finger on me today, my elder brother will surely not let you off!" Wang Kang retorted, "My elder brother is Yan Shouyi!"
What?!
Da Fei and his men were stunned.
Immediately after, the group broke into smiles and promptly released Wang Kang and the others.
Before Wang Kang could even come to his senses, Da Fei took his hand and said cordially,
"A misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding! It's like the Dragon King's temple being flooded by its own waters. My elder brother is also Yan Shouyi. It turns out we're practically brothers!"
Wang Kang blinked in surprise, then suddenly remembered that Yan Shouyi was the captain of the security team!
He immediately beamed, "If you had said so earlier, we would have known we were all on the same side!"
"Ah! Brother, I apologize for my earlier rudeness. If you plan on drinking and returning to school, call your brother in advance. I'll save you a spot!"
"What are you saying, brother? It was my fault for being so presumptuous. I absolutely won't drink recklessly in the future!" Da Feng Novel Network
"My younger brother is so sensible!"
"My elder brother has raised him well!"
The security guardhouse, which had been filled with palpable tension just moments ago, was now a scene of perfect harmony.
Da Fei and Wang Kang looked as though they wanted to embrace each other and share a hearty kiss.
The students watching from outside were dumbfounded.
Who was Yan Shouyi?
That security team captain?
The rumored boyfriend of Lin Zitong?
The influential figure who commanded respect in both legitimate and illegitimate circles?
It was even said that the new principal personally went to visit him upon his arrival!
Some also said that luxury cars like Rolls-Royces frequently arrived at the school to pick him up!
This Yan Shouyi was no ordinary person!
The students were astonished and secretly took note of the name Yan Shouyi.
And so, more rumors about Yan Shouyi began to circulate.
At this moment, Principal Zhong Qi was slowly cycling into the school on his Phoenix brand bicycle.
Seeing the security guards and students in the guardhouse interacting so amicably, Zhong Qi couldn't help but remark with emotion:
"The school environment is truly getting better and better. Students and security guards mingle, showing mutual respect! This is all a testament to my achievements as principal!"
Approaching them were Yan Shouyi and Long Feicheng, who were out early.
Zhong Qi quickly stopped his bicycle and greeted Yan Shouyi, "Captain Yan!"
Yan Shouyi paused, a slight frown on his face, and looked down at his uniform.
It was indeed the security guard uniform!
Why was Principal Zhong reacting as if he were the security guard and Yan Shouyi the principal?
Yan Shouyi smiled, "Principal Zhong, you are the principal, why do you need to greet me, a security guard captain?"
"Ah! I am new here, Captain Yan, you are the long-standing employee, the backbone of Shanghang Art School!" Zhong Qi replied.
Yan Shouyi felt a wave of speechlessness. He had only been at the school for a month longer than Zhong Qi.
After many days, looking at Principal Zhong again, he still bore a striking resemblance to Luo Ning's master.
It was hard not to suspect that the two had a connection!
So Yan Shouyi couldn't help but ask, "Principal Zhong, do you have any siblings? Or perhaps, a twin?"
Zhong Qi looked puzzled, "Why is Captain Yan asking this? In my family, I am the only descendant for three generations."
Long Feicheng, standing beside him, interjected, "Did your father make any mistakes when he was young?"
"What kind of mistakes are you referring to?"
"Uh... youthful ardor... passionate nights..." Long Feicheng sported a somewhat lewd smile.
Zhong Qi couldn't understand what Long Feicheng was talking about at all.
As Long Feicheng was about to elaborate further, Yan Shouyi quickly stopped him.
If this guy continued, Principal Zhong might just go back home to question his elderly father.
He offered a few perfunctory words and quickly whisked Long Feicheng away, leaving a bewildered Zhong Qi behind.
Zhong Qi leaned against his bicycle, his expression extremely complex, "Could it be that my elderly father really made a mistake in principle???"
As they reached the security guardhouse, they happened to encounter Da Fei and Wang Kang walking out, their arms slung over each other's shoulders.
Upon seeing Yan Shouyi, the two immediately straightened up and shouted loudly, "Big Brother!"
Yan Shouyi felt a mix of amusement and exasperation, "I don't have subordinates like you. Stop shouting nonsense."
Da Fei grinned and sidled up, offering cigarettes to Yan Shouyi and Long Feicheng. Yan Shouyi waved his hand; he only smoked on special occasions.
Long Feicheng, however, accepted readily. As soon as he put a cigarette in his mouth, Wang Kang personally lit it for him.
"Brother Yan, if you don't want to be the Big Brother, how about I be the Big Brother, and you be the Big Brother's Brother!" Long Feicheng joked.
"Get out of here. What's our status? Do you have any idea?" Yan Shouyi said speechlessly.
Da Fei chimed in agreement, "Big Brother is right. Big Brother is truly a hidden dragon, he shouldn't reveal himself so easily!"
"What do you mean 'hidden dragon'? What's wrong with me?" Yan Shouyi asked, confused.
"Big Brother, stop pretending. You're influential in both worlds. You must be picked up by a Rolls-Royce when you go out. We all know this!" Da Fei said jovially.
Yan Shouyi himself felt a sense of helpless amusement.
When had he become influential in both worlds?
And being picked up by a Rolls-Royce when going out was even stranger!
Just as he was about to explain,
A Rolls-Royce suddenly drove up to the school entrance.
This luxury car stopped directly beside Yan Shouyi.
The car window rolled down, and in the driver's seat was none other than the police officer Xia Zhi!
Da Fei and Wang Kang's eyes widened in disbelief.
Their gazes seemed to ask Yan Shouyi: Big Brother, you still claim you're not influential in both worlds!
Yan Shouyi felt a bead of sweat on his brow and quickly stepped forward to ask,
"Officer Xia, why are you at the school? And what's the situation with this car?"