The next day.
Song Xiao Hui drove her new car, worth a hundred thousand, to work.
Lu Yan, accompanied by Ruan Mei, went to Kowloon Walled City.
Thanks to Lu Yan's efforts, over a thousand people, including their families, had moved out of the Walled City and were living in the accommodations he had arranged.
Although the "Rejuvenation Card" could restore old appliances, it required the appliances to be functional.
Therefore.
The salvaged broken appliances needed basic repairs.
This required a large number of repair workers.
Under Lu Yan's leadership and guidance, many people in Kowloon Walled City had acquired skills and followed him out.
Those who remained in the Walled City were naturally envious of the first group who had moved out.
The selection for the second group to relocate was already generating excitement among the city's residents.
However, they needed to pass an assessment, just like the first group.
Lu Yan knew that Kowloon Walled City would eventually be demolished, so moving these people out ahead of time was feasible.
Regardless, with a population of fifty thousand, Kowloon Walled City was a valuable resource if they could be organized.
As for those who refused to cooperate, Lu Yan had no interest in dealing with them, letting them fend for themselves.
Those who were given opportunities but failed to seize them didn't deserve sympathy.
Lu Yan was happy to lend a hand to those who desired a better life and were willing to work for it.
With over a thousand people moving out, some space had been freed up, allowing Lu Yan to convert it into large classrooms.
Initially, Lu Yan had planned to buy a school, but he couldn't find a suitable one, so he had to make do within the Walled City for now.
Ruan Mei didn't mind.
She had come from Kowloon Walled City herself.
The first batch of students numbered one hundred, carefully selected by Lu Yan. If they studied diligently, they would be able to take on jobs upon graduation.
They were all young, no older than thirty.
These one hundred individuals were overjoyed to be chosen by Lu Yan, and they couldn't sleep for two days.
At this moment, Lu Yan stood on the podium.
Below him, one hundred people sat neatly.
Anyone familiar with Lu Yan knew that he valued discipline.
Even if their abilities were lacking, as long as they were disciplined, it could be discussed.
If they were undisciplined, even with exceptional abilities, Lu Yan wouldn't give them a second glance.
He wasn't seeking a free market, but instead, focused on uniting forces to accomplish great things.
Those who lacked discipline were like bad apples, better left out.
For Lu Yan, efficiency was paramount.
Everything had to yield to efficiency.
No matter how strong their abilities, if they didn't follow instructions, it would only slow things down.
"This is your new teacher, who will teach you literacy and basic mathematics."
Lu Yan glanced at the "adult students" before gesturing for Ruan Mei to come forward. He introduced her solemnly: "From now on, you must address her as 'Teacher Ruan'. Show her respect. Remember?"
"Remembered!"
A resounding chorus of replies came from the audience.
"Good, good, your spirit is excellent."
Lu Yan said approvingly, "My requirements are few, but I can promise you that once you graduate from here, your monthly salary will be no less than ten thousand yuan."
Upon hearing this, the students wanted to cheer, but they managed to hold back.
Ruan Mei was astonished at this sight, underestimating Lu Yan's influence within Kowloon Walled City.
"Next, I will hand the podium over to Teacher Ruan."
With that, Lu Yan left the classroom.
Textbooks and other materials were already prepared.
Seeing this, Ruan Mei felt a little nervous but took a deep breath and walked up to the podium.
She could do this!
This was a great opportunity to earn money!
She would earn a lot of money, enough to ensure her grandmother's well-being.
Ruan Mei knew she didn't have much time, and her earning window was even smaller.
Lu Yan watched for a while from outside the window before turning and leaving.
…
"Brother Yan."
Lu Yan was about to open the door to his room in the Walled City when a familiar voice called out from behind him.
"Twelve Shao?"
Lu Yan turned around, quite surprised.
Twelve Shao was Tiger's man and had a good relationship with Xin Yi.
Tiger was from the same generation as Dragon Tornado and Di Qiu.
"So Brother Yan still remembers me."
Twelve Shao thought that Lu Yan had forgotten him.
They hadn't seen each other in six months.
Lu Yan had been busy, and Twelve Shao hadn't had the chance to see him.
"Just say what you need."
Lu Yan smiled.
Since Twelve Shao was Tiger's man, Lu Yan naturally wouldn't give him arbitrary orders.
He recognized Twelve Shao's abilities.
"Tiger told me to learn from you."
Twelve Shao said.
"Really?"
Lu Yan chuckled.
"Feel free to tell me what you need in the future."
Twelve Shao said seriously.
Upon seeing Xin Yi and Four Finger rise to prominence after joining Lu Yan, everyone in Tiger's gang was envious.
Previously, Tiger hadn't said much for the sake of face.
But gradually, dissenting voices grew within the gang.
Although Tiger was a gangster boss, he understood the flow of history, which no one could stop.
Years ago, Tiger had met Lu Yan twice and remembered a statement Lu Yan had made, a statement that had left a deep impression on him.
The end of gangs is coming soon.
If you want to change careers, do it sooner rather than later!
These words weren't directed at Tiger, but at Dragon Tornado.
Tiger had a keen sense of perception.
Recently.
Yanlong Auto Repair Shop had been featured on television frequently, making Tiger realize that Lu Yan was right.
Ultimately.
Tiger made up his mind.
Therefore.
This scene unfolded.
"Then I won't be polite."
Lu Yan agreed.
He was in need of people, so he wouldn't stand on ceremony.
Lu Yan sensed the sincerity of Tiger and Twelve Shao, so he wouldn't reject them.
"There's one more thing, Autumn Uncle might come looking for you soon."
Twelve Shao reminded him seriously.
"Autumn Uncle?"
Lu Yan was surprised.
Autumn Uncle was Di Qiu.
"Because of Chen Luo Jun?"
Lu Yan asked tentatively.
"Brother Yan knows?"
Twelve Shao was astonished.
"Dragon Uncle mentioned it."
Lu Yan made up an excuse.
"What are you going to do?"
Twelve Shao asked curiously.
Few people knew that Chen Luo Jun was the son of Chen Zhan, the former Murder King.
The Murder King had killed Di Qiu's wife and children, and Di Qiu vowed to make Chen Zhan childless.
Lu Yan had to give Di Qiu face for his initial courtesy before resorting to force.
Face, in many situations, is a two-way street.
"Let's see how things go first."
Lu Yan didn't commit to anything.
Honestly, it was impossible to settle this generational grudge.
"There's a job that's perfect for you."
Lu Yan changed the subject.
"Is there a job already?"
Twelve Shao was excited.
Since Xin Yi and Four Finger had become busy, Twelve Shao had been bored out of his mind.
"Xin Yi needs an instructor. Go help him out."
Lu Yan said seriously.
"Okay!"
Twelve Shao smiled: "Thank you, Brother Yan."
With that, he swiftly departed.
"Di Qiu..."
Lu Yan hoped this matter could be resolved peacefully, but he needed to go somewhere now.