Lin Li carefully checked the bathroom stall, making sure no one was inside before walking to the window-side spot, leaning against the wall, and facing the door.
If anyone came in, he would notice immediately. Even if someone did come in, seeing him holding a cigarette while on the phone, they probably wouldn't think twice.
Lin Li took out his phone, paused the recording, and then dialed 110.
"Hello, 110." The call was quickly answered, and the operator's voice came through, brief and to the point.
"Hello, I want to report a situation. The address is Xiling Town, Tiger Leap Road 623, Qingjue Wellness Center. They are secretly providing prostitution and other illicit services. Please send someone to arrest them immediately."
Lin Li lowered his voice to ensure no one outside could hear him.
Once the operator confirmed it wasn't a major case like a homicide, they had time to verify the authenticity of the report, so they asked:
"Can you confirm this information is accurate? Or do you have any evidence to support your claim? If we send officers and find that the situation is not as you described, and you cannot provide evidence, we may need to hold you legally responsible and even ask for compensation for the business."
"I confirm, definitely. They are offering these services on the third floor right now. If you come right now, you can catch them in the act."
"Okay, I'll contact the local officers right away, but I'll need some personal information from you first. Where are you currently?"
"Qingjue Wellness Center, third floor."
"Okay, you're at Qing… Huh?" The operator suddenly went silent.
Both Lin Li and the operator fell silent.
Silence filled the air, a strange stillness.
"…Did you say… where are you right now?" The operator, unsure if she had heard correctly, asked again.
"Qingjue Wellness Center."
"Where you just reported?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Still the third floor?"
"Yes."
"Can I ask, what exactly are you doing there?"
"Well... in a bit, I'm going to partake in their illicit services. So, please hurry," Lin Li awkwardly said, still holding the cigarette.
The operator fell silent once again.
As a 110 operator, she had seen all sorts of situations, but this was beyond her understanding.
She couldn't even define what was going on—was this considered a confession?
But the caller hadn't committed any crimes yet, had he?
Was this a preemptive confession?
A criminal mastermind might announce their plans before committing a crime, but this guy was announcing his intent to confess, right?
"Okay, I understand. I've informed the nearby police station to send officers. We'll discuss more when you're caught, but for now, I won't disturb you… actually, maybe I should disturb you just a little more. Sir, there's still time to turn back!"
The operator had never said anything like this before. It was bizarre, so bizarre.
"Success doesn't have to be credited to me. Some things are missed and can never be retrieved. I can't go back now," Lin Li said before hanging up the phone, pretending to take a drag from his cigarette and then flicking the entire cigarette out the window.
What a cool line. Lin Li felt like a heroic figure preparing for a final stand with the enemy. Maybe if he ordered more domestic-style takeout, he'd look even cooler.
Who says only those standing in the light are heroes?
The environment was currently dangerous, and it was hard to explain his motives and reasons for doing this at the moment. Even if no one came in, staying in the bathroom too long could trigger suspicion from the wellness center. Explaining things later would be easier once the Demon Suppression Bureau arrived.
"Love me as I walk alone into a brothel, love me as I refuse to kneel, love me as I confront the technician and won't finish the job~"
Humming a tune, Lin Li entered the changing room and casually grabbed a massage robe to put on.
He turned the phone recording back on and returned to the room, where the technician, Xiao Jing, was already waiting inside.
Hmm, she didn't look as good as in the video, heavily made up, not really Lin Li's type.
Her exposed areas were, well, exposed, but not completely. Was it exposed? If exposed, then it was.
Lin Li's gaze naturally locked onto her front, the skin quite fair.
Damn it, I forgot to turn off auto-targeting.
Lin Li quickly looked away.
And his annoying eyes—why didn't they listen to his brain's warnings? They automatically went back to her.
A traitor had emerged in his organs.
Damn it, not just one traitor—after his eyes betrayed him, his organs followed suit.
He'd have to give them a good lesson when he got home.
Though Lin Li wasn't exactly impressed by her, Xiao Jing, upon seeing him, was quite pleased.
After all, the usual clients she dealt with were middle-aged men with big bellies, their heads down only able to see their stomachs, or disheveled street punks.
A young guy like Lin Li, who was tall and good-looking, definitely counted as a premium client.
Too bad he only picked the 399 package.
Looks like she'd have to pull out all her tricks. She didn't believe that a guy like Lin Li could hold out against her charms.
If he lasted the full hour without adding time, she would quit this job.
"Coming, boss~ Just lie down here, the service will start soon~~" Xiao Jing's voice was sweet and sultry, and she pulled her outfit apart slightly.
Damn it, what is this—sharp sword!
But she was really fair.
"Mm." Lin Li lay down on the nearby massage bed, facing down with his rear up.
Xiao Jing raised an eyebrow. He was so obedient.
Usually, when people passed by her, they were already groping her and making advances.
Being so obedient? That's a bonus!
"Boss, if you keep your back to me, how can I give you a proper service?" Xiao Jing's hands were already on Lin Li's back, gently caressing, her voice growing even sultrier as she began to rub her thighs against his.
You're using this to test me?
Lin Li's body jolted, a wave of unfamiliar stimulation coursing through him.
His head felt like it was swelling, it was uncomfortable.
—Right, not the head I'm thinking of.
There was no helping it—at 17, that's just the kind of age it is. A ten-minute nap at noon could leave him hard for ten minutes. Once certain thoughts flashed in his mind, everything else followed naturally.
It could only be said that Lin Li had not yet faced many challenges of this sort.
But there was no way Lin Li would accept this service. Not only because he knew the Demon Suppression Bureau would be coming soon, but also because breaking the law voluntarily was just dumb. He could explain it all later when they arrived.
And also, he wasn't keen on getting involved here. He hadn't even met his ideal 175 cm tall, loyal, and rich 36D woman yet.
It was better to avoid things that weren't clean.
Who knew if their health certificates were fake?
"I'll pass for now. You're going to give me a normal massage, right? I've been a bit tired these past few days. Let's just do a regular massage now and save the special services for later," Lin Li waved his hand, dismissing her offer.
No way.
Xiao Jing's plan was to finish the 399 package quickly and then work on Lin Li until he was so uncomfortable that he'd have to add time after an hour. She couldn't let him delay.
A wise man would never add more time.
That's why the package included a regular massage—to give clients some time to recover their stamina.
"Boss, is there anything more tiring than that kind of service? Don't worry, Xiao Jing will make sure you enjoy it and call out for more," she said, her hands moving from the sides of his pelvis down, trying to control his head.
Startled, Lin Li jumped up and shouted loudly:
"Miss, please show some respect!"
Xiao Jing: "?"