CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER 57: THE RELATIONSHIP OF OPENING THE DOOR AND GOING UP THE MOUNTAIN

On the carriage, Xun Xian had already regained her composure.

She looked at Yuchi with a "so that’s how it is" expression.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward.

How could Yuchi explain this? The more you explain such things, the worse it gets. Who would have thought Qingzhu was such a natural airhead?

A natural airhead filled with hatred, who can handle that?

"Don’t pretend to be innocent after getting advantages, now I finally know why you call her your sister."

"Isn’t it so?"

"Is this a kind of elegant term, equivalent to a spouse, or my humble wife?"

"Just say it if you want to, at your age and status, why pretend?"

"You made me think you liked being passive, but your heart already belongs to someone."

Xun Xian’s logic was quite normal.

She had seen Wei Qingzhu, who was obviously a normal young girl.

A normal young girl would never do something like this unless the relationship had reached a certain point.

Since Wei Qingzhu already made such a move, it meant her relationship with Yuchi was very good.

So Qingzhu wasn’t just picked up randomly, nor was she part of some conspiracy.

Thus, previous speculations about Wei Qingzhu made sense now.

"If I were Yuchi, I’d also keep things secret."

"Such news must not spread, or reputation would be compromised."

"After all, she is doubly a sister."

An elder brother-younger sister relationship in the family, yet also a male-female brother-sister relationship.

Double the overlap, double the fun.

Unexpected, Yuchi, "You’re playing it better than your second brother. Indeed, each generation surpasses the last in talent."

Lesson learned.

Xun Xian looked like she saw through everything.

Yuchi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, thinking internally: "Oh dear aunt, your premise itself is already wrong."

That Qingzhu girl is as calm as ever after surviving a disaster; she’s not a normal person at all.

She maybe isn’t retaliating emotionally; this follows a logical deduction!

Because her parents were killed by another sect, she wants revenge.

Not because her beloved parents were slain, so she, as a daughter, seeks emotional vengeance.

The result is the same, but the logic is entirely different.

The former seems a little scary; the latter is normal.

But Xun Xian’s way of understanding works too.

Yesterday, I even gave Qingzhu detailed instructions on precautions.

These precautions were about Xun Xian, advising Qingzhu to be wary of Xun Xian’s investigation.

Everything was planned, including how to cover things up.

But after what happened this morning, Yuchi knew he didn’t need to do that anymore.

Xun Xian had already chosen to believe the facts she wanted to believe.

Even though my integrity might have slipped a little, overall it... works.

"Never thought someone like me, Yuchi, would see a day like this."

"Just hope Xun Xian won’t have a big mouth."

"Hope she doesn’t spread it everywhere, or I can’t handle it," Yuchi thought bitterly.

...

Government Office.

A group of strangers was eating breakfast in the canteen, wearing special robes with an embroidered emblem on their chests.

Celestial Capital Department.

"Young Master Wei indeed stands out, with the demeanor of a Celestial Being, yet so young and already the president of Xufu Town United Commerce Association!"

"You’ve shown me what it means to be a young talent!"

A middle-aged man, about forty, sitting on a long bench, said these words.

His name was Chen Guangsheng, among eighteen people of various ranks in the Celestial Capital Department.

The weakest of them had the ninth level of the Qi Refining Stage.

Most were at the twelfth or thirteenth level of the Qi Refining Stage, with Chen Guangsheng having the same powerful strength as Xun Xian.

A whopping ninth level in Foundation Establishment.

"You’ve flattered me, senior. I’m just somewhat lucky in the youth. I can’t be compared to seniors like you."

"It’s your extraordinary prowess, that ensures we rely on the Celestial Capital Department under your leadership."

"Only then can the people of Xufu Town move forward correctly under the guidance of the government office."

As Yuchi ate his buns, he continued smiling and chatting with the opposite side.

Right.

It was purely shooting the breeze, in common parlance, just buttering each other up.

You compliment me, I compliment you, together, we are sweet as honey.

That’s about it.

Xun Xian listened to their exchange, finding it utterly unproductive and feeling somewhat cringe-worthy as it went on.

But just over the course of a breakfast, the two already started establishing ties.

Chen Guangsheng became Yuchi’s uncle.

Yuchi naturally became Chen Guangsheng’s nephew.

Goodness.

The speed was really fast, more direct than straight-shooting; this was truly making headway quickly.

The relationship was actually that good?

After the meal, the two even strolled through Xufu Town together.

The carriage procession was quite magnificent.

Everyone sat inside, with Yuchi pointing out various shops to Chen Guangsheng, introducing the scenic views along the way in Xufu Town.

This is a teahouse, a place for drinking tea.

This is a noodle shop, a place for dining.

This is a brothel, a place to quench your thirst.

Mm.

The advisor next to them listened with delight; young as Yuchi was, his understanding of the government was quite advanced.

He totally enjoyed being with Yuchi, whose thoughts were delicate and words pleasing, with no worry of him speaking recklessly.

Of course, Yuchi wouldn’t show off in front of these people.

This isn’t showing off; this is idiocy.

If others praise him, he just holds it and throws it back.

In officialdom, it’s fundamentally like this, even more competitive than the girls in brothels tossing balls back and forth.

For Yuchi, who has lived a lifetime, things like this come naturally.

He wouldn’t consider himself or Chen Guangsheng and others as hypocritical, rather he could sense that this was reality.

Harmony is priceless.

Harmony is indeed priceless.

Xun Xian sat with arms crossed nearby, watching with a bit of a strange expression.

Internally, she mocked Yuchi for being able to fawn so much, disliking those who flatter, believing they have no personal opinion.

Speak if you have something to say, fart if you have to, eat if you have meat, embrace if there’s a girl.

Where is all this roundabout coming from?

You give me money, I protect you; it’s that simple, no need to forge a relationship and put on a commercial façade.

"I almost changed my view of him before, but can someone who became a president still be a gentleman?"

"Others might think he likes being passive, but who knew he was scheming, with a beautiful wife hidden at home."

"And she’s his sister!" That’s the crucial point.

While Xun Xian was inwardly mocking Yuchi, Chen Guangsheng suddenly turned his gaze towards her.

He inadvertently asked, "Nephew, who is this lady?"

"Ah, she is Xun Xian."

"Miss Xun was sent by the government office to protect me."

Yuchi chuckled, "You know, Xufu Town wasn’t exactly peaceful before."

"Oh."

Chen Guangsheng gave a casual glance, "But rest assured now, nephew."

"With me beside you, no one can harm you."

"So let’s allow Miss Xun to relax for a while; she’s been working hard protecting you recently."

The implication was simple, Xun Xian could leave.

Yet before Yuchi spoke, Xun Xian was already tilting her head in disbelief.

She glanced up and down at Chen Guangsheng, "Did your mother die? Why so sarcastic?"

That wasn’t just a thought.

She said it outright.

The atmosphere in the carriage instantly went dead.

Chen Guangsheng’s smile grew even brighter, "My mother passed away ten years ago, I speak rather frankly, and maybe offended you."

Yuchi listened with amazement.

This Chen Guangsheng appeared gentle like a neighborly uncle, but mentally he was quite sharp.

Even after being directly jabbed by Xun Xian, he felt no ripples within himself.

This old fox!