Signing In At The Civil Affairs Bureau, I Was Rewarded With A Gorgeous Wife

"This thing absolutely can't be kept at home!"

Song Bu said gravely, "I don't want to wake up in the middle of the night and find over a dozen burly men glaring at me from the bedside!"

"I know, but there's nowhere to hide it either. Those people seem to have a very keen sense of information; otherwise, why would they have found someone to snatch it the moment I handed over the dominoes?"

Song Yun said with a worried face: "Some people must have already received news that the dominoes are in my hands."

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Song Bu also started to feel despondent.

The moment one person knows this thing's in the Song Family, there'd be no secrets left.

Father and son stared at the dominoes in front of them, lost in thought.

"What do you think would happen if we took this artifact back to Forty-nine City?"

Song Bu asked, "They couldn't possibly chase us all the way there, could they?"

"I don't know, but I guess we'd be fine if we didn't leave the house. But if they know we're taking the dominoes out of the Magic Capital, I bet on the way..."

Song Yun swallowed his saliva and said, "The allure of this thing is too great for them. Even though only a very few people have unlocked its secrets over the past thousand years, the rest would swarm in, determined not to let anyone else have it, even if they can't decipher it themselves."

"Fuck! Can't throw it away, can't keep it either! Might as well tie a rope around it and hang it outside! Whoever manages to snatch it can have it!"

Song Bu said fiercely.

Although this method might lead to many getting hurt or even losing their lives, what's that got to do with me!

If you all want this item so badly, then you've got to pay the price!

Meanwhile, in a high-class club on the outskirts of the Magic Capital.

Shi Si was sitting in a boss chair, listening to his subordinate's report.

He had invested in building this club more than a decade ago as a way to network and connect.

Thus, compared to downtown, it was much safer here.

"Young Master, we've thrown the dominoes into Song Yun's house, and we've spread the word that the dominoes are with the Song Family. I believe it won't be long before many will come knocking on their door."

"Heh, this thing's of no use to us at all. Even if there's a secret hidden inside, it's junk if it can't be decrypted!"

Shi Si swirled the red wine in his glass and said with a light laugh, "But if we can use it to trade for Song Yun, then we've hit the jackpot!"

"Young Master, Song Yun already had that domino at one point, but when Xuan Ming came knocking, he handed it over immediately. Given the domino's unusual material, Song Yun could see at a glance it wasn't ordinary, so why would he return it to Xuan Ming?"

Puzzled, the subordinate said, "Could it be that Song Yun already knows the significance of what the dominoes contain, thinking of it as a hot potato that he's willing to drop for his family's safety at any time?"

"Song Yun? Heh, he's just a lucky guy, that's all. He's made it to where he is today purely by luck. The news about the dominoes circulates only within our small circle; how would he know?"

A gleam flashed in Shi Si's eyes as he slowly said, "Unless, we have a traitor among us!"

After saying this, he glanced at his subordinate, who immediately clasped his hands together, knelt on one knee, and shouted, "I would never betray the Young Master, nor would I ever defect to the Song Yun! If I speak a false word, may I be struck down by thunder from the heavens!"

"What are you afraid of, I know you're loyal. When I wasn't in the Magic Capital, you didn't even dare to touch the money on the books. Lao Liu, after this matter is settled, find someone to succeed you and take care of this club. As for you, come back with me."

The words of the young master Shi Si instantly filled the kneeling Lao Liu with joy beyond expectation; he was merely the lowest-ranking member outside the Song Family, and if he proceeded with caution, a lifetime of glory and wealth could be easily within his grasp.

But if he made a mistake, the knife hanging over his head would surely fall!

To escape this fate, one must earn the appreciation of the young masters and gain entry into the family!

"Lao Liu, I've heard that your son is already in high school this year,"

Shi Si said with a smile as if chatting about family matters, "I've heard that your son is exceptionally bright, capable of skipping grades to enter university directly during middle school. Why did you turn that down?"

"Because I don't want to stand out."

Lao Liu said seriously, "I only want to follow the young master quietly and contribute my modest efforts."

"Ah, you make it so difficult for me to know what to reward you with."

Shi Si sipped the red wine and sighed, "People all have desires and temptations; it's no big deal for subordinates to make minor mistakes, as long as they don't touch on principles. I can give them a chance to reform."

"But you neither covet money nor lust after women, nor seek fame, could you be a saint?"

The implications of this statement were a bit like a warning; Lao Liu, after so many years in the business world, knew too well what Shi Si meant.

Subordinates with flaws are preferred because they always have a weakness that can be used against them, which could be the means of expelling them if they ever get out of line.

Yet, Lao Liu seemed to have forgotten this over the years, acting with a sense of industrious duty that puzzled Shi Si.@@novelbin@@

If it weren't for the fact that Lao Liu's forebears for three generations had been peripheral members of the family, Shi Si would have been ruthless by now!

"Young master, actually... I have an unspeakable secret."

Lao Liu spoke haltingly, "A few years ago, due to an accident, I now have some difficulties in... that respect as a man. If possible, I hope the young master could ask the family for a prescription for me..."

"Ah?"

Shi Si was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing, "You, you, such a trivial matter could have been directly discussed with me! Don't worry, once you return to the family with me, I will find the best physician in the family to treat you!"

"Thank you, young master. You are truly my savior!"

"Speaking of which, what are you planning to do about your wife and son?"

Shi Si asked while lightly caressing his wine glass, "It might not be possible for them to accompany you."

"My wife is a greedy woman, so much that life without wealth would kill her. In fact, she has been fooling around outside these past few years, and I have countless dirt on her that I could use to divorce her anytime."

Lao Liu said through clenched teeth, "But I still beseech the young master to give my son a chance; he is truly brilliant! As he grows, he will surely become a valuable asset to the young master!"

"You're making me quite interested. Bring your son to me tomorrow night, and if he passes the test, I'll agree to what you've proposed. But if he doesn't pass... it's very possible that his mind could be damaged. You should be prepared for that."

"Thank you, young master! I am willing to serve under you for generations to come, at your behest!"

"Hmm, I'm a bit tired. You may leave now."

After Lao Liu left the office, a shadow emerged from behind Shi Si.

"Young master, Qian Shuo has been dealt with."

"Hmm, let's be patient this time. Let's see what choices Song Yun will make in the face of the upcoming tempest."