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

"It's... it's okay I guess..."

"Naive! Brother, you're just too naive! Ask Nangong Han, ask Wu Batian, what they're usually up to, whether their family businesses are left for them to manage!"

Hu Shengpeng, lamenting the misfortune and resenting the lack of effort, said, "Nangong Han took over more than a dozen family conglomerates when he turned eighteen, earning him tens of billions every year! And although Wu Batian spends his days playing, he's also the chairman of seven or eight companies! What about you? What does the Bai Family give you?"

Bai Jing was stunned by these words, and even the beauty beside him suddenly felt less appealing.

"When you put it like that... it does make some sense..."

A sliver of doubt began to manifest in Bai Jing's heart. After all, he was only able to get a few million as pocket money from the family each month, but if the Bai Family handed over a few companies to him, wouldn't he have dignity in public and real benefits in private?

Then why, after all these years, had the Bai Family never mentioned this matter?

Seeing his opportunity, Hu Shengpeng struck while the iron was hot, "This just shows that the Bai Family has always treated you like a puppet. Even if you rise to power in the future, you'll probably have countless people trying to hold you back!"

"The most important thing is, your aunt has come back, bringing Song Yun who is both talented and capable. Do you think they might hand over the position of family head to him?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Bai Jing asserted confidently, "The head of the Bai Family has always been from the Bai Family. No matter how capable Song Yun is, his last name is still Song!"

"Don't be angry, I was just saying!" Hu Shengpeng went back to his smiling demeanor, "Since you say it's impossible, let's assume it is. But you have to consider whether Song Yun could become the person who restrains you."

After saying that, Hu Shengpeng poured himself a glass of red wine and savored it slowly, speaking no further.

Nangong Han, listening from the side, was filled with trepidation; this was beyond what one could describe as crafty!

Hu Shengpeng was like an intestinal worm living inside you, knowing what you think and what your next move will be. He could easily manipulate you and then make arguments accordingly.

Going back and forth, he would pull you into his trap!

"I have some matters to attend to and must take my leave first!"

Bai Jing, frowning, extricated himself from the crowd of women.

A slight smile played on the corners of Hu Shengpeng's lips as he watched Bai Jing's retreating figure.

...

Jade Spring Sanatorium.

Inside the elder Mr. Bai's sickroom, Bai Jingbing looked at the Gu worm in the cup with a face as dark as thunder!

This was a blatant provocation to a family!

"Can you find out who placed the Gu?"

Bai Jingbing asked in a low voice.

"I don't know, but usually, these kinds of Gu worms are the Gu Master's lifebound Gu. They need to be within a certain range to activate it. Moreover, if the lifebound Gu is injured or dies, the Gu Master will also suffer the corresponding damage," Song Yun replied indifferently as he wiped his hands.

His responsibilities for the day were completed, and he couldn't be bothered to get involved in hunting for the Gu Master.

"You mean to say, the Gu Master could possibly be in this sanatorium???"

Bai Jingbing was shocked. He couldn't believe this was true. After all, the people living in the sanatorium were powerhouses; if anything happened, he, as the chief responsible person, would not be able to escape accountability!

"No, no, this must be resolved quickly!"

Bai Jingbing paced anxiously on the spot.

He suddenly grabbed Song Yun's shoulder, pleading urgently, "Nephew, help your uncle one more time! I know you must have a way to deal with this!"

Song Yun was about to decline when the next moment, the voice of the system rang out.

"Ding! A medium difficulty mission has been released: Find the Gu Master and inquire about their origin. Once accepted, this mission cannot be aborted!"

Dammit!!!

System Dad, how come you always arrive just in time!

If you were even a second later, I would have blurted it out!!!

Song Yun was very willing to accept this kind of uncommon task, after all, it came with shiny rewards!

"Accept!"

Song Yun's thoughts focused and he tapped the button.

"Ding! The host has accepted the task. Please find the Gu Master within forty-eight hours. Upon completion of the task, a score will be given based on the host's performance, with different scores leading to different rewards!"

System Dad, you've gone bad!

You've started doing this ABCD grading thing!

You're no longer the System Dad who used to dote on me!

"Second Uncle, go get the food the old master ate at noon, as well as the medicine he took."

Bai Jingbing was ecstatic upon hearing this and hurriedly began to prepare everything himself. In less than ten minutes, all the food and medicine that the old master Bai had left from his meal today were piled up in front of Song Yun.

Song Yun first emptied the water from the cup containing the Gu worm and inserted a silver needle into the body of the worm.

As the Gu worm had fallen into a dormant state, it didn't resist any external forces.

Looking at the smear of blood on the tip of the needle, Song Yun stirred it into a cup full of water.

Although there was just a tiny speck of blood on the needle tip, once it dissolved into the water, it spread wildly, turning a full cup of clear water blood-red!

"What is this?"

Bai Jingbing looked on, somewhat confused. Shouldn't they be catching the Gu Master now?

According to his thinking, they should gather everyone in the sanatorium and then, in front of them all, crush the Gu worm underfoot. Whosoever showed pain should be immediately captured!

What he didn't know was that there was a life-sharing thread between the Gu worm and its Gu Master. Once the Gu worm died, the Gu Master would also perish within ten minutes!

Song Yun poured the water from the cup into the food that old master Bai had eaten, as well as into the various medicines.

Half an hour passed, and just as Bai Jingbing was about to go mad with impatience, the blood in one bowl of soup suddenly evaporated, leaving a wisp of green smoke in the air.

"This is it!"

Song Yun held Bai Jingbing back and said, "Don't startle the snake!"

Bai Jingbing calmed his excited heart, taking several deep breaths.

"Was this food prepared by someone from the Bai Family?"

Qi Shan was somewhat puzzled.

Bai Jingbing shook his head awkwardly and said, "Although we have a small kitchen here, my mother stays by my father's bedside every day. Neither of my parents liked the food cooked by the nanny, so later I asked the chef from the canteen to prepare it personally and deliver it every day."

"Let's go find the chef then."

Song Yun moved his body a bit to get into the best state, then headed outside.

Bai Jingbing led the two to the entrance of a small restaurant. Upon entering, the manager came up with a fawning smile and said, "Officer Bai, what brings you here today!"

"To eat."

Bai Jingbing said indifferently, "By the way, where's the cook responsible for my parents' meals? They've been raving about his food. Call him over to have a drink with us!"

"Ah, that's really unfortunate. Chef Qin went out to buy ingredients at noon and won't be back for a while!"

The manager said apologetically, "How about you three go to the private room to eat first, and as soon as he returns, I'll have him come in to toast to you!"

"I want to eat the food he cooks!"

This request made the manager a bit uncomfortable.