Chapter 175 (Chapter 174): The Comic Book Protagonist is Everywhere (Drama...)
Chun Yuqing has always been a man of action.
She doesn't get caught up in pointless thinking; instead, she prefers to find answers through action.
At that moment, her gaze swept across the open window, where the wind blew through, carrying a hint of the night's chill.
Chun Yuqing sighed softly, then looked away and said, "Let's go too."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, slender figure emerged from around the corner not far away.
Chun Yumian bent down nimbly, grasped the handle at the back of the wheelchair, and asked respectfully and calmly, "Lord of the City, what are your next arrangements?"
Chun Yuqing tilted her head slightly, her eyes deep and unfathomable.
"Everything about the Holy Covenant Court remains unknown." Her voice was calm, simply stating a fact. Before she could finish speaking, another violent cough erupted from her throat, almost tearing her apart.
Chun Yumian immediately stopped what she was doing, her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.
Chun Yuqing simply waved her hand to indicate that she was alright, her tone remaining calm: "Let's go downstairs for a walk first."
Chun Yumian nodded: "Okay."
"Also, look for Yanlan." Chun Yuqing lowered her gaze slightly, her voice soft.
Everything at Mingchuntai depends on her too much.
For example, at this moment, Chun Yumian did not think about the situation at all. She just followed her orders out of habit, without actively trying to deduce the real logic behind this storm.
Chun Yuqing knows that this is not Chun Yumian's fault.
It was her fault.
She had been in Mingchun TV for so long that everyone had become accustomed to relying on her judgment.
But she was only human, and could not live forever or understand the mysteries of time.
The wind blew through the windowpane, carrying the chill of the still night.
Chunyu Mian did not answer.
Chun Yuqing's tone softened slightly as she explained, "There was no one on the terrace where Director Yan was. I thought Yan Lan was there because of the distance, but Director Yan deliberately concealed her presence."
"But I just confirmed that Yanlan is not here."
Upon hearing this, Chun Yumian was slightly taken aback.
Chun Yuqing gently raised her eyes, her gaze falling slowly ahead, as if looking through the silent corridor.
"Then, Yanlan's actions are worth investigating."
In an instant, Chun Yumian's expression changed slightly.
She finally understood what the city lord meant.
Chun Yuqing continued to explain in detail to Chun Yumin: "Furthermore, since Director Yan had already asked Yan Lan to provide the auction items, why did she still show up in person in the end?"
As Chun Yuqing explained things in a low voice, they gradually walked away.
Once the soft scraping of the wheelchair wheels against the carpet was no longer audible, Lin Cai climbed in through the open window. Because she had been clinging to the wall in one position for so long, her fingertips were stiff from the night wind, slightly white, and even somewhat numb.
Lin Cai gently shook her hand, using the movement to get her blood flowing again, then her gaze darkened, and she quickly disappeared back into the shadows of the corridor.
Lanlan did not end up with Director Yan.
Lanlan and Yanju have never appeared together.
Or rather, it's not that they never appeared together, but that they were never seen appearing together.
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Yan Shi finally understood why the domineering CEOs in the short drama always walked with such large strides.
This allows you to walk faster without losing your composure.
For example, just now.
Yan Shi strode out of the two corridors. Only after the gaze that had been following him like a shadow disappeared did he breathe a sigh of relief and begin to think about what he should do now.
According to the information found by Lingdu, the Holy Covenant Court is the highest meeting where the rulers of the major cities of the human race in the underworld jointly discuss and formulate new treaties.
Key point: meeting.
Overtime (abbreviated as overtime)
Yan Shi turned his head and glanced out the window.
The night was as dark as ink, and the bright moon hung high in the sky. It was indeed night.
It's the middle of the night, and we have to work overtime for a meeting.
Don't those in power in the underworld sleep?!
Yan Shi felt utterly hopeless.
Moreover, this meeting had no theme, no time or place, and only a bunch of old people who sounded like they were not easy to fool.
She could predict the meeting's content; it would be another bunch of incomprehensible terms, and the old folks would scrutinize her with eyes she couldn't understand.
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Yan Shi's phone was buzzing in his pocket.
Yan Shi took it out and looked at the caller: Jie Sheng.
It seems to be the newly appointed secretary-general of the bureau chief's office?
Yan Shi answered the phone. A clear, resonant voice came from the other end: "Director Yan."
Yan Shi: "Mm."
"The Holy Covenant Council convened at 3:00 AM today in the Holy Covenant Council Hall at the former site of the Floating Church." Jie Sheng's voice was calm and composed, revealing a capable and collected demeanor. "Tonight's Divine Auction: the city lords of three of the twelve cities and nine towers of the Eastern Human Race have not yet arrived, and only three Grand Dukes of the Western Human Race have attended. Those who have not yet arrived should be on their way."
Yan Shi: "Mm."
"The Information Department's proposal regarding anti-bombing propaganda has been revised, and the document has been sent to your email address," Xie Sheng continued, his tone completely flat. "Also, there's the recent reconstruction plan for Lingkong City, and the exorbitant tolls levied by the beastmen of the Giant Jade Plains on trade between humans of the East and West..."
Yan Shi: ...
Her attention gradually drifted away.
These all sound like very complicated tasks.
Coupled with Jie Sheng's clear but monotone reporting style, listening to him late at night would only make one drowsy.
Yan Shi responded casually while opening Qiman, then his eyes widened in surprise.
The Curse of the Laws has been updated.
The cover art on the featured page, prominently displayed on the homepage, has also been changed.
It was by the sea, amidst a cluster of scattered, dilapidated shacks, their rudimentary structure and materials visibly exposed. The muddy ground was uneven and full of potholes, and the ditches flowed with filthy water, reeking of decay and littered with the carcasses of small sea creatures washed ashore by the waves. In the shadows lay countless dark figures, their fates unknown. Their faces were not detailed, only the scars of hardship on their bodies and their ill-fitting clothes were visible.
Yanlan stood in the center of the scene. It was a scene with a very oppressive overall color scheme, yet Yanlan wore a light-colored short jacket, which seemed out of place in the whole picture. The night wind lifted the hem of her jacket, and the dim light outlined her aloof profile. Her pupils reflected the last rays of sunset on the distant horizon, like a sliver of light at the end of a chasm.
A person was kneeling in front of her, his forehead pressed against the ground, his knees pressed down, and crimson bloodstains spread beneath his body, spreading into a dark patch.
On the other end of the phone, Jie Sheng had already summarized all the important matters that the Holy Covenant Council meeting might involve. Yan Shi pinched the bridge of his nose and said calmly, "Understood."
Jie Sheng paused, then added, "There's one more thing."
Yan Shi raised an eyebrow slightly: "What?"
"Lord Chuncheng is currently searching for Yanlan in the Floating Church, accompanied by the Wine Offering."
Yan Shi's brow twitched: "Looking for Yan Lan?"
"Yes."
Yan Shi: "...Okay." She hung up the phone.
Good news! The intelligence system of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs has made amazing progress after her vigorous reforms and the establishment of the Director's Secretariat.
Bad news: Chun Yuqing is inexplicably looking for Yanlan downstairs.
Yan Shi stood in the middle of the corridor and thought seriously for a second.
I've decided to find somewhere to read the latest comic update first.
Even if Chun Yuqing turned the floating auction house upside down today, she still wouldn't be able to find Yan Lan.
Finding it would be a miracle.
...No, it seems there really are ghosts in the underworld.
Yan Shi didn't delve any further into this non-physical problem. He casually climbed onto a windowsill, skillfully drew the curtains, and hid himself from the view.
We'll see.
She looked down and clicked on the latest update of Qiman.
[Wuhu, the old thief has been very diligent lately, often suddenly releasing extra chapters.]
[My wife looks so cool in the cover art! Wallpaper added!]
[This cover art scene really highlights Yanlan's villainous nature (not really)]
The opening scene is completely different from the cover art; it's a bright and sunny day.
Sunlight refracted onto the majestic red walls and golden tiles, casting a warm and dazzling glow. A wide stone-paved avenue extended from the palace gate, stretching towards the sprawling palace complex. A gentle breeze stirred, and the bronze bells on the eaves trembled, producing a clear and melodious sound.
There is a line of text description in the upper left corner.
[Interview for the Director's Secretariat, Headquarters of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs]
[As expected, the old thief really likes to use real locations; it's the Chongming Hall of the Summer Palace, which has the largest courtyard in the entire Summer Palace.]
[The person who recognized me immediately is amazing! At Summer Palace, it's always so crowded, I can't tell the difference at all.]
[Holding the secretariat's job interviews at the Summer Palace? That old scoundrel really dares to dream!]
Lin Cai, dressed in the uniform of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs, with her name tag hanging around her neck, stood behind a table next to the entrance of a magnificent main hall, holding a stack of documents.
Behind her, in the spacious courtyard of the main hall, countless staff members dressed in similar uniforms from the Bureau of Foreign Affairs were hurrying along, completing the final setup and inspection work in a tense but orderly manner.
Standing next to Lin Cai were several women in the same uniform, all holding documents and looking solemn. In front of them, a line of creatures stood neatly against the courtyard wall.
Lin Cai pulled out a document from the files, repeatedly verified it with the document provided by the woman with short, blue-gray hair in front of her, then took a heavy seal from the table and pressed it onto the upper corner of the document: "Identity verified, candidate number 28, Jie Sheng, group five. After entering, wait in the designated location as instructed by the staff."
[I thought the Inter-agency interviews should be on weekdays. Why is Lin Cai here instead of attending classes in Zhanzhou?]
[This is hilarious! Other shonen manga protagonists go on adventures, fight monsters, and level up; Lin Cai: goes to work, goes to work in the morning, goes to work at noon, and goes to work in the evening.]
[Isn't the adventure and monster-fighting plot all focused on Yan Ju and Yan Lan? How can this not be considered a shonen manga!]
The staff at the entrance were highly efficient and worked in perfect harmony. Before long, all the candidates at the entrance had their identities verified and entered the building for the second document verification.
Lin Cai took out her phone and checked the time.
8:03
She breathed a slight sigh of relief: "Fortunately, it didn't take up too much time."
Then, a woman next to Lin Cai spoke up, "Quiet down. It's rare that Director Yan hasn't arrived yet. We've been slow today."
Silence fell again at the entrance. Sunlight moved slowly across the eaves, spreading its golden glow inch by inch. Finally, in the distance, a woman walked towards the light.
Lin Cai lowered her head instantly. The woman next to her bent down, her right hand resting on her chest: "Director Yan."
Yan Ju did not linger. From Lin Cai's perspective, she could see the hem of his long suit jacket flutter in the wind and then fall back down, quickly disappearing from sight.
Yanju walked straight into the main hall.
The author's note: On the day of the selection for the Director's Secretary Office, all the staff of the Bureau of Management, including Gui Gemu, arrived and took their positions before 7:30 a.m., with the earliest arriving as early as 5:00 a.m. to set up the venue.
In response, Yan Shi, who arrived at 8:30, said: ...
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