Chapter 174 A Dream of the Little Cloud Pokémon (?
The climate in most areas of Yuanguta is extremely cold, and the heating company is owned by the Seven Towers Alliance.
Secretly misappropriating maintenance funds and taking kickbacks in energy purchases are common, and as long as they don't get out of hand, the higher-ups will turn a blind eye.
It wasn't until the coldest winter a year ago that the problem could no longer be hidden.
The energy transportation system was paralyzed on a large scale, emergency response plans were not implemented in time, and some elderly people died from hypothermia.
A department manager of a heating company exposed the matter, claiming that the branch had long-term problems with negligence and formalities in maintenance, but in the end, it didn't cause any waves.
In the end, the department manager was made a scapegoat.
But he refused to plead guilty, so a year later, the case remains unresolved.
A year ago, the person who failed to handle this matter successfully was Ye Congjian.
......
Yun Fuyu leaned back on the wide seat with her head tilted back, her eyes half closed, her eyelashes fluttering lightly and slowly like tired wings.
It's so complicated.
These things are like layers of tangled webs, so messy that it makes people worried, and they can't think of a way out of the predicament.
Relying on the power of the Fenrir family to investigate these matters is essentially using a strong dragon to suppress a local snake.
It’s just that the dragon is so powerful that the local snake cannot resist.
But Yun Fuyu knew very well that if he wanted to change something deeper, he would probably have to slay the dragon.
Otherwise, he would continue to rely on the power of the nobles until one day Adrian's own interests were affected and he finally woke up, then he would cut off Yun Fuyu's wings that should not have existed.
The old behemoth Seven Towers is only temporarily sleeping in a world of decadence and extravagance.
Reform is like scraping bones and removing flesh. The beast will inevitably be awakened by the pain of change. Its eyes, ears, mouth, nose, claws, and scales will be united as never before. No matter what position the nobles hold, they will all stare at him and pounce on him to tear his throat and flesh.
No matter how strong the 3S level is, it is probably no match for the tight network of the entire Seven Towers army, not to mention that they can hold Yun Fuyu's friends hostage at any time.
It's so dangerous.
Occasionally, Yun Fuyu would wonder, if he was not 3S-level, but just S-level, would he be able to easily let go of everything and buy a small house with beautiful scenery and live with his teammates as he longed for.
Yun Fuyu could just deceive himself and hope that someday, a carefree and idealistic 3S-level psychic would appear among the civilians and take these risks on his behalf.
In any case, Yun Fuyu has never enjoyed any benefits from the Seven Towers policy, and is even an unlucky victim.
But if Yun Fuyu doesn't do it, then no one can do it for the time being.
Therefore, Yun Fuyu had another purpose for this trip that he kept hidden from everyone.
He wanted to find traces of the rebels, find a way to contact this force, and confirm whether he could cooperate with them.
There were too many people watching Yun Fuyu, so it was not convenient for him to do it personally.
Therefore, he also needs to develop some reliable subordinates.
...Developing subordinates is indeed urgent.
Because Yun Fuyu is almost too busy right now.
Banning brothels is only the first step. Subsequent investigations involve a wide range of issues, and employees whose contracts have been terminated must also be protected from retaliation.
As for the heating company, the first thing is to clear the victim's name, and the second is to rectify the situation before the coldest part of winter to prevent a repeat of last year's mistakes.
You have to keep up with the military academy courses and fulfill your duties as a commissioner.
We must find the traces of the rebels and must not let others discover our intentions.
Just when he had a headache, suddenly, the communicator beeped.
"Your friend Adrian has sent a video call request."
The shadow of Adrien's upper body appeared in front of him, freshly showered, his hair dripping wet.
He saw the projected disguise on Yun Fuyu's face and narrowed his eyes.
"Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Yun Fuyu had no expression on his face: "You didn't sleep either."
Adrian: “…”
Yun Fuyu always lacks a correct understanding of her physical condition and gets angry if she talks about it.
Adrien's tone softened.
"Turn off the projection on your face. I want to see you."
Yun Fuyu frowned slightly, and his face, which had been adjusted to be sharper and had green eyes and deep features, which were the characteristics of some members of the Fenrir family, also frowned.
There was no flaw at all, but Adrian still felt unhappy and wanted Yun Fuyu to return to her original appearance as soon as possible.
Yun Fuyu just had something to ask Adrian.
So he didn't refuse and took off the facial projections disguised as ear bone clips one by one.
The natural light on his face flickered, distorted slightly, and then disappeared completely.
The face he had been longing for appeared in front of Adrian.
Her eyebrows and eyes are so light that they seem to blend into the dim light, like thin-bodied white-glazed porcelain. Only the light and bright blood color on her lips can bring the delicate and exquisite porcelain to life.
It is a fragile and breathtaking beauty.
But it will break if you are not careful, and the fragments are sharp enough to hurt other people's hands.
Adrian watched as his cheeks, which had finally gained some flesh, became thinner again, and his brows furrowed even deeper.
"I'll come find you."
Yun Fuyu: "No need."
Adrian didn't agree not to come, and changed the subject:
"How's the investigation going lately?"
In fact, he was always paying attention to Yun Fuyu's situation and was ready to protect Yun Fuyu at any time...but Yun Fuyu never asked for help once.
Yun Fuyu: "I'm investigating the misappropriation of pipeline system maintenance funds by the District Three Thermal Energy Company. I've discovered that several of the suppliers involved do have some connection to the Fenrir family..."
Yun Fuyu's lips were a rather unhealthy shade of red.
Adrian listened to these things, but his mind was caught by the color and his attention was elsewhere.
"Yeah. Take your time. Go drink some water first."
Yun Fuyu: "What?"
Adrian: "Drink some water, your lips are dehydrated."
Yun Fuyu: “…”
Yun Fuyu stared at Adrian's expression and her brows began to frown slightly again.
Adrian's eyes swept across the shadow under Yun Fuyu's long eyelashes again, wondering if it was an illusion caused by the light or the fatigue caused by Yun Fuyu's lack of rest.
"How long have you been asleep?"
On the other side of the communication, those green eyes, illuminated by the warm light of the desk lamp, looked like a rippling emerald lake in spring, swaying in the spring breeze, creating an illusion of tenderness.
Therefore Yun Fuyu sensed the danger.
Yun Fuyu pursed her lips and spoke vaguely.
"Not long."
Seeing his expression, Adrian probably knew what was going on.
Yun Fu Yu’s “soon” can be equivalent to about dozens of hours.
"Did Xie Huaiyan ever tell you to keep a regular schedule?"
Yun Fuyu: "...I said it."
Adrian: "I'll come find you."
Yun Fuyu pinched his palm unconsciously with his fingernails.
"I can handle it myself."
Adrian: "I won't interfere. I'll just go and see you."
Yun Fuyu didn't say anything.
That feeling of insecurity resurfaced, as if he was now facing Adrien's confession for the first time.
It is not in the flowers that bloom all over the hall, but in the little instructions.
If this was just a spur-of-the-moment game, then Adrian was taking it a little too seriously.
As a special commissioner for investigation this time, Yun Fuyu already had this concern.
Adrian was like a person who was addicted to playing games, pushing everything into his hands. But what if Adrian woke up and the Fenrir family brought up the past?
Therefore, Yun Fu Yu must strike a good balance.
If Adrian indulged in it, it would be bad for both parties.
Yun Fuyu expressed his refusal calmly.
"Aren't you reading it now? Now that you're done, help me check someone's background."
The implication is that Yun Fuyu had something to ask of Adrian, so she agreed to remove the projection that concealed her appearance.
Adrian came back to his senses, his expression froze, and there was disbelief in his green eyes.
"Do you think I'm trading the background check for you?"
Yun Fuyu lowered his eyes, drew his eyelashes long, and looked at the light screen with a calm expression.
"Any other conditions? I don't want to owe you a favor."
Adrian's brows showed obvious anxiety, and he was eager to open himself up and express his true feelings to Yun Fuyu.
"Didn't I tell you this? I believe you can do this well, so I'm entrusting you with it. I need your help, not you owe me one. Besides, you can owe me a favor all you want, I don't intend to ask you to pay anything."
But there was a screen between the two of them, and even the strongest emotions seemed to be covered by something.
He was anxious to break through the barrier, but Yun Fuyu was working hard on the other side to hammer nails to reinforce it, making the wall higher and higher.
Yun Fuyu: "This is my reward. If the Fenrir family needs me to perform a task, you can just tell me."
Even if Adrian was serious, Yun Fuyu couldn't respond to him.
Some people's love contains strong aggressiveness, such as Adrian and Chao Zhao.
If Yun Fuyu makes even the slightest concession, sooner or later they will become more demanding and demand more.
And those things are...very dangerous to Yun Fuyu.
A basin of ice water was poured over his head, and Adrian felt completely chilled by the emptiness and helplessness.
Which link did the misunderstanding occur?
......Why would Yun Fuyu think so?
Adrien's lips were flattened at the corners, his jawline tense.
"I never thought of it that way."
Yun Fuyu blinked calmly.
"If you're angry, then—"
Adrian closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the deep green lake returned to calm, and the anxiety between his brows disappeared, completely hidden.
"No, I'm not angry."
He finally figured it out.
Yun Fuyu just wanted to draw a clear line between them. Once he showed any aggressive emotions, it would be exactly what Yun Fuyu wanted.
So, he has to take it step by step.
Adrian no longer tried to prove anything through words, but just whispered:
"It's late. Go to bed first and work tomorrow."
*
The next day, Yun Fuyu went to work in disguise as usual.
Today he did not sit in the office all day. He deliberately wandered around Ye Congjian's workstation and found a rest area by the window where he could always see Ye Congjian and sit down.
I have to say that although he is a dandy who came here to gild his reputation, this young master has a very elegant demeanor.
The single sofa was very soft, but the young master sitting inside kept his back naturally straight, his neck was long and white, he looked proud and indifferent, and even the movement of flipping the communicator looked better than that of ordinary people.
Others only heard his last name and had no chance to know his first name.
The colleague was confused and glanced cautiously at the perfect profile.
"Why is he out today?"
The young master seemed to be aware of the gaze, and tilted his head slightly, his light green eyes coldly sweeping over his colleagues and Ye Congjian.
Ye Congjian felt something was wrong and replied in a low voice,
"Maybe the room is too stuffy."
Then Ye Congjian met the young master's gaze calmly and smiled politely and gently.
Unexpectedly, after receiving the smile, the young master looked a little uncomfortable. He pursed his lips and looked away stiffly.
Ye Congjian's brows jumped, and he really felt that something was wrong.
...No way.
He was no fool and knew what this reaction meant, but he felt he was overthinking it.
This bad feeling came true when I got off work.
Colleagues went home one after another, and the number of people left was getting smaller and smaller.
The young master was still sitting in the rest area, occasionally casting a strong glance at Ye Congjian.
At a certain moment, the young master suddenly put down the book in his hand, stood up and walked towards Ye Congjian.
Although he is shorter than Ye Congjian, he looks superior.
He stood in front of Ye Congjian slowly and tapped Ye Congjian's desk with his fingers.
"Want to have dinner together tonight?"
His voice was clear, which didn't match his domineering appearance, and the ending tone had a soft melody.
All the colleagues who had not left looked up at the same time and looked at the two of them in confusion.
You can hear a pin drop in the office area.
Ye Congjian: “…”
*
Inside Fraxinus restaurant.
This is a high-end restaurant that only accepts reservations from a small, select group of private clubs or credit card concierge services.
Even so, appointments are often booked up to a year into the future.
Ye Congjian knew about this restaurant because of his past work experience.
Before he offended anyone, he worked as an assistant to a senior official in the Seven Towers Central Supervisory Office.
At that time, a new project of a company was blocked, and the shareholders contacted Ye Congjian, the assistant, and wanted to invite senior officials to dinner, and specifically emphasized that "the time can be chosen at will."
This invitation was really too rash, but unexpectedly, the superior agreed.
After that, Ye Congjian finally realized that this was the unspoken rule between them.
"Randomly choosing the time" means that the inviter has passed the capital verification and introducer requirements, which is enough to prove that he has a high status in the nobles' network and is therefore worth meeting.
And now, the Fraxinus restaurant is fully booked.
Ye Congjian sat in the middle seat, opposite the young master of the Fenrir family.
The young master held his chin with his hand, his eyelashes drooping, and picked at the appetizers in front of him in a casual manner.
The soft and bright light sprinkled on his long eyelashes like small fans, and the soft skin on his cheeks was extremely clear, diluting the arrogance and making him look closer to his original age.
But the power behind this "little kid" may be greater than anyone Ye Congjian has ever seen.
......Yun Fuyu didn’t know about this.
Yun Fuyu simply asked the waiter to book two seats in a restaurant. It didn't matter what they ate, but they had to be quiet and safe. The waiter then showed an expression that seemed to indicate that everything depended on him.
At the moment, it seemed that the restaurant was indeed quite quiet. Apart from the two of them, there was no one else in the small building.
Ye Congjian felt a vague sense of pressure.
Ye Congjian's appearance can be described as handsome and decent, with black eyebrows and an upright figure. He is the type of person who would be asked for directions when walking on the street. Many people used to think that he was suitable to be a policeman.
But the good news is that the nobles generally don't like his appearance, so Ye Congjian never worries about encountering unspoken rules.
But at this moment, Ye Congjian, with his dark complexion from working overtime and his ordinary corporate suit, always had the illusion that he was a gigolo who was about to be kept by someone.
......Why on earth?
What exactly did this young master like about him?
Frankly speaking, putting aside his family background and just looking at his appearance, the young master in front of him is the one who is qualified to be kept.
Her facial features were delicate and deep to the right degree, her skin was as white as an expensive doll, and she was beautiful to the point of being a bit aggressive.
The young master suddenly asked, "Is it not to your taste?"
Ye Congjian still managed to disguise himself well on the surface, with a polite smile of an experienced person on his face.
"It tastes delicious, thank you for the invitation... Mr. Fenrir."
Ye Congjian didn't know his name, so he could only call him that.
But calling him that makes the young master sound very old.
It was obvious that the young master felt the same way.
"You can just call me... well, call me Xiaolan."
I'm sorry, Lancelot.
The more specific the identity, the easier it is to be exposed, so Yun Fuyu just borrowed Lancelot's name and made up a story.
Ye Congjian smiled hypocritically.
"My rank is lower than yours, so I'll call you——"
The young master frowned.
"Why worry so much? Just call me whatever I tell you to call me."
Ye Congjian: "Okay, then I will call you Master Xiaolan in private."
It seems that the young master is satisfied.
In fact, Yun Fuyu was not so calm.
It was his first time acting as a dandy, and he felt awkward and uncomfortable all over.
Fortunately, even if he has not eaten pork, he has seen pigs run. Yun Fuyu only needs to incorporate the characteristics of Chao Zhao, Jin Min, Cui Jue, Zheng Lianchuan and others. If he learns only one tenth of these people, he will be domineering enough.
In those places where they are not domineering enough, Yun Fuyu can just deal with them with a cold face.
Yun Fuyu: "You used to work at the Central Supervisory Office. Why were you transferred here?"
Ye Congjian smiled again.
"Back then, I was ignorant and my abilities weren't up to par, so I was sent down to gain experience."
Yun Fuyu said bluntly:
"Didn't you offend someone? Stay by my side and make me happy, and I'll transfer you back."
Ye Congjian didn't say anything, but moved his fingers on the side of the cup.
Once again, useless morality is fighting against reality.
But backbone cannot be eaten, and it cannot help him accomplish what he wants to do.
So, he agreed.
The young master reached out and touched his eyelashes like a curious child, his fingers delicate and slightly cool.
In the following ten years, Ye Congjian became the young master's bedmate and became more and more favored.
The young master did not treat him unfairly and gave him resources, money and power.
Commoners who rely on climbing to the top of the bed are bound to encounter humiliation from their competitors. When facing the spoiled temper of the young master in private, Ye Congjian always bows his head and coaxes him.
Perhaps Ye Congjian was sensible enough, so the young master did not dislike him for at least ten years.
The young master had many companions around him, but Ye Congjian was the one who stayed the longest.
Ye Congjian never forgot what he had to do.
He kept silent, supported more and more civilians, and gradually implemented new policies.
He also encountered assassination attempts several times, and many times he was lucky enough to escape with his life.
Finally, he decisively eradicated several forces that were harming the Seven Towers.
The young master's parents suffered serious injuries and were severely weakened.
When Ye Congjian went to visit the detained young master, looking at his pitiful eyes, he still couldn't bear to do it, so he took the man away and locked him up.
The story begins here and the situation takes a turn for the worse.
After all, the young master had a wide network of contacts. He found ways to contact those friends who had grudges against Ye Congjian, successfully found Ye Congjian's loopholes, and carried out the assassination.
For those who walk on the edge of a knife, it is a taboo to cut the grass without removing the roots.
At the end of the scene, Ye Congjian faced the black muzzle of the gun in the young master's hand and closed his eyes resignedly.
This time of being soft-hearted ultimately ended Ye Congjian's life.
.......
"Bang."
The sound of gunfire lingered in my ears.
Ye Congjian still felt the pain of being shot to death between his eyebrows.
It was like waking up from drowning, with pupils constricted, cold sweat covering his forehead, and he was breathing heavily and in an extremely inappropriate manner.
"I...I just...I..."
The young master sat opposite him, put down his fork, supported his cheek with his left hand, and made a gun shape with his right hand, pointing it at Ye Congjian's eyebrows.
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