Duan Linglong dared not linger and hurried downstairs.
Su Yang watched her retreating figure, a smile playing on his lips.
With Duan Linglong's sheepskin scroll added, he was only one piece away from completing it.
"If there's a chance, I'll sneak into the Cultural Relics Association and see if I can get it."
Su Yang went downstairs and found the three Duan sisters having tea.
They were discussing other men, and their tone suggested familiarity.
"Eldest sister, news from overseas says Little Eight is coming back."
Su Yang was taken aback. "Aren't you seven sisters? Who is Little Eight?"
Duan Xiaoqi smiled. "Little Eight was taken in by our father before. His name is Yang Wudi. He's actually a few years older than me, but he always calls us sisters."
—So, an adopted brother, and a sycophant at that.
Duan Xiaoqi continued, "Little Eight joined the Border Guard at fifteen. Ten years have passed, and he's now the Commander-in-Chief of the Border Guard."
"Isn't the Border Guard one of the eight departments? How high is the Commander-in-Chief's rank?"
"The Border Guard doesn't have as much power as the Zhenguo Army, but they have more soldiers. The Commander-in-Chief is equivalent to the superior of the eight departments!"
Su Yang nodded. Yang Wudi, a rather imposing name.
Duan Xiaoqi continued, "Before Little Eight joined the Border Guard, he said that when he returned in glory, he would marry Eldest Sister. Heh heh, Mr. Su, you're in trouble..."
—Damn it! I haven't even touched her hand, and I've suddenly got a love rival.
—And Yang Wudi is an official big shot!
Duan Linglong found Su Yang's dejected look amusing.
"Mr. Su, are you scared?"
"Scared of what!"
"Who dares to snatch my woman? Not even the King of Heaven can stop me!"
Su Yang snorted, a cold glint in his eyes.
"You're acting well. I hope you can still be this calm in a couple of days!"
Duan Linglong smiled and gestured for her sisters to leave.
...
Su Yang sent a message to Zong Ze, who replied instantly.
[Little Brother Su, how did you offend Yang the Madman?]
[Probably because Duan Linglong agreed to date me, and he's angry!]
[Yang the Madman is now the God of War of the Border Guard. With a wave of his hand, he can command thousands of soldiers. You need to be careful.]
[In terms of rank, he's two levels higher than me, the director of the Songhai Security Bureau. I'm afraid I can't protect you!]
[Brother Zong, how much do you know about this Yang Wudi?]
[I've only heard that he once led ten men to chase enemies for three days and three nights, all the way to the enemy's capital. That's why people call him "the Madman."]
[And he's a very overbearing person. Anyone who offends him is brutally killed!]
Su Yang took a deep breath. It seemed trouble was coming.
He wondered if Duan Linglong had intentionally caused trouble for him, deliberately participating in the show and publicly announcing their relationship.
Then the God of War would get jealous and come back to fight for her?
Su Yang's head ached. It wasn't fear, just annoyance.
"Chengcheng, I'm tired. Hurry up and run a bath for me!"
"Ah... Okay!"
In the bathroom.
Zhou Chengcheng switched hands when her left arm got tired. "Chairman Su, you went to the show performance last night at the last minute. Anna came and left."
Su Yang checked the date. It was the weekend again.
"Did she say if she's coming tonight?"
"She left quickly, I didn't get to ask."
"Forget it, let her be!"
Su Yang had been too busy lately and hadn't returned to school in a long time.
If it weren't for the money he'd given, the school would have expelled him long ago.
Just then, Jiang Wanying walked in.
"Brother Yang, I'll help you scrub."
Jiang Wanying rolled up her skirt, squatted down, and put some shower gel in her hands.
"Little Wanying, where's Li?"
"Young Master Zhou Li got tired and fell asleep in the lobby downstairs. Director Zhou is also downstairs."
Su Yang raised an eyebrow. This Zhou Budao came over every few days.
He was still thinking about treating him.
"Alright, let's go see him first."
Su Yang tidied his clothes and went downstairs.
Zhou Budao was sitting there, lost in thought, with more white hair than before.
"Director Zhou, why are you here today?"
"To be honest, the medicine Ding Bowen left me has run out, so I'd like to ask for your help in prescribing some."
Su Yang thought for a moment. Zhou Budao hadn't been involved in Chen Xiao's matter.
Zhou Budao saw his silence. "Many years ago, I placed Lai Jianyuan in the Songhai Security Bureau with the sole intention of grooming him to succeed me.
However, no one expected him to be so audacious. He forged my decree and colluded with people from Sangguo to assassinate Chen Xiao.
This is why Shi Laogui dislikes me, so your concerns are normal!"
Su Yang asked, "Haven't you investigated for so many years?"
"How could I not have?"
"Lai Jianyuan had been planning for a long time. He left no clues when he made his move, so Shi Laogui and I never found any results."
Su Yang thought about it and agreed.
If he hadn't happened to go to the Siheyuan back then, Zong Ze and Zhang Suqin would have been gone.
Those people from Sangguo were extremely thorough in their work.
At this moment, Zhou Budao coughed a few times, his face growing paler.
"Mr. Su, I won't force you. With Li in your care, I can die without regrets."
Zhou Budao, leaning on a chair, got up and then weakly sat back down.
"Dad, has your illness relapsed?"
Zhou Li woke up and saw Zhou Budao sweating profusely and his face pale.
"Dad is fine, just a little tired."
Zhou Budao forced a smile and tried to stand up.
Zhou Li grabbed Su Yang's hand. "Boss, can you save my dad?"
Zhou Li's eyes welled up with tears. Su Yang sighed.
"Sit properly!"
Su Yang spread out the Tai Xuan Life-Extending Needles and warmed them over a flame.
Then, several silver needles were inserted into Zhou Budao's head, hands, feet, and chest.
White smoke rose from Zhou Budao's head, and his expression was one of great pain.
"Dad, your head is on fire."
"Li'er, this isn't fire, it's expelling the toxins from your body!"
Zhou Budao felt his hands gradually regaining strength, and his legs stopped shaking.
"Mr. Su, your acupuncture treatment is too miraculous."
"Director Zhou, your condition is different from others. Besides acupuncture, you also need internal medication for a complete cure!"
Su Yang quickly wrote out a prescription and marked several precious herbs.
"Most of these medicines are available at my pharmacy. I believe these few herbs won't be a problem for you."
Zhou Budao accepted the prescription without looking. "Don't worry, with my connections, a few herbs are not a problem."
"That's good. That's all for today. You can go back now!"
Zhou Budao nodded and bid farewell to his son, Zhou Li.
"Listen to your boss, and don't run around!"
"Dad, I know."
Zhou Budao walked to the door and was about to get into his car.
At that moment, several cars drove up from not far away.
After the people got out of the cars, Zhou Budao recognized their uniforms and insignia.
They were from the Border Guard.
The newcomers didn't even glance at Zhou Budao and rushed to the door, banging on it forcefully.
"Su Yang, get out immediately!"
Su Yang opened the door. "Who are you?"
"Su Yang, we are from the Border Guard."
"Then why aren't you guarding the border and coming to my house?"
"We suspect you are colluding with people from Sangguo. Come with us immediately for an investigation!"