Bringing Yu Shu to his and Xiao Yuan’s dorm room was out of the question; after all, it was secured by Xiao Yuan’s set up access control and strategically placed high heels.
Stepping out of the dormitory building, Yu Shu finished the last bit of sausage and asked, "Officer Tan, the higher-ups are taking this case very seriously, do you have any leads?"
"I think the focus should still be on the case from seven years ago, I suspect the real culprit hasn’t been caught yet."
Yu Shu nodded, he actually wasn’t too concerned about the case itself, rely responding, "Then you should investigate in that direction, I’ll be leaving first."
Tan Yunlong greeted his new colleagues, heading to the next investigation point.
At this mont, Li Zhiyuan was still unaware that his "den" had almost been raided.
Of course, even if he knew, there was nothing he could do about it.
He was here to get sothing from Alii, but ended up being instructed by Aunt Liu that Liu Yui wanted to talk to him and to wait in the study.
These days, every ti he ca over, after playing with Alii, Liu Yui would always summon him to the study for a chat, always making him wait there first.
During their first conversation in the study, Li Zhiyuan really didn’t catch on, as it was interspersed with discussions about "River Crossing" and the "evil book."
But after several more aimless chats, if Li Zhiyuan still couldn’t catch the hints, it would be sowhat insulting to the intelligence of the provincial top-scorer, the second-place and all the following "successful candidates."
Each ti, the "Liu’s Qi Observation Technique" would be placed in the most conspicuous spot, and every ti they spoke, Grandma Liu’s gaze would be fixed on it as if she could hardly take her eyes off it.
They, indeed, wanted him as their disciple.
This copy of "Liu’s Qi Observation Technique" was the gift for initiation.
But even though he clearly understood Grandma Liu’s intention, Li Zhiyuan had to keep playing dumb and not take the bait.
Fairly speaking, he was willing to beco a disciple of the Liu family; in fact, he had already flaunted the Liu family status several tis.
That is, until the people he revealed his status to quickly t their demise; otherwise, sitting at ho, Liu Yui would have already heard about soone from the Liu family starting to "River Crossing."
If he really beca a disciple, wouldn’t he need to address Alii as "Senior Sister"?
The young man had even thought of a solution to this. Since Alii’s surna was Qin, she most likely inherited the Qin family legacy. Even if it wasn’t from the Qin family but the Liu family, it was fine either way.
After all, he had already learned the secret textbooks of both the Qin and Liu families. Whichever family Alii inherited, he would just join the other, ensuring they would at least be on equal footing.
While he was willing, he couldn’t ignore the necessary procedures.
Principal Wu from the high school had already served as a precedent; even though he had already decided to attend Haihe University, he couldn’t forgo the negotiation for the benefits and treatnt he deserved.
In Li Zhiyuan’s eyes, joining a sect was like enrolling in a university.
And he was not a direct-born child of either the Qin or Liu family.
So, this was a mutual selection.
What value do you think I have? Then you should make an offer.
A junior version of "Liu’s Qi Observation Technique" was not enough as a gift for initiation; this was a bit of a loss, because after the initiation, he would inevitably have to voluntarily contribute the advanced version of "Liu’s Qi Observation Technique."
It was like, spending money to sell oneself.
In fact, it wasn’t that the youth was greedy or rcenary, but now he was not alone; behind him were Run Sheng, Binbin, and Yin ng.
He could overlook his own interests, but he needed to solve the issues of rank and treatnt for his friends.
For instance, having Grandma Liu call back Uncle Qin to set up a special training class for Run Sheng and the others and impart so skills.
He himself was truly not good at teaching, especially starting from the basics, and that ant he would also need to secure them a set of "basic textbooks."
These were all subjects for discussion.
If they were not discussed beforehand, trying to bring them up after everything was settled would be awkward.
Moreover, at the negotiation table, the first one to speak and reveal their hand puts themselves at a disadvantage.
However, it seems that continuing to have a staring contest with Grandma Liu wasn’t a solution either; although she was old, she had great vision, and after staring her down for so many days, she was undeterred and did not feel any discomfort in her eyes from not initiating this conversation.
Li Zhiyuan didn’t know that in the past few days, after he left without borrowing the book, Liu Yui, who had lived a life of luxury, was fuming to the point of cursing loudly, even smashing a pair of official kiln ceramics yesterday.
He couldn’t keep dragging this on, he needed to add so fuel to the fire. Just as one needed to participate in a math competition and win an award to get an early university admission, he needed to reveal his value.
Directly telling Grandma Liu that he had already learned a more advanced version of the Qin Liu family’s secret techniques would be the stupidest move, as the big families take the inheritance of family learning seriously and strictly. Exposing this would be like admitting to illicit learning; Grandma Liu would probably not punish him, but he would be forced to join the family directly.
At this mont, Aunt Liu ca in carrying a fruit platter, put down the platter and then proactively picked up the "Liu’s Qi Observation Technique":
"Your Grandma Liu went for a walk and forgot about the ti again, Xiao Yuan, if you feel bored, you can pick a book to read for now. I rember you used to love reading back in your hotown."
Li Zhiyuan felt so relief in his heart, knowing that Grandma Liu was also in a hurry, so he wasn’t that rushed anymore.
"Aunt Liu, I’ve got books to read recently, I temporarily don’t have the energy for other books."
"I heard from your Grandma Liu that you’ve been reading scriptures recently?"
"Yes."
"Aren’t those books a bit premature for you? You’re so young and already looking into cultivating your character?"
"Ah, it’s not just those; ng ng’s family has so ancient texts, and she brought them along when she ca to Nantong. I’ve also been reading so of her books recently."
"Reading her books?"
"Yes, it’s quite interesting."
"Really? What’s the title of the book?"
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