VGAB Chapter 65

With a heart full of suspicion, Qin Luo descended the stairs with Zhu Gang. When he reached the car door and peered inside, as expected, his uncle was already comfortably seated.

Qin Luo opened the car door and took a seat beside his uncle. Zhu Gang in the front turned around, making an effort to sound more gentle, “Please be seated comfortably, sir. The car will start shortly.”

Qi Heng raised his eyes, “Are you two pigs?”

Qin Luo raised an eyebrow, “Great uncle!” Why are you suddenly calling them pigs?!

Little did he know, Zhu Gang in the front responded with a somewhat delighted tone, “The sir has a discerning eye. The younger brother and I are indeed transformed wild boars.”

Zhu Lie, however, felt a bit surprised because he couldn’t clearly see the appearance of the person sitting in the back, as if it were shrouded in a misty veil. This ability was something only recorded in the ancestral lineage of their wild boar tribe, a spell that could be used only by powerful individuals.

Returning his gaze indifferently, Qi Heng looked at Qin Luo, “What do you want to say?”

“Nothing,” Qin Luo shook his head frantically, blaming his low cultivation for being unable to see through others’ intentions. He thought Uncle was scolding someone. Fortunately, he didn’t say it out loud earlier; otherwise, it would be embarrassing now.

Although Zhu Gang was a pig demon, the car was driven smoothly and flexibly. In about ten minutes, they arrived at their destination.

Zhu Gang rolled down the car window, leaned towards the security room at the entrance, and shouted, “Yu Que, it’s me, open the gate.”

“Alright.” The dark-skinned security guard pressed the button, and the gate slowly opened.

Zhu Gang retracted to his seat, restarted the vehicle, and drove a distance before saying, “Yu Que is the security here. If anything is missing, just let him handle it directly.”

With that, he made a turn and added, “Yu Que is from the Sparrow Clan. Those white markings on his body are natural, not intentional tattoos.”

Most people nowadays are sensitive about tattooed individuals, and Zhu Gang was afraid that the guests of Dragon Lord might be startled by Yu Que, so he took the initiative to explain.

The car passed by several residential buildings and finally stopped in front of a luxurious villa.

Zhu Gang looked slightly stunned at the large gemstone hanging at the entrance. When he left earlier, the exterior of this villa wasn’t gleaming with such a display of wealth.

However, Zhu Gang had a strong psychological resilience, so he quickly composed himself, walked to the back, and opened the rear car door.

After Qi Heng and the others got out, Zhu Lie finally spoke, “This neighborhood is all Dragon Lord’s property. Few outsiders come here regularly, so we can ensure that the esteemed guest won’t be disturbed by others.”

As the main gate was open, they could directly enter. When they reached the entrance of the living room, Qin Luo, Zhu Gang, and the others instinctively raised their hands to shield their eyes.

It was because the living room was too dazzling, filled with sparkling golden radiance.

In comparison, even the large gemstone at the entrance seemed quite understated.

“Mr. Zhu…” Qin Luo, noticing the dragon column in the middle of the hall, tactfully inquired, “Did we perhaps take the wrong path? This house seems different from the one I previously selected.”

Zhu Gang wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained, “Uh, no, you didn’t. Dragon Lord probably had the house redecorated a bit.”

Qin Luo: “…” Is this what he calls a bit of redecoration? Dragon Lord probably moved his entire collection of gold and silver jewelry from his office here.

Zhu Gang tentatively suggested, “How about I call Dragon Lord and ask?”

“No need, I’m here.” A beautifully dressed young man descended the stairs, gazing directly at Qin Luo… or rather, behind him.

At this moment, it felt like time stood still. The figure resembled the one Qin Luo had glimpsed on the dragon column in the Hall of Diligence a thousand years ago.

Time had passed, but a millennium later, that person still exuded an aura of elegance, like stars and mist.

“Your Majesty.” The handsome young man walked up to Qi Heng. “My name is Jun Yu.”

The words he had wanted to say a thousand years ago could finally be spoken.

Qin Luo was stunned, and Zhu Gang and Zhu Lie tactfully withdrew.

“You don’t need to address me as Your Majesty. Just call me by my name,” Qi Heng’s eyes showed a hint of curiosity. “However, I don’t recall ever meeting you.”

Not calling him Your Majesty, even though that was how people addressed him in the past.

Jun Yu pursed his lips, took a moment to find a suitable address, and said, “Sir, please have a seat.” Qi Heng didn’t refuse and sat on one of the mahogany chairs in the living room.

Qin Luo snapped back to reality, “So, Long Jun is doing all this for my Great uncle…”

No wonder Long Jun suddenly became generous, lending him a house. It turned out he knew Great Uncle.

Jun Yu poured a cup of tea for Qi Heng, “This is Junshan Silver Needle, the tea you used to favor.”

Qi Heng lifted the teacup and took a sip, “Not bad.”

Jun Yu seemed to take the acknowledgment as praise and smiled somewhat reservedly.

Sitting on the side, Qin Luo felt completely ignored. He didn’t even get a cup of tea; in Long Jun’s eyes, there was only Great Uncle.

However, what intrigued Qin Luo even more was how Long Jun came to know his great-uncle.

“I was the dragon on the dragon pillar in the Hall of Diligent Government in the past,” Jun Yu nervously explained, “You may not know, but I could see you every day.”

Jun Yu was not originally a dragon but gained consciousness by tapping into the dragon energy on Qi Heng’s body and later transformed into a dragon.

During the days with consciousness, he counted the hours every day in the dragon pillar, anticipating the arrival of Qi Heng for court sessions.

However, one day, the person he disliked, Qi Shao, took that position, and since then, the person he had been waiting for never appeared again.

Jun Yu didn’t want to see that annoying and competitive spirit, so he left the dragon pillar, sought opportunities, and completely transformed into a dragon while accumulating wealth in the human realm.

He thought that person was used to a luxurious life. What if he couldn’t adapt to the current life when he returned one day?

“The dragon pillar?” Qin Luo was surprised, “Long Jun is actually the gold dragon carved on the dragon pillar?”

When he was a child, his grandfather took him to the Hall of Diligent Government, and at that time, he felt amazed by the lifelike carving of the gold dragon on the dragon pillar.

But Qin Luo never imagined that the majestic Long Jun initially originated from a carved figure made of gold and stone.

Jun Yu ignored Qin Luo, only nervously looking at Qi Heng, “My lord, do you like the current interior decoration?”

Qi Heng shook his head slightly, “It’s too flashy. You can reduce some decorations appropriately.”

Jun Yu nodded earnestly, looking like a diligent learner.

On the side, Qin Luo thought, ‘… If it weren’t for seeing it with my own eyes today, even if you gave me another hundred years, I wouldn’t be able to imagine Long Jun sitting in a classroom like an elementary school student.’

“The chefs in this villa are trained according to the requirements of the imperial kitchen. My lord, you must be tired from moving. You might as well have an early meal and rest,” Jun Yu considerately suggested, standing up and heading towards the door. “I will come to visit you again tomorrow.”

Qi Heng nodded.

“I’ll go and see off Long Jun.” Qin Luo, noticing Qi Heng’s gaze on him, quickly offered.

Reluctantly, Jun Yu walked to the door, glanced back, and then took firm steps outside. Outside, Zhu Gang and his brother were waiting.

“Long Jun.”

Jun Yu stopped, turned around, and looked around. Only then did he ask Zhu Gang in a low voice, “What do you think of me today?”

Zhu Gang was momentarily stunned, then praised, “Long Jun is a rare and exceptionally handsome man in the world.”

Satisfied, Jun Yu responded. Zhu Gang then inquired, “Is Long Jun planning to return to Tianxin Community now?”

“No,” Jun Yu shook his head. “I plan to move here. Go and collect the belongings.”

They say opportunity knocks only once, and now that the person he had been waiting for had finally appeared, he naturally couldn’t let this excellent chance slip by. Moreover, this time there was no Qi Shao, who was oblivious to the good things around him.

The accommodation matter was settled like this. The next day, when Qin Luo returned to the company, the new residence proved to be more convenient and faster to reach from the office compared to the previous location.

But Qin Luo had a vaguely uneasy feeling in his heart. He looked up and happened to see Liu Neng walking over, holding a thermos cup and occasionally glancing at him. Qin Luo felt something was not right.

“Liu Ge!” Qin Luo called out. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

Liu Neng observed the surroundings, ensuring no one was nearby, then lowered his voice and asked, “Qin Xiaoyou, I heard you and Long Jun are together?”

Qin Luo was startled. “What the heck, who said that? Baselessly tarnishing my innocence.”

“Don’t hide it.” Liu Neng lightly nudged his chest with his elbow. “Tell me the truth, I promise not to tell anyone.”

Qin Luo was helpless. “The truth is that Long Jun and I really don’t have anything going on.”

“Don’t joke around. Long Jun is even willing to let you stay in his house for free,” Liu Neng said. “Master Wu Xiang told me everything. Ordinary people wouldn’t receive such treatment from Long Jun! Take Wu Xiang, he tried to exchange treasures and relics with Long Jun, but Long Jun didn’t agree.”

“So, you want us to believe that you have no connection with Long Jun. Do you think we would believe that?” 

Qin Luo: “…” If it were before, he would have said that Long Jun was suddenly kind-hearted, but now, thinking about it, it seemed that Long Jun was clearly targeting his Great uncle from the beginning.

“Never mind, young people like to keep things mysterious. If you don’t want to say, I won’t press you,” Liu Neng said as he prepared to leave with his thermos. However, Qin Luo suddenly looked up and asked, “How many people now know that Long Jun lent me a house?”

Liu Neng was stunned. “Not many, just the entire department on this floor.”

There are no secrets in the Special Management Bureau; everyone has a keen eye for discovering the truth.

His innocence!

Upon hearing this, Qin Luo felt a darkness before his eyes. He gritted his teeth and asked, “Who was the first to spread this news?”

Liu Neng’s eyes showed a hint of guilt. “Yesterday, Wu Xiang pulled me into the restroom to share his discovery, but we didn’t expect there were other people in the restroom… and now, everyone knows.”

After Liu Neng finished speaking and saw Qin Luo’s unpleasant expression, he tried to console him, “But you don’t have to be angry. Many people envy your luck; they can’t even get close to Long Jun.”

Qin Luo replied, “…Do you want this ‘luck’? I can give it to you.”

Liu Neng smiled faintly, “Qin Xiaoyou, you’re joking. I’m just an old man with no luck like yours. Besides, even if it were me from decades ago, Long Jun wouldn’t have paid attention to me.”

As he spoke, there was a hint of regret in his tone.

Qin Luo, feeling defeated, blamed himself for not being sensible in the past, not realizing that the people in the Special Management Bureau were shameless.

Qin Luo struggled through the work hours, originally planning to take some time off to visit the house. However, after experiencing being surrounded by onlookers, he changed his mind.

He must move out of Long Jun’s house as soon as possible to prove his innocence.

When Qin Luo returned to the villa, he discovered Long Jun, whom he hadn’t seen all day at the bureau, was there, playing chess with his Uncle.

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