Chapter 1283: Chapter 617: Zhuang Shuyuan Pays a Visit

Baoshan City?

Zhuang Shuyuan was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised.

She curiously asked, "Have you already spread the net to Baoshan City?"

Zhou Mei, a woman in her thirties, was a CEO of a listed company before the great flood. Afterward, she was captured and sold as a slave.

Even though she looked ordinary, she had a good figure. Maybe those who tied her up didn’t abuse her to sell her at a good price.

She was later rescued by Liang Yuan and, after treatment by Lu Yuyan and Meng Youyou, returned to normal.

As a former CEO, Zhou Mei had a strong personality. Once she recovered both physically and mentally, she understood she couldn’t rely on others, so she diligently focused on cultivating the Yangshan Gene Activation Technique, hoping to awaken a superpower.

However, not everyone in this world is lucky enough to awaken a strong superpower.

The power Zhou Mei awakened was merely an ordinary super memory ability, enabling her to have a photographic memory and even construct a vast memory palace in her mind.

This ability sounds powerful, but in truth, anyone with sufficient Spiritual Power can achieve it.

The difference is that Spirit Ability Users cannot store these memories for long periods.

But Zhou Mei’s ability allows her to store these memories for a long time and choose to forget or seal them at will.

In terms of combat, this ability is practically useless.

Zhou Mei was depressed about this for a long time until the Yangshan hierarchy conducted a population census and collected information on all survivors, and the Inspection Department found her.

Since then, Zhou Mei has joined the Inspection Department. Zhuang Shuyuan thought highly of her and focused on training her. Now, Zhou Mei has become Zhuang Shuyuan’s right hand.

Much of the data and information of the Inspection Department are processed by her and reported to Zhuang Shuyuan.

Thus, Zhou Mei is very grateful to Zhuang Shuyuan. Without Zhuang Shuyuan, a superpower user like her with no combat power would find it hard to survive and would probably have to marry a man and live off him.

Upon hearing Zhuang Shuyuan’s question, Zhou Mei nodded immediately, "After the last Yangshan Conference, Mr. Liang specifically instructed that our Inspection Department’s intelligence network should spread quickly instead of being limited to the Yangshan area."

"After your return, you reminded me of this, and I have kept it in mind."

"This time, the news from Baoshan City didn’t come from our people who entered Baoshan City but was provided by the Shadow Squad."

The Shadow Squad is an intelligence team formed by Wu Ying of the Dark Abyss Mouth. Everyone in the team is a Dark Attribute Superpower User, capable of effortlessly slipping into shadows.

While the Inspection Department is an ordinary intelligence system, Wu Ying’s Shadow Squad is an elite espionage system.

Their abilities in gathering news and intelligence are top-notch.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Shuyuan suddenly realized it. Wu Ying used to work in the Inspection Department but was transferred to lead the Dark Abyss Mouth after Liang Yuan refined it.

When Wu Ying worked in the Inspection Department, he had a good relationship with Zhuang Shuyuan.

Given Wu Ying’s intelligence, he had long seen through the relationship between Zhuang Shuyuan and Liang Yuan.

He had clarity in his mind, so he dared not disregard Liang Yuan’s mistress.

"What news?"

"Baoshan City’s first survivor base, the Yang Baoshan Base, witnessed a great battle. Beichen Island, leading the bandits, attacked the Yang Baoshan Base, causing significant casualties."

"Currently, although the Yang Baoshan Base hasn’t completely fallen, it is struggling on its own. Their expedition leader, Xu Haoyang, sent a person to the Dark Abyss Mouth to seek help."

"Seeking help from the Dark Abyss Mouth? What were the people from Baoshan City thinking? How did they think of coming to the Dark Abyss Mouth for help? Do they know Wu Ying?"

Zhuang Shuyuan was greatly astonished, not understanding the intentions of the Yang Baoshan survivors.

Zhou Mei explained, "Minister, they said they know Mr. Liang. According to our speculation, Mr. Liang may have had an encounter with them while competing for the Floating Island of the Abyssal Mouth, but we don’t know the extent of their relationship with Mr. Liang."

"This might require you to consult Mr. Liang."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Shuyuan realized that the other party knew Liang Yuan, so they sought help.

"Where is the person seeking help?"

"Still at the Dark Abyss Mouth. Wu Ying hasn’t let the person come over, firstly, due to concerns about being misunderstood by Baoshan City’s forces. We still don’t know what Mr. Liang wants. He doesn’t dare to act rashly, so withholding the person is the best approach."

"Secondly, since the person hasn’t been to Yangshan, it would take a while to find this place, so it’s quicker for Wu Ying to directly relay the intelligence."

Zhuang Shuyuan’s gaze shifted, and she suddenly laughed, saying, "I’ll go find Mr. Liang now."

"Yes."

After speaking, Zhuang Shuyuan swung her body gracefully and quickly walked towards the direction of the Leader’s Mansion.

Since the last Yangshan Conference, Liang Yuan had been busy with cultivation, handling state affairs, or at home accompanying Yang Mei.

Zhuang Shuyuan harbored a lot of resentment about this; that damned man really didn’t care about her feelings at all.

Now having a legitimate reason to see him, she felt a bit giddy inside.

Upon arriving at the Leader’s Mansion, the guard at the entrance greeted her. Zhuang Shuyuan nodded slightly and asked, "Is Mr. Liang inside?"

"Minister Zhuang, Mr. Liang didn’t come here today."

Zhuang Shuyuan couldn’t help but frown and asked, "Do you know where Mr. Liang is?"

"He should be at home."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Shuyuan’s gaze shifted again, and she suddenly smiled, immediately turning and heading straight to Liang Yuan’s house.

Meanwhile, at Liang Yuan’s house, Lin Ya was holding a doll while Yang Mei was watching her with a serious expression.

"After the baby’s born, there are tricks to holding them, comforting them, especially when feeding. I have taken some related courses before."

"Never feed them while lying flat; it’s easy to choke. It’s best to feed them sideways."

Yang Mei couldn’t help but say, "Lin Ya, you know so much."

Lin Ya chuckled and said, "I just happened to have learned a bit."

Yang Mei curiously asked, "You’re not married nor have kids; why did you learn these things?"

Lin Ya sighed and said, "I helped take care of my sister’s kid for a while, so I specifically took these courses."

"Ah? Didn’t your sister take care of them herself?"

Lin Ya sighed, "She’s divorced. To fight for custody of the child, she gave up a lot of her assets. Later, she faced economic difficulties, and since she has a strong resolve, her mind was all tied up with work."

"I happen to have more free time, so during that period, my mom and I took turns helping her with the child, but you know how the old folks are, their methods of childcare are quite unscientific, so I specifically went to learn."

"Enough about this, let me tell you, there’s a lot to know about breastfeeding, aside from positions, post-lactation breast care is also very important for us women."

"Especially for someone like you with a larger bust, if not properly cared for, it’s prone to sagging and other issues."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mei instantly got serious and quickly asked, "So what should I do?"

She was very worried about this because she knew well which part of her body Liang Yuan most appreciated and liked.

Therefore, she was very concerned about breast care.

Lin Ya seemed to understand something, her face flushed slightly as she glanced towards Liang Yuan’s room, quickly withdrawing her gaze and preparing to educate Yang Mei on this topic.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door.

The two of them immediately paused their conversation and looked towards the door.

Standing there was Zhuang Shuyuan in a chic blue-and-white porcelain print qipao, with a slight smile on her serene and beautiful face.

"Minister Yang Mei, is Mr. Liang at home?"

Seeing Zhuang Shuyuan, Yang Mei’s expression shifted slightly, her smile disappearing.

She had naturally heard of the rumors between Minister Zhuang and Liang Yuan.

But for all this time, Liang Yuan had never brought her home, Yang Mei naturally turned a blind eye.

Now this woman actually showed up at the door herself, truly crossing the line!

She wouldn’t give her a friendly face easily.

Yang Mei asked coldly, "Is there something you need?"

Facing Yang Mei’s cold demeanor, Zhuang Shuyuan didn’t seem offended, instead maintaining her smile, saying, "The Inspection Department received urgent news that needs reporting to Mr. Liang."

Since it was official business, Yang Mei couldn’t just send her away, but she didn’t invite the woman inside, instead telling Lin Ya, "Lin Ya, could you call Liang Yuan for me?"

Lin Ya, unaware of the entanglement between the two, could sense something was off.

She asked no more, got up swiftly, and headed towards Liang Yuan and Yang Mei’s bedroom area.

As she moved, Zhuang Shuyuan’s gaze was immediately drawn to her graceful figure.

Her eyebrows subtly furrowed, thinking about this woman’s looks and physique...

"Damn, yet another who fits his taste!"

Zhuang Shuyuan was secretly annoyed, no wonder Liang Yuan hadn’t been visiting her for a while, there was yet another woman in his house!

She contemplated returning to check the records to figure out who this woman was.

She’s even more skilled than herself, already mingling into Liang Yuan’s home.

It seemed Yang Mei hadn’t rejected her either!

Zhuang Shuyuan was genuinely curious about what kind of means this woman had employed to tolerate the women in this house.

Soon enough, Lin Ya knocked on Liang Yuan’s door.

Liang Yuan stepped out, asking, "Lin Ya? What’s up?"

"Minister Zhuang from the Inspection Department is looking for you."

Upon hearing this, Liang Yuan’s brow immediately furrowed, turning his head towards the doorway to look at Zhuang Shuyuan.

His expression instantly darkened, then he looked towards Yang Mei.

Yang Mei didn’t show anger or any particular emotion, instead smiling and saying to Liang Yuan, "Take care of the urgent matters, we’ll save dinner for you tonight, me and Lin Ya."

Liang Yuan smiled at her, walked up to her, and kissed her cheek, saying, "Wait for me."

"Mm."

Yang Mei’s smile widened; she understood the significance of Liang Yuan kissing her in front of Zhuang Shuyuan.

Sure enough, Zhuang Shuyuan’s smile stiffened a bit, but she obediently stood at the door.

"Go attend to your business." Yang Mei gently nudged Liang Yuan.

Liang Yuan smiled, then turned and walked towards the door.

"Let’s talk outside."

He said to Zhuang Shuyuan in a deep voice.

Zhuang Shuyuan’s heart skipped, sensing Liang Yuan’s anger, which scared her a little.

However, she quickly thought to herself, this time she genuinely had urgent matters, rather than coming ’on purpose.’

She hastened her steps to quickly follow Liang Yuan outside.

Just as they reached the bamboo stairs, Liang Yuan suddenly turned around, grabbing Zhuang Shuyuan’s arm.

In an instant, they lifted off the ground, and Zhuang Shuyuan let out a startled scream.

Liang Yuan’s speed was too fast, and as soon as she opened her mouth, it filled with snowflakes.

Terrified, Zhuang Shuyuan quickly closed her mouth, clutching Liang Yuan’s arm tightly.

Not long after, they had already flown to the woods above the cliff.

Zhuang Shuyuan didn’t know how to fly, and this maneuver truly frightened her, her legs trembling.

Liang Yuan spoke coldly, "I remember telling you not to intrude into my life!"

He turned his head to look at Zhuang Shuyuan, his eyes frosty.

Zhuang Shuyuan’s heart trembled, a huge wave of fear surging through her.

She quickly replied, "I have urgent matters, there really is something urgent."

Liang Yuan frowned, staring at her, until Zhuang Shuyuan turned pale and couldn’t take it anymore, only then did he say coldly, "You better really have something!"