Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 137: Cunning Seizure?

"Oh, look at you, crying now." Feeling the softness against his chest, Chen Xiaobei’s heart stirred as he comforted her. "There, there! Aren’t I alive and well?"

"For a piddling man like Li Xinghe to try and deal with me was like an ant trying to shake a tree—utterly overestimating his own strength. I took care of them in minutes!"

"Still talking tough," Luo Qingcheng pouted, her heart aching for him.

Turning around, she looked at her cousin with concern and asked, "Xiaoyi, you aren’t hurt, are you?"

"Cousin, I’m fine," Murong Xiaoyi replied, biting her lip and feeling deeply wronged.

I’m clearly the one who needs comforting the most! Not only did I fight a tough battle, but I was also bullied by that scoundrel, Chen Xiaobei. Yet you treat me with less than a tenth of the concern you show him!

Truthfully, Murong Xiaoyi felt so aggrieved that tears began to stream down her face.

Just as she was about to shamelessly seek comfort from her cousin, He Yongkun approached, beaming. "Doctor Chen, by eradicating the Li Family, you’ve removed a malignant tumor from Songshan."

"On behalf of the people of Songshan, I thank you, Doctor Chen!"

Chen Xiaobei replied awkwardly, "Magistrate He, you’re too kind. Li Xinghe wanted to kill me, so I was only defending myself."

"I understand. You can leave the rest to me." He Yongkun then pointed to the man in the military uniform and said, "Oh, yes, let me introduce you. This is Major Guo Yingqiang, a Deputy General under General Zhao Qingshan of the Songshan Imperial Guards!"

"Boss Luo had just called me. Major Guo happened to be in my office on business, so I asked for his help."

"But I didn’t expect your martial prowess to be so exceptional, Doctor Chen. All our worrying was for nothing, hahaha."

"Someone from the Zhao Family?" Chen Xiaobei frowned slightly, then smiled. "A pleasure, Major Guo. I’m covered in blood right now, so I won’t shake your hand, but thank you for bringing your troops."

Guo Yingqiang nodded, his gaze filled with a sharp arrogance, as if he didn’t take Chen Xiaobei seriously at all.

He said flatly, "As far as I know, Li Xinghe’s second grandson, Li Maochun, was an Earth Rank First Grade master."

"For you to tear him apart with your bare hands, you must be at least Earth Rank Third Grade, right?"

"I never expected a small place like Songshan to be hiding a master like you. It seems the Imperial Guards’ intelligence needs a thorough update."

"Major Guo, you overestimate me; I was purely lucky," Chen Xiaobei quickly interjected, not wanting to reveal too much about himself.

"Luck is a part of strength!" Guo Yingqiang continued. "With such formidable abilities, have you ever considered joining the military to serve the country?"

"General Zhao is currently recruiting, and I plan to introduce you to him. I believe with your skills, you could have a fine career in the military."

"That sounds fantastic!" He Yongkun said with a smile. "Major Guo, to be honest, Mr. Chen is not only exceptionally skilled in martial arts but is also a Divine Doctor."

"My daughter was once afflicted with the Seven Extremes Cold Yin Powder. No one in Songshan could save her, but Doctor Chen was the one who cured her."

"If he were to join the military, he would be a huge asset to General Zhao, like a tiger given wings."

"Is that so?" Guo Yingqiang’s eyes brightened. "I thought ’Doctor Chen’ was just a title. It turns out he really is a Divine Doctor!"

"In that case, come with me to meet the General."

But Chen Xiaobei just smiled. "Major Guo, I’m sorry, but I’m not really interested in joining the military!"

"What did you say?!" Guo Yingqiang was stunned, his eyes instantly flashing with displeasure.

He Yongkun thought he had misheard.

Though Songshan had the Four Great Families—the Luo, Li, Zhao, and He—even a child knew that the other three families weren’t in the same league as the Zhao Family.

Who was Zhao Qingshan? He was a state-appointed Two-Star Major General. Even the Mayor of Qingyang City had to show him considerable respect.

Now that Guo Yingqiang was offering an introduction to Zhao Qingshan, it was one thing not to kneel in gratitude, but to actually refuse? Was he out of his mind?

Truth be told, He Yongkun was genuinely angry.

He had originally planned to betroth He Zixuan to Chen Xiaobei if he agreed to work for Zhao Qingshan. Although Zhao Qingshan was based in Songshan, his status was far higher than Zhong Wannian’s. If he could marry off his daughter like that, it would be hard for He Yongkun *not* to get a promotion.

But now it seemed this Chen Xiaobei was just an unambitious good-for-nothing.

What’s so great about Luo Qingcheng? Once you hold a high position, what kind of woman couldn’t you bed?

He Yongkun felt Chen Xiaobei could still be saved.

But before he could speak, Chen Xiaobei waved his hand and said, "Major Guo, thank you for your kind intentions, but I have my own business. I really can’t join the military."

"However, if General Zhao ever needs my help, I will not shirk my duty and will serve him with utmost loyalty!"

Chen Xiaobei adopted a very humble attitude. The other party was a military man, after all, and Zhao Qingshan himself was a Half-step Heavenly Rank master. With his current strength, the man could probably crush him with a single finger. Unless it was absolutely necessary, Chen Xiaobei truly did not want to offend the Zhao Family.

"Hah, interesting!" Guo Yingqiang sneered. "In that case, forget it. Truly, rotten wood cannot be carved."

"Magistrate He, I assume you won’t need my help with what comes next?"

"Major Guo, you’re being too serious. Fighting crime is my duty as the magistrate; I won’t trouble you!"

He Yongkun sighed faintly, and the way he looked at Chen Xiaobei was no longer as sincere as before.

Of course, Chen Xiaobei was no fool. From their brief conversation, he had seen He Yongkun for what he was: a typical snob, a sycophantic politician who curried favor with the powerful.

But he was the magistrate, after all, and Chen Xiaobei still needed his help to acquire the Li Family’s assets.

So, Chen Xiaobei said, "Magistrate He, I have an idea. May I share it with you?"

He Yongkun replied displeasedly, "Speak."

"It’s like this," Chen Xiaobei coughed lightly. "With Li Xinghe dead, there’s no one to take over his family’s businesses. I plan to purchase all these assets at a fair price and restructure them."

"This way, not only can we solve the unemployment problem for many people, but we can also stimulate Songshan’s economy."

"I wonder if Magistrate He would agree?"

"This—" He Yongkun began to ponder.

Although he was somewhat displeased with Chen Xiaobei, what he said was correct. The Li Family’s enterprise was vast, and if their assets were left unattended, it would represent a significant loss of political achievement for him. Moreover, Chen Xiaobei was a Divine Doctor; He Yongkun couldn’t afford to burn that bridge completely.

With this in mind, He Yongkun was about to agree.

But before he could speak, Guo Yingqiang interjected, "Wait! I don’t think that’s appropriate."

"Major Guo, do you have another idea?" He Yongkun asked curiously.

Chen Xiaobei furrowed his brow. He hadn’t expected Guo Yingqiang to be so petty, targeting him just for refusing his offer.

What the hell does my acquiring the Li Family’s assets have to do with a soldier like you?

As expected, Guo Yingqiang glanced at Chen Xiaobei and mocked, "The Li Family has done nothing but evil for years. Their businesses are either casinos or nightclubs. Even if someone else acquires them, it’ll just be the same poison in a new bottle."

"In that case, it’s better to confiscate them. General Zhao happens to be short on military funds recently. Let’s use the Li Family’s assets to cover it!"

"Magistrate He, surely you have no objection to that?"

"FUCK!" Chen Xiaobei was instantly enraged.

He had seen shameless people before, but never anyone this shameless! This was nothing short of brazen robbery!