Once, I wanted to be a good person-Chapter 838 - 209. Picked up a great bargain for nothing?_2
Chapter 838: 209. Picked up a great bargain for nothing?_2
If He Weidao and the Jiang Family wanted to harm Fang Ze by luring him away from the Provincial Government, he could understand that. But why would the Bai Family, the Special Service Department, and the Federal Defense Team, factions and families close to him, also be pushing for this event? What was their reason?
It couldn’t be that they were annoyed simply because he didn’t want to use his feelings as a bargaining chip, and so the Bai Family wanted to hurt him, could it?
And the Minister of the Special Service Department, who had wanted to discuss the poaching of Black Shadow with Fang Ze just yesterday, couldn’t possibly want to kill him today, could he?
Fang Ze always felt there was something he didn’t know about the situation.
Should he go and inquire about it with a faction?
With this thought, Fang Ze couldn’t help but remember the invitation from the three families of the Directly Governed State for tonight.
His eyes brightened as he took out the invitation from the three families of the Directly Governed State from the Space Folding Bag and handed it over to Councilor Jia.
Receiving the invitation from Fang Ze, Councilor Jia scrutinized it carefully, pondered for a moment, then said with a smile, “Young Master, the three noble families of the Directly Governed State have invited you to an appointment tonight and mentioned there are important matters to discuss. I think… it might be related to this situation.”
“At the time, you could try to probe the truth and see if there’s any trickery involved.”
“I’ll go back this afternoon and also make further inquiries about this matter, to see if there are any clues… Just don’t have too high expectations. Because I’m not sure if the issue is too sensitive, but these past few days I’ve made subtle inquiries to several people, and yet not one has let slip the slightest hint.”
Hearing this, Fang Ze nodded slightly, “Alright.”
To be honest, this scheme orchestrated by various factions was indeed too mysterious, and nobody knew whether it was good or bad. Thus, in a situation like this, Councilor Jia’s pledge of allegiance before the situation became clear was especially precious. As a result, Fang Ze changed his previously somewhat cool demeanor and warmly welcomed Councilor Jia.
The lunch was enjoyed by both host and guest.
When leaving, Councilor Jia once again bowed to Fang Ze and said, “Young Master, then this subordinate will take his leave now. I will report any news to you at the first opportunity. And if you have any orders, please do not hesitate to instruct me.”
Fang Ze warmly patted his shoulder and replied, “Rest assured, Mr. Jia, since I treat you as one of us, I will not be polite. Of course, I will also remember your merits, never forgetting them.”
Hearing Fang Ze’s words, Councilor Jia smiled at Fang Ze, bowed once more, and then departed the Si Family estate with the accompaniment of a Hei Yu-level officer.
Fang Ze did not escort him personally, merely standing at the villa entrance, watching him leave from a distance. Only after Councilor Jia had walked far away did Black Shadow, who had been standing by Fang Ze’s side, quietly ask, “Young Master, do you really intend to take him back under your command?”
Hearing Black Shadow’s loaded question, Fang Ze did not answer immediately, but instead countered, “What? Are there different opinions at home?”
Black Shadow carefully said, “It’s not that there are different opinions… It’s just that… everyone looks down upon someone like Councilor Jia, who, when the master family was at its lowest, betrayed us for his own gain, and now that we’re rising again, he comes crawling back.”
Upon hearing Black Shadow’s words, Fang Ze smiled and said, “I understand everyone’s feelings. But… if our family is to grow, relying only on us is not enough.”
“And to start from scratch in training and recruiting new people would be too slow.”
“Especially for those in high positions, getting them to switch loyalties is even harder.”
“So, those with a background in the past Si Family and some sentimental ties are the best choice.”
“With a past relationship and by showing our strength and potential, those who were once fence-sitters will naturally begin to waver and ponder returning.”
“We just need to make clear our attitude of bygones being bygones and our welcome to these people, coupled with the example of buying the bones of a willing horse in the case of Councilor Jia. It won’t be long before we attract their allegiance.”
“After all, it’s much more comfortable to attach oneself to a thriving noble family than to struggle on one’s own.”
“In this way, our family will soon experience rapid development.”
Hearing Fang Ze’s words, Black Shadow silently nodded, acknowledging, “Yes. Young Master is wise.”
Seeing her spirits still low, Fang Ze smiled and patted her, saying, “Alright, don’t think too much about it.”
“A family also has Inner Officials and Outer Officials. No matter how well they perform, there is a difference between them and you.”
“In terms of closeness and trust, I of course trust and feel closest to you.”
Hearing what Fang Ze said, Black Shadow finally showed a happy smile. She bowed and said, “On behalf of the 418 surviving old soldiers, I thank the Young Master for his trust.”
After saying this, as if she remembered something, she added, “Oh right, Young Master. That girl you asked me to bring back last time, she has stopped insisting on seeing you these past few days and has started to practice seriously.”
“But….”
At this point, Black Shadow hesitated before saying, “Today, she suddenly changed and her strength leaped two levels, breaking through directly from a mid-level Awakener to Fusion stage, and she didn’t use the powers we provided.”
“It seems… a bit odd.” fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
When the topic of Miaomiao came up, Fang Ze didn’t show any concern and laughed as he asked in return, “And what do you think… is the reason for her rapid advancement in strength?”
