Twisted Dreams-Chapter 127 - 99: Wei Na
Imperial Capital.
Wei Ming drove the car to the entrance of a courtyard.
The owner of the courtyard has the surname Liu.
The Liu Family, one of the Four Great Families of the Imperial Capital.
The patriarch is Liu Changgen, the director of the Imperial Capital Discipline Inspection Bureau.
A spirited woman stood smiling at the doorway.
Wei Ming took a fruit basket and milk out of the car trunk and walked towards the door, smiling happily:
"Sister, I’ve come to see you."
This was the person he admired most, the pride of heaven—Wei Na.
Even as a student, she was the child everyone talked about, the leader from childhood to adulthood, and eventually married into a wealthy family.
No telling how many people were jealous to death.
Wei Na patted Wei Ming on the shoulder:
"Good boy, you’ve gotten strong, come inside."
Wei Na met Wei Ming as she walked inside, and they saw an elderly woman coming towards them.
The elderly woman wore a black cheongsam, with jade green jewelry on her neck and thumb.
This is Liu Changgen’s wife, Wei Na’s mother-in-law.
Putting aside these details, she herself is from a merchant family.
Wei Ming quickly greeted her politely:
"Hello, Auntie."
The elderly woman looked at the milk and fruit in Wei Ming’s hands, instinctively pinching her nose:
"Leave it at the door."
Wei Ming felt a bit awkward and placed the milk and fruits at the door.
The elderly woman called into the house:
"Xiaotian, add two more dishes for lunch."
A young maid came out and replied respectfully:
"Yes, madam."
The elderly woman pointed at the fruits and milk at the door:
"Also, handle this."
Wei Ming felt even more awkward.
He snuck a glance at his sister.
He was afraid his sister would lose her temper, affecting the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship.
His sister was a downright tigress with a fiery temper.
If it affected the relationship because of him, he’d feel guilty.
Wei Na slightly bowed, respectfully saying:
"I’m sorry, mom, Xiaoming rarely visits our home and doesn’t know the rules. I’ll go to the room with Xiaoming first."
Wei Ming was stunned.
This humble appearance, is she still his sister?
The elderly woman didn’t respond and walked out the door.
Wei Na took Wei Ming’s hand and entered her room.
Returning to her room, Wei Na shifted back to the familiar demeanor Wei Ming knew.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed casually, she invited Wei Ming to eat snacks, complaining:
"It’s just too picky, fruit and milk have to be organic."
Wei Ming felt a bit upset.
It seems that his sister who married into a wealthy family, isn’t living well either.
Wei Ming bowed his head:
"Where’s my brother-in-law?"
Wei Na replied:
"He’s at work, just transferred to the South Sea Public Security Bureau."
Transferred from the Imperial Capital to the South Sea, and in a couple of years, transferred back to the Imperial Capital.
It’s called ’lateral transfer,’ but it’s a step up.
Fortunately, due to the Green Grass Sanatorium incident, Wei Na’s husband got the opportunity for a golden touch in the South Sea.
Wei Ming said:
"Actually, you could move out."
Wei Na shook her head:
"Mom wouldn’t agree. Your brother-in-law can’t live without her, and he’s anxious to return to the Imperial Capital. And... I have no money to pay rent."
Wei Ming looked at his sister incredulously.
He’s heard of his brother-in-law’s over-dependence on his mother.
But... Liu family’s young mistress? No money?
Wei Na chuckled:
"Don’t look at me like that, Liu family is strict with daughters-in-law, I rarely go out."
Anger appeared on Wei Ming’s face:
"Not even allowed out?!
What exactly does sister count as?
A housewife?
Sister is no vase!
She was always a top student, even at Imperial Capital University of Political Science and Law; a standout figure in the law enforcement specialty!
How could she, loving freedom, live such a life?
Wei Na said softly:
"Mingming, you must understand choices come with a price. Our family is poor, and your sister didn’t want to live a poor life."
Wei Na didn’t love the young master of the Liu family who pursued her wildly during university days.
She loved the power of the Liu family.
Love with a purpose requires a price; she couldn’t have both bread and distant dreams.
Wei Ming felt like a stone weighed on his heart:
"Doesn’t Liu Xian care about you?"
Wei Na pouted:
"He listens to his mom."
Many women married into affluent families are like this, appearing glamorous; whoever suffers knows the truth.
Wei Ming asked in a low voice:
"Liu Changgen is seriously ill, what are you planning to do?"
Wei Na blinked:
"I’m the daughter-in-law of the Liu Family, of course, I’ll stand with the Liu Family through thick and thin.
Hey? Wait a minute, how did you know father-in-law is sick?
We’ve been keeping it very confidential...."
Wei Ming looked seriously at his sister:
"I’m not the same useless person I used to be.
I can protect you now, and I don’t need you to do anything more for me."
Wei Na was stunned for two seconds, then smiled and touched Wei Ming’s head, comforted:
"Alright, sister will wait for you to grow up quickly and then protect your sister and nephew in the future."
"Nephew?"
Wei Ming quickly looked at his sister’s slightly bulging belly.
He thought his sister had just gained weight, but it turns out she had a baby.
"My nephew....."
The blood connection made Wei Ming feel not only tenderness towards the little life in his sister’s belly but also an indescribable sense of responsibility toward the younger generation.
Wei Na didn’t notice the change on Wei Ming’s face, gripping his hand, she wanted to tell her brother a lot.
Not sure where to start, she began talking about gossip in the Imperial Capital.
Like how Young Master Xie actually became a monk.
He returned a few days ago, probably to fight with Xie’s adopted son over inheritance.
Also, Zhang Family unexpectedly had another unknown young master.
Interestingly, that Young Master Zhang also became a monk.
The gossip in the Imperial Capital is colorful, each story enough for the old folks at the village entrance to discuss for a year.
Wei Ming listened quietly.
...
The sound of a text message came through.
Wei Ming picked up his phone; it was a message from the Security Administration.
A new relic might be opening, and the Security Administration was mobilizing personnel.
Determination flashed in Wei Ming’s eyes.
Relics were perilous; he used to tell himself only a fool would venture into them.
But this time, he had to go to the relic.
His past life had been carefree and reckless.
He thought as long as he had a big tree-like sister, he could live without worries all his life.
Now seeing his sister’s life, he wanted to slap himself.
Wei Ming wanted to seek a future, allowing Wei Na to hold her head high in the Liu Family.
Gaining opportunities in the relic, becoming a powerful Extraordinary, he could become a Senior Administrator of the Security Administration.
By then, he could be the backbone for his sister.
Suddenly, Wei Ming stood up and interrupted his sister’s gossip:
"Sis, there’s a task, I have to go now."
Wei Na’s eyes showed a hint of panic, reluctantly asking:
"Can’t you stay for a meal?"
She bit her lip:
"Or let’s go out to eat?"
There was only pain left in Wei Ming’s eyes:
"I have to go on a business trip to the South Sea, I’ll accompany you when I return."
His sister was a gold digger?
His sister was infatuated with noble families?
None of this stopped Wei Ming from feeling sorry for his sister’s present life like a canary.
Wei Na sighed, smiling slightly:
"Alright, alright, visit your sister often.
I’ll call your brother-in-law later, go see him.
You see, getting the chance to work at the South Sea Public Security Bureau, we owe a lot to the Liu Family, we must be grateful."
Wei Ming nodded.
...
Wei Ming left the Liu Family, driving towards the Security Administration.
He went upstairs and knocked on Elder He’s office.
Wei Ming stood at attention, solemnly saying:
"Intermediate Administrator Wei Ming, requesting to participate in the next relic!"
Elder He took off his reading glasses, surprise written in his old eyes.
This always slacking-off Xiaowei suddenly showed so much enthusiasm?
Elder He said:
"Sect Leader Zhang mentioned, the next relic will be very dangerous. Do you really want to go?"
Wei Ming said seriously:
"If you’re afraid of death, you’re unfit to be an Administrator; one cannot become strong without repeated trials!
I want to relieve Xia Country of its worries and the official worries, please give me the chance to grow!"
Elder He applauded:
"Good! You’ll lead the next relic!"
Wei Ming raised an eyebrow:
"I’m leading? What about Sect Leader Zhang?"
Elder He said in a low voice:
"He is firstly the Sect Leader of Shu Mountain and secondly a special consultant for the Security Administration.
For the next relic, Sect Leader Zhang attaches great importance and wishes to lead Shu Mountain disciples to explore it.
Sect Leader Zhang sensed through Blood Moon that a sea area near the South Sea is abnormal, probably the location of the next relic.
He is willing to share this information, which is already commendable.
Xiaowei, the Security Administration lacks a figure to hold the line.
You, you must work hard."
Wei Ming stood at attention, chest out and head held high:
"I promise not to let the Director down!"
Wei Ming didn’t realize a faint aura of desire appeared around him.
The Desire Power was growing, and soon it might become the Desire Power capable of producing the Desire Potion.
