Chapter 1126: Chapter 77: Is It the Kind of Bath I’m Thinking Of?

When the ancient empire awakens from its slumber, takes steps to climb the stairs, and returns to its throne, no one, no power can stop its advancing footsteps.

The return of the Four Seas Commerce Guild has injected a powerful elixir into the body of this ancient emperor, with boiling blood flowing through it, making its steps extraordinarily heavy and strong.

The intrusion of King Solomon did not have any substantial impact on the revival of the empire.

Most people didn’t even know from where this insignificant character came, except that the flipping performance of the flying whale provided some local gossip over tea and meals, leaving no other traces.

Likewise, no one cared about those children favored by God, as they were not as important as they thought themselves to be.

The big crocodiles of the Four Seas Commerce Guild quietly devoured the resources and territories left behind by the Joshua People, creating no ripples in the market.

At the beginning of July, Wang Yunxiao received an invitation to Dumpling’s wedding.

Dumpling was getting married to the elder Sister Zhang Huan, who was several gold bars wealthier.

Rather than a marriage, it looked more like finding himself a stepmother.

Of course, as Dumpling loved her, the brothers would certainly support him.

The entire wedding process was not too complicated, as Zhang Huan was older and didn’t want to make it a big deal, inviting idle chatter. Dumpling also had no relatives, just these brothers who had shared meals together.

In the past, Dumpling had always been hanging on in the Special Service Section, drawing a salary with the brothers. But now with the elder brother gone, even though the brothers wouldn’t say anything, he still didn’t want to take advantage and voluntarily offered to resign.

He also had no plans to continue schooling, having already settled to run the school cafeteria and focusing on making babies with Zhang Huan behind closed doors.

Zhang Huan’s age, in later generations, might not even have graduated from college, but in this era, it was considered late marriage and childbirth. Waiting any longer for children would be too late. She also had business to take care of at her clothing store, making having and raising children rather inconvenient.

It required a great deal of time and effort from both of them.

To outsiders, this didn’t seem like the best choice for Dumpling, but he still chose it nevertheless.

In matters like this, only he who drinks the water knows if it’s cold or warm.

What you think is good, others might not be willing to choose.

With Dumpling settling down, the other brothers also made progress in career and love.

Guozi did well in the Special Service Section and received a commendation from Director Qin.

Youtiao and Chen Yan officially confirmed their relationship, and Chen Yan’s parents had no objections, though they hadn’t reached the engagement stage yet.

Matuan and Youbing planned to continue their high school education, as the girls they had set their eyes on were quite young and needed nurturing.

Wormwood planned to quit studying, being exceptionally talented in shooting, he caught the eye of the Qilin Army, which offered good terms for him to join the army later that year.

Privately, Youtiao told Wang Yunxiao that the Divine Artifact Sword of Impermanence at the branch office was stolen some days ago.

To be honest, that sword was originally something the Special Service Bureau used as bait. What exactly they intended to catch, Wang Yunxiao wasn’t sure, but once the sword was in his hands, no one dared to steal it.

It wasted all the efforts of setting the stage before.

Another Divine Artifact, Izumo, ended up in the hands of Uesugi Risa. This girl seemed to have gotten involved in some strange incident, but Wang Yunxiao didn’t need to worry about such troublesome things anymore.

The Special Service Bureau had its work, and the Navy had its plans.

On July 15th, a weekend, there was a huge gas pipeline explosion in the Seaside District.

In the morning, Wang Yunxiao went for his usual exercise and then brought breakfast back to serve the sick family ancestor.

Halfway through, he received a call from Yan Yu’an.

“Are you free today?”

“I suppose… what’s up?”

“Old Han is back, want to meet up?”

“Wasn’t he out training? How did he return so soon?”

“Who knows? Maybe he heard about some woman who jinxed yet another fiancé and decided to come back.”

Of course, that’s all nonsense.

Yan Yu’an must have something serious in mind.

It’s just inconvenient to talk about over the phone.

Wang Yunxiao raised his wrist to glance at his watch. “Alright, when?”

“Right now, I’ll come pick you up.”

Wow, this must be urgent.

Returning to the hospital room, Wang Yunxiao said goodbye to Li Mumu, saying he must go out.

Li Mumu’s expression was quite peculiar.

“It’s only been a few days, and you’re already tired of me? Don’t you remember how I took care of you back then?”

“I’m not tired of you.”

“Then you’re bored. Your wife is still lying in the hospital unable to get up, and you’re going out to drink and revel…”

“Read fewer novels, don’t keep creating drama for me every day!”

Wang Yunxiao confidently asserted, “I’m going out for proper business. When I come back, I’ll bring you something tasty.”

“Alright then, I forgive you.”

“Don’t act like I’ve already done something wrong, alright!”

Li Mumu was an absolute actress.

Hardly anyone knows, because she never acted this way in front of others.

The Eldest Miss Li always carried herself with dignity in public.

Only when alone with Wang Yunxiao did she wildly dramatize herself.

Yan Yu’an arrived swiftly.

Wang Yunxiao hadn’t waited long at the compound gate before he saw his car.

Opening the car door, the smell inside almost knocked Wang Yunxiao out.

Han Bin seemed as if he had just been fished out of a construction site’s cesspool, exuding a revolting odor from head to toe.

“Did you go train in a septic tank?”

“Just got back, haven’t had a chance to clean up yet.”

Han Bin smiled, revealing rows of white teeth.

“Old Yan arranged for a bath, so I won’t be polite.”

“A bath?”

Wang Yunxiao checked the time. “Where do you find a bath this early in the morning?”

Yan Yu’an shrugged and said, “Remember the Liusheng Dojo I mentioned before.”

Oh…

Hmm?

Wang Yunxiao raised his eyebrows, “Is it the kind of bath I’m thinking of?”

“Exactly the kind you’re thinking of.”

“Going at this time?”

“What else? If we go at night to such a place, wouldn’t it raise suspicions?”

“And you think going during broad daylight clears that suspicion?”

“Fewer people in the day.”

Even with fewer people, it’s not appropriate, my wife’s still in the hospital unable to care for herself!

Wang Yunxiao glanced guiltily at the Navy Compound growing distant behind him.

Your driving is too fast, not giving me any chance to refuse or get out of the car.

“Old Yan, judging by your tone, you’ve been there often, huh?”

“I’ve never been.”

Yan Yu’an shook his head firmly, “This is all hearsay from others.”

I don’t believe you! You even know there are fewer people during the day and claim you’ve never been?