Signing In At The Civil Affairs Bureau, I Was Rewarded With A Gorgeous Wife

"Nangong Han, are we really at this point and you're still not coming out?"

Old Ouyang Shu had left his seat, Ouyang Rong went to another private room to accompany guests for drinks, and now the person with the highest status from the Ouyang Family at this banquet was only Ouyang Jie left.

He knocked on the table, glaring at the embarrassed Nangong Han with an unfriendly expression on his face.

Nangong Han was truly afraid now, on one hand, the mindless Wu Batian had stood up for him, if he continued to shrink back, he would definitely be looked down upon!

On the other hand, he really didn't want to get involved in so many matters, after all, his status as the heir was hanging by a thread, and his group of brothers were eyeing him eagerly, ready to strike. If he took a fall today, he could already picture how miserable his life would become!

"What's wrong? Do I need to personally invite you?"

Ouyang Jie impatiently yelled out.

Nangong Han gritted his teeth and stood up, better to risk a fight to the death and join forces with the Hu Family than be ridiculed for not having the guts.

"Ouyang Jie, you know the kind of person Ba Tian is. He's just drunk today, why don't you stop holding it against a younger brother?"

Nangong Han slowly walked forward and said.

Ouyang Jie looked up and glanced at him, sneering repeatedly: "You guy, filled with dirty tricks, would Wu Batian dare make trouble at such an event without you fanning the flames behind the scenes?!"

Nangong Han felt he was being wronged to death!!

Dammit, this was all Hu Shengpeng's gang stirring things up, what the hell did it have to do with me!

I just came here today to have a few drinks and a chat, why must you drag me into this mess???

"Ba Tian, hurry up and apologize to your Jie Brother!"

Nangong Han pushed Wu Batian slightly and hurriedly said, "What you did today was indeed too much!"

If it was to apologize to Song Yun, Wu Batian would be a million times reluctant in his heart, but apologizing to Ouyang Jie didn't put any pressure on him. For one, Ouyang Jie's status was much higher than his own, and two, he actually really admired Ouyang Jie.

"Sorry Jie Brother, I was wrong in this matter. I shouldn't have looked for trouble with Song Yun during the old man's birthday banquet..."

"Even if we let this matter slide, you cannot trouble Song Yun. He's my brother! If anyone bothers him in Forty-nine City, it's as if they are bothering me!"

Ouyang Jie's expression was very serious, which made Wu Batian's face change.

I'm already giving you face, and you still won't let me step down!

Still insist on nitpicking a fight with me???

At this moment, Wu Batian's favorable impression of Ouyang Jie vanished completely.

"Fine, fine, fine, you have the higher status, so of course what you say goes!"

Wu Batian said sarcastically, "Today it was my own brain that had a problem to dare trouble your good brother. I won't be an eyesore here any longer, I'm leaving first!"

After saying that, Wu Batian left the banquet in a huff, leaving everyone staring at each other, thinking that Wu Batian was too straightforward!

You have gone, but what did those words you just said mean?

This was clearly an attempt to embarrass the Ouyang Family, wasn't it?

"Hu Shengpeng, Nangong Han, are you two planning to leave too?"

Ouyang Jie looked at them both with an unfriendly tone.

Hu Shengpeng naturally wouldn't leave, after all, he still had to save face. And Nangong Han didn't dare leave, for doing so would confirm his role in stirring up Wu Batian behind the scenes.

"Since you're not leaving, then have a good drink. Our Ouyang Family is still very friendly to friends!"

The matter having settled down, Ouyang Jie poured a glass of wine with a smile and said, "These people are just like donkeys; they neither advance when pushed nor retreat when beaten. If anyone bothers you later, have them come find me!"

"Song Yun has you as a friend, and I, as an elder, can rest assured!"

Bai Jingbing said with relief.

But just as his words fell, the phone rang, coming from the sanatorium.

"What's the matter?"

Bai Jingbing's heart clenched.

"Old Master Bai... has fainted again, and even the doctors are at a loss!"

The subordinate stammered.

After hearing this, Bai Jingbing's face turned pale. It had come, it had finally come—the day he had been dreading!

"What's happened?"

Song Yun could see the sudden change in Bai Jingbing's complexion and asked with a slight frown.

"Your grandfather... he's not going to make it..."

"???"

"???"

That's impossible!

Song Yun knew about Elder Bai's health condition, especially since he had transferred energy to the old man himself; it shouldn't have deteriorated so soon!

"Then you should hurry over!"

Ouyang Jie was acutely aware of the upheaval Elder Bai's death could cause in Forty-nine City. He sighed deeply, knowing that the coming days would be troubled.

"Song Yun, come with me!"

Right now, Bai Jingbing's head was filled with Qi Shan's entrustment to him, and he felt they had to try everything possible, even if it seemed like clutching at straws.

Although Song Yun didn't have a deep fondness for the Bai Family, he knew that human life was paramount, and this was not the time for pettiness.

"Let's go!"

The two hurriedly got into the car and sped toward the Jade Spring Sanatorium.

By the time they arrived at Elder Bai's villa, it was already surrounded by people inside and out.

With Bai Weiguo away from Forty-nine City, Bai Jingbing had become the pillar everyone relied on, and they all made way for him upon his arrival.

Entering the old man's sickroom, Bai Haoxue was sitting inside looking sleazy, his eyes rolling around schemingly.

"Mom, how's dad doing?"

Bai Jingbing approached the bed and saw his father lying peacefully. He couldn't believe it and stepped back in shock. Had he arrived too late?

Song Yun quickly stepped forward to take Elder Bai's pulse, which was extremely complicated, showing not a single sign of life.

However, amidst the various pulses, there seemed to be a very faint heartbeat!

It was weak, but Song Yun immediately found the source of the heartbeat, the heart!

"Heart-Piercing Gu!"

This thought flashed through Song Yun's mind.

This was going to be difficult!

The Heart-Piercing Gu was typically a Gu Master's life-bound Gu, which entered the host's body through food or drink and could remain dormant indefinitely unless awakened by the Gu Master. Once awakened, it would drill toward the host's heart.

Then, it would slowly devour the host, leading to a painful death!

An autopsy would likely just indicate a heart attack as the cause.

"Get me two liang of Heavy Building and three qian of Xue Jian..."

Song Yun rattled off a list of Chinese medicines, leaving Bai Jingbing bewildered on the side.

"Go now!"

Song Yun turned and yelled, "If we're any later, the old man really won't be able to hold on!"

Bai Jingbing uttered a couple of acknowledgments and went personally to gather the medicines.

Luckily, they were at a sanatorium. Due to the need to cater to various leaders' health, they had a full stock of both Chinese and Western medicines. Within minutes, he hurried back in with a bag of herbs.

Song Yun ground the herbs into powder and blew them into the old man's face.

The medicine entered Elder Bai's nostrils, and he sneezed several times unconsciously.

Then he fell back into a coma.

Is that it?

The Bai Family members, both inside and outside the room, glared at Song Yun angrily.

"Second brother, you don't really believe this kid has any real skills, do you?"

Bai Haoxue said coldly from the side, "The old man's already like this; let's not torment him anymore, shall we?"