My profession is too unique.

Chapter 86 A Mess (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

What will be announced?
Yuan Chenyang subconsciously guessed that Zhang Hongbo's complacent appearance was not good news.

But I don't seem to have any leverage over myself.

“I’ll do it.” Gu Bing stood up and said calmly, “According to Judge Xia Hanshi’s decision, Zhang Hongbo’s position as city lord has been removed. Yuan Chenyang, the Minister of Supervision, will temporarily take over.”

"Remove me from my position? What exactly is he…" Yuan Chenyang subconsciously thought, then his face suddenly stiffened, becoming quite interesting, his voice dry: "Remove Zhang Hongbo from his position as city lord?"

“Indeed, congratulations, City Lord Yuan.” Gu Bing nodded.

"Congratulations," Zhang Hongbo said.

“Ha…” Yuan Chenyang stared at Zhang Hongbo and suddenly burst into laughter, “You, you, you’re quite the actor. When I walked in, you looked like you had everything under control, and I thought something was going to happen to me.”

"I didn't expect it to be you who caused the problem, haha..."

"The deed has already happened, and I've accepted it. Am I supposed to keep wearing a long face forever?" Zhang Hongbo said calmly.

"Stop pretending." Although Yuan Chenyang still didn't know what was going on, he felt a surge of frustration welling up inside him and burst into laughter.
"I know you too well. We've been partners for years. Do I even need to tell you about your controlling nature? The entire supervisory department is full of people you've planted!"

Yang Yan and Gu Bing remained silent. As high-ranking officials in Nanfeng, they must have had some friction.

"He's putting on this act of maintaining a respectable facade, but who knows where he's secretly wiping away tears." Yuan Chenyang was in a good mood, even patting your bald head. "Old Zhang, what happened? You were stripped of your city lord position. Has corruption gotten to you?"

Zhang Hongbo's face was grim, and he said coldly, "You failed to recognize talent; Zhang Feng is colluding with the Ghost God Cult."

"The Cult of the Devious Gods?" Yuan Chenyang's teasing expression faded, replaced by a more serious one. "You misjudged him? That's your brother, after all."

"Old Xia has basically confirmed that Zhang Hongbo is clean," Gu Bing added.

"I see. No wonder you're still alive. Old Xia, you're so kind."

Yuan Chenyang was overjoyed to suddenly be appointed city lord, as he wouldn't normally have been given the position.

Although it's currently an "era," once the news reaches Yingfeng...

His teacher naturally wouldn't let him go down there again, and as a result, his opinion of Xia Hanshi improved considerably.

It was indeed a case of misinformation. Judge Xia was still handling the case impartially; where did all this bad reputation come from?

When Xia Hanshi was mentioned, the expressions of the three of them became somewhat subtle.

Zhang Hongbo's previously unpleasant expression softened. He glanced at the spirited Yuan Chenyang and couldn't help but say, "City Lord Yuan, you've been hiding your true colors very well."

Yuan Chenyang frowned. "What do you mean? Speak plainly, don't beat around the bush."

"Su Chen is a really good prospect," Zhang Hongbo remarked.

"What do you mean?" Yuan Chenyang's face turned stern at the mention of Su Chen. "Are you trying to threaten me?"

"What are you thinking? How could I dare..." Zhang Hongbo frowned, then slowly said, "How could I dare threaten Elder Xia's student..."

"Old Xia's student?" Yuan Chenyang's expression froze, and he suddenly realized something. He quickly looked at Yang Yan and Gu Bing, who awkwardly turned their heads away.

Yuan Chenyang's heart sank to the bottom. It seemed like his student had really been taken away.

Seeing Yuan Chenyang's sullen face, Zhang Hongbo felt much better.

"Master Xia, has Su Chen already been accepted as a student?"

Perhaps out of resentment, Yuan Chenyang still wanted to be absolutely certain.

“That’s right.” A voice suddenly came from behind. Yang Yan and Gu Bing immediately stood up and said, “Elder Xia.”

Yuan Chenyang turned his head, his expression a mixture of tears and laughter, and said, "Old Xia..."

"He looks like the teacher has died, but the third brother is still alive," Xia Hanshi said casually.

Yuan Chenyang immediately composed himself and couldn't help but say, "Elder Xia, Su Chen... I discovered him first."

“I know.” Xia Hanshi nodded, taking it for granted. “So, you will become the Lord of Nanfeng City without any obstacles. Otherwise, your teacher would have to pay a price to make this happen.”

“But…” Yuan Chenyang struggled, “Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for you to do this?”

Xia Hanshi glanced at him with surprise and said bluntly, "Following me is more promising than following you. If you follow him, he is a student of the judge's student, but if you follow me, you are a student of the judge. The resources and status are different."

"Besides, don't you have quite a few teachers? I'm only his second teacher, it's not like he doesn't acknowledge you."

"Besides, ask your teacher if he approves of this deal."

Yuan Chenyang was speechless. It was indeed true. At each stage of growth, there would be new teachers who would guide him for a while.

Moreover, based on his understanding of his teacher, he would probably accept it.

"I hope you will treat him well." Yuan Chenyang lowered his head helplessly.

"Nonsense!" Xia Hanshi retorted, "He's my student, of course I'll treat him well, do you need to tell me?"

The presiding judge said impatiently, "Alright, now that you're back, Yang Yan, tell him what's been happening lately and take over the case." Only then did Yang Yan, who had been as still as a wooden stake, step forward and begin to explain in detail.

Yuan Chenyang's already pale face gradually turned ashen.

"Even the Black Tuo Priests are here? What exactly is in Nanfeng City?"

"What?! The Black Tuo Statue?! They're preparing to summon the vessel of the Demon God!"

"Even with Elder Xia's help, how did he still manage to escape..." Yuan Chenyang paused, swallowing the rest of his sentence.

What a mess this is!

If things go wrong, Nanfeng City will be destroyed. What use is this city lord to him then?

Seeing Yuan Chenyang's changing expressions, Zhang Hongbo felt even more at ease.

"Don't worry, if anything goes wrong, just use Zhang Hongbo as a scapegoat, and you won't be affected." Xia Hanshi said this bluntly, "After all, his brother is to blame."

"I'll help you out of respect for Su Chen."

Zhang Hongbo's face froze instantly.

Yuan Chenyang was slightly taken aback, his mindset was very complicated, he didn't expect Xia Hanshi to have considered things so thoroughly.

Is it because Su Chen suits his taste so well that he loves her because of her?
Is a teacher's status based on their students? That feels so strange...

Yuan Chenyang quickly got into work mode and started reviewing previous materials.

Xia Hanshi disappeared again without a sound.

"...Transfer Su Chen to the North City Branch..." The newly appointed City Lord Yuan quickly found a transfer order, immediately looked up and shouted angrily: "Zhang Hongbo, you've gone too far! Who gave you permission to use Su Chen as bait?"

“So, I paid the price.” Zhang Hongbo’s reaction was very calm. He looked at Yuan Chenyang deeply and said, “Old Yuan, you really hid it very well. You had two pieces of red gold, and you just left them in Nanfeng without any regard for them.”

The enraged Yuan Chenyang froze for a moment, his eyes... Crimson Gold?
By the time he realized what was happening, Zhang Hongbo had already left, and his voice could be faintly heard from the doorway, "Go in, Lord Yuan, he's waiting for you."

The next moment, Su Chen walked in.

Yuan Chenyang's expression became complicated, and he hesitated to speak.

Su Chen sensed the slightly awkward atmosphere and couldn't help but speak up, "Teacher, yes..."

"Sigh." Yuan Chenyang sighed, "It's my incompetence that I couldn't protect you."

Uh… Su Chen was slightly taken aback; he still wanted to apologize to Yuan Chenyang.

Yuan Chenyang got up from behind the table, the door closed automatically, and said with a wry smile, "I didn't expect it would be Elder Xia who came this time. I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Taking over as city lord gave Yuan Chenyang the feeling that he had sold out Su Chen to get all of this.

"Not at all, I think Old Xia is a good person." Su Chen felt that others had a misunderstanding about Old Xia, perhaps because Old Xia's way of doing things was indeed unconventional.

Yuan Chenyang pondered for a moment, "I have been away from Yingfeng for a long time, and most of the information about this presiding judge is just hearsay, which may really be a case of misinformation."

"Perhaps, this is not a bad thing for you; your future will be brighter."

Su Chen immediately said solemnly, "Teacher, I will remember everything you have done."

Yuan Chenyang couldn't help but feel pleased, "I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

He then added, "Remember, you can learn from Elder Xia in other areas, but try to avoid this kind of behavior."

"Understood." Su Chen nodded firmly.

Yuan Chenyang wasn't one to dwell on things too much, so he started chatting with Su Chen, and couldn't help but complain:
“That bastard Zhang Hongbo left me with such a mess. The priest and the Black Tuo statue are still on the run. I’m afraid that if it suddenly gets dark, the Black Tuo will descend.”

"Don't worry, we will definitely find them," Su Chen reassured him.

"I hope so..." Yuan Chenyang prayed, then added, "I want to take over as city lord. What do you think about Du Jingming taking over as Minister of Supervision?"

Du Jingming, who is Du Yu's father, was someone Su Chen understood. He said, "You can make the decision."

Yuan Chenyang wasn't actually asking him, but rather Xia Hanshi.

But after a moment's thought, Su Chen said, "Since Du Jingming is going to be a minister, shouldn't there be a vacancy for a deputy minister?"

"What do you mean?" Yuan Chenyang asked.

“Brother Sun…Sun Tai.” Su Chen said, “The clue about the General Warehouse was revealed by Sun Tai under pressure from Zhang Hongbo.”

Sun Pangzi himself couldn't easily mention such an achievement, so Su Chen naturally took his place.

"I see." Yuan Chenyang had no objection, as Sun Tai was also his old subordinate. He pondered for a moment and said, "Sun Tai is also a veteran. Although he is still a bit lacking, with you as guarantor, there shouldn't be any problem."

(End of this chapter)