I am the villain in the book

The next day, early in the morning.

The night had passed, and the mountain forest was filled with the crisp sounds of birds, and the dew was glistening.

Xu Sui Sui still hadn't appeared, and no one knew where she had gone.

Although Wei Changtian didn't really care, Shen Ran was very worried about her safety.

Wei Changtian felt that Shen Ran might be interested in Xu Sui Sui, but he had never confirmed this with Shen Ran.

After all, it was unclear whether Xu Sui Sui was dead or alive, and besides, she had made it clear that she didn't like Shen Ran, and had only kept clamoring for Wei Changtian to introduce her to a few more handsome guys.

Handsome... This requirement wasn't too high, but it wasn't too low either.

At the very least, the only man Wei Changtian knew who was second only to himself in terms of looks should be Wei Xianzheng.

If he were to count down further, Chu Xianping would also do.

However, Chu Xianping already had a woman, and with his "unwavering loyalty," he certainly wouldn't be like him, having multiple boats at the same time.

Huh?

Thinking of this, Wei Changtian suddenly asked Chu Xianping, who was next to him, in a very gossipy manner.

"Brother Chu, how have you and Miss Song been lately?"

"..."

Chu Xianping was originally seizing the time to improve the new "codebook", but after hearing this question, he couldn't help but be stunned.

"Young Master, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

"Just curious."

Wei Changtian smiled and moved closer: "It's been several months since we came back from Fengyuan, when do you plan to marry Miss Song?"

"This..."

Chu Xianping rarely showed a trace of embarrassment: "I haven't thought about this yet."

He hesitated for a moment, and then said seriously:

"Young Master, Song Li wants to help me with things."

"Help you with things?"

Wei Changtian was a little puzzled: "Your relationship is no different from that of a husband and wife, isn't it normal for her to help you with things? Why are you frowning?"

"I'm not referring to things at home..."

Chu Xianping put down his pen and shook his head helplessly: "She wants to work in the Gongji Society."

"..."

Song Li wants to work in the Gongji Society?

From a brothel to the underworld, is this woman so "ambitious"?

Now it was Wei Changtian's turn to be dumbfounded.

"Uh... what do you think?"

"Naturally, I don't want her to get involved in this, but she is stubborn and always brings this up to me."

Chu Xianping pursed his lips, obviously a little distressed: "I've tried to dissuade her several times, but she just said she wants to share my worries."

"Plus, she really has nothing to do now, so... I was thinking that if there is a chance in the future, I will find her a idle job in the society."

"..."

Alright, the King of Simps is starting again.

Wei Changtian rolled his eyes, thinking that Chu Xianping was good in every way, but this simping attribute was hopeless.

He obviously didn't want Song Li to get involved in the Gongji Society, but he couldn't stand the latter's constant nagging, and it was clear that he had already softened.

As for finding an idle job...

As the helmsman's wife, if Song Li really enters the Gongji Society, her status will definitely not be low, and she might even be able to enter the decision-making level in the future.

Although Chu Xianping has always managed the affairs of the Gongji Society in an orderly manner, Wei Changtian rarely intervenes.

But he is not completely indifferent to the "Song Li joining the society" matter.

After all, trusting Chu Xianping doesn't mean he also has to trust his wife.

Moreover, everyone else in the high-level of the Gongji Society except Chu Xianping has taken the puppet pill, so Song Li should not be an exception.

However...

"Young Master, rest assured."

Seeing Wei Changtian's expression, Chu Xianping had already guessed what he was thinking.

"If Song Li really has to enter the Gongji Society in the future, I will have her take the puppet pill as usual."

"Is that so?"

Wei Changtian helplessly glanced at Chu Xianping, and didn't doubt this in his heart.

It's just that the puppet pill is both good and bad.

The advantage is that it can guarantee that the person who takes it will never betray, or rather, will absolutely not be able to betray while alive.

The disadvantage is that this kind of method that is not "sincere exchange for sincerity" will inevitably make the relationship between people become strange.

That's why Wei Changtian has never given these people around him the puppet pill.

As for Song Li...

"Brother Chu."

After thinking for a moment, Wei Changtian suddenly placed a puppet pill that he had just exchanged from the system in front of Chu Xianping.

"You are the general helmsman of the Gongji Society, you can make your own decision on this matter."

"Keep this puppet pill safe, you only need to drip your blood on it, and the person who takes it will never betray you."

"Whether or not to give Miss Song the pill, you decide for yourself."

"..."

The morning sun shone through the window, reflecting a faint light on the dark pill.

This was the first time Wei Changtian had revealed the method of using the puppet pill, and it was also the first time he had given Chu Xianping a "brand new" puppet pill.

You must know that before, he would always drip his own blood on the puppet pill in advance, and then hand it over to the latter to give it to those who needed to take the pill.

"Dripping blood..."

Staring blankly at the black pill in front of him, Chu Xianping quickly understood what Wei Changtian meant.

He hesitated for a moment, and then silently put away the puppet pill.

"Young Master, I understand."

"Yeah."

Without saying anything more, Wei Changtian quickly put this matter behind him.

Although this matter might be very important to Chu Xianping, in his opinion, it was just a trivial matter, and even if Chu Xianping didn't give Song Li the pill, there wouldn't be any major problems.

What kind of storm can a woman without any background stir up?

It's probably just wanting to use Chu Xianping's title of "general helmsman" to show off in the Gongji Society...

After taking a look at Chu Xianping, who was lost in thought, Wei Changtian got up and stretched, wanting to go out and talk to Liang Qin.

However, at this moment, Liang Zhen took two soldiers and pushed the door open and walked in.

"Changtian, the person you asked me to find last night has been found."

Pointing to the two middle-aged men with restrained expressions behind him, Liang Zhen explained in a low voice: "The name Zhang Shi is too common, there are four in the army."

"Two died while defending the city of Guanghan, these are the other two."

"Two died?"

Wei Changtian's expression froze, and then he asked the two soldiers with a smile: "Brothers, I have something I want to ask you."

"Young Master Wei, just ask..."

The two men didn't know what Wei Changtian was looking for them for, so they were inevitably nervous: "W-we will definitely say whatever we know!"

"Hahaha, good!"

After laughing twice, Wei Changtian didn't waste any more time and directly asked: "I wonder if the mothers of you two brothers are still alive?"

"Ah?"

Hearing this question, not only were the two men dumbfounded, but even Liang Zhen and Chu Xianping were a little puzzled.

However, the two quickly replied:

"Replying to Young Master, my mother has already passed away."

"Replying to Young Master, m-my old mother is still alive."

"Hmm..."

Nodding, Wei Changtian asked the man whose mother was still alive: "Where does the old lady live now?"

"Ning-Ningan County, Xiaoliu Village."

"..."

The smile on his face slowly faded, and Wei Changtian was silent for a moment.

"Alright, I understand, you can go back."

"Yes."

Although the two soldiers were a little confused, they still bowed and left the room.

Liang Zhen and Chu Xianping in the room looked at each other, also not knowing what Wei Changtian was doing.

"Changtian, what's wrong?"

After holding back for a long time, Liang Zhen finally couldn't help but ask: "Who are you trying to find?"

"It's nothing..."

Shaking his head, Wei Changtian's expression was as usual: "I'll talk about it later."