Are all men lustful?

There's only one kind of man who's not lustful, and that's when he's hanging on the wall.

Sheng Xinhua is a renowned beauty in Phoenix City, known for her stunning looks across every corner of Star River.

Countless men desire her, and Guo Nu is no exception.

Of course, because Sheng Xinhua is the daughter of Sheng Jing, one of the Empire's Imperial Three Ministers, the Finance Minister.

The Finance Minister holds significant power, such that even the Director of the Security Bureau wouldn't dare provoke him easily.

Who dares to offend the God of Wealth?

The Security Bureau also needs budget allocations, with personnel expenses and equipment purchases, just a slight adjustment from Sheng Jing... or even just a suggestive look, and Director Guo's days would be hard.

So, Guo Nu has always had the intent but not the courage.

Now, the opportunity has presented itself.

He received a call from Secretary Chang Zhengxin, asking him to bring back Sheng Xinhua and Mei Yuyin, who were preparing to "flee" to other countries, and keep them under strict surveillance, not letting them escape.

Secretary Chang is the closest and most trusted secretary to the Military Minister; his direct call signifies the Military Minister's stance.

Guo Nu was extremely shocked upon receiving the call.

Flee?

The Finance Minister's wife and daughter are fleeing?

Did something happen to the Finance Minister?

Even though he's already esteemed as a state minister... what would fleeing to another country accomplish? Who could offer a higher stake?

Guo Nu knows the Military Minister values Sheng Jing highly; he even personally visited No. 18 Yanqing Street last time, and it's said the two had a pleasant conversation.

What has happened now?

Being in the Bureau, Guo Nu naturally understands the gravity of a small move affecting the entire situation.

If the Finance Minister falls, who will rise? Would he himself be affected?

Quickly, he collected and hid all these thoughts.

He is merely a dog under the Military Minister's feet; if the Military Minister wants him to bite someone, he must do so... why think so much?

Thinking of the task ahead, he felt a faint excitement in his heart.

The last time he searched for Tang Fei at Lake View Apartments, Sheng Xinhua's seductive attire and enticing demeanor while in her loungewear stirred a fire in his Dantian.

She truly is a seductive beauty.

If this woman were to fall into his hands, would that mean... he would have the chance to savor her charms?

If others could, why couldn't he?

Hmm, the prerequisite is to bring them back first.

Guo Nu waddled towards Sheng Xinhua, ignoring Mei Yuyin beside him, and with his lascivious triangular eyes, he lecherously stared at Sheng Xinhua, asking with a grin, "Miss Sheng, where are you planning to go?"

"Rui An." Sheng Xinhua replied expressionlessly, extremely annoyed and disdainful of Guo Nu's gaze: "Director Guo, since you've found us here, you should already know our destination, right?"

Rui An is a neutral small country within the Kaman Federation, famous for its beautiful scenery and high happiness index.

Mei Yuyin and Sheng Xinhua planned to stay in Rui An for a while, watching the domestic situation unfold.

"Why go to Rui An?" Guo Nu ignored Sheng Xinhua's attitude and continued to question.

The Security Bureau typically doesn't do dirty work; they might not be hated by all, but they're certainly like rats crossing the street that everyone avoids.

There are many who dislike them, so who do you think you are?

"Tourism." Sheng Xinhua glared at Guo Nu, smirking coldly: "Why? Since when does the Security Bureau manage such matters?"

"We want to go out and relax... do we need to report to your Security Bureau?"

"There's no need for that." Guo Nu waved his hand and said aloud: "However, with the current international turmoil, former friends might soon become enemies. I suggest you stay in the country."

"I don't accept your suggestion. Our trip is already planned, and the plane is about to take off..."

Sheng Xinhua picked up her luggage and said: "We're preparing to board now, so you'd better step aside."

"You can't leave." Guo Nu's smile vanished, and with a stern face, he said.

He originally intended to maintain a good image in front of Sheng Xinhua, keeping a bit of gentlemanly demeanor.

Unexpectedly, Sheng Xinhua showed no regard, her disdain and annoyance clearly unhidden.

This reminded him of when he declared his love to the goddess he fancied in his youth, and she looked at him with the same expression.

'You dare?'

Under that gaze, he was utterly embarrassed, ashamed to the point of fleeing in disgrace.

Now that woman is his mistress.

Hmm, power is the best attire for a man.

"What do you mean? What crime have we committed? On what basis are you restricting our freedom?" Mei Yuyin rebuked.

She also disliked the way that little fatty looked at her daughter, as if he was going to devour her alive.

Mei Yuyin is a typical "appearance-oriented" person; she believes Shay Xinhua should at least be with someone like Tang Fei.

That little fatty... just looking at him makes her feel disgusted.

Does a toad want to eat swan meat?

Guo Nu glanced at Mei Yuyin, his eyes suddenly brightening; despite her age, her appearance remained dignified, her temperament gentle and charmingly mature.

With proper maintenance, she looked more like Sheng Xinhua's sister rather than her mother from a different generation.

"Ms. Mei, we're just following orders, so please don't make this difficult for us."

"Following whose orders? What law of the Empire allows you to do such things?"

"These are orders from above. Ms. Mei is a smart person, why make me spell it out?" Guo Nu certainly wouldn't publicly mention the Military Minister's name, as that would smear his reputation: "If I were you, I'd cancel the tickets and obediently follow us back."

"And if we don't go back?" Sheng Kuang stepped in front of Sheng Xinhua and Mei Yuyin holding his wine gourd, asking sharply.

The Sheng Family is a renowned and respected family in the Empire, yet now even cats and dogs dare to bully them?

Allowing them to take them back like this would bring laughter upon the entire Empire.

The Sheng Family's prestige would plummet.

Guo Nu recognized Sheng Kuang, aware of his excellent Martial Arts skills and not easily provoked.

However, he was prepared this time, so he had no fear.

"Then don't blame us for being ungracious."

"I'd like to see how 'ungraciously' you can act." Sheng Kuang had been entrusted by his elder brother with the important task of ensuring his sister-in-law and niece's safe arrival in Rui An.

Yet, as soon as they arrived at the airport, they were intercepted by the Security Bureau.

Has the situation deteriorated to this extent?

If Shen Wuxiang acts against them in public... then isn't his elder brother equally in danger?

"Brother Sheng Kuang, why make such a big scene?"

From within the crowd, a tall and imposing figure emerged.

It was also an old acquaintance of Sheng Kuang's.

Ba Dao, Zhao Wuji.

When Sheng Kuang saw Zhao Wuji, he sneered and cursed: "Don't address me as 'brother,' I can't afford to be associated with you. Since when did a noble Ba Dao disciple become a lapdog for the Security Bureau?"

"One learns skills, whether literary or martial, to sell them to the Emperor's Family." Zhao Wuji replied openly, with a hearty laugh: "Isn't that what the Sheng Family does as well? Otherwise, where did this family's wealth and the Finance Minister's power come from?"

"The hunchback laughs at the potter for bending... only seeing others' curves but not his own hunch?"

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