Filth Beneath a Splendid Facade

After noon, a touring sedan pulled up in front of the villa. Han Cheng stepped out and hurried into the living room. Peering inside, he saw Ling Ma tidying up. She had probably finished lunch not long ago.

From his experience, Han Kuang would take a short nap around this time.

He walked in and asked, "Ling Ma, where are my two younger male cousins staying?"

Ling Ma called out, "Young Master," then said, "The two young masters? Young Master Chen is in the guest room at the southeast corner of the second floor. Young Master Nian is right next door."

As they spoke, a voice suddenly came from upstairs.

"So you still know how to come home?"

Han Cheng looked over and saw Yu Jie walking down the stairs. He quickly sidled over with a grin. "Mom, haven't I had a lot to take care of?"

Yu Jie reached out and grabbed him by the ear. "Busy, busy, busy. So busy you didn't even come home for New Year?"

Han Cheng yelped several times. "Mom, no, no, no. Didn't you say Aunt and my cousins were here? Leave me some dignity."

Yu Jie said irritably, "You still know you need dignity? Let me tell you, your two cousins are far more accomplished than you, especially Xiao Chuan. He's already a senior official in Jibei Province Central City."

"Oh? A high-ranking official?" Han Cheng's eyes lit up with interest. "How high-ranking? Which department? What position?"

Yu Jie eyed him suspiciously. "What are you trying to do now?"

"I'm not trying to do anything. Isn't it only right that I get to know my cousins? We've never met before. Isn't it normal for me to show some concern?"

Yu Jie said earnestly, "Son, let me tell you, this cousin of yours