"You two are both my people. Cooperate more on matters concerning this Branch. At the very least, you must not let outsiders deceive you from top to bottom and stir up a major case without my knowledge, as Yuan Hao did."
Zhao Qian gave his bottom-line requirements one final emphasis, then turned into a streak of yellow light and flew up to the fifth floor.
Li Yu looked at Zhao Qing opposite him and took the initiative. "Senior Sister, I'm still young. If I fall short in my work in the future, please point it out promptly."
Anyone else would have accepted the graceful opening those humble words offered, but Zhao Qing merely gave a cold "Mm." Then she pointed at the mountain of bamboo slips piled on the tables. "These are all the work records left from Yuan Hao's thirty years in charge. The sect wants us to thoroughly investigate his network of interests and determine whether any of his accomplices remain in the Branch. Since my great-uncle entrusted this matter to you, Junior Brother, you'll have to put in the effort."
The sight of so many bamboo slips gave Li Yu a headache, too. But since Zhao Qian had assigned the matter to him, he could only steel himself and get on with it.
After saying her piece, Zhao Qing was about to leave. Li Yu hurriedly called her back to ask about something else. "Senior Sister, I've checked out of my room at Setting Sun Terrace. Could you arrange accommodation for me in Haо City according to the sect's rules?"
Li Yu had rented a place in Cuckoo Dove Village, but if he could use his work for Zhao Qian as grounds to obtain accommodation in Haо City, it would make his work more convenient and save