Situ Guan's head ached, but he was helpless.
"Think about it, the soldiers in every department are respected by everyone. If you hit them casually, and the matter blows up, spreads online, and reaches Kyoto, what will I do?"
"Cousin, are you getting old or are you just timid? Didn't you say you have connections in Kyoto? Are you still afraid of a deputy director?"
"Xiao Yue, the connections involved here are too extensive. We don't need to conflict with Su Yang over a trivial matter, at least not now."
Situ Guan persuaded patiently, asking Guan Xiaoyue to apologize to the soldiers of the Security Bureau.
"Be good, Xiao Yue. You lost a bag, didn't you? I can buy you ten more, pick whatever you like."
Guan Xiaoyue refused to apologize. "Cousin, there are discs in my bag. They are videos I took while staying in hotels these past few days. I can't let others take them."
"What?"
Situ Guan was shocked, but more so angry.
Guan Xiaoyue had actually secretly filmed videos and put them on discs while staying in hotels, and now they were stolen.
If this matter were known, losing his family fortune would be a minor issue; losing his official hat would mean no chance of recovery.
Situ Guan clenched his fists, wanting to beat someone.
"Who stole it? Do you remember what the person looked like?"
Guan Xiaoyue thought for a moment and shook her head.
The crowd was too chaotic at the time. After the child got the bag, he ran away without looking back.
Situ Guan was so angry his lips turned pale. If there had been outsiders, he would have slapped Guan Xiaoyue to death long ago.
"You stupid woman, how dare you film such a thing? Are you sick?"
Guan Xiaoyue cowered. "Cousin, I just wanted to commemorate our beautiful life. Who knew there were so many thieves in Songhai."
"You... utterly foolish!"
Situ Guan gritted his teeth in anger, racking his brain for a way to retrieve the bag.
"What brand is your bag? What color is it? What else was inside besides the discs?"
"The latest LV model, a deep blue leather bag. Besides the discs, there was some cash, cosmetics, and a diary."
"A diary? What was it about?"
Situ Guan had a bad feeling, sensing he would eventually be ruined by his cousin.
Guan Xiaoyue lowered her head, afraid that if she spoke, Situ Guan would explode on the spot.
"You go and apologize immediately, and get your things back!"
Situ Guan's face was grim, and he ordered Guan Xiaoyue to apologize in a commanding tone.
"I..."
"What 'you'? Get going now. If you don't find the things, I'll tear you apart!"
Situ Guan roared angrily, scaring Guan Xiaoyue so much her legs went weak.
Guan Xiaoyue slowly walked up to the soldiers of the Security Bureau and bowed her head, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have lost my temper and hit people."
"No, it's alright..."
The soldiers of the Security Bureau were surprised and delighted, not expecting someone with Guan Xiaoyue's connections to apologize to them.
At the same time, they were fortunate that their superior, Su Yang, had taken such a strong stance.
He dared to confront the General Affairs Department, and his temper earned the soldiers' utmost admiration.
Guan Xiaoyue said softly, "Director Su, I have apologized. What conditions do you have for letting me go? Just say it."
Su Yang narrowed his eyes. He didn't care about compensation.
The key was that Situ Guan's expression was very strange, especially when the bag was mentioned.
Could there be something unspeakable in that bag?
Su Yang used his Insight Eye on Situ Guan and Guan Xiaoyue, seeing everything that had happened between them in the past ten days.
He was shocked by what he saw.
Situ Guan was over fifty years old, and his cousin was only thirty. They were close to father and daughter in age, yet they were often involved together.
Guan Xiaoyue had come to Songhai not long ago and had been staying at the Tianhua Supreme Hotel.
Guan Xiaoyue's mother was Situ Guan's younger aunt.
Both mother and daughter had had relations with Situ Guan, and it was Situ Guan who had initiated these requests.
The relationships were messy and complicated, no wonder Situ Guan was angry. It turned out Guan Xiaoyue had been filming videos and had also written a diary.
It recorded when and where they had met and stayed in hotels.
Su Yang also saw Situ Guan's past and his domestic violence against his recently married wife, Li Qingyin.
The reason was that Li Qingyin still held shares in Century Trading Company and refused to give them up, which made Situ Guan very displeased.
"Director Su?"
Guan Xiaoyue called out softly, and Su Yang shook his head, dismissing his thoughts.
These two perverts were destroying his worldview.
"No need for compensation, you can leave!"
Su Yang waved his hand, signaling the soldiers of the Security Bureau to start clearing the scene.
There had been too many people in Huajie before, and after the stampede, the hospital had taken away the injured.
But the scene was messy and chaotic, so Su Yang had to have his subordinates help clean it up.
...
On the other side.
Guan Xiaoyue was troubled. She was unfamiliar with Songhai and didn't know where to find her bag.
"Cousin, don't you have connections? Send them to find the bag!"
"Idiot, where would I find people?"
Situ Guan couldn't hold back anymore and slapped Guan Xiaoyue across the face.
The position of Director of the General Affairs Department was high, but in terms of subordinates, it couldn't compare to the Legal Affairs Bureau, let alone the Security Bureau.
Most people in the General Affairs Department were administrative staff, handling finances and other matters.
If they were sent to find something, they wouldn't find it even if they searched all of Songhai.
Guan Xiaoyue rubbed her face. "Then what can I do? Should I look for it myself?"
"It's your business how you look for it!"
"Last night in bed, you didn't say this. Moreover, if the discs are exposed, you won't be able to escape responsibility."
Guan Xiaoyue had also given up. As a woman, she would at most be gossiped about.
But Situ Guan was different. He was the highest leader in Songhai, the spokesperson for Songhai.
If the matter was exposed, Situ Guan would definitely be removed from office and might even go to jail.
"Bitch, how dare you threaten me?"
Situ Guan slapped Guan Xiaoyue across the face again, his veins bulging with anger.
"I don't care what method you use. If you don't find the things, you'll disappear without a trace!"
Situ Guan left with a harsh threat, flicking his sleeves.
Guan Xiaoyue was completely panicked. Her cousin, with whom she had shared a bed, now harbored murderous intent towards her.
This was not a good omen!
Guan Xiaoyue was pacing frantically, unable to calm down even by digging her fingernails into her palm.
"Yes, I can ask the Security Bureau for help."
Guan Xiaoyue seemed to have found a lifeline. She hitched up her skirt and ran towards Su Yang.
"Director Su, can I have a word in private?"
"Just say what you need to say."
Su Yang didn't look back, guessing what Guan Xiaoyue was referring to.
Guan Xiaoyue gritted her teeth. "Um, could you ask your people to help me find the bag and its contents? I'm willing to pay a reward, so your people won't be working for free."
Guan Xiaoyue was helpless. Situ Guan refused to help, so she could only try Su Yang.
"Oh? Are you very rich?"
"Yes, my mother gave me a lot of money. Just name your price!"
Su Yang sneered. Even if Guan Xiaoyue hadn't asked for his help, he would have sent people to find that bag.
Once he found the items, he would have an opportunity to suppress Situ Guan and eliminate Shangguan Yi's biggest influence in Songhai.
However, since the money was coming to him, Su Yang thought he could arrange some extra income for the soldiers of the Security Bureau.
"I can help, but it's New Year's Eve and it's nighttime. My people are hungry and tired, and searching is hard work."
"One hundred million!"
Guan Xiaoyue held up one finger. "I'll give you one hundred million to help me find all the contents of the bag, okay?"
"Deal!"
Su Yang waved his hand and summoned all the soldiers on duty.
"Brothers, you will search for the items as this lady requests. Remember to keep the items safe."
"Yes, Director!"