Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes? Chapter 834 - 831: Coming and Going

"Mr. Shen, welco to our humble bureau. I am Wu Xing from the Special Affairs Bureau, you can call Wu Lao San..."

Wu Xing approached with a cheerful smile, skipping a step to shake Shen Siyuan’s hand firmly.

Shen Siyuan shook it lightly, curiously looking at the building behind him.

The building seed aged, still in that old Soviet red-brick style, shaded by rippling tree shadows, its walls mottled, exuding a nostalgic charm.

"Do you operate out of here?" Shen Siyuan asked curiously.

"Yes, we’ve been based here since the Special Affairs Bureau was established." Wu Xing quickly introduced.

While introducing, he studied Shen Siyuan with curiosity.

Earlier on the road, other staff from the Special Affairs Bureau had already briefed Wu Xing on the situation on site.

This gave Wu Xing a clearer understanding of Shen Siyuan’s capabilities.

"Isn’t this your headquarters? Why call it the Beijing office?" Shen Siyuan’s question interrupted Wu Xing’s thoughts.

"Mostly to keep it informal and divert suspicions." Wu Xing replied with a grin.

"I thought so too."

The Special Affairs Bureau is a very unique departnt, directed by only one leader at the top, so it’s impossible not to have the headquarters in Xiajing.

The Special Affairs Bureau is neither large nor small, with fewer than 100 direct employees. However, they hold special status, able to mobilize resources from all law enforcent departnts nationwide, and even call upon the military.

As such, they usually do not identify as mbers of the Special Affairs Bureau, but rather as personnel from the National Security Bureau, Tax Office, Public Security Bureau, or even the Health Departnt when out in public.

Just then, Gao Yongdao roused Zhong Xiaonan, who groggily got out of the car.

Seeing Wu Xing, she imdiately stood upright and greeted him as director, then displayed a dazed smile, looking rather blank and silly.

"What’s wrong with her?" Wu Xing asked hastily.

The on-site staff conducting the clean-up had no idea what had happened inside, or that Zhong Xiaonan had swallowed the Blood Coagulation Pearl.

"It’s alright, Mr. Shen said she’s doing fine now." Gao Yongdao explained.

Wu Xing got the gist and didn’t probe further, instead inviting Shen Siyuan, "Mr. Shen, please co inside and take a seat."

Shen Siyuan obliged, striding inside, and encountered Song ixian in the corridor along with Wan Xinghui, whom he had t once before.

"Mr. Shen," both greeted Shen Siyuan with smiles.

Shen Siyuan paused, contemplating briefly before telling Song ixian, "Let Zhong Xiaonan rest well for a couple of days, her condition might persist for a while."

Song ixian’s gaze then fell upon Zhong Xiaonan, who was staggering in, with Gao Yongdao trying to support her.

"What’s wrong with her?" Song ixian asked.

"You can ask your group leader Gao." Shen Siyuan replied.

Then he turned to Wu Xing, "Let’s talk inside."

He was eager to learn about the Special Affairs Bureau’s concrete implentation plan regarding the charity foundation, as rit was his foundation, not to be taken lightly.

"Of course, right this way." Wu Xing led the way.

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"Where’s Si Yuan? Why didn’t he co back with you guys?"

Seeing only Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi return, Shen Jianjun was quite surprised.

"Yeah, and..."

Huang Huijuan glanced toward the car as if about to say sothing but was interrupted by Shen Jianjun’s cough.

Taozi didn’t notice, but Ruan Hongzhuang, sharp as always, grew curious about what Huang Huijuan wanted to say, yet now wasn’t a good ti to ask.

"He has sothing to take care of, but he should be back soon." Ruan Hongzhuang said.

"It’s the New Year, and there’s still work?" Huang Huijuan murmured.

Shen Jianjun had already invited the two inside to sit.

"We brought so gifts, I’ll take them down." Taozi quickly offered.

The gifts were prepared by both Taozi’s and Ruan Hongzhuang’s parents, not like the previous gold, silver, and jewels, but more everyday items like nutritional supplents and costics.

"We’re just happy to have you visit, there’s no need for gifts." Shen Jianjun said politely.

"It’s the New Year; we couldn’t co empty-handed, right? I wasn’t sure what to bring, these were prepared by my parents. They asked to wish you a Happy New Year on their behalf..."

While speaking, Taozi began gathering bags from the car.

"So much..."

Seeing the piles of items, Shen Jianjun was taken aback.

"Not all from , these are from Ruan Ruan. They seem to be prepared by Uncle Ruan and Aunt Jiang for you." Taozi explained.

"That’s very kind of them. Later, give your parents’ number so I can thank them personally." Shen Jianjun said.

"Sure." Taozi replied happily.

Unlike Ruan Hongzhuang, her parents hadn’t t yet, and now with Shen Jianjun contacting her parents, discussions between both families should go smoothly.

anwhile, Ruan Hongzhuang was chatting with Huang Huijuan.

She didn’t try to probe into what Huang Huijuan wanted to say earlier. With Huang Huijuan’s straightforward nature, she’d never keep it a secret. She was asking about Grandma.

"She went ho, said there’s no one to feed the chickens, but she’ll be back by noon." Huang Huijuan said.

In any case, it’s not far, just a short walk away.

"Oh, last ti we took lots of pictures, right? I had them printed and wanted to show her." Ruan Hongzhuang said.

"You did? Let see them."

Huang Huijuan was thrilled.

Both Grandma and Huang Huijuan are rather traditional. For them, taking photos is a joyous and rare occasion.

They aren’t used to viewing pictures on phones, preferring to print them, tuck them in albums to flip through leisurely, or place them in fras for wall display, cherishing past mories.

As they chatted in front of their ho, a young guy approached from the road.

Upon seeing two stunningly beautiful won he didn’t recognize, he hesitated montarily but ca over.

"Is Si Yuan ho?" he asked.

"Oh, it’s Zhang Haibo! When did you get back?"

Recognizing him, Shen Jianjun greeted him warmly.

Zhang Haibo was related to Aunt Qi’s matchmaking introduction, Zhang Shengnan’s brother, and a childhood friend of Shen Siyuan.

"I returned yesterday. I ran into Grandma this morning, and she ntioned Si Yuan would be back today, so I ca to see." Zhang Haibo explained.

While talking, his eyes frequently darted to the two won.

"He has so things to do and will return later. When he cos back, I’ll ask him to contact you; he should have your info, right?" Huang Huijuan said, stepping forward.

"I haven’t used my old contact for ages, but he has my sister’s contact." Zhang Haibo admitted awkwardly.

Although they were childhood friends, they ended up without even a contact thod.

Really, it’s not surprising. After entering college, their contact dwindled, sparingly eting up during New Year’s at first.

Yet since Zhang Haibo settled in Coconut City, he seldom returned for the holidays, so their connection naturally faded.

"I’ll let him know when he gets back." Shen Jianjun said.

"Thanks, Uncle. I won’t bother you all then." Zhang Haibo said.

He gave the two won another glance before turning away.

Logically, introductions to the won should follow, but he hesitated briefly – how to explain that both were Shen Siyuan’s girlfriends? Fiancées?