My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 347 - 344: A Place for Every Turnip

"There are many official positions established within the government, and I am not going to detail each of them here; you will gradually understand them in the future,"

"The most significant characteristic of being an official is the protection one receives. As long as you join the ranks of the officials, you will be protected by the government, and no one can bully you. Of course, you also should not provoke any trouble."

"In short, you definitely won't regret joining the government."

...

Bai Daqing looked at Gao Fei with a smile, "I don't know why, but I find you particularly agreeable. Perhaps this is what people call fate? Out of the vast crowd, the fact that you and I have met is indeed a kind of fate."

"Thank you, City Lord, for telling me so much." Gao Fei clasped his hands in gratitude: "I will bear it in mind."

"Have you really made up your mind?" Bai Daqing asked, "Not going to change it?"

Gao Fei nodded seriously: "Yes! I have made my decision, I am willing to join the government." Once he made a decision, Gao Fei was notably resolute.

"There is a rule in the government that outsiders who join must have someone from within to vouch for them," Bai Daqing said. "I will be your guarantor; you must be careful and never bring trouble upon me."

"Rest assured, City Lord, I will work diligently and certainly not stir up any trouble," Gao Fei assured.

Thus, Gao Fei stayed at the City Lord's Mansion and became a Guard Commander.

...

The reason Gao Fei chose to join the government was partly to obtain Amethyst, and partly because he saw Bai Daqing as a fair and selfless person. Working under Bai Daqing shouldn't be too difficult.

The Guard Commander was a moderate ranking official, in charge of over a hundred guards.

Gao Fei only needed to do three things every day: first, lead the guards on patrol; second, eat; third, sleep.

Life was monotonous and dull.

After a few days, Gao Fei grew tired of it. He was someone who couldn't sit still, and leading such a leisurely life was a real challenge for him.

"Sir!" A young guard ran over quickly: "I've heard something that might interest you."

"Oh? What is it?" Gao Fei asked indifferently.

"The Grand Steward and his wife are fighting, and it's quite the spectacle," the young guard said with a chuckle. "I heard they both got physical."

"The Grand Steward?" Gao Fei blinked, "Why would he fight with his wife?" The Grand Steward's full name was Li Jiang, and he was a powerful figure within the City Lord's Mansion.

"It's said that... the Grand Steward has a mistress..."

"Is the news reliable?"

"Well, I heard it through the grapevine. As for whether it's true, I don't know."

"Go on."

"It has spread all over the mansion now, saying not only does the Grand Steward keep a mistress, but he also fathered several illegitimate children..." The young guard babbled on, "The Grand Steward's wife is quite a character too; she first fought with him, and then went to complain to the City Lord..."

"Did the City Lord take care of it?" Gao Fei asked.

"Initially, he didn't want to get involved, but the Grand Steward's wife just kept crying and making a scene. In the end, the City Lord had no choice but to call over the Grand Steward for a severe scolding," the young guard was surprisingly well-informed.

"And then?"

"Then... the Grand Steward dragged his wife away..."

"Is that all?"

"Ah! Yes, that's all!" the young guard nodded.

"What an anti-climax," Gao Fei commented with a twist of his mouth. "The beginning was rather exciting and engaging, the middle was passable, but the ending leaves something to be desired."

The young guard blinked, "The ending isn't good?"

"Definitely not," Gao Fei said. "With such a big commotion, how could it end so abruptly?"

"You speak wisely, sir," the young guard nodded.

"I have an intuition... that this matter is not yet over," Gao Fei said, stroking his smooth chin.

"Not over?"

"You just said Steward Li's wife is a tough woman. Since she's tough, she definitely won't be easy to rid of."

"That makes sense."

"Keep a close watch. If any chaos arises again, you must inform me promptly."

"Inform you for what?"

"To watch the commotion, of course."

"Oh, understood."

Not only did Gao Fei make snide remarks behind the couple's back as they fought, but he also hoped the situation would escalate, showing no sense of public duty whatsoever.

...

It turned out Gao Fei's prediction was accurate.

Soon, Steward Li and his wife's second war erupted, which was even more ferocious than before, almost resulting in loss of life.

When Bai Daqing learned of this, he summoned Steward Li and lambasted him, "Are you full of food and idle? Don't you have better things to do? You don't want to enjoy your days? Are you trying to piss me off?"

"Sir, I feel wronged, too…" Steward Li protested with a grimace.

"Wronged? You're wronged my ass," Bai Daqing cursed loudly. "Why is your wife making a fuss? Isn't it because you have a mistress outside and even had a child with her? You've brought all this upon yourself!"

"So what if I keep a mistress? So what if I fathered a child? What's the big deal?" Steward Li grumbled. "Nowadays, it's normal for men to have several wives and concubines."

"Yes, it's not uncommon for a man to have multiple wives," Bai Daqing said angrily. "The key issue is... you must ensure harmony at home. Your wife can't stand a cheater, so you should not go flirting elsewhere... To take a step back, even if you do seek other women, you have to be discreet, don't let your wife find out."

"I was very discreet."

"Then how did your wife find out?"

"I'm puzzled myself..."

"Listen, I'm giving you two days to placate your wife. If you fail... then I will intervene and you can't blame me for being ruthless."

"Yes, yes, I understand. I will definitely placate that woman," Steward Li hurriedly nodded.

"Alright, you may leave," Bai Daqing waved him away impatiently.

Steward Li stood still, "Sir... I have another matter... I'd like to discuss with you..."

"What else do you want?" Bai Daqing inquired.

"Well... about my son... Xiao Ming, he is serving as a Centurion outside, isn't he..."

"What about it?"

"Could you transfer him back to the City Lord's Mansion to serve?"

"Why?" Bai Daqing frowned. "Has your son caused some trouble outside?"

"No, no, no," Steward Li waved his hands anxiously: "No trouble, truly no trouble... Your Excellency may not be aware, but my wife adores Xiao Ming. She indulges him utterly. I'd like to bring Xiao Ming back to reason with her..."

Bai Daqing understood, "Using your son as a shield, is that it?"

"No, I didn't mean that. I just thought my son could properly persuade his mother..." Steward Li explained.

"You can't resolve it yourself, so you expect your son to step in?" Bai Daqing snorted lightly. "You fail as a husband and as a father too."