Chapter 873: Homecoming
Chapter 873: Homecoming
"The truth of the matter isn't exactly what you just witnessed..."
After carrying the grumbling Red-Haired Bureau Chief to the sofa and wrapping her up in a blanket, Leon turned to face Miss Breakthrough and Joshua. He cleared his throat and spoke up to clarify the situation.
"The Chief was drunk and talking nonsense. We didn't do anything wrong to Veronica."
"Hmph."
Upon hearing this, the Speckled Prince couldn't help but snicker. He was about to retort, but suddenly felt a chill on his face as he realized Leon's gaze had shifted to his right cheek.
"..."
Hmph, you're just a brute who only knows how to use force. I'm not going to stoop to your level!
As Leon slightly raised his right hand, the Speckled Prince magnanimously chose to forgive his brother-in-law's behavior. He turned away with a pout and left the Bureau Chief's office, while Miss Breakthrough unconsciously shuddered and nodded repeatedly.
"Yeah, yeah, I must have come at the wrong time. There's definitely nothing going on between you and Bureau Chief Olivia."
"..."
Whatever, I'm innocent, so think what you want!
With a hint of resignation, Leon nodded and glanced at the Red-Haired Bureau Chief, who was now sound asleep on the sofa, lying sideways with a thin blanket. He then made a request.
"Leela, I need to go home for a bit. Could you look after the Chief for me?"
"Huh? Me... Can I?"
"Just keep an eye on her. She's had a bit too much to drink today, but she won't cause any trouble. Just stop her from saying anything reckless when she's drunk."
"Oh, I think I can handle that."
"Thanks, I appreciate it."
After entrusting the Chief to Miss Breakthrough, Leon glanced out the window at the gradually brightening sky. He then stepped through the window of the Bureau Chief's office and made his way back to the Happiness Apartment via the Mirror World.
Accompanied by the whining barks of the young Ha, Leon traveled through the mirrors along the Bridge Street and eventually exited through the window of the sixth-floor apartment. With nimble movements, he climbed back into his own bedroom.
Indeed, this was the only place that truly felt like home.
Looking around at the room, which remained spotless and tidy even after he had been gone for over ten days, Leon couldn't help but relax, feeling a sense of tranquility deep within his soul.
The Lionheart Prince of the Kingdom of Traveled Thrushes, the Aquarius Director of the Purification Bureau, the God of Food as described by the Slaughter King Society... While these were all aspects of himself, they seemed somewhat sentimental. These selves, with their status, power, and formidable reputations, were merely external layers attached to the name "Leon."
Only in this small room did the self that lived amidst Anna's complaints and expectations truly belong to the human named "Leon." It was the flesh and blood that prevented him from becoming an empty soul, a unique existence that could never be replaced.
Hmm~ It's good to be home~
Sitting sideways on the bed, which was neatly made, Leon spread his arms and lay back on the soft pillows. As he relaxed, feeling a sense of ease wash over him, he suddenly felt something hard nudge his neck.
It felt like... a notebook?
He reached under the pillow and felt around, eventually pulling out the object that had been poking him. Lying on the bed, Leon examined the item in his hand, illuminated by the morning light streaming through the window.
It was a small notebook with a thick, hard cover. On the front were three cartoon pigs drawn in a playful style, and inside, the title page was adorned with two colorful, wobbly words...
A ledger?
Hmm... William doesn't keep records, and Anna's account book is in the kitchen drawer. This is obviously Melanie's possession.
Holding his little sister's account book, Lyon hesitated for a moment, but his curiosity got the better of him. He flipped through the pages and immediately understood why it had ended up on his bed.
Although Anna is gentle by nature, she is surprisingly strict when it comes to education. She has always been vigilant against the two little troublemakers, so she wouldn't be able to hide something like an account book. The only place in the house she wouldn't search thoroughly is his room.
Flipping through a few pages of the account book with interest, Lyon saw a list of services: homework writing, note-taking, imitating teachers' handwriting to forge absence notes, signing low-scoring tests, and transcribing parent-teacher communication forms. A slight smile couldn't help but escape his lips.
Tsk, tsk, tsk. The primitive accumulation of capital is indeed accompanied by sin... and it also violates many school rules. If Anna were to see the contents of this account book, she would surely give a good spanking.
Lyon shook his head slightly and was about to put the account book down when he suddenly noticed a strange new 'income' entry.
"Informant fee, 2 silver wheels per week."
Informant fee... Could it be the kind of informant fee I'm thinking of?
Checking the marking in front of the informant fee, he saw that it was a unique green frog symbol made with crayon, just like the 'Big Sister Investment' from Veronica. Lyon's lips twitched slightly, and he flipped back to the cover page of the account book. On the back, he found a small note with the details of the transaction.
"Since Big Brother is quite popular with beautiful older sisters, it's likely that Big Sister has a need for informants. After discussing this, we agreed on an informant fee of 2 silver wheels per week. If there are specific discoveries, the informant fee for that week will be doubled, and an additional special investment from Big Sister will be provided..."
"..."
Please... Collect 6191 Book... (Six Nine Book Bar!)
Well... Although these are all harmless sources of income, constantly breaking school rules is not a good thing... Hmm... Don't blame Big Brother~
Looking at the series of green frog markings for the informant fees in the account book, Lyon quietly closed Melanie's account book and thoughtfully hid it in a cabinet outside the window curtains... This spot is close to the window and prone to dust, so Anna will wipe it every other day, ensuring it won't be missed.
100% guaranteed.
Children should focus on studying and not be preoccupied with making money. Big Brother is doing this for your own good. This is just a loving lesson, definitely not an act of retaliation!
Lyon carefully tucked the curtain in a bit, ensuring Anna would see it when she entered. He lay back down on the bed, intending to rest for a while. But just as he was about to go out after Anna and the others woke up, he heard faint sounds coming from the living room.
Soon after, a slim girl with her hair neatly tied to one side opened the door quietly. She peered inside with anticipation, and her clear eyes, like two pools of lake water, immediately lit up with joy.
"Brother! You're back."
"Yeah, just got back."
Responding with a nod, Lyon looked at his sister, still in her sleepwear, and felt a bit embarrassed. "Anna, did I wake you up with the sound of my footsteps just now?"
"No, no."
Shaking her head quickly, the slim girl's beautiful eyebrows arched, and her eyes shone with delight. "Every morning, I come to check on your room... Brother, how was your business trip this time? Did you get hurt? How long can you stay at home this time?"
(End of Chapter)
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