Chapter 623
The Vampire Miss
In a world like this, few of the high-ranking officials are not heinous criminals.
Those in power don't even need to accuse someone of murder; the hunters will find out the truth themselves and then act in anger.
Vlad sat on the steps outside the coffee shop, recalling something his master's father had once told him.
He once visited a southern continent where gemstones were abundant, but the value of those gemstones brought endless suffering to the local people.
They were enslaved, and could even lose their lives for stealing a single gem.
Local armed groups control these people and buy their hard-earned loot at extremely low prices.
The incident was widely reported, attracting more attention. Amid public outrage, the criminal gang was eradicated by the military.
If things ended here, that would be considered a wonderful outcome.
However, as the local armed forces were wiped out, some so-called legitimate companies bought the land from the government and began to enter the market.
The news of the liberation of the formerly enslaved locals and their reunion with their families was also widely reported.
The netizens who amplified the attention this incident received all had good intentions. Seeing those people return home safely, they were probably still proud of themselves for having done a kind deed.
But the biggest problem has never been mentioned: those who went home lost their income.
They prayed to those companies, and the companies generously granted them new jobs, earning the companies a good reputation in return.
But the truth is that those workers earned far less than before, and when they deducted their wages, they did so under the guise of the law.
It doesn't matter if the law is not in your favor; just spend some money to bribe some people and change it to your advantage.
You see, even when the world is devouring people, it's all done in the name of kindness.
Vlad sat for a long time before taking out his phone and adding Bai Yuan as a friend. Bai Yuan accepted the friend request quickly.
He stared at her for a long time, unsure of what to say, and finally only managed to utter two words: "Thank you."
He suddenly realized that Bai Yuan was right; she was a vampire, and she could kill people every day to have fresh blood.
If it wasn't someone important who was killed, a little money could settle things, but they didn't do that.
The truth is even more tragic: vampires, who were once despised, are now incredibly popular.
A group of wealthy young men vied for entry into the ancient castle, offering their blood as a form of compensation.
If vampires weren't so averse to noise and arrogant, not taking just anyone seriously, even more people would have entered that place.
Vlad couldn't understand what was wrong with this world. It seemed like everyone else was progressing, but the hunters were still stuck in the same place, guarding their so-called justice and kindness.
Bai Yuan was replying to Trish's message, which had been loaded with 99 messages in the past few hours: "I'm fine. I took care of some things online and am on my way back."
Trish hadn't slept. After returning home and treating his wounds, he lay in bed sending messages to Bai Yuan.
His heart was in his throat as he waited for a reply, and he started to overthink.
The moment he received Bai Yuan's message, he quickly made up his mind. "I just missed you, that's why I sent you so many messages. If you don't like me being too clingy, I'll try to control myself."
"Really? You can control yourself?"
Trish thought about it seriously for a moment, "Maybe, I won't be able to control myself."
Bai Yuan simply switched to autopilot and chatted with the little wolf cub all the way home before ending the conversation.
As soon as the car entered the courtyard, Bai Yuan saw You Yu waiting at the door.
"Did you have fun today, Miss Bai Yuan?" You Yu asked as she walked over and opened the car door for her.
"Very good, I watched quite a show." Bai Yuan got out of the car, stretched, and pointed to the trunk. "Help me put my things in there."
"Okay." Seeing that she was happy, You smiled too.
But his smile faded as soon as he opened the trunk.
He saw the jewelry store box and knew that Bai Yuan had gone to pick up the collar today.
The box had been opened, but the collar wasn't inside.
He took the opportunity to examine the item carefully, and then looked Bai Yuan over again, but still couldn't find the collar.
You guessed that she had already given the items away.
The item was obviously not a gift for family members; Vlad wouldn't wear such a thing, so it was most likely Trisch. He couldn't think of anyone else besides him.
You Yu looked at Bai Yuan with a somewhat aggrieved expression, "Can you tell me what kind of show you saw outside today?"
"Haha, of course you can." Bai Yuan took his arm. "Vlad and Trish fought today, a real fight, the kind where both are badly injured. Vlad's leg was bitten through, and Trish is covered in wounds."
"It was indeed a very interesting show, it's a pity I couldn't see it." You said with regret.
Bai Yuan pouted at him, "You really just think it's a pity?"
You laughed, "It's a pity that none of them died. I wonder who was more seriously injured?"
"Haha, the superficial injuries are about the same. Both of them were more powerful than I imagined. I didn't even get a chance to pick off any stragglers. But as for the psychological damage, Vlad was off the charts today. It'll probably take him a while to recover."
"It's so wonderful, Miss Bai Yuan. The more you talk about it, the more I feel it's such a pity I didn't get to see it."
"I'll definitely take you to see it next time I have the chance."
"Miss Bai Yuan is so kind to me."
"I'm going to rest."
"Okay." Only after Bai Yuan's figure completely disappeared did You Yu turn his gaze away and sniff the air.
It didn't smell like that stray dog, but it carried the scent of Vlad.
"This hunter really knows how to survive." With a murmur, Youju's figure disappeared from the spot.
After saying goodbye to Bai Yuan, Trish transformed into wolf form and slept through the night. When he woke up in the morning, most of his injuries had healed.
He didn't dare ask for leave and didn't go yesterday afternoon. If he doesn't go today, he's afraid this matter will be difficult to resolve without spending a large sum of money.
Bai Yuan spends so much money, while I only have 80,000 yuan.
He still has to work for another year before he can join the family company and gradually inherit some things when he turns twenty.
Where can I get some money?
On his way to school, Trish called Fenrir. "Uncle Fenrir, when is your new restaurant opening?"
"Are you short of money?" Fenrir's voice was a little hoarse on the other end of the phone, clearly indicating that he had just woken up.
"I still have some savings, but I want to earn more money."
Hearing Trish's tone, Fenrir burst into laughter. "Dating requires money. If you're short, I can lend you some, but the interest..."
"I won't lend it; I only want what I earn myself."
"Kid, you've got ambition. The new restaurant will probably be open in about two weeks, but you're probably in for a tough time supporting Bai Yuan with your meager salary."