Chapter 8, Reading a Book

Knock knock knock... The door of Murong Liubing was knocked again

What?" Another incredulous roar escaped him; he had never lost his composure like this before. However, this matter was simply too shocking. The defense system of Murong Fortress was such that even the four of them working together could barely breach the first line of defense. And now, someone was telling him that the system had not only been breached, but that it had been compromised for two days before they even discovered it

Seeing nothing of interest, Murong Yubing went upstairs. She still had many tasks to attend to and needed to find a few allies who could be of use to her

With a helpless shake of the head, just as I was about to go upstairs to sleep, I suddenly remembered something, turned on my heel, and headed towards the kitchen

Knock knock knock ... ... '' A gentle knocking sound echoed at the door

Murong Liubing looked at the door, and his displeasure was evident in his eyes; he detested being disturbed by others while working

Seeing Murong Liubing not responding, Murong Yubing was not embarrassed either. Her hand felt a bit tired as she raised an eyebrow: "Brother, catch it, having a cup of milk before sleeping helps you sleep well, and it's also good for your stomach." A pair of large eyes blinked innocently.

Old Yang still maintained a respectful demeanor: "Miss, this is the captain of the Murong family's security system, here to report to the young masters."

"Well, you may go and rest now," Murong Yubing said淡淡地, yet it conveyed an invisible pressure.

Murong Liubing nodded slightly: "Go down." Yet, that profound gaze conveyed a command to Old Yang from an angle unseen by others; those who are negligent must face punishment

Is that so? Then go ahead. Murong Yubing shrugged, as if it was intentional to call them just now. However, it is not entirely wrong; it is Murong Yubing's mischievous nature at play. The defense system has been infiltrated and modified by her for two days, and it is only now that it has been discovered, truly foolish.

"Old Yang, have the brothers returned?" The living room was empty, but it was unclear whether there was anyone in the house.

Yes. Old Yang respectfully withdrew

Murong Yubing glanced around and smiled at Murong Liubing, who was staring at her: "Brother, you have so many books. Can I read here for a while? I promise I won't disturb you at all, really!" She raised three fingers and made a gesture as if swearing.

Murong Liubing looked at her suspiciously, and did not take the milk. In his view, they were not familiar at all, and he held a strong distrust towards her. A woman who they had just been speculating whether she liked Murong Liunye suddenly came here to curry favor with him? It was hard not to raise suspicions.

I originally thought it was old Yang again, but unexpectedly, it was Murong Yubing who came in holding a bowl of milk.

Looking at the photos that appeared on the computer, Murong Yubing slowly curled her lips into a smile. She found it, and it was truly worth the time she spent on this. It seems she should find a good opportunity to go out.

Looking at the time, it was already past twelve, quite late. However, Murong Yubing did not go to bed; instead, she went outside

After finishing this perplexing dinner and watching the video with Murong Huacheng, everyone went about their own business. The entire living room was left with only Murong Yubing, who put away the sweet smile that had almost been on her face all day, a smile that did not belong to her. Murong Yubing lazily stretched and was just about to go upstairs to organize some information when she saw a man dressed in the uniform of the Murong family's security personnel hurriedly entering with Old Yang.

Upon hearing the permission from Murong Liubing, the captain of the defense team hurriedly rushed in, and when he saw Murong Liubing's icy expression, he slightly suppressed his emotions: "M... M... Master, the defense system has been... has been breached..." The captain stammered as he spoke, feeling that it was a result of his own negligence.

Murong Yubing spent the entire night in her room, gazing at rows of data on her computer and the information she had categorized and extracted. A hint of an intriguing smile played at the corners of her mouth, as if everything were within her grasp. She was a ruler, someone born to stand atop the clouds and look down upon all living beings

Looking at Lao Yang's figure, Murong Yubing disdainfully brushed aside her bangs, the long-lost heart-controlling worm of immeasurable value, they are indeed willing to invest heavily for their own sake

Let him in

Murong Liubing's lips still could not maintain their steadfast position, and he took a slight breath

She approached with a beaming smile, as if they were siblings with a deep familiarity and affection: "Brother, I heard from Old Yang that you worked all night. Have a cup of milk and get some rest early." She picked up the cup and held it out in front of Murong Liubing, waiting for him to take it.

After calming down slightly, Murong Liubing asked calmly, "Have you discovered any abnormalities in the fortress?"

Murong Liubing slightly furrowed her brows and called out, "Come in"

Murong Yubing smiled with satisfaction, not going out, and naturally surveyed Murong Liubing's study. She knew that each of the four of them had their own study. Like Murong Liubing's personality, the entire study was decorated in a relatively cool color scheme, dim and gray, giving a very cold feeling. Two large bookshelves were filled with various books, making the whole room appear quite scholarly.

Old Yang remained calm and composed, stating: "No, there has been no one who has noticed any unusual occurrences within the fortress, nor has anything been lost"

Upon hearing Murong Liubing's agreement, Murong Yubing did not hold back any longer. She went to the bookshelf and found a renowned book by an author who had passed away several centuries ago, and nestled her petite frame comfortably into the single sofa, engrossed in reading.

Come in

Moreover, it has already been invaded for two days... Although I am reluctant to say this, it is better for the Murong family to adhere to their duties and conduct themselves accordingly; otherwise, in the end, it will surely be themselves who suffer the consequences if discovered.

What? Murong Liubing furrowed his brows, feeling somewhat incredulous. The Murong family's defense system is among the most advanced in the world, and its security is also the tightest. How could it possibly be breached

I walked over and had just spoken a word when Murong Liubing was choked up. That woman, whom he thought was engrossed in her book, was actually dozing off with her head down, and she was sleeping quite soundly, with a few strands of silver hair faintly visible at the corners of her mouth

Murong Liubing looked at the book she was holding, raising an eyebrow. His nominal sister had not even graduated from high school and had been staying in the house all this time. When did she start reading French? Could it be that she was self-taught? He no longer spent time observing her and lowered his head to continue handling the documents

Young Master, the Captain of the Defense Team has something to discuss

Murong Yubing subtly curled her lips into a mocking smile and asked, "What is going on? Why are you in such a fluster?"

Murong Liubing suddenly felt that since everyone had brought it up to this extent, not accepting it would instead make her seem pretentious. With a blank expression, she accepted it, knowing that she wouldn't dare to tamper with the milk.

Murong Liubing looked at her, his expression unchanged: "Please go ahead." He was curious to see what this woman was planning.

Old Yang appeared in the living room unexpectedly and respectfully replied: "Yes, the Fourth Young Master and the Third Young Master have just returned, while the Eldest Young Master and the Second Young Master have each stayed in their studies and have not come out." Although he knew that he was reporting their whereabouts to Murong Yubing and that this was inappropriate, Old Yang felt unable to control his mouth, eager to divulge everything he knew in response to Murong Yubing's inquiry.

As time ticked away, every minute and second passed, and finally, around 1:00 AM, Murong Liubing finished processing all the documents. When he looked up, he saw Murong Yubing, who had her back to him, and it suddenly occurred to him that there was still someone in his study. He found it somewhat unbelievable; could that book be so captivating that she had not gone to sleep yet? However, he had to leave; he could not leave her alone, as there were too many confidential documents in the study. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and Murong Liubing's eagle-like eyes narrowed.

In the spacious study, Murong Liubing was meticulously reviewing the documents that had accumulated throughout the day. Although the few of them were still in school, Murong Huacheng had already entrusted them with the management of some companies here, so there was indeed quite a bit to handle by the end of the day

Yes. Old Yang nodded, and then he took the captain of the defense team upstairs