Through the book: The villain’s son’s stand-in

"...Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you!"

Cheerful singing and gentle clapping sounded rhythmically. Next to the cake, which was as tall as a person, stood a tall and handsome young man with picturesque features.

He wore a golden longevity crown on his head, the corners of his lips raised slightly, and as the crowd cheered and a bright light rain suddenly fell, he narrowed his eyes with a smile.

"Chengcheng, I wish you a happy 22nd birthday!"

Suddenly, the beautiful woman standing next to him stood on tiptoes and hugged him excitedly.

Gu Cheng bent down slightly, patted his back again, and a warm and magnetic voice sounded in Gu Pan's ears: "Thank you, mom."

After a brief hug, the surrounding relatives and friends sent blessings one after another.

The teachers looked at him with smiles and waited until Gu Cheng finished talking to the others before walking up to him.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Gu Cheng also replied, "Long time no see." He couldn't help but look around at the teachers again.

Since the mental training method was officially introduced five years ago, and the holographic simulation degree exceeded the 95% limit, the Ancient Literature School has become an emerging force with great promise, and has attracted the attention of many people for a while.

When I thought that the four apparent leaders would expand their power and strive to be among the upper echelons of the empire, they unexpectedly became more and more low-key.

It was so low-key that no other news came out except for Gu Cheng, the apparent heir.

Extremely mysterious.

Some people say that they are keeping a low profile because they are afraid of being targeted.

Some people also say that the results they announced are so terrifying and far-reaching, and they don’t know how many secrets are hidden behind them, which may be harmful to the rule of the royal family.

Spreading rumors there and trying to cause panic.

But Gu Cheng knew that they had so many scheming intentions. It was just that compared to earthly desires, immortality was what they wanted.

At this time, he could still recall in his mind how shocked he looked when he heard the news.

"...We have given you all the forces that should be handed over to you. It is up to you how to develop and operate it."

“It doesn’t matter even if we lose these industries.”

When he said this, even Teacher Qian Jiayuan, who had always been mercenary, seemed to have achieved detachment.

Lost the desire for money.

Other than that, the expressions on their faces were all calm, and they looked indifferent to the world.

Gu Chengdu felt that if it were not for the pull of gravity, several people would fly into the sky together in the next second.

Looking down at him from above, bidding him farewell and asking him to take care of himself.

And today, four years later, he saw them again.

It can only be said that he is becoming more and more immortal and looks down on the world.

After the greetings, Mr. Bai Yuqing came to the open-air balcony with him.

The night was dark, the stars were bright, and the lights in the room slanted on Gu Cheng's face, hiding half of his face in the darkness, making it difficult to see his true expression.

Mr. Bai Yuqing is very old, 233 years old.

When ordinary people reach his age, not only their faces are old and dilapidated, they also look like they are in their twilight years, but Mr. Bai Yuqing is bright-eyed and energetic.

He looks younger than five years ago.

"Have you really decided to become a low-level civil servant?"

Bai Yuqing asked leisurely, with no questioning or agreement in his words.

It was just a casual question.

"Yes, this is my choice." Gu Cheng lowered his eyes slightly, as if feeling guilty, and whispered: "I'm sorry, teacher."

"Don't be sorry." His eyes were clear, as if with an all-encompassing sense of tolerance, and he continued: "I knew when you entered the Capital University of Political Science and Law four years ago to study law, and you are more adaptable than any of us. powerful."

He said with emotion: "In the past, we also tried to use our power to promote the promulgation of laws that were more beneficial to the school, but the restraining force was too strong, and we could only continue to tolerate it."

"You have encountered a good era. Although the monarch is not wise enough, he is not mediocre. He is still actively controlling the situation of the empire. If you want to reach a high position, you have a great chance."

"I hope you can shine in the Ministry of Justice." The old man sincerely wished you.

"Yes, I will." Gu Cheng nodded solemnly, his long eyelashes half-covered, casting a shadow under his eyes.

After the instructions, the teachers all left. Although most of the happy banquet was acquaintances, there were also some people who were trying to find out information, or who were building connections to join in the fun.

His birthday party was no longer pure.

Gu Cheng leaned back, with his back against the top of the fence, his hands on it, and his head tilted back. His clear and smooth jawline was clearly illuminated under the light, and the up and down movement of his Adam's apple became clearer.

"Whoo~"

He closed his eyes and exhaled a long breath. When he opened his eyes again, he had straightened up again, adjusted the collar of his suit slightly, put a slight smile on his lips, and stepped into the Vanity Fair again.

As soon as the conversation ended, a soft cry suddenly came from my ears.

"Hey, our birthday boy has finally appeared. Come on, come on, let's have a drink with him."

In the crowd, Gu Cheng's college roommate Sanders suddenly brightened up. He grabbed his wrist and brought Gu Cheng to the other two roommates.

"Xiangfan, you were almost late today, so you must punish yourself with a drink."

Sanders, who has a bright smile and short hair, is wearing a suit and tie, but his detachment and youthfulness can be seen in his brows and words.

He is half a head taller than Gu Cheng, who is 185cm tall. He is tall and strong, but can just hold up his suit.

Xiangfan, who was wearing glasses and the shortest among the four, and slightly frail, smiled shyly. After being mentioned, he stood up generously, held the wine glass, and saluted Gu Cheng.

"Brother Cheng, happy birthday."

After saying that, he closed his eyes and drank.

As soon as he finished drinking, Xiangfan's face quickly turned red.

His eyes blinked rapidly, and his figure began to waver, as if he could no longer stand.

At this time, Eamon, who had been silent all this time, suddenly reached out to support him, and Xiangfan quickly sat down and thanked him.

Eamonn hummed, and then continued to listen to Sanders pulling Gu Cheng to talk.

"...It's okay if you don't go with us to the Procuratorate. The Imperial Court is also a good place to go. But what about you, the most powerful student of our class and the darling of the college teachers? You actually went to the Ministry of Justice to become an ordinary person. "Tong's grassroots staff, Gu Cheng, what do you think?"

There was no malice in his tone, but more of a resentment that he hated iron.

Gu Cheng took a sip of red wine and then said slowly: "There is nothing wrong with starting from the grassroots level."

"Yes, very good. The grassroots level can train people and increase their work experience. With your strength and background, there is no need for this at all!"

Although the ancient literature school has not had many activities in recent years, due to the meditation method, their name has penetrated into the largest student group in the empire, and it can be said that they are famous far and wide.

As the only person who is active on the bright side, Gu Cheng cannot be overemphasized.

But he chose to go deep into the grassroots...

I believe that after today, this shocking news will be presented to the desks of some big shots one after another.

Sanders still didn't understand Gu Cheng's intention, and the other two roommates also looked at him.

There are obviously doubts.

Gu Cheng did not answer, but drank all the wine in the glass in one gulp. He arched his eyebrows and said with a smile: "I have never experienced hardship, so I want to experience grassroots life."

Immediately, he poured another half a glass of red wine, toasted to the three of them, and said, "In the future, I will ask you all to take care of me, a little clerk."

Upon hearing this, Sanders sighed, stretched out his hand, hugged Gu Cheng's shoulders vigorously, patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, no one can choke your neck here in the filing court."

Xiangfan seemed to wake up a little and said quickly: "If you encounter any difficulties, you can come to the Investigation and Supervision Department to find me."

"I'm in the Ministry of National Security." Eamon only said this and could not elaborate further.

After all, this is a department related to the internal security of the empire. The more you know, the more dangerous it will be.

But just the words "Ministry of National Security" can give people a great sense of security.

His roommates dispersed into important departments such as the court, the procuratorate, and the Ministry of National Security.

I believe that with their connections, they can prosper among them.

At the same time, Gu Cheng, the "little clerk" of the Ministry of Justice in the House of Representatives, is equivalent to having three backstages at once.

"Thank you for your understanding."

Gu Cheng thanked them one by one for their support. He touched the cup wall lightly and a crisp sound suddenly sounded.

Several people looked at each other and smiled.

Most of the words were left in the wine.