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

Gu Cheng took what Pei Mingxu handed him. It was a subscription document for the ownership of a resource star.

He looked at the document in his hand dumbfounded and filled with emotion.

Over the years, the gifts His Highness gave him had become more and more valuable.

But this time, he was even more generous and directly gave a resource star.

Gu Cheng knew that the value of this resource star might not be high enough, but it represented His Highness's trust and importance to him, just like in the past.

His fingers trembled slightly with excitement, and he felt stuffy in his heart, as if something was blocking his throat, making him unable to speak for a while.

At this moment, Pei Mingxu suddenly spoke and said bluntly: "This is a reward and my compensation for you."

"Your contribution over the years is enough for me to give you this reward. I hope you will not reject my kindness and live up to my expectations."

Gu Cheng paused, and all the intimacy that was meant to ease the atmosphere was put away by him.

He said no more, picked up the pen neatly, and signed his name with a few swipes.

His handwriting is straight and elegant, as if he is a person who knows exactly how to behave at what time.

Every stroke and every stroke is just right, neither out of specification nor out of place.

He knew that Pei Mingxu gave him this gift to compensate for his efforts over the years.

Before graduating from high school, Pei Mingxu once asked him about his future plans.

Do you want to follow him or go to another university?

At that time, Gu Cheng chose another option without hesitation.

He knew that by following Pei Mingxu, he might get more opportunities and resources, and eventually become a high-ranking, qualified and trustworthy subordinate.

But you can never be an independent person.

Humans are such strange animals. They want life to be smooth sailing, but if it goes too smoothly, they will feel bored, and may even become depressed because they have no goals.

Gu Chengze didn't want to have his own name, so he could use so-and-so like most of His Highness's subordinates.

He wants to have his own name in the hearts of the people and His Highness.

Become irreplaceable.

"All right."

The corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing a faint smile, and then he carefully put away the subscription letter, but then seemingly casually put it aside.

Gu Cheng straightened his back and adjusted his sitting posture to make his back straighter. At the same time, his expression became serious, ready to listen to what His Highness would do next.

In recent years, although the upper echelons of the empire have been slowly purged, what followed was the problem of insufficient implementation.

The nobles have been entrenched in various places for many years and have hidden forces on various planets.

Even when the empire wanted to target the major allies and curb their rapid expansion, several groups of star pirates suddenly appeared, pulling the empire's energy while also providing help to the allies.

Now, the Allied Powers are still the earth emperors in some places, just like the princes from all directions, they are eyeing the Empire of Stars.

However, now that the Star Empire and the Tree Vine Empire have a close relationship, and with the Quentin Alliance signed three years ago as a deterrent, the empire's development momentum is at its peak, which can be said to be overwhelming them.

But "imperial power does not go to the countryside" is still an issue that cannot be ignored.

The focus of Gu's work during the presentation stage will first be on the capital planet. After the shortcomings of the judiciary and procedures in the capital star are found out, his next step will definitely be to be sent abroad for experience, go deep into the front line, and obtain more accurate first-hand information...

"...You just entered the office, don't be too anxious to show off, just do your own thing quietly first."

Pei Mingxu warned him, as if he was afraid that he would rush forward in a hurry.

"...As for other troubles, I'll take care of them."

When this trouble was mentioned, Pei Mingxu's expression changed rarely.

After just a moment's thought, Gu Cheng understood what His Highness was worried about.

Because his overall performance points have always been at the top of the list, his appearance is exquisite and handsome, and his temper is impeccably gentle, plus his background bonus.

Even if he loses the protective aura given by His Highness, he is still attractive enough.

It is indispensable to have a few persistent suitors.

Even though he has gone to the grassroots level, there are still some people who are determined to get closer to the water first...

Gu Cheng didn't take it seriously, for a person with clear goals like him.

Before reaching the goal, love is far less important than career.

"Your Highness, you can't take action easily."

He softened his tone again: "He may have just been on a whim, or the sunk cost was too high, so he gave up reluctantly."

He pretended to be relaxed and said: "Don't worry, I can handle it."

Faced with his cold-hearted answer, Pei Mingxu was silent for a moment before the word "um" escaped from his throat.

After talking about business, the atmosphere between them became relaxed and lively again.

The words have also been replaced by the casualness of daily conversations.

Pei Mingxu asked softly: "Ke Jin got angry with you?"

When Gu Cheng heard this, a hint of melancholy lingered between his brows.

The last contact Ke Jin had with him was a month ago.

When he knew that he would rather be a small office servant than accept his olive branch, he lost his temper and ignored people.

Seeing that he didn't answer for a long time, Pei Mingxu hesitated for a moment and said, "How about I arrange to give you a few days off?"

"Don't!" Gu Cheng stopped him quickly.

Gu Cheng sighed, then pursed his lips, and said helplessly: "No need to go to such trouble, I will coax him after I get home today."

"It's just that his personality has become more extreme in recent years..."

Gu Cheng's eyes couldn't help but stay on Pei Mingxu.

Since His Highness became the confirmed crown prince, his prestige has become more and more profound, towering like a mountain, making people feel awe.

Everything he says and does carries supreme authority, making it impossible to ignore his presence.

Gu Cheng sometimes thought in a daze that the person sitting in front of him was the cold-blooded and powerful king from the previous life.

Is the royal education really so evil that it always makes people easily infected with its unique character?

"Ok?"

Pei Mingxu noticed the gaze fixed on his face and frowned slightly. He didn't know what he thought of, but he suddenly stood up and left the place.

Gu Cheng was shocked by his sudden action and suddenly came back to his senses, his eyes couldn't help but follow his every move.

The continuous sound of water came from the semi-open compartment, and he tilted his head to look curiously.

The next second, he saw Pei Mingxu slowly walking towards the round table, holding a steaming white porcelain cup.

Is he thirsty?

"Your Highness, if you are thirsty, I can..."

"Boom!"

The porcelain cup collided with the table, and the heat rushed up and wetted his long eyelashes.

Gu Cheng was stunned for a while, and then the ends of his eyes suddenly turned up a degree. He held the porcelain cup with smiling hands, looked at the honey water with a warm yellow luster and said: "I originally thought it would take until next month. "Drink, is your Highness trying to appease me, so you want me to realize my dream in advance?"

Pei Mingxu didn't change his expression at all when he was teasing him, and his face remained calm and composed.

"If that's what you think, that's okay."

Hearing this, the smile in Gu Cheng's eyes became thicker and deeper.

Compared with the cold and inhumane king in the previous life, His Highness Pei Mingxu now has the arrogance of a prince, but his occasional thoughtfulness also makes people feel particularly heartwarming.

After chatting about several topics one after another and establishing the focus of his recent work, the meeting came to an end.

"Goodbye, Your Highness."

The light of the earrings flashed, and the handsome face had been replaced by the mask when he came. He showed a ruffian smile again, then opened the door of the private room and disappeared.

Pei Mingxu stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, his tall figure standing upright, and the dark night outside the window.

His eyes were always fixed on a certain position, until the red light flashed and the black phantom disappeared into the night, and he slowly turned around and left.