The cabin seemed small, but its actual size was quite large.
Baiyu walked in, twisting and turning, and finally arrived at the office of the Minister of the Action Department.
The living quarters of this Minister were even more luxurious than his headquarters in Villiduo.
Everywhere one looked, there were green-glazed porcelain, sandalwood furniture.
There were also some landscape paintings that seemed to be the work of famous artists. Although such artworks were not as rare in this world as they were on Earth, they were still unattainable for the average person.
A real connoisseur of enjoyment.
And someone who pursued art, which was quite rare among martial artists.
Baiyu did not have a prejudice against martial artists, after all, he was one himself. Most of his time was spent studying and training, leaving little room for other considerations.
He knocked twice, a clear humming sound resonating back.
The wooden door was opened by a burly man.
Baiyu was slightly taken aback, knowing that the Minister of the Action Department was a woman, which was information he had ascertained earlier.
Among the three departments.
The Ministers of the Inspection Department and Logistics Department were both men.
Only the Action Department.
Seemed to be led by a woman, which was quite rare since most in the military were men.
Thus, Baiyu remembered.
The man opening the door seemed rather intriguing.
Since this was the Shelter, it seemed that the Action Minister had not moved out to live elsewhere, melding work and living space, transforming from a nine-to-nine to a round-the-clock schedule.
If it were just an office, it would be different.
This was the Minister’s residence, and the appearance of a man indeed made Baiyu think in a skewed direction.
Had he barge in on something he wasn’t supposed to?
The man looked burly yet honest, responding swiftly without losing composure, "You actually came in person, without announcing, my lady was just sending someone to smooth things out with money outside."
The key words the man mentioned were utterly perplexing to him.
Sending someone with money?
The man saw the confusion on Baiyu’s face, clapping his hands, self-blaming yet smiling, "You see, the former President probably didn’t tell you about my lady’s special situation?"
"No, I only knew Shang Yufei was the Minister of the Action Department, I didn’t even manage to meet her when the departments gathered the other day."
Baiyu admitted straightforwardly.
The man confirmed, "President, the Shang Family has always worked in the Veterans Mutual Aid Association.
My lady’s father was the previous Minister of Action.
After his retirement.
He handed the position of Minister of Action to my lady, a decision the former President endorsed.
The Action Department has thrived, handling many affairs smoothly.
But the funds have been somewhat scarce.
My lady often used family money to fill these gaps.
Another similar affair arose, my lady is sending money now but is sure to get a lecture from the elders at home."
The man looked a bit worried.
Always taking money from home to patch gaps, once or twice might be fine, but frequently, no one can stand it.
It seemed.The financial crisis of the Action Department was far more serious than he had imagined.
"President, I will take you inside now, my lady must have calmed down by now."
The man pushed open the door.
The whole room was about a hundred square meters wide.
All necessary living amenities were present; the living room also had a desk full of documents and files.
Really was a true 007.
The wooden door inside was pushed open, and a pretty girl with a face full of anger came out.
However, upon seeing Baiyu, she froze for a moment.
Baiyu extended his hand, smiling, "I came to the Action Department today to understand the situation, and just happened to encounter the matter outside.
What exactly is going on?
If there’s any problem, you can tell me."
Shang Yufei was still not very familiar with the newly appointed President.
She had always been hot-tempered.
Her own strength is not weak, allowing her to hold down the people in the Action Department.
Facing Baiyu, she inexplicably softened a bit, "Old trouble, the Mutual Aid Association has an obligation to help old soldiers, but sometimes accidents happen.
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When he eventually passed away.
This family carried the corpse over."
Baiyu nodded slightly.
He had seen this kind of thing quite a bit, wasn’t this a medical dispute like those on Earth?
The hospital in the Veterans Mutual Aid Association had always been funded by the Association to treat veteran free of charge.
At most charging a symbolic service fee.
This annual huge expenditure on healthcare indeed caused an uproar, which was beyond Baiyu’s expectations.
These people just wanted money.
But opening up this kind of issue would only lead to more, not everyone has a conscience.
If this family had a conscience, they wouldn’t use the deceased as a tool for extortion.
The medical disputes in this extraterrestrial setting were something he learned anew.
"Soon, the money from my family should arrive; it’s just a matter of tens of thousands.
I will resolve this matter quickly to prevent others from gossiping about us."
Her family had been in the Action Department for three generations, binding them with profound emotional ties, naturally unwilling to let go.
And now, the Shang Family still flourished, whether in business or any other sector, they thrived everywhere.
This couldn’t be achieved without the connections and prestige accumulated in the Mutual Aid Association.
Was meant to avoid disaster.
"Wait, how did the previous President handle it?"
Baiyu suddenly asked.
Shang Yufei looked at him doubtfully, saying, "The previous President usually didn’t get involved in these matters.
Most of his time was spent fighting in the Spirit Realm, returning only when urgent matters arose."
Baiyu shook his head, "Let’s not give them money, just gather a few people and have those outside escorted away."
Shang Yufei widened her eyes, unable to believe what she heard, "President, you intend to...?"
Baiyu said naturally, "I think the Veterans Mutual Aid Association has many small issues.
If matters can lead to demands for money from the Association, how will the Association develop?
Even if you take money from your family.
If it happens once, it will happen again, and once this opening is made, it will be hard to close it."
Baiyu’s words made sense.
Shang Yufei couldn’t find a place to argue, yet it felt somewhat inappropriate, "But what will outsiders think of us?
It might cause the other veterans to feel disheartened."
"Disheartened by what?"
Baiyu smiled softly, "Driving this group away would rid us of our parasites?
This way, we can focus our energy on serving others.
Escort those few outside away, and handle the old man’s funeral in passing."