Viscount Saka was a respectable person.
He appeared to be no more than fifty, of medium build, slightly plump, wearing an expensive-looking but slightly worn black fur coat, with a hat on his head that had several irreparable dents.
The viscount’s small eyes always shone brightly when he looked at people, but now, his expression was slightly awkward.
A few familiar faces in this small tavern didn’t know he held a noble title.
He needed to find another place to unwind again.
The luxurious yet modest hovercar glided slowly among the low buildings.
Viscount Saka glanced at the empty driver’s seat, repeatedly confirming that it was an unmanned vehicle, his expression relaxed a bit.
But when he looked at the cute girl tapping on the holographic screen in the passenger seat, he couldn’t help but frown.
How could someone dare to bring a personal secretary when handling such shady matters?
Wasn’t he afraid of being stabbed in the back by her one day?
He was really disregarding the Empire Nobles Law Code... Even in this backwater place, hardly anyone took it seriously.
He said, "You are..."
"You can call me Hui."
Yang Ming gave a false name, "I need your approval to use the surname."
He took a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Viscount Saka.
It contained identification information provided by the intermediary. After a glance, Viscount Saka quickly stuffed it into his pocket and glanced guiltily out the window.
"If it weren’t for some difficulties my family encountered, I wouldn’t be taking such risks."
The middle-aged man sighed deeply.
Yang Ming said softly, "You don’t need to worry, she is my personal assistant and secretary, she is absolutely loyal to me."
immediately turned her head, originally intending to mumble, she gave Viscount Saka a sweet smile instead.
How to dispel the viscount’s concerns in one sentence?
"I was raised by the boss himself!"
Viscount Saka looked at Yang Ming in astonishment, while Yang Ming shrugged lightly, indicating she was just a child bride type.
"Alright, although that doesn’t seem entirely reliable to me, since I’ve already agreed with you," Viscount Saka sighed softly.
"I trust your character and ability."
Yang Ming nodded slightly, sincerely saying,
"I really appreciate you offering me a shortcut. My family’s expectation is for me to attain a respectable identity. I also greatly admire your inborn noble lineage."
Viscount Saka couldn’t help but sit up straight, opening his shoulders, and said with a bitter smile,
"To this day, this title has brought me nightmares, ridicule, and pressure I can’t bear... Enough about that. Out of responsibility for this matter, I must ask you a few questions."
"Where is your family residence?"
Yang Ming stated the province and city where the Hanton family was located but altered the street and house number.
These were intentionally left ’information points.’
It was part of the plan.
Viscount Saka took out his internet terminal, a straight plate embedded with colorful precious metals, and went through the motions of checking before he randomly asked Yang Ming some questions.
For instance, the environment around his family’s residence, his academic performance from childhood, and which middle school he attended.
Yang Ming answered fluently, with no discrepancies in the information.
He didn’t even need Lyu to use Yang Ming’s glasses to display cheats.
Just some basic preparation.
Viscount Saka gradually put his mind at ease and asked curiously, "What does your family originally do?"
"Interstellar trade," Yang Ming replied, "I came out seeking a political career."
"You want to go into politics?"
Viscount Saka chuckled,
"That’s really not a good idea. Even if you work hard for decades, it would be difficult to leave this planet.
"Nowadays, in Empire politics, where you’re born decides everything, and no noble’s illusory identity can change that... You should think carefully, becoming a noble here, or being conferred as a knight by a fallen noble like me, only gives you certain noble privileges in this province.
"There’s no vitality left here, and anyone capable has already left.
"And to be clear, I don’t have any connections to help you, you can only earn a ’bastard son of an incompetent viscount’ title here."
Viscount Saka tried to be humorous, his expression much more relaxed than before.
"Of course, if you consider this an honor."
"It is indeed an honor," Yang Ming replied slowly, "The uneven development between regions has become a key constraint to the Empire’s development. I want to challenge myself, not only to realize personal values but to contribute to the country."
Viscount Saka raised a finger, "Mediocre liars often tie life value to success, while high-level liars always use patriotism as a guise. You seem to have both."
This Imperial Viscount was quite amusing.
"I do genuinely want to achieve something," Yang Ming emphasized earnestly.
"If you want to achieve something, just do it. There’s no need to connect it with national sentiment," Viscount Saka scoffed, "Alright, my inquiry of you ends here."
He proactively extended his right hand.
"I need wealth, you need a title, this is a fair but illegal transaction, my dear bastard son."
"Yes, my irresponsible father."
Yang Ming reached out and shook hands with Saka firmly.
Meanwhile, 026 had smoothly completed the transaction to Viscount Saka.