Chapter 310 - 65: Forging Identity
Lu Hong had plunged into the guest room at Count Bacon’s Mansion for two days, and Count Bacon didn’t mind at all; moreover, Lu Hong was a young man who could defeat Baldo, definitely first-class potential. Count Bacon was counting on Lu Hong to win some face for the Bacon family on the stage of the Eagle Alliance’s campaign, at least to make it into the second round of the preliminary matches.
Now, Count Bacon had only one concern about Lu Hong, which was his origin, his birth. This was very important—if Lu Hong turned out to be a fugitive from the Alliance, and the Bacon family hadn’t checked his identity thoroughly, it would be terribly embarrassing to be recognized during the competition.
"Weiwei," Count Bacon called his daughter over and asked her with a heavy voice, "has that Lu Hong ever talked to you about his origin?"
"No," Weiwei shook her head. "He’s stayed in his room without coming out for two days, just asking me for a history book about the Holy Court."
"Oh, I see," Count Bacon nodded. "Well then, that girl Qing Ling should be coming to exchange supplies today. You go out and receive her for me later and, by the way, procure more supplies for him. Now that my Bacon family has gained a great general, it’s time to celebrate."
"Alright, I understand," Weiwei nodded vigorously. She was about the same age as Qing Ling and considered her almost a sister. When they were younger, she secretly added supplies for Qing Ling and was severely scolded by Count Bacon for favoring outsiders over her own family. Now, with her father’s rare act of kindness, Weiwei was determined to empty the storage and support her sister at heart.
"You may leave now," Count Bacon waved his hand, dismissing Weiwei, and then summoned his assistant. "Follow the young lady and make sure she’s not too generous. After all, Qing Ling is a lord in her own right; it’s not good to strengthen her too much."
"Your subordinate obeys."
After arranging various family affairs, Count Bacon looked up at the sky outside. It was already past midday.
He pondered for a moment. If it was time for a nap, he should be up by now.