Chapter 308: No More Pretending, I'm a Billionaire, Time to Reveal It!

"Uncle, whose performance is better, Ri Zhan or Tuan Cang?"

In the Hokage Office, Lian Ye placed the nourishing medicinal dish on the desk and asked.

His relationship with Tuan Cang is good, so he always wants to know his friend's impression and performance in Qianshou Feijian's eyes, at least to roughly gauge Tuan Cang's chance of becoming Hokage.

"Did Tuan Cang tell you?" Qianshou Feijian scooped a bowl of medicinal dish, his gaze inevitably falling on the nourishing medicinal dish.

He subconsciously swallowed his saliva; the smell made his appetite surge.

After half a year, he finally got to eat Lian Ye's cooking.

It's not easy, really not easy!

"Uncle, I'm asking you a question," Lian Ye saw Qianshou Feijian's attention entirely on the medicinal dish and rolled his eyes in irritation.

Eat, eat, eat—he only knows how to eat!

He still doesn't know just how high Tuan Cang's probability of becoming Hokage is.

If the performance is poor, they'll have to think of another way. In any case, they must not let teammate Tuan Cang become the Konoha Black Pot King!

"Hmm, Tuan Cang's recent performance is good," Qianshou Feijian realized his slip, cleared his throat lightly to ease the awkwardness.

Lian Ye: "……"

Good performance, such an official-sounding remark!

Saying it is the same as not saying it; this kind of talk can only fool that foolish kid Tuan Cang.

After Qianshou Feijian finished speaking and was about to pick up the spoon on the table, Lian Ye snatched it away with lightning-fast eyes.

"Stop eating for now," Lian Ye waved the spoon in his hand, "Since Tuan Cang's performance is good, how about Ri Zhan's performance?"

If you don't clarify the matter, yet still want to eat, where's such a good thing?

Qianshou Feijian placed the bowl on the table and looked at Lian Ye helplessly. This kid really grew up; he's not as easy to fool as he was when he was younger.

In fact, it's not Lian Ye who grew up, but his wings that have hardened.

"Ri Zhan's performance is equally good."

Lian Ye's mouth twitched; for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Good fellow! Just as I guessed, this old kid is spouting nonsense literature again.

Ri Zhan and Tuan Cang's performances are both good, and then the question arises—

Who exactly can become the Third Hokage?!

"So?" Lian Ye stared at Qianshou Feijian, "Uncle, who do you plan to make Hokage?"

To be honest, he and Tuan Cang have been teammates for about ten years, so naturally he hopes Tuan Cang can get his wish fulfilled.

But the final decision still lies with Qianshou Feijian; that old kid will definitely choose the more suitable person to become Hokage.

As everyone knows, a qualified successor is crucial... as for whether it's Ri Zhan or Tuan Cang, that remains unknown.

Qianshou Feijian's gaze fell on the spoon in Lian Ye's hand, but soon shifted back to Lian Ye's solemn face.

It seems this kid won't eat until he gets an answer.

After a moment of silence, he said slowly, "They both achieved good results in my assessment; I haven't yet determined the final candidate."

In other words, Qianshou Feijian himself doesn't know.

Based on their current performances, they're neck and neck, requiring comprehensive, multi-angle observation.

"Tsk, Uncle, you're really slow at doing things," Lian Ye said discontentedly.

He's been away from the village for over half a year, and that old kid still hasn't chosen a successor—truly useless!

Although the final outcome is unknown, at least Tuan Cang still has a chance to become Hokage...

"Kid, give me the spoon; the medicinal dish is getting cold," Qianshou Feijian looked at the food in the bowl and couldn't help asking for the spoon.

Without a spoon he can't eat at all; he can't just lift the bowl to drink, right?

That would be too improper.

"Here, take it," Lian Ye returned the spoon to Qianshou Feijian, then pulled a chair and sat opposite at the table.

The documents on the table were still piled like a mountain, seeming even thicker than before he left.

"Processing documents every day, I really don't know what the Hokage position is for," Lian Ye said, picking up a reviewed document.

When he saw the title, his facial expression froze instantly.

It read: 【The Tie Zhi Guo boss claims he met Senju Hashirama and Madara Uchiha! A handsome-looking Uchiha was also with them, suspected to be Madara's illegitimate child.】

Lian Ye immediately composed his expression; fortunately Qianshou Feijian was enjoying the food and didn't notice Lian Ye's face at all.

Damn, this matter has reached the Fire Country!

If Qianshou Feijian becomes suspicious, that would be troublesome; if he truly follows the clues, that old kid might actually get something.

One must know Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama never concealed their identities! If their mingling were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Lian Ye suppressed his unease and, feigning curiosity, asked, "Uncle, what do you think of this intelligence?"

"Fake," Qianshou Feijian looked up at the document and lightly uttered two words.

Such an absurd thing a novel wouldn't dare write.

Although he didn't believe it at all, he still dispatched the ANBU to Tie Zhi Guo to investigate.

He believes the truth will be known soon.

Lian Ye dared not speak, and could only continue flipping through the documents below.

【Sand Hidden Village jinchuriki lost control, causing massive damage to the village…】

【Rain Hidden Village leader Shanjiaoyu Banzang missing without a trace…】

【Famous Ninja Exchange was brutally looted by a mysterious person, witnesses say the perpetrator had a black cat with them…】

Lian Ye: "……"

Why are most of these reports so closely tied to himself?

Who the hell collected the intel, you bastard!

I feel like I've been set up by capital.

Qianshou Feijian saw Lian Ye diligently leafing through the documents, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

This kid is such a hypocrite—he says he doesn't want to be Hokage, but his body says otherwise!

If Lian Ye wants to be Hokage, where are the affairs of Ri Zhan and Tuan Cang?

Wait, why is this kid's complexion constantly changing?!

"Kid, what's wrong?" Qianshou Feijian possessed himself and moved close to Lian Ye, wanting to know what this kid was actually looking at.

【Famous Ninja Exchange was looted clean by a mysterious person…】

"You couldn't have done this, could you?" Qianshou Feijian's face showed suspicion.

The reaction is so intense that even if he didn't do it, it's still connected to him.

This kid has always been simple‑minded; whatever is on his mind is written all over his face, and he has no notion of concealment.

In fact, Lian Ye used only one flaw to perfectly conceal all the other flaws!

One can only say this old kid is still too young, being so easily fooled by his own simple appearance.

Heh heh, the Konoha Forbidden Technique Master is nothing more than that!

Actually, this can't be blamed on Qianshou Feijian; after all, who would guard against Chu Zi?

Especially since it's the Chu Zi he has raised since childhood…

"Since you've discovered it, I won't pretend any longer," Lian Ye said proudly, "I originally wanted to interact with you as an ordinary person, but that way I could only barely sustain my life through missions…"

"No more pretending, I'm a billionaire, I'm laying my cards on the table!"

Qianshou Feijian: "???"