Being an emperor is not something he can do, so he can only rely on his connections.

Chapter 310 See Through

Li Yi, in the eyes of others, has always been an honest and dutiful person. He is also warm-hearted and friendly to everyone, thus maintaining a good relationship with those around him.

On this quiet evening, everyone enjoyed a delicious late-night snack together. After eating and drinking to their heart's content, everyone busied themselves clearing the table and setting aside the utensils. However, just then, Zhang Jingwei suddenly called out, "Alright, stop working and go back to your rooms to rest. Those working the night shift can also go back to their rooms to rest after you've added charcoal to the fire."

Hearing this, Douya on the side exclaimed in surprise: "Ah? Master, are you not going to clean up these things?" She looked at Zhang Jingwei with a puzzled look on her face, and was wondering in her heart.

Zhang Jingwei waved his hand, pointed at Li Yi standing in the corner, and said, "Let him take care of it!"

This shocked the maids present. They looked at each other, wondering if Li Yi had accidentally offended Zhang Jingwei, and that was why he was deliberately making things difficult for him. Thinking of this, they couldn't help but feel pity for Li Yi and thought he was quite pitiful.

Zhang Shiyi, on the other hand, reacted faster. He quickly moved closer to Li Yi and said in a low voice, "Little Li, the young master is really planning to promote you. You must seize this great opportunity!"

After hearing what Zhang Shiyi said, Li Yi was stunned at first, but he quickly came to his senses and replied with a smile: "Don't worry, Uncle Shiyi, I will pay more attention!" After that, he turned and walked towards the pile of tableware that had not been cleared away.

After everyone left, Zhang Jingwei stared at Li Yi coldly. The latter felt a chill all over his body, but he still worked carefully.

Zhang Jingwei called softly: "Old Wolf..." Although the voice was not loud, it was particularly clear in the quiet atmosphere.

Li Yi, already on edge, trembled noticeably at the call. He froze for a full second. However, after a brief pause, he continued his work as if nothing had happened, saying, "Master, are you calling me? Could it be that 'Old Wolf' was my nickname?"

Zhang Jingwei stared at Li Yi sharply and said slowly, "How long are you going to keep pretending?"

Li Yi looked innocent and bewildered, and quickly replied: "Young Master, what are you talking about? I really don't know what I did wrong to make you so unhappy. If you can tell me something, I will correct it immediately!"

Zhang Jingwei snorted coldly and said firmly, "Hmph, stop pretending! I myself have lost my memory, so I know exactly how to live my life after losing my memory!"

Li Yi still had that humble smile on his face and asked cautiously, "Why do you doubt me, young master?"

Zhang Jingwei suddenly changed the subject and asked directly, "Are you a post-2000s generation?"

Li Yi's eyes flickered, and he replied hesitantly: "Master, I don't know what you mean by 'fortunate'."

Seeing Li Yi's reaction, Zhang Jingwei did not give up and immediately recited the poem: "Spring sleep does not know the dawn... What is the next line?"

Li Yi quickly shook his head and waved his hands, looking embarrassed and said: "Master, I have never known anything about poetry!"

Seeing this, Zhang Jingwei raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and unexpectedly sang a nursery rhyme: "I found a penny on the side of the road..."

Li Yi was stunned at first, then nodded as if suddenly realizing something, and echoed: "Oh, so the young master is so lucky today, he actually found money on the road!"

Zhang Jingwei suddenly stopped singing, looked at Li Yi seriously, and said firmly: "Okay, no need to hide it anymore! After this test, you can't answer any of these simple questions. This proves that you don't have amnesia at all!"

Li Yi said with difficulty: "Young Master, you..." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhang Jingwei rudely: "I saved your life, can't I even get a word of truth in return?" Facing Zhang Jingwei's sharp gaze, Li Yi chose to remain silent.

Seeing that Li Yi remained silent, Zhang Jingwei shook his head in disappointment and said with a sigh: "Forget it, just consider it that my sincerity was misplaced." Hearing this, Li Yi's heart suddenly tightened, but he still forced himself to remain calm.

Finally, Li Yi seemed to have made up his mind. He sighed deeply and slowly put down the cutlery in his hand. He slowly raised his head. The humble look on his face had disappeared, replaced by a deep and solemn expression that came from a lifetime of experience.

At this time, Zhang Jingwei stood there quietly with his hands folded across his chest, looking calm and composed. It seemed that he had already expected Li Yi to make some explanation next, and was just silently waiting for him to continue explaining.

Li Yi gritted his teeth and finally mustered up the courage to ask, "I don't understand, how did the young master find out that I didn't lose my memory?"

Zhang Jingwei sneered and responded, "Humph, there aren't so many people with amnesia in this world. If you were in a detention center, they could easily cure it with the help of a large memory restoration technique. They'd beat you up again, and you'd naturally confess the truth again!"

Li Yi widened his eyes, looked at Zhang Jingwei in disbelief, and asked in a trembling voice: "So, young master, are you planning to hand me over to the government for disposal?" His face was full of fear and despair.

Zhang Jingwei nodded expressionlessly and said coldly, "Over the years, you've done a lot of shameful things in the Salt Gang. Although your crimes don't warrant the death penalty according to the law, the current situation forces me to make you the scapegoat!"

Hearing this, Li Yi's body trembled violently. He clenched his teeth tightly and roared in grief and anger: "Master, you are a sensible person! I have already died once before, isn't that enough? Why do you still force me?"

Zhang Jingwei narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at Li Yi with a sharp gaze, and said sternly: "I don't care what you have been through. Now I just want to know what your real purpose is!"

Li Yi took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. When he opened them again a moment later, a hint of determination flickered in his eyes. He smiled wryly and said, "Thanks to Heaven's blessing, I've survived this calamity. I had hoped to completely shed the shadow of the past, clean up my act, and start a new life. Who could have imagined that even then, I still couldn't escape the shackles of the infamous name 'Old Wolf,' as if it would forever bind me!"

Zhang Jingwei frowned and asked suspiciously, "Is that really the case? Is it just a simple wish to start a new life?"

Li Yi nodded without hesitation and replied: "It is absolutely true, not a lie!"

Zhang Jingwei was silent for a while, as if he was thinking about something. Finally, he said, "Since you really want to start over, then I will give you a chance."

Li Yi was invigorated upon hearing this and asked hurriedly: "Master, please explain!"

Zhang Jingwei raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile, and said softly: "I need something. This item is extremely difficult to obtain in our Tianchao territory. Therefore, you must go to Rongdi and try to get it for me!"

Li Yi's heart moved, and he blurted out: "Could it be Dongzhu?"

However, Zhang Jingwei waved his hand and warned in a serious tone, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. When you get there, you'll naturally know the details."

Li Yi was still a little confused: "There's one thing I don't understand. I feel like I've completely integrated into the lives of everyone around me. How did you see through me?"

Zhang Jingwei smiled crookedly, took off his hat, fiddled with his slicked-back hair with his hands, and crossed his legs.

"How can someone with amnesia act so seamlessly? The better you act, the more fake it seems!"