(Old ver.) De Novo [BL]

2003

"Report."

"Yes, young master. His is named Ivan Huang, second youngest child of Catarina Huang and Huang Mingjun. He is of 23 years of age, and works as a delivery boy for a small pizzeria. His parents aren't in any mafia, therefore this family is ranked III. He wasn't able to complete college due to financial problems and lack of backing." the man informed the male lead with his head lowered the whole time.

In this world, people are divided into 4 Roman Numeral categories. The lowest is IV - people in this category are classified to be the poorest in the world. They mostly consist of criminals demoted to rank IV as punishment, enemies of the Mafia that didn't deserve a quick death, and people who were just unlucky. They are secluded from the city to avoid robberies or terrorism.

III is what Ivan's rank is. Families without any connection to any Mafia is ranked III. They not too poor, but not well off either. They have jobs with very small payment that can barely provide them 3 meals a day. Most of these people doesn't have a college diploma or high paying jobs because to live comfortably, you need involvement with the world leaders, the mafia.

II ranks are considered the lucky ones. They have huge salary, good education, abundant food to eat, strong roof over their heads, and protection from the mafia. All they needed to do is pay their annual protection tax to the Mafia they serve and all is well.

Vladimir Romanov is an example of a person with I rank. Only Mafia bosses, guards and members are in ranking I. They rule the world, be it in terms of money, military strength, or just plain leadership.

That is why when Vladimir knew that Ivan is III ranked and didn't have a degree in medicine, he was surprised. He saw and watched with his two eyes every procedure and steps Ivan took to cure his father. Vladimir expected him to fail, for every doctor he hired said that his father's poisoning was with no cure. But then, he actually succeeded.

"You're dismissed. Get your reward from Ethan." he said with a wave of his hand. The man bowed and disappeared in the shadows again.

This Ivan kid caught his interest. The kid was simply a genius in medicine! There's no way he's going to let go of such a talent. A great doctor that can't be defeated by any poison is what Romanov Mafia needed. Luckily, Vladimir gave him that 'cure him and live as a mafia member or don't and die' option earlier.

For now, he needed to interrogate Ivan. Why would someone hide this kind of talent?

Ethan, his right hand, suddenly came bursting in through the doorway. "Vlad, a girl trespassed."

"Throw her in the dungeons. I'll be down in a minute." he ordered with irritation in his voice, women never failed to destroy his mood.

Looks like question the kid will have to wait.

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If Ivan didn't see how huge the master's bed room is earlier, he would have thought that this guest room he was brought into was the master's bedroom. He thinks it's already a whole bungalow house.

It has a black bed with red comforter in it. A 60 inches LED screen, two other doors in side, a book shelf, a sofa with a table, a mini fridge, and even a mini bar.

'Yep, this is definitely not a room. This is a house.'

"What would young sir like for lunch?" the man who escorted him asked after he entered the room. Ivan hadn't had lunch yet, but he already feels full. Maybe it was due to the fear of getting lost and dying that he didn't have any appetite.

Ivan shook his head in negation. "I'm not really hungry right now, thanks."

"Young master ordered for you to get fed and bathed." the man said in a firm voice as if saying 'if young master ordered, is shall be done.' It's creepy, in a way.

The host dejectedly sighed, "Then just a burger and a drink."

The man nodded and ordered the nearby maid for the food he wanted. He turned to Ivan again, "Please wash up as young master said. The bathroom is the door to your left and clothes to change into are in the right." With that, he finally left.

Ivan figured there's no harm in washing up as he did felt sticky after walking in circles too much. He opened the door to the bath and jaw dropped.

It was huge too. About ½ of the room. It was colored light blue and tiled. There was a huge bathtub that could fit 5 people, a big shower head so wide that even if you spread your arms while showering you would still feel the water as if it was rain, a sink, 4 towel racks, a tissue cabinet, plenty of shampoos and conditioners, soaps and the likes. There's a mirror inside as well.

He decided to dip in the bathtub for a long time and relax. There was no telling if the male lead wouldn't kill him so he should enjoy this privilege while it lasted.

He closed his eyes as he laid naked in the tub.

(Nine: *peeks*

Ivan: No peeking!

Nine: *hides*)

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So i may or may not have been reading too much transmigration and rebirth novels that I almost forgot to write this hehe peace yo

Nine