Chapter 106: The Flying Head Sect
Chapter 106: The Flying Head Sect
As Chen Chuan listened to the details of the major commission, his interest piqued, and he asked several follow-up questions.
Ren Shu immediately became more alert and shared additional information.
Recently, in the northwest of Yangzhi City, numerous villages and towns have witnessed the emergence of the Flying Head Sect, where villagers worship a flying head that appears and disappears.
Initially, it was believed that only a few villages were involved in this worship ritual. However, for some unknown reason, the number of believers in the sect has been increasing, and the influence has even spread to surrounding counties and cities.
The Government Hall had already instructed the Patrol Bureau to clear out the sect's strongholds in the city. During this process, there were sporadic clashes, and some firearms and ammunition were discovered. Therefore, the Government Hall suspected that a resistance organization might be backing this sect.
In response, Yangzhi City decided to launch a targeted strike against several key strongholds of the sect. As many of these strongholds are located in mountainous areas and villages with difficult access, it would be impractical for the Patrol Bureau to send a large-scale force to eradicate them. Consequently, the task was assigned to various commission companies.
However, due to the involvement of the Flying Head urban legend, experts in this field were urgently needed.
"So that's what's going on," Chen Chuan said, "Now it makes sense."
With so many people suddenly showing up in the past couple of days, he couldn't help but feel that even though he had demonstrated his ability to resolve urban legends, the reaction seemed excessive. Previously, urban legends were not taken seriously, so this level of response was unnecessary. Now it seemed that the commission companies must have gotten wind of the situation in advance.
They were all preparing for this very commission.
Min Lan had not mentioned this matter to him before, either because she hadn't found the right opportunity to discuss it or because she herself was unaware of it.
He asked, "How many people know about this?"
Ren Shu replied, "It's definitely not a secret among the upper management of the commission companies. As soon as the Government Hall had this intention, they knew about it. And we had to work hard to get this information."
"Actually, it can still be kept under wraps for now because the major companies have an unspoken agreement not to leak it easily. They want to gain the upper hand, but once time passes and they are fully prepared, the news will surely spread like wildfire."
Chen Chuan inquired further about the details and found that Ren Shu could provide insightful information about the upper management but seemed a bit vague and uncertain about matters concerning the lower levels. This was likely due to the different social circles they interacted with daily.
Seeing that Chen Chuan was deep in thought, Ren Shu bit his lip and presented another crucial condition.
"If Mr. Chen is willing to join us, we can offer you a shareholder position in our company. From now on, you will have the authority to decide whether or not to accept any commissions related to urban legends. We will not interfere with your decisions, and we can put this in writing in the contract!"
Chen Chuan was somewhat surprised. Being a shareholder meant having the same treatment as the company's founder, with the right to participate in significant decision-making. In theory, he would have access to the same information as the other shareholders. He would also be entitled to a share of the company's profits.
Moreover, if Ren Shu and his team did not interfere with the specific commissions, it meant that they were essentially handing over the management of this business to Chen Chuan. Considering that this new company had not even officially started yet, Chen Chuan would be in charge of the entire execution aspect as soon as he joined. Offering such a condition was akin to entrusting him with significant responsibility.
He couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Ren, your conditions are indeed generous, but is it necessary to go this far?"
Ren Shu spoke sincerely, "We want our company to grow and thrive, and we are willing to try anything that benefits the company.
We all have our life aspirations, and to be honest, we don't lack money. We are not chasing wealth but rather seeking to prove to some people that we can create value and miracles and that we are not completely useless."
Chen Chuan could sense the sincerity in Ren Shu's words, and he also revealed some information. Apparently, this group had money to spare and could afford to take risks. Even if things fell apart, they could start anew and form another company.
Chen Chuan said, "Your sincerity is appreciated, and I need some time to consider this offer. By the first of the month, I will give you a definite answer. During this time, I will not commit to any other company."
Ren Shu was overjoyed, and his excitement even lifted his rear end slightly. He patted his head and quickly took out his business card, handing it to Chen Chuan. "If you find our company suitable, you can use this to contact us."
Chen Chuan took the card and said, "Then let's end our conversation here for today."
"Alright."
Ren Shu stood up, and although he had managed to calm his nerves while speaking, he now felt a sense of invisible oppression as he stood before Chen Chuan, who was taller than him. He couldn't help but shrink back.
Chen Chuan noticed Ren Shu's unease and extended his hand with a smile, saying, "Mr. Ren, regardless of anything else, I want to thank you for coming to me today and sharing this information."
Ren Shu tentatively reached out and shook Chen Chuan's hand, nodding vigorously.
After leaving the room, Ren Shu bid farewell to Chen Chuan and headed downstairs alone. He exited the dormitory building.
Xiao Jiang and the others, who had accompanied him, were anxiously waiting and immediately rushed over when they saw him. They bombarded him with questions:
"Well? Well? What happened, Ren Dage?"
"Ren Dage, did it work out?"
"Ren Dage, what does that Chen student look like?"
Ren Shu thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, but I've said everything I can. Now, we just have to wait for the results." He glanced at the dormitory building, "Let's wait and see."
After Chen Chuan emerged, he greeted Ling Xueyuan and exchanged a few words before returning to his own dormitory.
At that moment, he was pondering the news brought by Ren Shu. If it were true, the Government Hall's operation would be significant, and many commission companies would want a piece of the action. He anticipated that even more people would seek him out.
The purpose of his assigned mission was to acquire more resources for training, thereby becoming stronger. He was willing to participate if it genuinely benefited him. This particular commission was clearly high-profile, and even without considering the Infinite Defense License, it would undoubtedly be a significant help in obtaining the Armed Permit.
Furthermore, considering the conditions Ren Su had just offered, it would be impossible for other companies to accomplish this.
There was another option, which was to personally go to the Government Hall to accept the commission as an individual. However, unfortunately, he was merely a first-year student, still holding the status of a student, and had not yet received internship recognition.
Additionally, this process required various negotiations and confirmations, involving the need for a lawyer's office to sign various agreements and contracts. It also required the payment of a security deposit, guarantors, and other complicated matters and procedures. At the same time, it involved dealing with government officials, making it extremely tedious and troublesome to coordinate from various aspects. It was not something that ordinary people could handle, so most people preferred to directly seek out commission companies.
Regardless of the circumstances, before making a decision on this matter, he needed to consult with his mentor, Cheng Zitong, to see if there were any arrangements on Cheng Zitong's end. If there were, then there would be no need for him to take on the task himself.
Since Cheng Zitong had previously mentioned that he would find time to discuss the Infinite Defense License after things settled down, Chen Chuan decided to wait patiently without making any phone calls, thinking that he could discuss this matter along with the license issue when the time came.
Two days passed in a flash, and today was the 29th, already the school's holiday period.
Chen Chuan stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window. The heavy snowfall over the past two days had turned everything outside into a blanket of white, and a layer of ice had formed on Chunqiu Lake.
Even without heating indoors, he didn't feel particularly cold; in fact, he found it quite comfortable.
Moreover, this wasn't just his experience; all students who had developed Transmutation Organs didn't feel the cold. Most of them were still wearing their autumn attire.
In reality, even Second-Class Students, after mastering the Breath Control Technique, could quickly warm their bodies by activating their breathing. Therefore, they were also reluctant to wear more layers, at most feeling a faster onset of hunger, which could be easily solved by consuming a few tubes of the free nutritional paste.
"Knock knock knock..."
Hearing the knock on the door from outside, he walked over and opened it, greeting the visitor, "Teacher."
Cheng Zitong responded, and as he entered, he was still dressed in the short-sleeved attire he wore in the office, his face slightly flushed. He smiled and said, "Xiao Chuan, aren't you going to watch the competition? I see many students have gone to watch after finishing their exams."
Chen Chuan replied, "I'd like to spend more time training, Teacher."
Cheng Zitong said, "Xiao Chuan, don't be too hard on yourself. When it's time to relax, relax. I know you're waiting for me to talk about the defense license. There's no need to rush. I have time today to discuss this matter with you in detail."
He sat down, taking the hot tea that Chen Chuan had passed to him. After Chen Chuan also sat down, Cheng Zitong slowly said, "To take the Infinite Defense License exam, you need to apply first, and there are conditions for the application. At the very least, you need to have a high evaluation from a national department and receive their recommendation. Note that this evaluation doesn't refer to the commission evaluation but rather an assessment from a government department."
This was actually quite difficult to achieve. Shen Zheng, for instance, relied on the evaluation from the Handling Bureau, and his actions were indeed worthy of this recognition. It was also through this that he became eligible to take the Infinite Defense License exam."
"The Handling Bureau?"
Chen Chuan nodded, as he was aware of this. Nominally, this department was responsible for managing fighters and their violations at the national level.
However, some of the officials had served as principals or supervisors in various Wu Yi Branch Schools across the country, and some even held these positions concurrently. One of the paths available to First-Class Students after graduation was to join this department, where they would become substantive law enforcers.
Cheng Zitong said, "But I don't recommend you rely on the evaluation from here, because it's equivalent to an evaluation from our own department, which doesn't hold much weight. Even if you pass, the school's commission party will undoubtedly find out immediately, which is like telling certain people that you're about to tear open that gap.
Fortunately, you're different from him. You should have a high evaluation in the Patrol Bureau, so I suggest using their recommendation if you decide to take the exam.
With this, along with the Firearms License, you can then apply.
However, the application requires a review period. If you're a Third-Class Student, the review time is shorter, but for Second-Class Students, it's slightly longer, approximately a month. Once the permit is approved, you must complete the assessment within six months. I suggest you apply this year because applications from non-third-year students have a higher probability of being rejected."
Chen Chuan couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, what's the reason for not passing?"
Cheng Zitong tapped the tea table with his decorative glasses, "The exam requires approval from the Central School. Each year, there's a limited number of defense licenses approved. Students from Wu Yi Academies across the country participate in the exam, so not everyone can obtain one. The review committee usually considers the student's qualifications first. A first-year student like you is very likely to be rejected.
However, if you apply again and had previously submitted an application, you would be given priority. If you still don't pass this time, then by the third year, they won't stop you anymore.
Shen Zheng was like you. He obtained the Firearms License in his first year, but it was only in his third year that he gained the qualification to take the exam."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "Then, for example, if I were to apply this time and pass, would I only have six months to prepare?"
Cheng Zitong's expression turned slightly more serious, "It's not impossible, but if you're not confident, you can wait until your second year when you're more certain before considering this matter again."
Chen Chuan thought about it again and asked another question, "Teacher, is there any connection between the Infinite Defense License and the quota for going to Central City?"
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