Chapter 164: Departure
Chapter 164: Departure
July 1st, the first day of the Wu Yi University Hall's summer break.
Chen Chuan woke up early, went out for a bit of exercise, and then began packing for his trip. Since he had just returned from a long journey not long ago, he only needed to do a quick tidy-up.
Yesterday, he had returned to his aunt's house and mentioned that his teacher planned to take him out to broaden his horizons during the break. Yu Wan, his aunt, was very supportive. The fact that his mentor was taking him out indicated a good relationship between them, which she was pleased to see.
During lunch, when the family gathered for a meal, Nian Fu Li said, "You Wu Yi Academy students, you start internships in your second year, right? What do you think about where you might intern?"
Wu Yi Academy's top students often reach the First Limit by the end of their first year, making them skilled fighters. Especially the top-tier students, who are few in number each year, often go directly to the handling bureau after graduation. They start as Wu Yi teachers and then rise to higher positions.
Those who are less patient with constraints might join commission companies. Therefore, only a few go to government offices, as they are highly sought after by various departments.
Yangzhi City aside, the surrounding six counties offer excellent treatment, as personal safety is the top priority for government officials, especially given the presence of resistance organizations, which highlights the importance of security.
Additionally, they assist in law enforcement. Only fighters can handle criminals who are also fighters. If left unchecked, their destructive power would be significant.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Uncle, could you arrange something for me at the Patrol Bureau?"
Nian Fu Li affirmed, "I can't speak for others, but for you, Little Chuan, it's definitely not a problem. You grew up in our watch, so you're practically a child of the Patrol Bureau."
Chen Chuan knew that very few Wu Yi Academy students interned at the Patrol Bureau each year. Officially, it was because the Patrol Bureau, being a violent institution, didn't have an urgent need for these students. In reality, it seemed that the higher-ups didn't want to see Wu Yi and the Patrol Bureau get too close.
He had some guesses about the reasons behind this.
He said, "Uncle, I think I'll wait and see. My teacher might have some plans for me."
Nian Fu Li said, "That's not bad either. You're an elite student on scholarship, so wherever you go, people will be vying for you. Your teacher has deep connections and a wide network, so he can likely recommend a good place for you."
Chen Chuan thought to himself that with Liu Zhan's transfer, he would soon be facing off against the Mutual Aid Society. If he could withstand their pressure, he could apply for a recommendation to the Central City. At that point, whether he interned or not would be less significant.
If he really had to go, he would prefer the Secret Sect Review Bureau. This would allow him to learn more about the esoteric sects, which he found very intriguing.
At this moment, his aunt was wiping Nian Lu's mouth and suddenly remembered something. She said, "Gao Ming said he would be back in a couple of days?"
Chen Chuan replied, "He might be here tonight."
Yu Wan said, "Your cousin is very ambitious, and her husband is often away from home. Little Ming has had little care since he was young. Every time I visit, I see him alone, which is quite pitiful."
Chen Chuan said, "Gao Ming is very smart. Among our classmates, aside from those with exceptional family backgrounds, few can match him."
Nian Fu Li also said, "Gao Ming is a promising young man. He has a sharp mind but never uses it for evil. His father has done a good job raising him."
Nian Mo lifted her head and said, "Dad, I'm smart too."
Yu Wan said irritably, "That's not being smart. You always grab the good things and push the bad ones to your sister. That's a bad habit. When you grow up, I don't expect you to be as capable as your brothers, but I hope you won't give me so much trouble."
After lunch, Chen Chuan returned to his study to read. By evening, Gao Ming finally arrived. After receiving the call, he left home and got into Gao Ming's car.
Gao Ming got straight to the point, "Cousin, I wasn't surprised about Director Liu's situation. Based on the instructions you gave me and the key figures who might affect your transfer to the Central City, I conducted a simple personality analysis. Director Liu was the most likely to cause problems.
As long as he still has ambitions in his career, he will inevitably seek a transfer from the Foreign Affairs Bureau after the incident with the Makar people. The question is whether he can succeed.
The premature leak of the evaluation recommendations only changes one thing: your martial power might not meet expectations. If you feel your martial power is insufficient to handle the situation, the best course of action would be to arrange an exchange program or an early internship elsewhere, delaying things until you are more confident, thus minimizing the impact of this issue."
He pushed his glasses up and continued, "However, if you feel the impact on your martial power is minimal, we can simply implement the contingency plans we've already prepared.
In short, in dealing with the Mutual Aid Society, you haven't lost any of the other advantages you had. The situation is bad, but not as dire as it seems. What are your plans from here? I need to adjust my strategies accordingly."
Chen Chuan slowly said, "Teacher Cheng wants me to go out of town and undergo intensive training with Teacher He for a while."
Gao Ming's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Is this the Teacher He Xiaoxing you mentioned before?"
"Chen Chuan nodded, "After seeing you today, I'll take the train tomorrow to visit Master He's place of cultivation. This master is highly skilled, and after just one night of learning from him, I benefited greatly. If I can study with him for a while, I might be able to make up for the gap in martial prowess."
Gao Ming smiled upon hearing this, "In that case, the incident with Liu Zhan might not be entirely bad. If it hadn't happened, Master Cheng probably wouldn't have specifically recommended you for further studies. And Master He might not have taken the time to teach you, my cousin, at this time."
Chen Chuan agreed with this assessment. Indeed, if this incident hadn't occurred, he would likely have continued his cultivation alone for most of the semester, and Cheng Zitong wouldn't have found an opportunity to make his request. The chances of studying with He Xiaoxing would have been slim. Sometimes, danger and opportunity coexist.
"Alright, let's discuss this further when you return, cousin."
Gao Ming rummaged through his briefcase, pulled out a document, and handed it to Chen Chuan, "I've compiled information from various sources and created a comprehensive plan. It should be quite thorough. Take it back and read it within three days. The writing on it is done with invisible ink and will disappear after three days."
Chen Chuan took the document. He remembered something, "Oh, there's something else I wanted to tell you."
Before the holiday, he had received a call from the Patrol Bureau. Zhuo Bao, who had been injured by Chen Chuan, was seeking compensation for his medical expenses. A gang member, after failing to harm others, was now suing his intended victim. On the surface, it seemed comical, but the implications were chilling.
The Patrol Bureau assured him that he had nothing to worry about if it went to the Judgment Court. It might be unpleasant, but it wouldn't harm him. However, a legal advocate would be needed to handle the matter.
Gao Ming, being an expert in his field, was the perfect person to handle this.
Upon hearing this, Gao Ming smiled, "This is an easy matter. I'll take care of it. If you decide to see it through, we might even get him to pay you compensation."
Chen Chuan shook his head, "That won't be necessary. I don't have time to waste here."
Gao Ming nodded, "As you wish, cousin."
(End of Chapter)
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