Chapter 349: Rewards and Recognition
Chapter 349: Rewards and Recognition
The female administrator tapped on the Boundary Vessel, and a lotus-shaped floral light slowly unfolded above the living room. After a while, a large holographic screen descended from it, displaying the scene of Chen Chuan's defeat of Wei Wusheng. Although there was no sound, the devastating power exhibited in their fight still left viewers in awe.
Once the fight ended, the screen showed Chen Chuan standing with his back to the dazzling sunlight, overlooking Wei Wusheng. At this moment, his facial features were slightly blurred.
"This Wu Yi Academy student, Chen Chuan, is only eighteen years old and has already reached the Third Limit," the female administrator said, looking at the screen. "Even within the Wu Yi Academy, he is among the rarest few. I consulted a professional team, and they unanimously believe that this student has immense potential and possesses talents that ordinary fighters lack."
"We should do our best to recruit such talent. With someone like this on our strategic planning team, our competitive advantage will significantly increase."
"Although our resources cannot compare to other companies, which may seem like a disadvantage, it is also an advantage."
"Because this means that limited resources will be concentrated on a few individuals. Once a fighter joins us, they won't face excessive internal competition."
Meng Shu watched the screen for a while before asking, "Aside from him, are there any other candidates?"
"Yes," the female administrator replied.
"Based on various assessments, from age to potential, none of the other candidates can match this one. Miss, if we are determined to recruit him, we must act quickly.
The company needs someone like this, and more precisely, you, Miss, need someone like this.
Currently, most of the company's fighters are under the control of your elder brother. If we don't have reliable and capable personnel, we will have no chance in the upcoming competition with him."
Meng Shu inquired, "How confident are you about recruiting him?"
The female administrator replied earnestly, "Although other companies will compete with us, we have an advantage they can't match. I've reviewed his resume, and I know he studied in Yangzhi, where you were classmates. You can use this connection to invite him."
Meng Shu shook her head. "I tried to recruit him before, but he refused."
"Oh?" The female administrator was surprised. "May I ask why? According to his age and your relationship, he was probably not a mature fighter back then and hadn't fully demonstrated his value. What did you see in him, Miss?"
"I wanted him to be my steward and managing agent," Meng Shu explained.
"Is that so?" The female administrator smiled. "Then I should probably thank him for giving up his position for me. Hmm..." She paused, considering her words carefully. "With this additional advantage, we cannot afford to give up on him."
She stepped forward and said, "Regardless, Miss, you have a connection with this Chen Chuan. This is our advantage. I can even spread the word that you and Mr. Chen have a history, which will make other companies hesitant. Even if they recruit him, they won't utilize him fully."
Meng Shu immediately rejected the suggestion. "That's not feasible. Such tactics will only backfire."
"I understand," the female administrator replied, jotting down the idea. "I'll cross this out. If I have similar suggestions in the future, I'll seek your approval first."
Meng Shu then asked, "Can we cultivate fighters ourselves?"
"As far as I know, the company does have a cultivation program, but it's highly confidential," the female administrator explained. "Even your elder brother doesn't have full access to it. If we start cultivating now, we won't have enough time before the upcoming changes, and the results may not be apparent. Fighters are still considered consumables, and if we cultivate and consume them ourselves, we'll bear all the costs. It's not a good choice."
"It's better to invest in fighters who are already well-cultivated. All major companies do this, and it's a proven model now. However, Miss, your suggestion isn't entirely useless. For reliable security, we still need to cultivate our own, instead of relying on external security like we do now."
Meng Shu nodded slightly. Although the company had a systematic security, she didn't fully trust it due to the presence of her elder brother's people.
After a brief moment of consideration, Meng Shu raised her eyes and said, "Arrange a meeting between me and him."
"Okay, I'll take care of it," the female administrator.
The female administrator was pleased with Meng Shu's attitude—willing to listen, learn, and make decisions without letting personal preferences or emotions interfere. As for Meng Shu's elder brother, while capable, had other interests that often distracted him. If he could dedicate even a third of his attention to the company, it would be impressive. Previously, Meng Shu had rejected his recruitment attempts, and in the upcoming era, the old order would face significant challenges, making everything possible.
After a day of rest, Chen Chuan woke up feeling refreshed and returned to the Central City Processing Bureau's Central Bureau on the second day.
I remember the last time I came here, it was because the bureau wanted to question him about Zhao Qian. Although they were polite, their official attitude was evident.
This time, the attitude was worlds apart. As soon as I entered the Processing Bureau, I was escorted to a dedicated reception room, offered hot drinks, and access to an internal information browsing platform. Outside, a dedicated staff member was waiting.
This special treatment was not only because he was now a Tier Three Fighter, but also due to the impressive strength he displayed yesterday.
Of course, there were those who felt jealous and disdainful, but they kept these thoughts to themselves. When they met him, they put on a warm and enthusiastic facade.
After waiting for a while, perhaps only two minutes, the internal staff received instructions and led Chen Chuan to a bright and spacious meeting room.
A man in his thirties, with a smile on his face, was already waiting there. He shook hands with Chen Chuan and introduced himself, "I'm Qu Gan, an officer from the Examination Department of the Processing Bureau, directly responsible to the Central Bureau. Chen Trainee, for resolving the issue with Wei Wusheng, I'd like to express the bureau's gratitude on their behalf."
Chen Chuan said, "I'm a reserve enforcer of the Processing Bureau, so I'm also a member of the bureau."
Qu Gan smiled and gestured for Chen Chuan to take a seat.
After Chen Chuan sat down, Qu Gan sat down as well and smiled, "Due to the changes in your situation, I have a few questions on behalf of the bureau. You can choose to answer or not, as these won't affect your evaluation. It's just a necessary procedure, and the conversation record will be used to fill in your file. Is that okay?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Please go ahead, Officer Qu."
Qu Gan picked up a recording board and asked, "Chen, when did you enter the third limit? Well, you don't have to give me the exact time, just an approximate one."
Chen Chuan replied, "It was these past few days."
"These past few days?" Qu Gan recorded this carefully and then asked, "Then, did you take any medication before fighting Wei Wusheng?"
Chen Chuan said, "If you're referring to explosive drugs, no. I only took the regular medication for daily cultivation."
"Hmm..." Qu Gan recorded this and then asked, "Chen, do you have any plans to graduate from Wu Yi Academy in the near future?"
Chen Chuan answered affirmatively, "Not for now. I've only been in the academy for a short time, and there's still a lot to learn."
Qu Gan nodded and continued, "Chen, do you have any special requests for the bureau regarding your position or benefits?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I haven't thought about it yet."
Qu Gan then asked some more routine questions that were easier to answer. After recording everything, he closed the board, straightened his posture, and smiled, "Alright, that's all the questions. Chen, let's talk about the internal rewards from the Processing Bureau.
For resolving the issue with Wei Wusheng, as per the usual practice for such wanted criminals, the bureau will grant a bonus, and this time is no exception."
At that moment, Chen Chuan noticed that a reward fund signature list had appeared on his boundary vessel. He signed it, and within a short time, he saw that five thousand yuan had been transferred into his platform account.
Qu Gan continued, "Additionally, the bureau bestows upon you the title of Official Enforcer. You will be temporarily assigned to the Special Operations Task Force. From now on, I can address you as Enforcer Chen."
Chen Chuan saw his boundary vessel flash, and on the Processing Bureau's platform, his information had been swiftly updated. His previous status as a reserve enforcer had been changed to an official enforcer.
From this moment on, he would receive a monthly national salary. If there were special operations and results were achieved, additional bonuses would be granted.
He would also have a personal storage locker in the bureau, granting him free access to firearms and training grounds, as well as the use of official vehicles.
This status was linked to the Wu Yi Academy, so as long as he remained a student there, this status would remain valid. However, if he graduated from the academy, regardless of whether he stayed with the Processing Bureau or not, a new agreement would need to be signed.
"There's one more thing," Qu Gan said. After ensuring Chen Chuan understood, he walked to the side, brought a box to the table, and smiled, "As a Tier Three Fighter, you are entitled to a benefit from the Processing Bureau. We will provide you with a brand-new uniform and a suitable weapon.
After yesterday's battle with Wei Wusheng, your original shoes must have worn out, right? This uniform is different from your previous one and is tailored to the needs of a Tier Three Fighter."
Chen Chuan couldn't help but nod.
Whether it was the uniform provided by the Administrative Bureau or the Processing Bureau, they were both custom-made to withstand powerful forces. However, the Processing Bureau's uniform was slightly inferior, and this time, the battle took place on the highway, causing significant wear and tear to the shoes after the fight. Chen Chuan could even feel the soles of his shoes had burned.
A good set of combat clothing could significantly enhance one's fighting capabilities.
Chen Chuan said, "Thank you, I really need this."
Qu Gan smiled and said, "The uniform is easy to handle, but the weapon requires customization. What kind of weapon would you like, Chen? Even if it's a replica of the one you're currently using, that's fine too. The function won't differ much. What kind of weapon do you prefer?"
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