Chapter 38: Returning to School
Chapter 38: Returning to School
After leaving the old camp, the patrol vehicle quickly reached the National Highway. Chen Chuan turned around and said, "That place used to be a military camp, right?"
Wei Chang'an replied, "Yes, it was an outpost left over from the great expansion era, but Guo Fat took it over. Now, no one comes to manage it. Most of the leaders of the Bloodstain Gang are huddled together in the city, and only Guo Fat and his gang members don't get along well with them, so they prefer to operate outside the city."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. The banned drugs that Chou Huizi had were from Central City, and this National Highway led directly to it. No one would believe that there was no connection between the two.
Wei Chang'an said, "You did well, my junior. That kick, wow, to be honest, even I might not have been able to withstand it. Rest assured, I'll record it accurately, and if I don't give you an excellent evaluation, I'm not a man of my word."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Brother Wei, you mentioned earlier that we could get a license after reaching a certain evaluation. How does that work? I don't remember seeing it in the school's handbook."
Wei Chang'an explained, "That's something your mentor should have told you, but I'll give you a heads-up. You saw that everyone in the Bloodstain Gang was armed, but have you ever wondered why we didn't bring any weapons today?"
"It's because I'm here as a client, and it's not appropriate for me to carry weapons. As for not finding a weapon for you, it's because students of Wu Yi are generally not allowed to carry weapons outside. Here, you must obtain a firearms license to legally carry weapons, including small-caliber pistols and rifles. However, firearms are strictly monitored, and you have to report every time you use them, which is quite troublesome. But carrying cold weapons is no problem."
"This license can only be obtained at Wu University, and it's useful for a lifetime. It's not only recognized in our Da Shun Republic but also worldwide."
"Although some places allow people to carry weapons, they are only valid locally. Once you leave the area, you can't carry them unless you have a temporary permit, which is difficult to obtain without prior communication. And there are other complications."
"In addition, there are many useful licenses that can be obtained through these mandated affairs to boost your evaluation. For example, the 'Armor Wear License' is even harder to obtain. With this license, you can wear specified levels of protective gear, making firearms almost useless against you."
"There's a saying, 'Armed and Armored, Fearless.' It means that for us fighters, once we have armor and weapons, it's hard to find a normal way to restrain us."
Chen Chuan thought that obtaining a firearms license, or even an armor wear license, would indeed be beneficial, greatly increasing his survival rate. If he had protective gear, the stones that had previously threatened his life would pose less danger.
He asked, "How often do these external assignments come up? With so many students in Wu University, they can probably handle all kinds of tasks, right?"
Wei Chang'an glanced at Chen Chuan, "Junior, you still don't understand your current identity. You should get used to it. Do you know who the students who pass the final exam are? Have you toured the campus? Do you know the Fighting Arena behind the Grand Hall? It can accommodate two thousand students for platform combat and martial arts competitions."
Chen Chuan replied, "I've seen it; it's beautiful and quite large."
Wei Chang'an continued, "That Fighting Arena was built five years ago with generous donations. But it's mainly for Class B students. They will compete in platform fights and martial arts competitions to win honors and fame, becoming star fighters or serving as security personnel in various departments."
"As for us, the school wants us to manage and restrain them, suppress them when necessary, and become the cornerstone of stability for this country and even the world. That's why only we Class A students can take on these external assignments and obtain licenses!"
He smiled, "Of course, if you aspire to further your education, you can continue your studies at the school and become teachers. Then, you might have a chance to be recommended to the main campus, where you can learn more advanced martial arts knowledge. Who knows, you might even get a chance to enter Central City."
Chen Chuan asked, "If the school is so cautious about students with martial abilities, why do they expand enrollment every year?"
Wei Chang'an glanced at the rearview mirror, turned a corner, and said with a smile, "You'll understand in time."
Chen Chuan didn't press further. Instead, he asked, "Brother Wei mentioned Central City. Are there any teachers from Central City at Wu Yi?"
"Yes, but they only teach Recommended Candidates, and not just any candidate. They must have the qualifications and talents to be considered. Moreover, these teachers don't stay for long, so we rarely see them.
"Are you interested in Central City? I understand. I've thought about it too, but it's difficult! The annual recommendation slots are allocated by the school, and most candidates are chosen from the Recommended Candidates. It's good to have dreams, but remember, there are strict boundaries between students. Each level of students has their own responsibilities and achievements. Recommended Candidates do their tasks, and Class A students do theirs. It's essential to follow the rules and not overstep boundaries, so you won't make mistakes. Otherwise..."
Wei Chang'an slowed down the vehicle and turned to face Chen Chuan, speaking seriously, "Just remember what I said, and you'll be fine."
Chen Chuan didn't ask any further questions.
Wei Chang'an drove straight to the Police Station in Ding'an District of Yangzhi City and brought out Chou Huizi. After a while, he returned and handed Chen Chuan three documents, "Here, sign here. Sign all three." Chen Chuan took them and saw that it was a commission report.
The document detailed the day's events, providing a clear and objective description of the actions taken by both individuals.
At the end, there was a space left for signatures, with Wei Chang'an's signature already present.
After reading it, Chen Chuan signed his name.
Wei Chang'an took the document, returned to the Police Station, and quickly came back with a sealed copy, giving it to Chen Chuan, "That's it. Keep this copy for yourself and take good care of it. The Police Station will send a copy to the school later, and it will be reflected in your academic evaluation. Oh, and remember to get a personal seal and open a personal account when you have time. I'll transfer the money to you then, so you won't have to make another trip."
Chen Chuan folded the document and kept it, smiling, "What? You're giving me money too?"
Wei Chang'an laughed, "You don't think I'd let you work for free, do you? All commissioned tasks come with a reward. That's why I said I'd take care of you. As for the amount, I won't let you lose out. By the way, it's almost noon. Let me take you to a nice place for a meal, and then I'll send you back to school in the afternoon."
Chen Chuan said, "No need to trouble you, Wei Ge. It's the first day of school, and I'd rather get back to school early. I'll just eat at the Wu Yi Grand Dining Hall."
"Alright then."
Wei Chang'an drove Chen Chuan to the male student dormitory building of Wu Yi University. "I'll drop you off here."
Chen Chuan unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and stepped out with his luggage in hand. He turned back and said, "Wei Ge."
"Hmm?" Wei Chang'an, who was bent over examining the mud on the car, looked up at the sound of his name.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Throw away the mop that Captain Wei hid." With that, he turned and walked into the building.
Wei Chang'an's expression froze, and he laughed, "This kid." He shook his head, got into the car, and drove away. He arrived at the administrative building and went straight to the fifth floor, where he found the Recruitment Office. He knocked on the door, and Bian Feng, sitting behind the desk, said, "Come in."
Wei Chang'an entered and placed the written report on the desk.
Bian Feng picked it up and asked, "Is it taken care of?"
"Yes, Teacher Bian. This kid is really good," Wei Chang'an couldn't help but praise. "But why assign him a task on the first day of school? Is it just because this matter involves him?"
Bian Feng read the report, put it down, and said, "Just in case. If someone becomes available today, they might use various reasons to hold him back, and he'd be stuck in school for a semester, unable to go anywhere." He waved the document in his hand, "But with this, it's much better. We can provide him with more support."
Wei Chang'an understood.
When assigning tasks, most of the time, the commissioning party requires the participating students to have a resume and experience. If they don't have this, others won't choose them.
It's important to know that there are many students at the same time, and if someone takes a step ahead of you, you'll fall behind. It's not difficult to manipulate this, and they can easily hold you back with various excuses.
In that case, others will advance while you can only watch from behind.
Moreover, he noticed the deeper intention of the school management. The more students interact with various departments of the Civil Affairs Department and commissioning parties, the better their resumes become, and the more rewards they receive. This makes it less likely for people to be manipulated financially.
If the success rate of task assignments is high, all parties will show interest and support. After all, no one wants to miss out on potential benefits. Additionally, the school's support can create an invisible network of connections within and outside the school, which can be very helpful at times, even deterring those who might cause trouble.
Wei Chang'an's expression turned serious as he thought of this, and he said, "Chen Chuan is also a descendant of our Police Department. Teacher Bian, promise me that you won't push him to that position. I really don't want to see a repeat of what happened two years ago."
Bian Feng fell silent for a moment before replying, "We've learned from the mistakes of two years ago. It won't happen again."
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