Chapter 38: Returning to School
Chapter 38: Returning to School
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 really manages it. Most of the leaders of the Bloodstain Gang huddle together in the city, except for Guo Fat, who doesn't get along well with the gang members and prefers to stay outside the city."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. Chou Huzi's banned drugs came from Central City, and this national highway led directly to Central City. No one would believe there was no connection between the two.
Wei Chang'an said, "Good job, Little Brother. Clean and efficient. That kick, wow, to be honest, even I might not be able to withstand it. Rest assured, I'll record it as it is, and I won't give you an excellent evaluation in your academic assessment if I don't do you justice."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "Brother Wei, you mentioned earlier that with a good evaluation, we can get a permit. What's this about? I don't remember seeing anything about it in the enrollment notice."
Wei Chang'an explained, "This is something your instructor should tell 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?
I, your Brother Wei, am here today as a commissioner, so it's not appropriate for me to carry weapons. The reason I didn't get you a weapon is that Wu Yi students are generally not allowed to carry weapons outside. Here, you must obtain a weapon permit. With this permit, you can legally carry weapons anywhere, including small-caliber pistols and rifles. However, firearms are strictly monitored, and you need to report each use, which is quite troublesome. But carrying cold weapons is no problem.
This permit can only be obtained at Wu Yi University, and once you have it, it's valid for life, not just in our Great Shun Republic but also recognized worldwide.
Although some places do allow carrying weapons, they are only valid locally. Once you leave the area, you're not allowed to carry weapons unless you've communicated in advance and obtained a temporary permit. Moreover, there are other complications.
In addition, there are many other useful permits that can be obtained through these commissioned tasks to boost your evaluation, such as the 'Armor Permit,' which is even harder to obtain. With this permit, you can wear specified levels of protective gear, and most firearms will be useless against you.
There's a saying, 'With weapons and armor, nothing is forbidden.' It means that for us fighters, once we have armor and weapons, it's difficult to find a normal way to restrain us."
Chen Chuan thought that obtaining a weapon permit, or even an armor permit, would indeed be beneficial, greatly increasing his survival rate. Not to mention, with protective gear, the stones that threatened his previous life would pose less of a threat.
He asked, "How often do these external assignments happen? With so many students at Wu Yi every year, they can probably handle anything, right?"
Wei Chang'an glanced at Chen Chuan and said, "Little Brother, you still don't understand your current identity. You should get used to it early on. Do you know what kind of people pass the retake exam? Have you toured the academy and seen the Combat Arena behind the Grand Hall? They're on the same line."
Chen Chuan said, "I took a look; it's beautiful and quite large."
Wei Chang'an continued, "That Combat Arena was built five years ago with a huge investment from various donors. It can accommodate two thousand students for arena combat. But that's the stage for Class B students. In the future, they will have to win honor and fame through arena combat and fighting competitions, becoming star fighters or serving as security personnel for various departments.
As for us? The higher-ups want us to manage and restrain them, suppress them when necessary, and become the cornerstone of stability for the country and even the world. That's why only we Class A students can undertake these external assignments and obtain permits!"
He smiled, "Of course, if you aspire to further your studies, you can continue at the school, become a teacher, and maybe you'll have a chance to be recommended to the Headquarters to learn even more advanced fighting knowledge. If you're outstanding enough, you might even get a chance to enter Central City."
Chen Chuan asked, "If the school is so cautious about students with combat abilities, why do they expand enrollment every year?"
Wei Chang'an replied, "It's the trend." He glanced at the rearview mirror, turned a corner, and said with a smile, "You'll understand in time."
Seeing that he was being cryptic, Chen Chuan didn't press further. Instead, he asked, "Brother Wei, you mentioned Central City. Are there teachers from Central City at Wu Yi?"
"Yes, but they only teach recommended students, and not just any recommended student. They only teach those with true qualifications and talent. Moreover, this teacher doesn't stay for long each year, so we hardly ever see them.
What? Are you interested in Central City? I understand, Little Brother. I've thought about it too, but... it's difficult! The annual recommendation quota is given by the upper echelon of the academy, and most people are selected from those recommended students. But it's good to have dreams. Just remember..."
He slowed down the car a bit, turned to face Chen Chuan, and said seriously, "There are strict boundaries among the students at the school. Students of different levels have different tasks and achievements. Recommended students teach recommended students, and Class A students do Class A students' tasks. You must follow the rules and never cross boundaries. That way, you won't fear making mistakes. Otherwise..."
His eyes showed a hint of melancholy as he shook his head and said, "Just remember what I said.
"Chen Chuan didn't ask further questions.
Wei Chang'an drove straight to the Patrol Headquarters in Ding'an District of Yangzhi City and brought out Chou Huzi, then returned shortly after. He handed Chen Chuan three documents, "Here, sign these, all three of them." Chen Chuan took them and saw they were commission reports.
The documents provided a detailed account of today's events, clearly stating the actions of both individuals involved. The description was objective and thorough.
At the end, under the executor section, Wei Chang'an's signature was at the front, with a blank space left after.
After reading, Chen Chuan signed his name at the back.
Wei Chang'an waited for him to finish, took the documents, and headed back to the Patrol Bureau. He soon returned with a stamped copy, giving it to Chen Chuan, "That's it, keep this safe. The Patrol Bureau will send a copy to the school, and they'll add a note to your academic evaluation. By the way, get yourself a private seal and open a personal account when you have time. I'll transfer the money there, so you won't have to make another trip."
Chen Chuan folded the document and smiled, "What? You're giving me money?"
Wei Chang'an laughed, "You didn't think I'd do it for free, did you? Every commissioned task comes with a reward. That's how I, Wei Ge, am helping you. Don't worry, I won't let you lose out. By the way, it's almost noon. Let me take you to a nice place to eat, and 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, so I should head back early. Let's eat at the Wu Yi University cafeteria."
"Alright then."
Wei Chang'an drove to the male student dormitory building of Wu Yi University and said, "I'll drop you off here, Wei Ge."
Chen Chuan unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and carried his luggage, turning back to say, "Wei Ge."
"Hmm?" Wei Chang'an was examining the mud on the car and looked up at Chen Chuan's words.
"Throw away Captain Wei's hidden broom," Chen Chuan said with a smile, then turned and entered the building.
"This kid," Wei Chang'an shook his head and chuckled, entering the car and driving away. He arrived at the Administrative Building.
After getting out of the car, he went straight to the fifth floor and found the Recruitment Office. He knocked on the door, and the person behind the desk, Bian Feng, glanced at him, "Come in."
Wei Chang'an entered and placed the written report on the desk.
Bian Feng picked it up and said, "Is it done?"
"Yes, Bian Feng. This student is truly exceptional," Wei Chang'an couldn't help but praise, "But why assign him a task on the first day of school? Is there a rush? Don't tell me it's just because of this matter's connection to him."
Bian Feng read the report and put it down, then said, "It's a precaution. If we wait any longer, someone might use various reasons to hold him back, confining him to the school for a semester or more, unable to go anywhere." He waved the report in his hand, "But with this, we can provide more support. We'll ensure he gets more opportunities."
Wei Chang'an understood.
When assigning tasks, most commissioners require students with resumes and experience. Without these, they won't choose you.
There are numerous students, and if someone gets ahead of you, you'll constantly lag. It's not easy to navigate; they can easily find an excuse to hinder you, and you'd have no say.
You'd be left behind while others advance.
Moreover, Wei Chang'an saw the deeper intentions of the school's management. The more students interact with various departments of the Civil Affairs Hall and commissioners, the more impressive their resume becomes, leading to greater rewards. It also facilitates scholarships, making it harder to control people financially.
If the success rate of commissioned tasks is high, all parties will vie for their attention. After all, no one can resist money, and with the school's support, a network of connections will form within and outside the school. These invisible advantages can sometimes provide significant assistance.
He thought this far and became serious, "Chen Chuan is also a child of the Patrol Bureau. Bian Feng, promise me, don'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, then said, "We've learned from past mistakes. It won't happen again."
(End of Chapter)
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