Chapter 453: Contact
Chapter 453: Contact
The Serpent Sect offered high-end services that required a recommender, who must hold a certain level of status and influence. They never provided door-to-door services, making it difficult for ordinary people to find a way in.
Chen Chuan had previously gained access through Cao Xuezhang's recommendation, and now, with his current status, he was qualified to be a recommender himself. So, he contacted Zou Handan and informed her that a classmate wished to purchase the Serpent Sect's services.
Zou Handan replied, "With Mr. Chen's recommendation, and as a student of the Wu Yi Academy, you are most welcome. If needed, I can discuss this in person."
Chen Chuan then spoke to Tan Zhi, "The contact is made. When are you available? I'll set up an appointment for you."
Tan Zhi quickly responded, "That's great! How about now?"
Chen Chuan provided the address to Zou Handan and said, "He'll be there soon."
Tan Zhi thanked him repeatedly and then sighed, "With the new semester approaching, we'll have to undergo reassessments again. I'm afraid of being thrown into the arena, so I have to work extra hard."
Chen Chuan smiled inwardly, thinking that if Tan Zhi focused his dancing thoughts on fighting, he wouldn't have to worry so much.
"By the way, I've settled Chao Ming in the yard. Come with me."
Tan Zhi followed Chen Chuan out of the training room and into the backyard, where a delicate-looking tree nest was built on a large tree.
As Chen Chuan approached, he heard a clear chirp followed by the sound of flapping wings. A shadow flew over and landed in front of him, happily hopping towards his direction.
He took a glance and noticed that after some time apart, Chao Ming had grown bigger, and the feathers on his wings had become much brighter. It seemed that Tan Zhi had taken good care of him.
Chen Chuan stroked Chao Ming's head and said, "Thank you, Tan Zhi. Chao Ming is here, and he hasn't caused you any trouble."
Tan Zhi waved his hand, "There's no trouble at all. Chao Ming is smart and loves cleanliness. I've never had to worry about him. This nest, he built it himself with tree branches, and it's both exquisite and sturdy. I'm amazed by it."
He continued, "I like Chao Ming a lot. If Chen Chuan is busy, you can leave Chao Ming with me. I'll keep this nest for him."
Chen Chuan thanked Tan Zhi for his offer.
"Hey, it's no big deal," Tan Zhi replied.
Meanwhile, on the other side, after Guard Teacher left and got into the car, she finally relaxed her tense nerves. She looked back at the house with a complex expression.
Her momentary panic when she saw Chen Chuan was an instinctive reaction because she not only knew him but had also indirectly participated in actions against him.
Previously, someone had asked her to obtain information related to Chen Chuan from this place. She didn't think much of it at the time, so she mentioned it to a politician she knew, who then provided some information.
However, the bridge attack happened soon after, and she realized the severity of the matter. The politician also sternly warned her not to get involved in this affair again.
To be honest, she was surprised when she later learned that Chen Chuan had eliminated Huan Jie's team in a short time because she knew Huan Jie and was aware of the team's strength.
Confronting Wei Wusheng alone was entirely different from facing an entire team. She further investigated and was even more astonished to discover that the Viper Snake Corps had also been defeated by Chen Chuan.
She couldn't help but worry, fearing that if the Disciplinary Department's investigation traced back to her, and also aware of the consequences of offending a powerful fighter like Chen Chuan.
Just now, when she saw Chen Chuan, she almost thought he had come to confront her.
To be honest, she had imagined this scenario before and thought she would remain calm. But when she faced Chen Chuan directly, especially when he walked in with that aura, she felt instantly suppressed.
It was a mental feeling, and although they didn't engage in a fight, she knew that if she made a move, she would likely lose in an extremely short time.
Fortunately, Chen Chuan seemed to have a good relationship with Tan Zhi, and perhaps through him, she could build a connection and find an opportunity to clear this matter.
She had previously promised to teach Tan Zhi, considering this aspect as well. She took a deep breath, started the car, and soon left the place.
In a bar within the Convergence Zone, a young man in his late twenties with a handsome appearance was drinking. His eyes were bright and black, his eyebrows thick, and he sported a short haircut.
Unlike the other mercenaries present, he drank with restraint, not indulging in excessive alcohol. He took small sips.
At this moment, a hand rested on his shoulder, and a half-faced man with an implant body, a burly man, sat next to him, shaking him, "Brother Su Wei, why are you sitting here drinking alone? Come on, let's go have some fun with the guys."
"No," he said.
"Hey, come on," the burly man said, sounding helpless. "You're always like this. Alright, alright, the guys are going without you." As he stood up, he added, "I say, Brother Su, with your skills, why don't you make some big money? Why bother with your burdens?"
Su Wei paid no heed to the man's words and shrugged, then proceeded to greet a few more people before stepping into the dance floor ahead.
At that moment, he noticed a new communication prompt on his Interdimensional Connector. After a glance, he saw that someone from the Convergence Zone Command Center was looking for him on the Hiring Platform. He checked the source and was surprised to find that it seemed to be from the Convergence Zone Command Center.
He was cautious and didn't discuss business there and then. Instead, he stood up and left through the back door of the bar, arriving at a quiet alley outside. As he was about to reply, he suddenly sensed something and turned around. Two flying knives whizzed past his eyes and thudded into the wall, with most of the blade embedded in it.
With a piercing gaze, he looked back and saw a bald man standing there. A scorpion tattoo adorned his head, with the tail end extending to the back of his head, where a braid of hair was left, resembling a tall, hooked shape.
"Su Wei, I just got back, so I'm saying hello. How's that for politeness?"
The bald man grinned, his eyes filled with malice. "I've said it before. We'll play this slowly. I've got all the time in the world to play with you, so don't you go and die on me first." After saying this, he didn't seem to fear a sneak attack and casually turned around, leaving with a swagger.
Su Wei stared at the bald man as he left, remaining silent for a moment before turning his attention back to the Interdimensional Connector. He had intended to reply to the previous communication but seemed to have missed the chance as the other party was no longer online.
Since the platform didn't support his external communication, he could only wait for the other party to contact him. So, he thought for a moment and left a reply.
Chen Chuan was waiting for Zou Handan at Tan Zhi's place when he heard a prompt. Checking it, he saw it was a reply from the Hiring Platform. The other party had left him a message.
The reason he chose this person was because, according to his resume, he had undertaken numerous difficult tasks and achieved a success rate of over ninety percent.
Those tasks he didn't complete were not due to his own shortcomings but rather the influence of the team or external factors.
When recruiting, he primarily considered three things: character, capability, and competence.
Character, of course, was a given. A person with poor character could drag down an entire squad, not an asset but a liability.
This person's capabilities were rated as excellent. Such an individual should have soared to great heights, but he had passed up many opportunities. This was likely because he had been taking care of the families of fallen teammates, so he remained at the bottom.
Such a person with a sense of loyalty was at least decent in character.
This individual frequently ventured into the Convergence Zone's dangerous areas and always returned unscathed, proving his experience and capabilities.
When he first entered the Convergence Zone, both the squad and himself lacked experience. Having a long-term teammate in the Convergence Zone would be a great help to the squad.
The only drawback was that this person seemed to be deliberately targeted by many. However, you can't have it both ways, and if not for this situation, it wouldn't be his turn to recruit.
Moreover, looking at it from the other side, even in such a situation, this person remained standing, demonstrating resilience. This, in turn, was a strength.
He greeted Tan Zhi and moved to the side, immediately contacting him. "I have something to handle here. Please give me a moment."
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