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Chapter 454: Recruitment
Chapter 454: Recruitment
Chen Chuan discerned something through the Interdimensional Connector and responded with a sound of acknowledgment, "Mr. Su, I await your response."
Soon, he heard the sound of wind and a series of muffled grunts from physical strikes, mixed with roars and gunshots. But it lasted only for a brief moment.
Then, there were some ordinary instructions, and about two minutes later, as footsteps moved away, the chaotic noises gradually faded, and the other side became quiet again.
A voice of apology followed: "I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, Your Excellency. Can we continue our discussion?"
Chen Chuan spoke up, "May I ask why you held back?"
Su Wei was taken aback, "What?"
Chen Chuan explained, "Among the seven people you just knocked down, five were aiming for the vital points of your companions. You merely controlled them and didn't use any lethal force."
Su Wei was startled, "How did you..."
He immediately realized that the other party had deduced the situation in the field through the sounds transmitted via the Interdimensional Connector. Not only could they clearly see the number of people on the other side, but they could also sense the force of his strikes.
It seemed that this time, the employer was not ordinary.
He spoke frankly, "The situation here is complicated. These are all mercenaries, and often, a disagreement can lead to life-or-death fights without needing any reasons.
I wasn't clear about the previous situation. Perhaps it was someone I know who caused the trouble, but I didn't want to see him die before me. All I could do was stop both sides."
"Like this..."
Chen Chuan's words carried a hint of desolation, as if there was another story. He didn't ask further but nodded, "Mr. Su, how do you feel about what I said earlier? I'm currently in Central City. If it's convenient for you, let's find a time to talk."
Su Wei thought for a moment and said, "I need to apply for the pass in advance. It might take three to five days for me to reach you."
After he finished speaking, a contact signal was sent from the other side. "After Mr. Su arrives, you can use this to reach me. I'm Mr. Chen."
Su Wei felt a surge of energy and replied, "Okay, Mr. Chen. I'll contact you when I reach Central City."
After ending the call, Chen Chuan had a brief conversation with the Outpost, discussing some matters. An hour later, Zou Handan arrived.
He waited for the two to finish their discussion before bidding farewell to Tan Zhi and leaving with Chao Ming.
One day later...
Su Wei emerged from the inspection point at the station. The bright and vibrant Central City, in contrast to the gloomy and dim Convergence Zone, seemed more lively. He couldn't help but feel a moment of disorientation.
Traveling from Central City to the Convergence Zone and vice versa was never simple.
Those born and raised in the Convergence Zone were rarely allowed to enter Central City and return to the normal world. Their worldview was limited.
Despite being a Third Limit Combat Solver, Su Wei only had a vague understanding of these matters.
To travel to Central City, one must first have a clean record, then sign a Confidentiality Agreement, promising not to disclose Convergence Zone information to unrelated personnel. They also had to hand over a deposit and wear an Interdimensional Connector for surveillance, facing immediate arrest if they mentioned related matters.
Su Wei had a pass, obtained to take on some Central City clients' commissions. Even so, he estimated the review process would take several days. But this time, it was surprisingly quick; his application was approved almost instantly, and he didn't even need to pay the deposit.
He guessed that the employer must have pulled some strings in the background, which made him reconsider their power.
Standing in the sunlight, he suddenly felt out of place and moved to the shadow of a nearby building. He contacted the employer through the Interdimensional Connector, the original head image he had.
After a brief wait, the other side answered.
"Mr. Chen, I've arrived."
"Good. Please ask Mr. Su to come to this location. We'll meet here."
Su Wei received an address and used the Interdimensional Connector to check it. A few minutes later, he boarded a tram and, upon reaching the station, followed the address to a beverage shop.
As he entered, a voice called out, "Mr. Su, over here."
Su Wei saw a young man with an impressive aura sitting there. He was slightly surprised, as the voice suggested someone younger than him. But he didn't expect someone so young.
At such a young age, he was already a Third Limit Combat Solver, and there was obviously considerable power backing him. This made Su Wei even more cautious.
Approaching Chen Chuan, he greeted, "Mr. Chen, I'm Su Wei."
Chen Chuan glanced at him. Third Limit Combat Solvers often had their own temperaments, and it was rare to see someone as cautious and reserved as Su Wei. This might be related to his background.
In reality, few Third Limit Combat Solvers were as free-spirited as Su Wei. Aside from sharing his earnings with the children and siblings of fallen teammates, he refused any unscrupulous commissions. Plus, with someone constantly targeting him, he couldn't rise despite his abilities.
"Mr. Su, please take a seat."
Su Wei pulled out a chair and sat down. "Mr. Chen, I'd like to ask what you're hiring me for?"
Chen Chuan explained, "It's like this. I'm recruiting team members, and I'd like to invite you to join my team."
Su Wei was a little surprised, "A team? Aren't you from the command center?"
Chen Chuan introduced himself, "I'm from the Jibei Dao Zhongxincheng Defense Command, Executive Captain Chen Chuan, and I'm currently recruiting suitable squad members."
"Executive Captain..." Su Wei looked at him, suppressing his surprise, and shook his hand cautiously, "So you're Captain Chen."
He had dealt with many people from the command center, but this was the first time he had met such a young executive captain. However, he didn't doubt Chen Chuan's abilities; it was rare for him to encounter someone like Chen Chuan who gave him such an immediate sense of oppression.
Chen Chuan spoke seriously, "Captain Chen, since you invited me, I need to say a few things first. As I mentioned before, I've been targeted for a long time, so if you hire me, it's best to be prepared for that."
Chen Chuan looked at him and said, "I've also mentioned that your problem isn't an issue for me, Mr. Su."
If the people targeting Su Wei had some real power, he wouldn't have survived this long. Even if he had a background, the city's powers wouldn't interfere with the garrison.
Chen Chuan suggested, "Mr. Su, if you're willing, I can arrange for you to join the garrison. I'll put you in my squad as a temporary member, which will reduce your concerns significantly."
Su Wei hesitated and shook his head, "Never mind, then."
He didn't want to be tied down by joining the military, even temporarily. He had no connections or background, and he didn't know how they might take advantage of him.
The key was that he didn't know Chen Chuan well, and he didn't want to be tied to him from the start.
Chen Chuan said, "It's up to you." It was fine if he didn't join; according to the employment relationship, the other party was only responsible for the employer, and there wouldn't be any hindrance.
"Then I'm done speaking, Mr. Chen. Do you have any requirements?" Su Wei asked.
"My only requirement is to follow orders. Rest assured, I understand your conditions, Mr. Su, and I won't make you do anything that goes against your principles," Chen Chuan assured him.
Su Wei seemed to relax a little and looked up, "Then I have no issues."
Chen Chuan nodded and sent a recruitment form through the Interdimensional Connector. The form listed various requirements and previously agreed-upon conditions.
After reviewing the form several times, Su Wei confirmed that there were no issues and signed his name on it, sending it back. Soon after, both of them received a notification from the platform confirming their employment relationship.
Chen Chuan smiled slightly and said, "Welcome aboard, Su."
Su Wei also smiled and asked, "Captain Chen, what do I need to do now?"
"There's no mission at the moment. We'll have to wait until after the new year for the operation, and the exact time is still unclear. This is a long-term employment, and you'll receive your salary and benefits as usual. During this period, you just need to be on standby."
"No work..." Su Wei wanted to say something but stopped. The idea of just taking the money without doing anything made him feel uneasy.
At that moment, a notification came through the Interdimensional Connector, and Chen Chuan stood up after taking a look at it. "I have to leave for a bit, Su. I'll send you some information, and I hope you can provide me with some suitable suggestions based on your experience. During this time, please stay in good shape and keep the lines of communication open."
Su Wei straightened up and stood, replying solemnly, "Yes, sir."
Smiling, Chen Chuan said, "I've already paid the bill. The hot drinks here are quite good; I recommend you try them." With that, he left.
Once outside, he headed towards the Wu Yi Academy and made a connection. "Sister Ni, is there something going on at the bureau?"
Ni Qianxi's voice came through the Interdimensional Connector, "It's not a mission, but there's something I want to tell you, Chen. Recently, we've been investigating the Ferris Wheel Corporation's attack on the Handling Bureau staff and the Fusion Boundary Company. We found a clue, but the Ferris Wheel Corporation sent their own legal team, and there's no result yet."
"Do you think they might take further action?" asked Chen Chuan.
"Actually, I wanted to talk to you about this. We found out that someone went to Yangzhi City to investigate you, and it's very likely that it was the Ferris Wheel Corporation. If you go back to Yangzhi, be careful, especially after leaving the central city. We won't be able to provide you with much support."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. After the attack that day, based on the interrogation of the captured personnel and subsequent analysis, it seemed that the attackers were specifically targeting him, while the Fusion Boundary Company was just a side target.
This was a bit strange. Perhaps they believed that only by eliminating Meng Shu could they target the Meng family. But even if Meng Shu were eliminated, the Meng family still had other members, and as long as Meng Lai, who held the company's power, was still alive, it wouldn't be difficult to push another heir.
In fact, after Meng Huang was eliminated, there would be no more business dealings with the Ferris Wheel Corporation or the foreign islands.
If he set aside these thoughts, perhaps this was the key point.
Although he didn't know the specific reasons, he didn't need to figure it all out. "Thank you for the reminder, Sister Ni. I'll be careful," he said.
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