Chapter 611: The Offer
Chapter 611: The Offer
At the entrance of the Patrol Bureau residential area, Nian Fuli and his wife, Yu Wan, stood with their two children, waiting at the alley's mouth. Their neighbors from the residential area craned their necks, their eyes filled with curiosity and envy.
Nian Fuli's family had just received a call from Chen Chuan, informing them that he had left the Handling Bureau and would arrive in less than ten minutes.
After a short wait, a vehicle turned into the road ahead.
Nian Lu, their niece, jumped up and exclaimed, "Uncle is back!" She felt Yu Wan's hand tighten around hers.
As the car approached, it slowed down, eventually coming to a smooth stop in front of them. A staff member promptly exited the vehicle, opening the rear door.
Chen Chuan stepped out, removing his hat and approaching Nian Fuli and Yu Wan with a smile. "Uncle, Auntie," he greeted them.
"Oh!" Yu Wan responded.
Nian Fuli glanced at Chen Chuan's uniform and the armored vehicle parked behind, sensing the envious gazes from the neighbors. He straightened his back and nodded, saying, "Little Chuan, that Handling Bureau supervisor uniform fits you well."
His voice carried, and a murmur of surprised whispers and discussions rippled through the crowd behind them.
Yu Wan ignored the onlookers and examined Chen Chuan. She noticed he had grown taller since she last saw him a few months ago. Memories of the past flooded her mind—after her sister's departure, she had raised these two children, just as she now held their little hands. It felt like only a blink of an eye had passed, and yet, here he stood, ready to shield them from the world. She murmured, "Little Chuan has grown up."
At that moment, Chen Chuan felt his sleeve being tugged. Looking down, he saw Nian Lu and Nian Mo, the two children, gazing up at him. Nian Mo asked, "Uncle, where's Zhu Zhu? Didn't Zhu Zhu come back?"
Chen Chuan smiled and glanced up at the sky. A sharp cry of "Zhu!" filled the air, followed by the rapid descent of a dark shadow. Wings fluttered, and Chao Ming landed beside him, shaking its feathers.
Chao Ming now wore a device resembling an Intercom but shaped like a Zhi Guan, provided by Wing Blade Corporation. While in the air, it was unnoticeable, but now, on the ground, its feathers shone with a resilient luster, a result of the transformed organism's growth.
The two children exclaimed in delight and rushed over to stroke Chao Ming's soft feathers.
Chen Chuan turned to the neighbors and suggested, "Auntie, Uncle, let's talk at home, shall we?"
Yu Wan agreed, rubbing her eyes. "Yes, let's go home and talk there. The light outside is too bright."
Nian Fuli nodded, a hint of regret in his heart. Staying outside a little longer wouldn't have been an issue.
Two staff members from the Handling Bureau assisted in unloading Chen Chuan's belongings from the Central City. They followed him inside.
Once inside, the couple set down the items and quickly declined Yu Wan's offer of a cigarette. They saluted Chen Chuan respectfully and departed promptly.
Chen Chuan changed out of his uniform, washed up, and placed some items away. Then, he brought out the gifts he had purchased.
The two children jumped and squealed with excitement. Every time their uncle returned, he brought them fun presents, and they eagerly anticipated these moments.
After distributing the gifts to Nian Fuli and Yu Wan, the children ran off to play with Chao Ming. They had originally planned to attend school but were granted leave to welcome their uncle's return, making them overjoyed.
Chen Chuan sat down and updated Nian Fuli and Yu Wan on his recent experiences, sharing only the positive aspects and omitting the dangerous encounters he had faced. He also inquired about their lives in Yangzhi City.
"The Central City is bustling with its large population and advanced communication systems. It's the forefront of international companies, entertainment, and frequent events, offering something new every day.
"But Yangzhi City is different. It remains unchanged from when I left at the beginning of the year. In half a year, there's hardly any noticeable development."
After sharing his experiences, Chen Chuan turned to Nian Fuli and Yu Wan, his expression serious, unlike his casual demeanor earlier. "Uncle, Auntie, there's something else I'd like to discuss with you."
Nian Fuli, sensing Chen Chuan's seriousness, straightened up. "Little Chuan, go ahead. We're listening."
Yu Wan added, "Chuan, we're family. Speak your mind."
Chen Chuan nodded. "It's like this." He looked at his aunt and uncle, "I've been promoted to Investigation Supervisor, and according to the regulations, I can grant my family members citizenship in the Central City."
My aunt and uncle raised me, and now that I have the means, I can bring you both to settle in the Central City.
"He turned to Nian Fuli and said, "I can help arrange a position for Uncle in Central City, no worse than his current one. As for Xiao Lu and Xiao Mo, they can also study there. What do Uncle and Aunt think about this?"
Nian Fuli patted his pockets, searching for his pipe. Chen Chuan wanted to help him light it, but he waved his hand, indicating that he'd do it himself, and said, "Let me think about it."
After lighting the pipe and taking a few puffs, he paused for a long moment before speaking. "Xiao Chuan, I've spent half my life in the Patrol Bureau. My home is here, and suddenly leaving like this..." He shook his head.
Chen Chuan understood his hesitation.
Nian Fuli had been with the Patrol Bureau ever since his retirement from the military. Here, he had his superiors and comrades, and everything and everyone he was familiar with. It would indeed be difficult for him to adapt to a sudden change of environment.
To be honest, Central City wasn't exactly paradise. Although Yangzhi was small, it was still a better place to live than Central City before the Great Collision.
Yu Wan's fingers twitched, and she said, "Chanchu, Aunt has only traveled a few times with Uncle. She's never lived anywhere else. Central City is unfamiliar, and she doesn't know anyone there..."
Chen Chuan nodded. "Uncle, Aunt, this is just a suggestion. The decision is yours. Moreover, there's no need to rush. As long as I'm here, this opportunity will remain."
Nian Fuli silently nodded in agreement.
Yu Wan had actually been tempted for a moment, not for herself but for her children's education.
Even if they believed Yangzhi to be a great place, they knew that in terms of education, it couldn't compare to Central City.
"Chanchu, if Xiao Mo and Xiao Lu want to study, do they have to go to Central City...?"
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "It's not necessary to go to Central City. Even if they don't go there, I can still arrange for good teachers to tutor Xiao Lu and Xiao Mo."
Yu Wan hesitated, "Chanchu, is there any trouble with this...?"
[One-six-one-nine-book-bar-look-no-wrong-version]
"No problem," Chen Chuan replied confidently. "Aunt, this is truly a small matter for me."
Nian Fuli knew that many captains in the Patrol Bureau and some of his colleagues had hired private tutors for their children. With the increased enrollment at the Wu Yi Academy, some had even started teaching fighting techniques. These days, Nian Fuli had been discussing this very matter with Yu Wan.
He made a decisive statement, "We'll follow Xiao Chuan's suggestion."
Yu Wan sighed. Seeing that their tea had gone cold, she stood up and said, "Let me pour you some fresh tea."
Chen Chuan asked, "Uncle, is Instructor Wen around these days?"
"Instructor Wen is always here. When you called back, I even visited him. He's usually at the Patrol Bureau in the afternoons and evenings, and at home in the mornings. If you want to find him, you'll have to go in the mornings."
Chen Chuan nodded.
This time, he had returned not only to visit his family but also to specifically look for Instructor Wen. The book Instructor Wen had given him seemed like an invitation.
After finishing their discussion, they chatted casually. Later in the evening, they had dinner together, after which Chen Chuan returned to his room.
The sky had darkened, and the room's arrangement remained unchanged, with everything in its original place.
The books his former self enjoyed reading and the movie posters on the wall were all in their usual spots.
The Xuejun Sword leaned against the corner, still dormant. No one knew when it would awaken, but...
Chen Chuan glanced upward. The pure essence continued to radiate outward, allowing him to capture some of it during the night.
It seemed that the gap in the World Ring was indeed challenging to fill, as even after several months, it hadn't been successfully closed.
He wondered if something on the other side was blocking it, causing this situation. The pure essence that has scattered across the world should be felt and obtained by more people, especially those who were previously unable to progress. Perhaps with this, they can reach higher realms."
He thought that in the past, the authorities had blocked this to screen fighters at this stage and prevent uncontrolled individuals from appearing locally. But now, it was highly likely that they were blocking the upper echelons, hindering people's progress. It was only natural that some would try to break through these barriers from below.
I've searched in Central City, and it seems that many children of patrol bureau captains and some colleagues have hired private teachers, and because of the increased enrollment at the Wu Yi Academy, they've even started teaching fighting techniques. These days, he's also been discussing this matter with Yu Wan.
He made a decisive statement, "We'll follow Xiao Chuan's suggestion."
Yu Wan sighed. Seeing that their tea had gone cold, she stood up and said, "Let me pour you some fresh tea."
Chen Chuan asked, "Uncle, is Instructor Wen around these days?"
"Instructor Wen is always here. When you called back, I even visited him. He's usually at the Patrol Bureau in the afternoons and evenings, and at home in the mornings. If you want to find him, you'll have to go in the mornings."
Chen Chuan nodded.
This time, he had returned not only to visit his family but also specifically to look for Instructor Wen. The book Instructor Wen had given him seemed like an invitation.
After finishing their discussion, they chatted casually. Later in the evening, they had dinner together, after which Chen Chuan returned to his room.
The sky had darkened, and the room's arrangement remained unchanged, with everything in its original place.
The books his former self enjoyed reading and the movie posters on the wall were all in their usual spots.
The Xuejun Sword leaned against the corner, still dormant. No one knew when it would awaken, but...
Chen Chuan glanced upward. The pure essence continued to radiate outward, allowing him to capture some of it during the night.
It seemed that the gap in the World Ring was indeed challenging to fill, as even after several months, it hadn't been successfully closed.
He wondered if something on the other side was blocking it, causing this situation. The pure essence that had scattered across the world should be felt and obtained by more people, especially those who were previously unable to progress. Perhaps with this, they could reach higher realms.
Perhaps in the past, the authorities had blocked this to screen fighters at this stage and prevent uncontrolled individuals from appearing locally. But now, it was highly likely that they were blocking the upper echelons, hindering people's progress. It was only natural that some would try to break through these barriers from below.
Chen Chuan drew the curtains and sat on the bed, concentrating on his senses. As long as the pure essence continued to radiate outward, he would use his breathing meditation instead of sleeping at night.
His physical cultivation had already approached its limit, but after consuming the pure essence, he felt that his potential had further increased. His mental cultivation, greatly enhanced by the previous essence's benefits, had also progressed rapidly, and his spiritual imprint had reached an extremely high level. With the additional benefits of the pure essence, his growth was swift.
His eyes shone with bright and determined light. Once both his physical and mental cultivation reached perfection, and after integrating his second self, he believed he could truly surpass the unprecedented limit.
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(End of Chapter)"
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