Chapter 68: Urban Legend
Chapter 68: Urban Legend
After the invitation class, Chen Chuan attended another public lecture before returning to his dormitory. However, as soon as he entered the hall, the dormitory manager approached him and said, "Chen, there's a teacher from the Executive Office looking for you."
Chen Chuan glanced over and saw a young teacher walking towards him. The teacher first showed her name card and politely introduced herself, "Hello, Chen Chuan. I'm He Mei from the Executive Office. You can call me Teacher He. I have something to discuss with you. Can we talk in your dormitory?"
"Of course," replied Chen Chuan.
They took the elevator together, and upon reaching his dormitory, Teacher He invited him to sit down and poured him a glass of water.
"Chen Chuan, please don't stand on ceremony. Have a seat," she said. Once Chen Chuan was seated, she continued, "The reason I'm here is regarding Qiu Xin's matter. It has been clarified that the fault lies entirely with Qiu Xin."
"Is it because of Zhong Wu?" Chen Chuan asked.
"Yes," Teacher He confirmed. "Qiu Xin had a close relationship with Zhong Wu, who was your examiner during the invitation class. Upon learning about Zhong Wu's situation, he immediately resigned from his position and returned to the school. He became an assistant to various invitation class teachers."
"He's usually quiet and diligent, so the teachers don't mind him," Teacher He explained. "He also admitted that the reason he came back to school was to wait for an opportunity to take action against you. Since you would inevitably attend the invitation classes, he was willing to wait for as long as three years. That's why this incident was highly likely to occur."
Chen Chuan was somewhat impressed by this person's determination and persistence. After some thought, he said, "Qiu Xin's strike was heavy. If I hadn't been prepared, there could have been serious consequences on the stage. Given his actions, it's not something that can be excused as a mere mistake. He wouldn't be able to escape responsibility either."
"That's right," Teacher He agreed. "He admitted that he sought help from others, but no one was willing to stand up for Zhong Wu. So, he had to take matters into his own hands. He also said that since he chose to act, he didn't care about the outcome. He regretted not achieving his goal but acknowledged the consequences of his actions."
She paused and added, "The examination revealed that his internal organs were under severe strain. He might have to spend the rest of his life bedridden. Considering his close friendship with Zhong Wu, we arranged for them to be together, which can be considered a humane gesture."
"Thank you for letting me know, Teacher He," Chen Chuan said.
Teacher He smiled and replied, "It's nothing. We should do this. Well, I have to go now." As she spoke, she stood up.
Chen Chuan also stood up and thanked her again. After seeing her off, he returned to the training room and resumed his daily practice.
As nightfall approached, Cheng Zitong came to visit. Upon entering, he asked, "I heard about what happened this afternoon. Are you okay?"
"Don't worry, Teacher. I was prepared when I went there," Chen Chuan assured him.
Cheng Zitong said, "I trust you in this regard. You have your own plans. Moreover, now that you've mastered the Zhouyuan Force, you can be conservative when you lack the ability, but when you have the capability, you should address the issues. There's no point in letting problems linger."
"Teacher, I think the same way," Chen Chuan agreed.
Cheng Zitong nodded and said, "I've taken care of the armed license matter. However, once you apply for the exam, you may receive examination tasks at any time. The exam content is still unknown, and based on past experiences, there might be one or multiple designated assignments. It could be local or in another city. So, you should always be prepared. Make sure to consolidate your skills this month."
Chen Chuan nodded, "I understand, Teacher. The armed license is crucial."
"Yes, as long as you're aware, that's good. You must find a way to obtain it as soon as possible." Cheng Zitong reminded him once more. Then, after a moment's thought, he added, "By the way, there's another matter I'd like to discuss with you.
The tasks I've arranged for you may require more medicine than what you've earned from previous assignments. I have some commission tasks here that I'd like you to undertake, both to accumulate your experience in solo commissions and to ensure you have sufficient funds. Are you willing to take them on?"
Chen Chuan said, "Students, this is an opportunity you've been longing for."
Cheng Zitong seemed to have regained his spirits and said, "In that case, let me tell you about the intricacies of choosing missions. If the level is too low, the rewards are inadequate. Even if you consistently perform well, the various clients won't hold you in high regard."
Cheng Zitong continued, "I dare say that many students are currently seeking weapon permits. For high-level missions with substantial rewards, there's fierce competition. Here, you need to compare connections and the support from your backers. But it's not worth fighting over this, and there's no need to waste time on it. So, we don't have to compete with them; instead, we can take a different approach."
Chen Chuan asked, "Teacher, what's the mission you have in mind?"
Cheng Zitong looked at him and asked, "Have you heard of the urban legend?"
Chen Chuan nodded slightly, then confidently replied, "Yes, I've heard of it. My uncle is with the Patrol Bureau, and he mentioned that many of these urban legends have traces of human involvement."
Cheng Zitong nodded and said, "Your uncle is right. Most of these urban legends are indeed like that, but there are exceptions. The next mission I'm assigning to you is to resolve an issue related to an urban legend. Trust me, I've researched this aspect extensively, and I won't let you down. Just follow my instructions, and you'll be fine."
Chen Chuan said, "Student naturally trusts the teacher."
Cheng Zitong was delighted and said, "Wait a moment." He took out a stack of documents from his briefcase and pushed them towards Chen Chuan, "I've prepared the materials for you. Take a look at these first. I'll handle the client, and you just focus on completing the mission."
Chen Chuan took the documents and started reading, and his heart stirred slightly, "The Well Child? This urban legend... I seem to have heard of it when I was young..."
Every native of Yangzhi City has heard of the strange tale of the Well Child during their childhood.
The legend goes that every year, from October to November, after 9 p.m., if you pour half a bowl of soybeans and half a bowl of black beans into a well, a beautiful child will emerge from the well, and the well water will turn into wine.
Adults who drink this water won't feel anything, but the child will fall into a deep sleep for an entire day. The child enjoys this because it means skipping school, but most children will forget what happened during those two days. Occasionally, there are also children who become foolish after this experience.
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It's not that no one has tried to solve this mystery, but none have succeeded. In the end, adults can only restrict their children, but they still hear about such incidents from time to time.
Chen Chuan remembered that when he was young, he and his friends tried it with a group of friends, but they only wasted half a bowl of black beans and soybeans without seeing anything.
As he flipped through the documents and studied the detailed information, he realized that his previous attempts were futile.
The "Well Child" only appears in the Old City God Temple area in the northern part of the city, and its appearances follow a specific pattern.
It always happens in October, and according to a certain pattern, it appears in wells that are at least thirty years old in the northern part of the city. The documents also include a hand-drawn map showing the distribution of these wells.
From the activity curve on the map, it seems to follow the movement of groundwater. Therefore, if the well is not directly on the route, and the food is not thrown into the correct well, then it's certain that the Well Child won't appear.
Below the documents, there's a sentence written in red ink, explaining that as long as you calculate the Well Child's next possible appearance and the correct well, then a few minutes before 9 p.m., take a bucket of water from the well, pour in half a bowl of soybeans and black beans, and the Well Child will climb out along the well wall, entering the bucket by itself. Then, you just need to take it away and deliver it to the designated location.
The documents include a detailed map indicating the location of each old well in that area, with corresponding dates marked below.
With this information, the task becomes much simpler. Even if you can't pinpoint the exact well immediately, by continuously using the process of elimination, you can find the correct target.
Chen Chuan looked up and asked, "Teacher, did you organize all this?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "Yes, I enjoy researching these things in my free time. The old man always scolds me for not focusing on my main duties. Sigh, what do you think?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and answered sincerely, "I think it's great. These mysteries give people a sense of the unknown, and the feeling of exploring the unknown, the process of seeking answers, is truly wonderful."
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