Chapter 83: Designated Assignment
Chapter 83: Designated Assignment
After the call, Chen Chuan said, "Auntie, it seems I can't stay for dinner. My teacher wants me back at school."
Yu Wan hurriedly replied, "If you have something to attend to, don't worry about me, Auntie."
Chen Chuan nodded, put on his coat, and Yu Wan helped him straighten it. She then adjusted his hair and said, "Chanchuan, be careful."
Chen Chuan nodded and put on his hat. As he reached the door, he said, "Auntie, I'll leave first. I'll come back for dinner on the next rest day." With that, he pushed the door open and left.
He took his bicycle from the courtyard and rode straight back to school.
As he arrived at the dormitory building, he saw Cheng Zitong standing by the car, waiting for him. Cheng Zitong said, "You're here. Get in, and let's talk."
Chen Chuan immediately got into the car. As he settled in, he noticed a radio on the driver's seat, playing the follow-up to the news broadcast earlier.
This group of robbers had robbed the bank and were retreating, engaging in a fierce firefight with the arriving patrol officers. There were casualties on both sides during the confrontation, and now the robbers had retreated outside the city. The patrol officers were in pursuit.
Cheng Zitong didn't start the car but waited for a while, then said, "This is Fang Dawei's gang."
Chen Chuan had suspected as much, and now it was confirmed. He asked, "They robbed the bank? Was it for money or to draw attention? And why rob the Council Bureau and target a senator? Is there something there they want?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "You're right. The gang that robbed the bank was likely a diversion to draw the patrol officers' attention away from Fang Dawei's gang."
"The senator's private residence has what they're after. This senator has been involved in the approval of prohibited drugs, and his home has military implants for security. They must be after anti-mutation drugs."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. It was likely due to the capture of Scarface, as with his arrest, the supply of drugs to Fang Dawei's gang was cut off. Hence, they had to take a risky move.
These robbers were indeed daring, robbing a bank and assaulting a senator's residence, causing a significant disturbance.
Cheng Zitong said, "That's why I called you back. It's not just about them. I received news that the government is determined to eradicate Fang Dawei's gang. This task might be designated as an armed assignment by the review committee."
Chen Chuan understood, "No wonder."
The selection exam includes designated assignments based on important tasks in the city or other cities. This task is not the only one, and candidates can choose not to participate, waiting for the next designated assignment. There will be one to two such assignments every month during the six-month assessment period.
Of course, if one decides to participate but feels incapable, they can withdraw. However, they will be ineligible for any future assessments related to the armed license.
Cheng Zitong said, "Based on the information, several members of Fang Dawei's gang have military implants. They are armed with guns and wear protective gear. The fact that they weren't at a disadvantage during the firefight with the patrol officers near the bank indicates they are not ordinary opponents. If this becomes a designated assignment, it won't be easy to complete."
Chen Chuan asked, "Teacher, I've been wondering. Where do they get these military implants and guns? Someone must be supplying them, right?"
Cheng Zitong shook his head. "We can't confirm the source for now, but there's one possible explanation..." He paused, "The Resistance Organization."
"The Resistance Organization?"
Chen Chuan nodded. This organization had been around for many years, reportedly operating outside the city with secret bases within. They specialized in sabotage and overthrowing the Daming government, often targeting critical departments and officials. It was said that they also had a significant presence in Central City.
If it were this organization, they indeed had the capability and motive to do such things.
Cheng Zitong looked at him and said, "So, what's your decision? If this becomes a designated assignment, it will be extremely dangerous. Are you willing to take it on?"
Chen Chuan replied seriously, "Teacher, I'm not afraid. If this is the designated assignment, I'm willing to accept it."
Cheng Zitong said, "Good. Let's wait a bit longer. We should have the results soon. By the way, go upstairs and bring your sword. If it's a designated assignment, you'll have temporary armed qualification during the assignment period, and your sword might come in handy."
Chen Chuan's spirit lifted. "I understand." He immediately got out of the car, took the elevator to the dormitory, and went to his bedroom. He took out the Snow Lady Sword from its rack, drew it out to examine, then sheathed it. After a moment's thought, he grabbed a shoulder bag, packed some potentially useful items, and quickly headed downstairs.
As Chen Chuan stepped out of the dormitory building, he spotted Cheng Zitong in conversation with someone. The person handed over a document, shook hands with Cheng Zitong, and then left.
Cheng Zitong approached Chen Chuan and said, "The document has arrived, and as expected, the Review Committee has designated it as a special assignment." He passed the document to Chen Chuan, "Take a look. If you have no objections, sign it, and I'll have someone take it back. That will officially mark your participation in this assignment."
Chen Chuan took the document and read that it required those accepting the special assignment to cooperate with the Patrol Bureau in capturing Fang Dawei and his group. He asked, "Teacher, for a special assignment like this, we won't be the only ones involved, right?"
Cheng Zitong explained, "The Patrol Bureau will definitely have some cooperation from commission companies. This time, our school received the assignment through the Government Hall and the Review Committee. All students who previously applied for firearms licenses can take part, but to avoid stepping on each other's toes, you'll need to work with senior students who also accepted the special assignment."
"The Review Committee will evaluate each participant based on their specific actions. If your score isn't high enough this time, it's not a big deal as long as the mission succeeds. There will be another opportunity."
Chen Chuan understood and signed his name on the document. He noticed it also required a stamp, which he had brought with him, so he took it out and stamped it before handing it back to Cheng Zitong.
As Cheng Zitong's mentor, he also signed his name and stamped it, then said, "I'll submit this to the Review Committee. You head to the grand hall and meet up with the senior students who are also participating in the assignment."
Chen Chuan nodded in acknowledgment. He got off the vehicle and made his way to the grand hall at the front. There, he found three senior students waiting—two males and one female—each carrying their preferred weapons. The two male students had a bow and arrow and a short gun, respectively, while the female student carried a customized protective umbrella.
When they saw Chen Chuan approaching with the Snow Lady Sword in hand, they were taken aback. One of the male students asked, "You look unfamiliar. Are you a new junior student? Why are you here for this special assignment? That's quite bold of you."
The female student spoke up, "It only happens once every three years. If he doesn't take the exam this year, he might not get another chance. Since the opportunity is here, why not give it a shot? Perhaps this junior has the skills to back it up."
The other male student seemed unconvinced, "What's the rush? We're from the Martial Arts Department, so we need to get our firearms licenses early. If we weren't in this department, we could take our time with the exam."
The first male student replied, "You don't recognize him? This junior is no ordinary student. Remember the new student who beat Zhong Wu into a vegetative state during the entrance exam? That was him."
At this, the male student's face paled slightly, and the female student also looked at Chen Chuan in surprise.
They were all too familiar with Zhong Wu's prowess. Without weapons, they knew they wouldn't stand a chance against him. But for a newcomer to have reduced that monster to such a state with bare hands, it was clear that he possessed innate talent.
Indeed, he had good reason to take the firearms license exam.
The senior students' playful demeanor vanished, and they became more serious and respectful.
Just then, footsteps echoed outside, and a woman with short hair and a stern expression entered. She was in her early thirties, wearing a women's imported dress and glasses. Despite her attractive features, her rigid and unyielding demeanor detracted from her natural beauty, making her seem unapproachable.
Behind her, two more senior students followed.
She gestured for the two students to stand at the front and introduced herself, "I'm Han Guo from the Review Committee. You can call me Commissioner Han. I'm responsible for recording and evaluating your actions. Let me make one thing clear: when carrying out the mission, don't try to curry favor with me. There are others recording as well, so such actions are pointless.
Now, I'll ask once: is there anyone who wants to withdraw? You can still back out now before the committee officially files the paperwork."
No one in the room spoke up. Those present had all prepared themselves mentally for this; it wasn't a decision made on a whim, so no one would back out at the last moment.
"Then it's settled," Han Guo nodded. "Let's depart now."
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(End of Chapter)
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