Chapter 83: Designated Assignment
Chapter 83: Designated Assignment
After hanging up the call, Chen Chuan said, "Auntie, it seems I can't stay for dinner. My teacher wants me back."
Yu Wan hurriedly replied, "Go ahead and take care of your business. Don't worry, I'll be here at home."
Chen Chuan nodded and went to get his coat. Yu Wan helped him straighten it out and then adjusted it again, saying, "Chanchun, you be careful too."
Chen Chuan nodded and put on his hat. As he reached the door, he said, "Auntie, I'll be off then. 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.
When he arrived at the dormitory building, he saw Cheng Zitong standing by the car, waiting for him. "You're here. Get in," Cheng Zitong said.
Chen Chuan immediately got into the car. As he settled in, he noticed that Cheng Zitong also had a radio on the driver's seat, playing the follow-up news report that had interrupted the broadcast earlier.
This group of robbers, after robbing the bank, retreated and engaged in a fierce firefight with the arriving patrol bureau officers. There were casualties on both sides, and now the robbers had retreated outside the city. The patrol bureau was in pursuit.
Cheng Zitong didn't start the car but waited for a while before speaking, "This is the group led by Fang Dawei."
Chen Chuan had suspected as much, and now it was confirmed. He asked, "Robbing the bank? Was it for money or to draw attention? And why rob the Council Bureau? What could they possibly want from there?"
Cheng Zitong explained, "You're right. The group that robbed the bank was likely a distraction to draw the attention of the patrol bureau away from Fang Dawei's group.
The private residence of Vice President Fang has what they're after. He's been involved in the approval of a batch of prohibited drugs recently, and his home is protected by implanted bodies. They must have gone there for anti-metamorphosis drugs."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. It was likely due to the capture of Scarface that this supply line was cut off, leaving Fang Dawei's group without their drug supply. Hence, they had to take a risky move.
This group of robbers was indeed daring, robbing the bank and then storming the residence of the council member, causing a huge commotion.
Cheng Zitong said, "I called you back not just because of your previous involvement in this task. I received news that the government is determined to wipe out Fang Dawei's group. This time, the Review Committee might designate it as an armed assignment."
Chen Chuan thought to himself, "No wonder."
The selection exam often 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. These assignments occur once or twice every month, up to a six-month assessment period.
Of course, if one decides to participate and later feels incapable, they can choose to withdraw. However, they will no longer be allowed to take any armed certification exams in the future.
Cheng Zitong said, "Based on their previous performance, several members of Fang Dawei's group have military implants. They not only have firearms but also protective gear. The fact that they held their ground against the patrol bureau near the bank shows they are not easy opponents. It won't be simple to complete this task if it becomes a designated assignment."
Chen Chuan asked, "Teacher, I've been wondering. Where did they get those implants? And those firearms, someone must be supplying them, right?"
Cheng Zitong shook his head and said, "We can't be certain at the moment, but there's one possible source... the Resistance Organization."
"The Resistance Organization?"
Chen Chuan nodded. This organization had been around for many years, reportedly roaming outside the city with secret bases within. They specialized in sabotaging and overthrowing the Dashun government, often attacking critical departments and government officials. It seemed they also had a significant presence in Central City.
If it were this organization, they indeed had the capability and motive to carry out such actions.
Cheng Zitong looked at him and said, "So, what do you think? If this becomes a designated assignment, it will undoubtedly be very dangerous. Are you willing to take it on?"
Chen Chuan replied seriously, "Teacher, I am not afraid. If this is the designated assignment, I am willing to accept it."
Cheng Zitong said, "Good. Let's wait a bit longer. We should have an answer soon. Oh, and bring your sword down. If it becomes a designated assignment, you'll have temporary armed qualification during the assignment. Your sword might come in handy."
Chen Chuan's spirit lifted, and he said, "I understand." He immediately got out of the car, took the elevator to the dormitory, and in his room, he took out the Snow Lady Sword, drew it slightly to examine it, then sheathed it. After considering for a moment, he grabbed a shoulder bag, packed some potentially useful items, and quickly headed downstairs.
(End of Chapter 83)
As he exited the dormitory building, he spotted someone speaking with Cheng Zitong and handing him a document. After a handshake, the person left.
Chen Chuan approached, and Cheng Zitong looked up, saying, "The document is here, and as expected, the Review Committee has designated it as a special assignment." He passed it over, "Take a look. If there are no objections, it's decided. Just sign here, and I'll have someone take it back, officially involving you in this assignment."
Chen Chuan took the document, which stated that those assigned to the special task were to cooperate with the Patrol Bureau in capturing Fang Dawei and his group. He asked, "Teacher, if this is a designated assignment, shouldn't there be others involved as well?"
Cheng Zitong replied, "The Patrol Bureau will likely have some commission companies assisting, but our school received this assignment through the Government Hall and the Review Committee. All students who previously applied for the Weapon Permit can participate, but to avoid conflicts, you'll need to work with senior students who also accepted the special assignment."
"The Review Committee will score each participant based on their specific actions. If your score isn't high enough this time, it's not a problem as long as the task succeeds. There will be another chance next time."
Chen Chuan understood and signed the document. Noticing it required a seal, he took out his personal seal and stamped it before returning the document to Cheng Zitong.
Cheng Zitong, as the supervising teacher, also signed and sealed the document. He then said, "I'll submit this to the Review Committee. You head to the Grand Hall and meet up with the senior students assigned to this task."
Chen Chuan nodded in acknowledgment. He got off the vehicle and made his way to the Grand Hall at the front, where he found two male and one female senior students waiting. Each of them had their preferred weapons by their side—a bow and arrow for one male student and a short gun for the other, while the female student carried a specially designed protective umbrella.
When they saw Chen Chuan approaching with the Snow Lady Sword, they were surprised. One of the male students asked, "You look unfamiliar. Are you a new student? Why are you here for this special assignment? Aren't you being too bold?"
The female student spoke up, "This happens once every three years. If he doesn't take the exam this year, he might not get another chance. Since he's here, why not give it a shot? This junior might have some real skills."
The first male student seemed unconcerned, saying, "What's the rush? We're from the Combat Department, so we need to get our Weapon Permits early. There's no hurry for those in the Combat Department to take the exam."
The other male student added, "You don't recognize him? This junior is no ordinary student. Remember the new student who beat Zhong Wu into a vegetative state? It's him."
At these words, the first male student's face changed 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 that monster had been reduced to a vegetative state by a new student's bare hands—an impossible feat without exceptional talent.
Indeed, the new student had come to take the Weapon Permit exam with confidence.
The senior students now put aside their playful demeanor and became serious.
Just then, footsteps approached from outside, and a short-haired woman in her early thirties entered. She wore a women's imported dress and glasses, and although her features were elegant, her stern and rigid demeanor marred her natural beauty, making her seem unapproachable.
Behind her were two more senior students.
She gestured for the two students to stand at the front and began speaking, "I'm Han Guo from the Review Committee. You can call me Commissioner Han. I'm here to record and evaluate your actions. Let me remind you, don't bother trying 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 assignment."
No one in the room spoke up. Those present had all prepared themselves mentally for this task; it wasn't a decision made in the heat of the moment. Naturally, no one would withdraw at the last moment.
"Then there's no one," Han Guo nodded. "Let's depart now."
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