Chapter 37 Colleagues, Eavesdropping, Inviting a Wolf into the House "Selling but not allowed to sell..."

Fortunately, due to the limited perspective, Yuan Jianxing had no way of knowing how turbulent Fu Ze's heart was at the moment.

"He specifically asked me to go see him?" He stopped writing in his journal, looked up slightly, and said, "I don't recall any such provision in the Executive Conduct Code."

Upon hearing this well-reasoned and justified question, the executive officer who had come to ask for help seemed to have a lot of explanations to give, but unfortunately, time was limited, so he could only put his palms together to show that he had to act expediently in an emergency and would explain later.

Although Hara Kensei appears upright and dignified, he is quite adept at dealing with people and handling affairs.

Of course, this can also be seen from his very flexible case-handling procedures.

"Okay, let's go." After locking the device and putting it to sleep, Yuan Jianxing stood up smoothly.

He had no intention of making things difficult for the other party, but he didn't mind taking the opportunity to curry favor.

The executive officer breathed a sigh of relief and immediately led him toward the location of the badger's teeth.

Just as Yuan Jianxing passed by Fu Ze's workstation, he suddenly flicked his wrist and said, "Arrange these things before I come back."

These things?

Following the direction indicated by Yuan Jianxing, Fu Ze realized that there were still six unopened food packages on his table.

As for the arrangements...

Based on Fu Ze's observations and understanding of Yuan Jianxing over the past few days, the "arrangement" the other party mentioned should refer to distributing them.

How to send it, to whom to send it, and what reasons and wording to use were things that Fu Ze would have to worry about, while Yuan Jianxing was only responsible for verifying the results.

What a hands-off manager!

Although he was angrily complaining in his mind, Fu Ze's body still honestly began to carry out the other party's instructions.

After taking into account the properties and origins of these foods, Fu Ze warmly invited several young executives who had dealt with him frequently in the past two days to come over and share them, ostensibly to "save food."

Since Fu Ze invited people of the same age, this approach of treating everyone equally would not be suspected of disrespecting leaders and seniors.

Since they had some contact with each other, there was no awkwardness when they got together for a meal.

In addition, these young men had worked all day and were starving. They would accept anything that could fill their stomachs, even if it was "food offered with contempt".

Several executives, including the recorder, sat around the table and scrambled for the remaining portions of food used for the lottery.

Fu Ze, who was not involved in the war, leaned back comfortably in his chair, sipping his drink through a straw, staring intently at the figure standing at the reception desk through the clinking of knives, forks, spoons, and chopsticks.

Badger Tooth was still wearing the same outfit he wore in the boxing ring. The only difference was that his hair seemed to have been styled with hair gel, making him look more refined and like a beast in human clothing.

"It's him again..." The recorder next to him whispered a clear expression of disgust while protecting his food.

"You know this person?" Fu Ze's attention immediately shifted.

“It’s more than just knowing him. You could say that all the executives in this area have dealt with him to some extent.” The recorder whispered to Fu Ze as he feigned a move to get past a colleague who was trying to steal a piece of eel from his bowl. “It’s probably just his job. Whenever something like what happened yesterday happens, he’s the one who steps in to negotiate and handle it.”

"So what is his profession?" Fu Ze asked with interest.

The recorder paused for a moment, then looked around to the left and right before quickly leaning close to Fu Ze's ear and saying, "In a more sophisticated way, you'd call her a professional manager; in layman's terms, you'd call her a madam."

Joke, we're still colleagues.

Upon closer reflection, this professional attribute does indeed fit the image of the seemingly refined but actually wicked badger.

"So, when he looks at people, he always looks at you like you're a commodity." The recorder shuddered uncomfortably. "Anyway, I feel uncomfortable every time this guy looks at me. I can't feel better without some kind of holy water or protective ash."

Your exorcism method is quite comprehensive.

Another executive, who expressed a strong agreement, added: "He's also particularly cunning. He always stays just an inch away from the red line and retreats the moment he senses danger, leaving you completely unable to find any loopholes in his defenses and only able to watch helplessly as he escapes."

Hearing him say that, Fu Ze recalled the slightly subtle expression on Badger Tooth's face when Rhinoceros Horn agreed to his action plan.

Hmm, a risk-averse person led by adventurers, that's interesting.

etc……

Fu Ze suddenly realized that something was wrong.

That said, was the matter of Badger Tooth coming to the Tribunal really an order from Rhinoceros Horn?

Or rather, do you know about rhinoceros horn?

Seemingly inspired by the man just now, the recorder slapped his thigh: "This guy likes to set traps for you. If you're not careful, you might fall into his trap. If you ever deal with him in the future, be extra careful. Forget about morality and rules; if you can strike first, strike first!"

Fu Ze nodded repeatedly, as if he had etched these heartfelt words into his mind.

In reality, these two paragraphs were at best a hint to him.

After all, he wasn't exactly a moral person to begin with.

As for the rules... as the saying goes, if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too. Even Yuan Jianxing only follows the rules depending on the situation, so he naturally follows suit and ignores them as needed.

Just as Fu Ze was beginning to speculate on the purpose of Badger Tooth's actions based on the clues he had just obtained, the topic was steered in a strange direction by the executives who had gathered into a ball.

"I always feel that everyone will be labeled in his evaluation system, and then weighed and sold according to demand," the recorder said confidently. "And the better-looking they are, the more expensive they are."

Fu Ze suddenly interrupted the conversation: "Then tell me, with this face of mine, how much would it sell for on the scale of badger teeth? Would that be enough for me to move out and live in a house that faces south, has a separate wet and dry bathroom, and even has a study?"

He looked solemn, as if he was seriously considering the possibility.

Upon hearing Fu Ze's words, all the executives in the group were dumbfounded.

The recorder opened and closed his mouth several times, finally managing to stammer out, "That should be enough."

Fu Ze looked dissatisfied. It should at least be rated as "more than enough". This badger tooth really has no taste.

Realizing the conversation had veered into a very dangerous area, the recorder immediately chimed in, "But the executive has regulations against doing this kind of part-time work."

Although the recorder spoke seriously, he couldn't help but imagine Fu Ze posing seductively on a catwalk filled with neon tubes and stage spotlights.

……hiss!

"That's a shame." Fu Ze shook his head, threw the empty milk tea into the trash can, and got up to walk towards the direction where Badger Tooth was.

Seeing Fu Ze's actions, the guilty-looking recorder immediately asked nervously, "What are you doing?"

"After you've eaten, go for a walk and wait for our amazing boss to finish work so we can go home together." Fu Ze turned around, swerving from the route towards Badger Tooth towards the entrance of the Adjudication Bureau, then turned back with a smile, "Since they won't let us sell, doesn't that mean we can only cling to the original wife's coattails?"

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Fu Ze was certainly not going out for a walk to digest his food. He always had a great appetite, and he was the type who would agree to anything as long as he didn't eat fruit pie.

He first walked out of the adjudication chamber in full view of everyone, and then when he came to a blind spot of the surrounding surveillance, he immediately changed his leisurely appearance and used a standard parkour posture to climb and kick on the exterior walls of the two buildings, and in a few moments climbed up the protruding decorative piece on the exterior wall of the adjudication chamber.

Recalling the direction Yuan Jianxing and Huanchi had traveled, which he had glimpsed out of the corner of his eye before leaving, Fu Ze followed the decorative piece to the outside of the window of the corresponding room.

Just as he regained his footing, Badger Tooth's voice faintly came through the glass: "I have long heard that Mr. Yuan is not only exceptionally capable but also handsome. Seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved."

The entire passage is filled with praise, yet it sounds so malicious coming from Badger Tooth's mouth.

Having faced similar situations many times before, Yuan Jianxing skillfully skipped the round of flattery and negotiation: "You flatter me. I'm sure you didn't come here just to see me. It's already past closing time, and to avoid delaying your work, let's talk about something more important."

That's quite disrespectful.

Despite the setback, Badger Tooth wasn't annoyed. He simply pushed up his glasses and said, "Everyone says the CEO is meticulous, but it seems the rumors aren't always true."

“Everyone says Badger Tooth is well-managed and never crosses the line.” Yuan Jianxing sat down without any politeness, placed his hands on the table with his fingers interlaced, and looked at Badger Tooth casually. “It seems that seeing is believing.”

“That’s a bit unfair to me.” Badger Tooth took advantage of the situation and sat opposite Yuan Jianxing, with his back to Fu Ze’s position outside the window. “To put it another way, that thing wasn’t even found in my territory.”

"Yes, thankfully." Yuan Jianxing's tone remained businesslike, devoid of any emotion. "So, what exactly was the purpose of your trip?"

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to bail someone out.” Badger Tooth spread one hand to the side. “Someone wants to take over the license for the Dala Harbour entertainment area from this guest, so they asked me to do some lobbying.”

Fu Ze, standing outside the window, was somewhat surprised by Badger Tooth's candor.

Badger Teeth just made this matter public like that?

But upon further reflection, he realized that Badger Tooth's current actions did indeed have some unique considerations.

If the executive officer is determined, the flow of this license will absolutely not be concealed.

Rather than hiding it and eventually being discovered, leading to stricter review and supervision, it's better to state your purpose from the beginning, which will prevent people from becoming suspicious.

A dignified teacher is no exception.

"As of now, there is no conclusive evidence that the suspect himself was involved in the relevant activities. You can meet him through the normal application process and then conduct a legal and compliant transaction." Yuan Jianxing neither confirmed nor denied Badger Tooth's statement. "Isn't it unnecessary for him to meet with me alone?"

Since Mihara Kensei wouldn't budge on this point, Badger Tooth couldn't beat around the bush any longer: "Out of consideration for avoiding suspicion and clarifying the situation, I would like to invite several executive officers to the yacht for a search on the day the permit is activated."

Upon hearing this request, Yuan Jianxing narrowed his eyes slightly.

Fu Ze, who was outside the window and learned of the original plan, was extremely surprised.

You should know that in his original plan, the yacht was to be loaded with wooden crates filled with contraband when it entered the port.

What is that badger thinking?! Is it inviting a wolf into the house?!

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"You've seemed a bit distracted since earlier. What are you thinking about?"

Rewind to an hour earlier, when Rhinoceros Horn, having just emerged from the boxing ring, asked Badger Tooth the same question.

"Thinking that new talents emerge in every generation, I'm really getting old, and my thinking has become conservative." Badger Tooth shook the document Fu Ze had handed him, his expression subtle. "Although he misunderstood your ability as [teleportation], it doesn't affect the implementation of his overall plan."

“Being conservative isn’t necessarily a bad thing. At least your conservatism has helped me a lot.” Rhinoceros Horn reached out and pulled out a hand-drawn sketch from the document. “Don’t be too happy yet. This plan has a fatal flaw.”

Badger teeth: ?

Pointing to the action diagram provided by Fu Ze, Rhinoceros Horn carefully recalled: "According to his plan, the yacht carrying twenty boxes of bullets will enter the transfer point as soon as the system upgrade begins and manual inspection is fully implemented in Dala Port. At the same time as the passengers board the ship, my [Mirror Image] will be used to carry out the first unloading."

"Then the yacht carrying the passengers will leave Dara Port, load cargo at sea in a blind spot, and then return to the port under some trivial pretext to unload the cargo in the same way. This process is repeated twice."

The rhinoceros horn's summary was exactly the same as what Fu Ze had said in the badger's impression.

He could hardly find any obvious flaws in the operation.

“Even if nothing unexpected happens, this operation plan will still fail.” Facing Badger Tooth, Rhinoceros Horn was honest and straightforward. “In this time span, my [Mirror Image] cannot be used a third time.”

"Then you..." The question that was about to slip out was swallowed back by Badger Tooth.

Indeed, could Rhinoceros Horn admit to Fu Ze, an outsider who is theoretically subordinate to Deer Ears, that the power of the [Key] he obtained from Dragon Spine was incomplete?

Since things have come to this point, we can only be flexible and adaptable.

Pushing up his glasses, Badger Tooth said sternly, "Okay, I'll think of something."

Just like he had done countless times before.