Chapter 161 The Taste of Power! Contacting Cai Chen, next steps...
More than half an hour later.
Cai Chen appeared at the city hall entrance.
Luo Qingzhu stood in front of him and smiled, "The equipment has been selected, but unfortunately you're only at Tier 1... But that's alright, once you reach Tier 2, you can return this set of equipment and exchange it for Tier 2 equipment... Hmm, the driver assigned to you is on his way. You can also choose a personal secretary... Tomorrow I'll bring the secretary team to your place, and you can choose for yourself. Also, Villa No. 9 needs some tidying up today, so I'll come to your house tomorrow to pick you up and take you to Villa No. 9."
Cai Chen nodded, but inwardly he was filled with emotion...
Now he has a full set of Tier 1 Excellent equipment, and his stats have changed dramatically.
A beautiful woman was beside him, smiling warmly.
The deputy director's benefits provided him with a brand new house and equipment, and his monthly salary would exceed 10,000 gold coins.
They will also be provided with a personal driver and secretary...
Yesterday, he was just a beast of burden, stuck at his post every day, watching the arrogance of the alien races with silent anger and helplessness, his daily dungeon runs scheduled meticulously by others.
Today, this is the treatment and status I've received...
It felt like I was in a dream.
Even the most beautiful dreams I've ever imagined... are probably nothing more than this.
No, it's even better than the most beautiful dream.
Looking at the smiling beauty before him, he knew that with just a flick of his finger, she would lie on his bed and be at his mercy.
...He tasted power for the first time.
Indeed, it was captivating and mesmerizing.
And this is only the treatment of a deputy bureau chief... In fact, he has no real power!
Once you truly grasp real power, it's unimaginable how exciting your life will be.
However, after a brief moment of immersion, he took a deep breath and calmed down.
All of this... was given to him by that mysterious amusement park owner.
But giving him all this is not for him to enjoy... but to shoulder enormous responsibilities!
Take a hard line against other ethnic groups.
The entire combat command of Jintong City adopted a tough stance against the alien race.
They are the backbone of the Chinese people.
That's what he should do.
otherwise……
"What I can give, I can also take back."
These words echoed in his mind, and some desires that had arisen spontaneously vanished in that instant.
"Director Cai, would you do me the honor of attending a private banquet tonight? Actually... today is my 24th birthday, and some of my secretarial colleagues are coming over. You're choosing your own personal secretary tomorrow, so this is a good opportunity for you to meet them beforehand?"
Luo Qingzhu invited him softly, and Cai Chen looked into her eyes, which seemed to be filled with tears.
Cai Chen took a deep breath and then shook her head: "I won't be going to your girls' gathering. Have fun and happy birthday. Let's talk about it after Villa No. 9 is cleaned tomorrow."
Luo Qingzhu was stunned for a moment, and obvious disappointment appeared on her face, but she still tried to smile: "Alright then, I'll go see Director Cai again tomorrow."
As they were talking, a luxury car drove up and came to a smooth stop beside them. A middle-aged man in his forties got out of the car and bowed to Cai Chen and Luo Qingzhu: "Director Cai, Secretary Luo."
Facing the driver, Luo Qingzhu immediately reverted to her usual aloofness, nodded slightly, and then smiled at Cai Chen, saying, "Director Cai, this is your personal driver, Lao Zhang, arranged by the bureau. He will be your personal driver from now on. Just let him know when you need a car."
Old Zhang immediately bowed to Cai Chen and greeted him: "Director Cai."
Cai Chen took a deep breath and nodded: "Okay, I understand. Secretary Luo, you can go ahead and do what you need to do. I'm going home."
Luo Qingzhu was taken aback, then smiled and nodded: "Okay, Director Cai."
Old Zhang quickly went to the back door and opened the car door for Cai Chen.
Cai Chen paused, looking in one direction.
At the city hall, his team leader was with a group of people, staring at him blankly.
When the team leader saw Cai Chen looking over, a complicated expression appeared on his face, but he still smiled at Cai Chen and nodded in acknowledgment.
Cai Chen nodded to him before getting into the car.
Old Zhang quickly started the vehicle and drove away smoothly.
Luo Qingzhu stood there, smiling and waving, until the vehicle disappeared from her sight...
...
Old Zhang drove very smoothly.
Cai Chen sat in the spacious back seat, staring blankly at the interior decorations.
Understated yet luxurious, spotlessly clean, it not only lacks the unpleasant odors that ordinary cars often have, but also emits a subtle and refreshing fragrance...
This fragrance is calming and leaves a lingering aftertaste.
This is clearly not an ordinary item... it's very likely some valuable dungeon material.
He stood there for a moment, then suddenly pulled out his phone and found that the messages had exploded.
Li Hong: "Congratulations, Director Cai, on your promotion to the Epic class! Best wishes from an old comrade-in-arms!!"
Wang Zihao: "Congratulations to Director Cai on your promotion to an Epic class. With the right opportunity and favorable circumstances, I wish Director Cai a bright future and continued success!"
Peng Liang... Jia Dong... Qin Qiang...
His former team leader, captain...
They all sent various kinds of blessings.
...In the year since I joined the Combat Department, I haven't received as many messages as I have this morning, apart from work.
Besides that, many other people are adding him as a friend.
First is Luo Qingzhu.
"Director Cai, this is Qingzhu. Please add me as a friend!"
Then several other captains also sent messages wanting to add each other as friends.
...The message was delivered faster than he had imagined.
This is even though he doesn't yet have real power and is just a nominal deputy director.
In the work group, a large number of people who didn't even know him before were congratulating him on becoming an epic class.
Cai Chen was momentarily distracted. After a moment of silence, he ignored the messages, put away his phone, and closed his eyes.
He needs some time to calm down.
Soon, the vehicle smoothly entered the residential area where he now lives.
Old Zhang asked in a low voice, "Director Cai, where is the car heading?"
Cai Chen then opened his eyes, glanced at the familiar neighborhood, and calmly said, "Let's just go downstairs. You can rest today. Come over tomorrow morning."
We're moving tomorrow... but he, as the deputy director, definitely won't have to do it himself.
Luo Qingzhu will naturally make the arrangements perfectly.
He didn't plan to go out again today.
"yes."
Old Zhang didn't ask any further questions, but responded respectfully. After a pause, he said, "Director Cai, you don't have my cell phone number yet, do you? I'll call you in a bit. Please keep an eye on it. If you need anything, just call this number. I'm always ready."
Clearly, these people are carefully considering their words when speaking to Cai Chen.
Cai Chen knew the reason.
Because he's not just a deputy director... the key point is, he's the only epic-level deputy director in Jintong City!
This level of prestige is far more significant than that of an ordinary deputy bureau chief.
It is foreseeable that, barring any further transfers from above, he will become the director of the Combat Command of Jindong City.
The director of the combat operations department is practically the one in charge of a city.
Nominally, there's a mayor or something above them... but the mayor has no authority over the combat command.
Their power is primarily manifested in local people's livelihood and economy.
But in this world, those who master their professions master everything.
In terms of administrative rank, the position of mayor of a city is higher than that of director of a department or bureau.
But in real life... the director of the combat department is the one with the most power in a city.
When the mayor and the director of the combat operations department have conflicting opinions, the opinion of the director of the combat operations department must be followed.
Without exception.
This is why Cai Chen is currently just a deputy director without real power, but Luo Qingzhu, the official director's personal secretary, still has to curry favor with him.
...The world of professionals.
Professional rank often determines a lot of things.
Cai Chen nodded after hearing what Lao Zhang said.
The car eventually stopped downstairs at his house, attracting a lot of attention... After all, the deputy director of the Combat Department's vehicle is a genuine luxury car.
...There's no such thing as anti-corruption in this world.
The anti-corruption campaign won't target the director of the combat department.
...
Old Zhang drove away, and Cai Chen remained silent for a moment before going upstairs to go home.
"Third Brother, you're back?"
It was the weekend, and when my younger brother saw Cai Chen come back, he greeted him.
Cai Chen nodded.
I turned my head and saw that my parents weren't home; they must have gone out to work.
He's the only working person in the family, but the other family members still need to work. And their jobs are usually manual labor...
Just then, his phone rang. Cai Chen was startled for a moment, then took out his phone and saw that it was an unknown number.
He thought about it for a moment, then answered the call anyway.
"That one?"
"Director Cai, it's me, Qingzhu."
Luo Qingzhu's sweet voice came from the other end of the phone.
Cai Chen raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, Luo Qingzhu said gently, "Director Cai, there's something else I forgot to ask you about. It's about your parents' and family's employment. I found out that your aunt and uncle are still doing temporary work. I just checked with the municipal government, and they have a few relatively easy jobs that I think would be suitable for them. What do you think?"
Cai Chen once again experienced what power truly meant.
He remained silent for a long time before finally saying calmly, "Alright, you can arrange it as you see fit."
"Okay, then I won't bother you any longer. I'll arrange it as soon as possible and report back to you tomorrow."
Luo Qingzhu's voice immediately became pleasant to listen to.
Finally, he added, "By the way, Director Cai, you haven't accepted my friend request yet!"
"...I didn't check my phone just now, I'll approve it right away."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
"……See you tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone, Cai Chen was somewhat stunned.
What does it mean when "when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven"?
In less than an hour, he gained a profound understanding.
...
After changing his shoes, Cai Chen went straight to his room and stared blankly at the control panel.
Having obtained an epic class, he should familiarize himself with it as soon as possible and go check out the dungeons.
But he wasn't in the mood for that right now; he just stared blankly.
Until a certain moment...
"Cai Chen".
A voice suddenly rang in his mind.
Cai Chen, who was lying on the bed, suddenly jumped up with a start.
"boss?!"
He suddenly turned his head... but he was all alone in the room.
Just as I was wondering, the voice rang out: "I'm not at your house, no need to check. How are things on your end?"
The other person's voice carried a gentle smile.
Cai Chen was stunned.
Not at my house?
Then he started talking to himself?
How did you do that?
He was deeply shocked.
But soon, he took a deep breath and said, "Now..."
He immediately explained his current situation in detail.
"Oh? So, from now on I'll have to call you Director Cai?"
Finally, the boss's voice rang out with a smile: "Congratulations."
It's one thing for others to say that, but for the boss to say it made Cai Chen feel very uncomfortable: "Please don't make fun of me... What should I do now? I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to have real power in the short term."
He changed the subject.
In fact, he was indeed somewhat confused.
The sudden acquisition of immense power left him somewhat bewildered.
"You handled the situation very well with that captain yesterday... Keep it up. As for gaining real power... don't worry, I'll create that opportunity for you."
"Let's talk about the situation at the Jin Dong City Combat Command. For example... what qualifications would you need to be promoted to director?"
The other party asked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Cai Chen's heart began to race.
After a moment of silence, he began to speak…
(End of this chapter)
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