Chapter 619 A grand talk
Chen Chuan followed the secretary to the Civil Affairs Director's office. Director Zhu was waiting there. Upon seeing him come in, he smiled and greeted him, "Director Chen, please take a seat."
He asked his secretary to bring out his treasured tea collection. After sitting down, he said, "Manager Chen, it's been two years, hasn't it?" He said with emotion, "I still remember the first time I invited you here. I had just taken office not long ago. Time flies."
Chen Chuanshuo said: "Yang Zhi is much better than two years ago."
Zhu Xian smiled and said, "Speaking of which, I, the head of the Civil Affairs Department, got a good deal. You cleaned up the house for me and let me move in. If the Molan Company was still there, could I have done better than my predecessor?"
He said with certainty, "It's simply that ambitions are difficult to realize and talents are difficult to display. It's like an actor on a stage. If the stage isn't built properly, or if it's not built well, then there won't be any good performance."
He looked at Chen Chuan and said with a smile, "I've read the original case files. Director Chen was involved in the destruction of Molan Company. It's not an exaggeration to say that you fired the first shot. So others think you were promoted too quickly, but I think it's very suitable. Dashun needs capable young people like you.
All we can do is pave the way for you, helping you make the road ahead solid and smooth, so you can move faster."
Chen Chuanshuo said: "If it's too flat, I'm afraid I won't be able to appreciate the hardships of my predecessors."
Zhu Xian said with a smile, "Manager Chen is right. If jade is not cut, it will be difficult to become a useful object. Come, have some tea. This is the Yunge tea I brought from my hometown. Whenever you hear the sound of knocking stones in the mountains, it's the best time to pick the tea. At that time, tea pickers will sing folk songs as they climb the cliffs in the clouds. I haven't seen such a scene in all the years I've been out here."
As he spoke, he patted the armrest and chanted, "The stream hits the rocks, the Zen spirit lingers in the evening forest, the stranger leans against the pine tree and listens, it turns out to be the sound from the clouds."
Chen Chuan picked up the teacup and took a sip. The tea that Zhu Zhengzhang brought out this time was indeed good tea. It was fragrant and sweet, and it made the mouth water, leaving a long aftertaste.
After taking a sip, Zhu Xian's expression flickered with reminiscence. "When I was young, I was full of passion, fearless, and reckless. I did a lot of things back then, but I also offended a lot of people. I was always complained about by my colleagues, and my superiors rarely treated me well."
He suddenly laughed and said, "A colleague once joked to me that I had a lot of scratches on my forehead, but the direction was wrong, not upwards, but downwards.
I was very unconvinced at that time, so I wasted many years, watching many people who were not as good as me get promoted step by step. Looking back now, it is still hard to describe the feeling. Many times, you can get promoted not just by having outstanding abilities. You also need someone to appreciate you, someone to support you, and someone to help you.
There are many good horses, but there are few good horse trainers."
He said in a deep voice, "If you don't have anyone to support you, no matter how many abilities or talents you have, it will be difficult to display them."
Chen Chuan asked, "Zhu Zhengzhang thinks those people can help me?"
Zhu Xian looked at him and said, "Manager Chen, I watched you walk out of here. I want to say a few sincere words to you. I don't know whether those people can help you or not, but in this world, there is no such thing as giving without asking for benefits. If they want to give you benefits, they must get more in return from you.
If you refuse this time and they ignore you, that might be a good thing. The scary thing is that they'll target you. Many people can't accomplish anything, but they're great at doing harm, so you have to be careful."
Chen Chuan nodded. He took another sip of tea, put the cup aside, stood up, and said, "Thank you, Director Zhu, for speaking to me. I understand what you mean. Thank you for inviting me to tea. I think I should leave now."
Zhu Xian smiled and stood up. "Manager Chen, take care." He then told his secretary, "Please see Manager Chen off for me."
Chen Chuan nodded to him and walked out. Zhu Xian watched him leave, then returned to his desk, put on his glasses, and continued to read the documents on the case.
After a while, the secretary came in and said, "Director, the person has been sent away."
Zhu Xian didn't look up, he just said, "I understand."
The secretary hesitated, then came closer and whispered, "The Chief is very optimistic about Director Chen? But those people might be from the Central City Council."
Zhu Xian wrote a reply on the document, then took off his glasses and said, "You, what kind of world is this? Fighters are being promoted everywhere. Fighters who master martial arts have never been valued as much as they are now. This shows that this is the general trend, and we must follow the trend.
Central City Council? Even if Director Chen has his share of setbacks, he won't remain that way forever. Once the opportunity arises, he'll soar to the sky. How can you possibly stop him? There's no harm in making friends with him."
The secretary suddenly understood and showed admiration, "The Minister is indeed very thoughtful."
After Chen Chuan left the Government Affairs Office, he asked the motorcade to take him back to the family quarters. As it was afternoon, Instructor Wen should be at the police station, so he did not rush to disturb him. Instead, after returning home, he took the opportunity to call acquaintances and old classmates and made an appointment to meet in a while.
Then I did some simple daily exercises to maintain my condition.
At around ten o'clock in the evening, he guessed that Instructor Wen should have returned a while ago, so he went to the phone booth outside and made a call. When the call was connected, he said, "Instructor Wen, it's me."
After a pause, he added, "Instructor, Kenwa has been dealt with."
Instructor Wen was a little surprised. He could foresee that this assessment would not be difficult for Chen Chuan, but he was still surprised that the action was so fast. It was only less than two days, right?
He replied, "Manager Chen, I'll call Mr. Zhuan right now, but he might be busy and won't be able to make it in time. I'll let you know when he arrives."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "I'd better come over. I don't want to keep Mr. Zhuan waiting. Besides, I have some questions I want to ask Instructor Wen."
Instructor Wen smiled and said, "Okay, then Director Chen, please come over first."
Chen Chuan put down the phone, changed his clothes, took some things he had searched from Kenwa, and then went out.
In less than ten minutes, he arrived at Instructor Wen's place. After being welcomed in, Instructor Wen smiled and said, "Mr. Zhuan lives in a hotel not far from here. I just called him and told him. We just need to wait. He will come over eventually."
Chen Chuan nodded. After he sat down in the living room, he said, "Instructor Wen, someone from the Jingxiu Sect wants to see me today."
"The Refined Cultivation Sect..."
Mr. Wen was slightly surprised. After a moment's thought, he said, "For a talented and outstanding young man like you, Director Chen, it's not surprising that other sects have noticed you. But I specifically came all the way to Yangzhi City to find Director Chen. This must be an instruction from the higher-ups of the Jingxiu Sect."
But you can rest assured, the schools have an agreement with each other. As long as you join the Pure School, they will not bother you anymore. Even if there is trouble, the school will help you solve it. "
Chen Chuanshuo said: "Does Instructor Wen know anything about this Jingxiu sect?"
Instructor Wen said: "The Jingxiu School, like our Pure School, is also a fighting school that has been passed down from the old times. This school has a greater influence among the middle and upper classes.
In the old days, this school would select talented children from high-ranking officials and nobles for training and teaching. This tradition lasted throughout several old dynasties.
They left behind many heritages and legacies, and their foundation is also very deep. However, in the old dynasties, although the imperial family used them, they were also very wary of them. Therefore, in every dynasty and generation, while winning them over, they also continuously suppressed and weakened them.
In the new era, the Jingxiu School still follows the upper-class and elite route, has extensive connections in the government and companies, and has formed a huge network of interests with the help of the school.
The Jingxiu faction often recruits people with potential as supplements, absorbs them into their own ranks, and makes them work for them.
They come to recruit you probably because they want you to become their peripheral vassal and their pawn.
Because up to now, what determines the status of members of the Jingxiu Sect within the sect is not their strength, but their origin and status. Only those with high enough status can get more favor and teaching, and only a very few will be accepted through marriage.
Don't underestimate their martial power; they are willing to invest resources in truly talented individuals, and many fighters within their school are very capable."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "From what Instructor Wen said, it seems that this school has always been dependent on power since ancient times?" If that were the case, then it would actually be a very traditional approach of a fighting school.
Instructor Wen said, "That's what they appear to be, but it's likely just their superficial purpose. They probably have deeper pursuits, but that's beyond my purview."
Chen Chuan asked again, "Is there any conflict between the Jingxiu School and the Pure School?"
Instructor Wen smiled and said, "As long as there is no collusion with the opposing forces or being infected by the opposing forces, then cooperation between the schools is possible.
The big collision is imminent. Although friction and contradictions between schools have always existed and confrontation is inevitable due to ideological issues, it is also a consensus among all parties from top to bottom that major internal conflicts are not allowed.
Chen Chuan understood, and then he asked some questions about the various schools. Instructor Wen was very patient and explained them one by one, which gave him a relatively preliminary understanding of the current situation.
Although Mr. Zhuan was late, neither of them seemed to be in a hurry. They drank tea and chatted until about two or three o'clock, when clear footsteps were heard on the street outside the courtyard.
Instructor Wen smiled and said, "Mr. Zhuan is here."
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(End of this chapter)
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