Chapter 656 Dialogue
Chen Chuan looked at Assistant Ling's smiling face, waiting for his next words.
Assistant Ling stretched out a hand and gestured to his right.
Chen Chuan turned his head and saw a whole glass curtain wall. Most of the scenery of the central city could be seen from the outside. Because of the light at the moment, he could also see the faint figures of the two of them reflected on the curtain wall.
"Look outside, I really like to admire the whole city from there, which makes me feel that I can control it. I believe there are many people like me, but I know that those are just false psychological satisfaction.
It's just because the building beneath my feet holds me up, making me feel like I can overlook everything. But when I walk out of here and stand below, I can still only look up at them, I can only see part of what's in front of me, and the shadows they cast are enough to drown me."
Assistant Ling said with a hint of mockery, "Power that doesn't belong to you is not power."
He turned around and looked at Chen Chuan, saying, "I remember that you, Director Chen, are from Yangzhi City. You weren't originally a resident of the Central City, but in just a few years you became the head of investigations at the Processing Bureau. Your achievements are enough to make most people envious, but this is what you deserve.
The achievements you have made and the power you possess are enough to push you to this position.
only……"
He circled the city behind the glass curtain wall with his fingers. "This world is bound by countless rules, you know? Rules? Everything you can do must be within the rules.
The difference here is… first you are allowed, then you can have it.”
Chen Chuan listened calmly. He had heard similar things from people in the mutual aid association and from Chen Bitong, and now Assistant Ling was talking to him about the same thing.
Assistant Ling said regretfully, "I'm so sorry. I originally wanted to discuss this with you after you realized that obstacle, Manager Chen. Maybe then would be more appropriate.
But I should have thought of this earlier. How could someone as outstanding as you, Manager Chen, not be valued? Even if you don't actively touch that rule, there are people willing to open a crack in that door for you.
Now you can probably see the hidden stairs behind the gap, but such stairs... undoubtedly require a certain price to pay.
This is true for companies, governments, and schools of thought.
I wonder what Director Chen's choice is? You probably wouldn't choose the company, but the government? Of course, it could also be a school of thought? Fusion? Or refinement? Regardless, no matter which side you join, it doesn't really make a difference.
The resources are in their hands, the force is controlled by them, and of course the rules are made by them. Although you may have squeezed a small gap now, allow me to say something that may make you uncomfortable: how far you can go depends entirely on how far they let you go.
He emphasized, “You need to follow their rules and do what they tell you to do.
You are merely a tool in their hands, a tool to maintain their authority, safeguard their interests, and consolidate their rules. They are the masters of their tools. Once you join them, you are unavoidable. I think you should have thought about this, Director Chen. Are you truly willing to accept this?"
Having said that, he paused for a moment, then snapped his fingers, and the entire garden suddenly turned into a golden desert. Under the blue sky, there were only the two of them sitting opposite each other.
"Actually, they tried to recruit me before, but I refused. I knew that if I joined them, not only would I become one of them, but my mind would no longer be able to control my body. I would simply be pulled around and pushed around by external forces, bound and constrained.
This is not what I want, all my previous ideals will disappear.
I want to find a ladder where I can have the final say and make my own decisions. All the rules should be set by me."
"The one who made the rules?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "This seems difficult."
Assistant Ling smiled and said, "It is difficult, but not impossible."
"So, has Assistant Ling found it?"
Assistant Ling picked up the cup beside him and saw that there was more drink in the cup. He turned it and said with a smile, "I have found it.
Although this staircase is difficult to walk on, it is no exaggeration to say that I have already stood on it. I have just been looking for like-minded people.
I am also willing to share these. This is not a ladder that I should climb alone. When many people walk together, we can reach the end faster. "
He shook his head, as if sighing, "It's just that there are so few people like this. Most people from powerful families have their own self-awareness and will never abandon everything to stand with me. And those who come from the lower classes often find it difficult to obtain sufficient resources, so few can even stand at this threshold."
He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "Manager Chen, you are the second person I have seen from a marginal city in the past ten years who has this qualification."
Over the past decade? Marginal cities?
After hearing this, Chen Chuan couldn't help but have some associations in his mind.
"Manager Chen, I've said all this just to tell you that the path you're on right now isn't the right one for you. No matter how talented you are, every step you take requires approval from certain people. Are you really willing to let them control your future and plan your path forward?"
He spread his hands and gestured around. "Think about it, if you were free from these constraints and could follow your heart completely, how wonderful would that be? The vastness of the universe is yours to roam freely, and no one can restrain you."
Chen Chuan looked at the cup in his hand. The drink that had been drunk seemed to be refilled. The refreshing aroma seemed to be no different from before, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion.
He said, "That's a really great idea. Assistant Ling said you've already found that ladder, which makes me curious. Because nothing can be said with words alone; it needs to be backed up by something, perhaps controllable power, perhaps resources that can be allocated, or perhaps the easiest thing for people to understand and accept, money..."
He looked at Assistant Ling and asked, "I wonder what Assistant Ling has?"
Assistant Ling smiled and said, "What I can tell Director Chen is that there is indeed something behind me supporting me. I wasn't the first to find that thing. To be precise, I am a participant and successor, but I can guarantee that I will do what I promised.
What I just said doesn't just sound good; it's actually achievable. If you're willing, Manager Chen, I can show you. I believe you'll understand after watching it."
Chen Chuan fixed his eyes on him, "Really? Then I'd like to see it for myself."
Assistant Ling looked at him, smiled, and said, "I'm afraid today isn't the right time. Let me prepare. When the opportunity is right, I'll show it to you in person, Manager Chen."
Chen Chuan said, "Okay, then I'll wait for Assistant Ling's notification." He put the cup aside and stood up. "I think it's time for me to leave."
Assistant Ling also stood up. At this moment, the surrounding scenery changed from the desert back to the botanical garden.
Chen Chuan nodded to him and walked towards the door. When he was about to leave, he suddenly seemed to think of something and turned around to ask, "Assistant Ling, has Teacher Wu also joined you?"
Assistant Ling smiled and said, "He used to be, didn't he? It's a pity we couldn't find him later. It seems that Teacher Wu thinks highly of Manager Chen."
Chen Chuancheng said sincerely: "Teacher Wu has indeed given me a lot of help." After saying that, he nodded again and walked out of the sky garden.
After he left, Assistant Ling put his hand on the phone. After a while, the call was connected and he said, "I talked to him."
"How about it?"
"Unfortunately, he doesn't seem interested. I have a feeling he won't be joining us."
"I've already told you this," the voice on the other end said. "Besides, he's now the head of investigations at the Bureau. How could he possibly turn around and walk back? I think we should just give up and not provoke him anymore."
Assistant Ling said, "But no one is more suitable than him."
"suitable?"
"Yes, you know what I mean."
The person opposite was suddenly startled, "You..." Then the voice lowered again and said, "You better think about it carefully."
Assistant Ling slowly walked to the window, looked outside and said, "We've been delayed for a long time. That person helped us get that thing from Molan Company back then. I believe this person today can also help us fill in the remaining piece of the puzzle. If we miss it, I don't know how much longer we have to wait."
"If you're sure..."
Assistant Ling smiled and said, "I'm still confident now, but later on, I'm not sure."
The voice seemed to be convinced by him and asked carefully: "When? I need some time to prepare."
Assistant Ling just said, "Get ready first, I'll tell you the time." After that, he ended the call, then raised the cup and drank the full amount of Guzhen juice.
Chen Chuan walked out of the sky garden and took the elevator back to his apartment. After what he had just said, he had a lot of thoughts in his mind.
He remembered Teacher Wu's last reminder, so he was always wary of Assistant Ling.
He did not forget the records in Teacher Wu's notebook, nor did he forget Teacher Wu's final crazy look.
No matter how beautiful the words are, they cannot cover up many cruel facts.
Whatever you gain, you must pay for it. If you don’t feel it, then there must be someone else or something paying for you.
And it is indeed a little late for the other party to look for him now, as he has already seen his own path.
With a ding, the elevator doors slowly opened to both sides.
He stepped into the corridor. No matter what the other party thought, no matter what his purpose was, he would know it when he saw it.
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(End of this chapter)
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