Chapter 177 Leave it to me
Shen Zhenzhu successfully secured the job by using an aluminum pot.
Park Heung-sung, Jeon Young-bong, and others left with regret because they lacked "real" superpowers and were unable to coordinate with Teacher Fang's divine skills.
While hoping that her efforts would not be in vain, Shen Zhenzhu sat on the aluminum pot, took out her pen and notebook, and began her first "Cosmic Energy Course".
"The louder you shout, the more your energy field will explode. The more you cry, the more you will stimulate cosmic energy." Teacher Fang gestured wildly on the stage, beginning a new round of teaching and instructing.
The classroom was filled with howling and screaming, and everyone looked frantic.
Before the energy field of the sunken pearl could be activated, I felt as if my soul had left my body, and I was hiding in a corner, barely alive.
After the teaching session concluded, Teacher Fang instructed everyone to practice their exercises to absorb cosmic energy.
She approached the newlyweds and kindly guided them on how to absorb and apply this knowledge: "Follow my instructions, and I guarantee you and your family will be free from illness and enjoy a healthy life."
An elderly man who had attended a few classes said gratefully, "Since I came here to receive your teachings and successfully absorbed cosmic energy, my headaches have stopped and my legs and feet have become more agile. I used to get headaches and fevers whenever it was windy or rainy, but I haven't been sick at all these past few months."
“It’s not just you. Ever since I absorbed cosmic energy and was able to communicate with aliens, my body has become stronger every day. I can’t feel the fractures I had before.”
Teacher Fang nodded kindly and said, "You will need to continue coming to me. Only my divine power can transform the energy of the universe into energy that you can absorb. If you persevere, not only will you live to be a hundred, but you can also live to be two hundred without pain or disaster. You can even develop your physical limits and gain superpowers that everyone envies."
Seeing Chen Zhenzhu looking over, Teacher Fang walked over to her and said, "For people like you who already have superpowers, regularly absorbing cosmic energy will further enhance your superpowers. If you can talk to aliens today, they can come to your house as guests tomorrow."
Holding the book "Teacher Fang Teaches You Divine Skills" that had been handed out, Shen Zhenzhu's eyes flashed with a manic expression: "Great, then I can make a fortune."
Teacher Fang tentatively asked, "Do you own a company, young lady?"
Shen Zhenzhu said without any attempt to hide her feelings, "I wish I could start my own company. I work at the Public Security Bureau. I'm fed up with seeing those rich people do whatever they want all day. When I'm rich, I'll drive a sports car to the mall every day. Who wants to be out in the sun and rain looking at corpses all day?"
Teacher Fang was taken aback, then looked at Xiaobai and said, "So you are too?"
Xiao Bai had been talking to an old lady in an alien language for half an hour. Her head was buzzing as she said, "Yes, my dad insisted that I do this job, saying it's a stable job and it'll be easier to find a partner."
Teacher Fang smiled and said understandingly, "That's how older people think. Having a stable job makes them look good."
Shen Zhenzhu said loudly, "What face is there? If I don't do a good job, I will be criticized by my superiors and scolded by the masses. I'm always running around and can't go home. If I hadn't become a minor leader by some twist of fate, I would have quit long ago. I would rather follow Teacher Fang to practice my divine skills and realize my dream of getting rich overnight."
Teacher Fang remained expressionless, sat down next to Shen Zhenzhu, opened "Teacher Fang Teaches You Divine Skills," and took out a high-quality fountain pen to mark on it: "I don't require you to master everything. Just memorize these when you get back, and practice them with me in the next class."
Shen Zhenzhu said, seemingly understanding but not quite, "Okay, thank you for your guidance, Teacher Fang. I will definitely study hard when I get back."
"Okay." Teacher Fang stood up and, as usual, answered questions for the others.
The activity continued until 10 p.m., when Teacher Fang practiced her exercises on the stage for ten minutes. Afterward, her companions lifted the plate in front of her, which was filled with chocolate-colored dumplings, and gave one to each person.
One of the older members of the alien family said, "You guys came to the right place; they only send it out once every two weeks."
Seeing many people eagerly swallowing the pills after receiving them, Shen Zhenzhu asked, "What are these things?"
The older brother said, "This is a cosmic energy pill that Teacher Fang spent ten years preparing for us. After taking it, I feel great! All my minor ailments have disappeared. It's a very magical pill. Take it quickly, take it quickly, the effect only lasts for three minutes, and it won't work if you take it too late."
Shen Zhenzhu pretended to put it in her mouth, chewed it, and secretly hid the "Cosmic Energy Pill" in her pocket. Seeing that Xiaobai was still hesitating, Shen Zhenzhu pinched her and patted her pocket. Xiaobai quickly stuffed the pill in.
"We'll let you know when we'll have another class. I'm so glad to have new family members joining us today. I look forward to seeing you all again...cough cough."
Teacher Fang turned pale and staggered away with the help of her assistant, leaving a hundred family members at the scene.
"What's wrong?" Shen Zhenzhu asked.
The eldest member of the alien family said while taking out his wallet, "Teacher Fang used his internal energy to help us and made 'Cosmic Energy Pills,' which consumed a lot of energy. Everyone spontaneously donates money each time so that Teacher Fang can buy some supplements to help him recover."
Just then, an old man ran up to the donation box crying and said, "Teacher Fang, you can't be in trouble! I'll give you the gold ring my daughter bought for me. You should take good care of yourself."
Chen Zhenzhu asked in surprise, "Gold?"
The eldest brother of the alien family said, "Since ancient times, gold has been the most nourishing substance for humans, but even so, it cannot compare to the 'Cosmic Energy Pill' that Teacher Fang gave us. She gave us the 'Cosmic Energy Pill' and could only absorb the energy from the gold herself. What a great sacrifice that is!"
"Young lady, could you please take off my necklace? I brought it here today without my husband knowing, because I wanted to give it to Teacher Fang. I hope the energy inside can help her recover so she can continue teaching us next time." An older woman walked up to Xiaobai and looked up to ask her to help her take off the necklace.
Xiao Bai slowly took it off and gave it to the old lady. The old lady walked to the donation box and stuffed the glittering gold necklace into it without saying a word.
In no time, almost everyone in the classroom had donated.
Shen Zhenzhu reluctantly took out her wallet, pulled out the only fifty-yuan note she had in her pocket, and painfully stuffed it in.
Upon seeing this, the eldest member of the alien family remarked with a sigh, "Are you planning to put all your salary into this, just like those young people over there?"
Chen Zhenzhu said with a wry smile, "I have that plan."
Xiao Bai quickly slipped a ten-yuan note into the box and walked past, avoiding eye contact with his assistant. After taking two steps forward, he thought for a moment, then went back and slipped the last ten yuan for taxi fare into the box.
"May Teacher Fang bless you," the assistant said with a smile.
When they came out of the classroom, Chen Zhenzhu and Xiaobai had empty pockets.
Before even getting started, I've already lost seventy dollars.
The two stood haphazardly in front of the bus stop, carrying aluminum pots, waiting for the last bus home in the night breeze.
Back home, after washing up, Chen Zhenzhu tidied up her desk.
On the desk was a comparative analysis of the previous case, including the differences between the crime scene reconstructed by Tianyan and the crime scene she recreated, the reasons for the differences, and how to avoid it next time.
Chen Zhenzhu turned on the television, which was showing a foreign film. She opened "Teacher Fang Teaches You Divine Kung Fu" and flipped through it with great boredom.
"Cosmic energy originates from the heart. Discovering the energy field within, following Teacher Fang's guidance, unveils the mysteries of life, transcending the id to reach the superego. Ultimately, it achieves a harmonious energy field between the universe and humanity... Practicing this divine skill requires a quiet, dry environment; it must not be disturbed, its secrets must not be revealed, and it must not be joked about..."
Shen Liuhe pushed open the bedroom door, which was left a crack, and pointed at Chen Zhenzhu with a rolling pin, saying, "Coming home in the middle of the night, what are you muttering about?"
Li Lili came to stay today and pulled Shen Liuhe aside, saying, "Sixth Sister, it must be a misunderstanding. How could she possibly believe in a cult?"
Shen Liuhe angrily said, "Look at her, she not only memorizes, but also takes notes. Isn't that strange enough?"
Shen Liuhe pulled Li Lili away and reached out to close the door and hit the puppy.
Shen Zhenzhu quickly explained, "Mom, Mom! This is a task assigned by the leaders. I won't tell you anything else. You have to believe me. I don't believe in anything else, except the Party."
Shen Liuhe asked with a hint of disbelief, "Really?"
Shen Zhenzhu said, "Really."
Shen Liuhe put down the rolling pin and said, "Actually, Mom isn't such an unreasonable person. You can have some faith if you want, as long as it doesn't endanger your own life and health."
"Mom, stop trying to trick me, I really didn't believe it." Shen Zhenzhu snatched the rolling pin from Shen Liuhe and quickly opened the door to hand it to Li Lili: "We've issued documents to crack down on this kind of pseudoscience, don't get agitated."
Shen Liuhe carefully observed her expression, then said with relief, "You scared me to death. Recently, the shop has been receiving a lot of strange flyers, and the money has even been stamped with a cult seal. As long as you don't believe in this, I'll support you no matter what you do."
"Don't scold me. You should also be careful and not fall into their trap." Losing fifty yuan made Shen Zhenzhu feel the pinch. She pulled Shen Liuhe's hand and sat her on the edge of the bed, saying, "Some of them say they can cure diseases, some say they can make you rich, and some say they can grant your wishes. Don't believe any of them."
Shen Liuhe spread her hands and said nonchalantly, "I'd rather trust my own hands than others."
"My mom is amazing!" Shen Zhenzhu kissed Shen Liuhe on the cheek.
"Alright, you can keep busy. Don't take it to heart." Shen Liuhe walked out of the bedroom and said, "Lili came over to discuss the new shopping mall franchise with me. She mentioned it briefly last time. Anyway, I've figured it out. The milk tea business needs young minds, so I'll just hand it over to her and Xiao Wu and let them do it with confidence."
"That's what I mean too. The important thing is that Sixth Sister's restaurant is doing well." Chen Zhenzhu picked up her book again and said with a smile, "Many people consider it their second home."
The next day, Chen Zhenzhu and Xiaobai handed over the "Cosmic Energy Pill" for testing.
In the afternoon, the test results came back, and the lab technicians said, "This is incredible! It contains veterinary antibiotics, veterinary painkillers, and hormones. It's not just for headaches and fevers; if someone still has a breath left, they can stand up and walk a few steps after taking it."
Having witnessed many people consuming "Cosmic Energy Pills," Chen Zhenzhu anxiously asked, "What will be the consequences if they eat them?"
The lab technicians said, "This is a slow-acting biochemical bomb. It can cultivate superbugs, destroy the immune system, cause severe liver and kidney failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, and cardiovascular risks. Hormonal drugs, in particular, are the most deceptive and insidious part, causing people to overdraw their lives, disrupt their endocrine system, and ultimately lead to a complete collapse of their immune system."
Xiao Bai recalled, "We saw those people yesterday and they seemed to be in good condition, quite excited."
The lab technician said, "It's normal. At first, it makes people feel energetic and elated. In the middle stage, they may develop a moon face, buffalo hump, and unstable emotions, sometimes manic and sometimes depressed. In the late stage, it can cause serious kidney disease. A common cold can develop into fatal pneumonia, and a minor bump can lead to avascular necrosis of the femoral head and paralysis. The consequences of this pill are systemic, painful, and irreversible."
Shen Zhenzhu gritted her teeth: "These people are too hateful. We must eliminate them completely."
For half a month, Chen Zhenzhu went to work as usual. After get off work, she would take an aluminum pot to the old community activity room for "classes" and chatter incoherently with the alien family members. When she got home at night, she would recite the lecture notes of "Teacher Fang Teaches You to Practice Divine Skills".
The "High-Level Meeting" has yet to extend an olive branch, but Chen Zhenzhu is not in a hurry and continues her activities step by step.
In early June, the new vehicles assigned to the fourth team by the logistics department arrived.
It's a brand new car for daily commuting, not expensive, but it boasts a high safety rating.
The car is equipped with front and rear safety bars, door anti-collision strips, a new type of airbag for the driver's seat, and even the tires have been modified, with the wheels being larger than the same model, successfully lifting the chassis and reducing the risk of scratches for novice drivers.
Zhao Qiqi circled the car twice and exclaimed, "The boss really put in a lot of effort. The car isn't expensive, but it's rare to see it modified like this."
As Shen Zhenzhu was admiring her assigned car, the person in the gatehouse came out and said, "Team Leader Shen, someone is looking for you outside."
Shen Zhenzhu looked over and was surprised to see Teacher Fang's assistant waving to her from outside: "Little sister, I just happened to be passing by and stopped by to see you."
Teacher Fang's assistant is a woman in her fifties, whom everyone calls Assistant Cui. She has a kind and approachable smile, like a female version of Maitreya Buddha.
"When you told us you worked here, we all thought you were bragging." Assistant Cui kept glancing inside and said in a low voice, "You're doing pretty well. We thought you were going to report us."
Shen Zhenzhu lowered her voice and pulled Assistant Cui toward the roadside: "Life here is really tough. I feel like every day is an eternity. Look at how nice the other team leaders drive. They ostracized me and gave me a beat-up little car."
Assistant Cui said cryptically, "You must make a lot of money in this line of work, right?"
Shen Zhenzhu smiled knowingly and said, "We arrested quite a few people recently and gave them a lot in return."
Assistant Cui laughed as well: "Thanks to you for making the arrests, Teacher Fang's side is getting more and more talented people. I was wondering why you didn't arrest us, and Teacher Fang said it must be because you secretly helped us."
Shen Zhenzhu said, "It's just a matter of a word. When Teacher Fang uses her powers later, ask her to give me extra strength. I will never forget Teacher Fang when I make a fortune."
Assistant Cui said repeatedly, "Okay, don't worry, I will definitely pass on your message."
Shen Zhenzhu thought she was about to leave, but to her surprise, Assistant Cui, who was standing by the roadside, asked her about the contents of "Teacher Fang Teaches You Divine Skills".
Shen Zhenzhu studied very hard and not only answered questions fluently, but also had a more in-depth discussion with Assistant Cui.
Cui Zhuli said with satisfaction, "We'll have Teacher Fang guide you on the other issues in the next class. You've made great progress, and I'm sure Teacher Fang will be very pleased."
Whether Teacher Fang was pleased or not, Shen Zhenzhu didn't know. Anyway, Sixth Sister was always on edge listening to her recite this thing, ready to pull out a rolling pin at any time to wake up the little dog who had gone astray.
After Assistant Cui left, Shen Zhenzhu returned to the Fourth Team's office.
On the blackboard, write "Add" - "Class" - "Brainwashing", followed by "Examination".
"Xiao Bai told us that Teacher Fang's people actually dared to come to the Criminal Investigation Team to find you. They're incredibly audacious." In front of Wu Zhongguo was a book called "The Study of Extraordinary Skills," which had been distributed by a martial arts organization he had infiltrated.
“Sister Pearl is right, it’s better to just state your identity directly. People with ulterior motives would love for you to have some power.” Lu Ye had a case to handle and was still at the scene, so he quickly walked to the door: “I’m leaving, you guys keep going.”
Xiao Bai rested his chin on his hand and looked at the blackboard: "They're quite cunning. I feel like they'll be observing us from the shadows...or rather, observing Sister Pearl."
She had a feeling that, compared to the various training organizations that other teams had joined, Shen Zhenzhu and the divine martial arts organization she had joined were more likely to be henchmen of "Gao Hui".
That "cosmic energy pill" alone is not something an ordinary person would dare to concoct and allow others to consume.
If she truly is someone from "High Society," then Sister Pearl is far more useful than her. That's why Assistant Cui came to visit Sister Pearl, not her.
Ring ring,
Ring ring.
The landline rang, and Shen Zhenzhu immediately stood up after answering: "There's a case, get ready to go out. Uncle Wu, you stay home."
"good."
Shen Zhenzhu grabbed the police car keys and rushed downstairs. Xiao Bai and Zhao Qiqi followed behind, getting into Shen Zhenzhu's car. Xiao Bai and Zhao Qiqi grabbed the handrail at the same time.
Although it was a common vehicle used by the police, after being modified by a director in the logistics department, Chen Zhenzhu got the hang of it. It wasn't exactly lightning fast, but it was certainly faster than Zhang Xiaopang's bicycle.
After responding to the call in the afternoon and finishing up, we detained the suspect who stabbed the person.
After get off work, Chen Zhenzhu had to go to "class".
Wu Zhongguo noticed the aluminum pot was still on his desk and chased after him, saying, "Pot."
Shen Zhenzhu numbly turned her head and said, "I can receive cosmic signals without the information dish anymore. I stole this dish from my home. Please keep it safe for me."
"Hey, go ahead, go ahead."
This time, the class location was changed to a training institution on Xinhua Second Road.
The number of students in the classroom that used to have 100 has been reduced by half. Everyone is now sitting separately in the classroom and they are already quite familiar with each other.
"Family members should know the importance of a person's spiritual energy to their entire life. Society is constantly changing, and we have to communicate with people from the outside world in order to survive. Facing their lack of understanding of superpowers and their opposition to supernatural abilities has caused us great difficulties. Today is a spiritual sharing class, where family members can talk about the difficulties in their lives."
Teacher Fang asked everyone to sit in two circles. Chen Zhenzhu and Xiaobai sat in the inner circle, right next to Teacher Fang.
While moving the chairs, Shen Zhenzhu noticed that very few of the alien family members had come to attend the class; those who remained were mostly people who were generous with donations or had excellent jobs.
Could this be the "High Meeting"? Shen Zhenzhu was a little puzzled.
A group of forty or fifty people sat around Teacher Fang, sharing their hardships in work, family, and life.
"My training notes have been burned many times, and my dad scolds me every time I go out in my animal costume." The leopard-print youth I met on my first class said dejectedly, "My family is already rich enough, we don't need me to be too successful. They don't believe I have this ability, and they even want to send me to a mental hospital."
“I was fired from my job, young man. The company leaders and security guards sent me to a mental hospital, but I ran away later.” The man with the mustache said, “I didn’t preach to them. They all avoided me when they saw me. I was doing it for their own good.”
Teacher Fang kept speaking to comfort them, and everyone who raised their hand had finished speaking. Suddenly, Teacher Fang turned to Chen Zhenzhu and asked her, "Has believing in the supernatural power affected your job?"
Shen Zhenzhu said excitedly, "The impact is huge."
Teacher Fang asked with interest, "Could you share it?"
Shen Zhenzhu said, "Since taking the 'Cosmic Energy Pill,' my back doesn't hurt anymore, my legs don't ache anymore, and I feel refreshed and incredibly comfortable. I don't even get angry at those arrogant men in front of me anymore. Why bother arguing with people like them who have no energy field?"
“You’re absolutely right. People like us with divine skills or superpowers are indeed a level above them. We are the lucky ones chosen by the universe, the best among millions.” Teacher Fang said with satisfaction, “Your energy field is stronger than everyone else’s. I’ll transfer my energy to you privately after class.”
Chen Zhenzhu blushed with excitement and said, "Thank you, Teacher Fang! I will definitely absorb your energy and thank you for your dedication."
The family members present all looked at Shen Zhenzhu with envy.
Xiao Bai saw this and understood why Shen Liuhe was staring so intently at Chen Zhenzhu. This was a completely misguided, hot-blooded person.
After the spiritual exchange session, Teacher Fang indeed stayed behind alone to perform her energy-generating ritual, just as she had said.
Xiao Bai was asked to leave and had no choice but to wait by the roadside.
Even after exerting her powers, Teacher Fang was still extremely weak. She swallowed a "Cosmic Energy Pill," and after a while, her face became flushed.
"Teacher Fang, you see I wasn't prepared at all." Shen Zhenzhu walked behind Teacher Fang and massaged her shoulders, intending to be a thrifty person.
Teacher Fang patted her hand and beckoned to the door, "Come in."
Shen Zhenzhu looked up and saw her older brother, who had been crying in class about his brother's accident. He jogged in and not only bowed and scraped to Teacher Fang, but also politely bowed and scraped to Shen Zhenzhu.
Shen Zhenzhu narrowed her eyes.
Teacher Fang held Chen Zhenzhu's hand and said affectionately, "You've heard about what happened to Lao Li's family. He and his younger brother depend on each other for survival, but they were bullied. In a moment of anger, his younger brother injured someone."
Shen Zhenzhu pretended not to understand and said, "Do we need to raise funds to treat the injured?"
Brother Li said, "That's not necessary. It's just that my younger brother was arrested. My mother is over seventy years old. If she hadn't taken the 'Cosmic Energy Pill,' she would have died long ago."
Teacher Fang said to Brother Li, "This young lady is from the Municipal Criminal Investigation Team. You can talk to her about your thoughts. We're all family."
Chen Zhenzhu patted her chest and said, "Brother Li, just tell me, where is your brother being held? I'll definitely help if he needs anything."
Brother Li said gratefully, "It was your city's criminal investigation team that arrested me. It wasn't someone else who arrested me, it was you."
"Huh?" Shen Zhenzhu thought for a moment and said, "Could it be Li Youcai, the one who stabbed someone this afternoon?"
Brother Li said, "Yes, my name is Li Dacai, and his name is Li Youcai. Look, can you help me to make this a small matter and then let it go?"
Without hesitation, Chen Zhenzhu said, "Brother Li, since Teacher Fang said we're all family, then don't stand on ceremony with me. I'll give you a straight answer now: I'll let your brother go home tonight!"
Teacher Fang laughed heartily: "Great! We're definitely family. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."
Seeing that she agreed so readily, Brother Li glanced at Teacher Fang and lowered his voice, saying, "That troublemaker..."
Chen Zhenzhu feigned ignorance: "What's wrong?"
Brother Li walked over to Chen Zhenzhu, took a red envelope from his pocket, and handed it to her: "I'm afraid he'll cause us trouble again, you see..."
Chen Zhenzhu pushed the red envelope away and said seriously, "Giving me this means you don't consider me family?"
This time, Brother Li stuffed the red envelope directly into Chen Zhenzhu's pocket, smiling apologetically: "Good sister, I only feel comfortable asking you for money when we're family. Activities will definitely cost money, so if you need more, just ask your brother."
Chen Zhenzhu caught a glimpse of light flashing outside the window out of the corner of her eye. Pretending not to notice the flash, she patted her pocket and exchanged a smile with Brother Li: "Leave it to me."
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Author's note: See you tomorrow, there are 100 red envelopes waiting for you! [Let me see]
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Believe in science, believe in the country and the Party, and oppose pseudoscience.
For the sake of the plot, this story is fictional and is not intended to smear the police or promote cults.
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