Chapter 36 A Taste of Words, Drawing Lots, and Hearing It Brings Tears to the Eyes: "So concerned about his subordinates..."
After leaving the boxing ring, Fu Ze strolled towards the arbitration bureau where he currently works, reviewing his performance as he did so.
This trip marked his second encounter with rhinoceros horn. Based on his previous experience of being imprisoned in the furniture market, and combined with the files on rhinoceros horn in the adjudication bureau system, Fu Ze felt that he had thoroughly grasped the nature of rhinoceros horn and understood about 70-80% of it.
At least for now, his purpose in smuggling contraband is very pure—to complete the task within the stipulated time and with high quality.
On the other hand, the badger's teeth have far too many twists and turns.
Fu Ze had a sudden inspiration: if the scene of the three of them meeting secretly were transferred into an animation, then every time Badger Tooth raised his hand to push up his glasses, the two panes of glass would flash a strange and classic white light.
Fortunately, with Rhinoceros Horn present, Badger Tooth had no choice but to back down no matter how much he doubted himself.
However, the fact that Rhinoceros Horn allowed this person to eavesdrop on his plans, and even when he hinted at using the key's ability as the core means of transfer without making the person avoid it, and even arranged for the person to "kidnap" him, shows that Rhinoceros Horn trusted Badger Tooth quite a bit.
A boss who's clueless and a subordinate who's grumpy and aloof? What a cliché setup.
Let's put these two in the same camp for now.
Having analyzed the actions of Rhinoceros Horn and Badger Tooth, Fu Ze focused his attention on himself.
Although he had already resolved to stand on the same side as Yuan Jianxing, who planned to destroy the entire Kangming Group, based on his ultimate goal of obtaining the "key" while he was alone in the hospital.
But then again, there's no need to waste this invaluable insider identity.
All of my current actions are aimed at proving my worth in order to offset the impact of following Yuan Jianxing back to L City without the group's consent.
If the case proves successful, I can stay in the executive team and continue on the originally planned "mutually beneficial" path.
As for the matter of climbing over Haramihoshi to get to the top...
He just wanted to vent his frustrations and gain the other person's trust at the same time.
However, if the proof fails, Cummins will certainly not hesitate to eliminate itself as a warning to others.
This is an ending that Fu Ze absolutely cannot accept.
He likes his current body very much, and he also likes the current relationship with Hara Mihoshi, and he doesn't want to change it easily.
Therefore, the operation at Port Daraa three days later must succeed; failure is not an option!
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Lost in thought and pondering, Fu Ze finally returned to the adjudication bureau just minutes before the end of the workday.
However, the moment he stepped into the courthouse, he sensed a subtle and strange atmosphere.
At least six or seven pairs of eyes were nervously following his movements.
What kind of show is this?
After carefully recalling the events and confirming that his visit to Rhinoceros Horn was absolutely flawless, Fu Ze put the matter aside and casually walked back to his workstation, planning how to quickly finish the daily report and leave work with Yuan Jianxing.
It wasn't that he absolutely had to be paired with Yuan Jianxing for action; the main reason was that he got up in such a rush today that he forgot his access card.
What era are we living in?! Why are hotels still using such outdated items as key cards?! Are combination locks that expensive?!
No matter how much Fu Ze criticized himself in his heart, he couldn't change the fact that he had forgotten his access card.
At other times, borrowing a key card would be a trivial matter for Fu Ze.
But when Fu Ze thought about how Yuan Jianxing, dressed neatly and leisurely, stood at the door watching him in his chaotic state before he left home today, he felt a surge of anger.
Your self-discipline is admirable.
Why don't you just leave? Why do you have to come and make a fool of me?
Just as Fu Ze was thinking about how to casually mention the lasagna cafe downstairs on his commute home and get Yuan Jianxing to treat him, an overwhelming aroma assaulted his senses.
Upon closer inspection, eight dishes of food were neatly arranged on his table.
From milk tea to snacks, from noodle soup to fried rice, they have it all.
Seeing him return, Yuan Jianxing, sitting next to him, slightly raised his chin and greeted him with a somewhat hasty and tired expression, "Come and pick one."
Something's not right.
Something is absolutely wrong!
Recalling the furtive glances from earlier, Fu Ze immediately stood still, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Is this a trap or a last meal? Please give me a clear answer."
"Neither of those." After spending several days together, Yuan Jianxing had become accustomed to ignoring Fu Ze's casual remarks and explained calmly, "Your choice will determine which department that young master belongs to yesterday."
Fu Ze understood now.
When the report was received yesterday, the adjudication bureau categorized the matter as a simple but troublesome case and casually sent Yuan Jianxing and Fu Ze, who had free time in their work schedules, to the scene.
However, due to Yuan Jianxing's meddling, what was originally a minor injury case that could be settled with money was transformed into a major drug-related case.
This level of opportunity is something that any department under pressure to meet KPIs would want to get a piece of the pie with.
As for the specific division, we'll have to take into account the opinion of Yuan Jianxing, the undisputed discoverer of the first clue.
"Is it really okay to make a decision in such a frivolous way?" Fu Ze was somewhat taken aback.
Yuan Jianxing raised his hand and rubbed his temples. "Otherwise, arguing back and forth for a long time will not lead to any results and will also delay our work."
"So this is the format you wanted too?" Fu Ze chuckled as he rummaged through the various foods on the table.
Yuan Jianxing immediately distanced himself: "Of course not. I just said that to be fair, we would have a double-blind lottery when you came back. I don't know how it was over-interpreted like this."
Having fully grasped the whole story, Fu Ze straightened up, followed those gazes back, and said with a smile, "Then I shall respectfully comply."
At the same time, he reached out and grabbed one of the takeout orders.
In an instant, a few wails mingled with a cheer echoed through the office.
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Just as Fu Ze began to enjoy the free dinner and put the lasagna from the coffee shop downstairs back on the order list, the recorder he had met during the explosion at Cuiya Restaurant came running over with light steps to get Yuan Jianxing's signature, muttering, "Double happiness, double happiness."
Double happiness?
"Being chosen by me is one joy, what else is there?" Fu Ze held the lunchbox in his hands, and twisted the swivel chair 180 degrees with his toes on the ground so that he was facing the person who came.
The recorder was overjoyed and said, "We have news about the executives who disappeared in the furniture store before."
!
Fu Ze almost choked on his food.
This rhinoceros horn guy is really quite decisive...
After swallowing his food completely, Fu Ze picked up the milk tea that had somehow appeared beside him and even had a straw inserted to calm his nerves. He replied, "That's indeed good news. So, what's their situation now?"
"Although there was some news, the details weren't very extensive," the recorder summarized simply. "Basically, they successfully tracked down the suspect in the furniture market, and to avoid alerting him, they only contacted us recently after obtaining relatively solid evidence. In the end, they even told us to look forward to their triumphant return."
Having caught a few key words in the other person's words, Fu Ze blinked softly and slowly.
I received it not long ago...
It seems that the rhinoceros's actions were a reminder to itself—
Since he can enable the executive officer to obtain relatively conclusive evidence, he can also invalidate conclusive evidence, and even make the executive officer who obtains the evidence never return.
However, for Fu Ze, who already intended to gain the other party's trust in order to seize more benefits later, this was completely unnecessary.
But then again, does he really think he's such a traitor who needs to be closely watched by all sorts of external factors in Rhinoceros Horn's eyes?
How did I get exposed? I look so vulnerable and easily bullied now.
Just as Fu Ze was drifting off into thought, a very familiar voice asked, "What are you thinking about?" coming from the direction where Yuan Jianxing was.
Fu Ze discovered that, perhaps because of his absolute judgment of lies, Yuan Jianxing really liked to ask this question.
Fortunately, I am already very skilled at dealing with such sudden attacks.
"I want to go back and lie down. I'm so tired these past few days," Fu Ze mumbled incoherently, leaving several whitish bite marks on the straw in his mouth.
Yuan Jianxing was somewhat speechless: "As far as I remember, it seems like you never go a day without complaining about being tired."
“No doubt about it, it’s true.” Having quickly replenished his energy with carbohydrates, Fu Ze became more self-assured. “Not everyone is as energetic as you, a model worker.”
“You fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow every day, and you don’t get up until the alarm goes off three times.” Yuan Jianxing retorted without turning his head, “I’m curious how someone with a biological clock like yours has survived in the Executive Officer Special Selection Group.”
Just as the two were exchanging barbs, the recorder on the other side seemed to have discovered a blind spot.
He glanced at Yuan Jianxing, then at Fu Ze, and mustered his courage to whisper, "So you're still staying at the same hotel?"
Forced to confront this tragic reality directly, Fu Ze said irritably, "We started working on the very first day we arrived in L City. How could we have had time to look for a house?"
To everyone's surprise, the recorder suddenly stood up straight, patted his chest, and said, "Come on! I know this area like the back of my hand! Just tell me what you need!"
Fu Ze's eyes lit up, and he immediately started planning a series of requirements such as "facing south", "separation of wet and dry areas", and "a separate study".
Before he could speak, Yuan Jianxing seemed to have seen through his thoughts and said quietly, "Are you sure you want to live alone with that pitiful internship allowance?"
In an instant, Fu Ze's passionate heart turned cold.
It's not that he's short of money; after all, he's been through so many "deaths and resurrections," and he's practically raked in money just from looting people's bags.
Although modifying the Demon Lizard 757 had practically emptied his savings, this Bogdan's little treasure trove filled the void like a timely rain, enough for him to live a carefree life for a long time.
The problem is, he can't explain where the money came from.
Having received two rounds of benefits from Yuan Jianxing, the recorder flattered him, saying, "You care so much about your subordinates, Brother Xing, you are truly an exceptional leader."
Fu Ze silently rolled his eyes.
I hope this amazing leader will have a change of heart and give me a raise.
Just as Yuan Jianxing was about to finish writing and submitting his log, an executive officer walked over with a serious expression and said to Yuan Jianxing, "Someone specifically requests to see that young master from yesterday and the executive officer who arrested him."
Seeing that Yuan Jianxing didn't seem to have much of a reaction, he leaned down and whispered in the other's ear, "He's a mid-level manager at Kangming Group, codename: Badger Tooth."
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Fu Ze was extremely grateful that he was facing away from Yuan Jianxing at this moment; otherwise, given the other party's keen senses, he would have noticed his suddenly constricted pupils immediately.
What are badger teeth for?
Even if it was just to reach an agreement with that young master and get the license, was it really necessary for him to personally show up?
This is completely different from what we agreed on in the boxing ring!
What happened?!
Seemingly having heard its code name, Badger Tooth, standing in the hall of the adjudication bureau, turned its head sharply and glanced at the place where Yuan Jianxing was.
This glance, however, took on a slightly amused tone after spotting Fu Ze, whose seat was right next to Yuan Jianxing's.
Is this a warning? Or a threat?
Fu Ze had no clue at the moment.
However, this did not prevent him from giving a fleeting smile, as a response that he would never make a mistake.
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