The Yinhai Observatory is located in a prime location in Yinhai City. As they drove along the wide road, they soon saw the eaves of the ancient building, looming in the bustling city.

The combination of the ancient Cangsang building with a long history and the modern office building gives the Yinhai Observatory a unique flavor, especially when dusk falls and the ancient building is quiet and peaceful amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

Chu Zhishui often passed by this place by car when she was in college. She and her classmates wanted to walk around the ancient building, but were told with regret that it was a protected ancient building that was never open to the public and is now owned by the Yinhai Observatory.

The majestic iron gate blocked their way. They peeked through the railings. Outside the office building in front of them were people who came to do business. The tall old building with gray eaves and white walls was located in the back, a long way away from the big iron gate, surrounded by other buildings. A

local classmate introduced that she had never been close to the old building since she was a child. It was said that this place was related to the Feng Shui of Yinhai City, and dignitaries would visit on special holidays. Every city has some strange and interesting stories. Everyone laughed it off after hearing it, and none of them took it seriously.

Now, Chu Zhishui revisited the old place. She took a car to enter the big iron gate and really stood at the foot of the old building. Only then did she understand what her classmates said.

This ancient building has nothing to do with the Feng Shui of Yinhai City. It is clearly a unit where monsters are recruited. On special holidays, dignitaries visit. It should be an important guarantee period for leaders to inspect. Even the routine is exactly the same as that of human units.

The ancient building has a pointed roof, a rising gray eaves, and a solemn white wall. In the night, it is brightly lit, like a lighthouse pointing the way in the surging sea. It is out of place in the glamorous Yinhai City, but it is unusually harmonious when it stands in the city.

Du Zigui parked the car, and he helped to take down the luggage. He turned around and found that Chu Zhishui was attracted by the ancient building. He smiled and introduced: "That's where the Yinhai Bureau's Observation Department works."

"Where the Observation Department works?" Chu Zhishui was stunned, "The whole building?"

Du Zigui had never worked in other places, and asked curiously: "Yes, the Observation Department is not together with other departments. Isn't it the same in Huaijiang Bureau?"

"... We are built underground."

"That should be very impressive!"

Chu Zhishui recalled the creaking wooden stairs. Anyway, she didn't feel any grandeur, and couldn't help but look back at the ancient building. The cat nests in other bureaus are big, and they are not afraid of being scratched or damaged. They are actually ancient buildings.

The Yinhai Bureau is smaller than the Huaijiang Bureau, but all places have been developed. The staff cafeteria not only has a rich buffet, but also has an internet cafe and a gym next to it, and even talent apartments for employees to live in.

Chu Zhishui took a look around and found out that the financial resources were astonishing. No wonder Director Hu had the attitude of ripping off the rich. The conditions were better than many large human companies.

Why are they so rich?

This is the same demon with different fates!

Chu Zhishui thought of Jin Yu's pitiful salary. She really didn't understand why the gap between demons was so big?

Du Zigui took Chu Zhishui to the guesthouse, and he diligently helped her check in. The guesthouse sounded very rustic, but the environment was actually very good, with the configuration of a human hotel. The front desk clerk was all smiles, and she also kindly introduced to Chu Zhishui how to use the room service.

Chu Zhishui took the room card and waited for the elevator in the corridor. She hesitated and said, "She too..."

"No, no, no, they are all ordinary people. They just come here to work and don't know anything about us." Du Zigui explained, "This guesthouse is divided into two parts. The inside is for receiving guests from the bureau, and the outside is for receiving individual human guests, which is also one of the revenue-generating methods of the bureau."

"I see." Chu Zhishui nodded in understanding.

The house price in Yinhai is ten times that of Huaijiang, and the rent is also high, which makes many graduates who have just started working complain. The large tracts of vacant land in Huaijiang Bureau are undeveloped and no one is interested in them. However, the land in Yinhai Bureau has a high return on investment, and a little management can bring in a lot of money.

"We have quite a few similar stores in our bureau, and the service staff are basically hired from outside, and are generally not from the bureau." Du Zigui said with a smile, "Come to think of it, you are the first human being I have ever met who is on the bureau's payroll!"

"Thank you, I'm honored."

As long as he doesn't praise her as a monster.

After checking in, Chu Zhishui said goodbye to Du Zigui, made an appointment to meet again in the bureau tomorrow, and then closed the door and began to pack her luggage. The room has good sound insulation, a warm yellow reading light at the head of the bed, and even the curtains that block out the light are electronically controlled remotely.

After Chu Zhishui rested, she also called Jin Yu to inquire about the other party's situation today.

"Are you staying with Brother Niu today?"

"No, I'm staying with us."

"Ah?" Chu Zhishui asked doubtfully, "Aren't you scared?"

"He didn't show up today, and I'm the only one in the office." Jin Yu answered honestly, "But I don't have much to do, I've finished the reports and everything."

This period is indeed a slack period for the Economic Development Department, otherwise Chu Zhishui would not come to Yinhai City on a business trip. But she didn't expect Xin Yunmao to be off duty. Thinking carefully, he really only showed up from 8 am to 5 pm, and that was when she was also in the office.

Chu Zhishui said generously: "It's okay, just touch yourself if you have nothing to do."

Jin Yu: "?"

Since there is no work, let's relax a little and let the two demons let themselves go.

They are doing their best to do this job with such a small salary, no buffet, no gym, and no comfortable apartment.

The next day, Chu Zhishui reported to the Silver Sea Bureau after waking up. He finally met the famous Director Ye Huayu. As soon as he met him, he was shocked by his exaggerated dress.

Ye Huayu was a little strong but had a small head and a thin neck. He was wearing brand-name suits, a shiny silver belt, and a jeweled watch. He looked like a nouveau riche. Even the color of his suit was particularly exaggerated.

Ye Huayu was not arrogant. He did not care at all that Chu Zhishui came here in place of Director Hu. He said loudly: "Xiao Du, you can take me around these two days and visit various scenic spots in Yinhai. This place is different from Huaijiang. There are many fun things!"

Du Zigui immediately followed and nodded: "Yes, yes, Director Ye, I have already arranged it."

"That's fine, don't treat me badly!" Ye Huayu was enthusiastic, "We have no shortage of money in our bureau, Xiao Chu, you can have fun without worry!"

Chu Zhishui said politely: "It's okay, Director Ye, you don't have to be polite. In fact, I studied in college here, and there is no place I want to visit. This time I mainly come to do some work, and I would like to give you greetings from Director Hu."

"So you've been to Yinhai City." Ye Huayu was surprised. "Old Hu is so polite. What are you asking about? Because of the annual business fund allocation, we don't have to do these nonsense."

Ye Huayu lifted his sleeves to check the time, revealing a dazzling watch, and said, "Shall we go around the bureau?"

Chu Zhishui quickly responded: "Okay, then I will learn from you."

To be honest, Chu Zhishui didn't like to go around with the leader. She used to talk to Hu Chenrui about things, and went back to their own rooms to do business when there was nothing to do, but she couldn't do that with other directors.

In the Yinhai Bureau, Ye Huayu not only had to boast all the way, but also asked Du Zigui to do this and that. Anyway, his mouth was never idle. Not only did he show off his leader's prestige, but he also acted like a local tycoon who was showing off his wealth. Chu Zhishui's ears were almost irritated.

She now understood what Hu Chenrui said, what does it mean to endure it if you can? Who is Director Ye? Hasn't Director Hu's fox claws blown his head?

After a while, Ye Huayu lifted his sleeves for the umpteenth time. He glanced at his watch and suggested, "It's time to eat soon. Did Xiaochu go to our canteen? There are all kinds of delicacies from land and sea. It's different from Huaijiang Bureau!"

"I went there once last night." Chu Zhishui saw him persistently checking the time. She felt numb inside, but she didn't show it on her face. She pretended to be curious and said, "Director Ye's watch looks unusual. It must be very expensive."

Her brain was not slow. She immediately realized the reason why he kept checking the time. He must be hoping that someone would mention this.

He had so much money to buy a watch but chose such a rustic style. His taste was indeed unusual.

Ye Huayu finally got to the topic he wanted to hear. He immediately smiled and talked nonstop: "It's not that expensive, actually. It looks okay, right? Let me tell you, watches are something you know a lot about. When I bought the watch, they told me that the kind of watch you wear reflects your status and shows your characteristics..."

Chu Zhishui: "..."Yes, this watch shows that you don't have a high aesthetic taste.

Ye Huayu seemed to be casually saying, "The poor play with cars, the rich play with watches. By the way, has Old Hu bought a watch? I haven't seen him wearing one before."

"I don't know much about watches, so I don't pay much attention to them." Chu Zhishui changed the subject naturally. She took out a white paper bag from her pocket and said gently, "Wait a moment, Director Hu asked me to bring something."

Director Hu used to ask for more business fees, and he must have been bullied every time. Just thinking about it made her tears flow. She didn't want to chat about boring luxury goods anymore, so she decided to open the paper bag sent by Director Hu to see what kind of paper bag trick could make the noisy Director Ye shut up completely.

There shouldn't be a gun in the paper bag, right? It may be illegal to shoot birds in the city.

She will raise the price of tea next year and sell it to the Silver Sea Bureau at double the price as compensation for her mental damage.

Countless ideas flashed through Chu Zhishui's mind. She opened the white paper bag but was stunned. It was filled with orange corn kernels with salted egg yolks. After opening it, the salty aroma filled her nose. There were also disposable gloves. The corn kernels were crispy and delicious, each wrapped in a salted egg yolk. No wonder they made a whistling sound in the paper bag.

Help, how can it be edible?

What does this mean?

Chu Zhishui's mind was blank. She simply reached out and handed it to him, saying stiffly: "Director Ye, would you like some?"

The tone was really like handing over cigarettes, but what was handed out was corn kernels.

Ye Huayu looked into the bag, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he happily put on his gloves: "Oh, Old Hu still remembers that I like to eat this!"

Ye Huayu began to chew, it seemed a bit strenuous for him to eat this, he had no time to show off, and he couldn't tell Du Zigui to do anything.

The world returned to peace, and the years were quiet.

Chu Zhishui breathed a sigh of relief, she found that the fox was worthy of being a fox, and could win the victory without bloodshed!

After Ye Huayu finished eating the corn kernels, he savored them and continued, "This is delicious, but Lao Hu has never eaten better. We were in a five-star hotel..."

Chu Zhishui was wearing disposable gloves. She firmly took out a handful and stuffed it into Ye Huayu's palm, saying solemnly, "Director Ye, please have some more."

"Huh? Okay, okay."

Director Ye continued to crunch, and the world became quiet again.

Chu Zhishui relied on a bag of corn kernels to persist until lunch, and was no longer tortured by Director Ye, and fought for the hard-earned cleanliness.

In the cafeteria, Chu Zhishui took a distance from Director Ye while getting his meal, for fear of hearing him bragging about his food. She quietly walked to Du Zigui and casually asked, "Excuse me, is Director Ye a peacock?"

Du Zigui: "Oh, really amazing, did you see it?"

"Yes, it's quite obvious."

No wonder, she is here with her tail spread out, and her quacking is a headache.

After dinner, Director Ye, who is always busy with things, finally has to go to work and arranges Du Zigui to be in charge of Chu Zhishui's subsequent activities.

Chu Zhishui relaxed, and she mobilized her little energy, pretending to be polite to send Ye Huayu off, and accompanied him to the vicinity of the office building. Ye

Huayu returned to his old ways and began to show off the office building again, saying that the Huaijiang Bureau only had one building and it was too deserted, and he should suggest that Hu Chenrui spend more money to renovate it.

Chu Zhishui was helpless: "The funds in the bureau are quite tight."

"Why is the funds tight?" Ye Huayu exclaimed, "I have always been curious, why can't other bureaus make money? It's easy for us to make money."

"..."

Because you have the advantage of being in the most economically developed city!

In your case, can't you just use the bureau's land to build a building and collect rent to make money? As long as you have a normal brain, you can manage it well!

Chu Zhishui thought that Director Hu should not put corn kernels in the paper bag, he should put a gun in it and blow the peacock's head with one shot. She decided to sell tea at three times the price next year. She was still young and frivolous and ignorant at the time. She didn't listen to Director Hu's words as a demon, so she shouldn't think about the brotherhood. Director Ye deserved to be slaughtered.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion in front of the office building. A well-dressed man was crying and kowtowed at the door. He was shouting something at the top of his lungs, and was soon taken away by the security guards.

One of them vaguely said, "I have money! You can ask me to pay as much as you want!"

Chu Zhishui was startled: "What's wrong?"

"Ah, don't worry, I guess he wants to cut in line again." Ye Huayu said with disdain, "There are such people in the bureau every day, who think the world should revolve around him, and will make trouble if he doesn't get his job done."

"He is possessed by evil spirits?" Chu Zhishui said, "Or has he had a dispute with a monster?"

"Many people have been haunted by evil spirits, and many people have had disputes with monsters. We sort them by severity, but there are always some people who want to spend money and use backdoors to get things done as quickly as possible." Ye Huayu said, "Don't sympathize with such people. They cry miserably here, but they are very tough when they go out. They are very smart and calculating, and they never show mercy to their peers!"

Yinhai City has a developed economy as a whole, and naturally gathers celebrities and wealthy people. Many rich people have a messy history of making a fortune. They make agreements with monsters, and when they really get rich, they turn against them. In the end, it is a mess, and the Observation Bureau is bound to solve it.

Except for those who are born with open eyes, few ordinary people have anything to do with monsters. Normal people live a down-to-earth life. Who would want to make a fortune or persecute others by illegal means?

Ye Huayu narrowed his eyes and smiled lightly: "You are a human being, so you should understand that the higher the position, the better at bullying others, right?"

"Everyone is equal above me, and the hierarchy is strict below me. That's the truth."

Chu Zhishui was silent.

She wanted to say no, there are good and bad humans, just like there are good and bad monsters.

But she felt that it was meaningless to say so now. In the eyes of Director Ye, she was also a human being, and it sounded like she was powerless to defend humans.

The two parties were not familiar with each other, and they were still at work. This kind of debate that had nothing to do with business did not need to appear.

Chu Zhishui chuckled: "You are right, Yinhai Bureau is indeed different from Huaijiang Bureau."

The monsters in Huaijiang Bureau would never say such things to her directly. They are all stupid monsters, saying stupid things every day, but they speak more beautifully than Director Ye. When

Ye Huayu heard her change the subject, he continued to talk and said excitedly: "The conditions in our bureau are better! Let Lao Hu transfer you over!"

"Thank you, but I am from Huaijiang, and I am more adapted to it."

She could not accept working in Yinhai Bureau because she felt Director Ye's disdain for humans from the bottom of his heart. Even if they asked about her well-being and praised her, the praise was "You really look like a monster", but if humans were despised in their eyes, this sentence would be a great irony to her.

Then she should not look like a monster, but more like a human.

After finishing the work in Yinhai Bureau, Chu Zhishui declined Du Zigui's suggestion to drive her and took a taxi to another place to meet Qi Chang.

She came to Yinhai City for the affairs of the Observation Bureau and for the invitation from Qi Chang, CEO of Xintou Video, to figure out how to push the job opportunity to Wang Yiwen.

In the coffee shop, Qi Chang, who was in his early thirties, had a handsome face. He was gentle, refined, and spoke in an orderly manner. He was indeed a talent worthy of being selected by Lvying Group.

"In fact, Lvying invested in Longzhi Video with high hopes, but unfortunately the results given by Mr. Li were average and no obvious changes were seen, so he decided to let me create Xintou Video." Qi Chang said, "It's obviously burning money very quickly, but the data has declined recently. We really don't understand it."

Chu Zhishui said calmly, "Longzhi relied on a unique user ecosystem in the early days, and its actual technical level was far from that of the traditional Chinese video platform. Like other companies, Li Zong completed the A round of financing and mainly expanded the technical level. He began to introduce and imitate the operating models of other companies in large quantities, which diluted the initial characteristics. It is normal for the incremental decline. "

This small broken company was able to succeed in entrepreneurship because it was unique and had few competitors in the market. Otherwise, it would not have been discovered by chance. However, Li Longke insisted on rapid expansion and imitating other companies. In the end, it was undoubtedly a dead end. This is the beginning of the decline.

She guessed this day when she resigned, but good words cannot persuade the damned, and mercy will kill people.

But she also knew what Li Longke was thinking. He actually had no intention of running the company properly. He recruited people crazily to speed up the expansion and took the opportunity to continue looking for financing. As long as the numbers in the report were large enough, there would always be investors who could be deceived. Then he would use the investors' money to pay himself a high annual salary, and use the company's luxury cars to show off everywhere, living a life of luxury and debauchery.

If his big money-making business was successful enough, maybe Longzhi Video could really go public, and then cash out the shares in his hands at once. Longzhi Video would fall below the issue price after listing, and the company that expanded in an expansive manner in the early stage would rapidly lay off employees and eventually become a stagnant pool.

But by then, the major shareholders would be financially free, so who would come to clean up the mess?

A world where only ordinary employees and shareholders are hurt has been formed.

These well-dressed speculators make money by playing this trick, which is no secret in the financial investment industry.

She can do it but disdains to do it, so she chose to leave.

Qi Chang showed admiration: "What you said is the same as our internal analysis, so we hope that Xintou Video can gain a foothold in the market for a long time and become a brand company with truly unique content!"

"...Is that so."

Chu Zhishui was embarrassed to say that she had heard this. Li Longke also said this in the past, and then he withdrew it after financing.

Fortunately, she doesn't have to spend time to verify whether Qi Chang will become the next Li Longke. It's better to find a new platform for Wang Yiwen and let her friend switch jobs and make a fortune first.

The communication between the two sides went smoothly. Chu Zhishui finished talking and expressed regret that he had already started working. He also took the opportunity to introduce Wang Yiwen, pointing out that the other party worked in Longzhi Video and definitely knew the situation better than himself who had resigned. Wang Yiwen did not have a competitive agreement yet, so she was simply the perfect candidate to be poached.

Qi Chang was surprised at first that Chu Zhishui would not come, but he soon accepted her recommendation and was willing to meet with Wang Yiwen.

The sky gradually darkened, the neon lights flashed, and Yinhai City at night was like a city that never sleeps, completely surrounded by lights like a galaxy.

When Chu Zhishui and Qi Chang came out of the cafe, they happened to see the most beautiful night view of the city.

"It's a pity that you can't come, but we can still keep in touch in the future." Qi Chang glanced at the time and took the initiative to say, "There's a famous Japanese restaurant called Zhudu nearby. I just made a reservation. Why don't we go there for dinner tonight?"

Chu Zhishui heard the familiar name of the restaurant. She looked at Qi Chang in surprise and blurted out, "Huh?"

"What's wrong? You don't like Japanese food?" Qi Chang lowered his voice, "But their ingredients are not bad, maybe it will change your impression."

Of course she knew the ingredients were not bad, after all, she used to eat at Zhudu often. This Japanese restaurant is simply the best place for people in the circle to talk about things or pick up girls. It is famous for its ridiculously expensive prices and extremely high-end environment. Even the waiters are dressed in custom-made suits and look super stylish.

What she couldn't understand was, since everything had already been discussed, why go to Zhudu?

Chu Zhishui regained her composure and reminded, "Zhudu is quite expensive."

"It's worth the expense to treat a beautiful lady to a meal." Qi Chang smiled, "Are you willing to give me a favor?"

"..."

Chu Zhishui looked at Qi Chang's handsome face and sighed that he was really a man with high emotional intelligence. He didn't reveal any ambiguity when he was talking about business just now, but now he switched to a gentleman's demeanor with ease. No one would believe him if he said he had never coaxed two-digit girls.

The temptations of adult men and women are all undercurrents and full of tension, but Chu Zhishui never gets hit by crh for some reason. She has been single until now by her own strength, and there is a natural calm panel in her head. She began to analyze spontaneously and couldn't relax immediately.

Qi Chang is really smart. If Chu Zhishui chooses to join the company, he will never say anything that crosses the line. If it is a workplace romance that ends, it must be a high-risk hidden danger, and he will not do such a reckless thing.

But Chu Zhishui did not choose to join the company, so he was automatically put in another area by him, so his attitude changed after he came out of the cafe. It was

very realistic and rational, which was in line with the thinking of most people.

Chu Zhishui smiled and declined: "I'm sorry, but I usually don't eat at night, and I'm not very hungry now."

"You don't eat at all?" Qi Chang was stunned, "Their desserts are also okay."

"I'm sorry, I'm really not used to eating dinner."

Qi Chang showed regret on his face, but he didn't pester him: "Then let's have lunch next time we have the chance."

Chu Zhishui agreed politely, and declined his offer to drive her away, knowing in her heart that there would be no next time.

Everyone chats when they get along and leaves when they don't. It's efficient and fast-food style contact. A few expensive ceremonial meals, a few new counter brand bags, a few luxurious overseas hotel tours, these are common and old-fashioned ways for rich men to pick up girls, but in human society, they may be called romantic good men, and the remaining men are even worse.

But she may really be a wild boar who can't eat fine bran. Even though she has been pretending to be an urban beauty in Yinhai City for many years, she still can't accept this process. She always feels that it's tiring to eat with these men, and she has to perform at her best all the time. They are fake, and she has to be fake too.

Because she is in a highly profitable industry, she has seen too many things and is always on guard.

Elites with high education and wealth do not necessarily have outstanding character. They can even be bad and justified. The reason is that society is inherently strong, and countless people will find excuses for the strong. After making money through investment, they will flirt with female college students, or have a red flag at home and colorful flags outside. These are the lowest level. Wealth and status are enough to completely subvert a person.

Chu Zhishui thought about this and suddenly laughed at herself. During the day, she did not agree with Director Ye's words, but her subconscious had already revealed something, otherwise she would not have felt that she was stepped on.

She knew that Li Longke was harming his peers by making a fortune and running away. She knew that the relationship between men and women in the circle was chaotic and she was vigilant against Qi Chang.

As a human, she does understand better, because she has seen these situations, so she is annoyed by Director Ye's words, and even feels sad for their misfortune and angry at their lack of struggle. She is dissatisfied with the reputation of all mankind being tarnished by a few losers, and even degenerated to the point of being instructed by the monsters of the Silver Sea Bureau.

She may really be a native who grew up in a small city. She can't play with the foreign people in the big city, nor can she play with the foreign monsters in the big city.

Natives should play with local monsters, and don't force yourself to fit in if you are in a different circle.

The cool breeze blew on her face, and Chu Zhishui came to her senses. She suddenly remembered something, opened her wallet to check, and sure enough, she saw the membership card of Zhudu. She had forgotten about this Japanese restaurant a long time ago, but after being reminded by Qi Chang, she remembered that she had topped up in the store before.

Because she often talked about work with people in Zhudu in the past, she simply topped up a high amount at once. The money was naturally reimbursed by Long Zhi, but now it seems that there is still some left, should it be enough for another meal?

She seems to owe a certain monster a meal to repay Lao Bai for rushing to the bridge to rescue her that night.

"Xin Yunmao."

Chu Zhishui did not have too high expectations. She found a corner and tried to shout out. When she really saw the familiar black crack, she was still surprised.

In the crack, Xin Yunmao was wearing a simple white coat. The dim light at night softened his cold face, and even his dark eyes glowed in the neon lights. He put one hand in his pocket and stepped out casually. Seeing that she was quite surprised, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Why do you look like that? Didn't you call me?"

"No, I just tried it, and I actually called you out." Chu Zhishui's eyes were blank, "I'm in Yinhai now, how can you run from Huaijiang?"

His skill can save a lot of travel expenses, no wonder he was so calm about her business trip.

"You are my believer, I can find you wherever you go."

Xin Yunmao paused for a moment, his black eyelashes drooped, his tone was as gentle as the night breeze, and he added, "Just call my name, as long as you want to see me."

She is his only believer, of course he will respond to her every request.