Chapter 6: Recruiting With Clever Words

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“We can’t get outsiders to help us find it. This is a disgrace to our Special Protection Department, so we must get it back by ourselves!

“You’re not an outsider. You’re already 18 years old. According to your status, you’re qualified to enter the position. You just need to be an intern for three years.

“But now, there’s a chance. Not only will it save you three years of internship, but you can also be promoted one grade. If you find that treasure, you’ll be promoted to Grade 8 Official!” Li Zhi said with a tempting tone.

Hearing this, Lin Zhendong’s interest was naturally aroused, but he still said with some hesitation, “But I want to get into university.”

“Haha, haven’t you heard of the term ‘Appointee’? As long as you’re employed, even if you get into university, you’ll still be an Appointee of our Special Protection Department.

“Studying with a salary is definitely enviable.

“Moreover, when you come back from graduation, you will be able to achieve great things. If Xiao Bin doesn’t make progress by then, he will have to salute you first.” Li Zhi laughed and patted Xiao Bin, who was beside him, causing Xiao Bin to look helpless.

Lin Zhendong’s heart thumped. To be honest, he did not expect to work in another workplace. The connections his father left behind, his friends, and his neighbors were all in the Special Protection Department. He intended to dedicate the rest of his life to the Special Protection Department.

“What should I do?” Lin Zhendong asked excitedly.

Li Zhi said, “You haven’t been employed yet, right? First, you have to be employed. Moreover, once you are employed, it will be convenient for you to access the information left behind by that treasure.”

He stood up and continued, “Take your ID card and the high school diploma, or the junior high school diploma. I’ll take you to the city department to report for induction.”

Lin Zhendong, who stood up after him, was stunned. “Reporting for induction to the city department? My dad’s position is in the Yuandong District!”

“Oh, this is nothing. As long as you’re a regular worker, it’s easy for me to transfer you to the city department.” Li Zhi said dismissively.

“No, I want to join the Yuandong District.” Lin Zhendong said firmly.

What a joke. Yuandong District was his base. His friends, elders, father’s connections, and people he knew were all in Yuandong District. He should start from his base instead of going to the city department that he was unfamiliar with.

Xiao Bin, who had been silent all this while, said, “Xiaodong, are you stupid? You should just join the city department! We can ignore the salary level of newcomers because it’s the same all over our country. Let’s just talk about welfare. The welfare of the city department is twice as good as the district department’s welfare! Moreover, the city department has a large structure. The speed of raising salaries and upgrading the ranks of the officials is definitely faster than that of the district department!”

Lin Zhendong secretly pouted. He thought that the city department was indeed a large structure, but it would be a joke if they said that they were able to upgrade the ranks of their officials faster than the district department.

First of all, the bigger the structure, the more people there would be. Once there were more people, the competition would be fierce. So it would be a dream if one wanted to upgrade the rank of one’s official faster!

On the other hand, his base was full of acquaintances and connections. As long as he made contributions, he would definitely be able to upgrade his official.

But if he was in the city department, the majority of his merit might be taken by others or divided up. At that time, he might only be able to get verbal praise.

He understood what the large structure of a department meant because he was an internal member. Moreover, he had a group of friends who often gossiped about all kinds of secrets of the Special Security Department. He was very clear about the workings of this department.

Moreover, Uncle Chen and the others had always wanted him to join the district department. They had only kept it a secret because he wanted to get into university, and they did not want to hinder his future.

If he didn’t enter the job and went straight to university, no one would say anything no matter where he would be assigned after graduating from university.

However, if he didn’t join the Yuandong District now, he might offend the uncles and aunts in the Yuandong District. This way, his original base would become a malicious base. The gains wouldn’t make up for the losses!

Therefore, Lin Zhendong gritted his teeth and insisted on joining the Yuandong District instead of a city department.

“Why can’t you understand? It’s so obvious which department is better. Why are you so stubborn?” Xiao Bin, who had been unable to persuade Lin Zhendong, was finally in a bad mood.

Li Zhi had been staring at Lin Zhendong’s expression. He was certain that Lin Zhendong’s will could not be changed.

So he smiled. “Alright, it’s okay if you join the Yuandong District. But you’ll have to be temporarily transferred to the city department under my command. After the mission is over, I’ll let you go back to the Yuandong District. You should understand what I mean.”

“I understand. Thank you for your concern, Captain Li.” Lin Zhendong nodded.

Li Zhi heaved a sigh of relief. Actually, this way was better. At least he had bragged just now Transferring a person from the district department to the city department was not something that he could do easily. He would have to owe someone a favor.

Now, he didn’t need to owe that favor.

“Alright then. Take your ID card and school diploma.” Li Zhi said.

Lin Zhendong quickly packed up his things and followed Li Zhi out.

As for his classes, he could just make a call and ask for leave.

Sitting in the car, Lin Zhendong looked at the scenery outside the window. Looking at the silent courtyard, he could not help but sigh.

It was a pity that Yuandong District didn’t react at all when the city department leader offered such a reward.

His nickname of ‘Treasure-Hunting Mouse’ should have been known by everyone in the Yuandong District, but none of the big shots in the Yuandong District had come to him in advance.

But Li Zhi, someone from the city department came to find him as soon as he heard the news.

It was a pity that Uncle Chen had never returned. Otherwise, he would take Uncle Chen to take credit. It would be a good thing if he could make Uncle Chen get a promotion and a raise in salary.

What a pity.

Yuandong District was also part of the city department, so it didn’t take long for them to arrive at the city department building of the Special Protection Department.

Lin Zhendong followed Li Zhi and Xiao Bin through the access control system and went straight to the personnel office.

Along the way, Lin Zhendong did not see many members of the Special Protection Department. He thought they might have all gone out to investigate and arrest the thief who humiliated the Special Protection Department.

Li Zhi had a good relationship with the people in the Personnel Division. Perhaps he had the ability beyond the position of deputy captain of the Intelligence Division.

Anyway, under his leadership, Lin Zhendong quickly completed the procedures of identity verification, physical examination, filling in the information, and entering information.

Lin Zhendong was very calm during the physical examination because he had gone to the hospital several times in the past few years to check his brain. All kinds of instruments had been used, but the biochip disguised as brain cells in his brain had not been detected.

Of course, the process was so fast because Lin Zhendong had followed the special regulations, not because of the difference in the recruitment of newcomers.

His information had long been stored in the background of the computer. When he was applying for employment, the saved information was put into use. As soon as Li Zhi made a phone call to an unknown leader, a stamp that confirmed the approval appeared on his information.

Lin Zhendong specially checked his employment information and confirmed that he had been assigned to the Yuandong District. Only then did he heave a sigh of relief.

In the end, he received a temporary work permit and signed a secondment letter.

Official work permits, household registration, and other matters could only be handled by him when he reported to Yuandong District with a certificate issued by the Personnel Division of the city department.

This was also the reason why Lin Zhendong had to come to the Personnel Division of the city department to go through the induction procedures. The newcomers would be assigned after being registered by the city department.

“Alright, you’re temporarily under my command. Follow me and check the treasure’s remnant aura,” Li Zhi said.

As he followed Li Zhi, Lin Zhendong slowly became puzzled. Because they had come directly to the office floor and not the inventory area. Was the treasure’s remnant aura in the office?