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“What in the world does Old Zheng want from me?”
On the stairs, Su Jiang muttered to himself, puzzled. “He goes out of his way to see me, what kind of trouble is he brewing?”
“…You’ll find out when you see him.”
Yang Ming heard the name “Old Zheng” and twitched his lips, adjusting his glasses.
Just then.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the task, winning first place in the Jiangdu High Math Competition!]
[Random reward drawing in progress…]
The system’s prompt sounded, and Su Jiang raised an eyebrow.
The results are out?
Didn’t Old Zhang say they’d be released the day after tomorrow?
Upon reflection, Su Jiang understood.
It had to be the system, knowing the competition results ahead of time.
[Reward drawing complete. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the high-level skill – Dirty Pickpocket!]
Hearing the skill’s name, Su Jiang twitched his lips.
You guys have a whole series of “dirty” skills, right?
“What’s this skill for?” Su Jiang asked in his mind.
[When the Host comes into contact with the target, they can randomly steal an item from them. This skill can only be used once a day!]
Wow, it’s even an active skill?
“System, I suspect you’re leading me down the wrong path.”
Su Jiang complained, “I, the outstanding citizen of Jiangdu, a third-year student at Jiangdu University, why do you keep giving me these low-class skills?”
【…Please have some self-awareness, Host!】
“System, you…”
“We’re here.”
Yang Ming’s voice rang out, saving Su Jiang’s composure.
Let the system off the hook.
“Creak—”
Su Jiang pushed open the door and entered the room.
He saw Director Zheng sitting on the sofa, smoking.
“You’re here?”
Director Zheng gave Su Jiang a meaningful look and pointed to the sofa, saying lightly, “Sit.”
Can you die if you say a few more words?
Su Jiang muttered to himself.
He can act even more aloof than me.
“So, why did you want to see me?”
As soon as Su Jiang sat down, he complained, “You, a dignified director of the Inspectorate Bureau, why are you always targeting a college student like me?”
“Heh.”
Director Zheng snorted in disdain, “You still remember you’re a college student?”
“If you hadn’t said it, I’d have suspected you were the number one ranked killer on the hit list, ‘Ghost’.”
“What, does ‘Ghost’ also like to eat cold noodles?” Su Jiang said as he brewed tea for himself.
Director Zheng shook his head, “I don’t know, after all, there are only a few people in all of China who know anything about him.”
“So…what do you want?”
“As you know, the Inspectorate Bureau is now cooperating with the An family. An Xingchang and I are planning to establish a separate organization.”
Director Zheng stood up, took a document from the table, and handed it to Su Jiang.
“The Inspectorate Bureau and the An family will each contribute half of their personnel, separating from their original forces and joining this organization. This will serve as the foundation for deep cooperation between the two parties.”
Su Jiang stood in place, taking the document Director Zheng handed him. He didn’t even look at it before placing it on the table.
It sounds like a whole lot of trouble.
He doesn’t want to be involved.
“Then you guys figure it out yourselves. What does it have to do with me?”
“The head of this organization needs to be impartial and not favor either side. After much thought, I think you’re the most suitable.”
Director Zheng smiled and continued, “You have close ties to the An family and you’re also the psychologist for the Inspectorate Bureau. This background makes you the perfect fit.”
“I won’t do it!”
Su Jiang rejected without hesitation.
Be the head?
Are you kidding me?
He originally thought Old Zheng would at most ask him to join the organization.
But now he’s being asked to be the boss?
“I won’t take this hot potato. You can ask Yang Ming or Li Cai. Either one of them can be the head!”
Su Jiang shook his head, resolutely saying, “I won’t do it, anyway. I’m only a freshman, I have so much academic pressure.”
“I have final exams!”
“I have the high math competition!”
“I also have to keep my girlfriend company!”
“In short, I won’t do it!”
Director Zheng remained expressionless and said, “What if we made Yang Ming and Li Cai your subordinates?”
“Then I still wouldn’t… huh?”
Su Jiang’s words trailed off, and his eyes lit up. “What do you mean?”
Director Zheng sat nonchalantly on the sofa, lighting a cigarette.
“If you become the head, I’ll arrange for Li Cai and Yang Ming to assist you.”
“You just need to be a figurehead, you don’t have to do anything.”
“They’ll handle all the big and small tasks.”
“You can continue your life as usual. How about that?”
Gulp!
Su Jiang swallowed.
To be honest, he’s a little tempted.
Yang Ming wouldn’t mind.
However, he wants to see Li Cai’s expression after this.
It’s going to be so satisfying.
“…Well, this matter isn’t entirely out of the question.”
Su Jiang smiled, changing his demeanor.
He sat opposite Director Zheng and picked up the document again, carefully examining it.
Finally, at the salary section, Su Jiang widened his eyes and exclaimed in surprise.
“Fifteen thousand a month?! Are you serious?”
“It’s true!”
“Before or after taxes?”
“After taxes!”
Hiss—
Su Jiang gasped inwardly.
His current position as a psychologist pays 8,000 a month.
This head position’s salary is double that!
And he doesn’t even have to work, it’s basically free money!
“Fifteen thousand a month, with performance bonuses and year-end bonuses, it should be around 200,000 a year…”
“In a couple of years, I can buy a bigger house, no need to rent anymore…”
“By then, I’ll have a car and a house, and saving up for a dowry will be a piece of cake?”
Su Jiang silently calculated in his mind, finally reaching a conclusion.
This deal…looks like it’s a win-win!
“If you don’t have any issues, just sign the agreement.”
Director Zheng saw through Su Jiang’s thoughts and smiled slightly.
You’re too young to play with me.
No one can refuse a high-paying job where they can slack off.
Especially for college students.
Hearing this, Su Jiang reread the agreement carefully and found no major problems.
Still feeling a bit uneasy, he made a few demands.
“I must have command authority, everyone in the organization must obey my orders.”
“Agreed!”
“Also, I have the right to modify the organization’s relevant regulations and rules.”
“That’s acceptable.”
“Lastly, I request to have Lu Zhang placed under my command as well.”
“No problem… Why do you need him?”
Director Zheng raised an eyebrow, wondering why Su Jiang specifically wanted Lu Zhang.
Su Jiang smirked, “I just feel a special connection with him!”
Director Zheng was skeptical but didn’t say anything.
One Lu Zhang to go.
No one objected.