Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 583 I Alone Am Immortal - My Uncle's Teachings
"I know."

Gao Dongxu knew, of course, that once he stepped into the limelight and established 749, he would be tied to the country.

The so-called secret departments do all sorts of things that cannot be brought to light. They hide in the shadows, keeping their existence a secret from ordinary people, and they use extraordinary means to do extraordinary things.

However, this also means that Gao Dongxu went from being free and unrestrained to wearing an invisible shackle, and he and his uncle are on completely different paths.

"This is a decision I made after careful consideration. Moreover, the importance that Director Luo and that person showed indicates that there are not many, if any, extraordinary individuals like me within the organization."

In this way, I can essentially use all the known and unknown extraordinary resources within the organization, greatly increasing my strength.

Gao Dongxu explained earnestly that he was certain that the country must have collected a large number of inexplicable, strange, bizarre, and special treasures with special abilities, which no one could use or knew how to use, such as 'divine artifacts' and magical implements.

When Zhang Dafoye established it, it was merely a secret department pursuing immortality. Although it had made contact with the inner world, it did not reach the level of an extraordinary force.

"Although I have an official position, it does not hinder my personal life; it is simply an additional identity."

Moreover, this path suits me perfectly. There's no need for backstabbing or intrigue; as long as I produce results, consistently producing results, my value and importance will rise accordingly. Eventually, I might truly be able to stand on my own and completely break free from constraints.

Gao Dongxu had already planned how to use all the extraordinary creatures and items from the Ghost Blows Out the Light and Tomb Raider stories that he knew so well to advance his own career.

Of course, good things can't be given out all at once; he's prepared to play the long game and catch big fish.

However, Gao Dongxu would never touch the Bronze Gate, but the Bronze Divine Tree in Qinling could be his ultimate goal in his career.

When he truly becomes capable of handling things independently and has absolute authority, he can bring out the Bronze Tree as the ultimate gift for the organization, thus solidifying his own position.

"You've already considered everything?!" With his keen sense of smell and sensitivity, the uncle immediately understood the subtext in Gao Dongxu's words.

“Yes, whether it’s the sea monkey’s head, the human-faced shin, or the mutated taimen, they are all meant to tell that the supernatural world is very deep, and my abilities are beyond doubt. As long as you are willing to trust me and give me enough authority and support, I can continuously provide the organization with supernatural materials so that the organization can gain a deeper understanding of the inner world,” Gao Dongxu said confidently with a smile.

"Not enough." The uncle looked at Gao Dongxu with a solemn expression and said in a deep voice.

"The extraordinary materials you mentioned are ultimately nothing more than some monsters and beasts. Although they have great research value, for those in power, they are nothing more than satisfying their curiosity."

Remember, child, you must realize that most people are just watching the show when it doesn't concern their own interests.

Therefore, you must present something that is compelling enough to impress those in power, or even establish core values ​​that are directly related to their interests.

Only in this way will you be valued, protected, and invincible.

The words "immortality" were already on the tip of his tongue, but Gao Dongxu swallowed them back. He opened his mouth silently, saw his uncle's bright and deep expectant gaze, and couldn't help but sigh.

His uncle was trying to trick him into revealing information. It seems that his cunning and shrewd uncle had also connected the extraordinary to the immortality that emperors, generals, and ordinary people have all fantasized about and pursued throughout history.

Yes, who doesn't want to live forever? Everyone wants to live forever.

However, Gao Dongxu knew that immortality in this world meant becoming an immortal monster, no longer human. What use was such immortality?
Therefore, Gao Dongxu would never use immortality as bait or make empty promises.

You might get a lot of support in the initial stage and enjoy a moment of glory, but if you can't produce results, it can really kill you.

Moreover, people are treacherous and selfish. Even if they achieve immortality, they will still die because those who attain immortality would never want others to have immortality.

There's nothing we can do, that's just human nature. I'm the only one who's immortal!

Even if it were Gao Dongxu, if he were to encounter a superhuman who could use spiritual energy, his first reaction would definitely be to find a way to kill the other party and obtain their cultivation method. He would absolutely not want another superhuman who could use spiritual energy to threaten him.

There's no other reason; in this Dharma-ending Age, I alone am an immortal!
"The core value that could move that person is longevity. As far as I know, there are indeed a few things that can prolong life, but obtaining them is almost as difficult as climbing to heaven." Gao Dongxu pondered for a moment, then smiled bitterly with a helpless expression.

A barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in the uncle's eyes, but upon hearing about prolonging life, his eyes brightened again, and he asked, "What is that? Can't we use the power of the state?"

"One is the blood and inner core of the thousand-year-old dragon from the South China Sea Ruins, and the other is a plant called the Tibetan Sea Flower from a mysterious and unknown place in Tibet. Both can prolong life," Gao Dongxu said, frowning and shaking his head.

Upon hearing this, the uncle was speechless with frustration. The South China Sea Ruins, the Thousand-Year-Old Dragon—could it be that they'd have to deploy a naval fleet? Only the Hidden Sea Flower seemed plausible. Mysterious and unknown? No problem. We can just search for it slowly within our own country, as long as it truly exists.

“Take the Tibetan Sea Flower as your core value. If one day I meet you and ask you about it, just tell me the truth.” After a moment of contemplation, the uncle looked at Gao Dongxu with a serious expression and said.

"Okay," Gao Dongxu nodded in response.

"With this core value, you will be invincible. Remember, you must firmly grasp this core value and never trust anyone else, no one at all," my uncle instructed with utmost seriousness.

"I understand. Don't worry, no one can have me if I don't want to," Gao Dongxu said confidently with bright and sharp eyes.

"Okay, and one more thing, never let anyone else know your trump card," the uncle continued with satisfied advice.

"clear."

"What are your thoughts on the establishment of the new department?" The uncle looked at Gao Dongxu and began to consider.

"I will arrange for two or three people who seem to be my people but are actually unimportant to enter the new department. As for the others, I will select from the entire system. Quality over quantity, we can recruit slowly if we don't fill all the positions."

"The real core personnel are still those around me," Gao Dongxu said after a moment's thought.

"Okay, you must remember that the department belongs to the organization, not you personally. To truly control a department, you need to know how to combine kindness and severity, be clear about rewards and punishments, and cultivate trusted confidants..."

The eldest uncle began to teach Gao Dongxu the ways of management and how to be a good leader.

Gao Dongxu listened attentively. Although 749 was just a department he used as a tool, it was indeed necessary to manage it well in order to ensure that he had a firm grip on the weapon.

"Once you arrive in Beijing and meet with Director Luo, remember to make sure you have enough funding. A new department is being built from scratch, and there are countless things to do. The most important thing is funding. On the contrary, personnel are the easiest to obtain. Special departments can recruit talents from all over the country, and the organization has no shortage of all kinds of talents."

Finally, the uncle, while smoking a cigarette, gave a sly smile and offered a reminder.

"Hehe, don't worry, I will definitely ask for enough funding. I will do as much as the money I'm given, especially for a department like mine that needs to be out all day, all over the country, and even all over the world. How can we function without money?" Gao Dongxu raised an eyebrow and smiled.

“A secret department like 749 normally has an annual budget of around 100 million yuan. However, your situation is special. You are also a research institution. You should know that the annual budget of a research institution is at least a billion yuan, and several billion yuan is the norm.”

You can take what I'm saying into consideration. If you want your subordinates to be motivated and energetic, especially when they're risking their lives and teetering on the edge of death, you must never let them bleed and weep. Address their concerns and anxieties. Only in this way can you win their hearts and minds and cultivate elite troops!

The uncle smiled at Gao Dongxu and gave him advice, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Gao Dongxu's eyes lit up, and he smiled, "Thank you for your advice, Uncle. To be honest, I really didn't know how much funding to ask for. Now that I have a reference, I don't have to be clueless anymore."

"Hehe, also, regarding talent, you make your requirements and let Director Luo help you choose; don't interfere. After all, you're a latecomer to this field, so there will definitely be some lack of trust. It will take some time to observe you. You need to produce results, but don't make them too big; take it slowly."

For now, you've provided enough material. There's no need to take any more out in the short term. Use this time to focus on building your department. When Director Luo gets impatient and pressures you, you can then suggest access to some of the organization's information about the supernatural world, including the artifacts and magical weapons with special powers you mentioned. I don't need to explain how to do that, do I...?

"Hehe, I understand. The squeaky wheel gets the grease—" Gao Dongxu nodded with a smile. He had to admit that his uncle was practically teaching him how to be a leader.

"Alright, let's stop here for today. You stay here tomorrow while I report to my superiors. The day after tomorrow, we'll go to the capital together." As he finished speaking, his eyes became unusually bright, and the corners of his mouth turned up almost imperceptibly.

This trip to the capital will mark a new chapter for both the uncle and nephew, as they strive to ensure the continued prosperity of the Gao family.

"Uncle, Aunt, please come inside, don't catch a cold—" Gao Dongxu stood in front of the car door and turned to say to his uncle and aunt who were seeing him off at the door.

"Okay, drive carefully—" Auntie said with a kind and caring smile.

"Okay, I understand. I'm leaving now—" Gao Dongxu smiled and nodded, got into the car, rolled down the window, and said to the two elders, "Let's go back inside—"

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(End of this chapter)