In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 307 Tit for tat!

"Director Dai told us not to bother you, otherwise we would have arrested you long ago!"

Chu He told Xie Lingxin everything that had happened in the past few days.

The newly appointed director and special task force, what the new director said and did on the day of his arrival, the changes in the bureau, and so on.

This includes the astonishing phenomenon of a "mysterious powerhouse" breaking through six levels, which caused a stir in the four cities.

Xie Lingxin didn't show much emotion after hearing this.

He already knew about the new director who was parachuted in and that special task force.

Wangcai has been following Lu Wan around these past few days, and he comes back to report to him every day.

However, he was too busy attending classes, practicing, and breaking through to pay attention to anything else.

He had also met this newly appointed director at Taiqing Palace.

But to his surprise, this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes caused him trouble as soon as he arrived.

OK OK.

Chu He hooked his arm around his shoulder: "The three frontline teams in our branch that can get away, including my Seventh Team, have all submitted reports in the past few days requesting to be transferred to the Special Operations Section."

"But all things considered, we can only just assemble one assembly team, leaving four teams behind!"

"If you can't gather enough people, that stern-faced man will definitely keep his word and show no mercy!"

"Four teams?"

Xie Lingxin guessed: "Is each team full strength fifteen people?"

Chu He nodded: "That's right. In fact, apart from a few places, the front-line teams of local branches are always understaffed. In our bureau, for example, there are only five or six people in a team."

"Employing a frontline sanitation worker costs a lot of money."

"On the other hand, the neighboring Donghai City is so wealthy that it can maintain a full staff year-round."

Ok?
East China Sea?

"My gut feeling tells me you're up to no good."

Chu He watched as Xie Lingxin's eyes darted around, showing no sign of worry whatsoever.

He couldn't help but remind him, "Don't think that the 'Black-Faced God' is just joking. He's been here for two days, and every single one of us in the bureau has been complaining about it behind closed doors."

"Fat Orange had to stand up to the Black-Faced God under pressure to keep your position."

That's really high pressure.

He knew the frontline sanitation workers in the bureau quite well.

They are so busy that they are never seen, and even when someone dies, they just lie in the yard for a few minutes to mourn before continuing to work.

Can't such a person endure hardship?

Totally impossible.

This new director has managed to make them complain in just two days; that takes skill.

"Boss, it's time to go."

At this moment, a sanitation worker from the Chuhe team reminded him.

Chu He nodded: "It's almost time. The Black-Faced God should be arriving soon. We still need to go to Seven Star Academy to investigate the case. You should keep an eye on this!"

"If all else fails, go ask your future father-in-law for help! A man should be able to bend and stretch!"

After saying that, he led his men away in a long stride.

"Hey! What father-in-law? Explain yourself!"

Xie Lingxin's face darkened, but Chu He had already disappeared from sight.

Grass!
It's fine to spread rumors, but at least tell me which father-in-law I'm looking for!
I'm not afraid of losing face!

He scratched the back of his head and walked into the station.

Everyone in the bureau was very surprised when they saw him.

However, there are quite a few strangers here now.

Those who were familiar with him seemed to be afraid of something, eager to talk to him, but hesitant.

Xie Lingxin took in everyone's expressions and began to make some guesses.

That guy surnamed Xiang, is he bringing people from other branches in here, playing this game of mutual supervision and reporting?
No wonder Chu He and the others complained as well.

Although the sanitation workers at the Leizhou branch were busy, the atmosphere was usually quite lively and relaxed because of Fat Orange's clever management style.

Sanitation workers always manage to steal moments of leisure amidst their busy schedules and find joy even in hardship.

The current high-pressure policies are putting both physical and mental stress on us!

Xie Lingxin felt as if she had returned to the suffocating cattle pen of her past life.

This won't work!
He wasn't particularly interested in the position of deputy head of the Special Operations Division.

As long as the rank and benefits remain, the position doesn't matter.

If I could go back to the ancient management office to fish, that would be exactly what I wanted.

But the scene before him made him a little uneasy.

This tyranny must be overthrown!
Thinking of this, he stopped in his tracks, decided not to go to the ancient management office, and turned to walk out.

Unfortunately, he bumped right into a burly man with a cold and stern face, as if someone owed him millions every moment!
A deathly silence fell over the office.

Everyone buried their heads in their work, moving as quietly as possible, even their breathing became soft.

"Xie Lingxin! Uncle Jiang is calling you!"

At that moment, a clear, crisp sound rang out.

Xie Lingxin glanced at it and saw it was Su Qingli, the girl with glasses.

He could tell at a glance that the four-eyed girl was trying to get him out of a tight spot, to prevent this dark-faced man from causing him trouble.

But he had no intention of backing down.

I appreciate the gesture, but I'll waive the favor.

"Tell Uncle Jiang to wait a moment, I need to talk to you... Oh, this dark-faced old man."

He pointed to Xiang Chongyuan in front of him.

At this point, not even the sound of breathing could be heard in the office.

It was as if everyone had forgotten to breathe, their eyes wide open, staring at him as if he were a ghost.

Grandpa? And with a dark expression?
Su Qingli pushed up her glasses, and a few glints of light flashed on the lenses.

Silently, she turned and left, her footsteps light yet swift.

If you want to die, don't splatter my blood.

"You are Xie Lingxin?"

Xiang Chongyuan did not react.

Or perhaps he simply has a dark complexion, and whether he has an attack or not is impossible to tell.

"I'm."

Xiang Chongyuan said, "You don't know who I am?"

Xie Lingxin nodded: "I know, paratroopers, you know." "..."

Everyone in the office felt their scalp tingle.

He nervously shrank back, afraid that blood would splatter on him.

People transferred from other branches couldn't help but wink at each other, swipe their phones, and chat in the group.

"Has Xie Lingxin always been this fierce?"

"What's so fierce about him? Let's see how he dies. He's offended the Black-Faced God, and he thinks he can just run away?"

"Help! Someone take me away!? I'll acknowledge him as my father!"

"Does this kid have some kind of background? He's so tough."

"He doesn't have any special background; I heard he's just a commoner. But he definitely has powerful connections. You know the number one person in Leizhou? Apparently, that's his prospective father-in-law!"

"That can't be right. I heard it was the Confucian classics master Leng Yanwu?"

"Fuck!"

"Brilliant!"

Everyone's attention immediately shifted again.

People from Leizhou say it's Chen Yuntao, while people from Donghai say it's Leng Yanwu.

They all spoke with absolute certainty, arguing fiercely.

Soon, Xiang Chongyuan's voice instantly plunged them back into hell.

“Very good. No one has ever dared to be so arrogant in front of me or speak to me like that.”

Xie Lingxin grinned: "Hey, so you saw him today."

Xiang Chongyuan nodded: "Do you know that just for the crime of insubordination, I could lock you up right now?"

Xie Ling thought to herself, "If I were a sanitation worker, then you certainly have that right."

Xiang Chongyuan frowned and said, "What do you mean? Are you trying to back out?"

"It seems that Dai Yang also misjudged the person. The person he risked losing his position to protect turned out to be just a coward who backed down when faced with trouble."

Xie Lingxin didn't care about his sarcasm at all.

He's not afraid of trash talk.

"In ancient times, the emperor was high above all others, ruling the world. His words carried the weight of the heavens, and his word was law. He could decide whether you lived or died."

"This is what is meant by 'when the ruler commands the subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die.'"

Xiang Chongyuan frowned: "What do you mean?"

He is indeed a strongman, but the common problem among the strongmen of the Federation is that they are "illiterate".

Xie Lingxin spoke frankly, meaning she understood, but for a moment she couldn't quite grasp why he was saying all this.

The others were also a bit dumbfounded.

Why are you bringing up ancient scriptures?
Xie Ling thought to himself, "It means that the emperor chooses his ministers, and the ministers also choose their rulers."

"Even if you are the emperor, if you want people to serve you, you still have to see if they are willing. You... are you worthy?"

"Even the emperor is like this, let alone... you? Old man with the dark face."

"...!"

It's numb, it's really numb.

Everyone present understood, but they preferred not to understand or hear it.

However, some busybodies, from other market research teams, couldn't understand Xie Lingxin's arrogance.

He thought to himself: Curse! Keep cursing! Hit! Start hitting!

Anyway, the Black-Faced God is annoying, and Xie Lingxin doesn't look like a good person either!
Xiang Chongyuan finally understood: "You mean I'm not qualified to order you around?"

Damn it!
I knew this kid was a scripture master, but I never expected him to be even more cunning than those old scripture masters when he started cursing!
If he hadn't taken the initiative to explain, he wouldn't even have known I'd scolded him!

"Hey!"

Xie Lingxin looked like a promising young girl.

Then he shook his head: "Talking to people who aren't smart is exhausting."

"Ah."

Xiang Chongyuan was able to hold back his temper.

Xie Lingxin was a little surprised.

He genuinely wanted to provoke this person.

It would be even better if they took action.

I had experienced this person's imposing presence before at the Taiqing Palace.

He figured he was unlikely to be a match for this dark-faced god.

The gap is too big.

Even if I had a magical weapon, I still wouldn't be able to defeat him.

Even Wangcai probably wouldn't be a match for him.

However, he did not expect to win.

As long as we can remain undefeated, it's good to embarrass him a little.

You're hundreds of years old, and you can't even beat a teenager like me? How dare you show your face here?

Who knew this stern-faced god wouldn't listen?

What will it take for you to submit to me?

Xiang Chongyuan chuckled, though there was no trace of a smile on his face.

But everyone could hear him laughing, and they were immediately horrified.

Xie Lingxin shook her head: "Old man with dark face, don't waste your energy. You and I are destined to be different."

Xiang Chongyuan nodded: "You mean, if I force you, you'll leave the Environmental Protection Bureau?"

Xie Ling thought to himself, "If this place doesn't want me, there are plenty of other places that will."

Xiang Chongyuan narrowed his eyes: "Young man, don't be too arrogant."

Xie Lingxin retorted without backing down: "If you're not arrogant, are you still a young person?"

"What makes you think that once you leave here, anywhere else will want you?"

"I relied on my own strength, of course. You're not even a Grandmaster. Do you really think you can control everything?"

Xiang Chongyuan nodded: "Alright, since that's the case, I'll make you accept it wholeheartedly, and everything will be done according to the rules."

"I believe you already know this, but my decision remains unchanged. If you can fulfill your responsibilities within three days, you can stay."

"Otherwise, you can leave on your own."

Xie Lingxin smiled and said, "Don't worry, someone will definitely leave, but it will definitely not be me."

(End of this chapter)