Jiang Baimian picked up the phone and made terse grunts before looking at Shang Jianyao with a strange expression. âThe C-14 project team wants you to go over for another test.â
After informing him, she said in a teasing tone, âYou sure are busy!â
Shang Jianyao looked at the wall clock in the room and reluctantly said, âItâs almost time for lunch, so Iâll go in the afternoon. Itâs not like they provide meals!â
He was very resentful about this. He had previously wanted to try the research instituteâs canteen.
âWhoa, thatâs a show of ill-discipline.â Jiang Baimian rolled her eyes at him, picked up the receiver, and dialed back. She restrained the smile on her face and said in a very formal tone, âWe have a routine meeting internally; itâs very important. Shang Jianyao will be at your place after 2 p.m.â
The C-14 project team didnât seem to have any objections.
Jiang Baimian quickly hung up and smiled at Shang Jianyao. âDone!â
She then joked, âItâs not that easy to encounter a good superior like me.â
Shang Jianyao glanced at Long Yuehong. âSheâs talking to you! Listen carefully.â
Long Yuehong wanted to retort, but he felt a little nervous when he thought about who he would work under after leaving the Old Task Force. Therefore, he said with emotion, âThatâs right. Itâs really lucky to encounter such a good superior like Team Leader for my first job after graduation.â
He felt that if he had gone to another Old Task Force or another frontline team from the Security Department, it was unknown if he would still be standing in one piece. Of course, he definitely wouldnât experience so much in other jobs as he did now, and the dangers he encountered would also be significantly reduced. However, Long Yuehong believed that his growth in the past year exceeded that of others by ten years. Not only was this reflected in his rank but also in his personal transformation.
âThatâs right, thatâs right.â Shang Jianyao strongly agreed. âLook, you already have a mechanical arm.â
âAre you mocking me?â Jiang Baimian was amused.
She stood up and snorted. âThis wonât do; I have to show you the dignity of a team leader. Iâll treat everyone to lunch!â
âAlright,â Shang Jianyao replied with a glow on his face. âThis way, we can get a lot of food.â
Bai Chen quietly listened and watched from the side with a faint smile.
...
At 2:15 p.m., Shang Jianyao met the C-14 project teamâs person-in-chargeâMei Shouâanâon the third floor of the underground building.
Mei Shouâan sat in the warmly lit office. He nudged his gold-rimmed glasses and pointed at the chair opposite the table. âPlease sit.â
âYou only said sit last time.â The honest Shang Jianyao said whatever was on his mind.
Mei Shouâan was just about to speak when he suddenly burped. He pressed the back of his hand to his mouth and said with a serious expression, âYou should know very well why I requested for you.â
âIâm not sure.â Shang Jianyao shook his head. He then explained, âThere are too many reasons. I donât know which one it is.â
Mei Shouâan picked up the thermos beside him and took a sip. âWhy didnât you say that you had already become an Awakened last time?â
Shang Jianyao said in surprise, âItâs not like you donât know that I have mental problems.â
As he spoke, he pointed at his head as though it was a matter of course.
Mei Shouâanâs five fingers on the thermos moved as he asked, âWhat level are you at?â
âI just entered the Mind Corridor.â Shang Jianyao was very honest.
The eyes behind Mei Shouâanâs gold-rimmed glasses seemed to widen a little. He stared at Shang Jianyao and didnât speak for a long time.
âAre you sure?â he asked again in confirmation.
Shang Jianyao didnât respond verbally. He leaned back in his chair and crossed his fingers.
Sizzle!
The light in the office suddenly flickered.
âElectromagnetic Interference...â Mei Shouâan no longer had any doubts about Shang Jianyaoâs level and strength. He frowned and asked, âWhen did you Awaken?â
Shang Jianyao had an âare you stupid?â expression. âWhen I participated in your experiments.â
Mei Shouâan clasped his hands and asked with a strange expression, âIn other words, you only used one year and three months to enter the Mind Corridor?â
Shang Jianyao nodded sincerely. âThatâs right. It was still a little slow; it took a lot of time towards the end. Sigh, I just couldnât steel my resolve.â
Mei Shouâan decided not to discuss the topic. âYour team has experienced so much on the surface. Your team leader shouldâve long sensed that you are an Awakened, but she didnât submit a report about it.â
Shang Jianyao shrugged. âSomething that can be resolved with Inference Clowning. If one attempt doesnât work, a few more times will do.â
This was the plan that had been discussed by the Old Task Force. Once the company learned that Shang Jianyao was an Awakened, they could push all the blame onto him. After all, he was already an Awakened at the Mind Corridor level. No matter how he was punished for such âminor mistakes,â it would only be a slap on the wrist.
âOne of your abilities is Inference Clowning?â Mei Shouâanâs focus was diverted. âAre you from Master Zhuangâs domain? What are your other abilities?â
Shang Jianyao sized up the intellectual-like researcher. âAre you an Awakened?â
âYes.â Mei Shouâan didnât hide the truth. With that said, he burped again.
âWhat level are you at?â Shang Jianyao took the initiative, acting as if he were the inspector.
Mei Shouâan hesitated for a moment before frankly saying, âIâve also entered the Mind Corridor.â
âYouâre already a Mind Corridor-level Awakened, yet you arenât aware that you canât inform your abilities and price to anyone?â Shang Jianyao immediately âcriticizedâ the person in charge of the C-14 project.
Mei Shouâan couldnât help but raise his hand to nudge his gold-rimmed glasses. âIt doesnât matter if you say it or not. Itâs very obvious.â
Thereâs something wrong with his mind!
âTherefore, I canât reveal my abilities to others.â Shang Jianyao acted as if it was only right.
Mei Shouâan slowly exhaled and said, âSince youâve already become a Mind-Corridor Awakened, you will have to undergo two to three tests and reviews. This will be the first one. Shang Jianyao, whatâs your goal? Or rather, what are your pursuits?â
Shang Jianyaoâs expression turned serious bit by bit. âSaving all of humanity!â
Mei Shouâan was mentally prepared. He paused for a few seconds and asked, âWhat happens after saving humanity?â
âBe the Rec Centerâs PIC on a certain floor and organize everyone to sing and dance!â Shang Jianyao became active and excited. âI wonât object if you transfer me to the Entertainment Department to be its PIC.â
Mei Shouâan was momentarily speechless. He could only pick up a pen and write in the notebook in front of him.
He wrote down Shang Jianyaoâs complete answer and added his opinion at the end: âThe subject of review has a strong sense of belonging to the company.â
After adjusting his attitude, Mei Shouâan thought for a moment and said, âIf you can pass all the reviews and tests, you will be in charge of your Old Task Force later at your level.â
âThat wonât do.â Shang Jianyao shook his head very firmly.
âWhy not?â Mei Shouâan asked in confusion. âIf youâre worried about your team leader, the company can transfer her to be the team leader of another team.â
Shang Jianyaoâs expression gradually turned solemn. âBecause... I canât beat her.â
Mei Shouâan massaged his forehead and burped again.
âSheâs also an Awakened?â asked the research instituteâs PIC.
Shang Jianyao shook his head. âNot for the time being.â
Mei Shouâan couldnât help but ask, âThen, why canât you defeat her? What does she rely on?â
Mei Shouâan knew very well how powerful Mind Corridor-level Awakened were.
Shang Jianyao fell silent for a moment before saying, âShe relies on her brain.â
Mei Shouâan fell silent for a while before picking up the thermos and taking another sip. âAhem, what do you know about the Mind Corridor level?â
Shang Jianyao explained most of what he knew, but he didnât mention Du Hengâs last exhortation.
Mei Shouâan nodded and said, âYou guys have indeed experienced a lot. I can remind you again not to transfer the aura or power in items to your Sea of Origins. This will result in the exposure of your mind coordinates. Itâs very easy for the corresponding powerhouse who has explored the Mind Corridorâs depths to invade you. Furthermore, they can also get helpers to come along. This is a very dangerous act. We canât hope that the other party doesnât sense it. Although this is also a relatively common situation, one can never be too careful. I shouldâve told you this when you entered the Sea of Origins, but you had to hide your strength.
âAlso, try your best not to tell others the door number of your Mind Room. This might result in you being attacked in the Mind Corridor. You donât want real-life enemies to open your room and explore your mind, right? Exploring itself is equivalent to an invasion.â
Shang Jianyao thought for a moment and said, âThen, that means I can wipe them all out?â
Mei Shouâan felt choked. After a long time, he said, âI hope your strength matches your lofty ambitions.â
Shang Jianyao skipped the topic and took the initiative to ask, âCan exploring other Mind Rooms enhance oneâs strength?â
Mei Shouâan sized up Shang Jianyao again. âYouâre still relatively good at thinking when youâre normal. Yes, based on the companyâs internal definition, itâs a way to enhance your mental strength through such tempering. But exploring other mind rooms is also a very dangerous matter. Itâs best to do it one step at a time. Retreat when you discover any abnormalities and continue after you are done making preparations.â
At this point, Mei Shouâan shared some general knowledge. âUnder normal circumstances, you have to explore at least five Mind Rooms to raise your mental strength to the point where you can see the New Worldâs door. Otherwise, you wonât be able to find it.â
âWhat about abnormal circumstances?â Shang Jianyao was very curious.
Mei Shouâanâs expression changed slightly. âSeeing the door to the New World from randomly opening a door after one just enters the Mind Corridor.â
After saying that, his expression turned solemn. âSuch people often claim to have received a Kalendariaâs favor.â
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