mtl008 Chapter 1 You are the Director of the General Office
Chapter 1 You are the Director of the General Office
"Young Master Escort, these past two years of drinking, gambling, and eating with you have been tough on us brothers. Do you even know that?"
"It's one thing to just live a life of quiet resignation, but you had to accept the challenge from Li Weihu, the head of the Weihu Escort Agency, and even promised to sign a life-or-death waiver before the fight. Yes, you're at the peak of the Skin Refining Realm and you're very strong, but he has already entered the Bone Refining Realm, which is a level higher than yours. If you fight him, isn't it like jumping into a cesspool for no reason and asking for trouble?"
“The brothers have discussed it. After you die, Li Weihu will definitely come and take over Zheng Le Escort Agency. Rather than being driven out, we might as well find a way out sooner. Even if you kneel down today, we will not stay.”
Sitting in the armchair in the living room, Zheng Qian listened to a group of people making a ruckus.
Suddenly, memories flooded back.
He traveled through time.
His predecessor was the young head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of Zheng Le镖局 (escort agency), also known as Zheng Qian.
Two years ago, his parents took his older brother and younger sister on a mission to escort goods, but they never returned. Zheng Qian resigned from his secure job as the street chief and took over Zheng Le Escort Agency, gathering a group of cronies to search for his family.
The result can be imagined.
The family fortune was lost, and there was no news of the family members.
Two years ago, the girl who was childhood sweetheart was chosen by the emperor during the imperial concubine selection. Last month, news came from the palace that she had given birth to a prince and was granted the title of Noble Lady by the emperor.
Zheng Qian understood; his predecessor was not only filial but also deeply affectionate.
I can understand filial piety, but deep affection...
Zheng Qian smiled.
To covet a lock that even the emperor has opened is just asking for trouble.
That bronze lock has been transformed into a royal gold lock, more precious than inlaid bricks and stones.
Even if an iron key is black and hard, it is not worthy of opening a golden lock.
Before his time travel, Zheng Qian was a civil servant whose workplace was located deep in an alley, without any signboard.
I dare not speak of what I've heard of, and I don't know what I haven't heard of.
Once he joined, he received the treatment of a deputy section chief, and after being promoted, he received the treatment of a section chief.
The workplace is so secretive that colleagues record every conversation they have with a voice recorder.
Within five years, Zheng Qian was promoted to the rank of full division chief.
Because it was so mysterious, Zheng Qian didn't know whether it was a coincidence or something else that his G-Wagon was hit by a dump truck on his way home last night.
It doesn't matter.
Having experienced five years of trials in his previous life, Zheng Qian possessed an exceptionally high level of vision and terrifyingly strong overall abilities.
The development of everything can be summarized in one word.
Station.
Slowly opening his eyes, Zheng Qian stood up from the armchair, his gaze sweeping casually across the room.
None of these fair-weather friends are worth keeping.
"Each of you is an indispensable member of Zheng Le Escort Agency. Without your contributions and efforts, there would be no Zheng Le Escort Agency today. However, all good things must come to an end. I understand and respect your decisions, and I wish you all greater success and achievements in your future careers."
goodbye! "
The group of people were dumbfounded. When they said they wanted to leave before, Zheng Qian tried his best to persuade them to stay, and he even paid them a month in advance.
Why aren't you begging us today?
His speech is different now; it's more bureaucratic.
However, Zheng Qian and Li Weihu are doomed to die in their duel; from now on, they'll have to pay for their own food, drinks, and gambling.
It's a real shame that I have to leave in order to make a living.
Zheng Qian smiled and waved goodbye, watching them leave.
In his past life, he could improvise for five hours straight, speaking in official jargon without repeating a single word. This little occasion was nothing to him.
After the group of people left, Zheng Qian turned around and saw that there was still a young man standing behind the armchair.
The young man was thin with a large frame, a square face, a big nose, and thick lips.
The buttons on the wrinkled outer garment came undone, leaving one corner open and revealing a pink undergarment embroidered with mandarin ducks underneath.
He is an honest and simple young man.
Actually, he's just a big idiot and a pervert.
In my memory, the young man was named Zhang Tiezhu. He was from the countryside, not good with words, but honest and kind.
Zheng Qian stopped in front of Zhang Tiezhu and asked gently.
"Tiezhu, why haven't you left? Haven't you found a good job yet?"
“Young Master Escort, I’m not leaving. I believe you can defeat Li Weihu and bring glory to Zheng Le Escort Agency.”
Zheng Qian nodded. Zhang Tiezhu looked simple-minded, but he knew how to use phrases like "carry forward and develop," so he was still somewhat cultured.
Most importantly, such people are absolutely loyal and stubborn.
The pink bellyband is a bit creepy, and her values might be a little different from ordinary people.
But what does this have to do with me?
The Zheng Le Escort Agency has an 800-square-meter site and 200-square-meter buildings, so cleaning it is quite tiring.
If we time-travel, who will still be working?
He must earn the most money, drink the strongest liquor, and date the most beautiful women...
The information flashed through his mind, and Zheng Qian smiled confidently, straightened his back, put his hands behind his back, and stared at Zhang Tiezhu.
"Tiezhu, from now on call me Chief Escort, not Young Chief Escort. As for the duel with Li Weihu, do you think I'm going to my death like they do?"
Zhang Tiezhu stared at Zheng Qian, his mouth agape in surprise.
The young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) was acting strangely today; his eyes were firm and confident, and he exuded a powerful aura of control over the entire situation.
No, he's the head of the镖头 (镖头 is a type of镖头, meaning "镖头 is a type of镖头
Zheng Qian looked up at the sky, his eyes, stung by the sunlight, bright yet deep.
"For the past two years, I have been focused on finding my family and have needed a lot of manpower. Therefore, I have accepted anyone who comes to seek my help. My eagerness to find my relatives has led to a lack of organization and discipline in my management."
Accepting Li Weihu's challenge was also a way to purge those disloyal to the escort agency, and the effect was very obvious.
Zheng Qian turned his head sharply and stared directly at Zhang Tiezhu.
"I knew you were the only reliable one among them, and it turns out I was right. You are a promising young man with potential and the ability to shoulder heavy responsibilities."
From this day forward, you are the Director of the General Affairs Office of Zheng Le Escort Agency, responsible for all affairs, large and small, within the agency, and you will only report to me. Based on your performance, I, the head of the escort agency, will consider promoting you to Minister of the General Affairs Department.
A glint flashed in Zhang Tiezhu's eyes. He didn't know what the position of the director of the general office was; he only knew that he had gained the approval of the head镖头 (bodyguard/escort).
He knelt down with a thud, pointing three fingers to the sky.
"I, Zhang Tiezhu, swear to the heavens that I will be loyal to the head镖师 (镖头, a kind of bodyguard/escort) for the rest of my life. I can never repay the great kindness he has shown me, even if I were to serve him like a slave. If I have the slightest complaint, may I be struck by lightning."
Zheng Qian nodded, helped Zhang Tiezhu up, his eyes full of affirmation.
"Tiezhu, I believe in you. Also, remember to button up your clothes properly from now on, so you don't catch a cold."
"Yes, thank you, Chief Escort!"
Zhang Tiezhu hurriedly buttoned up his shirt, a genuine smile of excitement and shyness on his face.
There's no one available, no one available at all.
Zheng Qian sighed inwardly, when suddenly his forehead felt hot and a red light appeared in his mind.
Above the light screen, ten large, dark red characters appeared to be dripping blood.
Gathering the power of all beings' thoughts, he unleashed the Heaven-Slaying Technique.
Below the cross is a cultivation manual, "The Devouring Heaven Technique".
There is also a method for cultivating supernatural powers.
Supernatural power: Lock.
Once the enemy is locked on, the hit rate is 100%.
At the very bottom are one hundred transparent particles.
At that moment, one of the lights lit up, indicating that it had been activated because of Zhang Tiezhu's gratitude.
Collecting spiritual energy is like receiving sincere gratitude from others. Collecting energy from one hundred people will gather into a single drop of mystical liquid, and a single drop of mystical liquid can increase one's strength by ten pounds.
Each person can only provide mental power once in their lifetime.
Zheng Qian understood immediately; he frequently read novels and knew this was his cheat code.
The mental techniques, supernatural powers, and physical strength can all be unlocked.
With this cheat code, even a dog can travel a thousand miles and still eat meat like a wolf.
At this moment, everyone thought Zhang Tiezhu was very handsome, which was normal. This kid is lucky; we won't need to ask him to help carry our luggage tonight.
In a great mood, breakfast should be plentiful.
"Tiezhu, I'm a little hungry. Go and make some good dishes so we can have a proper meal."
Zhang Tiezhu awkwardly pulled out all his belongings. He had been promoted and valued by the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), but he couldn't complete his first mission and felt very guilty.
"Master镖, there isn't a single grain of rice left in the kitchen. I only have three copper coins on me. I sent all the wages you paid me back to my hometown, and I don't have any relatives in the city to borrow money from."
Zheng Qian immediately understood. He frantically searched his body, but found nothing but air in his pockets. He couldn't recall keeping any money there.
boom……
Just then, the door, covered with iron sheets and wooden planks, was smashed open with a punch.
"Zheng Qian, I've brought you a death warrant."