Chen Chuan looked at Assistant Ling's smiling face, waiting for his next words.

Assistant Ling stretched out a hand and gestured to his right side.

Chen Chuan turned around and looked. There was a whole glass curtain wall. Most of the central city could be seen outside. And because of the light at the moment, he could also see the faint figures of the two of them reflected on the curtain wall.

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"Look outside, I really like to admire the whole city there, which makes me feel like I can control it. I believe there are many people like me, but I know that those are just false psychological satisfaction.

Just because the building under my feet supports me, I feel like I can overlook everything. But when I walk out from here and stand below, I can still only look up at them. I can only see a part of it in front of me.

Just the shadows they cast could drown me."

Assistant Ling said with a hint of mockery: "Strength that does not belong to oneself is not strength."

He turned back to look at Chen Chuan and said: "I remember, Director Chen, you came from Yangzhi City. You were not originally a resident of Central City, but within a few years you became the investigation director of the Bureau. Your achievements are enough

It's the envy of most people, but it's what you deserve.

The achievements you have made and the strength you possess are enough to push you to this position.

only……"

He circled the city behind the glass curtain wall with his fingers, "This world is bound by countless rules, you know? Rules? Whatever you can do must be allowed by the rules.

The difference here is... first you are allowed, then you can have it."

Chen Chuan listened calmly. He had heard similar words from people in the mutual aid association and Chen Bitong. Now Assistant Ling was talking to him about this as well.

Assistant Ling said with regret: "It's really a pity. I originally wanted Director Chen to discuss this with you after you sensed the obstacles. It might be more appropriate at that time.

But I should have thought of it a long time ago. How come an outstanding person like you, Director Chen, is not valued by others? Even if you don’t take the initiative to touch that rule yourself, there are still people who are willing to open a gap in that door for you.

of.

Now you can probably see the hidden staircase behind the gap, but such a staircase... undoubtedly comes at a certain price.

Companies, governments, and schools are all like this.

I don’t know what Director Chen’s choice is? I’m afraid you won’t choose a company, but a government? Of course it could also be a school? Is it a fusion school? Or a refinement school? But no matter what it is, no matter which party you join, it’s actually

There's not much difference.

The resources are in their hands, the force is controlled by them, and the rules are of course made by them. Although you may have squeezed out a gap now, allow me to say something that may make you uncomfortable. How far can you go?

It’s all about how far they let you go.”

He emphasized: "You need to abide by their rules, and you can only do what they tell you.

You are just a tool in their hands, a tool to maintain their authority, protect their interests, and consolidate their rules. They are the masters of the tool. And as long as you join them and are among them, it is inevitable no matter what.

I think you, Director Chen, have also thought of it, are you really willing?"

Having said this, he paused for a moment, then snapped his fingers, and then the entire garden suddenly turned into a golden desert, with only the two of them sitting opposite each other under the blue sky.

"In fact, they have recruited me before, but I rejected it. Because I know that once I join them, not only will I become one of them, but my thoughts will no longer be able to control my body. I will only be coerced and pushed by external forces.

Walking in chains.

This is not what I want, and all my previous ideals will disappear.

And I want to find a ladder where I have the final say, where I can be the master, and all the rules should be made by myself."

"The rule maker?"

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "This seems difficult."

Assistant Ling smiled and said: "It is difficult, but it is not impossible."

"So has Assistant Ling been found?"

Assistant Ling picked up the cup next to him and saw that there was more drink in the cup. He turned it around and said with a smile: "I have found it.

Although this ladder is difficult to walk, it is no exaggeration to say that I am already standing on it, but I have been looking for like-minded people.

I am also willing to share this. This should not be a ladder for me alone, but when many people walk together, we can reach the other end faster."

He shook his head and seemed to sigh, "It's just that there are too few people like this. Most people from powerful families have their own understanding and will never abandon everything to stand with me, and those at the bottom

Those who come up often find it difficult to obtain sufficient resources, and few can stand in front of this threshold."

He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "Director Chen, you are the second person from a marginal city that I have seen in the past ten years who has this qualification."

For more than ten years? Edge city?

After hearing this statement, Chen Chuan couldn't help but have some associations in his mind.

"Director Chen, I have said all this just to tell you that the path you are taking at the moment is not a path that suits you. No matter how talented you are, you have to pass the nod of some people every step you take. You really

Are you willing to let them control your future and plan your future?"

He spread his hands and gestured around, "Just think about it, how wonderful it would be if there were no such constraints and you could completely follow your own will? The vast world is free for you to run around, and no one can restrain you.

you."

Chen Chuan looked at the cup in his hand. The drink that had been drunk seemed to be poured again. The fresh aroma seemed to be the same as before, making it impossible to distinguish reality from fiction.

He said: "The idea is indeed very beautiful. Assistant Ling said that you have found the ladder, which makes me a little curious. Because everything is not just words, but needs something to support it, maybe something

Disposable rights may be resources that can be distributed, and money may be the easiest thing for people to understand and accept..."

He looked at Assistant Ling, "I wonder what Assistant Ling has?"

Assistant Ling smiled and said: "What I can tell Director Chen is that there is indeed something behind me to support me. I was not the first to find that thing. To be precise, I am a participant and successor, but I can

Promise, I will do whatever I promise.

What I just said not only sounds good, but can actually be done. If you are willing, Director Chen, I can show it to you. I believe you will understand it after reading it."

Chen Chuan's eyes were fixed on him, "Really? Then I would like to see it."

Assistant Ling looked at him, smiled and said, "I'm afraid today is not the right time. Let me prepare. When a suitable opportunity comes, I will show it to you in person, Director Chen."

Chen Chuanhua: "Okay, then I'll wait for Assistant Ling's notification." He put the cup aside and stood up, "I think it's time for me to say goodbye."

Assistant Ling also stood up. At this moment, the surrounding scenery changed from the desert to the previous botanical garden.

Chen Chuan nodded to him and walked towards the door. When he was about to walk out, he suddenly thought of something and turned around and asked: "Assistant Ling, has Teacher Wu joined you too?"

Assistant Ling smiled and said: "He used to be, right? It's a pity that we couldn't find him later. It seems that Teacher Wu valued Director Chen very much?"

Chen Chuancheng said sincerely: "Teacher Wu really helped me a lot." After saying that, he nodded again and walked out of the hanging garden.

After he left, Assistant Ling put his hand on Jie Ping. After a while, the call came through and he said, "I talked with him."

"How about it?"

"Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be interested. I don't think he will join us."

"I've said it before." The voice on the other side said: "And he is now the investigation director of the Bureau. How could he turn around and go back? I think we should give up and stop provoking him."

Assistant Ling said: "But there is no one more suitable than him."

"suitable?"

"Yes, you know what I'm talking about."

The person opposite was suddenly startled, "You..." Then the voice lowered his voice and said, "You have to think about it carefully."

Assistant Ling slowly walked to the window, looked outside and said: "We have been delayed for a long time. That person helped us get that thing from Molan Company. I believe that today this person can also help us complete the following.

If you miss the piece of puzzle, you don’t know how long you have to wait.”

"If you are sure..."

Assistant Ling smiled and said: "I am still sure now, but if it goes on, it may not be possible."

The voice seemed to be convinced by him and asked carefully: "When? I need some time to prepare."

Assistant Ling just said: "Get ready first, I will tell you the time." After that, he ended the call, then raised the cup and drank the full glutinous rice juice.

Chen Chuan walked out of the sky garden and took the elevator back to the apartment. After what he said just now, he thought of a lot.

He remembered Teacher Wu's last reminder, so he had always been wary of Assistant Ling.

He has not forgotten the records in Teacher Wu's notebooks, nor has he forgotten Teacher Wu's crazy appearance at the end.

No matter how beautiful the words are, they cannot cover up many cruel facts.

When you get something, you will definitely give something. If you can't feel it, there must be someone else or something there to pay for you.

Moreover, it is indeed a bit late for the other party to find him now. He has already seen his way.

With a ding, the elevator doors slowly opened to both sides.

He stepped towards the corridor. No matter what the other party thought, no matter what his purpose was, he would know it when he saw him.

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Chapter completed!