Chapter 14: The Final Choice

"She has a unique physique, the needle probably really can't penetrate!" Lin Xiaosu carefully phrased, "You don't have to try injecting anymore, just judge based on experience if she is in any danger."

From vital signs, Hu Ya's vitality is incredibly strong.

Through breathalyzer tests, her alcohol levels are actually not enough to be dangerous.

She seems to be in a peculiar state of mutation—if it were in the past, doctors wouldn't have noticed it because it overturns the routine of life, but now, genetic mutations have begun to form a consensus in the medical field, and doctors, even if they haven't encountered actual cases, have seen various unimaginable mutations from the database.

Genetic mutation is a major revolution within the body.

Metabolism progresses rapidly.

In the midst of rapid changes, the brain initiates a protective mechanism; falling into a coma is the norm.

Lin Xiaosu was reassured.

Hu Ya was not in danger.

She had just come into contact with that faint light; her body was starting another round of mutation.

There are signs indicating that it's not a bad thing; in fact, this is a good thing!

The ambulance arrived at the hospital, and she was admitted to the emergency ward, but emergency procedures were just superficial checks, as penetrating the skin with injections was completely out of the question.

When the nurses in the hospital heard about this peculiar case, all of them became fully alert, finding excuses to visit the ward, then quietly discussing in every corner.

Second Uncle and Second Aunt rushed over in the middle of the night, looking extremely anxious.

But Lin Xiaosu took Second Uncle aside and quietly explained the situation to him, clearing the clouds off Second Uncle's face...

Turning around, Second Uncle also whispered to Second Aunt, who had a fluctuating expression...

After a series of exams, discussions, worries, and reassurances, time flew by rapidly.

Amid the chaos in the ward, daybreak arrived outside.

Lin Xiaosu went outside the hospital to buy them breakfast; when he entered the ward with bags of food, he was startled to see no one on the bed, Second Uncle standing by the window gazing at the sky, Second Aunt sitting silently in the corner, and a policewoman in uniform comforting Second Aunt.

That policewoman was Zhou Mei.

"Where is she?" Lin Xiaosu asked.

"Chang Ye came over!" Zhou Mei said. "Her condition is very special, and they've taken her to the provincial office for treatment."

Lin Xiaosu was slightly startled...

"Little Su... What do you think? Can this be right?" Second Aunt got up hastily and ran towards him.

Her daughter was sick with a strange illness, and suddenly someone from the Provincial Public Security Bureau took her daughter away for treatment; she didn't know them and really couldn't feel at ease; her husband couldn't reassure her, so she sought reassurance from Lin Xiaosu.

"It's okay!" Lin Xiaosu said. "For Hu Ya, this is not a bad thing, it's a good thing!"

"A good thing?"

"Yes, Second Aunt, rest assured, when she's better, she'll come back soon."

Second Uncle turned to face them: "Believe it now? I told you it's a good thing, but this woman just wouldn't believe."

"You're a damn Taoist, always spouting nonsense, who would believe you?" Second Aunt retorted. "But I believe in Little Su! Apart from us, only Little Su truly cares for her! If Little Su says it's fine, then it really is fine!"

Lin Xiaosu smiled gently: "Alright, Second Uncle and Second Aunt, after you've eaten, head back home. I'm going to settle the bill at the hospital."

Coming out from the hospital's billing department, Lin Xiaosu's heart was filled with turbulence.

He connected all the dots...

Last night, Hu Ya suddenly fell ill.

This condition couldn't be contained in the hospital; countless nurses spread the word, which reached the Public Security Bureau. The sensitive bureau personnel immediately informed the higher-ups, and Chang Ye got the information.

Chang Ye is from Qianlong, and she's almost obsessively enthusiastic about recruiting talent.

Hu Ya kicking the Genetic People's eggs in the early stages might have already put her under scrutiny; her personal visit tonight, under the pretext of treating Hu Ya, was obviously an excuse.

What she really wanted was to see if Hu Ya had the potential to serve Qianlong.

If the day comes when Hu Ya joins Qianlong, Lin Xiaosu personally feels it's worth looking forward to.

Doesn't she always say that she doesn't seem like a normal woman?

To tell the truth, being an abnormal outlier is very lonely.

But for Qianlong, is being abnormal a problem?

"Abnormal" is a common label for all members of Qianlong, isn't it?

Among them, there are no normal women!

Hasn't she found her kind then?

She also once complained about being born in the wrong era. If born in ancient times, Hua Mulan would likely be replaced by Li Diandian.

But now, isn't the opportunity here?

Joining Qianlong, kicking people's eggs is nothing!

The actions of Qianlong transcend conventional norms; injuring and killing people are commonplace for them.

In conclusion, Hu Ya has found her organization, or rather, this unique outlier has found a special platform suitable for her to flourish...

At the hospital's main entrance, a familiar car was waiting for him.

The car window slid down, revealing two faces.

Zhou Mei was driving; in the back seat was Chang Ye.

"Get in, I'll treat you to some tea!" Chang Ye said.

The car sped off to the east of the city. Shengxin Tea House in the east town was newly opened.

Near the side of the Yishui River, where bamboo forms the fence and purple clay forms the pot, the tail-end of spring breezes swept through, bringing a chill over everything.

The tea from the teapot poured down, showcasing a unique beauty in this early morning.

Tea enters the cup with a hint of green.

This is Tashan Qingming Tea.

Qingming has just passed, the new tea hits the market, enjoying a cup among the hustle and bustle, life is pleasant, and that's pretty much it…

"You and your childhood sweetheart, no problem at all!" Chang Ye lightly raised his hand, giving him an answer to a question.

"Childhood sweetheart is not the exact word!" Lin Xiaosu smiled faintly, "But that's not important, what's important is, have you discovered another business opportunity?"

"Business opportunity?"

"The market is like a battlefield, and the battlefield is like a market, in the competition and games, everything in the world is a piece on the board, adding one piece on our side is a business opportunity!" Lin Xiaosu lifted his teacup and took a gentle sip.

"Young man, I see you have changed!" Chang Ye leaned forward slowly.

"How have I changed?"

Chang Ye said, "The old you, although skilled, still seemed somewhat immature; but speaking today, I suddenly feel you've gained an elegant demeanor somewhat resembling Xinyue's father."

"Xinyue's father… Is that a joke? You mean my elegance rivals the sun and the moon?"

Chang Ye chuckled, "There's no such hidden meaning, your elegance rivaling the sun and the moon, you really are vain. Xinyue's father is simply her father, Qianlong's former brain trust."

"My elegance rivals the brain trust of Qianlong, and I still have no right to be vain? If you keep making these analogies, I might really become conceited!" Lin Xiaosu smiled gently: "Let's talk about something I care about, what about Hu Ya... What will happen to her in the future?"

What will happen in the future?

This was indeed a topic Lin Xiaosu cared about.

"What will happen to her... You might as well keep an eye on her yourself rather than asking me," a mysterious light flashed in Chang Ye's eyes.

"I get it! The topics circle back and forth, returning to the track of the conversation the night before last!" said Lin Xiaosu.

What happens to Hu Ya in the future is unknown to outsiders and outsiders are not qualified to keep an eye on her.

To keep an eye on her, the prerequisite is Lin Xiaosu joining Qianlong.

Only within an organization can monitoring be discussed...

That was the multiple-choice question Chang Ye mentioned to him the night before last...

"Smart and sensitive, you are increasingly fitting the criteria!" Chang Ye said: "So, what is your answer? I guess we don't necessarily have to wait for the civil servant examination."

"Alright, I'll join!" With these five words, Lin Xiaosu put down his teacup.

Chang Ye smiled, "Why so readily today?"

Lin Xiaosu stretched lazily, "I suddenly realized, I am actually the same kind as her, in this muddy world, a place that cannot accommodate her invulnerable body, probably can't accommodate my unparalleled elegance either."

"Ah, somewhat wild... I only assure to lead you in, but whether you can stand firm or get crushed by various prodigies to the point of doubting life, I make no guarantees!"

"When do we start crushing?" Lin Xiaosu leaned slightly forward.

"We can start now!" Chang Ye stood up, "Do you want to say goodbye to your mom? Because once you leave, it might be a long time before you come back."

"Do I need that much time?"

"Yes, you won't directly enter the organization; you need to go through a series of training, learn relevant knowledge, and given your learning ability which struggles even with a civil servant exam, it won't be a short time."

Lin Xiaosu pulled out his phone and called his mom…

"Mom, I'm staying in town with a classmate for a few days, so I won't come home. After the exams, we plan to go out and have some fun."

There was silence on mother's side for about ten seconds: "Which classmate? Is it the one that came to our house last time?"

"Hmm!"

His mother suddenly got excited: "I'll send you some money, don't skimp on spending when you're out having fun…"

A phone call, a request for leave, not only did his mother readily approve the leave, but she insisted on giving him ten thousand yuan, telling him to eat, drink, have fun, and do well in all "three accompaniments." Lin Xiaosu argued much before managing to reduce his mother's financial assistance to three thousand.

Three minutes later, his phone alerted him of five thousand yuan credited to his account.

His mother still forcibly added two thousand more on top of his expectation.

Chang Ye curiously remarked by his side, "I can't tell, your mom is really generous, even if you don't ask, she still insists on giving."

"Know why she's so generous? Because whether it's five thousand or ten thousand, it's small money compared to finding a daughter-in-law!" said Lin Xiaosu, "So, no matter how frugal elders usually are, they're very generous when their sons go out with girls. This is actually an abnormal social phenomenon that directly promotes the sycophant economy…"

Chang Ye giggled, "Then, after your training, should I play the whole set with you? Should I buy a box of mooncakes to come and see her?"

"Spare me! If you take the act to that level, she really would give you a red packet, and it's very possible it would indeed be ten thousand and one yuan!"

Chang Ye looked forward with longing, "Wouldn't that be perfect? Last time I impulsively gave ten thousand yuan, regretting it for over a month, getting it back is only reasonable…"

Lin Xiaosu looked disdainful: "You say Qianlong pays high salaries, I am now seriously doubting that's your big bluff. If the salaries were really high, would you regret the lure you spread while fishing?"

What's this about spreading lure while fishing?

Is this fishing?

How great do you think you are that I need to fish for you?

I extend an olive branch because I appreciate you!

You ungrateful brat…

A bunch of words churned in Chang Ye's belly, but in the end, he just rolled his eyes…

Midnight, on the rooftop of the county public security bureau, a cloud covered the moon, a gust of wind blew, and a magnetic levitation flyer appeared as if out of nowhere, without a sound.

Lin Xiaosu and Chang Ye stepped into the flyer.

They disappeared into the night.