Chapter 187: Pre-Meeting Preparations

Qian Wenzhao had never seen the United Government act this efficiently before.

Especially Governor Jonathan, approving and appointing him took just a minute.

Even going to the restroom didn't take this little time.

Truly a thunderous man.

Qian Wenzhao immediately understood.

Feng Shouben wasn't resigning, he was being forced out.

It was the state and city-level officials deliberately promoting him, the meeting host, to show their support for Qin Siyang.

"But Mayor Chen, I've only been the director for just over a week, and now I'm suddenly the bureau chief…"

["Tsk, what kind of talk is that? Though you've only been the Administrative Bureau director for a week, your achievements are obvious to all!"]

["In investigating the missing divine remains, you submitted three reports, all highly valuable and widely recognized."]

Qian Wenzhao squinted his triangular eyes, momentarily unsure how to respond.

["By the way, you can put that case on hold for now, nothing is more urgent than Qin Siyang's meeting. That Olov is already being transferred back to the Sigma District."]

Qian Wenzhao understood instantly.

Olov was the one secretly pushing for a strict investigation.

With his transfer, no one would pay attention to this case anymore, and it could be set aside.

That did free him up to focus entirely on preparing for the meeting.

"Understood. Thank you, Mayor. Qin Siyang is right here—he heard everything too."

["Mm, mm, you all get busy. If anything comes up, just call me. Governor Jonathan also said that if it's urgent, you can call him too."]

"Urgent?"

["For example, if the meeting room is too small and not usable. Or if you want to reschedule the meeting. Or if someone is causing trouble for you. Things like that."]

"…Alright."

["Then that's it. Goodbye."]

Qian Wenzhao hung up and said, "You all heard that."

"We heard. Governor Jonathan is really cooperative."

Li Tianming commented, "Being this friendly for no reason—he probably wants something from us."

Qian Wenzhao sat down on the sofa and let out a long breath, "Either way, we need a functional conference room, and we also need to use its network as the mainline for all participants. That part is non-negotiable. So far, over three hundred people have signed up for the meeting. Other than the state government's network, I really can't think of anywhere else that could handle this many people in an online meeting."

Qin Siyang said, "The meeting room is a hardware requirement. As for what Governor Jonathan wants… we'll deal with that later. From the last state government meeting, I felt that Jonathan is someone who knows his boundaries. He shouldn't ask for anything excessive."

"Mm, your analysis makes sense. Let's settle on this for now."

For the next few days, Qian Wenzhao simply stayed in Li Tianming's office.

The three of them continued discussing the meeting agenda.

Qin Siyang barely got involved, barely spoke at all, he just scrolled through his phone or wandered around the library.

But Qian Wenzhao and Li Tianming had no complaints.

Because Qin Siyang had casually tossed each of them fifty bottles of sequence potions.

"We're all respectable people. Do the job, get paid. No problem, right?"

Li Tianming and Qian Wenzhao nodded, pocketed the sequence potions, and kept working.

Feeling bored, Qin Siyang got tired of browsing forums and went to the library to find Wen Shu.

After tidying up the library, he sat down next to Wen Shu.

"You seem pretty busy lately," Wen Shu suddenly spoke, though her eyes remained on her workbook.

Qin Siyang was curious.

He came to the library every noon and afternoon to organize books. He hadn't mentioned anything about the Vine Core, yet she still figured it out.

"How do you know?"

Wen Shu checked off two multiple-choice answers as she slowly said, "You smell strongly of cigarettes. But you don't smoke. So it must be Principal Li who does. If you're with him all day, not even having time for classes, you must be busy with something."

"Impressive," Hearing her analysis, Qin Siyang couldn't help but nod.

Maybe it was just the company he kept, but he was always surrounded by smart people.

Wen Shu.

Ling Tianming.

Qian Wenzhao.

Even Olov, whom he didn't get along with.

Thankfully, Olov was gone.

Finally, he wouldn't have to feel like a rat constantly being watched from the shadows.

"The Right State Joint Exam is next month, right? How's your prep?"

"So-so. Hard to say."

"Oh yeah, if you score exceptionally well in the Eight-State Exam, can you get a direct admission to the Academy?"

"You really haven't paid attention to anything about the college entrance system, huh? The Academy isn't a university—there's no special admission or recommendation process. The college entrance exam is the only way in."

"Alright then," Qin Siyang scratched his head, sensing some helplessness in Wen Shu's words.

"How've you been lately?"

"No killing, no troubles, just studying. So it's been easy."

"Mm… fair enough. By the way, when do you submit college preferences?"

"Sometime in April. After the second state-level mock exam, we'll have to choose."

"I'll think of a way regarding your housing situation. I'll give you an answer before you have to submit your preferences."

Wen Shu smiled faintly, "Don't stress too much about it. For people like us, born near the slums, just achieving social mobility is already great. No need to reach for the stars."

"You're really at peace with it. You have such a strong sequence, but you refuse to use it."

Wen Shu's big eyes looked at Qin Siyang, "Because I'm good at studying. Isn't it best to live simply? If you chase too much, you might end up with nothing."

"Damn, that actually makes sense. I can't argue with that. But if I solve your housing issue, will you apply to a better academy?"

"Of course. If I can go to a better one, why settle for a worse one?"

"I thought you said living simply was best? Then why aim higher?"

"Your logic is weird. Simple and stupid aren't the same thing."

Qin Siyang had no comeback, then suddenly grinned.

"Fine, you win. But I'm even better. You know the Vine Core? I got it!"

Qin Siyang was sure—showing off the Vine Core, a treasure everyone chased after, would make Wen Shu instantly change her tune and shower him with praise.

Wen Shu shook her head, "Never heard of it."

"…You? Don't know? Don't you read every weird book out there?"

Wen Shu thought for a moment and shook her head again, "No impression. Is it something for Sequence Ability users? If so, then it makes sense I don't know."

"I never planned on awakening a sequence ability, so I never really looked into that kind of stuff. Sounds like a pretty amazing item, though?"

Qin Siyang let out a small sigh, waved his hand dismissively, and said with a hint of disappointment, "Forget it, not important. You keep studying."

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