"If I had supernatural abilities, would I be managed by the Fourteenth Bureau?"
"Yes. But you don't need to worry. They'll just test your abilities and then integrate you into the management system. It won't affect your daily life. Of course, when difficult problems arise, they might invite you to help and will compensate you for your labor."
"A temporary worker?"
"Heh. I suppose so. But normally, they wouldn't seek you out. Besides, you'd have to possess the capability. If you can't reach a certain level, helping them would only create more problems than it solves, making it better not to ask you."
"Hmm. Can I understand it this way? The Fourteenth Bureau is an organization that manages people with supernatural abilities, and they won't treat them like lab rats for dissection and research. They can invite individuals with abilities to help solve problems but won't force them."
"You can understand it that way. Now, can you tell me if you truly possess supernatural abilities?"
"Yes, I can see through certain objects. For example, uncut jade."
"Hmm. Who else have you told about this?"
"No one. So far, apart from you, I haven't told anyone."
"Then how did someone leak this information to the higher-ups? Have you offended anyone recently, or are you entangled in any disputes with someone?"
"No profit disputes. I beat up Li Ziyu this morning. Apart from him, there's no one else."
"Li Ziyu? I see."
Lu Liang said that and walked back to his car, taking out his phone to make a call. "Boss. Li Ziqi just called me, asking if Guo Xuyang has supernatural abilities. I told him I didn't know. He asked why I was so close to Guo Xuyang, and I said Guo Xuyang saved you. He might call you to verify when he gets back." Lu Liang paused and continued. "I've brought Yangzi out of the city now. Yes, I've asked him. Alright. I'll bring him to you now. Okay, goodbye."
"Yangzi, we're going to see Mr. Jiang. He has something to tell you." He then got into the car. After Guo Xuyang got in, he instructed Ilana to drive to the hotel.
Meanwhile, not long after Jiang Qixin hung up the phone, he received a call from Li Ziyu. "Mr. Jiang, what are you busy with?"
"Second brother, what made you think of calling me today?"
"I received a call saying Guo Xuyang has special abilities, and I'm investigating it. I heard you know him and wanted to get some information."
"Him? He's my savior. If it weren't for him, I would have almost fallen in Shanghai."
"Do you know if he has special abilities?"
"I don't know. I haven't heard of him having any special abilities."
"Oh. I heard he's quite good with uncut jade, never making a mistake in cutting it?"
"This, I know. I heard he accumulated quite a bit of initial capital. I also invested some money, and they're planning to start a company."
"Don't you think he has supernatural abilities? Otherwise, how could he be so capable?"
"I truly don't know. Perhaps you could arrange for someone to test him again?"
"Hmm, I will. That's all for now. Goodbye, Mr. Jiang."
"Alright, goodbye."
Jiang Qixin hung up the phone. What a guy, acting all proper. If it weren't for his good father, he wouldn't have reached his current position. He was set up and squeezed out. The Fourteenth Bureau isn't a very conspicuous department, but it holds immense power. Apart from the very top leader, they can investigate anyone and anything. Coupled with managing numerous talented individuals, it becomes very convenient to accomplish certain tasks, especially for the growth of a family. Imagine when someone is advancing in their career and encounters difficult issues; with the help of these talented individuals, removing stumbling blocks becomes very easy. For instance, if one wants to reach the next level and the competitor is too strong, one only needs to find someone with abilities to come forward, dig up some dirt on the opponent, and expose it. It would be effortless to crush them. As human beings, especially those within the system, it's impossible to be perfect in everything. Setting aside integrity, even in relationships with the opposite sex, family, or friends, these involve human relations and cannot be completely disregarded. Requesting favors is quite normal, unless one doesn't want to progress and has no desires. But in the system, who wouldn't want to advance further? As long as you want to progress, it will involve all sorts of aspects. Don't think that just because you are capable, your superiors will utilize you and give you a platform to develop. There are plenty of capable people; why would they give you this opportunity? Isn't there a saying: If you don't run or offer gifts, you stay put; if you run but don't offer gifts, you get a lateral transfer; if you both run and offer gifts, you'll be promoted and reused. Therefore, in the initial stages of development, everyone will encounter some problems. Unless a family is already too powerful and has a high starting point, they can proceed smoothly with a clear path. However, there isn't just your family in this world; there are countless families. Just because you are capable doesn't mean the other party isn't; if your background is deep, it doesn't mean the other party is inferior to you. Especially the higher you go, the greater the role of the family becomes. When both parties' capabilities and backgrounds are similar, whoever gets the assistance of the Fourteenth Bureau is likely to win. Jiang Qixin's background is undeniably deep, otherwise, his business wouldn't be so large. He was simply set up in handling a particular matter. One wrong step led to a cascade of errors, eventually allowing someone to gain leverage and make way for them. He only found out much later. What use is that? Mistakes are mistakes. They were his choices. He couldn't blame anyone. Just like Lu Liang, knowing he was doing the right thing, but unable to face the parents of his deceased comrades, he could only choose to retire. Sometimes, what you think is right might not be. Even if you do the right thing, you might not be able to face your conscience. There's a saying: If you gamble, you must accept the outcome. And another saying: inferior skills. If you lose, you leave, and there's nothing to say. Jiang Qixin was lost in thought when his phone suddenly rang. "You've arrived? Come up." A moment later, Lu Liang, with Guo Xuyang, knocked and entered. "Yangzi, sit down." "Thank you, Mr. Jiang." "Don't be polite. They called me just now. Lu Liang also told me, which is pretty much what I guessed." Jiang Qixin paused and continued. "From the time you saved me before, I suspected you had supernatural abilities, but if you didn't mention it, I couldn't ask. I didn't let Lu Liang say it over the phone, so I asked him to bring you here. You might not know, but our phone calls can be monitored by certain special departments at any time. Now, I'd like you to tell me directly, do you really have supernatural abilities?" "Yes, Mr. Jiang." "Hmm. You now have two choices: one is to be managed by the Fourteenth Bureau, and the other is to become a member of the Fourteenth Bureau. How do you plan to choose?" "I'm used to freedom and don't like being restrained." "You mean you don't want to become a member of the Fourteenth Bureau." "Yes." "That's fine too; it makes things more convenient for you. As long as you don't violate laws and regulations, or do things that harm society and the country, there won't be too many problems. However, becoming a member of the Fourteenth Bureau isn't bad either; you could gain some privileges."