Chapter 120 - 102: Gu Qing’s Special Constitution

Chapter 120: Chapter 102: Gu Qing’s Special Constitution

Further down, the thread suddenly went off-topic, turning into a child-free, cat-loving woman verbally sparring with the masses.

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In the office of the head of the Field Operations Department.

Gu Qing knocked gently on the door.

KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!

"Come in."

Steward Tian’s steady voice called out.

Gu Qing gently pushed the door open and entered. His voice was respectful but not subservient as he said:

"Chief."

"Have a seat."

Steward Tian gestured for him to sit across from him.

He took a sip of tea.

He moistened his throat.

Steward Tian looked up at Gu Qing before him, his voice completely calm as he asked:

"I just saw the performance report you uploaded. Did you really capture those two Fox Women all by yourself?"

"Yes."

Gu Qing nodded.

Steward Tian said, "Tell me in detail how you captured those two Fox Women alive."

"Yes, sir."

Gu Qing organized his thoughts for a moment before recounting, down to the last detail, how he had incapacitated the two Fox Women.

The process was simple.

He just withstood the Fox Women’s Charm Technique, then used his immensely powerful physical body to crush them.

After listening, Steward Tian asked curiously, "By the way, how did you know those two Fox Women would be conducting a transaction at that location?"

Gu Qing replied, "I investigated it specifically."

Steward Tian raised an eyebrow. "You’re just a provisional newcomer. Where would you even go to investigate Fox Women?"

Gu Qing explained, "I wasn’t investigating the Fox Women. I was investigating the disappearance of the Peach Pink Boy Group and just happened to stumble upon them by chance."

"I see."

Steward Tian nodded and smiled. "Your investigative skills must be quite impressive, then. Even better than the professionals in the Public Security Department, since they still haven’t figured out that the boy group was set up and kidnapped."

It sounded like a compliment, but it was really an expression of disbelief.

Steward Tian suspected that Gu Qing must have some special Extraordinary Artifact that could detect the presence of monsters.

Otherwise, there was no explaining how a newcomer like him could encounter two Extraordinary incidents in a row within just two days.

Although he thought this, Steward Tian didn’t pry any further.

After all, everyone has their secrets.

Instead, he simply smiled and gave Gu Qing high praise:

"I underestimated you last time."

"Even though you’re only an Extraordinary Contactor, the combat prowess you’ve displayed is extremely high, far surpassing the Extraordinary Awakened from your same recruitment period."

"Your performance is so outstanding that it makes one wonder... if you manage to Awaken later on, just how powerful would you become? How high would your ceiling be?"

Steward Tian took a sip of tea and continued,

"My original plan was to partner you with Lin Tianyang and have that old veteran show you the ropes." ℴℴ𝘮

"But now, I feel that assigning you to guard duty at the station would be a waste."

"I’ve decided to make an exception and let you join an Awakened Squad to gain experience. I hope that one day in the future, you’ll give me a big surprise."

Gu Qing was stunned by Steward Tian’s words.

’Hmm? He’s putting me, an Extraordinary Contactor, into an Extraordinary Awakened Squad? Is he that confident in me? Could it be because of that Mad Woman? Does the head of the Field Operations Department think I have a chance to replicate the Mad Woman’s path to power and become the second expert to achieve mastery through sheer physicality?’

Once he understood the reasoning behind it,

Gu Qing responded, "I’ll do my best not to disappoint you, Chief."

Steward Tian set down his teacup and said, "You performed a great service by capturing two Fox Women alive tonight. I’m approving two portions of the most basic Extraordinary Resources for you. You can go to the warehouse and pick them out yourself later."

’Two portions of Extraordinary Resources! Awesome! Come to think of it, I still haven’t used that Speed Healing Pill I chose last time. I don’t really have a use for it at the moment. Maybe... I should ask if I can return it? That would let me combine three portions of the most basic Extraordinary Resources into a single, more advanced one. Hmm, combining three One-Star resources into a Two-Star... that sounds reasonable.’

With this in mind, Gu Qing decisively made his case:

"Chief, for my last reward of basic Extraordinary Resources, I went to the warehouse and exchanged it for a Speed Healing Pill."

"I haven’t used the pill yet."

"Could I return it, add it to the two portions of Extraordinary Resources from this reward to make three, and exchange them for a single, High-Level Extraordinary Resource reward?"

"..."

Steward Tian slowly began, "Exchanging three F-Level Extraordinary Resource rewards for one E-Level Extraordinary Resource reward... in terms of value, there’s no problem."

"However, returning that bottle of Speed Healing Pill to the warehouse... that’s bending the rules a bit."

Before Gu Qing could respond, Steward Tian continued, "But, seeing as your performance has been so outstanding, I’ll make another exception for you. I approve the return."

"I also approve upgrading your three F-Level rewards into one E-Level reward."

"At worst, I’ll have to endure a bit of gossip from the warehouse staff afterward."

In truth, the warehouse staff would never dare to gossip about him.

He only acted so troubled because he wanted to win Gu Qing over and send a message to his subordinates:

’Look how much your chief supports you. He’s willing to lose face just to get his people better rewards.’

’In return, shouldn’t you be working your butt off for me?’

Gu Qing was unaware of Steward Tian’s ulterior motives.

Even if he had known, he wouldn’t have cared.

As long as his reward was upgraded, that was all that mattered.

Therefore, upon seeing that Steward Tian had agreed, Gu Qing immediately offered his effusive thanks. "Chief, you’re incredible! I’ll be sure to faithfully carry out my duties and solve any problems for you in the future!"

"Very good. You’re a sharp young man. You have a bright future."

A meaningful smile appeared on Steward Tian’s face.

They chatted for a while longer.