Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents-Chapter 154 - 148: I Want to Challenge, I Want to Be Group Leader

Chapter 154: Chapter 148: I Want to Challenge, I Want to Be Group Leader

The next day, Lu Lin woke up from his 1.8-meter big bed, put on his clothes, and heard a lot of chatter outside as he walked out of the room.

Oh, it’s Xiao Ru’s little animals.

Zhou Ziqiang was already used to having a great aunt and many little ancestors at home. He didn’t wash his face or brush his teeth in the morning but opened a bag of premium pet food to feed various small animals.

Premium pet food, whether it’s for turtles, little rabbits, little foxes, or Bai Gou, they all ate it with relish.

"Ziqiang, up so early."

"Yeah, morning, Mr. Lu. I’m used to this life."

"However, did these little guys wake you up?"

Zhou Ziqiang said, embarrassed.

"Yesterday, I was looking at some houses nearby. There’s a small two-bedroom one, and the price is acceptable. I’m planning to buy it later."

"Buy what? No need to buy, you and Xiao Ru can stay here first."

"You see, this place is so big, and living alone feels quite awkward."

"If Zuo Yiming and the others weren’t studying in Chongnuo City, they could also move in. It would be more lively with everyone living together."

"Alright, let’s not talk about this. I need to go out later, and I’ll take you out for a feast at noon."

Lu Lin said after washing up.

Yesterday, he submitted a Kongming White Ape to the Star Investigation Office, receiving at least one billion Federal Coins in subsidy. Considering Long Qianli’s personality and the Star Investigation Office’s efficiency, the money should be credited in a day or two.

Then, it would be no problem to treat Zhou Ziqiang to a feast every day.

"No need, Mr. Lu, that’s way too extravagant."

"I cooked some porridge this morning and fried a few sticks of dough. Would you like to try them?"

Lu Lin looked curiously at Zhou Ziqiang, seemingly surprised that he could cook.

"Really? Let me try."

Zhou Ziqiang grew up without a mother, living with his father and little sister.

His father was the deputy team leader of a Martial Artists Team in the Detective Department, usually not home much.

If he didn’t cook for himself, he had nothing to eat.

Gradually, after so many years, Zhou Ziqiang might not claim great skills, but at least his cooking tasted pretty good.

Lu Lin finished two bowls of porridge and downed a few sticks of dough, giving Zhou Ziqiang a thumbs-up.

"Since you can cook, let’s leave the cooking to you in the future. I’ll handle buying the ingredients and vegetables, and you’ll just take care of preparing them."

"Eating at home is really healthy."

"Okay, Mr. Lu, then leave it to me."

Zhou Ziqiang agreed readily.

Actually, he has a dream. One day, he wants to become a figure like Food God Liu Han, whose name strikes fear in the hearts of exotic beasts and alien races.

For now, he will focus on honing his cooking skills, and his ability will come slowly.

Lu Lin drove directly to Hua Qing Water Yard. Chen Shanshan was already at work, sipping a cup of tofu pudding.

Lu Lin took a glance and thought, huh, unusual.

She actually puts sugar in tofu pudding!

Unbelievable.

Lu Lin snorted and headed down the stairs under Chen Shanshan’s bewildered gaze.

He later learned there was a staircase beside the moving elevator. Young people should take the stairs more often instead of using elevators; it’s good for their health.

At Long Qianli’s office, just as Lu Lin was about to knock, Long Qianli’s voice came from within.

"Come in."

Lu Lin pushed the door open and saw a woman he didn’t want to see.

The cool woman who doesn’t talk.

"Hey Lu, you’re here."

"Did you have breakfast?"

"Yes, I have."

"Did Director Long call me here for something?"

Lu Lin kept his distance from Chen Xiran and did not go over to sit.

The reason he didn’t say anything to Chen Xiran yesterday was because it was work. The opponent was arrogant, and he couldn’t just leave work aside to pick a fight.

But today.

Lu Lin didn’t have work, so why be nice to her?

So what if she’s pretty? She’s not his wife, and he won’t tolerate it!

Long Qianli didn’t say anything, letting Lu Lin stand there.

"Let me tell you, you’ve passed the Elite Investigator evaluation, and your ability is rated as Level Three Stars."

"Future benefits and salaries will increase accordingly. You can check the details later."

"Level Three Stars?"

Chen Xiran suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Director Long, this doesn’t make sense. Didn’t you say this guy was only Level 2 Peak?"

"Also, he just joined and is already an Elite Investigator."

"I’m currently at Level 3 Peak, my strength is only rated as Level Three Two Stars, and my rank is merely Senior Investigator. This guy, just what makes him qualified."

Lu Lin was increasingly annoyed with this woman.

No matter how strong you are, your current duty is to follow the rules under Director Long, and workplace rules must be adhered to.

Deftly challenging the authority of supervisors like this might come back to bite her without knowing the reason.

"Xi Ran, Lu Lin successfully subdued three Level 3 Peak criminals yesterday. These people have blood on their hands, do you think you can manage that?"

"The rule of our Star Investigation Office is to determine combat power based on achievements, not cultivation."

"Hmph, what’s the big deal? It’s just three Level 3 Peak criminals. I can subdue them with one hand."

Chen Xiran discontentedly retorted, but then closed her mouth.

She was calculating inwardly, waiting for Director Long to finish the arrangements, then she would directly challenge Lu Lin and show him that not everyone is worthy of a Level Three Stars evaluation.

"Alright, Lu Lin, take the command."

"Yes."

Lu Lin stood with his legs straight, speaking solemnly.

"Lu Lin is appointed as the group leader of Team Nineteen at the Chongnuo City branch of the Star Investigation Office. Group members: Lu Lin, Chen Xiran, Fang Gang."

"I hope you can live up to the trust of the Federal Citizens and the Star Investigation Office, courageously forging ahead in the fight against criminals."

"Yes, Lu Lin accepts the command!"

Lu Lin replied loudly.

He instinctively glanced at Chen Xiran beside him, secretly thinking that hopefully this annoying woman wouldn’t be in his group.

"Director Long, is this why you called me here?"

"I refuse, I won’t be Lu Lin’s group member."

Chen Xiran was instantly furious.

With her intelligence, it was difficult to privately consult leaders about problems. Lu Lin smirked slightly.

He also didn’t want such a scatterbrained member in his group.

But it had to be said by her, and not by Lu Lin.

"Please rest assured, Director Long, I will definitely lead members Chen Xiran and Fang Gang as the tip of the knife for the Star Investigation Office, dedicatedly serving the federation and the citizens."

"Mr. Lu, you..."

"Director Long, I don’t want to be in Lu Lin’s group, I want to be with my Master’s group."

"Furthermore, Lu Lin is a newcomer who just joined, I won’t accept him as the group leader."

Chen Xiran was indeed infuriated, utterly lacking sophistication.

Lu Lin coldly laughed inwardly. Such a person, one wonders who recruited her. Without strong background connections, it’s truly not easy to remain here until now.

"Not accept?"

Long Qianli smiled: "Which aspects of him do you not accept?"

"As for switching groups, let’s not mention that. This is a decision made by the higher-ups, neither you nor I can change it."

Chen Xiran gritted her teeth and pondered.

She certainly knew that since this order has been given, it would definitely not be easily altered.

However, she wasn’t so foolish to defy an order truly, her intention was: "Director Long, I don’t accept him in any capacity, combat ability, investigation ability, intelligence gathering ability. How can a newcomer like him serve as group leader?"

"Director Long, I want to issue a challenge. If I can win, I’ll take over as the group leader."

Long Qianli smiled.

"Please come in."

The door was pushed open again, and a man with medium-length hair, still damp, walked in.

"Sorry, Director Long, I overslept this morning, apologies, apologies."

While speaking, he brushed away the hair covering his eyes, revealing a pair of blue eyes.

"No problem, I just started."

"Fang Gang, let me introduce you. This is Chen Xiran, this is Lu Lin. You’ll form Team Nineteen together henceforth. I hope you can work together seamlessly to complete each task."

"Rest assured, Director Long, I have no problem at all."

Fang Gang said straightening up.

"Director Long, what about my case?"

Seeing the unreliable Fang Gang join them, Chen Xiran felt even more annoyed.

She was a top graduate of Hua Xia Police College, criminals subdued, operations participated in, cultivation levels, all of which were outstanding in school.

After three years at the Star Investigation Office, she was on the verge of finishing her internship, only to be assigned to this garbage Team Nineteen.

The group leader was the newly joined Lu Lin, a novice headstrong lad, and the member was someone who overslept in the morning, missing even Director Long’s briefing.

She couldn’t stand it.

She wanted to be the group leader.

Henceforth, Lu Lin and Fang Gang would have to obediently follow her commands.

"What about it?"

"How do you want to approach it?" Long Qianli continued smiling without revealing any stance.

"I want to challenge Lu Lin!"

"I want to be the group leader!"