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Xie Dongcheng was also at B Level, but he was indeed someone sent down from the upper echelons of the headquarters, and his authority was certainly greater than that of Chen Rui.
As Chen Rui left the group of seven, he couldn't help but add, "If you want to enter the dream again, remember to find me. I won't be giving any discounts."
Xie Dongcheng felt flustered by Chen Rui's words and forced a smile. "Don't listen to his nonsense. If you want to experience the dream, please contact your respective liaison as before."
"Let's discuss the issue regarding this Member in detail," someone finally redirected the conversation.
Peng Hao walked over to Chen Rui, raised his wine glass, and pretended to say, "Cheers! Are you feeling great? Did I get you good?" Chen Rui lightly clinked glasses with him.
"Of course it feels great! If I see you unhappy, it makes me happy, you know?" Peng Hao grinned.
"Oh?"
"But I still have to thank you for getting Ye Han out so quickly. Haha, let's do it like this next time."
"Forget it." Chen Rui ignored Peng Hao and walked over to Ye Han. "Have you thought about it? Which group will you transfer to?"
Ye Han shook his head. "What concerns me is this kind of behavior, not myself. Even if I know about it and didn't participate, I would still feel this way. So transferring to another group wouldn't help."
"What should we do then? Have you made up your mind?"
"I don't know, but I do know that what we're doing is definitely not a good thing!" Ye Han's voice was low but filled with undeniable conviction. He suddenly lifted his head and looked directly at Chen Rui.
"To die loyal and faithful, or to live in doubt without suspicion," Chen Rui said slowly. "You should understand the reasoning behind this."
"I can't do it! I understand, but I can't do it!"
"Everything has two sides. Perhaps what we are doing now doesn't seem like a good thing—deceiving people's feelings and accumulating wealth. But in the long run, the plan we have may still be achievable. If it truly comes to fruition, all the previous wrongs will seem trivial. Even if the realization of the plan is far off, I believe that for them, if spending millions could buy back something that is usually unattainable, they would gladly do it."
"So, don't dwell on the darkness; think more about the beauty we can create." Chen Rui smiled. "At least in dreams, when pushed to the brink, they will be honest with each other. Can't you see that?"
"I still can't compare to you. Perhaps it really is a good thing. I'll take my leave now."
"Are you going to find your old friend? Peng Hao must be thrilled." Chen Rui laughed heartily, drawing curious glances from those around.
Ye Han was also amused. "If he really had feelings, why wouldn't he dare to confess? I think he's just straddling multiple boats and doesn't want to overstep."
"Hey, you seem to care about him a lot. Looks like you have some interest in him too." Chen Rui quickly excused himself. He noticed that Ye Han's ears were turning increasingly red, and to avoid any awkwardness, he decided to leave and give her some time to compose herself.
"Is Peng Hao cursed with love? He was also ambiguous with that previous client." Chen Rui thought as he scanned the crowd for the slender figure.
"Looking for me?" Xiong Kai approached from behind. "I knew you were looking for me; it's always at this time we chat, and it feels like there's no relaxation at all."
"Better early than late; let's keep it simple," Chen Rui replied with an embarrassed smile.
"Yeah, it's always my simplicity that leads to you asking all sorts of questions. In the end, that simple solution worked out..."
"Alright, I won't say anything this time. Let's start from that point of descent."
"According to the data: these seven people are divided into four groups. You know the specifics already; let's get straight to it." Xiong Kai paused for a moment. "Don't interrupt; if you say one word, I won't continue."
"Okay! Okay!" Chen Rui laughed awkwardly.
"A group: Guo Luxing and Lin Yan, I won't go into their background. Guo Luxing was definitely the type of playboy. According to the data, since his birth two years ago, he has had a total of one hundred and forty-four romantic interests, with the longest relationship lasting six months and the shortest less than a week. Ever since Lin Yan, who works at Yongchang, scolded him once, he hasn't dated anyone since." At this point, Xiong Kai paused involuntarily; he had become accustomed to this part of the rhythm.
"For the past two years, there hasn't been any substantial progress between the two. However, one point is worth mentioning: a year ago, Guo Luxing gave up his executive director rights, withdrew from the board of directors, and resigned as vice president, completely letting go to be just a major shareholder. This is quite rare."
"Indeed, that's the key point."
"Analysis of the first group: In times of disaster, Guo Luxing demonstrates his manly character and makes Lin Yan's heart flutter; overall, the effect is not bad."
"Good, continue."
"Second group: Yu Shiming and Liu Xiwen. This group is basically an older version of the previous one. However, unlike the first pair who are lukewarm towards each other, these two have clicked since they met. But perhaps because both are somewhat closed off individuals, what they present on the surface is often a facade; their true selves are hidden deep within and can only be revealed to someone special."
"Wait a minute, what do you mean by 'someone special'?" Chen Rui asked in confusion.
"It can mean many things—life partners, confidants, or it can refer to mutual understanding."
"Mutual understanding? Are you crazy?"
"Yes! It's crazy—it's a mental issue that might stem from past experiences. We can't really understand it in detail. So for this group's analysis, unlike the previous one: they might be good friends or may already be good friends, but this dream didn't significantly advance their relationship; the outcome is still not ideal." Xiong Kai casually tugged at his tie and spoke in a tone befitting an elder.
"Hey, don't act like you're so much older than me; you're only a few years older."
"Being in college still counts as being older. Now let's move on to the third group: Xu Tao and Xu Yao. These two brothers have a nine-year age gap, so there is indeed a generation gap. We don't know exactly what issues exist between them. Unfortunately, their relationship doesn't seem to have improved much due to this incident; thus this group also represents a regret in this dream."
"What about Zhang Shi?"
"This person has a very special background. He doesn't follow the normal path when entering dreams. He holds a letter of introduction from the upper echelons, so it's not easy for us to gather information about him."
"Thank you for your hard work. Let's leave it at that for now." Chen Rui smiled and clinked glasses with Xiong Kai, who then walked away.
"Ah, this is really complicated. It seems this group of people won't be easy to handle." Chen Rui walked from the edge of the hall and slipped into the kitchen to find Jia Guang.
Jia Guang was not a professional chef; only a few knew that this head chef was a former commander from the Air Force Unit. Rumor had it that he had been injured and voluntarily applied for a new profession, but from his appearance, there were no obvious signs of injury. Only those with a particularly close relationship knew that he possessed exceptional combat skills. While it was unrealistic for him to represent China in the Olympics, based on his skill level, he could at least be considered a first-class athlete in combat sports.
Although his technical level might only be that of a first-class athlete, when it came to actual fighting, even elite athletes were no match for him. After all, there is a significant difference between the movements practiced in competitions and those used in real combat; once he got into action, it was often difficult for someone like him to control the intensity.
However, what truly showcased his value was his intelligence network, which could almost rival that of the National Security Department. While this might be an exaggeration, up until now, Chen Rui had not encountered anyone whose intelligence was more reliable than Jia Guang's.
"Bro! I miss you!"
"Get lost. If you have something to say, just say it." Jia Guang didn't even look at Chen Rui as his fingers flew across the screen of his phone.
"I want to ask you something." Chen Rui offered a cigarette and pulled out a lighter.
Jia Guang caught it with his mouth and held the cigarette between his lips. Such a gesture of lighting a cigarette was rarely seen in society anymore, but Chen Rui didn't mind his rudeness; in fact, he felt somewhat impressed.
If someone behaves politely in front of outsiders, they can be considered well-mannered, cultured, and refined. However, if they are overly formal in front of their own brother, it feels distant.
When Chen Rui first met Jia Guang, he felt an inexplicable familiarity, as if they were long-lost relatives or friends who had lost contact after studying together. However, after searching through his memories and finding no similar information about Jia Guang, he came to understand it as a connection of kindred spirits.
Moreover, Jia Guang seemed to treat Chen Rui differently; at various times and in different situations, he never regarded Chen Rui as an outsider. This made Chen Rui gradually accustomed to this kind of relationship in a somewhat confused manner.
"Hey! Everyone else is getting better and better, but you're just getting worse and worse. Are you doing this on purpose to mess with me?" Jia Guang complained after taking a puff. When Chen Rui was first promoted to team leader, he was smoking Fragrant Champion, but now he's down to Li Qun. The quality has been declining steadily, and Jia Guang couldn't help but wonder if next he would pull out a pack of Ten Channels. No! It might even be Five Channels!
"It's just a habit. I don't know why, but I like this flavor. It is a bit strange, right? Haha." Chen Rui chuckled, scratching the back of his head shyly.
"Whatever, it suits me fine. I really can't get used to Fragrant Champion anyway. Let's get down to business." Jia Guang said.
"It's about the group we're responsible for this time. There's someone with a rather special identity among them. Can you check his background for me? We wouldn't want to offend anyone we shouldn't." Chen Rui smiled, showing his true self only in front of a select few, just like before with Xiong Kai; he was that kind of person.
"What's the name?"
"Zhang Shi."
"Got it. If there's nothing else, you can leave now. We're going to be busy soon, and you're just getting in the way." Jia Guang issued the dismissal without any hesitation, not bothering to explain why he, as the head chef, wasn't actually cooking.
"Alright, alright. Thanks for your help!"
"Understood. I won't forget."
After Chen Rui left, Jia Guang opened his phone and dialed a contact labeled as 1 in his address book.
Tomorrow is National Day; there will be two updates at 6 PM.
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