Chapter 38: Returning to School

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Chapter 38 of "Atlas of Heaven and Earth" starts with unexpected events: After the Tuotu car left the old camp, it soon got onto the main road.... Find out more!

After the Tuotu car left the old camp, it soon got onto the main road. Chen Chuan looked back and said, "That place used to be a military camp, didn't it?" Wei Chang'an replied, "Exactly, it was a sentry post left from the great pioneering days, taken over by Fatty Guo. No one manages it now. Most of the Bloodstain Gang leaders stick together in the city, but Fatty Guo doesn't get along well with the gang members, preferring to hang around outside the city." Chen Chuan pondered for a moment; the contraband that Qiu Huzi dealt with came from Central City, and the national highway here leads straight to Central City. No one would believe there's no connection between the two. Wei Chang'an said, "You're quite the junior, clean and decisive. That kick, tsk tsk, to be honest, even your Brother Wei might not withstand it. Don't worry, I'll record it truthfully. If I don't give you an excellent evaluation on your academic assessment, I'm not human." Chen Chuan thought for a while and said, "Brother Wei, you mentioned earlier that with enough evaluations, one could get a certificate. What's that about? I didn't see it in the admission guide." Wei Chang'an explained, "This is actually your mentor's responsibility, but I'll tell you in advance. You saw that everyone in the Bloodstain Gang carries weapons, but have you thought about why we didn't bring anything today? Your Brother Wei is here as a client today, so it's not appropriate to carry weapons. The reason we didn't get you a weapon is that Wuyi students are generally not allowed to carry weapons outside. Here, you must pass a weapons certification to legally carry weapons anywhere, including small-caliber pistols and rifles. However, firearms are strictly regulated, requiring reporting every time they're used, which is troublesome. Carrying cold weapons is no problem. This certification can only be obtained at Wuda[-], and it's valid for a lifetime, not just within our Dashun Republic but recognized worldwide. Although some places allow carrying weapons, it's only valid locally. Outside the area, unless pre-arranged for a temporary permit, carrying weapons is not allowed, and it involves other complications, making it very troublesome. In addition, there are many other useful certificates that rely on these assignment tasks to boost evaluations, such as the "Armor Certification," which is even harder to obtain. It allows wearing protective clothing of a specified level, rendering most firearms ineffective against you. There's a saying, "Armed and armored, nothing is forbidden," meaning for fighters like us, with armor and weapons, there's hardly any normal restraint."Chen Chuan thought that if he could obtain a weapon certification, or even an armor certification, it would indeed be great, significantly increasing his survival rate. Not to mention, if he had protective clothing, the stone that took his predecessor's life would pose much less of a threat to him. He asked, "Are there many such external assignments? With so many students at Wuda[-] every year, probably all kinds of things can be handled, right?" Wei Chang'an glanced at Chen Chuan, "Junior, you still don't understand your current status. You should get used to it sooner. Do you know what kind of people pass the retest? Have you visited the academy? Do you know the martial arts hall, right behind the auditorium, in a line?" Chen Chuan said, "I've seen it once, it's very beautiful, quite large." Wei Chang'an said, "That martial arts hall was built five years ago with huge investments from various donors. It can accommodate two thousand students for martial arts competitions simultaneously, but that's the stage for second-class students. They are supposed to win honors and fame through arena competitions, martial arts contests, to become star fighters, or to serve as security personnel in various departments. As for us? What the higher-ups expect from us is to manage and restrain them, to suppress them when necessary, to become the cornerstone of maintaining the stability of this country and even the world. That's why only first-class students like us can undertake those external assignments and obtain certifications!" He smiled, "Of course, if you are ambitious and wish to further your studies, you can continue your education at the school, become a teacher, and perhaps have the chance to be recommended to the main campus, to learn more advanced martial arts knowledge. If you are outstanding enough, you might even get the opportunity to enter Central City." Chen Chuan said, "Since the higher-ups are so wary of students with martial prowess, why do they expand enrollment every year?" Wei Chang'an said, "It's the trend of the times." He glanced at the rearview mirror, turned a corner, and smiled, "You'll understand in the future." Seeing that he was speaking in riddles, Chen Chuan didn't press further and asked instead, "Brother Wei mentioned Central City, are there teachers from Central City at our Wuyi?" "Yes, but they are limited to teaching recommended students, and not just any recommended students. Only those who are truly qualified and talented will be taught. Moreover, this teacher doesn't stay for long each year, and we hardly ever see him. What? Interested in Central City? Understandable, your Brother Wei has thought about it too, but... it's hard! The recommendation spots each year are given by the upper echelons of the academy, and most are selected from those recommended students. But it's good to have dreams, just remember..."He slowed the car down a bit, turned his head, and said seriously, "There are strict boundaries among students at the school. Students of what level do what kind of things and achieve what kind of accomplishments. Recommended students do what recommended students do, and first-class students do what first-class students do. It must conform to the rules, and never cross the boundary. Only then can you not be afraid of doing wrong, otherwise..." At this point, a bit of melancholy appeared in his eyes, and he shook his head, saying, "Just remember these words." Chen Chuan didn't ask further. Wei Chang'an drove directly to the Patrol Bureau Headquarters in Ding'an District of Yangzhi City, took Qiu Huzi out and brought him in. After a while, he came back and handed Chen Chuan three forms, "Come, sign here, all three." Chen Chuan took them over and saw that it was a commission completion report. It basically described today's process in detail, clearly stating what the two people had done, described very objectively. At the end of the executor column, Wei Chang'an's signature was in front, with a blank space left behind. seaʀᴄh thё NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After reading it, Chen Chuan also picked up a pen and signed his name behind. Wei Chang'an waited for him to finish signing, took it back, went into the patrol bureau again, and soon came back, giving him a stamped copy, saying, "Alright, keep this one for yourself, take good care of it. The school will receive an attachment from the patrol bureau later, which will add a note to your academic evaluation. By the way, remember to get a personal seal later, and when you have time, open a personal account. I'll transfer the money to you then, so you don't have to make another trip." Chen Chuan folded the form and put it away, smiling, "What, is there money too?" Wei Chang'an laughed, "You didn't think it was free work, did you? All commission tasks come with payment. That's why Brother Wei is bringing you along. As for how much, you won't be shortchanged. By the way, it's almost noon. Brother Wei will take you to a good place for a meal, and then send you back to school in the afternoon?" Chen Chuan said, "No need to trouble Brother Wei. School starts today, I'd better return to school early and eat at the Wuyi cafeteria." "Alright then." Wei Chang'an drove Chen Chuan all the way to the male student dormitory building of Wuyi University[-], saying, "Brother Wei will leave you here."Chen Chuan unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and stepped out, pulling his suitcase into his hand. He turned back and said, "Brother Wei." "Hmm?" Wei Chang'an was bending over, looking at the mud stains on the car's body. Hearing this, he looked up. Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Throw away the mop that Captain Wei hid." After saying that, he turned around and walked into the building. Wei Chang'an's expression stiffened for a moment, then he smiled, "This kid." He shook his head, got into the car, reversed, and drove away from there, arriving at the administrative office building. After getting out of the car, he went directly to the fifth floor, familiar with the way, and found the Admissions Office. He knocked on the door from outside, and Bian Feng, sitting behind the desk, glanced up, "Come in." Wei Chang'an walked in and placed the written report on the desk. Bian Feng picked it up and said, "All settled?" "Yes, Teacher Bian, this kid is really good." Wei Chang'an couldn't help but praise, "But why assign him a task on the first day of school? Is it that urgent? Don't tell me it's just because he's involved in this matter." Bian Feng read through the report, put it down, and looked up, "Just in case. If after today, someone frees up their hands, they might use various reasons to block him, and he could be stuck at school for half a semester, going nowhere." He waved the report in his hand, "But with this, it's much better, we can give him more support." Wei Chang'an understood. When assigning tasks, most of the time the entrusting party requires the cooperating students to have experience and a track record. Without that, others won't choose you. You need to know that there are many students at the same time, if someone beats you to it, you'll fall behind step by step. It's not hard to manipulate, just find an excuse to block you and you have nothing to say. By then, while others are advancing, you can only watch from behind. Moreover, he saw the deeper intentions of the school management. The more times students interact with various departments of the Civil Affairs Bureau and various entrusting parties, the more outstanding their track record, the greater the rewards, and it's easier to get scholarships. This makes it harder for people to manipulate you financially. If the success rate of assigned tasks is high, then all parties will woo and flatter you. After all, no one wants to go against money, and with the school's support, a network of connections will spread both inside and outside the school. These invisible things can sometimes be of great help, and even if someone wants to move against you, they'll have to think twice.He thought of this and became serious, saying, "After all, Chen Chuan is also from our Patrol Bureau family. Teacher Bian, promise me, don't push him to that position. I really don't want to see the scene from two years ago again." Bian Feng was silent for a moment before saying, "We have all learned from the mistakes of two years ago and will not repeat them." …… ……

Chapter 38: Returning to School

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