Chapter 323 - 323 303 Invitation

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323: Chapter 303: Invitation 323: Chapter 303: Invitation It was already past one o’clock, but the small student cafeteria was still bustling with students. Many of them were newcomers, full of hope and excitement… The seniors had already settled into their own routines, so either it was the newcomers who were going to the cafeteria, or they were taking their meals away from there. Lu Ping’an sat in a seat by the wall, and across from him was a girl with an uneasy look on her face. “Mei Yuge, right? Congratulations, your Awakening is complete?” The one who had called him was the girl he had encountered earlier that morning, the one who had gotten him involved in the police station for the first time… He rarely remembered names, but he remembered hers. “Um, yeah, thank you, I was in good shape at the time…” The girl began to speak, only to stop midway. She was a bit shy, a bit embarrassed… The thought of having lunch with a “stranger” on the first day of school had genuinely startled her. But whether it was the help in the morning or the BUFF, she already owed a favor, and when the other offered to return the favor by treating her to a meal, she couldn’t rightly refuse. Treating her to a meal was a small matter, the only worry was whether he was trying to ask for more. Not all special agents were good people, and the brutal scene from earlier still haunted her. She was probably going to have nightmares tonight… “Huh, don’t get me wrong, I’m not interested in flat, underdeveloped girls.” With that one sentence, he put the girl’s hesitations to rest. She stared at him, annoyed, ‘So what was his intention then?’ “This one, and this one as well. I’ll have one of each.” Lu Ping’an ordered a meal casually. He looked at the girl and activated his Spirit Vision… Just a faint glow, no stronger than an ordinary person. So this was a recently Awakened Secret Keeper? “I should be the one saying thanks. I got caught up in a bit of an awkward situation back there, and your call came just in time… Don’t think it was an excuse, I’m a Contractor, it’s publicly available information on the official website, my profession prohibits lying.” In an instant, the girl breathed a sigh of relief. She has actually been a little worried. She had initially agreed to dine with her classmates, she just wanted to call and say thank you. But before she could open her mouth, the person on the other end of the line asked her out to lunch, as she owed him a favor she couldn’t decline. “I’ll be having dinner with my classmates, so I won’t be returning to the special service team or home tonight.” And at this time, Meow also sent a message. She was in the regular division, probably mingling with her classmates right now. “The newcomers are all networking right now, aren’t they? The first few days seem to be crucial for socializing? Didn’t your classmates invite you to eat together?” ‘Can’t this person communicate? If it weren’t for you, I would have been dining with my girlfriends and hitting the streets.’ However, after pondering for a moment, Mei Yuge shook her head. “It’s probably a good thing I didn’t go. Our class has a bit of an odd vibe.” An odd vibe? Oh, the high fatality rate of X-07 agents? “How many…uh, I’m a Contractor, I can’t lie. I can be quite straightforward. If I say something wrong, I apologize in advance.” Remembering the scenes from not long ago, the girl’s face immediately turned pale. “Out of a class of 60, only 21 remain…we might merge with the class next door…” At her words, Lu Ping’an was somewhat surprised. Although he had doubts about the success rate of the X-07 agent, it should have been over half, considering the generally strong physical and mental state of young people, he conservatively estimated a success rate of over 60%. Since he had his doubts, he asked directly in a very “straight-guy” manner. “I’ve heard about the drug, isn’t the success rate 71%? Even if you’re unlucky, it shouldn’t be lower than 50%.” Upon hearing those words, Mei Yuge’s expression grew even more awful. She remembered being in that small room, watching her “classmates” mutate or drop dead one after another. “…Some people died, some turned into monsters and were killed on the spot by seniors, and many regretted it and dropped out at the last moment…” This undeniably exceeded Lu Ping’an’s expectations. He had originally assumed that each person would be sent into a separate room to receive the agent, the next one going in only after a success. If so, roughly 40 people should have remained, but the reality was only around 20. Looks like they did the “Awakening” in public? Then, seeing people die in front of them, would inevitably lead many people to quit at the last moment… “Tch, what a waste. Well, I hope they have enough backup students.” Lu Ping’an’s sigh made Mei Yuge’s eyes widen in disbelief. A normal person would lament the death of the young, the sorrow of lost life, the cruelty of it all, wouldn’t they? Mei Yuge came per Lu Ping’an’s call, partly because she couldn’t bear the “funeral” like atmosphere among her classmates. “…In my opinion, they care too much about you, maybe even spoiling you a bit. They showed you this to give you one last chance to back out. After all, those without strong will or realization would be doomed in this profession sooner or later.” Both freshmen, they were completely different people at the small desk. The gap between their strengths was vast, and more than that, they viewed the world and its values very differently. Mei Yuge suddenly fell silent, feeling a bit uncomfortable and unable to understand. Lu Ping’an didn’t need her understanding, it was just a means of extricating himself. Since lunch had arrived, he continued to eat silently. However, he did notice the chasm between students. The pure “ordinary people” who came from the preparatory class had a huge gap with those admitted into the normal and logistics class. And the regular students of those two classes were worlds apart from him, an “old hand.” “It seems we can’t play together…” He was becoming disinclined to spend time in that dorm… It wasn’t that he was repulsed, it’s just that they really couldn’t seem to connect. If they continuously interacted, both of them would feel awkward. He estimated that those “classmates” wouldn’t be of any use until their sophomore year and wondered if they could even meet the entry standard for the Special Service Team by graduation. If all he needed was a place to sleep, Lu Ping’an had options…He could use the Secret Realm for its double-speed power-ups, right? Staying with ordinary students, on the other hand, might expose quite a bit. As for Ancient City University’s top ten (the ninth) on the entrance exam, he technically had “dormitory upgrade privileges “, but they were unnecessary according to his plans. “The club upgrade process should be expedited.” The club is the grassroots team unit for small campus activities. Since it is a team unit, it naturally has a team headquarters. Hua senior sister’s “castle in the sky” had left a significant impression on Lu Ping’an. These “Small worlds” and “half-planes” are like add-ons, hanging above the Secret Realm of Ancient City University. They aren’t usually too large and don’t allow for self-made rules. More often, they are just a small, separate compartment with some bizarre yet beneficial recovery facilities. Evidently, this resource is extremely limited, and applying for it not only required “competition” and “contests” but also a certain club level requirement. Back in the day, Hua senior sister used this to entice Lu Ping’an to join…he has wanted to have his own ever since. Now, with conditions met, Lu Ping’an planned to grab one, use his “dormitory upgrade rights” to have the school help him renovate it at a low price, and use it as a base for himself and his friends on campus. A private and isolated space was easier to keep secret and was instrumental for his operations. However, Lu Ping’an’s “Rebirth Business Group” was at level zero, and only clubs of three or higher were qualified to participate in the lowest level “club residence” competition. “Let me see, the conditions to upgrade to level one… Do we just need enough members? Five people? I only have Xue En and Meow. We are short by two.” So, Lu Ping’an turned his attention to the girl in front of him. “Uh, don’t you think returning the favour of a meal with two big favours is too much?” “Pfft!” The girl sprayed her coffee onto the table. Lu Ping’an calmly dodged it, only a look of disgust crossing his face. Then, the girl came to her senses, trembling all over. Sure enough, he wasn’t going to let her go so easily. The legendary campus bullying period had arrived. Had she fallen for it? “I have a club here. I lack people for an upgrade. You join. Ideally, bring your classmates. Rest easy, we don’t need you to do anything. Or to put it more accurately, the less you do, the better.” The girl shrunk back in fear, he’s not even going to spare her classmates! Was the world of professionals this harsh? Were they forcibly recruiting?! Getting people to join, asking them not to do anything? What was he up to? She wanted him to stay away! But Lu Pingan had his reasons for targeting this preparatory student. Even for normal students in normal classes, joining a club is an essential part of professional development. The preparatory class that has barely become a quasi-professional class is nothing without a year of accumulation, they won’t be accepted into any club. Recruiting them to achieve the necessary number of members, then wishing them well in their second and third years to pursue their own future would be beneficial for both parties. With club experience, it would be easier for them to embark on a professional path. Upon thinking, he realized it really was a win-win situation and decided to go ahead with it. Given it was a win-win, Lu Pingan couldn’t be bothered to explain. After eating his fill, he disregarded the shrunken girl in front of him, he simply stood up to pay and left. Since he was getting her to help, he considered this minor thing trivial. He was notably better off than typical students. Before leaving, he casually left a sentence behind. “I’ll come to find you.” On the other hand, the girl was terrified and teary-eyed, her face full of despair, losing hope for life. “As expected, his invitation for a meal was fake, he…he is coming to find me… Whimper… Is this the real world? It’s brutal and so dark.”

Chapter 323 - 323 303 Invitation

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