Chapter 463 - 234: Promotion and a Raise, a New Pinnacle of Life
Chapter 463: Chapter 234: Promotion and a Raise, a New Pinnacle of Life
"That’s not quite right, Advisor Yang."
Shao Wei waved his hand and said seriously, "Liu Fu’s abilities and contributions are real and tangible. He helped us solve a huge problem, obtain crucial evidence, and performed meritorious service in cracking the case."
"He fully deserves this honor and reward. If not for his special circumstances, we would have wanted to hold a commendation ceremony for him! Haha!"
Xiaowang and Xiaoli, who were beside him, nodded repeatedly.
"In that case, on behalf of Liu Fu, thank you, Captain Shao, and thank you to the city bureau for their recognition and reward." Yang Qi no longer refused and accepted with a smile.
"By the way, where is Liu Fu?" Shao Wei looked around curiously.
Hearing this, Yang Qi turned his head and called out toward the top of the sofa’s backrest.
"Liu Fu, come out for a moment. Say hello to Captain Shao and the two officers, and thank them for giving you the award."
Under the astonished gazes of Shao Wei and the others, the air above a spot on the sofa’s backrest seemed to ripple like water. A chameleon, its body color a near-perfect match for the sofa’s fabric, slowly materialized.
Its protruding eyes swiveled flexibly, looked at Shao Wei and his two companions, and then it let out a faint hiss. ’Thanks.’
"Amazing! I’m amazed by Liu Fu’s ability every single time I see it!"
Shao Wei exclaimed, watching Liu Fu’s agile form with growing fondness.
"Liu Fu, keep up the good work and continue to contribute to society!"
Xiaowang and Xiaoli couldn’t help but laugh as well, repeatedly expressing their amazement.
Liu Fu hissed softly again, then its body flickered and it slowly faded away, as if melting into the air.
"That skill is just incredible!" Shao Wei exclaimed once more.
After a bit more small talk and a sip of tea, Shao Wei and his two companions got up to leave.
Yang Qi saw the three of them to the door and watched the police car drive away before turning back inside.
’So Liu Fu is a police lizard now.’
Of his Guardian Beasts, all but Ta Xue now possessed good fortune that flowed back to him.
’Excellent!’
...
That evening, Yang Qi entered the Cultivation Chamber on the second floor as usual.
The Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array flowed with light, and the pure Five Elements Spiritual Qi coalesced into a mist.
Yang Qi sat cross-legged in the center of the array, circulated the Great Derivation Spirit-Controlling Technique, and began to cultivate.
Soon, the feedback from their good fortune began to bolster him.
A few of the streams were thicker than the others—the effect of the deepened good fortune from Xiaojiu, Bai Wan, Hu Zi, and Leopard.
Inside his Dantian, a pale green vortex of qi, nourished by both the feedback of good fortune and the pure Spiritual Qi, began to spin faster and faster. The crystalline gleam at its center grew more distinct.
The aptitude of his Five Elements Spiritual Roots had recently improved. At this critical juncture, with his fortune bolstered and his cultivation progressing smoothly, this improvement became the final push that broke the equilibrium.
VMMMM—
His Dantian trembled lightly. The qi vortex contracted sharply inward, then abruptly expanded. It seemed to have grown a full size larger, its rotational path becoming more profound. As the Magical Power flowed, it faintly carried the sound of wind and thunder, but this quickly subsided, returning to tranquility.
Late Stage of Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer.
’Success!’
He slowly opened his eyes. A divine light flashed in their depths before quickly receding, his gaze returning to its usual calm.
Feeling the Magical Power in his body, which had become denser and purer, and the slight expansion of his Spiritual Sense’s range, Yang Qi broke into a satisfied smile.
...
The next few days were peaceful again.
He cared for the animals during the day and continued his cultivation routine at night.
In his spare time, he finished the homework assigned by Teacher Song Chunfang, occasionally played with "Stone" for a bit, took Tuantuan for a walk in the evening, or let Happy and Huan the Second out for some fresh air.
Over at Red Star, the relationship of the "Leopard Couple" continued to heat up. The photos and videos Tong Xiaoyue sent every day were practically bubbling with romance, much to the gratification of Yang Qi, the "Matchmaker."
One morning, a little after ten, the sun was shining brightly.
Yang Qi had just finished cleaning the raccoon enclosure and was rinsing off his tools to put them away when his phone went DING-DONG. It was a WeChat message.
He dried his hands, took out his phone, and saw it was from Hu Haodong.
"Brother Qi, something’s happened! That kid Chen Ze got into a fight last night and hurt someone. The park found out and wants to fire him."
"Chen Ze is a contract worker. I’m afraid things look bad for him this time."
"Brother Qi, the director and the others all think highly of you. Can you help put in a good word for him?"
"Chen Ze can be a loudmouth, but he’s not a bad guy. There must have been a reason for what happened."
After reading the messages, Yang Qi’s brow furrowed slightly.
’Chen Ze is being fired for getting into a fight?’
Yang Qi walked to a quiet corner near the enclosure and called Hu Haodong back.
"Dongzi, what exactly happened? Where is Chen Ze now?" Yang Qi asked, getting straight to the point.
"He should be in the dorms right now."
Hu Haodong’s voice was filled with anxiety. "I just heard the news. Last night at a barbecue stall, Chen Ze got into a fight with a bunch of drunk, troublemaking thugs. One of them hit his head and needed stitches, so they called the police."
"Chen Ze was taken in to give a statement. Even though the other party started it and he was technically acting heroically, he still caused an injury. The police have a record of it now."
"First thing this morning, HR found out."
Hu Haodong caught his breath. "The leadership said they’re cracking down right now. Someone with a record who gets into fights hurts the organization’s image. They said he has to be dealt with to make an example of him."
"Brother Qi, you know a lot of the leaders. Can you help pass a message along, see if there’s any room for negotiation? Even a pay cut or a demerit would be fine."
Yang Qi understood.
Because Chen Ze was a contract worker, he didn’t have the same protections as a formally employed staff member. It was more flexible to deal with him, and easier to make an example out of him.
In the current environment, where the organization’s image and stability are prioritized, the leadership’s decision to fire him was not surprising.
"I understand. I’ll go see Chen Ze first and ask about the specifics," Yang Qi said.