CHAPTER 97: CHAPTER 97: A CHANCE ENCOUNTER

The treatment of eight million for resettlement is definitely not the highest here.

But since the whole family has moved to Hedong City, Chen Shouyi did not want to make any other plans.

Moreover, compared to the treatment, he values the safety of Hedong City more, after all, it is the provincial capital, resources are concentrated, and the Provincial Military Region is stationed here, making it undoubtedly safer than other places.

Before long, a young assistant brought over a new brochure at a jog and distributed it to the martial artists nearby: "Take a look, the benefits of Hedong City have changed!"

Chen Shouyi took a copy of the Hedong City brochure, feeling the warmth of it, evidently just printed not long ago.

He flipped through it roughly and found that the benefits of Hedong City were indeed not bad.

For example, the otherworld training room operated by the Hedong City Government can be used for free.

Also, there are tax exemptions.

In addition, the city government subsidy for martial artists is as high as twenty thousand. If you add the national unified subsidy for martial artists of ten thousand and the provincial subsidy of another twenty thousand, the monthly income alone can reach fifty thousand, enough to live comfortably in Hedong.

This doesn’t even include the salary from the unit he will be seconded to.

In fact, this is also to meet the basic material needs of martial artists.

The saying goes, "The martial artist violates the law with force," and the personal force of this kind of people is too strong; they strike as fast as lightning and run as fast as a galloping horse. They can even initially fight against firearms, essentially making them kings among soldiers. If they risk everything for profit, who can stop them?

Chen Shouyi waited for the person ahead to leave before stepping forward and sitting down.

"Hello, hello, welcome to choose Hedong City. Is there anything you want to know? Feel free to ask." The Hedong City representative said politely, adopting a very humble posture.

"I just want to ask, if I join Hedong City, which unit will I go to?" Chen Shouyi thought for a moment and asked.

The assistant next to him quickly handed over a document.

The Hedong City representative glanced at it.

"Name: Chen Shouyi

Age: seventeen

...

Physical fitness assessment: excellent

Combat assessment: excellent"

Seeing this, he couldn’t help but feel a boost of spirit, immediately paying more attention: "Hello, Mr. Chen. For newly joined martial artists like you, according to personal inclination, there are generally three directions to choose from.

First, to be seconded to the district public security bureau, which is usually quite leisurely, but requires martial artists’ assistance in extreme situations occasionally.

Second, to be attached to various levels of district governments, taking on some idle positions.

Third, if you are interested in politics, you can also take on substantive positions. According to relevant regulations, you generally start with a treatment equivalent to a principal section-level position."

The benefits of the relevant positions are that the first one is the highest, with a basic salary of about thirty thousand, bonuses upon completing tasks, and martial artist merit points. The second and third are according to the normal civil servant position’s salary."

Chen Shouyi pondered slightly and immediately ruled out the last option.

He has no interest in politics; the thought of working nine to five every day sends shivers down his spine.

In comparison, he prefers to practice martial arts every day. The feeling of growing stronger little by little with effort motivates him greatly.

As for the second option, it is indeed leisurely, but he cannot gain any martial artist merit points from it. He still wanted to buy a few more sticks of divine marrow and divine blood, not only for himself but also to prepare a few for his family.

Especially his parents, who are getting on in years, and such things clearly have the effects of prolonging life, preventing disease, and strengthening the body.

...

Having decided, Chen Shouyi no longer hesitated, took the pen, filled out the letter of intent, and the Hedong City representative processed the filing procedures on the spot.

The official entry will take place on the upcoming Monday, three days later.

As for the eight million resettlement fee, it will be credited to his bank account in the afternoon.

He walked out of the Hedong Grand Hotel, took off his suit, and draped it over his arm.

"Lower District Public Security Bureau."

He said to himself, unable to help feeling a little nostalgic.

Who would have thought a few months ago he would end up being a policeman, albeit an amateur one?

What was his dream before?

Seems like a scientist...

...

"Chen Shouyi!?" Walking on the road, he heard someone calling him; the voice was very familiar. He turned his head following the sound.

"Teacher Wang, what are you doing here?" Chen Shouyi said in surprise.

Unexpectedly, he saw Wang Ruyue here, his former tutor.

Next to her stood a youthful, fair-skinned lady with an oval face, holding big and small bags in her hands, clearly indicating the two were shopping.

"Recently moved to Hedong. What are you doing in a suit? I almost didn’t recognize you dressed like this," Wang Ruyue said with a gentle smile. She wore a light green casual shirt and low-waist jeans, showing off her perfect curvy waist.

"Just came from a relatively formal occasion, so wearing a suit makes me look more mature," Chen Shouyi explained.

Wang Ruyue didn’t press on: "Indeed, you’ve matured quite a bit. How’s your swordsmanship learning going lately? Did you learn the moves I taught you last time?"

"Uh!" Chen Shouyi didn’t expect Wang Ruyue to ask about this, his face froze for a moment, quickly replying, "I’ve already learned them."

Wang Ruyue, somewhat apologetic, said, "That’s good, fortunately, I ran into you today; otherwise, I would have broken my promise about the remaining two lessons.

Did you come to my house looking for me? Actually, my family moved to Hedong shortly after the power outage."

Chen Shouyi hastily said, "It doesn’t have to be so troublesome, you’ve already taught me a lot."

"A promise is a promise, especially since I received your tuition," Wang Ruyue said seriously.

"But..." Chen Shouyi hesitated. He couldn’t exactly say that he had already mastered all the basic swordsmanship and had become a martial artist.

"Why, are you busy lately?"

"Quite a bit!" Chen Shouyi replied ambiguously.

"Then come by when you have time. I live in Lanshan District, Building 15, Apartment 602, in the Lower District. Call me before you come, my home phone is *****."

With the invasion of Mysterious Power from the otherworld, mobile phones became unusable and were gradually phased out, and fixed-line phones were evidently making a comeback nowadays.

Chen Shouyi repeated the number, pretending to memorize it: "Thank you so much, Teacher Wang!"

"Then I’ll be leaving!"

Watching Wang Ruyue’s departing silhouette, Chen Shouyi exhaled a long breath.

Such an embarrassment!

Should he visit again to hit her face?

...

"That young man is quite handsome. Have you changed your taste and fancy a toy boy?" After walking away, Wang Ruyue’s friend teased.

"Don’t be so dirty-minded; I can’t fancy such a little kid," Wang Ruyue snorted coldly. She then added, "But he’s quite impressive, already having strength of a Martial Artist Apprentice. If I don’t go all out, we could fight on par."

"Then why do you still train him?" the friend with an oval face asked, puzzled.

"The kid has good talent, learns instantly upon practice, and his body seems to have grown strong as if he’s been fed pig food, just lacking foundation!" Wang Ruyue pouted, a bit envious. If only she had half that talent, she would have become a Martial Artist long ago:

"Forget it, let’s not talk about him. How come you have time to come out today?"

"Ah, my miserable self, I’m on a day off. I now realize mobile phones were better, otherwise always worrying about suddenly getting called for a task, one phone call and I’m back on duty."