Dawn of a New Era

Chapter 808 - 781: Simp

The higher-ups are already in a storm, but among the people, it’s still calm.

It was days after returning from the Capital City when Chen Shouyi remembered the matter of Luo Jingwen.

"General Manager Chen, how could we let you run such errands personally? Just give us an order, and we’ll handle it," said Cai Qiang, the deputy director of the Otherworld Affairs Investigation Bureau, with a sycophantic smile, sweating profusely.

Such a small matter yet it alarmed the top.

There was no choice; Chen Shouyi didn’t know who was specifically in charge, so he directly called the president.

"I’m just here to check on Luo Jingwen!" Chen Shouyi said lightly, "Luo Jingwen, is he alright?"

"All indicators regarding Elder Luo are normal, presenting minimal risk in assessments," Cai Qiang said, feeling relieved to see that General Manager Chen seemed not dissatisfied.

What he feared most was that General Manager Chen would take out his anger on their department.

Speaking with someone like this, who is neither god nor mortal, is like walking with a Giant Beast. Every word must be cautious, as if walking a tightrope; one wrong move and thunder would crash down, which his little figure couldn’t bear.

"That’s good, what about the others?" Chen Shouyi nodded, asking.

"One shows signs of infection, but is not here now!" Cai Qiang dared not hide anything and reported truthfully, "This is a sanatorium mainly for precautions, focusing primarily on observation and psychological counseling."

...

As they had early notifications, all the middle and high-level leaders of the sanatorium were already welcoming at the door.

"General Manager Chen, hello, hello, welcome for your inspection." The dean greeted with an enthusiastic smile.

Everyone’s eyes were on Chen Shouyi, who appeared god-like and handsome under the sunlight, while Cai Qiang beside him was completely ignored. Chen Shouyi smiled as a greeting, and everyone felt a bit flattered.

Many middle-aged women were somewhat weak in their legs.

Cai Qiang quietly took a step back, naturally blending into the background, his eyes observing everything but not revealing anything, deeply hiding his inner thoughts in his eyes.

"No need for inspection, take me to see Lao Luo." Chen Shouyi said with a friendly smile.

...

"Brother Luo, I’m here again."

The originally listless Luo Jingwen immediately brightened up, attentively saying, "Welcome, welcome, I was just thinking why you haven’t come, let me pour you a glass of water."

Although it’s isolation, the living conditions here are not bad, furnished with everything, not only is there a library and a dedicated training room, but also a small cinema. Besides not being able to go out freely, it’s even more comfortable than staying in a five-star hotel.

"Brother Luo, you’re too polite. How are you feeling today?" Zhang Shuwen took the water, placed it on the table, gently fixing her official short skirt, and sat down on the opposite side through the glass, asking.

Luo Jingwen said, "Same as always, let’s not talk about this, stay and chat with me. This place is desolate, you’re suffering along with me here."

"I don’t feel it’s suffering, isn’t any job just a job, and being able to work here, and meeting you, is my honor," Zhang Shuwen quickly said, "A big legend like you, once you’re out, I won’t even get to see you."

"You want to see me, that’s simple! Just come and find me when the time comes." Luo Jingwen pounded his chest and guaranteed: "No matter how busy I am, I have to entertain you."

Zhang Shuwen’s face blushed slightly.

The atmosphere seemed to grow a bit amorous.

"By the way, did you get any results from the phone call you made last time?" Zhang Shuwen shifted the topic.

"General Manager Chen is nowhere to be found, I only got to his secretary, but it’s fine, let’s consider it a vacation," Luo Jingwen said with a bitter smile, having made several calls himself, with his hopes dwindling.

"Someone as distinguished as General Manager Chen must be busy with his numerous affairs every day," Zhang Shuwen said.

"Probably in seclusion again," Luo Jingwen said, "Sometimes I even feel jealous thinking about it, back in the day, even his strength was no match for mine."

"Brother Luo, you’re also amazing, there are only a few legends in the Great Xia Country, right?" Zhang Shuwen gently reassured.

"Less than ten right now, probably less than thirty worldwide." Luo Jingwen tried to be modest but the corners of his mouth were already slightly upturned.

"Oh, Lao Luo, seems like you’re living well here," a familiar voice suddenly came.

Luo Jingwen turned his head to see that General Manager Chen was already standing outside the door; his old face turned red, as he quickly stood up: "General Manager Chen, why are you here?"

Zhang Shuwen also quickly stood up, feeling nervous inside.

"Didn’t you call me for help? Let’s go!" Chen Shouyi said with a smile.

"Ah, leaving now?" Luo Jingwen opened his mouth wide, saying.

"Why not, when do you want to leave?"

Luo Jingwen had been wanting to leave, but suddenly felt reluctant at this moment; he looked at Zhang Shuwen.

Zhang Shuwen lowered her head, remaining silent.

"General Manager Chen, wait a moment!" Luo Jingwen quickly returned to the study room, and when he came out, he had a piece of paper in his hand: "It has my address and phone number on it!"

"Hmm!" Zhang Shuwen nodded emphatically, staying silent.

Looks like this old bachelor is finally blossoming. Chen Shouyi smiled and said: "If you’re reluctant to part, there’s no need to trouble yourself. If you can’t bear to part, just leave together."

He turned his head to the dean behind him and said, "Please handle the resignation procedures for this lady."

"Alright, General Manager Chen." The dean accompanied with a smiling face.

...

Sitting in the car headed down the mountain.

"So, when’s the wedding?" Chen Shouyi said with a smile.

"Don’t joke about it, General Manager Chen, it’s not even close," Luo Jingwen said, stealing a glance at the shy Zhang Shuwen beside him, embarrassed: "We’re just ordinary friends."

"Then you better hurry," Chen Shouyi said.

"Sigh, I’m trying, just waiting to see if someone gives me a chance."

Zhang Shuwen turned her head shyly like a quail.

Hmpf, what a blatant pushover! Chen Shouyi thought to himself.

...

Chen Shouyi didn’t stay long before returning to the Himalayas to continue his seclusion.

The current severe situation leaves him no mind to waste time.

He needs power, stronger power, to deal with the impending crisis.

The power under the "Insight" state isn’t fixed, the stronger the will and perception, the stronger he can exert the power, and the higher the intelligence, the less Power of Faith consumption, correspondingly, the longer the duration.

These three form the cornerstone of his current strength.

Others, be it agility, strength, or physique, have become irrelevant.

Fortunately, aside from perception, the will and intelligence have been skyrocketing during this period. Especially intelligence and various physical attributes, as will continues to rise, it’s like a valve has been opened, soaring at an explosive pace.

He can even clearly feel himself growing stronger by the second.

This speed astonished even Chen Shouyi, seemingly out of control. In just eight days, strength, agility, physique, and intelligence all increased by 1.2 points, reaching 28.2 points, even will increased by 0.2 points, reaching 30.2.

However, Chen Shouyi also noticed, as will gradually approaches perception, the rapid pace of its increase has swiftly slowed down, the next part could only be polished away little by little over time.

ps: I was wrong, stuffing myself these past two days with s***!

I will definitely correct it!