Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Shi Shaowei stood in front of his desk, reporting to a middle-aged man with a serious expression.

The middle-aged man sat behind a large desk, his hands clasped on the surface, his sharp gaze fixed on Shi Shaowei standing before him. His face was angular, and his brows were slightly furrowed, indicating he was attentively listening to the report. The documents on the desk were neatly arranged, each meticulously labeled, revealing him as a meticulous person.

This person is Zheng Jinqiang, the director of the ZZ branch of the Bureau of Mysterious Affairs.

Zheng Jinqiang placed his hands on the table, stared sharply at Shi Shaowei, and asked in a deep voice, "So, you think highly of this little guy named Xu Hao?"

Shi Shaowei immediately replied excitedly, "It's more than just good, Director. This kid is skilled, his movements are incredibly stylish, and he remains calm under pressure. In the past, most rookies would have wet their pants when they first saw the monster. But this kid is different; he acts like he's seen it all before, not scared at all."

Zheng Jinqiang frowned slightly and said thoughtfully, "Have you considered this question? He used to be just a car salesman, how did he suddenly develop such talent and skills?"

Shi Shaowei scratched his head slightly embarrassedly: "I've also investigated. This kid's life in the first half was indeed unremarkable. Apart from having a somewhat ambiguous relationship with that pretty landlady, there's nothing special about him."

"A pretty landlady?" Zheng Jinqiang's eyes narrowed slightly. "His girlfriend?"

"Ghost's girlfriend!" Shi Shaowei waved his hand. "She's the one you arranged for a blind date, but the other person didn't want to go, so you dragged him in as a scapegoat. But although they're not boyfriend and girlfriend, they seem to have a bit of an ambiguous relationship."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jinqiang blushed and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Alas, this was my oversight. Lin Ya's father and I are old comrades-in-arms. We were drinking together once when the topic came up, and I thought of you. I should have asked her wishes first."

Shi Shaowei quickly reassured him, "It's alright, it's alright! If it weren't for this blind date, how would we have been able to catch such a big fish?"

Zheng Jinqiang looked at Shi Shaowei thoughtfully: "But speaking of which, you're known for your high standards. It's really rare for a newcomer to receive such high praise from you. Just because he's skilled and calm under pressure? That can't be right, can it?"

Shi Shaowei's eyes lit up: "That's more like it! This little guy has something good up his sleeve!"

"How so?" Zheng Jinqiang asked, intrigued, and leaned forward slightly.

Shi Shaowei took a deep breath and began to describe Xu Hao's talents in detail.

The eerie poisoning techniques, the miraculous healing techniques, the magical potion (sun water) that works instantly after one bottle, and most importantly, the strange talisman that can harm you.

As Shi Shaowei recounted the story, Zheng Jinqiang's expression gradually changed from doubt to surprise, and finally even revealed admiration.

"This is a promising talent! We absolutely have to keep him in our bureau! We can't let him slip away!"

"The Director is wise!"

"Here's what you do: you build a good relationship with him, then write a report, making it a little more subtle, and I'll take a look at it. As long as we get his position in our bureau, once the paperwork is done, let's see which bastard still has the nerve to try and steal him from us!"

According to relevant regulations, the authority to recruit new Awakened members rests with the headquarters. Although Xu Hao is a member of the Communist Party, he is not necessarily required to join the Communist Party branch. Where he goes depends on both his own opinion and the overall planning of higher authorities.

So when a promising talent emerged, the competition among the various sub-bureaus became very intense.

So, this report needs to be written in a "subtle" way? It can't deceive the superiors, nor can it attract the attention of other branches. This art of writing is something a seasoned bureaucrat like Zheng Jinqiang can master effortlessly.

You dare to list all of Xu Hao's abilities in your superiors' reports? You don't need to write much, just say he can make talismans and refine medicine, and you try it?

The next day, other branches came to snatch him away. Among the many branches, the ZZ Bureau was weak and did not have much say. If other branches really went so far as to snatch him away, Zheng Jinqiang would not have a good solution.

Let alone other branches, what can you do if headquarters issues a transfer order and focuses on cultivating key talents?

Let's get the person over here first, build good relationships, and then they'll be willing to contribute to their hometown and settle down there. What can you say then?

Shi Shaowei nodded thoughtfully: "Understood, Director. Should I write that he 'has some knowledge of talismans and potions'?"

Zheng Jinqiang smiled approvingly: "That's exactly what I mean. Add to that 'agile and quick-witted,' and stop short of a point."

He stood up, walked to the window, and continued with his back to Shi Shaowei: "I've spoken with a few old friends in the other branches, telling them that we're short-staffed and have found a promising candidate. Please have pity on our ZZ Bureau and don't interfere."

Shi Shaowei suddenly realized: "That way, the other branches won't pay too much attention. By the time they realize something's wrong, we'll have already gagged them, hehehe..."

Zheng Jinqiang turned around and looked at Shi Shaowei meaningfully: "That's right. Once the formalities are completed, Xu Hao will be one of ours. At that time, you should mentor him and make him feel a sense of belonging to our ZZ branch."

Shi Shaowei patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, Director, I will definitely treat him like a brother!"

Zheng Jinqiang nodded in satisfaction: "That's right! We not only need the manpower, but also his heart. We need to show sincerity; people's hearts are priceless! Also, this kid seems quite wary, so don't keep digging into his background, or he'll have a bad impression of us!"

Shi Shaowei nodded seriously, a thoughtful glint in his eyes. He carefully considered Zheng Jinqiang's words, pondering how to manage his relationship with Xu Hao.

"Understood, Director. I will be mindful of my actions," Shi Shaowei said solemnly.

Zheng Jinqiang smiled with satisfaction, walked to the small refrigerator in his office, and took out two bottles of mineral water. He handed one to Shi Shaowei and opened one for himself to drink.

“Shao Wei,” Zheng Jinqiang put down his water bottle and said earnestly, “we need to give talented people like Xu Hao enough room to develop. Don’t control him too much; let him have room to unleash his creativity.”

Shi Shaowei nodded thoughtfully: "You mean free-range?"

“Yes, but not completely free-range,” Zheng Jinqiang explained. “We need to provide him with the necessary resources and support, but not interfere too much with his research and development. We want him to feel the organization’s trust and attention, while maintaining a certain degree of autonomy.”

Shi Shaowei seemed to understand: "I get it. We need to give him freedom, but also make him feel the organization's care."

“That’s right,” Zheng Jinqiang said approvingly. “What we need to do is guide, not control. Observe his interests and provide assistance when appropriate. Let him feel that he can fully utilize his talents here, while also receiving support from the organization.”

Shi Shaowei carefully noted down these suggestions, and began to think about how to get along with Xu Hao.

Zheng Jinqiang nodded and patted Shi Shaowei on the shoulder: "We can be sure of one thing: this kid has secrets behind him, and probably countless good things. He seems to have his own plans. We'll just support him, not pry. Let's see how many surprises this kid can give us!"