Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Zheng Jinqiang pondered for a moment, then placed his hands on the desk and looked intently at Xu Hao: "Xiao Xu, we've all seen your contributions. But this formula and process are your hard work, and we can't just take it for nothing. Come on, name your price. As long as it's not too outrageous, our bureau can accept it."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao fell into deep thought. His gaze shifted from Zheng Jinqiang to Shi Shaowei's face, then swept over the various certificates and medals in the office.

After a few seconds of silence, Xu Hao slowly spoke: "Director Zheng, Captain Shi, I've thought about it..." He paused, took a deep breath, "Let's forget about the money. Your Bureau of the Strange and Mysterious Affairs has done so much and sacrificed so much to protect humanity. My contribution is really not worth mentioning."

As he spoke, Xu Hao stood up and solemnly said to the two of them, "It is my honor to contribute to human safety. I am willing to provide this formula and process to the Administration Bureau free of charge."

This kid isn't actually a greedy person who would betray his principles for personal gain! He even has this kind of awareness? Good! Good!

After listening to Xu Hao's words, Zheng Jinqiang's eyes flashed with surprise and approval. He slowly stood up, walked around the desk, and approached Xu Hao step by step. Each step was solemn and firm.

When he approached Xu Hao, Zheng Jinqiang extended his right hand, palm up. Xu Hao hesitated for a moment before placing his hand on top. Zheng Jinqiang immediately gripped his hand tightly with both hands, the force so great that Xu Hao felt a slight pain.

Zheng Jinqiang gazed into Xu Hao's eyes, his voice low and filled with gratitude: "Thank you! Xiao Xu! Your selflessness and courage have deeply moved me." He paused slightly, a smile appearing on his lips, "However, there's one thing you're wrong about."

Zheng Jinqiang released one hand, gently patted Xu Hao's shoulder, and said in a gentle but firm tone, "From now on, it's no longer 'your' Bureau of the Strange and Mysterious Affairs." His eyes gleamed with relief and anticipation, "but 'our' Bureau of the Strange and Mysterious Affairs! Welcome to this big family, Comrade Xu Hao!"

As soon as Zheng Jinqiang finished speaking, the atmosphere in the office immediately became relaxed and pleasant. Shi Shaowei smiled and patted Xu Hao on the shoulder, saying, "Welcome to the team, Xiao Xu!"

The three sat down again, and Zheng Jinqiang took out a bottle of fine tea from the drawer and personally brewed tea for everyone. The fragrant tea quickly filled the three exquisite teacups.

"Come on, try this Da Hong Pao." Zheng Jinqiang smiled and pushed the teacup in front of Xu Hao. "This is a fine tea that I have treasured for many years."

Xu Hao carefully picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and was immediately captivated by the rich aroma of the tea. "Excellent tea!" he exclaimed sincerely.

For the next hour or so, the three chatted happily. Zheng Jinqiang was witty and humorous, occasionally recounting amusing anecdotes from the management bureau, which made Xu Hao and Shi Shaowei laugh heartily. Shi Shaowei, on the other hand, shared some practical experience, giving Xu Hao a deeper understanding of his future work.

Time flew by, and after a long while, Zheng Jinqiang reluctantly ended the conversation. He stood up, patted Xu Hao on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Xiao Xu, go back and rest for a few days to recharge. The bureau will inform you of the next work arrangements. The first thing we'll do is a simple onboarding training to help you better understand our work."

He paused, a gentle glint in his eyes. "We have a long road ahead of us. You'll understand how the Management Bureau treats its own people in time. Enough said, let's settle this with our actions!"

Xu Hao stood up and solemnly bid farewell to his two superiors.

After Xu Hao left, only Zheng Jinqiang and Shi Shaowei remained in the office. Zheng Jinqiang stood up, walked to the window, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the scenery outside. After a moment, he turned around and his gaze fell on Shi Shaowei.

"Shao Wei, what do you think of this kid?" Zheng Jinqiang asked bluntly.

Shi Shaowei pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "This kid is a bit clever and knows how to assess situations. But deep down he's a good person, and his abilities are truly outstanding." He paused, then added, "To be honest, in all these years, I've only met one person like him."

Zheng Jinqiang nodded, walked back to his desk, and sat down. He took out a pack of cigarettes from his drawer, lit one, and took a deep drag. "I feel the same way. However, we're facing a tricky problem now." He slowly exhaled a puff of smoke. "What's the next step? How should we assign him work?"

Shi Shaowei sat up straight, his expression turning serious. He cleared his throat and began to explain his views: "From my perspective, Xu Hao's combat potential should not be underestimated. Although he lacks experience, he has a strong learning ability and adaptability. If properly trained, he can definitely become a key general in our combat unit."

Zheng Jinqiang nodded thoughtfully, but quickly frowned again. "But," he tapped the table lightly with his index finger, "don't forget those talismans, pills, and solar water. These are all our strategic resources, and currently only Xu Hao can make them."

Shi Shaowei also realized the complexity of the problem and couldn't help but sigh.

Zheng Jinqiang continued, "So here's the question: should we let Xu Hao focus on research and production to increase the quantity of these valuable supplies, or should we train him to be a combatant?"

A brief silence fell over the room. Both of them were weighing the pros and cons, considering the best solution.

Finally, Shi Shaowei broke the silence: "Old Zheng, I think Xu Hao should participate in real combat. His potential is too great. It would be a waste to just keep him in the laboratory."

Zheng Jinqiang shook his head and retorted, "But Shao Wei, think about it, what will happen to our supply of talismans and pills if something happens to Xu Hao? This is related to the overall situation of the fight against the strange monsters."

Shi Shaowei: "Old Zheng, if we don't let him see blood and what a real battlefield is like, how will he grow up? There's no rear in this war against the supernatural; everyone is on the front lines, and everyone could face them at any time. We can't watch him forever, nor can we watch him 24/7. What if this kid runs into something supernatural as soon as he steps out the door?"

The two argued back and forth, each sticking to their own version of events. The discussion lasted for nearly two hours, and the smoke in the office grew thicker, but they still couldn't reach an agreement.

Finally, Zheng Jinqiang rubbed his temples wearily and said, "It seems this problem is more complicated than we thought. How about this, let's each think it over carefully first, and then we'll talk to Xu Hao separately in a couple of days. His personal opinion is also very important!"

Shi Shaowei nodded in agreement and got up to leave. Before stepping out of the office, he turned back to Zheng Jinqiang and said, "Old Zheng, no matter what, meeting someone as talented as Xu Hao is a good thing for us. We should all know how valuable he is."

Zheng Jinqiang nodded: "I know! You can sacrifice yourself, I can sacrifice myself, everyone in the Bureau can sacrifice themselves, except for Xu Hao!"