Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Xu Hao walked into the lobby of Zhongtian International and took the elevator directly to the top floor. The elevator doors slowly opened, and Xu Hao stepped out, where he was greeted by a spacious and bright conference room.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the conference room was a panoramic view of the city, bustling with traffic and thriving. However, Xu Hao had no time to appreciate any of this; his gaze was fixed on the two people in the center of the room.

Seated at the head of the table was a middle-aged man, none other than Director Li. He wore his signature smile, a smile as warm as a spring breeze, yet it carried a subtle, almost imperceptible, pressure. Zheng Jinqiang sat to the side, his expression betraying a hint of tension.

"Comrade Xu Hao, right? Come, come, please have a seat." Director Li stood up and greeted him warmly.

Xu Hao nodded slightly and sat down opposite the two. He could feel Director Li's gaze scanning him like a scanner, as if trying to see right through him.

This wasn't the first time Xu Hao had seen Director Li. He'd seen his face on the big screen during the emergency communication, but in real life he looked even more... shrewd.

"Xu Hao, let's not keep you in suspense any longer. Director Zheng has already given a detailed report on your matter to the General Administration. The consensus of the General Administration leadership and higher-ups is that talent is rare. A young man like you, with exceptional talent, outstanding work ability, and a rare balance of talent and composure, has been transferred to headquarters by the organization. You'll have greater prospects and more room for development, right?"

Director Li cut to the chase, his tone leaving no room for refusal. He paused, took a sip of tea, and continued, "Of course, the organization also values ​​your opinion, which is why I've come here specifically to hear your thoughts on this transfer."

Xu Hao smiled slightly. It's the same old workplace routine: if the boss values ​​you, you have a bright future. Kid, don't be ungrateful.

He already had a plan in mind. "Director Li, thank you for your appreciation and trust. However, I feel that my current work situation is very suitable for me, and I have no plans to transfer at the moment."

Hey, you're the one asking for my personal opinion, so this is my personal opinion!

Director Li's smile froze slightly, but he quickly recovered. "Xu Hao, the resources and development opportunities at headquarters are incomparable to those at the local level. A young talent like you deserves a broader stage."

Xu Hao chuckled inwardly, but remained outwardly composed. "Director Li, I am very grateful for your kindness. However, I feel that I can better utilize my strengths here."

Zheng Jinqiang coughed lightly, seemingly trying to ease the tension. "Xu Hao, as you know, Director Li values ​​you highly. This opportunity is truly rare. Really, why don't you reconsider?"

The word "really" was pronounced quite heavily; it seems like there's potential.

Xu Hao glanced at Director Zheng. It seemed that the old man had already done his job. He knew that Zheng Jinqiang was trying to mediate for him and help him out of the predicament without offending Director Li.

“Director Zheng, I understand what you mean. However, I truly believe that the current work arrangement is the best choice for me.” Xu Hao’s tone was firm and unwavering.

Director Li narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly pondering something. After a moment, he nodded slightly, as if accepting Xu Hao's decision. "Since that's the case, I won't force you. However, Xu Hao, I hope you remember that the headquarters doors are always open for you, no matter what. I'm always waiting for you!"

Xu Hao breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and bowed slightly in thanks. "Thank you for your understanding, Director Li."

Director Zheng's expression suddenly changed drastically. He grabbed Director Li's shoulder and shouted, "Old man, you lost! Hand over the jade pendant now!"

While dodging, Director Li pulled a jade pendant from his waist and quickly stuffed it into Xu Hao's hand. "Young man, I'm your elder. This is our first meeting, so I'm giving you a small gift. Don't let anyone trick you!"

Zheng Jinqiang stomped his feet in anger: "You old bastard, you're cheating!"

Director Li laughed provocatively: "You won't get anything! I gave it to this kid. Go ahead and ask him for it if you dare! Anyway, even if I gave it to him, I wouldn't give it to you, you bastard!"

Xu Hao stood there dumbfounded, frozen in place, clutching the jade pendant, unsure how to respond. "You two were acting like leaders just now, what are you up to now?"

Zheng Jinqiang saw Xu Hao get the jade pendant, snorted coldly, and seemed somewhat unwilling, but ultimately did not try to take it again. "Anyway, it's for this kid, so you old bastard did him a favor," he said helplessly.

Then, he turned to Xu Hao and said, "Keep it, it's a good thing. Try it out, put your special ability into it, and you'll know how wonderful it is."

Curious, Xu Hao followed instructions and slowly channeled his special ability into the jade pendant. In that instant, the pendant emitted a soft light, like a thin mist enveloping him. The light rippled gently like water, warm and soothing, as if resonating with his body. However, aside from this beautiful light, he didn't sense any other significant changes.

Seeing this, Director Li smiled slightly and patiently explained, "The wonderful use of this jade pendant is that it allows people within its radiance to breathe freely underwater. However, this requires consuming your special ability to maintain."

Xu Hao looked down at the jade pendant in his hand, marveling at its wonder. This was the first time he had ever seen a treasure in the real world. According to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs' classification, it was at least a Class A containment object.

The old man, oh no, Uncle Li, is quite generous!

Xu Hao carefully picked up the jade pendant and examined it closely. It was an exquisite double-fish jade pendant, the two fish head to tail, lifelike, as if swimming leisurely in the clear water. The jade was translucent and lustrous, as if it had accumulated the spiritual energy of ten thousand years, emitting a faint glow. The texture of the fish scales was extremely delicate, and the craftsmanship was breathtaking. The eyes of the two fish were inlaid with tiny rubies, which shimmered with a lively light under the refraction of light, as if they were watching him with a life of their own.

"Keep it, keep it. Go have fun on your own when you get down!" Director Li waved his hand, a relaxed smile on his face, and continued, "Your Director Zheng and I have a life-or-death friendship forged in the crucible of war. We've been bickering and joking around like this for so many years. You've made a fool of yourself in front of me, but don't take it to heart." As soon as he finished speaking, he sighed softly, his expression filled with nostalgia and emotion, as if recalling the glorious years they had shared.

Director Li paused briefly, then refocused his gaze on Xu Hao, his tone becoming serious. "Alright, let's get down to business."