I will be stronger after the remake

After opening the document, Tang quickly glanced through the contents. It detailed the entire investigation process, including the evidence collection and analysis at each step, and the reasons for doing so. It was written in great detail, as if afraid the complainant wouldn't believe it.

The final conclusion was that the reviewer suspected his wife of having an affair, but lacked concrete evidence. After drinking some alcohol to comfort him with his friends, he was still upset while working. When he was reviewing the report uploaded by Feng Maimai, he happened to receive a call from his wife. He heard static on the phone and thought he was being used as a sex toy. So he flew into a rage and accidentally deleted the report while slamming his keyboard.

Investigators used various investigative psionic abilities to confirm that the person involved did not lie, had no subjective intent, was not under mind control, and found no trace of human inducement throughout the incident; it was truly just an accidental mistake caused by coincidence.

The investigation team itself may not have believed the conclusion, suspecting a conspiracy, but they couldn't find a single suspicious clue. The whole story was simple and clear. In the end, they even asked Feng Yingying to divine whether someone had used forces involving cause and effect and fate, but they still came up empty-handed.

Tang Ping wasn't surprised to see Feng Yingying's name. Firstly, there were only a handful of psychics qualified to predict cause and effect and destiny. Secondly, Feng Yingying knew him, so her words naturally carried credibility.

From the perspective of the investigation team, they clearly wanted to use Feng Yingying to increase the persuasiveness of their argument—which shows that they also felt that the conclusion of coincidence was not convincing.

Tang Ping couldn't help but exclaim, "What a coincidence..."

Now, in his eyes, coincidence is no different from conspiracy. It's just that this conspiracy is more seamless and leaves no trace, unlike the Han Lin suicide case, which is suspicious in every way.

"No way, how could this be a coincidence?"

Hu Ze was somewhat skeptical. He took the document and examined it carefully before saying helplessly, "Alright, judging from the investigation process, it seems to have really been an accident. There's nothing that's been overlooked, although the cause of the accident is hard to assess."

At that moment, everyone's phones rang with notifications of incoming text messages. Upon opening them, they found an internal notice.

"...Because Cao Ben was carrying personal emotions during the work process and failed to handle personal matters calmly, he overlooked important documents and failed to approve them in a timely manner. This mistake directly caused the relevant work to be unable to proceed according to the normal process, which in turn triggered a chain reaction and caused a major waste of resources for the organization."

"In order to uphold the discipline of the unit and educate all employees, the unit's management has decided to demote Cao Ben and transfer him from his original position, effective immediately. His salary and benefits will be implemented according to the new position's standards."

"This incident should be taken very seriously by all employees. All departments should learn from this lesson, further strengthen their sense of responsibility, improve work processes and supervision mechanisms, and ensure that similar incidents do not happen again."

After reading the announcement, Hu Ze said, "If it really was just a mistake caused by coincidence, this punishment is already quite severe... and I also have a little bit of sympathy for the person involved."

Tang Ping nodded. Although the report did not explicitly state whether Cao Ben's wife had cheated on him, the fact that it was not said to be a misunderstanding meant that the investigation had confirmed it.

Even if the whole incident was a conspiracy, Comrade Cao Ben was still a complete scumbag.

At this moment, Gu Linglong spoke up: "I want to clarify something. The organization may want to use me to pass on the information in order to increase the credibility of the investigation results, but I have no intention of endorsing them. Believe it or not."

Upon hearing this, Hu Ze nodded inwardly: She doesn't even give face to the organization; this is indeed her true character.

Tang Ping said, "I will distinguish between them. Since you just said this is official business, then there must be personal matters as well."

"Yes, half a month ago, an unusual spiritual energy fluctuation appeared in the area of ​​the Illusionary Realm corresponding to Mount Li in Xi'an. After investigation, it was confirmed to be the mythical Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, which contains important treasures and is guarded by many Qin soldiers' spirits. It is also of great help to my spiritual development."

"May I ask, what does this have to do with your interpretation of the Spirit Rank? If you feel it's inappropriate, just pretend I didn't say anything."

Gu Linglong didn't mind and explained, "During the pre-Qin period, people believed that the Vermilion Bird had magical power and could guide the soul of the dead to ascend to heaven. People at that time believed that after a person died, the soul would go to another world, and the Vermilion Bird was the divine bird that guided the soul to ascend to heaven. This concept occupied an important position in the funeral culture and religious beliefs of that time."

It's inconvenient without Feng Maimai by her side. Tang Ping checked her phone and found that before the Tang Dynasty, many tomb murals depicted vermilion phoenixes, expressing people's hope that the souls of the deceased could ascend to heaven.

To interpret a spirit is to do what the public believes a spirit-related character would do. Since people in the pre-Qin period believed that the Vermilion Bird would guide souls to heaven, sweeping away the spirits of the dead from the pre-Qin period would undoubtedly be an effective way to interpret the Vermilion Bird spirit.

“I understand the reason, but I don’t understand why you asked us for help? Not to belittle myself, but our unit’s overall strength may be among the top in the security department, but it’s really not enough in the entire domestic psionic community. After all, we don’t even have a third-level psionic user. There are many armed units that are stronger than us.”

Having chosen to treat others with sincerity, Tang Ping decided to be completely honest.

"I can't explore the entire ruins by myself alone. I need someone to help me, but the helper can't be too strong. I don't want to argue with anyone about how to distribute the spoils, so I'm not considering a third-level psychic."

Gu Linglong paused for a moment, then said, "But none of that matters. What matters is that I want to find someone I like to be my assistant."

Tang Ping pointed to herself: "You think I'm pleasing to the eye?"

Gu Linglong nodded and said, "I played 'Invisible Guardian' and really admired the male protagonist. I was worried that he wouldn't look the same in real life as in the video, but now that I've seen it with my own eyes, I'm relieved. You're definitely my type. How about being my boyfriend?"

Chapter 107 Reactions from All Sides

"what!?"

Gu Linglong's words were astonishing. Before Tang Ping could react, Yu Shujiang and Ma Feiyan were so shocked that they stood up.

"I object!" Yu Shujiang shouted.

Tang Ping felt a headache coming on and said, "What are you objecting to? Just say it."

"I object……"

Yu Shujiang thought about it. It seemed that her brother hadn't agreed to date her, so there was nothing to object to.

Tang Ping looked at Gu Linglong's exquisite face. He was even more shocked than Yu Shujiang, but seeing the intense reactions of others, he calmed down.

His lie-detection ability failed, which shows that Gu Linglong was not joking. Although it is possible that the other party's level is too high and the "Three-Eyed Spiritual Radiance" is ineffective, another thing proved the truth—his spiritual evolution level began to improve.

Tang Ping was speechless. It seemed that the Spirit Rank system was also selective in its application. With hundreds of thousands of ordinary fans, the performance rating remained unchanged, but with the arrival of a fourth-level psychic fan, the system immediately became unsettled.

You should at least show some restraint!

Although she was very tempted, Tang Ping held back.

After all, he is still essentially a lazy bum. Although he has recently become a hard worker in order to portray Ling Ge, it is because he has found enjoyment in the process.

It's like how some people are listless at work, but become energetic and can concentrate on playing games for hours after work. The principle is the same.

For example, he had no interest in orthodox spiritual energy cultivation methods. Except for the three nights around the full moon each month, he was too lazy to cultivate. In contrast, true cultivation fanatics would seize every minute and second to improve their cultivation and would not rest for even a moment.

There are quite a few of these cultivation fanatics in the psionic world. After all, China has never lacked "cultivation kings," from high-end scientific research to low-level food delivery workers. Considering that cultivation can effectively improve strength, it is a form of effective competition and, strictly speaking, is not considered involution.

Tang Ping had a very stable mindset towards cultivation, without any sense of urgency. Enjoying the process was the key. Anyway, he wasn't needed to save the world, so sacrificing himself for it was out of the question.

Although this seemingly attractive opportunity may seem appealing, we must not put the cart before the horse and forget our original intentions.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I don't have any plans to date anyone recently."

Tang Ping met the other person's gaze directly.

"It's a pity, but I won't give up. Sooner or later I'll make you change your mind."

As Gu Linglong spoke, her expression remained largely unchanged, as if she were discussing something insignificant.

Seeing this, everyone assumed she was just a typical fan.

Many fans say they want to "marry the brother," but deep down they don't believe their dream can come true, and they may not even have any expectations of it.

However, the atmosphere eventually became strange. In addition, everyone was not familiar with Gu Linglong and their levels were too different, so they couldn't find any topics to talk about. They chatted for half an hour in a dry manner before the meeting ended.

However, this did not delay the main business. Both parties agreed that five days later, all members of the Security Section would be mobilized to assist Gu Linglong in conquering the mythical ruins. Of course, Gu Linglong would have to formally invite them through the organization.

The reason for allocating five days was twofold: firstly, to wait for Ma Yiming to complete his promotion; and secondly, to prepare for the strategy, familiarize himself with the relevant knowledge, and conduct some targeted training to avoid being caught off guard later.

After all, this kind of thing falls under the scope of the Armed Forces Section's work, and the Public Security Section basically has no chance to get involved. Fortunately, Yuan Ji and Ma Yiming both came from the Armed Forces Section and have some experience, otherwise Hu Ze would have had to swallow his pride and ask Fu Zhengyi for help.

After watching Gu Linglong leave, Yu Shujiang said to Tang Ping earnestly, "Brother, you must hold on. Don't be easily fooled by those bad women outside."

Yuan Ji patted Tang Ping on the shoulder and said with admiration, "As long as you agreed just now, you won't have to worry about your personal safety anymore. I didn't expect you to stick to your principles and remain unmoved. I'm really impressed. A friend in need is a friend indeed. It seems I misunderstood you before."

Ma Feiyan didn't say anything, but blushed slightly when their eyes met, and quickened her pace to leave.

Tang Ping thought about it carefully, but couldn't recall making any moves that flirted with the other person. Could it be that the other person had been bewitched by the fox demon without realizing it?

At this moment, Hu Ze walked over to his side and, unusually, lit a cigarette.

"Director, you don't have anything to say to me either, do you?"

"Sigh, I just reflected on my own mentality. As a political commissar and a lobbyist, I actually felt resistant just because of the other party's temperament and pushed the responsibility to my subordinates. I was neither dutiful nor professional."

"We've heard news before of the mayor attending comic conventions and encouraging the public to develop the cultural industry, so we shouldn't have any resistance to it."

"I analyzed it carefully and found that it was because in these kinds of news stories, I put myself in the shoes of the leader and had a top-down mentality. Now that the positions have been reversed, with the anime convention staff becoming the superiors and the mayor becoming the subordinates, it is inevitable to feel resistant."

Having been influenced by the customs of officialdom for a long time, Hu Ze could accept his subordinates' strange attire, believing that a superior should be broad-minded. However, he could not accept his superiors' strange attire, because they did not look like a ruler and he subconsciously felt that they were unreliable.

Tang Ping asked, puzzled, "Why are you suddenly thinking about these things?"

"I can't stop thinking about these things, otherwise I'll be dying of jealousy," Hu Ze said, gripping Tang Ping's shoulders tightly. "I never expected this, I never expected that a vixen is the key to a smooth road to success. It's not just about saving ten years of hard work, it's about not having to work at all."

Tang Ping was speechless, thinking the other person was the most serious one.

After a while, he reminded him, "Director, you are the head of a family with a wife and children. You can't go astray."

"Hmph! I wish I could go astray, but I don't have the chance anymore. Spirit can't be re-selected, so there's no use thinking about it. I'm just feeling sorry for you now."

Hu Ze withdrew his hand, looked Tang Ping up and down again, and said, "I always thought you were someone who was flexible on the bottom line and didn't mind taking shortcuts because I saw you being lazy and slacking off. I didn't expect you to be so principled. My judgment of people still needs improvement."

Without waiting for Tang Ping's response, he slowly walked away with his hands behind his back.

Tang Ping looked up at the cloudless sky and murmured, "I hope that life in order can continue."

……

The next day, Tang Ping was summoned to the director's office early in the morning.

Hu Ze's face wore a very complex expression, a mixture of envy, anticipation, and regret, which was difficult to describe clearly.

"Director, is there something you need from me?"

Hu Ze paused for a moment before slowly saying, "What I'm about to say might be beyond your common sense, but it's neither a joke nor a prank."

Tang Ping chuckled and said, "That sounds familiar. Have I traveled back in time?"

Hu Ze ignored him and said meticulously, "The organization supports your relationship with Gu Linglong."

"what?"

Chapter 108 The Ghost King Attacks

Tang Ping was somewhat dumbfounded and asked, "Does the organization even care about this?"

Hu Ze explained, "It's not about controlling, it's about supporting. It's like how government agencies sometimes organize matchmaking events. We're not a feudal group, we don't do that kind of arranged marriage stuff."

"What exactly is the explanation? There must be some reason why they're suddenly supporting my dating."

"Comrade Gu Linglong's situation is a bit special. Her parents died in a traffic accident and she was raised by her grandparents from a young age. Her grandfather passed away ten years ago, leaving only her grandmother, who is quite old. Although the organization has provided her with the benefits of a retired veteran cadre, the health problems she suffered in her early years are not so easy to make up for. In addition, she was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and underwent surgery. She almost didn't make it through and had to use her spiritual energy to save her life. Nobody knows when the old lady will pass away."

Hu Ze paused for a moment, then said meaningfully, "Think about it, can the organization feel at ease with a woman in her twenties who possesses the strongest individual combat power, has a somewhat aloof personality, and is about to lose her last attachment?"

"I see, no wonder they had to use a honey trap."

Tang Ping didn't think there was anything wrong with this approach.

Hu Ze corrected him, saying, "What honey trap? Our Party has always had the 'three no' principle: no honey trap, no assassination, and no bribery. First of all, it has to be consensual. If you really don't want to, the organization can't force you to associate with someone."

“Gu Linglong isn’t stupid. If she finds out that you approached her with feigned affection, who knows what kind of mess she might cause. So the organization’s instruction is ‘support,’ not ‘requirement’ or ‘order.’”

"Specifically, if you have such intentions and are willing to date and socialize with people, the organization can provide you with conveniences, such as opening some venues that are not usually open to the public, providing private booking services for scenic spots and amusement parks, one-on-one guidance from relationship experts, and holding fireworks displays, temple fairs, and food street activities at any location."

"If needed, we can provide private jet pick-up and drop-off, or even paint anime characters on the plane. In short, we provide all services within the rules to help you maximize your emotional value."

Tang Ping murmured, "Why does this sound like Date A Live?"

"What battle?"

The Date A Live anime from her previous life was released in 2013. Tang Ping didn't know if it existed in this world. In any case, she had never searched for related terms before, so it was difficult to explain now. It would be troublesome if she made a mistake.

He thought for a moment and said, "I feel like I've become the male protagonist in 'The Invisible Guardian.' In the game, the male protagonist and his colleague Lu Wangshu pretend to be a couple. Since Lu Wangshu's ex-boyfriend has already married someone else, but she herself is unaware of it, the superiors hope that the male protagonist will take the pretending to be a real couple with Lu Wangshu, so as not to expose the truth and affect the undercover work."

Hu Ze stroked his chin, recalling, "Now that you mention it, it does seem quite similar..."

He clapped his hands and said happily, "Look, isn't this fate? Gu Linglong noticed you while playing 'Invisible Guardian,' and you received the same instructions as the game's male protagonist. In the game's ending, didn't the male protagonist and Lu Wangshu get married? The red thread of fate is clearly tied to your ankle."

Tang Ping waved his hand and said, "We don't do that kind of feudal superstition."

Hu Ze disagreed: "The spirits have already emerged, how do you know no one has awakened a unique spirit 'Matchmaker'? We Party members must be realistic and not attribute everything to feudal superstition."

Tang Ping asked curiously, "Is there really someone who has awakened the spirit of the Matchmaker?"

"No, I was just saying it casually, but I can't guarantee it's not true. After all, the God of Love doesn't have much combat ability. If someone really awakens, he'll probably keep it a secret and won't spread it around... Anyway, back to the point, are you willing or not?"

Tang Ping didn't answer directly, but asked, "I have one last question. The organization must have only recently become concerned about Gu Linglong's personal life. Didn't they ever think about finding her a boyfriend before? Don't bring up age. Dating is not marriage. Being 18 is enough."

Hu Ze said helplessly, "Because she hadn't shown any interest in this before. She's a psionicist with immense power, not a weak researcher or entrepreneur. How could she dare to test the waters?"

"What if she has unique tastes and doesn't like handsome guys who conform to popular preferences, but prefers nerdy guys, fat guys, middle-aged men, or a combination of all three? Or what if she simply doesn't like men and prefers the same sex?"

“If we send someone of the opposite sex who doesn’t like her around, and it triggers a rebellious mentality in the young girl, and she takes her grandmother abroad to seek refuge with other organizations in a fit of anger, who will bear this responsibility? And who can bear it?”

"If you put yourself in the shoes of someone at the top and saw a responsibility report that said, 'The attempt to use a handsome man failed, resulting in the loss of strategic talent,' how would you react? I guarantee that all the relevant personnel in charge of the entire line would be dismissed and their political careers would be completely over, and that would be the least of their worries."

"So, regarding matters of personal relationships, the organization's principle is to let them run their own business and not interfere. At most, they might send someone to investigate the background of potential boyfriends to prevent foreign spies from infiltrating and bad influences from bad actors. Since you have a clean background and are of good character, there's naturally no problem, and the higher-ups are happy to see it happen."

Tang Ping suddenly realized why the organization reacted so quickly; they probably had a backup plan in place and immediately started the process as soon as they heard that Gu Linglong had found someone she liked.

Seeing that Tang Ping was deep in thought, Hu Ze said, "What I just said was from the organization's perspective. Now I'll also share my personal thoughts. Judging by appearance alone, Gu Linglong isn't bad-looking. In fact, she's a rare beauty with a cool and aloof demeanor."

Tang Ping looked up and said, "Director, you sound like you know a lot about this."

"Stop interrupting! In short, your looks are not bad, and I won't go into detail about your abilities. The only thing to worry about is your personality, but young people's personalities are still developing. Once you become her official boyfriend, you can definitely influence her and guide her in the right direction. I believe you have that ability and charm."

"Strength determines status. There's such a huge gap between us. She can influence me more than I can influence her."