novelraw Chapter 525: 749 Han Investigators Granted Full Control Over Demons
Chapter 525: 749 Han Investigators Granted Full Control Over Demons
In the distance, a group of bureau directors watched the scene with calm smiles.
Someone said: "The timing is about right, let's go first. Lu Ding is today's main character—we can't arrive later than him."
After the directors turned and left,
The talented youths by the lakeside rushed to see the camera Yan Feifan had captured.
"How is it? How is it? Did you get my good side?"
"Feifan, remember to send me a copy after you develop them."
"Me too, I want one as well."
[Can I have one too?]
Yan Feifan checked the photos while saying happily: "Everyone will get one, I'll make copies for all of you later."
Their voices woke the birds roosting in the trees.Lu Ding instinctively turned toward the sound.
Looking up, he suddenly saw the bright moon.
A smile spread across his face as he murmured softly: "Autumn winds clear, autumn moon bright, fallen leaves gather then scatter, winter crows roost then startle..."
Beside him, Bai Hemen pricked up his ears, immediately taking out pen and paper to record.
The perspective gradually rose above the scene.
Lu Ding's calm voice came as if from a narrator: "Let's go, let's go, it's about time..."
.......
Yunhai Grand Auditorium was going wild with excitement.
At first glance, every seat was filled.
All the big shots from 749 nationwide had arrived.
On stage,
The well-dressed Yunhai 749 Director Chu Gexiao and Deputy Director Chu Jiabao each held microphones.
Their smiles never left their faces.
As the opening sounds began,
The audience quieted down.
Deputy Director Chu spoke: "Today's guests are all rare visitors—from southern skies and northern seas."
Director Chu continued: "And those from eastern campaigns and western conquests."
Deputy Director Chu: "Take a closer look!!!"
The spotlight swept across.
Director Chu picked up: "And there's our big brother from the central region!"
At this moment, the spotlight happened to illuminate the central 749 directors. In previous years, Handu 749 had always been first, consistently overshadowing Yunhai.
There was no helping it—they were in the central region after all.
The two directors showed no embarrassment.
On stage there are no hierarchies, off stage rules are established—today everyone was among their own.
A little teasing was harmless.
The Handu 749 director said with a smile: "Aren't you just waiting to hear me call you Yunhai Big Brother?"
At these words,
Both Deputy Director Chu and Director Chu simultaneously put down their microphones, leaned forward, and turned their ears to listen.
They spoke in unison: "We've been waiting for you to say it" x2
The Handu 749 director showed no hesitation and immediately said: "Yunhai Big Brother."
The two Director Chus: "Yes!" x2
Deputy Director Chu: "That feels good, really good."
Director Chu: "Before, my brother kept asking me."
Deputy Director Chu continued in character: "Little brother, when will we become number one in the nation?"
Director Chu: "What do you say, big brother?"
The spotlight instantly focused as Deputy Director Chu declared: "That day is today!!!"
The audience erupted in laughter and applause.
Director Chu continued: "So enviable, number one in the nation. If Yunhai could become the nation's top 749, how many geniuses could we cultivate?"
Deputy Director Chu shook his head with a helpless expression, holding up two fingers: "Unfortunately, we're only number two nationwide."
Director Chu pressed down one of his fingers: "Who would have thought that our number two 749 would produce the number one genius in the nation!!?"
The audience's laughter continued as applause broke out.
Deputy Director Chu raised the microphone dramatically to his mouth: "Now, let's welcome with our most enthusiastic applause the Great Han's contemporary number one talent, the top rookie king, the foremost contributor of this national campaign, Yunhai 749's Corpse-Shattering Taishui!!!"
Director Chu: "Lu~~~Ding!!!!!"
Applause erupted, surging like tidal waves that engulfed the entire auditorium.
The doors swung open as prepared golden light instantly showered down from the auditorium's highest point.
With mist swirling and celestial music reaching their ears,
This was all budget burning—the mist was medicinal vapor, the golden sparkles were essence of medicinal herbs, and the celestial music was the sound of enlightenment.
For Lu Ding's award ceremony today, Yunhai 749 had truly pulled out all the stops!!
All eyes turned toward him.
Lu Ding wore his scholar-warrior sleeves, entering with head held high and tiger-like strides, his face as handsome as jade, truly embodying literary and martial excellence.
He ascended the stage.
Taking the microphone from Deputy Director Chu,
He listened as the deputy director prompted: "Lu Ding, what did you say last time you were here?"
Lu Ding smiled: "Let me show off in a big way."
Laughter rippled through the audience.
Director Chu stood on the other side: "Then what do you plan to say this time?"
The audience waited in anticipation.
Result:
As soon as Lu Ding opened his mouth: "Let me show off in a big way again."
This time, the laughter grew even louder.
The various directors commented among themselves:
"No wonder he's their investigator—exactly like those two. These three together could make money performing under the overpass."
"I'd never seen Lu Ding before, always imagined him as ice-cold given his Corpse-Shattering Taishui nickname. Then I heard he was very polite, so I thought he was the rigid type. Later I heard about his 'reasonable and legal but non-compliant' ways, and I couldn't figure him out anymore."
"But seeing him today..."
Someone nearby asked: "What's the impression?"
He said: "Approachable, no distance."
Then added: "Provided you're on his side."
Those around laughed even louder.
The abruptness of his entrance disappeared amid the laughter of this talk-show-like opening.
On stage, Lu Ding stood straight as Chu Gexiao restrained his smile and gradually turned serious: "Next, let us welcome our Director Meng and Director Lü to present Lu Ding's awards."
Two figures rose from the audience—Chief Director Meng Shu walked ahead, wearing traditional long robes, refined and elegant with scholarly air, smiling subtly as he gave Lu Ding a slight nod.
Deputy Chief Director Lü Ao followed behind, smiling unrestrainedly without any inhibition.
Protocol officers approached from the side carrying ceremonial trays.
All rose to their feet!!!
The auditorium's atmosphere immediately turned solemn, without a single sound.
All eyes focused on the stage as Chief Director Meng stood before Lu Ding.
Taking the exquisite golden medal, he declared: "Judging contributions, evaluating merits—who but you deserves this?"
He lifted the medal and placed it on Lu Ding's chest, his movements steady and posture elegant, giving a gentle press.
Deputy Director Lü took the senior investigator shoulder insignia and replaced Lu Ding's, immediately following with: "Comparing talent, assessing combat power—who can compete?"
After completing their tasks, they turned together to face the assembly.
Chief Director Meng: "From this day forward, throughout Great Han, seeing Lu is like seeing me when you see this medal."
Deputy Chief Director Lü: "From this day forward, throughout Great Han, seeing Lu is like seeing me when you see this medal."
Chief Director Meng: "With Lu Ding wearing this medal, he may command all investigators of Great Han's 749!"
Deputy Chief Director Lü: "With Lu Ding wearing this medal, he controls life and death decisions over Great Han's demons and monsters!"
Instantly, thunderous applause reverberated through the entire auditorium.
Yan Feifan shouted from the crowd: "Lu Ding!!!!"
Following his cry, more and more voices emerged one after another, shouting Lu Ding's name with earth-shaking intensity.
From this moment!!!
The day of Lu Ding's award ceremony was designated by Third Circle demons and monsters as one of their special traditional days.
For all matters, avoid confronting Tai Sui.