Who gave you permission to travel through time with Earth?

Chapter 136 Invitation from the Executive Department

A businesswoman may appear glamorous on the surface, and even more so on the inside, but all of this is predicated on her having the ability to protect her business empire, so that she doesn't become so bloated that anyone can easily take a bite out of her.

Moreover, in this world where the system has arrived and personal combat power has been extremely enhanced, most of the means of maneuvering have been rendered useless. What is needed to preserve wealth is often a more powerful tactic than wealth itself.

Guo Shi has a good business sense, and her father even gave her a good starting point. Why has she always stayed in Xishi and never developed any henchmen? She even carefully hid the little bit that had just grown.

There is only one reason, of course... it's not enough, it's far too far short. Military force cannot support her ambition, which is why she managed things in the past in such a restrictive and stifling way.

...But now she truly sees hope.

"I won't withhold the raw materials from the core layer; it's pointless. There are two raw material shops at the intersection of the inner and outer cities. They were originally gifts prepared by Sister Jiang in advance, but I'll give them to you ahead of time."

"what……"

Guo Shi was so happy she wanted to fall backward. It seemed that her nose was bleeding a little from being too excited, but none of that mattered. She felt she had everything she needed. She, Guo Shi, was going to be the queen of the main city's financial district!

"...Was this also Jiang Chan's arrangement?"

Fang Jin, however, sensed something different. Her brows furrowed slightly. It was clear that Du Wei couldn't have given away Jiang Chan's land deed in advance, which meant that Jiang Chan had prepared for the current situation beforehand.

"Did she guess that my strength would explode in a short period of time?"

"How Jiang Chan guessed that... I'm sorry, I don't know. In the era of players, too many people have their own secrets. Maybe that crystal ball in her gambling den wasn't just for show?"

Du Wei said with a smile, clearly indicating that he and Jiang Chan had a long-standing relationship, and might even have been to the City That Never Sleeps.

"However, she does have plans for the future. The agreement you signed earlier is no longer of much use. Don't worry, she's not going to break the contract. In fact, the compensation you mentioned earlier can be given to you directly."

"What we mean is...why don't we expand the business further, increasing our stakes on the existing foundation to achieve even greater profits?"

The office fragrance seemed even stronger, and the red background added a touch of warmth. Almost everyone present burst into laughter, because they were all greedy businessmen.

"What does she want me to do?"

Fang Jin laughed quickly, merely curling his lips slightly before getting straight to the point. He felt he had underestimated Jiang Chan; such a long-term vision almost inevitably led to an inflated ambition.

Boss Jiang's initial plan was for him to compete for a top ten spot among a large group of third-tier combatants with his eleventh-level strength. Now, the content and difficulty of the second agreement... are probably going to be even more outrageous.

Have you heard of the Executive Department?

Du Wei, however, asked a question completely unrelated to business, a proud smile playing on his lips. He was clearly prepared for the other person's surprise, which would allow him to continue showing off...

"have no idea."

"..."

Not only Fang Jin, but Guo Shi and the others also looked bewildered. Although they lived in the district, they had not entered the official Bronze Pavilion. Even Guo Shi was a wild man. What could they do by learning about these things?

"The Bronze Pavilion has six departments: Foreign Affairs, Domestic Affairs, Equipment, Resources, and Executive Director. The further down the ranking, the greater the authority they wield. What do you think the Executive Department represents? It represents tangible benefits and status."

"Most newly recruited members can only work in the first two departments, and that's usually their life's path. Starting in the Execution Department is something many people dream of..."

"Stop, stop. Let's talk about the direct benefits. We're not here to compete for official positions or status."

Fang Jin interrupted, saying that no matter which department a player joins or simply remains outside the Bronze Hall system, the most important thing for a player is their own strength and level; positions and authority can be earned through gameplay.

It's not that being in officialdom is meaningless, but the cost-effectiveness is too low. Building connections, currying favors, and achieving political success are far less beneficial than the benefits of a promotion. It's better to focus on leveling up in the game.

Regardless of department or position, what Fang Jin needs is something that can bring assistance and tangible benefits. If the promises made now may be rotten tomorrow, and she won't even want to eat them, then what's the point?

"Hehe... I'm starting to like you a little."

Du Wei chuckled, casually leaning back. He wasn't exactly a pure bureaucrat, so he just slumped down, adopting the most comfortable position, and slowly began to speak.

"There are two benefits that are most direct and certain to be obtained."

"Firstly, it's quite simple. Its functions overlap somewhat with those of the Ministry of the Interior. Both are like local tyrants within their respective jurisdictions, except... the Executive Department tends to be more violent."

"Can you control it?"

"It's easy. How can someone with a pen fight someone with a gun? Are you going to block the gun with the pen tip?"

"...That's a good description, please continue."

Fang Jin finally smiled. This was tantamount to indirectly demarcating territory, and granting the authority to equip troops with weapons and violent suppression was undoubtedly a very lucrative deal.

Furthermore, based on Du Wei's words, it can be inferred that Jiang Chan is probably an executive officer of the Never-Night City. No wonder Luo Qian Fang can remain neutral in the black market; absolute neutrality requires the strength to maintain.

In other words, even if Fang Jin obtains the qualification for the Execution Department, after returning to the City Never Sleeps and joining the local Execution Department, he would end up working for Jiang Chan instead?

"grass……"

"Hehe, you'll get used to it. Everyone gets tricked like this... I'm the same."

Du Wei smiled with some sympathy, saying that he had never seen a businessman more successful than Jiang Chan, who would invest her profits in others and then take them all in, leaving her with all the costs and interest in the end.

And it's always like this... She and her sister are simply devils.

"I've gone off-topic. Let me tell you the second benefit, and then I can feel at ease letting you do things for us."

"After all, we are the Executive Department, not the local police. We have our own core responsibilities to fulfill, and that's why the Executive Department is known as the most lucrative department."

"'Fallout,' we are responsible for resolving fallout incidents within our jurisdiction. We must be the first to arrive and eliminate the danger, remove the rotten star core, and take away any equipment that may contain radiation..."

Du Wei initially intended to continue seriously, but the more he spoke, the more he strayed from the main theme. Eventually, even he couldn't continue fabricating a story; saying more seemed reactionary. After a moment of hesitation, he waved his hand and concluded...

"Hmm...you can keep half."

"..."

"I'm joining."