Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

4 a.m.

On First Avenue, many vehicles were passing continuously, and most of the people attending the banquet came out of the mansions of some big families.

In the entire family area, only the Angus family is dark. The residential area that used to be brightly lit at this time of year can no longer see any light.

The Angus family has laid off a large number of people who served in the mansion, and has not held a banquet for a long time. During this time, the Angus family visited many large and small families, hoping to borrow money, but Most of the families refused, because many people knew that the Angus family has been completely dragged down. The construction of the city has only been completed for one-third, and the remaining construction is not suitable for the entire Angus family. It's hell.

Economic analysts in many family companies have long understood everything about the Angus family. Nowadays, if the Angus family wants to achieve profitability, it will take at least 30 years. This is impossible for many people. It’s imaginary, because no one knows what will happen in 30 years. Maybe technology will be further opened up and air transportation will emerge.

After all, nowadays there are extremely convenient things like lifts. Although the technology of lifts is currently only open to some large companies and not to all the people, many people are very confident in such floating technology. This is In the future, many members of the family will invest once the technology becomes available.

Over the years, many people have understood that Congress will never let money depreciate. Thirty years ago, an egg cost 4 to 5 cents. Now, an egg still costs 4 to 5 cents, so people in the family are doing it. My own wealth accumulation has even reduced a lot of investment, and only invested in stable industries.

This approach also gave many bottom and middle-level businessmen the opportunity to quickly start to rise. Especially after the pricing power was repaired last year, it was not a mandatory regulation by the 9 subjects, but a flexible regulation based on the market.

Many discerning people emerged from this, and the economy that had been suppressed and blocked by family joint control in the past began to flow.

"I really don't know what the Angus family thinks."

The patriarch of a family sighed helplessly, and the patriarch of a family next to him laughed.

"No matter what I think, I can only bite the bullet and get on with it now. The cost of starting work for one day is astronomical. It is too difficult to fill such a big hole in a short time."

Many people know that the entire construction is now a troublesome mess. Looking over the dark lawn, you can see the cabin standing on the right side of the Angus family's mansion, with sporadic lights still on, and behind the cabin. Some of the grow sheds still have lights on.

The originally beautiful garden of the Angus family has been completely renovated and turned into a plantation. Many people are saying that everyone in their family is living in a difficult situation now.

Charles sent the last group of guests to the door, looked at the dark Angus' house opposite, and sighed helplessly. His wife and daughter were still at Angus' house. In recent years, the relationship between Charles and his wife has softened slightly. , the two would chat and go shopping from time to time, but this relationship was just that of family members.

Jean came here tonight, and Charles also talked a lot with Jean, and he nodded. If Congress really takes back the immunity of the family, he will take the initiative to hand over the immunity of the Abron family.

Charles just didn't expect it to happen so soon, but most families would object. Gene had already visited many families tonight. Although he didn't say it directly, the meaning in the conversation was already clear.

The only one who can end the current predicament of the Angus family is the Hillman family. If the Hillman family is willing to lend a helping hand, the Angus family can escape from the predicament, but it is obvious that when the construction began, the Hillman family was nominally It's a cooperation, but in fact, the Angus family has made too much money through its construction. Everyone knows that there is no longer any intersection between the two families.

At many banquets that Charles attended, he found that people from the two families could no longer speak a word.

"Freya!"

"What's wrong?"

Charles held up the phone.

"It's already past 4 o'clock."

"Michelle has fallen asleep. I won't be back tonight."

Charles hummed, and by the sound of his voice, his wife was still very energetic.

"Go to rest early, after all."

"I have a baby in my belly, I know."

My wife sounded happy.

Freya smiled, holding a glass of hot water in her hand. Alpha across from her was blushing, and there were several empty wine bottles next to her. It had been a long time since she had been chatting so happily.

"Sister Freya, actually you don't need to think about this at all. I'll teach you a way, don't think about anything, just ignore it."

Alpha said as he walked to the window and took out a cigarette. After lighting it, he quietly looked at the planting shed not far away. Now the entire Angus family eats the crops grown here.

This land has been cultivated for a long time, and the soil is very fertile. All the flowers here have been sold to flower cultivation companies, and no one is left.

There used to be a very beautiful flower garden behind Angus' house. Alpha remembered that when he was a child, he would always come here to rest following the scent of flowers. Nowadays, most of the facilities have been demolished and transformed into a large area of ​​planting. land.

Freya said a lot tonight. Whenever she travels recently, reporters will follow her. No matter where she goes, she seems to be a star. She is a little distressed. Alpha has also experienced it. At first, she was extremely uncomfortable, but then gradually Just ignore it.

"It must be that guy from King Xue."

Alpha pressed his forehead, and the face that always looked gentle and gentle emerged in his mind, but secretly he was a very insidious guy, and he was very good at using public opinion, knew how to seize opportunities, and was able to create opportunities, but his methods were a bit dirty. , this is recognized by everyone in the entire Divine Academy, King Xue’s ability.

Although many things in these years seem to be handled by Section 1, Alpha knows that some of the ways Section 1 handles situations are exactly the way King Xue handles situations.

"Alpha, the question of immunity, is no."

"I know."

Alpha knew what Freya was worried about. The next step was indeed to cancel the immunity of the entire family. The matter was very troublesome and had to be done step by step.

"Sister Freya, go to bed early!"

Freya nodded and looked at Alpha's somewhat lonely back. She originally wanted to tell Alpha that Jean had gone to a lot of family matters tonight, but in the end she held back.

Jean stopped saying anything to Alpha, and Alpha didn't ask anything. Obviously, as master and apprentice, the two should not have such a cold relationship, but maybe this is the way they have gotten along since they were young. Leya didn't intend to say anything.

Freya went upstairs and came to the guest room. Michelle was already asleep, and Freya lay down gently on the bed.

A wave of warmth came, Freya turned around, and her daughter rubbed into her arms, like a small stove.

I talked a lot with Alpha tonight, most of which were about issues in the future, and both of them had different opinions.

In Freya's view, Alpha is very good in every aspect, but there is only one thing: people need encouragement, especially encouragement from those closest to them, which is extremely important to everyone. Yes, Freya herself also needs recognition, but this recognition is the recognition of the same kind of consciousness, which she has received countless times.

A lonely genius, this is Freya's understanding of Alpha, but she also needs to be recognized and recognized by Jean. Freya knows what Jean wants to do, and also knows why Alpha is so desperate. It is obviously just that. Simple stuff, but one says nothing and one asks nothing.

Freya would mention this matter every time she saw Jean, but Jean would always avoid it head-on. It was obvious that Alpha had done a good enough job now.

"Alpha, why aren't you sleeping yet?"

Violet, wearing pajamas, walked up behind Alpha, who shook his head.

"Can't sleep."

Although he had drunk a lot of wine and was drunk, Alpha was not sleepy at all.

"Mom, this place used to be very lively every year."

Violet smiled and moved closer to her daughter, rubbing her back comfortingly.

"Everyone will grow up and get older. It's getting late, Alpha. You still have work tomorrow!"

Violet said, taking off the half-remaining cigarette from Alpha's mouth, extinguishing it, and turned around to walk away.

"By the way Alpha, Mr. Jean visited many families tonight."

Alpha's eyes widened for a moment, a little surprised, but then the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

"Thanks! Mom."

4:31 am

Tamai rubbed his hands together, stood quietly in front of the 100-square-meter apartment he rented, and gently opened the door.

"I'm home!"

"Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Tamai looked with some surprise at Baleka, who was sitting on the soft sofa by the door, watching the TV program. She quickly paused the program, stood up, took the uniform jacket that Tamai took off, and hung it on the wall. superior.

"Wait for you!"

Baleka held Tamai's hand with a bright smile, and Tamai nodded in a good mood.

"I've prepared the dishes. I just need to reheat some."

As soon as he entered the living room, Tamai smiled happily. The entire living room was decorated very grandly, and many of the paper-cuts looked like they were made by Baleka.

"Go take a shower and let's celebrate the New Year together."

Baleka urged. After Tamai kissed her forehead, she turned and entered the bathroom. Before entering, she glanced at Baleka who was placing cups and smiled helplessly.

This is the first time that Tamai has fallen in love with a woman, and this time he has completely fallen in love with her. Although many colleagues said they couldn't have her, Tamai was under a lot of pressure from people talking behind her back. I moved out of the dormitory of Section 5 and lived with Baleka.

This little girl is very good, very smart, and very considerate. Tamai has noticed this in these few short months. Originally, Peristan had recommended some film and television companies to Baleka, but Baleka did not go, but chose to follow him.

Tamai also decided to take up his responsibilities as a man, work hard, and marry Baleka in a few years. He didn't care what Baleka had done in the past, because she had no choice in that unbearable and humiliating past. , can only be forced to accept.

The bathroom door opened, and Baleka walked in, smiling softly.

"I'll rub your back."

Tamai sat quietly on the chair, enjoying the little happiness after the work. Every new year, the work in Section 5 is hell. Tamai had just finished his shift and could only rest until 12 noon. Gotta get back to patrolling the streets.

Baleka is still in punishment and needs to work in a nearby orphanage every day. During this time, Baleka has become much more cheerful, unlike the way she always evaded before the two of them established a formal relationship.

"Next year I will be assigned to the bottom floor. How about you on the middle floor? I will take the subway back when I have time."

Baleka pursed his lips and shook his head.

"I'll go down with you, and I can just find a job."

Hearing these words, Tamai felt hot in his heart.

"By the way, you haven't been on the job for many years. I heard that you refused to be promoted to squad leader."

Tamai hummed.

"I don't have much talent, Baleka, and being a manager is not suitable for me. Patrolling the streets every day is actually quite good."

Baleka hummed and happily talked about some delicious things he had cooked today. After the two chatted for a while, Tamay returned to the living room after taking a bath and planned to help, but Baleka asked him to sit down. That’s it.

Tamai has many friends now. When those friends found out, they all expressed their blessings. Although Tamai has no talent, he knows very well what kind of talents everyone around him has. He has recommended many people over the years. People are all playing a role, and Tamai doesn't want to continue to go up. He just needs to keep sending some talented people up. Only these people can really change some things.

Tamai looked at Baleka who was busy. He was extremely happy at this moment and just needed to continue.

"I'll have a holiday in a few days and I'll go see you with you."

For a moment, Baleka's expression suddenly changed, an angry expression appeared on his face, and his expression fell for a moment.

"Sorry! Shouldn't have mentioned it."

Baleka smiled stiffly.

"I hate her, I hate her. Every time I think about her, I..."

Baleka covered her mouth and ran to the kitchen, sobbing sadly. Tamai knew that he said something he shouldn't have said. He knew Baleka's situation very well. Tamai went to see Baleka's mother. , as soon as she heard that she was a professional, the woman became excited and hoped that Tamai could help her and let her be released from prison early.

Tamayimuna stood at the door of the kitchen, looking at Baleka who was still wiping tears, and wanted to go over to comfort her, but soon Baleka started laughing again and wiped her tears.

"Sorry Tamai, I'm fine, don't mention her again."

Tamayi snorted. Baleka's mother was sentenced to six years in prison. Tamayi also knew about Baleka's mother. After her husband died, she took Baleka alone and got into gambling when she was desperate. , and he has been addicted to it since then and became a gambler.

“No matter what the problem is, it can be solved, depending on your willingness to put in the time and experience Tamai.”

At this time, Tamai thought of what Peristan had said. He planned to wait slowly for a year or two, when Baleka would stop crying because of thinking about his mother, and then solve this problem.

The night is getting darker and darker, and management vehicles are constantly whizzing by. Some problems always occur during the New Year every year, and there are countless problems caused by drunkenness.

Several people who were drunk in front of a store were carried to the car by people from Section 5. They would be sent to the management center to wait for them to sober up.

The outdoor temperature on the ground floor is very low during this time. The closer to the edge, the lower the temperature, usually around 1 to 5 degrees, which is very likely to freeze to death.

call

Tian Hen exhaled a breath of hot breath, and opened the door of his home room with a shiver. The room immediately became warm. Tian Hen wiped his nose that was so cold that it flowed out. He had just delivered the last order of takeout in the store. Today's work is considered it's over.

After entering the bedroom, my sister Tianai was still sleeping soundly. She still couldn't speak. She had been taken for a checkup. The doctor said it might be caused by some stimulation. The only thing Tianhen could think of was her mother's death. Although my sister was young at that time, she was by the side when her mother died.

Because Tianhen himself was still young and so was his sister at the time, his father could only keep the two of them in the hospital in order to support his mother's treatment expenses.

The stiff fingers began to become active. Tian Hen tiredly took out a box of food. After eating it quickly, he looked tiredly at some lamps placed in the room. He still needed to finish coloring. After Tian Hen rested for more than ten minutes, he started working again. The delivery will be at 12 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. In the evening, he will go to the store to deliver takeaways.

Fortunately, my sister can now eat and sleep by herself. She only needs to play music to spend the whole day.

His father is still working in the agricultural field in the east, because the family still owes a lot of money, which he cannot afford to pay back in a short time. But now that Tianhen is 14 years old, he has the ability to support his sister.

After carefully coloring the lamps one by one, Tian Hen felt a little sleepy. He set the alarm clock, climbed to the bedside of himself and his sister, and fell asleep quickly after lying down.

In a daze, Tian Hen heard a burst of music. When he opened his eyes, he saw his sister squatting next to a pile of lamps and coloring. Tian Hen was startled and ran over in a hurry.

"Tian Ai, what are you doing?"

Tianai smiled and held up something in his hand.

Tian Hen looked at it and found that the colors were all correct. Tian Ai was not making trouble. She was just 5 years old. Tian Hen felt a little more at ease and taught his sister how to color.

It was just after 5 o'clock, and Tian Hen's tiredness disappeared. The brother and sister quickly completed the painting of a large box of lamp tubes.

"Tian Ai, do you want to talk?"

Tian Ai opened his mouth slightly, nodded playfully, but still couldn't make a sound in his throat, Tian Hen said with a smile.

"Just take it slow, it'll be okay."

Tian Hen plans to take Tian Ai to the east to see his father in a few days. Several months have not passed.

People nearby persuaded Tian Hen to send Tian Ai to an orphanage so that his life would be easier, but Tian Hen refused several times.

Tianhen felt that he could support his sister, but he also knew that this was impossible. His sister fell ill last month. In order to provide her with better medical treatment, Tianhen sent her to a high-level medical facility. During this period, All the money earned has been spent.

Tianai will be able to go to school in two years. If she is still unable to speak, she will have to be sent to a special school, and the cost will be higher.

Tian Hen's part-time salary is very low. At this time, her sister walked up to Tian Hen and pointed at her stomach. Tian Hen knew that she was hungry, so she got up and started to make enough food for Tian Ai to eat for a whole day.

Looking at Tian Ai again, Tian Hen remembered something. When he took his sister to a big hospital, a wealthy couple had a lot of chats with him. They came down a few days ago and offered to adopt Tian Ai. Tian Hen did not refuse the love thing. He glanced at the smiling Tian Ai. This may be the best way for his sister. The couple also said that they can come back to see their sister at any time when they are stable.

"So be it."

Tian Hen glanced at Tian Ai again, his mood became a little heavy, and his nose felt a little sore. Although he could support his sister, he couldn't give her more than enough to fill her stomach.

Tianhen took out the phone number of the couple he had gotten before from his pocket. After thinking for a moment, he made up his mind to call the couple tomorrow.

The lights in the city were bright again, and many shops that were open during the day were already open. Many hangovers walked into the shops in twos and threes, listless.

The carnival will continue today, especially this year, many districts will have carnival activities within the district for several nights in a row.

The streets in District 1 have already started to get lively. Many 24-hour shops are changing shifts. With a smile on his face, Jean carries the uniform in his hand and walks into the square of the General Affairs Department. He can already see the busy businessmen. After walking all the way to the canteen, many people greeted Jean, who sat quietly in front of the food table.

"Lord Jean, why are you so early today? What do you want to eat?"

"Just give me a bowl of noodles, chef."

At this time, several staff members who seemed to have been here last night were discussing which store to eat outside. Many people were reluctant to eat in the canteen of the General Affairs Department because the food here tasted so-so. , the chef has been working for many years, and Gene is familiar with him. He was also a criminal in the past and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

After he was released from prison, Gene introduced him here, because in the past, prisoners were responsible for cooking in prisons, and this head chef was in charge of cooking in Prison No. 2. This was his only specialty, and he had a criminal record. It was difficult to find a job, so I finally came here through Jean's introduction.

In just a few years, the food in the General Affairs Section was unpalatable. Although the head chef thought of many ways, there was still no way to improve it. Many of the chefs who cooked here used to serve prisoners in prisons. As for the cooks, they only know some simple and crude cooking methods. Although Locke taught them, the food still tastes average.

The only good thing about the meals in the General Affairs Section is that they are generous in portions and can fill you up. You can eat them whenever you want, but you need to apply in advance.

At this time, accompanied by a commotion, Locke came out of the elevator with a livid face. As soon as he saw Gene, he ran over as if he had seen a savior.

"Can you help me take care of things Jean? I'm too busy today."

Gene looked at Locke with a smile and finally nodded.

"Chef, bring me a big plate of meat, eggs, and a bowl of porridge."

"Just eat that much in the morning, okay?"

At this time, a portion of stinky tofu was served. Locke's eyes widened and he swallowed, but Gene started eating on his own.

"tasty."

"Give me something to eat."

Gene shook his head.

"This is my breakfast chubby."

Locke's stomach growled. Gene gave Locke a piece. After he ate it, he immediately raised his thumb. This kind of food was not popular in the cafeteria, but Jean and Locke liked it very much. The chef I'll do it a little bit from time to time.

"Come on, little fat guy, today is your first official date with Wanrou."

Locke frowned slightly.

"You really know everything."

Gene nodded.

"Remember what I told you in the past, the first element of dating a girl?"

Locke waved his hand.

"I know, my ears are almost calloused."

Soon, Gene went directly to Locke's private lounge, opened several light and shadow screens, and prepared to start dealing with the affairs of the General Affairs Department.

Gene looked at some documents, starting with the most complicated issue of pricing power, flipping through them quickly, and quickly rejected many of them.

In just half an hour, the light of the artificial sun began to penetrate the window. Gene smiled helplessly. The current affairs department was a bit loose. This was not what Gene wanted to see. No matter how coordinated Locke was, many practical The existing problems have already begun. The coordination among various departments has begun to become chaotic due to the emergence of the group of parliamentarians.

The current work efficiency of the General Affairs Department is somewhat low, and Gene knows why, because each department has its own affairs, which cannot be put on the table.

Nowadays, the management of the management department are all students of the School of God in the past. It is precisely because of this relationship that the current management department has become much looser. Because everyone is a classmate, there is no way to use the superiors and subordinates for many things. It is not measured by relationships, but on some issues, many people will choose to remain silent and work hard to do their own things well.

Gene knew that he had to find a way to mobilize the interaction of the administrative department. If this continued, the situation in the administrative department would be very bad.

"The reason is Alpha!"

Gene smiled and lit a cigarette, already thinking of a solution.

In the past, there were too many seemingly complex problems in the city, but now these problems, large and small, have been reduced a lot under strong control. The current problems are more complex, issues of rights and money. As well as the alternating problems of truth and lies, no matter how we deal with them, these problems have two sides and cannot be dealt with by the simple and crude methods in the past.

This is a sign that a city is maturing towards a high degree of order and legality. It can no longer do something hastily because there are a group of parliamentarians watching.

"Lord Jean!"

Yin Xianglin came in with a smile and tea. At this time, several female directors also came in. They all looked very positive and wanted to report on today's affairs in the general affairs department.

"It's going to be hard for you ladies today! But it should be a happy day."