Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

February 15, 2246

8 o'clock in the morning

As the door to the fifth subject opened, a large number of candidates waiting for their results poured in. This year, 37,863 people took the exam for the business subject, nearly 5,000 more than last year.

As the times continue to get worse, the practice department has become the first choice for most ordinary job seekers. Many people are struggling to get into the practice department. However, this year, except for some problems, the examination number was temporarily disrupted. Originally, The test questions have also been temporarily changed.

The most terrible thing is that there are a total of 5 sets of test questions, all of which are randomly selected. Many candidates have not yet recovered. This kind of test questions is completely different from what they have studied in the past, and is more practical and changeable. For some, the content of past exams may have been a little more rigid, but if you have a better memory and some logical skills, it will be easy.

The current exam questions are more connected to facts and require thinking. This is why the exam was extended by 1 hour. Some candidates still did not finish the questions by the end of the exam and could only answer randomly. Many People are desperate for this exam.

Yincai nervously followed the flow of people in, and many people began to queue up to wait for their test results. Every year, the passing line will be determined based on the overall results of the actual candidates.

At this time, there were bursts of joyful cheers from the people in front, because this year’s passing line was 80 points, and Yincai immediately felt a little joy, because such a passing line made Yincai feel extremely joyful. Last year’s passing line It's 90, but I got 84 points in the music test, so I might be able to do it this year.

"What are you excited about? Haven't you ever thought about why the passing line is so low? You won't die if you use your brain a little. This year's questions are extremely applicable. They may seem like questions, but in fact you will be exposed to them in daily life. In the past, the paper-based skills in books were different, and they were also combined with practical content. According to my estimation, getting 65 points in this year’s written test is already the highest.”

For a moment, many people's hearts froze. Yincai followed the sound and looked over. This clear and sweet voice came from the mouth of a beautiful girl. She smiled confidently. Her figure looked a little petite and slender, and she looked a little weak. , with a hint of evil on her delicate and beautiful face.

Everyone has pinned their hopes on the subsequent practical exam, which is worth 20 points and lasts one week. If the written test results are not good, most people will give up on the subsequent practical exam, but there are still many who know they will not pass it. People will go because they can gain some experience through actual exercises.

"What are you talking about? It's like you've already passed the exam."

As soon as a woman's dissatisfied voice came out, the beautiful girl just now giggled.

"I will get the highest score on this exam."

Yincai looked at the girl with some confusion, feeling a little domineering.

"For those who don't want to do anything but rely on rote memorization, they will never be able to pass the exam in their lifetime. Things like the brain are not decorations. If they are not used, they will be just like decorations."

This girl also had a bit of a vicious mouth, which had aroused the dissatisfaction of some people. At this time, several council officers came not far away, and the people who had started arguing with this beautiful girl stopped talking.

"Xiao Yu'er, it's been such a long time."

"Uncle Liu, hello!"

The girl greeted several directors of Section 5 respectfully, when someone in the crowd murmured.

"She is Zi Yu'er!"

Yincai was confused for a while before she heard someone say that her father was Osman, the chief of Section 3, and her mother was Zijuan, the secretary. No one said anything. Even after the directors left, they began to communicate with Ziyu as much as possible. Keep your distance.

No one will question anything, because Zi Yuer is a student of All Fields College. The college founded by Section 1 Chief Xue Wang has cultivated the best of the elites. She has taken many exams in this college. The students here got the top spot and then entered subject 1 directly.

Coupled with Zi Yuer's family background, it would be difficult not to pass.

At this time, the candidates who got their results began to leave in despair. Many of them only scored 40 or 50 points. So far, no candidate has appeared with more than 60 points.

Even in the weapons test, most people didn't get full marks. Originally, points were given for free, but this time the examiner was from Section 2. In many people's minds, Section 2 is like a cold fence. , very annoying.

At this time, many people's eyes were focused on Zi Yu'er. Everyone was waiting for her prediction. The next second someone exclaimed, it was really 65 points. The first score above 60 appeared. And just like what Zi Yuer said, it was 65 points.

Yincai felt a chill. At this time, there was a commotion behind her. Many candidates voluntarily stepped aside. An astonishing momentum came over. As soon as Yincai turned around, she saw her hands in her pockets and draped clothes. Niya, wearing a uniform and holding a cigarette, walked quickly, followed by her secretary Michelle.

No one knew why the section chief of Section 5 came here, but seeing that Niya was going towards Zi Yuer, she looked a little annoyed.

"Oh, you must be Zi Yu'er!"

"Lord Niya, what advice do you have!"

Zi Yu'er didn't show the slightest bit of cowardice when facing Niya, but looked at Niya with a serious smile.

"I heard that you talked about various problems in subject 5 before the exam. Do you have any objections to my approach? You also threatened to do what you would do after entering subject 5."

Zi Yuer hummed.

"Sister Niya, I am not very satisfied with your approach. Even if you are the section chief of Section 5, I have to say that after all, I remember that your test scores are very average. Many things should be attributed to Michelle. Do it!"

Niya smiled and patted Zijuan's shoulder.

"Hey, Miss Zi Yu'er, who ranked first in the written test, you are very lucky, you can follow me in the practical test!"

"Then I am really lucky, Lady Nia."

Zi Yuer said without giving up at all, and Niya laughed loudly, then glanced around.

"Don't think about it. This year, 103 people scored over 60 points and 1,309 people scored over 50 points."

As Niya shouted, the candidates who were still queuing up all looked livid for a moment, and Niya left. Michelle glanced at Zi Yuer, she had indeed heard about this child, and the past She is very similar to herself, but the only difference is that this child is very proud. If you think about it carefully, it is certain that her parents are extremely outstanding people.

The problem of Section 3 has always existed since its inception. It is already very difficult for Section 3 to be running well under the management of Zi Yuer's parents. After all, Section 3 has the largest number of people among the 13 departments. A branch of this branch maintains a population of more than 80,000 all year round.

"What are you going to do? Chief Niya."

"You have to give that little girl some color."

Didi didi

Niya's phone rang, and she immediately picked it up with some dissatisfaction.

"You are really well informed, Sister Zijuan."

"After all, she is my daughter. Little Niya, don't be familiar with her. It's your fault that I brought her around since she was a child and contaminated her."

Niya sighed helplessly.

"I won't get along with her, Sister Zijuan, I just want her to see what reality is!"

"Just don't go too far."

Niya agreed with a smirk on her face. Michelle probably knew what Niya wanted to do. She was too lazy to say anything to Niya. In the past few days, the two had argued several times over some policy issues in Section 5. .

Just now, she was red-faced arguing in the office, and Niya even broke the table. Now she seems to be okay. Several directors who were watching were sweating for the girl. After all, she had offended Niya. There is no good fruit to eat.

At around 10 o'clock, all the results were announced, and the streets were full of frustrated people. The number of people who could pass the exam this year was probably less than 100, which was the lowest in history.

Yincai leaned against the gate of Section 5 with some frustration, squinting at the landing gear of Section 1 in the yard. There were many young and immature-looking children. They were all students of the All-Field Academy. Zi Yuer was among the crowd. Entering the lift surrounded by people, they looked very happy.

At this time, a large number of reporters began to enter Section 5. Section 5 had begun to build a temporary stage and seemed to be holding a press conference. The person in charge of this exam, Secretary Leona of Section 6, had already stood on the stage.

But most reporters still headed towards the take-off and landing of Section 1, as if they wanted to interview the 21-year-old genius Zi Yu'er who took the exam this year, but the take-off and landing took off before the reporters could get there.

"Senior, you are so kind. You will definitely pass this exam."

Zi Yuer pressed Chloe, who was a head shorter than herself, and turned her head around.

"What do you mean by what you said, Chloe? I don't need any affirmation. This is a matter of course. Have you forgotten what the principal said? The best state is to be calm when things change."

Chloe groaned and leaned against the window, looking at Section 5 retreating below.

"By the way Chloe, you have to pass the exam tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."

Zi Yu'er said, and Chloe scratched her head with a smile.

"Senior, I don't have much confidence. After all, my grades have been at the bottom several times in a row."

Zi Yuer didn't say much. She probably knew why Chloe was counting down. She was always calculating how to get to the back position every time she took an exam because she didn't want to work.

Zi Yu'er didn't notice it at first. One time when she was talking about Chloe with her class teacher Billy, the class teacher reminded her. Zi Yu'er noticed it after a few exams. This girl was lying. She didn't have any confidence. , but very smart.

After Ziyuer got to know Chloe's family, she realized why Chloe didn't want to work.

"Would you like to stay at my house for a few days?"

"Okay, okay, I'll go with you, senior sister, you're the best."

Chloe immediately came to Zi Yu'er's side, nuzzled obediently, and smiled extremely brightly.

"Let's celebrate at my house tonight, and you guys can come over too."

10:38

The press conference was over, and Yincai was still leaning on the door of Section 5. She didn’t know what was said on the stage, but she just held the plastic pendant in her hand helplessly. This pendant was already some years old, and was used by children in the past. She really likes a luminous music pendant. The components inside it have been broken a long time ago, but she has always carried the music with her. It was hung around her neck by someone when she was born, probably her parents.

Waves of powerless loneliness made Yincai almost breathless. She only scored 41 points in this exam. Yincai had already thought that this was the last time. After looking at the 5th Section headquarters behind her again, Yincai turned around and left. got up.

Unable to cry or laugh, Yincai sat in an alley with one hand on her forehead. It was another year, she had spent all her savings, but she failed the exam again.

After a while, Yincai took out her phone and pressed Lu Qi's number.

"Uncle Lu Qi, if you didn't pass the exam, I'd better go to your place!"

"What do you plan to do in the future?"

Yincai thought for a moment and then said.

"I won't take the exam anymore, save some money quickly, and then start a small business."

After talking to Lu Qi for a while, Yincai felt better. After she hung up the phone, she picked up the small bag next to her and walked quickly.

A touch of light blue particles slowly floated by, and Jean appeared in the alley. He took out a cigarette and lit it, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly. This time he did not say anything to the girl, although her lips He said he would not take the exam, but his eyes showed no sign of giving up.

"You are really heartless."

Rose seeped out of the wall little by little and patted Gene on the shoulder.

"Have it!"

"Lord Jean, I should be able to pass the exam."

Outside the alley entrance, a young man with dark skin, white teeth, and a smile ran in. He looked honest and shy.

Gene hummed, and Rose glanced at the kid named Larry.

"I will explain to the section chief of Section 5 that I will be responsible for your practical exam this time. There is no time limit!"

Larry was a little shocked. Rose glanced at the young man, walked over and patted him on the shoulder.

"Come on, boy."

Larry looked at the woman, a little confused, but still walked to Gene.

"When does it begin."

"Any time, let's start now."

Gene jumped to the roof as he spoke, leaving Larry a little confused.

"It will be easier the first time you practice. Help me catch the five wanted criminals on the list."

Larry looked at Gene who had gone away in surprise. His cell phone rang. There was a wanted information compiled by Section 5. Larry ran quickly and started to read it seriously.

11:49

"I've just told you countless times that I can't handle it."

Michelle said again firmly.

"The issues in District 29 must be dealt with."

The atmosphere in the office was a bit solemn. More than a dozen directors did not speak, but just looked at the room. It was already a mess.

"Then it's up to you. If something goes wrong, you'll be responsible for it."

"I need an investigation order from you, Section Chief."

Niya sneered and shook her head.

"I won't drive, you can figure it out yourself."

Michelle frowned slightly, she couldn't bear it any more, and the image of her former roommate's tragic death kept flashing through her mind.

"Please issue an investigation order, Chief Niya."

"I have told you so many times that if we attack District 29 now, many people will starve to death."

Michelle immediately spoke forcefully.

"I will draw up a complete re-employment plan."

Niya closed her eyes.

"It's up to you. If it doesn't go as you expected, it's your responsibility!"

Michelle nodded.