Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

2 o'clock in the afternoon

Locke quietly looked at Wu Qun standing at the door of the office. He knocked on the open door with one hand, smiled and bowed slightly.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Butler!"

Locke looked away from the light and shadow screens in front of him, stood up and made a gesture of invitation. Wu Qun walked in and sat on the sofa. Locke walked aside, brought out the light and shadow kettle, and took it after a while. Two steaming cups of tea walked over to Wu Qun and sat down.

"It's time to finish things off, Your Excellency, Chief Steward!"

Wu Qun didn't beat around the bush and said straight to the point.

Locke's hand, which had just picked up the tea cup, stopped in mid-air. He looked at Wu Qun and smiled bitterly and helplessly.

"It's time for you to end this."

Wu Qun hummed. The current situation has basically been decided, or in other words, everything in the next few decades has been decided. Wu Qun did not expect such a result.

The situation has become like this, which makes Wu Qun feel a little unimaginable. Originally, their split plan was just for too large capital to collide with each other and damage the market, but now it is different. Because of this investigation, a large amount of capital has taken this opportunity to combine. Together, even those who were on the fringes of the association in the past came closer.

"It looks like we need to have a good talk. Your Excellency, the current situation is not."

"Isn't that what you want to see? Stop joking!"

Locke's tone suddenly became extremely angry, and he smashed the teacup on the table with a bang. Water splashed out for a while, but along with orange particles, the splashing water stopped in the air.

Wu Qun's expression also became serious. They really didn't expect such a situation at first. It is roughly estimated that the businessmen can now jointly occupy at least 85% to 90% of the market share of the seven major industries, and many Businessmen who were fined for suspension of business and rectification in this incident can even use excuses to lay off employees.

Some old employees who have signed long-term contracts, but whose actual value is far less than in the past, are the first choice for dismissal this time. Today, a large number of old employees have gone to the Law Society to negotiate with lawyers, and they have suffered this kind of Unfair treatment, the merchants just want to give them a sum of money and send them away, looking for fresh blood from the market to add in.

This time, businessmen do not have any legal problems, because some companies directly declare bankruptcy after being investigated and fined, and their assets are sold directly. However, they can immediately start over and open another identical company because the market needs such a company. .

Wu Qun and others initially asked the core companies in the seven major associations to unite and not interfere with each other in other industries, just to prevent excessive capital from often causing conflicts between industries and leading to major economic problems. But now it is self-defeating. .

Businessmen in the industry are closely integrated. As long as they control the share of the entire industry, their interests will be very stable in the future and there will not be any major problems.

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The spilled tea fell back into the cup drop by drop. Locke was now extremely angry. This was different from the last time the medical industry went on strike. This time, almost all large and medium-sized companies and stores in all industries in the city were on strike.

The only clothing association that has not gone on strike is now investing in temporary markets in various places. However, because the supply chain is broken, the clothing association has to go out of business completely.

"It's already started, how can it end? You bastards."

Wu Qun smiled helplessly.

"We have known each other for 40 years, Locke."

Locke did not answer, but nodded slightly. They had indeed known each other for more than 40 years.

"Nowadays, the General Affairs Department cannot handle the questioning documents submitted by merchants alone. The follow-up work in the future will be very huge, so I propose that after this investigation is completed, some merchants who are involved in black market transactions due to taxation and quality issues of goods can be opportunity, allowing them to operate normally, and all letters of challenge will be withdrawn.”

"Why did you come to me to talk about this?"

Locke took a sip of tea and raised his hand to signal. Wu Qun picked up the tea cup, looked at the full tea leaves inside, and took a sip with a smile.

"There are many things that sometimes we have to make choices, remember? When the parliamentarian group was established, it was a group that was opposed to the executive branch. But over the years, this opposition has disappeared, but now this Antagonism reappears.”

Locke Jiahui looked at Wu Qun blankly.

"I understand, I will talk to King Xue, and..."

Wu Qun stood up, drank the tea in his cup, and bowed slightly.

"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. General Manager. The city must open the market as soon as possible."

Watching Wu Qun turn around and leave, Locke had no intention of saying anything else. Many things were a little helpless, and once he started, he couldn't stop.

Locke stood up. He had contacted the chiefs of the 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 departments. They would come to the General Affairs Department soon. The finishing work was very heavy and Niya couldn't handle it alone. Live, there must be a joint statement from various departments in a few days to explain this investigation, and Locke also decided to hold a video conference.

The key point is Niya. If she continues to mess around, big problems will arise in the entire department. Now, within the entire department, there are already complaints about the large-scale investigation led by Niya. Locke looks at Although there is his office in his own private resting area, Locke will work here most of the time.

Locke couldn't remember how many years he had been working for this city, but nothing here had changed much. He didn't know how long he would have to work or how long he could work. Excessive pressure had already caused him to suffer from Neurogenic gastritis.

Since Yin Xianglin left the General Affairs Department, although the current secretary is capable, many times he is too ordinary, and his efficiency in handling things is also average. Many times, Locke can only stay up late to deal with problems.

This is also the reason why Locke now only works in his own private rest area, because he can fall asleep when he is tired. Although his wife understands him, she often loses her temper.

Locke had had the idea of ​​retiring for a long time, but he gave up the idea again and again because of his busy work.

"When will it be over?"

And now Locke cannot leave, because Michelle will be transferred directly to the General Affairs Department as a secretary in the next step. Locke doesn't know what Gene thinks. Locke is not too optimistic about that kind of elite genius, although he is indeed very capable at work. But I always feel like something is missing.

It would be better for such people to be assigned to Section 1 or the current Section 5, but several other gods have also decided that after Michelle has completed one year in Section 5, they will directly transfer her to the General Affairs Section. She became the secretary of the general affairs department in a legitimate manner.

Nowadays, Locke is a little worried, because many directors of Michelle's work attitude have talked about it, and she is a little too serious.

What worries Locke most now is the situation in each department. Except for the 6th and 8th departments, there is no need to worry about it. The directors of other departments and his generation have plans to retire, so there will be a talent gap in the executive departments. .

In the past 20 years, the practice department, which has been accompanied by a large number of money and power transactions, has lost a lot of talents. Suddenly Locke called out a document, which was a document that Tamai would submit every year.

The above is compiled by Tamai based on the confessions of special personnel assigned to other departments by Section 2. Many of them are capable, but some have been marginalized. Locke casually looked at some lists. These past Most of the capable people sorted out by Tamai are at the bottom, and some have already gone to business schools.

Locke was a little helpless. He had only read this information a few years ago, and had also asked some directors to pay attention to it, but in the end nothing happened.

Locke believed in Tamai's vision. Over the years, many people who came to the General Affairs Department were personally introduced by Tamai, and they have indeed become the new force in the General Affairs Department today.

In order to revive the city that began to collapse due to the problems of the Hillman family, the 20-year transaction of money and rights has indeed stopped the city's fall, but more problems have arisen.

Locke has thought carefully over the years that they may have missed the best opportunity to make the city better. This opportunity was created by Alpha, but in the end everyone could only compromise with the city.

Locke put his hands on his forehead. He had been exhausted recently. Because the future was becoming more and more complicated, Locke often did not dare to think about what the future would be like.

"Really, why do you still have this expression?"

Yu Wanrou walked in with a smile and carried some desserts, and Locke's expression relaxed.

"Wanrou, why are you here?"

Yu Wanrou put the things on the table. Locke opened them and picked them up to eat, praising them while eating.

"You are always worried about this and that. Remember, you are not the one who solves the problem, you are just the one who wipes the butt."

Locke looked at his wife with some dissatisfaction. This was indeed true. He had done most of the finishing work in recent years, as well as all aspects of scheduling and coordination.

"Really, why are you talking about me like that?"

"Seeing that your expression has been like this for the past month, I'm worried about you. Just leave the future to those young people. I think that girl Niya is doing a good job."

Locke smiled helplessly.

"Are you okay? Look at all the businessmen working together now, and it will be even worse in the future."

"Just use more complete systems and laws to supervise and build an order suitable for the future. It is really unfounded to worry about. Hurry up and eat and have a good rest. I will rub your back."

Locke ran over and closed the door with a smile, hugging his wife happily.

"Thank you!"

"Okay, okay, just watch them carefully. After all, Old Man Ye is still working. Why do you have any reason to retire?"

Locke looked at Yu Wanrou, a little confused, but immediately asked.

"That bastard Jean asked you to come!"

"Indeed, the principal visited my home a few days ago and talked a lot with me. Do you think it's time for us to have a child?"

Locke shook his head after thinking for a few seconds.

"Just wait a little longer. Michelle will be transferred here next year. I have to teach her the complete work of the General Affairs Section."

3 o'clock in the afternoon

Niya was snoring and was already a little drunk. She was lying on the sofa in the office of Department 1, still waiting for King Xue to come back. There were already three empty wine bottles on the table, all of which were from King Xue. Good wine from the cupboard.

"That bastard guy is sorry for me to come to him so early, but he's not here."

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The door to the room was opened. King Xue pressed his glasses and looked at the drunk Niya and the mess in the room. He walked over, put away the wine bottles, and then looked at the smiling Niya.

"Why don't you ask the people below to bring you some food? It's easy to get drunk if you just drink wine and don't eat food!"

Niya turned over her head. King Xue took out his phone and brought up a light and shadow screen, and immediately ordered someone to prepare some food.

"You are serious, I will ask you what to do!"

King Xue smiled gently. He could see that this girl was deliberately drunk. After all, she couldn't bear to beg him.

"Slowly think of a solution and get it done today."

After a while, some rich dishes were served, and Niya started to eat them. She did not come directly this morning. Instead, she went home, discussed some issues with her parents, and came over after lunch.

"First you have to divert the firepower. After the incident is over, everyone's firepower will be focused on your head."

Niya pressed her forehead, looking very uncomfortable. King Xue smiled and patted her back.

"The simplest method is to set up a few targets and then concoct something insignificant but capable of stirring up public opinion."

Niya grabbed King Xue by his collar.

"I can't do this kind of thing."

"I think so. After all, you are so hard-headed. Let's not talk about it for now. Things have not improved at all this time. Many of the things you have done since taking office have been recognized by the people. There is only one thing you need to do next. , bow to the businessmen.”

Niya gritted her teeth and clenched her fists, tilting her head, and King Xue laughed.

"Think carefully, little girl, and don't be ashamed to bow your head. You can really solve some problems."

"I'm not wrong, why should I bow to them?"

King Xue stood up, took out a bottle of wine from the wine cabinet at the back, unscrewed it and threw it to Niya, who took it and drank it.

"I don't mean bowing my head literally, asking you to admit your mistake or apologize to them, but don't get entangled anymore, because problematic companies, especially those suspected of being involved in cases, will be deprived of their business licenses and qualifications, but if the case At the end, the 5th Section will judge whether the company still has the possibility of committing a crime. If not, the company can continue to obtain licenses and qualifications and continue to operate by signing a supervision order."

"Is there still this matter?"

King Xue weakly took off his glasses, took out his handkerchief and wiped them.

"At least you should memorize the regulations of the business department first. This is set by your sister!"

Niya curled her lips, waved her hands and sighed.

"I understand, can I sign it?"

King Xue nodded with satisfaction and put on his glasses.

"That's right!"