Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

10:39 pm

Li Ang walked out of a store. The boss very enthusiastically wanted to invite Li Ang for a drink, but Li Ang declined. He knew that the boss wanted to get close to him, as did the owners of other shops.

Li Ang is from Section 7, and he will be responsible for field loans next month. Some bosses asked Li Ang about loans from the side, and Li Ang also revealed some things to them, but these things were irrelevant.

Feeling his hungry belly, Li Ang planned to go to a nearby night street for a drink, and then go back to the dormitory to sleep. Tomorrow is a rare holiday. Li Ang planned to use these three days of holiday to sort out the store conditions collected during this period. stand up.

If there can be such an economic variable system in the future, many self-employed individuals will be able to know the actual economic status of the entire district when investing, and investment risks will be reduced.

Over the years, Li Ang has seen too many blindly following investment managers. Most of them have worked hard for more than ten or twenty years. They have spare money in their hands and plan to invest in something to prepare for their future life in old age. As a result, the investment failed. , all the hard work for so many years was in vain.

Although Section 7 has an internal affairs department in the area of ​​investment risk estimation, most of the data given are based on taxation in the region. Such data is of little use. If some large-capital businessmen fail, they may still There are second, third or even fourth chances. Once most ordinary people fail, there is no possibility of turning around.

Li Ang very much hopes that Section 7 can be reformed and at least have such a business warning value. Based on the daily consumption in the district and the surprising variables of the store's revenue, the economic variable value is constructed. Such a value is clear at a glance. .

Even though there is no guarantee that such a value is 100% correct, because there are always exceptions, those operators who have found a successful business method can make money even in adversity, but such people are very few.

It's just that it's difficult to realize what Li Ang wants. It's impossible for Section 7 to give up loans and help some companies sell financial products. These two points are the basis for many Section 7 staff to get high wages.

For people in the loan department and financial department of Section 7, in addition to a basic salary of 2,000 per month and other welfare benefits, there is also an additional commission, which is related to the amount of the loan and the number of financial products sold. Many people in Section 7 have one You can earn more than 10,000 yuan every month. This is the reason why most people who are admitted to the Acting Department will fill in the 7 subjects.

A stream of aroma came to his nose, and Li Ang quickened his pace. It was already close to 11 o'clock. At this time, the place was very lively. Li Ang had just arrived on this night street in District 28, and there were several drunk men. As they walked by chatting and laughing, their next destination was District 29, the gentle town of men, less than 1 kilometer away from here.

The economic situation in District 28 is very good. Because it is close to District 29, it will be extremely lively at night. Many people will choose to eat and drink in District 28 before going to District 29 to have fun. After all, the food in District 29 tastes average and the prices are on the low side. It's higher because special service workers will find ways to take money from guests.

In Li Ang's view, this area like a cancer in Bright City will continue to exist in the future and will be difficult to govern. This kind of area that has made no contribution to the city's economy has existed for more than half a century. In Li Ang's view, it is extremely unreasonable of.

Soon Li Ang came to the door of a barbecue restaurant. Just as he was about to walk in, he noticed a bunch of people from the 5th class sitting on the street not far away. They were all talking about something, and there were more people on the street. Many people stopped and sitting among these ordinary section members was Gene, the section chief of Section 13.

"long time no see."

Jean came over without waiting for Li Ang to pass by, and Li Ang hurriedly saluted and bowed.

"Lord Jean."

Gene smiled and waved to several clerks behind him, then pointed to the barbecue restaurant.

"Want to have a drink together? My treat."

Li Ang nodded.

After a while, accompanied by the sound of sizzling barbecue, a scent of aroma hit his nostrils. Li Ang took off his uniform and started eating without politeness. He was too hungry.

Meeting Jean by chance on the street was an opportunity. Li Ang knew very well that such an opportunity was rare, and at this moment Jean spoke.

"If you want to say anything, just say it."

Li Ang grunted and was about to get up again, but Gene motioned to him to just sit down and talk.

Jean would often eat with some section staff on the street like this, and Li Ang had also heard about the treat. He was a bit strange in the eyes of many people, but there were countless rumors about Jean in the city. Jean's matter was the city's There are many people talking after dinner.

Li Ang continued to eat in silence for a while. He was still thinking about where to start and what content to start with. After all, there were not many opportunities like this.

Gene saw Li Ang's hesitation, then he stood up, lit a cigarette, opened the window, a breeze came in, and Gene sat on the edge of the window.

"Say young, no matter what it is."

The somewhat heated mood calmed down. After Li Ang took a sip of wine, he began to talk about some of the things he had experienced over the years. Gene just listened quietly.

Jean had seen this kid many times at Niya's house. After that, half of his body was eroded by violent alienated cells. Jean also heard from Huashen that at that time, Li Ang was basically disabled for life. However, during the days in the hospital, Li Ang never gave up the idea of ​​recovery.

His tenacious perseverance allowed Li Ang to stand up again, and he recovered well. His treatment process also provided a lot of reliable medical data for the treatment of violent alienated cell erosion.

Listening to what Li Ang said, Jean just smiled relaxedly. He had been punished twice for violating the internal management regulations of the business department. Jean knew what he wanted to say.

Li Ang was still talking when Jean interrupted him on the second floor.

"You don't need to care about your position. Even if you are just an ordinary clerk, I will listen to your opinion."

Li Ang stood up hurriedly and bowed again.

"Thank you, Sir Jean, for listening to all my nonsense."

Then Li Ang directly took out the light and shadow screen and began to explain the problem of economic variables, while talking about the collection of these values ​​​​and what subsequent effects it will bring.

Gene looked at these detailed information and analysis reports and did not express any opinions. He just listened to what Li Ang said. He was a very thoughtful young man.

"At this stage, such a plan is difficult to implement."

Gene interrupted Li Ang, and he nodded and replied.

"Yes, Sir Jean, it is precisely because no one above wants to change, because change means that the city is likely to undergo drastic changes."

Jean nodded and looked at the time. It was already 3 o'clock in the morning, and Li Ang was also a little drunk.

"Submit a detailed proposal directly to your section chief."

Li Ang hummed, and Gene stood at the window.

"Okay, come here tonight, I will tell your section chief about this."

Li Ang bowed again.

"Thank you very much Lord Jean."

Jean waved his hand and jumped directly. When Li Ang came to the front desk of the store, the bill had been settled. Li Ang was in a good mood. He didn't expect to meet Jean tonight. He had heard it from Ye Jiao before. I have learned a lot about Jean.

This conversation with Jean was a relatively long one, and Li Ang could also feel that Jean was very easy-going, like a breeze. He would not speak too much, but would listen carefully, even if he was talking nonsense.

3:19 am

Gene carried a bag of things and quietly arrived at a high-rise apartment building in District 18. As soon as he entered, he saw Larry crawling by the curtains, quietly staring at a low-rise villa opposite, even When he walked up to him, Larry was still staring.

"Anything gained?"

Gene asked, and Larry came back to his senses.

"I'm sorry Lord Jean."

Looking at the bag of things Gene brought back, Larry licked his lips.

"I haven't gained anything yet, but in the past few days I have noticed that their maid is a little strange."

"Continue after you finish eating. I'll watch it for you."

Gene sat by the window and looked at the brightly lit villa below. The owners of the villa were a pair of wealthy businessmen, but their son was on the run for a crime committed a few years ago, and no one has been arrested yet.

Originally, this matter was temporarily calmed down by the family's efforts, but when Niya came to power and a series of criminal cases were reopened, the case was brought out again. The wealthy businessman and his wife were directly linked to their son's escape. , but they refused to admit it, and the legal department has not found any evidence so far. This is the third case that Gene handed over to Larry.

Larry has been monitoring here for nearly two months, and spent the rest of the time investigating various matters. In Gene's opinion, Larry is a very stubborn and serious young man who is meticulous in his work. This may be consistent with the fact that he has been working in the farmland since he was a child. It has something to do with being busy here.

Gene did not participate in the investigation of the five cases handed over to Larry, but read the case reports submitted by Larry from time to time.

Jean has rarely gone to the Barrier Zone recently. This year's march was very successful. Many armed forces have become more peaceful. The Special Inspectors of the Barrier Zone have begun their work and regularly send investigation reports to Section 3.

In just a few months, the current number of people in the barrier area has been known. This number has exceeded everyone's expectations. It has exceeded 1 million people wandering in the barrier area.

In the recent food distribution, there has been a problem of insufficient supply. Fortunately, Section 12 has developed new crops, and Gene's previous proposal to ask Locke to help has also been implemented. There is a quota of 100 people at each guard station every month. , people in the barrier area can return to the city as long as they are valuable. The citizen level is 1 and there is a half-year observation period.

Although fewer people can enter the city, such a system is better than nothing.

The barrier area has returned to its old state. Some powerful armed forces obtained the seeds needed for planting from the city and planted crops in some of the caves they created.

This is why only about 800,000 people actually came to receive food, while the population after survey was as high as 1 million.

Since the expulsion, countless children have been born in the barrier zone, and these children have grown up and have grown up in the dark nourishment of the barrier zone. Regardless of luck or misfortune, this will be what Brilliant City needs to face in the future. Huge problem.

"Are you worried, Sir Jean?"

Larry asked and Gene smiled and lit a cigarette.

"How long do you think it will take for food to meet the needs of the entire city?"

Larry thought for a while and then replied with a smile.

"Now I can satisfy Sir Jean, but the premise is that no major changes occur in the city."

Gene hummed, and Larry seemed to realize something.

"Are you worried about the problem in the barrier area, Sir Jean?"

When Gene didn't answer, Larry continued.

"Actually, I think that if crops can be grown in barrier zones one day, many problems can be solved."

"maybe!"

After a while, Larry planned to continue monitoring after eating, and Gene also planned to leave. The case would be solved by Larry alone, and then he could return to Section 12. This was Gene's condition, and Ye Chunwang also agreed.

After Gene left, Larry continued to monitor. Through this period of monitoring, Larry discovered that the family's maid would come back with slightly different bags every once in a while.

This is what Larry noticed a month ago. Although the bags used by the maid for daily shopping looked the same, one of the bags had a decorative button that fell off a month ago. The maid did not notice it, and Larry did the same at first. , but when she came back, the decorative buttons of the bag she was carrying were still there. When she went out the next day, the decorative buttons were gone again when she came back.

Larry was sure that the son of the wealthy businessman was still in this area, but he didn't know where he was hidden. The maid should be sending him some daily necessities every day.

Larry has been following this maid for a few days, but did not find anything strange. However, the bags are still changing every day, with and without buttons. Previously, Larry asked people from Section 5 to help with the investigation and found that the bags Here are indeed some daily necessities purchased every day.

Larry also checked several suspicious places, but did not find out when or where the maid changed the bag.

Larry slept until 1 a.m. yesterday afternoon. He planned to wait for the maid to go out and then follow her. This time, Larry decided to follow her more closely.

But now Larry is very concerned about one issue. If he is tracked and discovered, the next case will become more difficult.

Then Larry once again took out several places where the maid often went, and continued to think about it. He had asked people from Section 5 to assist many times. If he asked them to assist again, the other party might become suspicious, because the maid has been there these days. He didn't go out, so Larry just kept watching.

At 4:30 in the morning, Larry saw the light in the maid's room turn on. Larry immediately got up, washed his face in the bathroom, put on a set of light exercise clothes and went out.