Chapter 68:
After lunch, I slept for a while. I couldn't fall asleep on the winter solstice, so I ran upstairs to find Long Shen, but there was still no one in the office, and I didn't know if the other party had gone out, or if the meetings had been held one day after another.
He didn't dare to go to the conference room to find someone, so he went back to the rooftop to practice.
I got up at 4:30 in the morning, went to the rooftop to study at 5:00 after washing, Long Shen went to work at 8:00, strolled on the rooftop for an hour after the winter solstice, and practiced breathing and kung fu, and then continued to practice the step-by-step principle until lunch. After lunch, there was an hour of rest, and after that, he practiced until 5:00 p.m., and then returned to the dormitory to rest for a while before going to bed—this was Long Shen’s cultivation plan for the Winter Solstice.
For urbanites who are accustomed to feasting and feasting, this plan is undoubtedly very difficult, not to mention that Bu Tiangang's footwork is very complicated, and it is not easy to remember it. .
The most painful thing is that after such a high-intensity training, if you can eat some big fish and meat, then at least you can comfort your soul. As a result, you are not allowed to eat even meat, and you have to eat white porridge with wolfberry every day.
After insisting on the winter solstice for two days, I couldn't hold on. I wanted to say a few soft words and ask the master to allow him to relax. Who knew that he forgot the time when he read the novel last night, and annoyed Long Shen. Now I don't know how to coax him. When he came back, he didn't dare to mention laziness again, so he had to live an ascetic life honestly.
As soon as he took the Changshou sword to the rooftop, he saw Liu Qingbo and Liu Si also there.
When Liu Qingbo saw the winter solstice, he rolled his eyes and didn't say hello. Ever since he learned about the winter solstice apprenticeship, he now sees the winter solstice like this, and the winter solstice has become accustomed to it. Compared with the usual ridicule before, Liu Qingbo has been merciful. .
Liu Si smiled and said, "We are hesitating whether to go to the first group or the second group to practice. You are here. Has the leader talked to you?"
Winter Solstice knows that they are looking for someone to talk to these days. Although it is not up to everyone to choose where to go for an internship, it is said that everyone will be divided into groups before departure. In addition to being under the jurisdiction of the sub-bureau, it will also be subject to the observation of the leaders of the general bureau. .
"Not yet, but I should go to the second group."
However, which group you enter now does not mean that you can stay there after the inspection period is over. If the leader thinks that you are unqualified, you will still be kicked. Some people who cannot enter the general bureau will be assigned to the sub bureau. After all, the affairs of the sub bureau More trivial and more labor-intensive.
Liu Si wanted to come to the second group, but it was said that he had already obtained Long Shen's approval. If there were no accidents, Gu Mei and Ba Sang should go to the third group. Liu Qingbo failed to become a teacher, so he went to the first group. As expected.
What surprised people was Li Ying. His father, Li Rui, was the team leader before Wu Bingtian. He was born in Maoshan, so he should have gone to the first team. Who knew that he took the initiative to find Song Zhicun and proposed that he wanted to go to the third team. Song Zhicun naturally wished that such an elite would join, and immediately agreed.
Many people think that Li Ying wants to be beautiful and not a country. Seeing that Chi Banxia has gone to three groups, he can't bear to be separated from his girlfriend. However, Winter Solstice believes that a group of strong people will come out in large numbers, and they have Liu Qingbo and Zhang Song to join them this year. No matter how good Li Ying is, the competition will inevitably be fierce after entering, so he chose three groups, but it is easier to get ahead.
Hearing the reply from the Winter Solstice, Liu Si burst into laughter: "That's right, you are a disciple of the Dragon Bureau, you must go to the second group, I will ask more."
Although he also envied being able to worship Longshen as a teacher on the Winter Solstice, he was only envious. After all, he became a willow tree, and he also had his own cultivation method.
When Liu Qingbo heard the teacher's words, he couldn't help rolling his eyes again.
The Winter Solstice invited him: "Would you like to practice with us?"
The training venues for the three groups were different. Liu Qingbo determined his whereabouts and took the access card from one group. Winter Solstice and Liu Si belonged to the second group.
Liu Qingbo snorted coldly: "Forget it, lest others misunderstand that I want to steal your lesson!"
He raised his head and was the first to swipe his card in.
Winter Solstice and Liu Si looked at each other and swiped their cards one after another into the second group's venue.
Liu Sidao: "I heard that next year's World Exchange Conference, the number of participants will be more than in previous years, so it seems that we should have a chance."
Seeing the winter solstice in a daze, he couldn't help but wonder: "Did the Dragon Bureau tell you nothing?"
The winter solstice shook his head. In the past two days, he was about to be drilled to the death. He didn't have time to care about the World Exchange Conference.
"Is this exchange conference just the exchange of magic techniques from various countries?"
Liu Sidao: "On the one hand, the world is becoming more and more frequently circulated, not only the monsters from the East will go to the West, but also the wanted monsters in the West. This is set up to strengthen the exchange of information between countries, on the other hand. It should be the cultivators from various countries to communicate and learn from each other. After all, each represents the country, and they will definitely have a sense of victory and honor. I heard that there will be trials and competitions, and the top three will be rewarded. "
The bonus is second, and no one will take that little bonus in their eyes, but the winner will definitely benefit from his own popularity in the future. Even if it is an individual competition, when the time comes, he will become famous in the world, and he will not worry about fame and fortune. Roll over.
Liu Si said: "We do not allow the private sector to participate in the competition in the name of individuals, they must go through the special management bureau, and then go out in the name of the country. He and Song Ju respectively emerged in the competition and made a big splash in the competition, and then they went all the way to prosperity."
Winter Solstice asked curiously, "What about the Dragon Bureau?"
Liu Si shook his head: "I didn't hear that the Dragon Bureau went to participate."
Winter Solstice never thought about making a fortune with this promotion, but being able to meet the world and discuss with practitioners from all over the world is a very interesting thing, at least it is good for self-improvement, but since he thinks so, other people must also Think so.
"Are the screening conditions strict?" he asked.
Liu Si: "The conference will be held at the end of next year, and the screening should not start until the beginning of next year. I also only learned from listening to a group of people over the past two days. If you want to go, you should step up your practice. There won’t be too many places, and we have produced many elites this year, so it is definitely impossible for everyone to have the opportunity to go.”
Winter Solstice nodded, thinking in his heart that as Long Shen's disciple, he had to win a spot no matter what, otherwise he would be too embarrassing for his master.
Thinking of this, the cultivation has gained momentum again. The space here is infinitely extended and expanded by magic, let alone accommodate Liu Si and the Winter Solstice. Even if there are dozens of people, it will still be spacious. Liu Si goes around the hill in front to practice. During the winter solstice, Tiangang footwork is practiced by the waterfall.
Long Shen is really busy.
Today's meetings are all gathered together, including the above symposium, the meeting in the bureau, and the temporary meeting to arrange newcomers. During the noon break, when he came back to get a water glass, he found that there were more books on the desk.
"Relevant Departments Subduing Demons and Eliminating Demons Event Book", author: Dong Dong Qiang.
Long Shen frowned slightly, picked it up and turned a few pages.
It depicts the daily life of the relevant departments in the form of simple cartoons, and there are also clips of slaying demons and eliminating demons. The name of the special administration bureau is hidden in it, and it is directly called "relevant department", and the name of the protagonist is not used. Even the case has been changed, and it is not a disclosure of secrets.
There was also a note in the middle of the book.
Master, this book is about to go on sale. The author is me. I plan to donate the manuscript fee to the bureau, and in the future, I will make a modest contribution as a pension for a colleague who died in action. Don't be angry, okay?
A smiley face is attached to the back, and there is a shy cartoon villain next to it.
Long Shen closed the book, took a document from the drawer, grabbed the water glass to go out, moved for a while, picked up the book again, turned out the note inside, put it in the drawer, and took the book with him.
Many people think that the big bosses have high authority, and they must sit at the top of the office every day to command remotely, but this is not the case with the Special Administration Bureau. In the last newcomer practice, the two deputy directors also had to lead the team in person and bring them back. Although the casualties were expected, as leaders, Long Shen and Song Zhicun were still criticized and had to write a review report. It's all winter solstice they don't know.
"Japan has already sent things over, so let's send Fujikawa back as soon as possible." Wu Bingtian said.
Song Zhicun snorted coldly: "This time we fought so hard and lost two people. I really want to keep that turtle grandson and never let him go back to Japan!"
Wu Bingtian said slowly: "I don't want him to go back either, but this is an order from above, and they have agreed to the conditions we put forward this time. If they don't fulfill their promises, they will never be able to explain it."
In fact, this matter has already been concluded, and it is just a routine to mention it again today, Song Zhicun nodded: "Understood, when the above procedures are completed, I will personally go and take the person back, so as to avoid any unexpected changes in the middle. ."
Wu Bingtian said with a smile: "Then it's hard work for the Song Bureau. With you leading the team, it must be safe."
Director Jiang only focuses on the general direction of spiritual civilization construction. He has never intervened in this specific business allocation, and he has never been able to get involved. When the topic came to an end, he smiled and said: "The whereabouts of the new people are allocated, is it all fixed? already?"
Wu Bingtian handed over a form: "It's almost there, this is everyone's arrangement, you can take a look."
Director Jiang glanced briefly: "Why didn't one stay in the General Administration?"
Wu Bingtian smiled and said: "The meaning of the three of us after discussion is that instead of leaving them in the General Bureau and not knowing the suffering of the people, it is better to let them go to the branch offices in various places and be on the front line, so as to understand the major and important cases in depth."
Director Jiang nodded. Anyway, he was the shopkeeper, so of course he had no opinion.
"Okay, when are you going?"
Wu Bingtian: "You can go to report next week."
Director Jiang: "They finally came back, and next week is too rushed. Let's just extend it for another week. Before leaving, hold a few symposiums. Let's encourage and supervise the young people more."
As soon as everyone heard it, they knew that Lao Jiang must be addicted to speaking again.
Since he took office, he has to give speeches at meetings during the New Year and holidays, and he will not give up unless he speaks for half an hour. Everyone can understand how Lao Jiang's title of "meeting director" came from. There are only so many people going back and forth in the bureau. No matter how much Director Jiang loves to hold meetings, it is impossible to call everyone together all day long. After finally a new group of people has arrived, how can they easily "let go"?
Wu Bingtian didn't want to confront the director over such trivial matters, so he smiled and said, "Well, they didn't listen to your teachings well when they joined the company last time. Now there is a chance. In the future, there will be fewer and fewer opportunities. Now that they can listen to it a few more times, they can also have more experience.”
Director Jiang smiled brightly: "No, young people have to be encouraged. These children are still young, and they are all national elites. They are inevitably arrogant and arrogant. They have to walk slower and don't move too fast!"
Today's meeting is not official, there are only a few of them, and the business is finished. Before he knows it, Lao Jiang talks about his own son from these young people, saying that his son has to take the test abroad, which is very difficult to pass the test. College major, the result was really admitted, and he also received a full scholarship, so in other words, that is to show off his son.
Song Zhicun also has a son in the army. He is young and promising, and his rank is not low. As a parent, it is inevitable that a child will become a dragon. Lao Song is no exception. Hearing what Director Jiang said, Lao Song also talked about his son. There is a tendency to meet and hate late with Director Jiang.
Wu Bingtian has no son, only a daughter. He just learned to speak, and he can't show off even if he wants to show off, but he can talk about parenting classics, and he can also get into the topic.
Seeing that a small talk was going on completely around his children, Wu Bingtian looked at Long Shen who was silent, and smiled: "We have to be the most innocent of the Long Bureaus here. I have been thrashing about work for all these years, even personal matters. Don't care about cooking!"
Director Jiang hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, Long Ju has not yet married, do you want me to introduce you to a suitable person, work is important, but don't forget lifelong events!"
Of course, he knew what the Special Administration Bureau was doing, and he knew that his subordinates were all strong men, but he didn't know it carefully, let alone the origin of Long Shen, and only regarded him as a cultivator like Wu Bingtian and Song Zhicun.
Wu Bingtian and Song Zhicun looked at each other and laughed in their hearts, but they didn't expect that Lao Jiang's urging of marriage would come to Long Shen's head.
I never thought that Long Shen would silently launch a book: "This is my apprentice's new book. It is said that the sales volume has exceeded 100,000. I will ask him to give you a few copies later."
The sales volume was checked by him on the Internet. Several directors present said that they are good at being an official and catching demons, but when it comes to understanding the publishing industry, there is no one at all. So when I heard the number of 100,000, I was shocked. Hurry up. Take it for circulation.
Director Jiang took a look: "Yo, this is a comic book? I didn't expect Long Bureau to have a cartoonist apprentice."
Wu Bingtian didn't smile: "It's the winter solstice, the Dragon Bureau has really accepted a good disciple, so he can win glory for the master so soon."
Long Shenyun said lightly: "He is quite good, with a good temperament, can draw, has a good memory, and has talent. I didn't expect him to come this far."
Hearing the other party's pretentious modesty, Wu Bingtian couldn't help itching his teeth.
Although at first he didn't think much of a cultivator like the Winter Solstice who had no roots since childhood, that was a long time ago.
Ever since the Winter Solstice came to prominence in tracing the whereabouts of the Japanese, Wu Bingtian also wanted to recruit him into a group. With a group that wanted money, money, and resources, as long as he opened his mouth, he basically wouldn't. Some people will not agree. Who knows that this guy Long Shen is faster than him. He frequently contacts in private and does not talk about it. He also lives nearby and often gives pointers, which makes the child grateful. At that time, he declined Wu Bingtian's proposal.
After all, Wu Bingtian, the dignified director, didn't want to be too diligent all day long. He lost his identity, so he thought that when they returned from Yinchuan's training, they would go back to the teacher's gate and include the winter solstice in the gate wall of Longhu Mountain. Anyway, he had already figured it out clearly. The other party had only worshipped a named master in Hezao Mountain before, so he could not be considered a legitimate descendant of the Hezao School, and it would not be considered a violation of the rules to enter Longhu Mountain again.
Who knew that Long Shen once again grabbed ahead of him and asked people to worship him directly in the cave.
When they came back, Wu Bingcai heard him talk about this matter lightly, and he was so angry that he didn't sleep well that night.
Didn't he say that he had to grab an apprentice from Long Shen, but didn't he also have Liu Qingbo with excellent qualifications!
But who made people's hands and feet faster, Wu Bingtian could only knock down his teeth and swallow blood every time he thought about it.
Furthermore, in the last negotiation with the Japanese, Long Shen refused to give in an inch, and even pulled Song Zhicun and Zong Lao. As a result, Wu Bingtian, who was in charge of the negotiation, had to communicate back and forth. Although the Japanese finally made concessions, We had the upper hand, but at first they thought of keeping things calm, because this matter had a lot of criticism on Long Shen and Song Zhicun, and felt that they "disregarded the overall situation", and even Wu Bingtian also suffered.
Long Shen doesn't care, Song Zhicun doesn't have big ambitions to move up, and Wu Bingtian is brooding.
"But we are the Special Administration Bureau after all. Slaying demons and eliminating demons is the first priority. If the Dragon Bureau hurts the apprentice again, don't let him do his work and work in the wrong direction."
Long Shen said: "That's right, I finally accepted an apprentice, and it is inevitable that I want him to be comprehensive and excellent in everything, and the pressure on him is also a little higher. Who knows that he has never let me down, and now training He is very hardworking, and he has to take out the manuscript fee for this book and donate it to the bureau as a pension for his colleagues who died in battle."
Song Zhicun first praised him: "This apprentice of the Dragon Bureau is really not wrong. It's a pity that I'm a step late, otherwise I'll be able to fight with you."
Director Jiang is an ordinary person who doesn't understand the things about killing demons and eliminating demons, but I heard that the winter solstice donated the manuscript fee, and I have to praise others' consciousness: "Yes, it is said that an apprentice is worth half a son, I see the Dragon Bureau. This apprentice is worth a half son!"
Long Shen smiled lightly: "Jiang Bureau and Song Bureau have both won the prize." He was strict with the Winter Solstice, and he didn't reveal it in the slightest, but he did not hesitate to show his preference and appreciation to others.
Wu Bingtian gasped in his heart, and was about to have a myocardial infarction.
After the chat about showing off his son/apprentice came to an end, Long Shen returned to the office. Looking at the time, it was less than four o'clock. He put down his hands and went directly to the rooftop.
The winter solstice was indeed here. The other party was standing beside the waterfall with his back to him, holding a long guard sword in his forehand and practicing his steps, but he didn't hear the arrival of Longshen.
Long Shen stood for a while, until the opponent turned around with his sword and saw his existence.
"Master!"
The winter solstice first shouted happily, and then probably remembered the mistake he made in the morning, and he stopped, and when he approached, he did not forget to peek at his expression.
Long Shen was expressionless and stood with his hands behind his back.
"Finished?"
"Practice is over." Winter Solstice smiled cleverly, "Master please give pointers."
Long Shen said, "Is the author of the book in the office you?"
Winter Solstice is a little guilty: "Yes."
Long Shen frowned slightly: "You practice every day, and you have to draw and write books. Where do you get the time?"
The winter solstice hurriedly said: "Drawing is something that happened some time ago. After I went to Yinchuan, I didn't have much time to draw. Now I am posting all the original manuscripts. This kind of stick figure is very fast to draw, just add a little color. It won't delay cultivation."
Long Shen was silent for a moment, and said, "You have spirituality and a lot of hobbies, but your cultivation is important. I hope you can spend more time on business. It should be noted that once you miss a good opportunity in battle, you may lose your life."
After this incident, Dongzhi has understood Longshen's restricted area. It doesn't matter if his aptitude is not good enough or his health is not good. However, during the cultivation period, he must concentrate and go all out. He must not be sloppy in the slightest. First of all, he didn't dare to defend himself, so he could only admit his mistakes and practice hard.
The other party lowered his head, Long Shen could not see the expression of the winter solstice, only the soft and fluffy hair.
Long Shen was actually not as angry as he thought, but the parting was imminent, and he couldn't be by his side all the time.
"You keep the manuscript fee yourself, you don't need to donate it."
Dongzhi looked up and looked at him in surprise: "Master..."
Long Shen said: "The money you want to donate, I'll pay. The salary during the inspection period is relatively low, and the money is not enough, so just tell me. But painting, it can't affect the work."
"...Oh." Winter Solstice didn't notice that the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.
He felt as if his heart was soaked in hot water in the cold days, and after being soaked warmly, he was held up and wrapped in a towel gently.
The person who wrapped a towel on his heart treated his only apprentice in this life with the utmost tenderness and kindness.
"Master, can I hug you?"
Before waiting for the other party to answer, the winter solstice already hugged people tightly.
"How old are you, what kind of formality is it to hug each other at every turn?"
Although he said that, Long Shen could have easily avoided it, but he didn't.
"You are really the best master in the world." Dongzhi buried his face in his clothes, and even his voice became muffled. "Being your disciple is my greatest blessing."
Long Shen had never been hugged so tightly before, and when he wanted to push it away, he felt that it was not suitable. After thinking about it, he patted the other person's back with his hand a few times.
"Okay," he said.
The winter solstice was reluctant to let go, and took the opportunity to rub again, until Liu Si came around from behind the hillside and greeted them in surprise.
"Dragon Bureau?"
Feeling that Long Shen wanted to push him away, Dongzhi first released it, and Liu Si felt a little embarrassed when he saw that he was not showing himself in front of outsiders.
Liu Si didn't pay much attention to it, he said happily: "Long Ju, are you free? I was just about to ask for your advice!"
Long Shen nodded and followed Liu Si to the front.
Everyone has their own way of keeping secrets. It doesn't matter if Long Shen sees it. After all, he is already standing at a height that is unattainable for ordinary people, but it is not easy to follow the winter solstice.
But he didn't want to leave like this, so he continued dawdling on the spot, but after waiting for an hour, he was so hungry that his chest was pressed against his back, and he waited for the figures of Long Shen and Liu Si.
Long Shen wondered: "Why haven't you left yet?"
He thought that the apprentice worked very hard after being trained for a while, and added: "Everything is moderate, but it is too much."
Winter Solstice said with a smile: "I'm fine anyway, I'll just wait for you to go together."
Liu Sidao: "I'm so grateful to the Dragon Bureau today, it's time for dinner, why don't I invite you to dinner!"
Happy Winter Solstice.
But he heard Long Shen say, "He can't have dinner recently."
winter solstice:…
Long Shen looked at his pitiful expression, a little smile appeared in his eyes, and finally said with great compassion: "But you can have some porridge."
Drinking porridge is better than eating nothing at all. The winter solstice found that his current requirements have dropped to a record low, not to mention the full feast of the Han Dynasty. Now it is estimated that a plate of mustard can give him the taste of delicious food.
Liu Si was also a cultivator, so he naturally understood Long Shen's intention to make the Winter Solstice hungry, so he smiled and said, "Well, let's go eat vegetarian dishes, and we can eat more on the Winter Solstice."
The winter solstice was overjoyed: "Lao Liu, you are such a kind and considerate person!"
Long Shen was speechless, thinking that this apprentice is really easy to please.
Liu Si rented a house in the capital, which was a little far away. After dinner, he said goodbye to take the subway. On the winter solstice, he walked slowly back with Long Shen.
"Master, after I go to the branch, will there be family leave and annual leave?"
Long Shen: "Why do you ask this?"
Winter Solstice: "I can come back to see you more often."
Long Shen: "You can cultivate well, you don't need to look at it."
Seeing the other party's look of disappointment, he paused and said, "If I go on a business trip, I will drop by to see you when I have time."
The expression of the winter solstice is like a switch. When the switch is pressed, it immediately changes from dim to bright.
"Have our respective whereabouts been confirmed now? Can you tell us, who will I partner with?"
Although the temperaments of these companions in the training are different, they are always memorable. Even Liu Qingbo, his rolling eyes and cold snoring, are simply pediatrics for the winter solstice.
But it would be even better if I could be with Basang or Gu Meiren.
Long Shen said: "You will not have partners, everyone will be assigned to different places."
Winter Solstice was stunned: "Isn't it only four bureaus?"
Long Shen: "There are offices under the branch, as well as in third-tier cities. There are not many people in the offices, and sometimes the conditions are not very good. You have to be mentally prepared."
Well, listening to this tone, Winter Solstice knew that what he was assigned would definitely not be an easy job, because according to Long Shen's personality who likes to face difficulties, he will only impose stricter requirements on his apprentices.
Long Shen can make a lot of concessions to him in private matters, and it can even be called pampering, but he will never make concessions on issues of principle.
This is his master.
But unfortunately, he likes such a master.