Chapter 1658: Chapter 1658

1658: Chapter 1654: Trainee 1658: Chapter 1654: Trainee “…Even the most painful wounds will eventually heal…..”

Gazing upon the bustling city, Lu Ping’an contemplated.

Early in the morning, the entire city woke up, and though the swarming crowds were irksome, the majority commuting to the suburbs also signified the city’s strong employment capabilities.

Without doubt, this brought joy to Lu Ping’an.

For someone like Lu, talk of benefits, treatment, and security meant nothing compared to providing an ordinary job for the citizens before the imminent great strife of the Chaos Times.

In a family, when faced with most difficulties and pain, as long as there’s a job, they can grit their teeth and get through it…..conversely, if the city suffers from widespread unemployment, then like a leaky bucket, eventually, nothing will be left.

“…But if it’s a persistently bleeding (rotting) wound, it will inevitably bring about a fated death.”

Big Cat, having witnessed too many tragedies and Doomsdays, would often say something along these lines even during prosperous times.

The most frustrating part is that she usually speaks the hard truth.

The continuously expanding incursion points from the Foreign Domain are the festering wounds of this world; currently they are minor, but if not cured they are destined to worsen.

“…..Isn’t this the direction we are striving for?

No matter the cost, we must stop the bleeding and disinfect this world.”

Despite the fervor of the words, Lu Ping’an spoke them calmly, as if stating the inevitable future.

He slowly turned back and looked at his “disciples.”

“You guys, go find a shift job, give me nine-nine-six during the day, and come to me for extra lessons every other evening.”

Even though he spoke in very “anthropomorphic” terms, the dozen or so disciples behind him offered no objections….only two were clearly muttering, and Xiao Wuling was lost in her own world.

Meanwhile, the laughing Deputy Director of the Ancient City’s office would then, as a support staff, introduce these “disciples” based on their abilities and tendencies into various companies in Ancient City.

Even the weakest here are low-level Extraordinary individuals, with many obviously being elite talents…Too weak and too stubbornly unruly to be recommended to Lu, even the high-level officials from Sakura Country were afraid to offend him.

Lu Ping’an had also made his selections, but all the paper qualifications and the other party’s words are just superficial; to truly assess a person’s quality, ability, and patience, let them work overtime for a while and you’ll know.

Unless he is a superb pretender, just ask his colleagues, superiors, and subordinates, and you’ll find out how he behaves and what his attitude is towards those tedious basic tasks…Lu’s side really doesn’t lack geniuses; he needs some reliable people.

This is both a test and a taming, unlike the usual top combat power who prefer solitude and pride, Lu prefers those with stronger social attributes, more suitable for organizational combat.

There’s no question of hierarchy here, it’s just a matter of capabilities and personal preferences.

The older generation of Strongmen emerged through killing, forming groups was to better obtain resources, while a societal competitor like Lu represents the “new way.”

“If they can’t make it, just have them work a job honestly.

Being an Easterner would be a decent outcome for their families; at least, this place is probably the safest area in the whole world.”

Lu represents an organizational force, which means he can assimilate any amount of talent; he doesn’t lack for these trainees, on the contrary, these trainees need to prove their worth.

Lu doesn’t hold much prejudice towards nations or races, especially for those from extinct nations or races, he believes Eastern Country can integrate and assimilate these Rootless Ones…but he needs to temper them, weeding out the extremists, as there will always be some individuals who will explode sooner or later, and at the same time, remove the arrogance and impatience from the youth, transforming them from students into “professionals.”

Even though, in the eyes of most, he appears quite young, his actions are still overly experienced and merciless.

“If possible, I’d like to work at the city hospital, I have a doctor’s License and the profession of a Healer.”

“I’m a bit interested in the Sun Engine.”

“Your Excellency, may I join your biotechnology industry?

I have the Gardener profession.”

“I’m interested in joining the electronic industry, I have some interest in that area…”

Listening on the side, Lu Ping’an also revealed a smile.

The ability to choose is sometimes more important than the ability to get things done; the choices a person makes showcase their level of knowledge, their talent inclinations….

“Is there a gaming and animation industry?

I’m a bit interested in that area.”

This one is clearly a bit problematic.

It’s not that the entertainment industry is bad, but as a “family-designated study abroad candidate” rushing headlong into your favorite entertainment industry during a time of war, isn’t that a bit too self-centered?

Lu Ping’an would not deny personal pursuits, but clearly, he would not further invest resources in this person.

It’s fine for them to pursue their own career; his side doesn’t lack people.

Is there an office clerk position available?”

A girl timidly expressed her thoughts, this time not only did Lu Ping’an shake his head, but the other “classmates” did as well.

When it’s your time to shine, you timidly just want to skate by?

Fine, then go ahead and just skate by.

“I, I, give me some capital, I want to start a business, can I start with small business?

Can this gentleman help with the Business License?”

This one seems to fit Lu Ping’an’s preferences, but despite being dressed in fancy clothes, they plan to start from being a merchant.

Did they receive advice from their elders before?

Lu Ping’an would not stop them, he wouldn’t stop anyone; he only looks at results, letting them perform, employing those who do well further, and not repatriating those who do poorly – just acting as if they don’t exist.

For those who can make it, he will provide resources for training, and in this process, his training is quite lethal.

The training for Extraordinary beings, Cultivation in the Courtyard, and business operations all require substantial effort.

Coupled with Lu Ping’an’s direct emphasis on “996” working hours during the day, he is forcing them to give their all in terms of energy and potential.

Not only personal cultivation but also social work, you must show enough ability, and Lu Ping’an will further support and train, and even take on as real students.

The same goes for you.”

Lu Ping’an turned his head to another group, who also consisted of quality “candidate trainees,” or “Cadre Trainees,” except their origins were from Ancient City University’s excellent graduates, students, and young people from local forces of Ancient City.

Since he’s taking in members of Alien Race, Lu Ping’an has no reason to refuse the local progeny.

However, their quality, is probably still somewhat lower…

after all, one side is the youth of an ordinary city, the other side is the remnant elite of one country; the base from which they select people is not proportional.

But Lu Ping’an did not conceal his preference; Foreigners, those from the Foreign Domain must achieve higher deeds before Lu Ping’an would give them equivalent training.

Most people start their new lives with the assistance of the office and the Rebirth Company, while Lu Ping’an looks at the five who remained, and smiles a bit.

Others need to prove their capabilities, but there are always people who start at the finish line…

or in other words, they inherently possess enough value that it’s Lu Ping’an who needs them to join, not waiting for them to prove their value.

Three from the north, one from Ancient City, one Phosphor Person.

“Alright, come with me, let me give you a lesson…

Xiao Wuling, if you keep pretending to be asleep, I’ll hang you up on the trash yard’s high platform too, okay?

Let those Rule-level beings keep you company.”

In an instant, the disciples became spirited.