Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 358 - 144: Yu Erlan’s Gift, A New Assignment! (Part 5)

Chapter 358: Chapter 144: Yu Erlan’s Gift, A New Assignment! (Part 5)

The layout here is somewhat like Starbucks, but the area is much larger. Warm red lighting spills over the solid wood long table, and the air is filled with the melody of light music from the old era, extremely tasteful.

"Weiss, could you please bring three cups of espresso, and add more milk to mine."

Zhang Shun smiled at the female barista behind the counter, and soon three cups of aromatic coffee were brought over.

These "luxuries," unheard of in the Buffer Zone, were commonplace at this research institute.

Jiang Chuan took a sip from his cup, still familiar with the bitterness. He really couldn’t understand how people in the old era could be obsessed with this taste.

Ding Yishan, on the other hand, casually chatted with Zhang Shun, mostly revolving around the upcoming Satellite City plan.

But Zhang Shun, immersed in research over the years, showed little interest in administrative affairs and seemed somewhat absent-minded.

Seeing this, Ding Yishan changed the subject, "Once the Satellite City is built, the inspection station should have the funds to rebuild the research institute. I’m planning to make Researcher Qin the director then."

"Him?" Zhang Shun shook his head with a laugh, "The kid’s got potential, no doubt, but he’s a big spender. The inspection station’s little wealth might not support his research needs." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"We have to try." Ding Yishan sighed, "The inspection stations haven’t made much technical progress these years. There are only three stations, and the experience of High-level Inspectors can still handle it. But once things expand and there’s an influx of newcomers, there must be matching instruments and technical support."

"That’s true." Zhang Shun nodded, a spark in his eyes when it came to research, "We dismantled a few pieces of equipment that were shipped back from Firewood the other day. The effect was average, looking like models they phased out. The research institute is currently working on reverse engineering, maybe we’ll have a breakthrough..."

He started listing the pros and cons of those devices, detailing everything from materials to parameters.

Jiang Chuan listened in a daze, managing to keep his attention for a while, feeling dizzy and his eyelids growing heavier.

Fortunately, at that moment, the door to the reception room was pushed open from outside.

Is the result out?

Jiang Chuan instinctively turned his head, only to see a woman walking in.

She had an elegant appearance, a calm demeanor, with a classical charm between her brows that one only sees in old-era magazines, unforgettable at first sight.

But what surprised him more was that Zhang Shun, this Level 5 Researcher, immediately stood up with a hint of respect in his tone, "Director Yu, what brings you here?"

Director?

Jiang Chuan and Ding Yishan paused simultaneously, quickly rising to their feet as well.

Yu Erlan?

The mysterious Deputy Director of the research institute, actually younger than Jiang Chuan, only 31 this year, has never made a public appearance or participated in any meetings. Even Station Chief Ding is seeing her for the first time.

The last time they heard this name was when Liu Kun mentioned that her strength soon approached his.

This is someone more formidable than Liu Kun!

Ding Yishan felt a chill within, discreetly observing the woman. She was dressed in a simple white research gown, her long hair casually tied up, with an elegant and gentle disposition, showing none of the sharpness typical of an Extraordinary, more like a scholar devoted to academia.

"Please sit, Teacher Zhang." Yu Erlan’s voice was clear and refreshing like a spring, she first smiled at Zhang Shun, "I heard you weren’t feeling well today, I’ve approved your leave, so why did you still come?"

As she spoke, she waved to Weiss behind the counter.

Without the need for more words, a steaming cappuccino was soon brought over.

"Ah, I’m old, can’t stay idle." Zhang Shun chuckled and sat back down.

Yu Erlan then focused her gaze on Ding Yishan, with a courteous inspection, "Station Chief Ding visiting late at night, is it for the Satellite City’s site selection?"

"Yes." Ding Yishan nodded frankly, "It’s of great importance, I wanted to get the evaluation results as soon as possible."

"Hmm... Director Hou told me about the inspection station’s situation." Yu Erlan didn’t further inquire about the Satellite City, taking a pause in her speech, "Teacher Zhang, you mentioned before about sending the research institute’s phased-out equipment to the inspection station. How come you didn’t submit a formal application? Since Station Chief Ding is here today, if the inspection station needs it, let’s transfer it over for emergency use."

Before Ding Yishan could speak, Zhang Shun’s eyes lit up, "Really? That’s great!"

"Naturally, it’s true." Yu Erlan smiled warmly, "The inspection station will soon expand outward, contributing to Happiness City. As the saying goes, to do a good job, one must first sharpen his tools, and we can’t let everyone work barehanded."

Ding Yishan was slightly surprised. This mysterious Deputy Director’s attitude was much more amiable than imagined.

Of course, he didn’t think it was just his big face that deserved such courtesy, nor did he think the inspection station wielded that much power now.

Yu Erlan being so straightforward must have her reasons.

"Director Yu, this really is a big help." He took up the topic, "Is there anything we can do for the research institute?"

"No need to help the research institute, I... have just recently been put in charge of talent selection and need a bit of help from Station Chief Ding."

"Do please say."

"There are quite a few migrants coming in from outside, and among them, there are bound to be potential talents. We’ve already organized the recruitment exams, it’s just not appropriate to distribute them at the moment." She paused, explaining, "I plan to wait until the Satellite City is settled, then trouble all the Inspectors to organize the assessments. For each potential talent recruited by the research institute, we will provide a reward. How does that sound?"

"That’s easy to arrange! Rest assured, leave it to us!" Ding Yishan quickly took the task.

Of course, he was contemplating another strategy within.

Having just mentioned to Zhang Shun about rebuilding the inspection station’s research institute, if they could handle the recruitment, secretly keeping a few suitable talents on hold, it would be just right to form a team.

"Then thank you, Station Chief Ding." Yu Erlan slightly nodded, holding her cappuccino as she turned and walked into the research institute, her white figure quickly disappearing behind the door.

Only after she disappeared did Zhang Shun speak, "Station Chief Ding, this is a great opportunity! Those devices, though they look old, have core components that are as good as new, no issue using them as such."

"Since Director Yu mentioned it, how about I arrange for someone to pack them up and take them back now?"

"Absolutely!"

Ding Yishan was suddenly a bit excited.

Even if it’s the research institute’s trash, it’s a treasure at the inspection station.

At eleven o’clock at night.

Batch after batch of equipment labeled for discard were being moved out and loaded onto the trucks.

Ding Yishan silently watched as the nine-meter-six trailer was about to be filled, a smile already reaching his ears.

He didn’t expect to gain such an unexpected reward today.

As they were busy loading the trucks, the preliminary results from the supercomputer arrived first.

He opened it to find that not only does the Unity of Heaven and Man Realm bring a boost in strength, but it seems to turn luck around as well, making everything smooth sailing.

"Station Chief, what’s Chief Cheng’s rank?" Jiang Chuan approached with great curiosity.

"See for yourself." Ding Yishan handed it over, and Jiang Chuan hurriedly turned the pages.

On the first page, Cheng Ye’s name wasn’t among the top twenty, which was expected.

But on turning to the second page, Cheng Ye’s name was immediately found in the middle, ranked 37.

This ranking is not exceptional.

But for an Intern Inspector, the name sandwiched among numerous Second-Phase and Third-Phase Inspectors is already conspicuous enough!

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