Embers Ad Infinitum

Jiang Baimian looked at Shang Jianyao and said seriously:

“Using your abilities against your superiors is no small matter.

"There's no way any organization would tolerate this."

Shang Jianyao replied with an indifferent expression:

“After entering the ‘Corridor of the Soul’, the company once said that I could go directly to M1, but I refused.

"According to this standard, Minister Xiyu and I are considered to be at the same level."

He paused and smiled again:

"Besides, everyone who should know knows that I have severe mental illness."

This reason is truly omnipotent... Jiang Baimian was speechless.

"For a person like me, even if I make any mistakes, they are reasonable and have nothing to do with you." Shang Jianyao said proudly, "You couldn't have foreseen that I would fall ill on the spot before taking me to see Minister Xiyu. , and for a valuable psychopath like me, imprisoning me or killing me is not the best way to extract value. If I were a big boss or a member of the board of directors, I would definitely choose to do this. He was thrown into the dust, sent on one mission after another, shortening his time in the company, and letting him harm other forces."

At this moment, Jiang Baimian wanted to applaud.

She even took the initiative to help Shang Jianyao fill in some details:

You cannot completely prohibit the other party from returning to the company. You must let him come back for a "close visit" every once in a while to maintain the emotional bond.

Seeing Jiang Baimian silent, Shang Jianyao continued to confuse:

"We were born in the company and grew up in the company. This is our home. We must deal with anything that may threaten our family seriously. We should not take any chances and would rather make mistakes than let them go."

These words were like a sharp arrow, piercing the soft spot in Jiang Baimian's heart.

It may be difficult for people from other factions to understand the feelings of their native-born employees towards "Pangu creatures", but as a person of the same kind, Shang Jianyao understands it very well.

Such a closed and relatively stable environment itself can give people a sense of belonging, not to mention that Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao's parents were already born and raised locally.

After a few seconds, Jiang Baimian joked:

"Did you use your power on me?

"How else could I accept such a risky, bold, crazy, and seriously illegal plan?"

"Yes." Shang Jianyao nodded.

"Ah?" Jiang Baimian was a little stunned.

She was very sure that Shang Jianyao would not use his ability on herself on such a very important matter.

Moreover, before Shang Jianyao gave such a reason, she had already been shaken in her heart, and the source was also the importance she attached to the company as a big family.

In a flash of thought, Jiang Baimian figured out the reason why Shang Jianyao nodded:

"He wanted me not to take any responsibility and pushed my cooperation to the ability of 'thought guidance'..."

Thinking of this, Jiang Baimian felt warm in his heart and said with a smile:

"Then I'll take it as such."

Shang Jianyao laughed and was very happy.

…………

On Monday morning, Long Yuehong and Bai Chen, who had met their parents, took leave to register at the corresponding order supervision bureau on the 495th floor. Only Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao were left in the "Old Adjustment Team" office.

This opportunity was quite good. Jiang Baimian picked up the phone and dialed Minister Xiyu's office number.

After being connected, she said seriously:

"Minister, I am Jiang Baimian, and I have something to report to you."

She then said "hmm" twice and answered the question:

"It's urgent, it's very important.

"Okay, I'll be here right away."

When Jiang Baimian hung up the phone, Shang Jianyao asked curiously:

"Why didn't you mention that I was going too?"

Jiang Baimian exhaled slowly and explained simply:

"If there is indeed a problem with Minister Xiyu, if I know in advance that you will follow him, you will definitely find ways to guard against abilities such as 'thought guidance'. By then, it will be difficult to say whether the results we have tested are true or false."

Jiang Baimian's smile was a bit self-deprecating. After all, she had tricked her scheming into the "Pangu Creature" and her immediate boss.

Bang bang bang, Shang Jianyao applauded Dabai's thoughtfulness.

Then, the two looked at each other, walked out of Room 14, and headed all the way to the elevator area leading to the 646th floor.

With Shang Jian Yao there, Jiang Baimian did not get lost and successfully arrived at the deputy minister's office in Xiyu.

Dong Dong Dong, under the watchful eyes of two fully armed guards, she raised her fingers and knocked on the door.

"Please come in." Xiyu's voice came out.

Jiang Baimian turned the handle, pushed open the door, and saw Minister Xi Yu wearing a smart white shirt and black short top, sitting behind a large desk.

"Him?" Xi Yu, who had long chestnut hair and chestnut eyes, saw Shang Jianyao and cast a doubtful look at Jiang Baimian.

Jiang Baimian smiled and said:

"He discovered that thing. I was afraid of missing important details, so I took him with me."

After explaining, Jiang Baimian began to wait for Minister Xiyu's reaction.

If she is very resistant to communicating with Shang Jianyao now, her level of suspicion will skyrocket.

Xiyu nodded slowly and pointed to the sofa area:

"Go there and talk."

She immediately stood up, holding her own azure ceramic teacup, and walked over.

Jiang Baimian led Shang Jianyao inside and closed the door.

The two sat on the couch opposite Xi Yu, and Jiang Baimian started the process:

"Minister, Shang Jianyao actually mentioned this matter when he met Director Su, but then we made some new discoveries and felt it necessary to report it to you."

Xiyu did not hide his sudden realization:

"Are you talking about Mu Renjie?

"Director Su has communicated with me, and I am responsible for selecting reliable people to conduct corresponding investigations.

"What, you want to join?"

"Yes, yes!" Shang Jianyao had an expression on his face that said, "I'm just here to recommend myself." He was very sincere and not false at all.

This was within Jiang Baimian's plan, because it was impossible for Su Yu to investigate in person. He would definitely find a trustworthy subordinate to arrange the task, and the probability of handing it over to Xi Yu was high.

What Jiang Baimian didn't expect was that Shang Jianyao would behave so naturally and completely from the heart.

This may be the benefit of split personality... She could only sigh like this.

Xiyu responded with a smile:

"I will consider it. With your joining and your ability, the investigation will be much easier.

"Well, didn't you say there was a new discovery?"

Jiang Baimian looked deliberately at Shang Jianyao beside him.

Shang Jianyao pretended to consider his words and said unhurriedly:

"That new discovery actually involves you, Minister Xiyu, and you should be able to avoid suspicion."

The faint smile on Xiyu's face revealed obvious doubts.

Shang Jian Yao expressed his "loyalty":

“But we trust you, Minister Xiyu, just as you have always trusted us.

"We are always on the same side as you and are comrades in the same trenches with you."

Xiyu's expression relaxed and he said with a smile:

"Let's talk about the new discovery first."

"It's like this. Long Yuehong and Bai Chen from our group lived together before and had the same dream on the same night." Shang Jianyao first pointed out the abnormality of the matter, and then said, "In that dream , they discovered that Director Mei Shou Anmei is a member of the 'Life Ritual' sect, and then they tried their best to find you and report this matter to you, and it turns out that you are also a member of the 'Life Ritual' sect."

Xiyu laughed dumbly:

“There is something really wrong with such a dream.

“But we can’t just believe what others ‘say’, right?”

Shang Jianyao asked sternly:

"Then Minister Xiyu, are you a member of the 'Life Sacrifice' cult?"

"Of course not." Xiyu answered easily.

When Jiang Baimian saw this, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Because Shang Jianyao had quietly used the ability of "thought guidance" in his previous narration, allowing Minister Xi Yu to regard the two of them as trustworthy companions, comrades who would live and die together, and members of the same small organization. member.

Under such circumstances, if Xiyu is indeed a member of the "Sacrifice of Life" cult, then she will think that Shang Jianyao and Jiang Baimian are also the same, and thus tell the truth frankly.

The person who created that dream has a terrible heart... Fortunately, we didn't act blindly. Well, it's not called blind action now, it's called confirmation... Jiang Baimian muttered in his heart.

"That's good." Shang Jianyao looked pleased, "'Si Ming' symbolizes rebirth, and the 'Life Sacrifice' cult ignores other people's lives and deprives them of it at will. At first glance, it seems that they have gone astray and recited the scriptures incorrectly. kind."

Xiyu smiled and listened without making any comments.

According to the plan, Shang Jianyao made further confirmation.

He turned to ask:

"Minister Xiyu, do you believe in Zhi Sui?"

Xiyu glanced at the two of them and replied with a smile:

"I do believe in a certain person."

Jiang Baimian and Shang Jianyao's spirits suddenly became tense, and they felt that the atmosphere in the deputy minister's office was extremely solid.

"Who?" Shang Jianyao asked with a smile.

Xiyu pressed his hand on his heart and solemnly replied:

"The long night is long, Si Ming bless you."