"Xu Le... you're back?"
I don’t know if this tone is one of nostalgia or some other emotion.
Xu Le himself wondered if anyone would really like the original owner with such a personality
But the woman in front of him did have a very long story with the original owner. They were childhood sweethearts, growing up together, studying together, and even falling in love.
But this memory was completely buried by the original owner among many trivial events.
It seems like the kind that I totally don't want to remember.
The original owner left Zion and went to the lighthouse, seemingly because of the woman in front of him.
She is Xu Le’s ex-girlfriend, his true childhood sweetheart, Li Qingcheng.
The two were admitted to Zion University of Science and Technology together, but after their relationship was made public, they were separated by Li Qingcheng's parents.
The original owner couldn't defeat the other party and couldn't afford to offend him, so he left Zion and came to the lighthouse.
He actually left a message before leaving.
Don't bully...
Now that I think about it, the original owner is already dead, right
Xu Le pushed up his glasses and said with a hint of emotion:
"Yeah, I'm back."
He was impressed that the original owner actually had such a profound memory hidden, but Li Qingcheng in front of him thought that Xu Le was lamenting about their past.
"Xu Le, I became the Zion Law Enforcer a few days ago. This is our common dream."
Law enforcer? It seems to be a profession similar to that of a night watchman and a guard.
But a dream together
Xu Le felt that his current dream was to raise the Thunder Fruit as quickly as possible, then raise his warlock level to a high level and go back to kill Xiong Zemo.
"It's great to realize my dream. We can set up several tables for such a big event."
Xu Le was serious, but in Li Qingcheng's eyes, this behavior was like a mockery.
"I'm sorry about what happened before."
"Don't be sorry, I'm fine now, really."
"Yeah."
The Xu Le in front of her was very different from the one she remembered.
He was still as thin as before, but his features became more angular and his whole person looked a little more fierce.
It feels like being on a battlefield.
Although his glasses blocked his vision, as a law enforcer, Li Qingcheng could still sense the unusual aura from Xu Le.
And the energy fluctuations he released just now should be alchemy.
But even with so many changes, she still recognized Xu Le at a glance.
She was so familiar with Xu Le that she once thought that Xu Le was her destined person and her future partner.
If the two had gone to college together, perhaps they would have reached that point.
Unfortunately, when I grew up, everything changed.
"Didn't you say you don't like wearing glasses?"
Xu Le felt that Li Qingcheng was just making small talk. Did the original owner really say this
Although he was confused, Xu Le still answered seriously:
"Ah? Yes, I think a hazy world is pretty good."
"Then why are you wearing it again now?"
"Maybe it's me... I want to see the world clearly sometimes."
After Xu Le finished speaking, Li Qingcheng fell silent for a moment.
She thought Xu Le was hinting at her.
But she couldn't answer.
Although it was just an ordinary conversation, the other law enforcer standing nearby could hear the sentimental emotions between the two.
He greeted Li Qingcheng:
"Qingcheng, I leave this to you. I'm going back to guard duty."
"Okay, leave it to me."
Li Qingcheng nodded, and when he looked at Xu Le again, his eyes had regained their firmness, and he didn't seem to want to continue chatting.
Although she had many thoughts, as a law enforcer, she now had more important things to do.
"Hello, Mr. Xu Le, I am Li Qingcheng, the Zion law enforcer. I now suspect that you have a suspicious alchemical device on you. Please cooperate with the investigation."
Xu Le was slightly stunned. A suspicious alchemical device
Is it because I just used the relic to make gold nuggets
"Is this what you are talking about?"
Xu Le took out the gold nugget directly.
Li Qingcheng took the irregular gold nugget and his expression gradually became strange.
Although alchemy has the word "gold" in its name, the alchemy here generally refers to biological organisms, potions, or extraordinary creations.
No one has ever actually used alchemy to create a piece of gold.
Gold is a rare metal. Even a sorcerer with extraordinary powers cannot "refine" it!
"I'm talking about alchemy, not gold nuggets."
"But this is what I just made."
"Xu Le, I'm not kidding you anymore. This is my job."
"I'm not kidding either. The use of supernatural powers may not be as simple as you think."
Li Qingcheng didn't expect Xu Le to lecture him at this time. He is now a level 2 warrior.
"Xu Le, I know it's hard to let go of the past, but I hope you can stay calm and rational and not do anything dangerous, especially alchemy.
This kind of thing is not something you should touch, although we are going to use a lot of alchemy stuff, but..."
"Okay, okay, if you want to check, just check it, and stop talking nonsense, okay?"
Xu Le was getting very impatient. What was so hard to let go of
What are you talking about
Women will only slow down my sword-drawing speed. I'm waiting to feed Ding Ke and I have to find a place to live. How can I have the time to talk to you about this
Meow! ~
Ding Ke seemed to know what Xu Le was thinking and called out with some feeling.
"Okay, let's check it out."
Xu Le took out his suitcase and motioned for Li Qingcheng to check it, but Li Qingcheng lowered his head and apologized again:
"sorry."
Then she began to perform her work.
After searching everywhere, she didn't find the dangerous items she imagined, but the psychic sensing device configured by Zion should be fine!
"No dangerous goods were found, Xu Le, you..."
"Then I can go now?"
"etc."
"Anything else? I am a bachelor who has returned from studying abroad. I shouldn't be treated like this, right?"
Xu Le said this and took out his red book again.
"No, it's fine."
Li Qingcheng seemed to be in a low mood, and Xu Le didn't know why she was so depressed. We've broken up, so what are you still talking to me about
Xu Le turned and left, without even the intention to speak.
Li Qingcheng could only watch Xu Le leave. She had thought Xu Le would look back, but her wish was not fulfilled.
Xu Le actually left like this.
"Is there really no going back between us..."
Li Qingcheng did not chase after him. She was a Zion law enforcer and could not leave her post for too long.
After leaving the airship platform, Xu Le's eyes became sharp.
"The more familiar someone is, the more likely they are to be in danger."
He first went to the bank and exchanged the 100 grams of gold in his hand for 900 yuan.
The 1% handling fee required for exchanging gold was waived by Xu Le using his degree certificate.
Not only the bank's handling fees, in Zion, a person with a bachelor's degree can ride public transportation completely free of charge.
Both steam buses and the city train are free to use.
If you buy airship tickets, you can enjoy a half-price discount.
Or you can ride in third class for free unconditionally. Of course, no normal student would ride in third class.
The city of Zion offers so many small benefits for intelligent talents that they are visible to the naked eye.
Xu Le bought a map from a convenience store near the airship platform.
Although he had a general idea of Zion in his memory, it was too unfamiliar.
Checking the map, Xu Le took the steam bus to the entrance of Zion University of Technology.
According to many Zion locals, if you have completed your studies but don't know where to work, you can check out the University of Science and Technology.
The tutors at the University of Science and Technology will arrange the most reasonable job for you.
So Xu Le went there with his Lighthouse University diploma and bachelor's degree status.
After showing my identity, the security guard at the University of Science and Technology did not stop me.
A guard was even sent to follow Xu Le.
Although there may be some sense of surveillance, their respect for scholars is indeed genuine.
The guards in the university are generally level 1 warriors.
They did not have the same sense of superiority as the Lighthouse, which made Xu Le feel very comfortable.
Although he is also a very powerful extraordinary person, he is now pretending not to be.
After Xu Le was brought to the career assignment instructor, the guards waited at the door.
Xu Le looked at the fat middle-aged man and nodded politely.
"Hello, teacher. My name is Xu Le. I just came back from studying abroad at Dengta. This is my degree certificate. I would like to ask if there is a suitable job that can be assigned to me now?"
The chubby instructor took a quick look at Xu Le, and after confirming that the documents Xu Le handed over were genuine, he asked:
"Welcome home, Xu Le, you got your degree in just over two years. You are truly capable.
However, work and study are different. There will always be some social etiquette in society.
So, I would like to hear your personal opinion, whether you want to do more research-oriented work or more practical work.
Let me tell you in advance that the salary for research positions is still relatively low.
The salary for a practice position will be much higher, I hope you will consider this more."
As soon as Xu Le heard it, he roughly understood what the other party meant.
Research work should be similar to that of scientific researchers in previous lives.
This kind of job doesn't require you to consider too many social issues, you just need to do your own research.
Of course, Xu Le’s situation in his previous life was a little different, but the scientific research atmosphere in Zion is still very good.
Practical work falls within the normal scope of work.
You need to put most of your abilities into practice.
People like Xu Le who get a bachelor's degree in alchemical biology will most likely be sent to alchemical factories, pharmaceutical companies, and the like.
And it is very likely that you will start from a management position.
Xu Le heard a signal from his tutor's tone, that is, he seemed to prefer to choose a practical position.
Perhaps it is because of Zion’s scientific research boom that there are currently too many scientific researchers
So there is a shortage of people in the practice positions
Xu Le was just making a random guess, but in fact this guess was almost close to Zion’s real situation at the moment.
After the Five Rings Technology Act was promulgated, a Red Moon Technology boom swept Zion.
As a result, everyone started doing scientific research.
There is a severe shortage of people in practical positions, especially for Zion's academic researchers, who are all very ambitious due to the influence of current education.
Most of them thought that they could make some great achievements in Red Moon Technology's research, so that future generations would admire them and they could set an example for the world.
These people really don't care much about money.
So the situation is already very clear. Should you choose a highly competitive scientific research position or a practical position with a high salary
Is there any need to choose
Of course it’s a scientific research position!
How much higher can the salary of a trainee be? How much higher can it be than that of a night watchman
If he wants to practice Mu Yue, it will cost at least 70 yuan and 50 cents a day. Maybe the prices in Zion will be different, but the difference will definitely not be that much.
If you practice every day, it will cost at least 2,000 a month.
The normal night watchman's salary plus bonus is only 400-500. It is impossible to get this income in any city, even for senior management positions.
So the salary is of no use at all.
It goes without saying that a position like this involves endless personal connections, social interactions, and countless social engagements.
Can Xu Le do it? Yes, but it is not necessary.
Scientific research positions are different. Although the salary is a bit lower, they are positions that allow you to have real access to extraordinary things.
Xu Leke really likes things related to Red Moon research.
It would be reasonable to practice with pay at that time.
Moreover, Chaofan Technology is very popular right now, and high popularity means a large circle.
When the circle gets bigger, it means more resources, more exploration, research, and connections.
Only in such an environment can Xu Le bring out his strengths.
so…
“I chose the research position.”
The fat mentor seemed to have anticipated Xu Le's choice, but he still couldn't help but give him some advice.
"Don't you want to consider a internship? The salary for internships is really high now. You are still young and you haven't married or had children yet, right
In fact, if you take a practical position, you can quickly reach a management position, and then you will be a winner in life!"
“No need for mentor, my ideal is to make my own contribution to Zion.
I believe in my ability and I will definitely achieve something in the field of extraordinary science and technology in the next few years."
Looking at Xu Le's high spirits, the instructor nodded helplessly.
This situation is not just one or two cases. The enthusiasm for scientific research has reached the point where it has spread from person to person in the academic circle.
In particular, Baiyun Studio has released two conceptual Red Moon equipment.
It received official commendation from Zion, which completely ignited the craze for the Red Moon concept.
Persuasion is useless, so how about giving them another blow
"But... the situation of scientific research posts may not be as good as you think."
"I know that for research, those material things are not important."
"Do you really think so?"
"Yes."
"All right."
The instructor knew that he could not persuade Xu Le, so he could only take him to the next room.
Took out several job recruitment lists.
“These are research laboratories funded by Zion University of Science and Technology. If researchers who graduate from the university cannot find suitable and satisfying jobs.
After coming to us, we will assign them directly to these independent research laboratories.
But you should also be able to imagine that these laboratories are very fully staffed, and most of the scientific research positions are testers.
After all, you are a bachelor, and I think it is inappropriate for you to lower your status to become a tester."
What the fat teacher said made sense, and Xu Le also frowned slightly.
He definitely wouldn't be a tester.
This can't even be considered a research position. It can only be said to be a position barely related to the laboratory. Even an ordinary college student can do it.
In fact, the requirements are lower and ordinary high school students can also complete such work.
The current situation in Zion’s various research institutes can only be described as extremely difficult.
It's outrageous.
Xu Le flipped through the recruitment reports and found that the good jobs had basically been picked up. The only jobs left, apart from testers, were menial tasks.
There was no way he could do these two jobs anyway.
Quickly flipping through the recruitment form, Xu Le's fingers suddenly stopped.
"Hey? This Rose Studio is recruiting lab assistants. Can't I go?"
When the fat instructor heard Xu Letian mention the Rose Studio, the corners of his mouth twitched.
"The situation of this Qiangwei job is somewhat special. The environment there is unbearable for ordinary people."
"Environment? Is it bad?"
“It’s not bad, it’s just very strange, there’s no way to describe how strange it is, and they haven’t had any research results for almost five years. If they still don’t have any research results submitted by the end of this year.
Then the Rose Studio will be closed down. After all, the school’s money cannot be wasted like this.”
"Banned? Doesn't this studio have any researchers?"
"To be precise, there are."
Xu Le pointed at the name of the studio director and asked:
"Is this Miss Yi Xiaoya?"
"Miss Yi Xiaoya...?"
Looking at the fat instructor's slightly complicated expression, Xu Le felt that something might be wrong here.
"Is there something wrong with this Miss Yi?"
"Well, I don't know how to tell you, but I still advise you not to join here. Practical positions need talents like you who have returned from outside."
"No need to say, mentor, let's just go with this Rose Studio. After I join, the Rose Studio will definitely be revived."
This is the only research assistant position, and Xu Le's original intention was not to do research.
Instead, he relied on this identity to gradually integrate into Zion's extraordinary technology circle, and then entered the circle of extraordinary people.
Only after entering the circle of extraordinary people did Xu Le have the right and reasonable opportunity to trade with other extraordinary people.
Whether it is purchasing supplies or selling fruits.
Certain prerequisites are required, and the prerequisite is the circle.
Xu Le seemed full of confidence, but the fat mentor just shook his head helplessly.
"It's up to you then. I hope you won't regret your choice."
Seeing the fat teacher's expression that said, "I can't persuade you either," Xu Le's original confidence became a little shaky.
"You won't regret it..."
Following the address given to him by the fat mentor, Xu Le came to Zion District No. 5, a place closer to the outskirts.
The urban architectural styles here are very unified, and there is no distinction between the lower city and the upper city.
Unlike the huge research room of Gu Jianuo that Xu Le remembered, this so-called Rose Studio... is really small.
Not only the White Rose Studio, all the studios here are small.
Yes, there are dozens of studios here.
They were arranged as houses side by side, and looked to be about the size of a two-bedroom apartment, with two floors. To Xu Le, it felt like they were a bit like the townhouses in his previous life
The door was not closed, so Xu Le walked straight in.
"Excuse me, is Miss Yi Xiaoya here? I'm Xu Le, and I'm here to apply for the position of research assistant."
"Ah~hehehe, Miss Yi Xiaoya, I like this name, come on, young man!"
A slightly old and hoarse voice appeared at the stairs.
The person who walked down was a woman with white curly hair, lipstick on her face, and a thick layer of foundation on her face.
The wrinkles on her face were too deep to be covered by any makeup.
Xu Le felt that the title of "Miss" was indeed not appropriate.
The Yi Xiaoya in front of him looked... at least 80 years old.