Captain

The matter of Chen Wang upgrading his Tier 4 Soldier still requires official confirmation.

Such cumbersome procedures made him sigh, realizing that regardless of the level of civilization, bureaucracy is something that cannot be eliminated.

Chen Wang contacted Xiao Lang and Guo Xiaobai, asking them to keep an eye out for Tier 4 Soldier potions, as long as there was a way to get them.

In addition, he posted a high-priced bounty on the Black Market, but not to buy the Fourth Order Genetic Potion; rather, he offered a reward for information related to the Fourth Order Genetic Potion.

Guo Xiaobai's methods are very unconventional, and Xiao Lang was originally an intelligence genius from Shengda's intelligence department.

Chen Wang released the news, hoping to see results.

Yan Zhi successfully joined Qiongqi Mining through his introduction.

It was Old Wang who personally made the decision regarding her matter.

The female instructors of Apocalypse are a talent we must recruit.

However, on this day, Old Wang found Chen Wang.

The elderly man who now holds a high position in the Shelter said with some regret, "The application from headquarters was not approved and is pending further investigation."

Chen Wang wasn't particularly surprised to hear this; he had somewhat expected it.

"I had a feeling something was off when that person came to check last time; I was pretty sure I wouldn't pass," Chen Wang said.

Old Wang had also gathered some information about the situation, but he didn't say much. He simply said earnestly, "I will continue to fight for this matter."

"I hope you won't hold any grudges. Headquarters has a lot to consider, and you've only been here for a short time."

Chen Wang shook his head.

Old Wang handed a document to Chen Wang: "I have decided to award you the Major Rank, which will allow you to independently lead a Special Operations Team of seven men."

The Special Operations Team he referred to was a team composed of elite soldiers, not a team of ordinary soldiers.

Typically, those who become captains receive strong support from the government, including weapons and equipment.

The authorities generally wouldn't grant such authority to someone who has only recently joined the organization.

In a sense, the cost of forming such a small team is covered by the government.

The team leader can influence the team's direction to a certain extent.

But Old Wang not only granted Chen Wang this power, but also gave him the right to choose his own soldiers, which was already a great deal of authority.

If managed properly, it could become a private armed force, one that even receives official support.

"Alright, are there any hard targets?" Chen Wang asked.

"There's no hard and fast rule, but these teams will be given priority when there are special missions, though the rewards are very generous," Old Wang said.

"Hey!" Chen Wang chuckled. "Merit is a very mysterious thing, like a big pancake."

Old Wang shook his head. "This matter should be viewed from two sides. Some resources are hard to obtain from here without going through headquarters. Merit can be considered a stepping stone."

Old Wang was quite practical and didn't explain much to Chen Wang, such as making empty promises.

"Major Rank, captain's position." Chen Wang picked up the tea in front of him and took a sip.

"The fastest way to gain merit is to clear the battlefield or explore some ruins. This kind of team merit is not quite the same as individual merit, and the team leader is more likely to be promoted," said Old Wang.

Clearing the battlefield and exploring ruins all require teamwork to deal with Zombies and to collect valuable research data.

For headquarters, these things are more effective than killing a few people.

Although Chen Wang had handled many such matters before,

But at that time he was a freelancer, and the credit didn't really go to him; it was just recorded.

Of course, his achievement of killing the Church's Tier 4 Soldier was already significant; what held him back was never the merit itself.

However, if you have enough merits, it will shut many people at headquarters up.

After all, if those who receive such honors are not properly treated, it will dampen the spirits of a large number of soldiers.

Old Wang said, "Headquarters has launched a new Special Operations Team program, with several teams deployed in each region, equipped with the best resources. If it weren't for this opportunity, being a regular team leader wouldn't be very meaningful."

Chen Wang nodded. "Then I recommend Yan Zhi, who just joined."

Old Wang smiled and said, "If you are willing, you can choose your own soldiers. You can also recruit some freelancers. The right is yours."

For someone of his status to say this, it's safe to say he's extremely fond of Chen Wang.

After all, he was genuinely afraid that Chen Wang's failure to upgrade to the fourth-tier gene this time would create a rift between him and Qiongqi Mining.

Of course, the essence of it was still to consolidate his own power.

In this chaotic Winter, if you want to be appreciated, you must have immense value. In this era, there is no room for sentimentality if you want to climb the social ladder.

Chen Wang tapped the table lightly with his finger, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Okay, I'll take a look first. If it doesn't work out, I'll resign."

Old Wang smiled and said, "Okay."

The procedures at headquarters are complicated, but they are much simpler at the district Shelter.

Chen Wang was soon awarded the Major Rank, becoming a captain-level officer.

This team leader is far more prestigious than the team leader of the Enforcement Team, and the resources they enjoy are incomparable.

Chen Wang immediately prepared the Yan Zhi.

Yan Zhi had already completed the formalities and successfully entered the information into the system.

Bang bang bang! A knocking sound rang out on the door.

"Come in," Chen Wang said.

The door was soon opened, and a beautiful woman with a slender figure walked in, dressed in camouflage.

She wore tactical boots and her hair was simply tied back, making her look extremely capable.

"Team leader."

The beautiful woman with a graceful figure saluted Chen Wang and said seriously.

"There's no need for that," Chen Wang said with a smile.

This beautiful woman is none other than Yan Zhi, the former female instructor of Apocalypse, who has now escaped and joined Qiongqi Mining.

It could be said that he also got in through Chen Wang's connections.

While such talent is valuable, defecting to the authorities can also lead to suspicion. The current process is much simpler, and the benefits are far better.

Yan Zhi smiled and said, "Without you, I would still be being hunted down. Even if I surrendered, my life would probably not be easy. But now it's different."

Chen Wang pursed his lips, unsure whether to agree or not.

"Old Wang instructed me to form Special Operations Team and give it my full support, so I transferred you here. What do you think of this?" Chen Wang asked.

Yan Zhi said, "This position is usually not given to newly joined freelancers. If they give you this position, it's either because they're using you as a tool, or they're genuinely training you."

"Of course, considering Qiongqi Mining's official plans for Special Operations Team, or perhaps both."

Chen Wang smiled and said, "Is it alright to speculate on Old Wang means?"

Yan Zhi blinked. "Isn't that what you think too?"

Chen Wang smiled and nodded, "That's right. But I can say the same thing in front of Old Wang. These days, as long as the price is right, everything else is negotiable."