City Hall Work, No Interference Allowed

"Brother-in-law wants to transfer to the Border Management Bureau?"

Liu Zheng asked bluntly.

"That's right."

Silver Wolf answered frankly.

"I can't make that decision. I can only ask around for you."

Although he had helped 4399 secure two temporary worker slots, 4399 had paid him in return.

Besides, what Silver Wolf wanted was definitely a permanent employee position.

"Then ask now. I'll wait for your news."

Silver Wolf hung up after saying that.

"This brother-in-law seems pretty anxious."

Liu Zheng held his phone, deep in thought.

He had a feeling that Silver Wolf and that long-lived species were fighting over more than just a position.

Or perhaps fighting for positions at City Hall was like fighting for the throne—whoever lost had to go meet their ancestors?

But he wasn't afraid that Silver Wolf was anxious. He was afraid that Silver Wolf wasn't anxious.

It was just a phone call. If it worked, great; if not, forget it.

With that in mind, Liu Zheng called 4399.

"What is it this time?"

4399 didn't sound impatient, but neither did he sound welcoming.

"Ahem, it's like this, Brother 4399. I have a friend at the Market Supervision Bureau who wants to transfer to our Border Management Bureau. I wanted to ask what you thought."

He organized his words before speaking.

"I'm not in Human Resources. Why are you asking what I think?"

4399 asked calmly.

"All right, I just wanted to ask whether you had any connections."

Liu Zheng had no choice but to say it plainly.

"Is the Market Supervision Bureau that bad? I want to transfer there myself."

There was no telling whether 4399 meant it from his flat tone.

"It's not bad. He ran into a problem over there."

He explained Silver Wolf's situation.

"Heh. He couldn't get promoted in