"Shoot him?" (Revised)

At 2 PM, the lobby of the Lianjiang City National Security Bureau building was filled with over two hundred people, most of whom were young.

Ren Suo stood not far from the entrance, looking at the bustling scene before him and clicking his tongue. "So many people, being transferred to the National Security Bureau... Is this like joining the army?"

Li Qingxuan also found it hard to believe. "Logically, a civilian department shouldn't need this many people, right? But this is an interview, so it's probably one in ten, or even one in a hundred."

Ren Suo said, "But how were we chosen? We didn't have an interview, we didn't apply, it's like we fell from the sky. If Director Ye hadn't told us to come, I would have thought this was some kind of pyramid scheme trap."

"Yeah, exactly."

A rather cheerful young man nearby heard Ren Suo's words and agreed wholeheartedly. "I just started working at the tax bureau not long ago, and suddenly I got a message that I could be transferred to the National Security Bureau... Could it be because of that rumor?"

"What rumor?" Ren Suo and Li Qingxuan were taken aback.

"You don't know?" The young man seemed eager to show off – especially to the young woman, Li Qingxuan. He lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "That's right, most of the information online now is a mix of truth and falsehood, and any slightly popular news gets suppressed immediately."

"But I have connections at home, and I've confirmed that some of the online rumors are true." The young man looked at Li Qingxuan and raised an eyebrow. "My name is Jie Qiansi, nice to meet you."

Li Qingxuan glanced at Ren Suo, who immediately put his arm around Jie Qiansi's shoulder enthusiastically and said, "Your name is Qiansi? We're very fated!"

"What fate?"

"My name is Ren Suo, and your name is Jie Qiansi. Together, doesn't that make 'Locking a Thousand Threads'? It means we're definitely destined for an earth-shattering fate."

"Is, is that so?" Jie Qiansi was a little stunned.

At this moment, Li Qingxuan covered her mouth and chuckled. "Hello, I'm Li Qingxuan. What was the rumor you were just talking about?"

When he heard this, Jie Qiansi became animated. "I can't say too much specifically, but have you seen any news about Superpowers in the past few months?"

Li Qingxuan thought for a moment and nodded. "During the Chinese New Year two months ago, I heard that there were two people performing 'Ice and Fire Double Heaven' on Flower Street in West Street. They were making ice and breathing fire with their bare hands, but it didn't look like they used any props. It was very popular on social media, and everyone said they were real Superpowers."

"Breathing fire is simple, but making ice on the spot... No one saw them with saltpeter. But they were only popular for a few days, and they disappeared from Flower Street before the New Year was even over. When I went there on the first day of the New Year, they were gone."

"I remember seeing similar news, but I've forgotten it all."

Ren Suo said, "Superpowers... like that Assassin from 'Assassin's Bloodstained Banquet' a couple of days ago?"

Jie Qiansi nodded. "I can't prove the specifics, and you might not believe me even if I told you. But 'Assassin's Bloodstained Banquet' is already confirmed – that video is still available online, and the Black Briar Building in Fog City is still under repair. The higher-ups seem to want to suppress it, but..."

He shrugged. "Do you think this is unimaginable hacking technology, or a capability that transcends a dimension...?"

Li Qingxuan asked, "But what does this have to do with us?"

"It has a lot to do with us," Jie Qiansi said. "If I'm not mistaken, what we're about to join is the Newly Established Eighteenth Bureau of National Security. And you've already met the people from the National Security Eighteenth Bureau."

Li Qingxuan was a little surprised. "Who?"

Ren Suo, however, had a look of understanding. "Those Black Vests during the physical examination?"

"They say other departments call them Black Cats," Jie Qiansi chuckled. "We suddenly got this interview qualification after the physical examination. It's obvious that our qualification comes from the physical examination, but our physical fitness is only slightly better than ordinary people."

"Tell me, what kind of profession in this world doesn't look at your brain, your talent, or your physical fitness, but rather at some kind of potential within your body?"

Seeing the thoughtful looks on Ren Suo and Li Qingxuan's faces, Jie Qiansi took out his phone. "Let's add each other on WeChat, it'll be easier to keep in touch."

After Ren Suo added him as a friend, he was immediately pulled into a group. The group name was quite interesting –

[We Are the Successors of Xuan Country's Future].

"Another newcomer?"

"Is it a beauty?"

"And brought in by our Young Master Xie."

Jie Qiansi said to Li Qingxuan, "In the system, connections are the most important thing. Even in the National Security Bureau, connections are indispensable. Even if this interview fails, you might not necessarily return to your original position, because we are very likely to be 'talented' people. At that time, we can communicate and interact, helping each other and benefiting mutually..."

"Young Master Xie is so amazing," Ren Suo interjected, "Did you create this group?"

"Yes!" Jie Qiansi was very proud.

"Then if I drive at high speed on the highway in this group, will you have any trouble?" Ren Suo said seriously.

Jie Qiansi's face froze. He said, "Then I can only kick you out..."

"Little brother, connections are the most important thing in the system. Kicking people out like this easily offends people!" Ren Suo patted his shoulder and said solemnly.

Jie Qiansi rolled his eyes, knowing full well that Ren Suo was stopping him from hitting on girls. He turned around decisively and walked towards another beautiful woman.

Li Qingxuan nodded at Ren Suo and smiled, "Thank you."

"Thank me for what?" Ren Suo waved his hand, "I just can't stand people who show off... Hmm?"

Not far away, Jie Qiansi was introducing himself to a very cute girl with a round face: "I'm Jie Qiansi, do you know the inside story of this interview?"

The cute girl shook her head and whispered, "I don't know... My name is Qiao Muyi..."

The cute girl's soft and sweet demeanor perfectly hit Jie Qiansi's desire to show off like a peacock. Just as he was about to step forward to display his connections and eloquence, a hand suddenly grabbed his shoulder, stopping his further action.

The next second, Jie Qiansi saw the person whose name he didn't know was 'Ren Suo' or 'Ren Suo', enthusiastically put his arm around Qiao Muyi's shoulder.

"We're fated! My name is Ren Suo, and your name is Qiao Muyi. Put together, isn't it Suo Muyi? This means that we are definitely destined for an earth-shattering fate."

Qiao Muyi blinked at Ren Suo, not saying anything.

Jie Qiansi was so angry that his butt clenched – this guy didn't even change his introduction!

Ren Suo still smiled happily until he heard the voice in his heart say:

"Searching for key."

"Key is in an unfamiliar state, starting acquisition."

"Discovered key has formed, requires 9658 seconds to acquire. Contact must be maintained during acquisition. 9657, 9656, 9655..."

Ren Suo almost spat blood. Over nine thousand seconds, that was more than two hours. Where could he find a reason to maintain contact with Qiao Muyi for such a long time!

He had just noticed that Qiao Muyi gave him a feeling of excitement, and Ren Suo immediately knew – this must be another key! He had thought that Qiao Muyi would likely be like Black Vest Jordan, completely unable to acquire.

While the key on Qiao Muyi could be acquired, the time was too ridiculous. It would be more practical to just knock her out, drag her into a dark room, and steal the key!

At this moment, five large buses drove up outside the National Security Bureau, instantly blocking traffic. Ren Suo looked over curiously, wondering if the National Security Bureau was going on a trip today?

Several Black Vests got off the buses. Ren Suo saw Li Dan among them. A burly-looking Black Vest leading them came to the entrance of the National Security Bureau and shouted loudly:

"Silence! I am You Jilong, in charge of your interview. I will now call names. Those whose names are called, come out and line up, and show your ID cards!"

The first-floor lobby instantly fell silent, and in this environment, someone in the crowd suddenly asked:

"Are we being shot?"