First-Year Internship—And You Went to Site 749 to Contain Monsters?!-Chapter 760: The Old Man Bows and Apologizes, Fu Xinghe Shows His Face

Honestly speaking.

This old man is alright.

He's a decent person.

After taking a blow from me, he could still suppress his temper, recognize my talent, and even offered to guarantee my admission into the 749 Bureau.

Just for that.

Lu Ding decided to give him half a pleasant face. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

He belongs to the type who's old and muddle-headed, but not completely gone yet.

The old man sweeping the floor is surnamed Long, a veteran investigator of Great Han. Before retiring to the second line to guard the Hanjing 749 Reserve University, he was a genuine Special-Class Investigator.

That's one rank higher than Lu Ding's current Senior Investigator level.

Although he never received a special merit award medal.

He has seen Elder Shui receive one.

You could say this.

Before understanding or seeing the special merit award medal, the first class merit was the dream of all investigators.

But after seeing the special merit award medal.

The special merit award became the daydream of all investigators!

The difficulty of obtaining this medal is simply unimaginable.

Even a legendary figure like Elder Shui, who once stood alone at the pinnacle, paid the price of severe paralysis and serious injury to earn his special merit award medal.

Now, this young man before him, so youthful, so arrogant and vigorous, with all limbs intact.

Old Man Long couldn't even begin to imagine what kind of battle achievements Lu Ding must have accomplished to earn the special merit award medal.

That gold content is absolutely solid.

But regardless of what achievements they were.

The medal before his eyes couldn't possibly be fake.

Facing Lu Ding's inquiry.

The floor-sweeping old man surnamed Long flushed red, like a monkey's butt.

Although the other was younger than him, had lower cultivation, and a lower investigator rank, Lu Ding's title of Special Envoy alone could match everything about this old man.

Not to mention, there was also the special merit award medal.

The old man clasped his hands in salute.

He was saluting the special merit award medal, saluting the meritorious officials of Great Han.

Age was not a barrier, cultivation was not an excuse.

There was only the purest respect.

"Before the Special Envoy, I dare not presume."

"Former Zhongzhou 749 Bureau Northern Branch, Special-Class Investigator, Long Chen, greets the Special Envoy."

Zhongzhou.

One of Great Han's one capital, two cities, and three continents.

The old man bowed his head.

No longer acting as before.

Lu Ding reached out to support him.

"Old Leader, no need for such formality."

He still had to give some face for that half pleasant look.

As the saying goes, you don't hit someone who's smiling.

And this was a senior after all.

As for whether to show the other half unpleasant face, that depended on what he said next.

If it didn't sound good.

Changing expressions was also one of Lu Ding's specialties.

Old Man Long felt somewhat moved inside.

It was a fact that he had just had a conflict with this young man.

Now that the other held the advantage, with both reason and evidence on his side, and he himself had bowed his head, the other could still extend courtesy.

This point was truly rare and commendable.

Well.

Old Man Long's characteristic trait was kicking in again.

Previously, it was because of such overthinking that he took a liking to Chu Xiao.

Now, also because of such overthinking, his favorability towards Lu Ding instantly shot up to the max!!!!

Before today, this overthinking personality of his was hard to evaluate; as long as someone wasn't from an extremely wealthy or noble family, had some talent and some upbringing, he could see them in a positive light.

Praise them with a "not bad!"

But after today.

With Lu Ding's such explosive identity, combat power, and talent serving as the shining jade before him, it might be a bit difficult for him to see others in a favorable light again.

That "Old Leader" address made Old Man Long feel extremely comfortable.

It made him feel, in a daze, as if he hadn't retired to the second line yet.

This was also one of Old Man Long's flaws: retired from office but not from airs.

Lu Ding, as a special merit award medal holder and Special Envoy, unintentionally gave him a boost.

Making Old Man Long feel somewhat light-headed instantly.

With his temperament.

As long as it wasn't treason on the spot, even if you asked him to immediately take a bullet for Lu Ding, he'd be willing.

The old man smiled and waved his hand: "That won't do, that won't do, Special Envoy. I dare not accept this 'Old Leader' address from you."

Just as Lu Ding was about to say something.

The old man continued muttering: "But since you've called me that, that's you giving me face. Regarding today's matter, this Long also has areas where he acted improperly."

"Here, this Long apologizes and makes amends to the Special Envoy, and to Junior Fu."

Old Man Long took a step back.

Clasped his hands and bowed deeply, giving the full gesture.

Fu Xinghe glanced at Lu Ding.

After receiving Lu Ding's silent approval, he stepped forward to support the old man.

"Old Leader, there might have been some misunderstanding between us. It's good to clear it up today. I also have areas where I was improper. Please be understanding."

The old man nodded repeatedly, gently patting the hand Fu Xinghe used to support him: "Good child, good child, you've been wronged... It's truly my old eyes being dim, failing to recognize true talent. I saw everything you did."

"Regarding today's matter, I will make compensation to you."

As he spoke, he looked at Chi Yanyi's corpse: "But before that, Special Envoy Lu, I'm afraid you still need to provide documentation and procedures for this matter. These processes cannot be omitted."

When people get old, even when faced with new things, most elderly won't want to adapt.

Of course, there are also those who adapt and accept new things.

Like Elder Deng.

But this Old Man Long is clearly a traditionalist.

The type who follows all orders strictly, rigid, strict, must proceed according to procedure, and has quite a temper.

Lu Ding has dealt with many elderly people, so he can understand.

He immediately nodded: "Don't worry, I will present the documentation and procedures."

It's just a matter of signing and stamping.

If anyone wants to argue with him about it.

Lu Ding isn't opposed to that either!

Seeing this senior recluse in the school gradually becoming more familiar and friendly with Lu Ding.

The school leaders observing on the side thought, opportunities still have to be seized by oneself.

The Principal and Vice-Principal exchanged a look, then both glanced at Secretary Qiu. Finding him looking up at the sky, they understood tacitly.

Sometimes, a momentary conflict is not a lifelong conflict.

Mutually giving face and a way out, as long as it's not a deadly feud, enemies are not necessarily eternal enemies.

The two considered that they owed Secretary Qiu this favor for not kicking them when they were down or arguing and mocking them.

Stepping forward, they smiled and clasped their hands: "Hahaha, so it's the Special Envoy in person, no wonder so majestic and extraordinary. Zhuang Yan, Principal of 749 Reserve University Campus Two, greets the Special Envoy."

"The Special Envoy's visit to our school for guidance truly brings honor to our humble institution. Fan Anguo, Vice-Principal of 749 Reserve University Campus Two, greets the Special Envoy."

Although Great Han is a modern nation now, on solemn occasions, the proper etiquette should still retain a touch of ancient flavor.

Lu Ding returned the courtesy: "Principals, no need for such formality. I'm also temporarily back in the capital, passing by to handle Xinghe's matter."

Everyone looked at Fu Xinghe.

Feeling the gazes, Fu Xinghe silently straightened his chest.

Getting face!

So satisfying!!!!

Then they heard Lu Ding continue: "During this period, as my assistant investigator, Xinghe has both merit and hard work to his name, helping me handle many tasks, working day and night without rest. It's rare to come back once, and I happened to be passing by his alma mater."

"I wanted to come in and see what kind of spiritual place, what kind of excellent teaching faculty could cultivate such outstanding talent. But I never expected..."

Lu Ding smiled.

His words carried a double meaning.

Making the school leaders present break out in a cold sweat.

He praised the 749 University with one hand, explicitly stated Fu Xinghe's status and his excellence, and also hinted at the current problems within the 749 University.