Chapter 002: The Joys of Youthful Adolescents

By the way, the person who exposed the frozen meat issue is Shen Yan

"Shen Yan, you really didn't get your name wrong; you are indeed eloquent." Ni Yun truly did not know the origin of this phrase. Perhaps it was because today is the weekend, and being in this enclosed environment of the car made Ni Yun feel very relaxed. So she jokingly brought up Shen Yan's name, "Do you know how to say your name in Shaanxi dialect?" Unfortunately, the joke did not land; as soon as Ni Yun finished speaking while driving, she burst out laughing herself. "It's 'Shen Yan'! Hahaha~ You say you are named 'Shen Yan', how are you going to find a girlfriend in the future, hahaha~" So she jokingly brought up Shen Yan's name, "Do you know how to say your name in Shaanxi dialect?" Unfortunately, the joke did not land; as soon as Ni Yun finished speaking while driving, she burst out laughing herself. "It's 'Shen Yan'! Hahaha~ You say you are named 'Shen Yan', how are you going to find a girlfriend in the future, hahaha~"

From that moment on, this ordinary world appeared entirely different in Shen Yan's eyes, as if he could see the infinite landscapes behind the world.

Shen Yan has actually grasped that the customs throughput in this city is showing a downward trend, truly a talent! This has gone beyond merely offending the merchants; at this point, many people have already concluded that Shen Yan is truly insane

She could hear her question, but Shen Yan suddenly fell silent. This made Ni Yun feel a bit anxious, wondering if she had said something wrong or triggered a landmine. She tried hard to recall the information written on Shen Yan's resume, but aside from that handsome buzz cut photo, she couldn't remember anything else

As he repeatedly conducted this ritual, his physical fitness significantly improved without the need for exercise, not only maintaining a good physique but also showing remarkable enhancement in stamina—his body's recovery ability after physical exertion is simply astonishing

Yet Shen Yan still had no choice ... ! ... Because this was the only ritual through which he could obtain the "mystical power" in this world devoid of any mystery !

"Who am I? Where am I? What have I done?" Shen Yan appeared utterly bewildered, which drove her nearly to the brink of madness

Farewell, please stay a moment

My heart is so hurt, how could I have such a staff member

The clear sunlight filtered through the strands of hair at his forehead, making Shen Yan's face appear sculpturally handsome in the golden light. This moment had a tremendous impact on her. After all, how could one not say that this is an era that values appearances? Ni Yun's willingness to step forward and take the blame for Shen Yan was at least half due to this face!

At that time, he had mocked, saying that with money, it was impossible not to handle a small section chief—now he understands that when the section chief begins to act willfully, it truly cannot be resolved with money

Then, farewell

It is important to note that he has been working for two years, and he is in a public institution where the office relationships are extremely complex. Shen Yan has long understood the workplace truth that "every detail matters, and being careless is tantamount to self-destruction"—especially when it comes to avoiding labels such as "immature" or "unstable." Such evaluations are a serious taboo in public institutions. A label like that can hinder your promotion for ten years!

The true mastermind behind the discovery of food quality issues, the publicized seizure and forced incineration of this batch of pork, is indeed Shen Yan rather than Ni Yun

These are all foods that can be easily reached with just a slight lift of the hand. Ordinary people like us do not really care about such trivialities; our antibodies are quite robust. Unfortunately, even if this truth were to be spoken, no one would believe it. Who would believe that the truly capricious person is not the mayor's daughter, but rather a minor clerk with no significant background?

Does he really not know that there is a quality issue with this batch of imported pork? How is that possible! He is not a fool, and besides, this batch of pork was purchased at a price that is completely indicative of its inferior quality; he must have some awareness of that

As long as Shen Yan makes that ceremonial declaration—though it appears quite bizarre—he can immediately feel a magical essence being "extracted" from the pyre and absorbed into his body... This "power" he does not know the exact nature of... ? ... Vital energy? Soul? Internal force? Essence? Mana?

It was precisely because she had met Shen Yan that Ni Yun first truly understood that "beauty," "handsomeness," and so on, are not the same as "charm." Stars are beautiful, and anyone can appreciate that; however, what Shen Yan possesses should be considered charm, which can only be felt by those who come into contact with him

"Your Excellency," and so on, are merely the inner musings of Shen Yan—this professional woman, with a rosy complexion, clear eyes, arched brows, and sharp gaze, is named Ni Yun. She is twenty-eight years old, in the prime of her youth, and is already engaged

Experts remind you: Love is essential, but love alone is utterly insufficient

"Then why does it say Shen Yan on your ID card?" Ni Yun secretly made a face in her heart. She admitted that she had not carefully read Shen Yan's resume, not even a third of it. What is there to see in a college student's resume? Just looking at that photo was enough to satisfy her!

Dust to dust, earth to earth, let everything turn to ashes! he said, his voice seeming to linger in the midnight whisper

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The process is extremely fast, and upon inspection afterwards, it will be found that everything, from the inside out, has been completely burned clean, leaving not a trace! It is as if the flames were not caused by gasoline, but rather that the meat ignited spontaneously from within, which is highly unscientific

No wonder Zhakan always acts like he's going to die...! ... Woe is me, I am beyond saving, I truly despise myself

This is neither a cremation site nor a dark ritual; rather, it is the largest private incineration and landfill site among the five counties and six cities in the vicinity. Ni Yun drove Shen Yan here from a certain city specifically to oversee the subsequent incineration and landfill processing of this batch of frozen meat that was found to be unqualified by the quarantine department.

Otherwise, how could he, a heavy role-playing game enthusiast who plays games right after work, not become overweight and still manage to win over Chen Xiaoyu? You know, the light beauty actually does not want a car or a house, but chooses to live with him, a mere civil servant. Is there truly invincible love in this world?

Because my parents passed away early, my name was registered with the help of my uncle. He only knew that my surname was Shen and my nickname was Yan Yan. Later, in order to obtain my parents' belongings, I had no choice but to change my name to Shen Yan

However, she guessed that at this moment, Shen Yan must still be secretly watching her, so the delicate hand holding the LV bag strap first lifted to gesture towards Shen Yan, and then suddenly twisted forcefully in the opposite direction! This implied action frightened Shen Yan— as if it was not the bag strap that was twisted, but his neck— he could even hear the "crack" of it breaking!

However, a specific inspection targeting the ashes after incineration provided him with indirect evidence.

Shen Yan was at a loss for words, "I have a girlfriend, okay? Besides, just look at my face, how could I possibly be single?" Shen Yan had been using this face to con food and drinks since he was young, and he had always been very confident in his appearance

The identity is that of the esteemed daughter of the mayor of this city, and she is also the direct superior of Shen Yan, the head of the Food Hygiene Inspection and Quarantine Division of the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. Shen Yan is a proud member of the seven million civil servants, serving as an official in the Food Hygiene Inspection and Quarantine Division, and is a loyal subordinate and top performer under Section Chief Ni.

Even if a large quantity of frozen meat is doused with gasoline and set on fire, it would still burn inadequately. The vast amount of residue left behind requires further landfill treatment to prevent environmental pollution. Moreover, if the incineration is not conducted properly, it is highly likely that only the surface layer of the frozen meat would be burned, while the meat underneath remains intact. However, at the incineration site inspected that day, beneath the thin layer of black ash, there were no charred bones or organic tissues left; everything had turned to ash

Many people wonder if Shen Yan has gone mad

As soon as the car left Zhang's line of sight, Ni Yun removed his standard smile, gripping the steering wheel and letting out a heavy sigh. "He must be furious with me; this batch of pork will at least incur a loss of several million... You only know how to create trouble for me! And I have to take the blame for you, while you still give me that attitude. How could I possibly have such a troublesome subordinate like you?"

The endless flames devour flesh and blood, scorching the bones! The fat sizzles in the flames, emitting a greasy odor. Limbs twist and contort in the fire. The carcasses of the creatures pile up like mountains in the flames, stretching endlessly, and it is unimaginable how many lives must have perished to create such a scale.

In this day and age, it is not easy to encounter a good superior, especially one who does not covet his beauty—thinking of this, Shen Yan felt it was better not to continue provoking his superior—having a subordinate like him is indeed not easy for her. However, as soon as his gaze met Ni Yun's, looking at those beautiful big eyes, he couldn't help but make a teasing expression again, "What happened? Why is your face swollen? Why are you staring at me like that?"

Moreover, Shen Yan has a characteristic, which is the addition of "environmental effects"—for some reason, while others experience a rainy day as just that, Shen Yan's rainy days evoke a sense of melancholy... Just now, Ni Yun was dazzled by Shen Yan, enhanced by the sunlight effect, and it is the same principle. This is why Ni Yun often complains that Shen Yan is a monster—because she has spent the most time with him, thus having the greatest chance of being dazzled. It is worth noting that when she initially decided to bring Shen Yan into the quarantine department, the vast majority believed she was trying to engage in some underhanded dealings with the young fresh meat, and even Mayor Ni had pointed this out to her several times.

They do not know that while there is certainly a sense of justice involved, the primary reason is that Shen Yan can benefit from it himself. Saying this, it seems that Shen Yan's motives are not so pure, but he is not foolish either. There are countless keyboard warriors in the world, but how many actually take action?

This time, Ni Yun was left speechless, secretly grinding his silver teeth in frustration. Indeed, with such a ghastly appearance, even if he were named "Nephritis," there would still be a multitude of young girls flocking to him. Society is just so unfair. In fact, Shen Yan's face is not particularly handsome; it does not align with the current trends of flower boys, androgynous looks, or the ascetic style. However, his appearance, combined with his demeanor, temperament, and talents, creates a wonderful chemical reaction, significantly enhancing his allure. In fact, Shen Yan's face is not particularly handsome; it does not align with the current trends of flower boys, androgynous looks, or the ascetic style. However, his appearance, combined with his demeanor, temperament, and talents, creates a wonderful chemical reaction, significantly enhancing his allure.

Ni Yundun felt heartbroken, regretted it, and wanted to drive into a big tree

In any case, the objective has been achieved, and he does not care whose credit it will be afterward. Moreover, he is not entirely wrong; Mayor Ni placing his own daughter in this position may indeed imply that he wants her to "oversee" matters. Food safety is closely related to the livelihood and voices of the people, and any issue that arises is a significant matter

Cough, cough ~ Feeling the piercing killing intent as if struck by a thousand arrows, Shen Yan nonchalantly lowered his left hand, coughed twice to demonstrate his composure, and then turned his head to the left with an innocent expression. ... Sure enough, his master was looking at him with a gaze filled with inexplicable grief and anger ... ... abandoned after the initial chaos. ... ... ... feeling disheartened ... ... if you do not die, I will go mad. ... ... with a gaze that was fiercely scrutinizing him and his recently overly dramatic behavior! ... ... ... feeling disheartened ... ... if you do not die, I will go mad. ... ... with a gaze that was fiercely scrutinizing him and his recently overly dramatic behavior!

... ...

When Shen Yan first undertook this task under pressure from all sides, he was truly prepared to be dismissed at any moment! At that time, his thought was to make a profit with each transaction; if he were really fired, he would simply switch to another line of work... Is that crematorium still in need of staff?

"With a spirit of righteousness on my face, there is naturally a heart full of sincerity within me." Shen Yan began to speak eloquently, quoting a line from the title of a chapter in "The Heroes of the Children."

At this moment, he defended himself by saying, "You might not believe it, but it was he who acted first."

How can this be a scapegoat? This is a responsible act for the health of the people of City X, a just action for the country and its citizens. Merchants like General Zhang, who are unscrupulous, deserve to lose everything. It is clear that you have not paid attention to Mayor Ni's recent speeches... "Strictly control food quality to ensure that citizens consume safe and reliable meat," how wonderful that sounds!" Shen Yan smiled, speaking earnestly while uttering nonsense... "Strictly control food quality to ensure that citizens consume safe and reliable meat," how wonderful that sounds!" Shen Yan smiled, speaking earnestly while uttering nonsense.

Mr. Zhang can only swallow his grievances and consider the tens of millions as a loss. He suddenly recalled a "rumor" that has been circulating among food import and export merchants recently. It is said that the customs in City X have turned into a gate of hell, and it is best to avoid them. Over the past two years, more than a dozen batches of imported meat have been found problematic and destroyed. To his surprise, this rumor turned out to be true! It is said that the customs in City X have turned into a gate of hell, and it is best to avoid them. Over the past two years, more than a dozen batches of imported meat have been found problematic and destroyed. To his surprise, this rumor turned out to be true!

There are no answers. But one thing is certain, this is a good thing

Thus, it is still uncertain whether this matter will ultimately bring fortune or misfortune

His face is simply demonic, Ni Yun secretly resented, silently reciting the spell to subdue demons and eliminate evil a hundred times, "One day, I will throw sulfuric acid on you!"

The esteemed lord possesses a robust physique and striking features, and as the daughter of the mayor, she is certainly not concerned about such minor pressures—this is something Shen Yan would only dare to think in her heart, for voicing it would lead to dire consequences. When her father proposed in a meeting, "We must strictly enforce food quality standards to ensure that citizens consume safe and reliable meat," even this slight pressure dissipated like smoke. Furthermore, when the remarkable achievements of the quarantine department were posted online, it immediately garnered countless likes

However, he continued to apprehend batch after batch, turning the local customs into what merchants referred to as the "Gates of Hell," and even causing a reduction in the port's throughput! To such an extent, he remained unfazed, which was simply unbelievable! Everyone felt that this young man's background was unfathomable, and it was only later that Shen Yan learned that it was the department head, Lord Ni Yun, who treated work as leisure, who had voluntarily stepped forward to shield him from this crisis!

With his voice, the flames seemed to surge violently even more

After a while, Ni Yun quietly observed Shen Yan with her peripheral vision and found that he was looking at the scenery outside the window

The sudden sense of oppression seemed to dim the light inside the car. The two remained this way until the vehicle entered the Huhang Expressway, when she finally heard Shen Yan say in a low voice:

The fire is burning! The fire is burning fiercely!

Health quarantine is not something that cannot be enforced, but it should be done in a proportionate and planned manner, targeting typical cases, rather than recklessly overturning tables as you have done. Do you realize this is chaotic? As a mere civil servant, you do possess a small degree of authority within public processes. However, in the broader social context, lacking money and connections renders one practically insignificant. How dare you challenge those merchants dealing in imported meat? These are major players in the food import industry, each of whom is well-connected and influential.

There is no way, really, to change departments. Where can he find a legitimate job for large-scale incineration of meat? ... What, you say there are crematoriums? ... ... You are really something, girl. Shen Yan is just a novice who has just started working, and he still has his principles; he cannot bring himself to harm humans.

Shen Yan gazed coldly ahead, his left hand extended with fingers splayed, as if he intended to grasp both the flames and the pile of bones in his palm. A scorching breath brewed within his lungs, and lava churned in his throat, as terrifying words, seemingly from the deepest depths of hell, were uttered from his cruel lips

"Alas, leader. My resume clearly states my real name is Shen Neyan." Upon mentioning his name, Shen Yan became serious and corrected earnestly, "Shen Yan is merely the name on my ID card, which is my registered name. As Confucius said: 'A gentleman should be reserved in speech but quick in action.' This is the origin of my name. My parents named me 'Neyan' in the hope that I would become a modest gentleman who speaks little and acts much, rather than a braggart who talks excessively... A single character missing from the name changes its entire meaning." My parents named me 'Neyan' in the hope that I would become a modest gentleman who speaks little and acts much, rather than a braggart who talks excessively... A single character missing from the name changes its entire meaning.

Yes, mysterious power! Although that action may seem juvenile, it is very effective

"Absolutely, absolutely! I have truly been taken advantage of in this matter! If the Americans do not compensate me, I will sue them! I appreciate the extra effort from Section Chief Ni." The man named Zhang quickly concealed the bitterness in his heart and forced a smile as he exchanged pleasantries with Ni Yun.

Even her childhood sweetheart fiancé heard the news and specifically rushed from the capital just to meet Shen Yan. After their meeting, he even suggested whether everyone could just play their own games. He was met with a scornful look from Ni Yun. ... She would never admit that for a moment she considered agreeing ... . ... But the problem is, she understood even better that Shen Yan would not agree.

It is evident that Ni Yun is merely passing time in the quarantine department; she does not require any so-called "achievements." Turning a blind eye is the best choice. When the day comes that she no longer wishes to work, she can return to her hometown and get married, which is quite comfortable. Moreover, food that passes through customs cannot possibly be rotten or spoiled; items like zombie meat must go through other channels. Even if there are issues with the food that comes through customs, they are likely to be latent problems, such as originating from prohibited import regions or exceeding certain ingredient limits. Furthermore, food that passes through customs cannot be rotten or spoiled; items like zombie meat must go through other channels. Even if there are issues with the food that comes through customs, they are likely to be latent problems, such as originating from prohibited import regions or exceeding certain ingredient limits. These are the kinds of issues that require careful examination in a laboratory to uncover.

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I apologize, General Manager Zhang. The young employee, Xiao Shen, has only recently started working and tends to be a bit unruly. Please do not take offense... I would like to express our gratitude for your strong support and cooperation regarding the destruction of this batch of frozen meat. We will do our utmost to ensure the safety of food for the citizens while also safeguarding the interests of the businesses. Regarding the problematic pork, I kindly ask you to contact the supplier in the United States to discuss compensation matters as soon as possible. If legal action is necessary, our municipal quarantine bureau will certainly provide strong backing for the businesses, supporting legitimate enterprises in protecting their legal rights through proper channels, and we will promptly issue the corresponding inspection and quarantine certificates for you. Regarding the problematic pork, I kindly ask you to contact the supplier in the United States to discuss compensation matters as soon as possible. If legal action is necessary, our municipal quarantine bureau will certainly provide strong backing for the businesses, supporting legitimate enterprises in protecting their legal rights through proper channels, and we will promptly issue the corresponding inspection and quarantine certificates for you.

"You are quite bold today, daring to speak so slickly to me? Have you no shame?" Ni Yun turned her head in surprise, wanting to see this person who always avoided her. As a result, she was momentarily dazzled by his perfect profile, nearly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. At that moment, the car was about to turn onto the highway, and sunlight streamed in through the side window, perfectly illuminating Shen Yan's profile—as if he were specially lit.

It is a pity that the flirtatious glance is thrown to a blind person; this naive individual, Ni Yun, most likely cannot comprehend it

Since then, the two seemed to have formed a certain tacit understanding. Shen Yan was responsible for monitoring, checking goods, running inspections, and handling the subsequent incineration and landfill matters; while the master was responsible for enjoying a peaceful life, comfortably sitting in the office watching new dramas, and beautifully signing off while taking the blame.

Thus, Shen Yan remains in this "unpromising" department without seeking advancement, as his sense of achievement does not stem from it; therefore, he is unafraid of "offending others" and resolutely incinerates a batch of substandard meat that has entered through City X, demonstrating an even more radical stance than online trolls

Ni Yun felt truly helpless; she could only give Shen Yan a fierce glance with her eyes that seemed to say, "I'll settle the score with you later," before switching back to her professional demeanor and turning to the middle-aged man standing beside her with a warm smile and pleasant words

Shen Yan had also doubted whether the experience of the "high" during absorption was a kind of illusion—what if I was naturally a little whirlwind? Perhaps I was inherently gifted, and there was no cheating involved, right

Do not be deceived by Ni Yun's appearance of a skeletal beauty; she engages in lively banter with those big bosses, yet she behaves just so in front of the mayor. In fact, she is not very old and has always been well-protected by her family. In terms of psychological age, she might be similar to the twenty-three-year-old Shen Yan. However, in order to maintain the authority of her superiors, she has been forcing herself to act mature in front of Shen Yan, while internally, she has quite a lot going on.

Shen Yan nervously wiped his left hand behind his back, forcing himself to believe that nothing had just happened, but Shen Yan had no choice but to act this way.

The burning, mountain-like pile of corpses violently collapsed inward, raising a billowing cloud of dust that engulfed everything!

Do not be fooled by Shen Yan's constant calling of "Master" and his seemingly sycophantic demeanor. In fact, Ni Yun knows in her heart that the young man's thoughts are quite proud!

The white ashes, resembling down feathers, piled up like snow! The surreal scene left even the incineration plant owner dumbfounded, repeatedly exclaiming it was impossible. Even though the sensations of the body can be deceiving, in the face of such tangible evidence, Shen Yan had to admit—this ritual was indeed somewhat extraordinary. No matter how high or densely packed the frozen meat was at the site where he performed the ritual, even in an environment lacking oxygen and other necessary conditions for combustion, the meat would be completely incinerated in a short period of time

His problem does not lie in the quality of the pork, but rather in encountering a mayor's daughter who gives no face to anyone... Who can he turn to for reason! Besides the payment for goods, he will also incur a significant loss from the destruction costs. As for seeking compensation from the Americans, that is a pipe dream; they legally sold you garbage, and all the contracts are in order! In the end, he will probably only be able to see a vague news report on some shocking department, "Shocking, Chinese businessman deceived overseas, importing large quantities of toxic pork for what reason!"

At this moment, General Manager Zhang, filled with regret to the point of wanting to bang his head against the wall, had no energy to pay attention to the foolish actions of a mere clerk. All he wanted was to send this female pest away! The farther, the better! Ideally, they would never meet again in their lifetime!

Teasing the master is simply too amusing

The burning continues, and the black ash formed from the incineration of flesh and blood rises high into the sky, flying into the heavens above the red lotus—sorrow casts a shadow over that sky, making it dark and heavy like iron! The drifting gray goose feathers fall, covering all things with an indelible layer of dust. Beneath that dust, the field of bones has long since turned deep black; it is unknown how many corpses have been devoured here, how many layers of ashes have settled, rendering the original color unrecognizable.

Ni Yun continued to exchange pleasantries with General Manager Zhang for over ten minutes before finally taking Shen Yan to the car and leaving

If there weren't others present, she would definitely have rushed over to let Shen Yan know why the flowers are so red! The presence of outsiders temporarily prevented her, but it also amplified her anger—how could she, Ni Yun, be humiliated in front of outsiders? Such a subordinate is simply unforgivable!

The gaze fixates, the gaze fixates again, the gaze intensely fixates