Chapter 9, Job Seeking

As the home of Sherlock Holmes in the novels, London boasts an astonishing number of detective enthusiasts. To fulfill their dreams of becoming detectives, many young people establish their own detective agencies. Normal cases are investigated by the police, and only when the victims or their families are dissatisfied with the police's investigation results do they seek the assistance of detectives. Additionally, individuals of high status, such as Count Davis, seek the help of detectives when they wish to avoid involving the police and the media.

Liang Xi purchased half a barrel of gasoline from a neighbor, bid farewell to Mary, and drove to his residence. Liang Xi lived in an apartment on Romp Road, which was not far from both the university and the detective agency

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John did not deny the marital discord raised by Liang Xi, which caused Liang Xi considerable concern. He was aware of Mary's love for John. To put it metaphorically, Mary would rather have John live like a vegetable, while she busily attends to and cares for him every day, than to have John leave this world before her. The marital discord is a greater blow to Mary than John's death.

After spending half an hour submitting his resume, Liang Xi picked up a book and began to read, embodying the relaxed mindset of waiting for exam results after the college entrance examination. What he could do as a person has already been completed, and now he can only await fate.

There are not many bad people to begin with, and the police have taken away the largest piece of the pie, leaving only a few crumbs that cannot possibly satisfy the vast crowd of detectives. Ten years ago, with the widespread use of surveillance in urban areas, the enhancement of police technical capabilities, and the increase in public legal awareness, being a detective has become a very niche profession. Moreover, this generation of young people rarely enjoys slow-paced detective novels like those of Sherlock Holmes. Not only can traditional detective agencies no longer be found in the streets and alleys of London, but detectives also frequently become subjects of mockery and ridicule on television talk shows.

Liang Xi detected a small issue: "Why did the lawyer give me five thousand pounds?"

Liang Xidao: "It is acceptable to do it 30 times every month. However, your name is John Charles, not John Bill Gates"

Liang Xi disregarded all considerations and went online to enter the job market, starting to send out resumes. He did not pay attention to the field of study or the position, only focusing on the salary. Whether it was a private enterprise or a public position, he submitted his resume for any job offering a monthly salary of over 3,000 pounds. Casting a wide net to catch more fish, he thought that surely a few foolish HR personnel or bosses would take a liking to him

Graduation equates to unemployment, the future is shrouded in fog, and one cannot see clearly where their path lies

However, Liang Xi's reincarnation lacks any luck skills, and fate believes that most employers still possess intelligence. In the following week, Liang Xi did not receive a single job interview call; he even doubted whether he had filled in the wrong number. This is not a joke; he had calculated the probabilities. The rampant nature of phone scams is not due to the cleverness of the scammers, but rather because of the large population base, where a certain percentage will inevitably fall victim. By this logic, out of his one hundred and twenty resumes, at least one should have found the right match. The rampant nature of phone scams is not due to the cleverness of the scammers, but rather because of the large population base, where a certain percentage will inevitably fall victim. By this logic, out of his one hundred and twenty resumes, at least one should have found the right match.

After Liang Xi returned home, he first boiled some water, took his underwear and T-shirt to take a shower. After showering, the water was ready, he poured a cup of tea, and sat down in front of the computer to start writing his personal resume in preparation for job hunting. It is impossible to become a detective; joking aside, being a detective would really lead to starving on the streets. The only ones who can survive in the detective industry are private detectives, whose daily work involves conducting background checks on targets and external investigations at the request of employers. Strictly speaking, private detectives no longer fall within the traditional category of detectives. The only ones who can survive in the detective industry are private detectives, whose daily work involves conducting background checks on targets and external investigations at the request of employers. Strictly speaking, private detectives no longer fall within the traditional category of detectives

During a meeting with the lawyer, Liang Xi inquired and learned that the five thousand pounds was not actually a debt owed by the lawyer to John, but rather John's own money. However, John had instructed the lawyer to give the five thousand pounds to Liang Xi under the pretense of a debt. This left Liang Xi quite puzzled; on one hand, during a recent dinner gathering, Liang Xi did not observe any signs of marital discord between John and Mary. On the other hand, even if there were marital issues, Liang Xi's relationship with John and Mary would remain unchanged, so why would John give himself five thousand pounds

The detective's imagination is like this, not only peculiar but also leaps in thought. However, John did not refute it; after thinking for a while, he said: "If you could have dinner with Mary once a month, I believe she would be very happy"

John did not answer Liang Xi's question, but pushed the key in front of Liang Xi and said: "The detective agency is now yours. I have contacted the lawyer, and he will handle the formalities for you. Once the formalities are completed, the lawyer will give you a check for five thousand pounds as the agency's daily expenses. Whether you can make a profit will depend on your abilities"

This is a subtle hint. Recently, John has frequently been in contact with an old friend named Matthew, and they often dine out together, sometimes spending the entire day. Coupled with the factors of sending a detective agency and a car to Liang Xi, Liang Xi speculates that John is experiencing some changes. In his mind, Liang Xi lists the possible changes John might be facing: terminal illness? Impossible, because Mary is a retired doctor. Without Mary's pressure, John would not go for a health check; he would definitely be the last to know about a terminal illness. Aside from terminal illness, the next worst possibility would be marital discord. Impossible, because Mary is a retired doctor. Without Mary's pressure, John would not go for a health check; he would definitely be the last to know about a terminal illness. Aside from terminal illness, the next worst possibility would be marital discord.

John originally thought that Liang Xi would be very happy, but unexpectedly, after silently drinking a cup of tea, Liang Xi only accepted the key, his expression changing unpredictably. This is the consequence of entrapment. What was initially a prank to tease John ended up making him the fool. Could it be that the old man anticipated that he would scheme against him, thus turning the tables and trapping himself instead

John pushed the car keys across the table and said: "As a detective, you certainly need a means of transportation. That car is yours now"

There are three categories of police in the United Kingdom. The first category is regular police, and the second category is community police, both of which require physical training and testing. Liang Xi has a mild congenital flatfoot condition, which does not affect daily life; however, his foot endurance is relatively poor, making him unsuitable for endurance sports such as long-distance running and mountaineering. He is unable to pass the physical fitness test through training.

Liang Xi has few clothes, consisting of T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers in summer. In winter, he wears hoodies, jackets, thermal underwear, jeans, and sneakers. In spring and autumn, he decides his outfit based on the day's temperature. The most expensive items are the suit tailored by an Italian bespoke tailor that Mary purchased for him after he entered university, along with a pair of leather shoes worth up to £1,000. Liang Xi has only worn this outfit once, when accompanying John on a case in Belgium. The most expensive items are the suit tailored by an Italian bespoke tailor that Mary purchased for him after he entered university, along with a pair of leather shoes worth up to £1,000. Liang Xi has only worn this outfit once, when accompanying John on a case in Belgium.

However, John was quite cunning; he did not admit to the marital discord, leaving Liang unable to express his thoughts on the matter. Mary brought out some cupcakes, and the two men began discussing the case again. Mary sat in a rocking chair, knitting a sweater while listening to the two men chat, which was currently her happiest time.

The best choice is to become a detective, as detectives are selected and assessed from among the police officers; therefore, one must first become a police officer

Liang Xi nodded, so that's how it is. Trust you, you big thigh

John laughed heartily: "Ha ha!"

The third category is volunteer police, referring to those who have full-time jobs and perform police duties during their spare time. Volunteer police do not have high physical requirements and receive a monthly allowance. However, the issue is that you must first have a full-time job; detectives do not qualify as full-time jobs and are classified as individual business operators or business partners.

John laughed heartily and took out a set of keys: "The first gift is a detective agency. If you are willing to be a detective, you can keep it. If you are not willing to be a detective, you can also sell the detective agency."

In response to the phone inquiry, John said: "If it's not needed, you can return it to me"

Liang Xishun hung up the phone. After much difficulty, he managed to scrape together some money, but he wanted to take it back? No way!

After receiving a call from the lawyer, Liang Xi met with the lawyer at the café downstairs of the detective agency. The formalities were completed quickly, and the Rose Detective Agency along with the sum of £5,000 was officially handed over to Liang Xi by John. After a week of waiting for the job application results, during which Liang Xi had taken advantage of several meals at John's home, he realized that he could not put all his hopes on a single opportunity. Therefore, he decided to resend his resume to the detective agency and wait for the recruitment results again

Lansdowne Road, also known as Apartment Road, is a well-known apartment residential community in London. The primary residents are white-collar workers and students. Liang Xi resides at 2102, Building 19, where the room is not large, with a total area of over 50 square meters. It consists of a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, and a bedroom. The furnishings are very simple: a second-hand computer, a bed, a table, a chair, and a wardrobe. The living room lacks a coffee table and a sofa, with a stack of plastic stools placed in the corner to accommodate potential guests. The furnishings are very simple: a second-hand computer, a bed, a table, a chair, and a wardrobe. The living room lacks a coffee table and a sofa, with a stack of plastic stools placed in the corner to accommodate potential guests.

John replied: "Because the lawyer owes me five thousand pounds, I am using this as an opportunity to have him repay the debt."

Mary did not participate in the conversation between the two men; upon hearing that the cake had finished baking, she went to the kitchen to busy herself. John, seeing Mary enter the kitchen from the living room, hesitated to speak. Liang Xi noticed the unusual atmosphere and asked, "Do you want a divorce?"

Liang Xi was taken aback: "John, your body is not yet in such poor condition that you need to retire"