Chapter 10: The Chosen One

Unlike Jiang Baimian's deep brown eyes, her eyes are closer to a brownish yellow

After all, I applied for it myself. Shang Jianyao turned his gaze to the right, checking the door number

"Cochlea," the woman said calmly

You have such a good mindset

As Long Yuehong walked out, she lowered her head and asked

I have heard someone mention you, saying that you are a 'sociologist' and his goddess

The sound came a bit suddenly, interrupting Long Yuehong's deep breath

Jiang Baimian blinked his eyes

People like you are generally referred to as the Chosen Ones

Long Yuehong's face turned pale upon hearing this

"In order to save all of humanity!" Shang Jianyao said loudly

The old investigation team may delve into the wilderness, explore the ruins of the city, or venture to other factions in search of clues. We will encounter a variety of situations and face a diverse array of enemies

"Have they all arrived?" Long Yuehong blurted out

Unlike the common girls in the "living area," she wore a uniform belonging to the "security department"—gray as the base color, adorned with a certain camouflage pattern, exuding a spirited and dashing appearance

After speaking, he reacted and repeated it loudly.

Long Yuehong thought that Shang Jianyao would echo his words with a few remarks to comfort himself, but to his surprise, the other party remained silent and continued walking straight ahead, as if he had not heard anything he said

I was assigned here... I just graduated this year, and I am unmarried..." Long Yuehong said with a mournful expression

"Yes, indeed." Long Yuehong felt somewhat reserved upon encountering such an unusually beautiful woman with a distinct aura

After speaking, Jiang Baimian turned to Shang Jianyao

There is no nameplate on the door, leaving the two individuals unable to guess which operational group, battalion, or team of the security department this belongs to

Hehe, there's no need to repeat it. Long Yuehong, why did you join?

Among so many graduates, you might be the only one assigned to the Security Department, and still part of the old team

How could we be so unfortunate

Remember! This is the key point, confidentiality matters

I am Long Yuehong, my father's surname is Long, and my mother's name contains the character Hong. Long Yuehong instinctively began to explain the origin of his name, and then he sat down in the armchair next to Shang Jianyao.

It can be said that even senior employees of the security department are not very willing to join the old tune group

Jiang Baimian was taken aback

This room is at least three times larger than his home, and at the far end, there is an office desk painted in reddish-brown and two very large bookshelves

Jiang Baimian looked around with a hint of confusion

What are you saying

Please find a place to sit by yourself. Ah, right, let me introduce myself first

Unlike the 495th floor, the 647th floor is not divided into several streets, and the rooms are not separated to a width of only two or three meters

Is it that dangerous

I only want to stay within the company, find a good wife, have two lovely children, one boy and one girl, and then strive to ensure they have meat three times a week

After speaking to himself, he shouted out loud

Why are there so many micro-teams undertaking the same task? It is because there was only one old adjustment team in the past, which had a large number of personnel. Then, during an external investigation, it completely went missing, with no one returning, resulting in significant and irreparable losses.

At this moment, a woman stood up from the single sofa and looked towards the door

Long Yuehong's complexion grew increasingly pale

Jiang Baimian thought for a moment and gently smiled

It is said that he is the team leader, but in fact, he has not yet reached level D7, currently only at level D6

Long Yuehong was taken aback, thinking that she had unknowingly offended her superior

The woman slightly furrowed her brow and said

"What are you saying?" Jiang Baimian could only see Long Yuehong's lips moving, but hardly heard any sound

Shang Jianyao, what were you just thinking about? I was thinking that I am fortunate to have a younger brother and sister

Please come in

While waiting for the elevator to arrive, Long Yuehong felt that time was passing very slowly, each second was a torment, making her breathing difficult

On the left side wall facing outward, there are a total of three tables, which are black in color and quite old

Among so many people, you are the only one who has not successfully matched in marriage

Shang Jianyao called out his own name immediately after Jiang Baimian finished speaking, then casually closed the door, took his lunchbox, walked over, and sat down in a reclining chair.

She wore a dusty, old scarf around her neck, her black hair just grazing her ears. Her features were relatively delicate, yet her skin was quite rough, as if it had often been exposed to the elements.

Long Yuehong was stunned for two seconds, then smiled bitterly and said

He said there are too few people

Bai Chen is approximately 1.6 meters tall. Although she is wearing the same gray camouflage uniform, she is clearly much smaller compared to Jiang Bai Mian.

Long Yuehong took a deep breath and shouted loudly

Shang Jianyao fell silent, and Long Yuehong also did not know what to say. The two stood in silence, as if time within the elevator had come to a standstill.

Bai Chen looked at Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong, and said in a slightly hoarse voice

Her facial features are also well-suited for such a style, with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a strikingly spirited appearance

He was about to complain about Shang Jianyao when a slightly hoarse female voice came from inside

Are you the new members? This woman smiles brightly and cheerfully, but her voice seems a bit loud

Allow me to introduce myself, I am your team leader, Jiang Baimian

Haha, we will definitely be active in the wilderness often, and we need a guide who is familiar with the wilderness and has dealt with multiple factions and settlements. Don't be fooled by her young age; she has a wealth of experience.

Are there only four people?

"In a daze." Shang Jianyao looked ahead.

Shang Jianyao twisted the handle and pushed open the door.

Jiang Baimian pointed to the position of the coffee table and said loudly

Soon, Shang Jianyao and Long Yuehong arrived outside Room 14

I actively applied to join. You may be able to tell that I am not an internal member of the company; I was once a wilderness drifter, and later I was absorbed by the company. Currently, I do not yet have the qualifications of a formal employee, but the old adjustment team can help me achieve this goal quickly, elevate my employee level as soon as possible, and at that time, I will be eligible to apply for genetic modification

She smiled and added

Here, each "training ground" serves as the center, surrounded by several relatively large rooms.

Hello. Long Yuehong is still a bit reserved

It is ! ''

Jiang Baimian glanced at Shang Jianyao and said

Jiang Baimian relaxed his eyebrows and smiled as he said

Her voice possesses an indescribable clarity, clearly not that of the person who just said "Please come in"

After letting out a shout like that, he found that his emotions had surprisingly calmed down quite a bit

There is no need to speak so loudly, I simply have a hearing issue and am not deaf.

His voice gradually lowered, as if he had come to feel that such a goal was unattainable

Moreover, you have also heard the rumors that deep within the ruins of a certain city on the gray earth lies a door leading to a new world. If we never seek it out, we will never enter the new world, and will forever be accompanied by famine, infection, mutation, and monsters

Are there any other reasons besides that matter

"Yes, Team Leader," Long Yuehong replied loudly

At that moment, Shang Jianyao did not hesitate at all, raised his finger, and knocked on the door.

As he watched the floor numbers change, Shang Jianyao suddenly spoke, his voice low and deep

The full name of our group is 'Investigation Group on the Causes of the Destruction of the Old World', abbreviated as 'Old Investigation Group'

Long Yuehong followed her finger and saw a silvery metallic object in her ear

I have always believed that it is necessary to understand the reasons for the destruction of the old world; only in this way can we avoid making the same mistakes, find the root cause of the heartless affliction, and free all of humanity from this fear.

How could we be so unfortunate

I am not unlucky... I was not assigned here; our old tune group was actually established at my request.

She asked with a smile

It is unknown how long it has been, but the elevator has stopped at the 647th floor

Long Yuehong opened his mouth, took a deep breath, and prepared to adjust his mindset to face his destiny

Jiang Baimian pointed to the position of the sofa in Changsha

Bai Chen, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, suddenly spoke up

Finally, the elevator on the left opened the hall door

Compared to ordinary combat teams, the 'Old World Destruction Cause Investigation Team' may face greater and more numerous dangers

This is my dream, so I proactively applied to the senior management of the security department, hoping to establish a new old-style adjustment team

Long Yuehong nodded heavily

Silently, the two walked for a while and arrived at the fourth elevator area located at the corner of Zone C

Upon entering, Shang Jianyao swiped the electronic card and pressed the button labeled 647.

Haha, I also enjoy excavating the history of the past from the ruins of cities, observing the social conditions of other forces, and interacting with people and things in different places and states

Jiang Baimian nodded

She is another team member, Bai Chen

The elevator doors closed immediately, and the elevator began to ascend

Isn't it necessary for a security team to have at least twenty members?

Jiang Baimian tilted her head slightly, as if she had not heard Bai Chen's words clearly

Shang Jianyao stepped forward and shouted:

The central area and the right side serve the role of a "living room," featuring a set of worn fabric sofas, a coffee table, four armchairs, two long benches, and four low stools

This is so dangerous

The woman smiled again and pointed to her ear

Long Yuehong opened her mouth, wanting to repeat it, but ultimately did not say it out loud, only letting out a silent sigh

Jiang Baimian chuckled softly and said

Isn't it a combat team? Long Yuehong felt a surge of joy in her heart

Ah, what did you say

This is not a combat unit

I have reviewed your profile and can roughly guess your reasons for applying to join the Old Tune Group

Long Yuehong subconsciously glanced at Shang Jianyao, only to find him wearing a serious expression, remaining silent, with no intention of helping her translate.

Since everyone is here, I will briefly explain the situation of our group

Jiang Baimian sat down, looked around, and said with a smile

Hello! The voice of Shang Jianyao is still very loud

Long Yuehong was left speechless and began to search for Room 14

She is in her twenties, nearly 1.8 meters tall, with an excellent proportion of head, body, and legs. Her skin is wheat-colored, and her black hair is elegantly tied back in a ponytail.

Dong! Dong! Dong!

At this point, Jiang Baimian paused for a moment, and his expression became serious

Speak a little louder

His voice echoed in the room and reached the corridor

Ah, what did you say? I didn't hear what you said last, never mind, just talk about your own situation.

Hello, team leader! Shang Jianyao appeared very happy

However, I am not the only old-style group; whether it is the security department or the board of directors, there are other old-style groups as well, but each is unaware of the specific circumstances of the others

Everyone has their own mission

Hello everyone. Bai Chen greeted with a slightly hoarse voice

Jiang Baimian appeared momentarily dazed, raising a hand to touch his ear

Long Yuehong then looked inside and briefly scanned the area.

Is she speaking ill of me behind my back

There is no need to worry about the issue of duplicate investigations. Although we are not aware of which old investigation teams are still active and what their progress is, the higher-ups will share the latest and most valuable leads with us

She immediately retracted her smile and said in a voice significantly louder than normal