Chapter 01: The Frustrating Abilities of a Rookie Urban Management Officer

However, in today's Chinese society, urban management officers are indeed a dangerous profession that, despite their notorious reputation, are also very vulnerable to physical and mental harm

Then... then I couldn't think of any other uses for it, because this kind of ability definitely cannot be revealed in public, and it can't even be used to perform magic tricks—if I accidentally expose it, Wang Qiu always felt that she would likely be captured by some research department, treated as a lab rat for dissection and bone marrow extraction, and then spend a tragic life as a test subject in a secure cage at some secret base

... ... an unfamiliar ceiling ... ... uh, no, that's not right, it's finally the familiar ceiling again.

A good man does not fight with women; he endures a severe beating from a group of women four times a week

As a Chinese university student in today's society, Wang Qiu naturally does not possess the bravery of a young African lion hunter. Having just begun his internship with the urban management team, he also lacks the dexterity of his senior predecessors, who skillfully wield lassos like Mongolian herdsmen on the grasslands to catch dogs with iron pincers. However, when surrounded by a pack of dogs, facing life and death, he still let out a final roar, showcasing his extraordinary martial arts talent and combat ability—like being injected with adrenaline or having a seed explode; in that moment, he was possessed by Rambo, his mind and will becoming frenzied... his fighting skills surged by 300%... he still let out a final roar, showcasing his extraordinary martial arts talent and combat ability—like being injected with adrenaline or having a seed explode; in that moment, he was possessed by Rambo, his mind and will becoming frenzied... his fighting skills surged by 300%...

As for the incidents of urban management officials being stabbed on the streets and hospitalized, such occurrences happen almost every month

Of course, all of this is a worry for the future. He has just completed his junior year, and there is still a long year until graduation, which is ample time for Wang Qiu to thoughtfully plan his life and consider whether to pursue a career in urban management, a profession that is both endearing and violent.

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The true and pressing concern arises from Wang Qiu herself—not a residual effect, but rather something quite fantastical

However, at this moment, Wang Qiu, as an ordinary yet happy university student, was unaware that his life was about to come to an end.

The urban management authorities in China are, in fact, a significant paramilitary organization developed in secrecy within our country. They manage cities in peacetime and train in guerrilla tactics; in times of war, they can be incorporated into the regular military. This is an excellent reserve force capable of charging, reconnaissance, guerrilla warfare, enduring hardships, exercising patience, and fighting valiantly

Alas, in order to survive, one must fight for their life. Many urban management officers were originally impoverished and unemployed individuals. Their "suppression" of street vendors is merely a means to earn a living. This is a struggle for survival among the poor, with no right or wrong, only winners and losers

A secret report from the Pentagon states that China's urban management teams are a formidable paramilitary organization with great potential, capable of operating around the clock with just a dilapidated van or pickup truck. It is said that to become an excellent urban management officer, one must possess the ability to dismantle a Gundam with bare hands

How should I put it? Wang Qiu, who is about to enter her senior year, previously aimed for a higher grade to secure an active participant scholarship. After all, she has served as a human target in women's self-defense training for two full years in her university's physical education class. While she may lack experience in hitting others, she certainly has experience in being hit, and when it comes to physical confrontations, she does possess some skills... At the very least, she should be above the average level of a typical university student... But wait? Why does it seem to carry a hint of melancholy?

Alas, in today's society where public opinion and moral standards are rather peculiar, it seems that only violence can be the most reliable support

However, after a moment of surprise, there follows an endless sense of awkwardness. Compared to Shirai's ability to teleport people hundreds of meters away, Wang Qiu's power is indeed quite underwhelming, with a maximum teleportation distance of only about 2 meters

Fortunately, although he sustained multiple soft tissue injuries throughout his body and nearly lost consciousness due to excessive blood loss, he miraculously did not suffer any bone injuries or disfigurement; he only incurred some flesh wounds, which are unlikely to leave any lasting effects

3. When encountering an annoying lecturer or professor, one might consider moving items such as rotten tomatoes and water basins above their head to embarrass them publicly on stage—however, due to the frustrating distance of 2 meters, ... unless one is seated in the front row, it is simply out of reach ... . Moreover, the rotten tomatoes and water basins must also be kept within one's reach, which makes it easy to get caught.

It is evident that when a disaster strikes suddenly, such as a fall from a height, a car collision, or the imminent attack of a rabid dog, Wang Qiu may not have the time to utilize her extraordinary abilities to escape from danger

In accordance with the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, our country solemnly commits to not being the first to use urban management against others

The summer night is unbearably hot, and the loud chirping of cicadas is quite irritating; only the cool breeze from the air conditioner brings a sense of refreshment.

Staring blankly at the ceiling, my mind feels as if it has been filled with a thick paste, rendering me utterly incapable of even making a sarcastic remark

However, gazing at the "Hero of Dog Fighting" banner hanging on the wall at the foot of the bed, Wang Qiu could not help but let out a deep sigh filled with melancholy once again

It is said that in the last century, when the country did not emphasize the rule of law as much, the urban management department was one of the most privileged departments within government agencies. No capital or skills were required; all one needed to do was shout "inspection" casually on the street, and then if one intercepted a vendor and gave them a good beating, various goods ranging from household appliances to daily necessities could be taken home without any cost.

It is evident that humans are the most dangerous creatures in the world; lions and tigers are nothing but mere clouds in comparison to humanity

After the *picture* book, the plump director of the Canine Management Center, along with a relative who introduced Wang Qiu to the urban management internship, arrived. He first smiled and told him to rest well and not to rush back to his internship position. Then, he indirectly mentioned that Comrade Lao Sun, who had previously gone dog-catching with him, would be retiring in two months. If the young man is willing to perform well, he can take over Lao Sun's position after passing a very simple assessment.

Then, he left the hospital and returned to the house located in the urban village next to Baicai Street

Of course, Comrade Wang Qiu is neither a superhero nor a special forces soldier. After enduring such a fierce battle, it is only natural that he would not emerge unscathed. When the old comrade Sun, who had fled the scene earlier, rushed in with reinforcements, although the pack of stray dogs had either died or fled, Wang Qiu was nearly covered in blood, with scratches and bite marks all over his body. His brand new urban management uniform had almost turned into rags, and he could barely stand, having to lean against a roadside tree while lying on the road, still groaning: "... this urban management work is indeed not something just anyone can handle ..."

Moreover, if he were to resort to such tactics to commit theft, he would not be able to reconcile this with his own conscience—his family is not so impoverished that they cannot make ends meet, so why engage in such activities? Is he in a hurry to enter a detention center to play hide and seek with soap and hang himself with shoelaces?

Wang Qiu held a notebook in her hand, lying down on the long-absent small bed, motionless, feeling only a sore waist and back, and an overall sense of weakness

How is it? This completely ineffective spatial ability is truly disappointing!

Although at this moment I am the only one left at home, my mother, who had hurried back from another place to visit me not long ago, has already left once again

What is the distance of 2 meters? It is approximately equivalent to the distance from one end of the bed to the other end of the bed

Whenever Wang Qiu thinks of the poor city management officer she saw in an online video, crying out "My eggs are all broken," she feels that this profession is indeed too hazardous. To engage in such violent confrontations for such a meager amount of money seems rather unwise

Wang Qiu rubbed his temples in distress and decided to stop troubling himself for the time being, opting to get a good night's sleep first before addressing anything else

Moreover, it is even more fortunate that, based on the identification from photographs and witnesses, as well as the forensic analysis of the dog bites, among the several dogs that were stunned by Wang Qiudian, there was actually the vicious dog that had bitten to death the four-year-old girl from Dongshan Village, ... and also the "major criminal" that had bitten the municipal party secretary in front of the television camera ...

However, the times are ultimately progressing. Nowadays, urban management enforcement has become more civilized, with increasingly strict regulations, making it difficult to take confiscated items home. According to several seniors, the fruits that accumulate in the warehouses for confiscated goods and books often rot and ferment without anyone daring to touch them. While there are certainly still instances of private gain, the overt banditry of street sweeping has become less common.

Moreover, he can only move items that he himself or his hands can touch, transferring them to another location, but he cannot directly teleport a wallet from someone else's pocket or a watch from their wrist into his own hands—in short, it is quite difficult to use this trick to steal.

According to legend, in a certain African tribe, the coming-of-age ceremony for boys involves going alone to the grasslands to hunt a lion and returning with its tail. If one fails to accomplish this task, they are deemed unqualified to seek a partner for marriage and procreation within the tribe. Over time, as the population of this tribe grew, the lions in the nearby grasslands eventually became an endangered species

Those in charge of industry and commerce go out to the streets to crack down on illegal street vendors, and indeed, there is still some profit to be made. However, when faced with the numerous vendors obstructing traffic, if they do not take action, they risk losing their jobs; yet if they choose to intervene, they cannot avoid using force—if one truly wants to enforce civilized law in a gentle manner, it is likely that no one will be able to manage the situation. But if they frequently resort to violence and escalate matters, the media will soon follow up with reports, leaving them in a position where they are criticized from all sides.

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Regarding the uses of this ability, Wang Qiu pondered for a long time and finally listed four points in his notebook

4. When breaking into a residential home, one can bypass the need to pick the lock and directly teleport behind the door—however, if there are people inside or if the house is equipped with cameras, the consequences could be dire. Clearly, one does not possess the keen insight of a seasoned thief.

However, to be honest, being a city management officer in this small city is quite miserable, with a basic salary of less than 2,000 per month and very meager benefits

In fact, he is completely being overly anxious, as he is not the only one with extraordinary abilities in this world

However, at this time, Comrade Wang Qiu was completely unaware of this, and thus made a completely erroneous inference

With all these scars, exchanging them for a solution to employment issues after graduation does not seem like too much of a loss, does it? After all, it is a stable job!

It is evident that the aforementioned nonsensical remarks are merely a source of amusement

Alas, could it be that every urban management officer is forged through conflict?

It must be acknowledged that, as the spirit of all things, the potential for exploration within humanity indeed far exceeds the imagination of many

As for using it to dodge bullets or defend against knives, it is simply out of the question

In the process of discovering this supernatural ability, Wang Qiu first accidentally found himself lying under the bed while sleeping for reasons unknown. Then, on another occasion, while squatting in the toilet, a thought inexplicably teleported to the sink beside him. Finally, in the dead of night, he secretly conducted multiple experiments behind the backs of the doctor and nurses, ultimately confirming that he had indeed become a supernatural being

Relying on this outstanding performance of single-handedly fighting off a pack of dogs and capturing two major "wanted criminals," according to that chubby director, if I perform reasonably well during my internship and do not cause any trouble, I will definitely be able to join the urban management team after graduation. While becoming a civil servant is unlikely, securing a position in a public institution should still be quite promising

The tragic scene of the pack of dogs being killed, after being photographed and posted online, surprisingly provoked a unanimous outcry from several mindless dog lovers

1. When being kidnapped by criminals and having a gun pointed at your head or a knife pressed against your throat, you can use this special ability to escape

However, the risk of urban management officers being stabbed or splashed with sewage during patrols has not decreased at all

It was not until more than half a month after the earth-shattering and soul-stirring battle between man and dog on Baicai Street that he, dragging his battered body and long silhouette, weakly left the hospital under the glow of the crimson sunset

What is even more critical is that this spatial mobility ability requires at least two minutes of preparation time before it can be activated; otherwise, a sharp pain akin to being pricked by needles will surge through his mind, making it nearly impossible for him to refrain from convulsing and rolling on the ground

However, the urban management officers still have to adhere to the policy of resolving issues through force—after all, they cannot learn from the advanced experiences of certain places and have a group of tough men dress up in costumes of Doraemon or Black Cat Sheriff, holding signs that say "Dear, please do not set up stalls everywhere!" while cutely selling on the streets

Thus, the city's Canine Management Center not only successfully completed the rigid task of "culling 300 dogs in June," but also received commendation from the municipal government. Even the parents of the little girl who tragically lost her life to a dog came to express their gratitude, beating drums and holding a banner. It was truly a case of turning misfortune into fortune, filled with joy. By the way, it is said that the vicious dog that killed the girl was dismembered by her parents and thrown into a large pot, where it was boiled alive for an hour before it died

2. In the event of a fire breaking out in an internet café or dance hall, and the safety exit doors being locked by unscrupulous owners, one can teleport oneself outside the door

This is simply helping the vendors attract business! Please do not overestimate the integrity of those who set up stalls in violation of regulations!

Specifically, it is similar to the space-moving ability possessed by Miss Shirai Kuroko, the roommate of the character Misaka Mikoto, known as the "Railgun," from "A Certain Magical Index," who is also a tsundere and a perverted good friend.

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However, at last, I no longer have to smell the odor of disinfectant, nor do I have to eat the expensive and unpalatable hospital food—home is indeed the best place!

As the saying goes, inspiring a large group by using the right person, while using the wrong person can discourage many. Hiring an intern who is bold and tenacious like a fierce dog fighter seems to bring honor to Director Pang as well

Such a lackluster ability is truly no different from having none at all

In response to this, Wang Qiu naturally expressed her immense gratitude, almost going so far as to pound her chest in determination

And Wang Qiu, the great contributor lying in the hospital, has naturally not been forgotten by anyone

After experiencing that fierce battle with the pack of dogs, it is uncertain whether it was the rabies virus that stimulated him, but Wang Qiu astonishingly discovered in the hospital ward that he had actually become a superpower wielder

As his thoughts stirred, Wang Qiu's body suddenly vanished from the bed and then reappeared at the same time in front of the dressing mirror by the bedside, gazing at his haggard face after half a month of hospitalization

Urban Comprehensive Management Law Enforcement Officers, abbreviated as "Chengguan," represent a glorious and noble profession, a dignified and imposing vocation, a field brimming with vitality and vigor, and one with a long-standing history. It is said that their origins can be traced back to the urban infantry battalions of the Roman Empire, which participated in countless brutal civil wars for usurpation, leaving a significant mark in the annals of Western history

The potential of human beings is limitless; it is unknown who said this

Regardless of the circumstances, as the saying goes, the bold fear the reckless, the reckless fear those who are unafraid of death, and even vicious dogs fear ruthless individuals. After a fierce battle, Wang Qiu, whose ferocity and brutality reached their peak, not only did not meet the same unfortunate fate as the ill-fated girl from Dongshan Village, who fell victim to a dog’s kiss, but instead emerged victorious: two electric batons were bent and deformed, one dog was killed on the spot with its brain splattered, three dogs had their spines broken, six dogs were knocked unconscious by the electric batons, and one mad dog was stabbed in the belly with a rusty watermelon knife that Wang Qiu had picked up from the roadside, its intestines spilling out, clearly doomed to die.

On the first day of her summer internship at the Canine Management Center, our protagonist, Wang Qiu, had an incredibly profound experience regarding this matter

There is nothing more to say; the next step is naturally to call an ambulance to take him to the hospital, followed by bandaging, disinfection, and administering the rabies vaccine. A group of doctors and nurses almost wrapped the poor student Wang Qiu into a mummy

Five days ago, the captain of the city's urban management team, a robust elderly man with a face still full of flesh despite being on the verge of retirement, personally visited Wang Qiu's hospital room to offer his condolences. He patted Wang Qiu's shoulder with his palm, which resembled a fan, and praised him, saying: "Young man, you are quite capable! You truly are a good candidate for the dog-catching team!"

As for the canine management center, it goes without saying that a city management officer without at least eight or ten dog bite marks on their arms and thighs is not a good city management officer