Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 440 - 435: Beijing Training Camp (Part 13)

Chapter 440: Chapter 435: Beijing Training Camp (Part 13)

The person in charge suddenly felt overwhelmed and looked pitifully at Ji Ning sitting in the leather chair.

"Leader Ji, what... what should we do? The Cao Family of Beijing is hard to deal with. I’m afraid they’ll tear down my training camp..."

Ji Ning opened her eyes, glanced at him, and said calmly, "Let them in. I will handle it." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

The person in charge quickly replied on the phone, "Let the Cao Family members come directly to my office. Be respectful, and avoid conflict at all costs."

Ji Ning watched the sweat continuously bead on the person in charge’s forehead, his face a picture of a [humble worker, begging for mercy], and didn’t make things difficult for him.

Although President Tan is ostensibly the person in charge of the training camp, there is a big boss funding it from behind. He is at most a manager here, a professional manager, but not the decision-maker.

Therefore, there are many things he does not know, and he’s even unaware that the people causing these problems are from their partner organization.

And they are in a strategic partnership, with both parties having signed contracts.

Ji Ning reminded him again, "When the Cao Family members arrive, you don’t need to speak. I’ll take it from here."

The person in charge nodded repeatedly, his impression of Ji Ning greatly improved, and decided to provide more convenience to the teachers and students from Anhe Middle School later.

A free annual training card, starting with 20.

...

The visitors from the Cao Family were Cao Zongming’s brother, Cao Zonghai, and a bunch of his cronies.

Each one looked unfriendly, the typical rich kids.

They walked while shouting about tearing down the training camp, embodying the attitude of recklessness, seeking excitement without regard for the trouble.

Cao Zonghai deeply regretted following his brother’s advice and ignoring Chang Ru’s warning.

As he walked, he glanced at Chang Ru’s tense face, feeling uneasy inside.

He wanted to ask about his brother’s situation but didn’t dare to.

Little did he know that Chang Ru was also suffering internally at this moment.

Cao Zongming’s incident happened much earlier than in the previous life, and it didn’t even occur on the competition field.

Moreover, in the previous life, there were no training sessions or rules for superpower users and ordinary people to compete together. Why have so many changes occurred in this life?

But when she saw Ji Ning’s face, everything was clear.

Yes, in the previous life Bai Xiaotang didn’t have this woman around.

She is the biggest variable in this life.

Suppressing her inner resentment, Chang Ru smiled and stopped Cao Zonghai, who was ready to act.

"Ji Ning, long time no see. I haven’t had the chance to thank you for last time."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Ning unceremoniously asked, "Are you now part of the Cao Family?"

Chang Ru froze, seeing Ji Ning glance at her and Cao Zonghai together, evidently misunderstanding, she hurriedly replied, "No, I’m a partner with the Cao Family and friends with the Young Master Cao. Ji Ning, how is Cao Zongming now? Has he gone to the hospital?"

Ji Ning ignored her question, turning to Cao Zonghai, "Are you Cao Zongming’s brother?"

Cao Zonghai initially wanted to get angry and cause trouble for the training camp, but when he saw a row of people squatting at the corner of the office wall, wearing shiny iron bracelets on their wrists. Among them, two had special bracelets, and while others might not know, he was familiar with them. They were handcuffs specifically for superpower users.

He knew that the person in front of him was not ordinary, even if she wasn’t wearing the special mask.

Even without Chang Ru stopping him, he wouldn’t dare make trouble in front of this person.

Being a rich kid in Beijing, playing around for so many years without getting caught, he still had some sense.

Cao Zonghai cautiously answered, "Yes. How is my brother?"

"Sit."

Ji Ning pointed to a chair in front of the desk.

Cao Zonghai felt a chill in his heart and quickly walked forward a couple of steps, pulled out the chair, and sat down.

His face visibly worried.

He was afraid of hearing bad news.

But the woman across didn’t speak, and he dared not ask again.

"Are they Cao Family members too?" Ji Ning asked again.

Cao Zonghai then remembered his friends who came to show support and Chang Ru, quickly introducing, "They are my friends."

"Find a place to sit on your own."

Cao Zonghai’s friends dared not act arrogantly, especially after seeing the row of people at the corner, wishing they were ostriches, hiding from Ji Ning’s sight.

This scene was too familiar for them; they had seen it too many times, and some even experienced it firsthand.

One by one, they obediently picked up the high-legged round stools the training camp manager had prepared in advance, orderly lining up by the window to sit down.

Considering the Cao Family brought a crowd, the training camp manager didn’t bring foldable chairs that took up space, instead moving in two stacks of small round stools from the room next door.

Looking now, it was indeed a wise decision.

Chang Ru glanced around, a bit annoyed by Cao Zonghai’s disregard. She didn’t want to be categorized as Cao Zonghai’s cronies by Ji Ning, and looked at the sofa on the other side, which was already occupied by the person in charge.

"Here, miss, you can sit here." The person in charge was very perceptive, not letting Chang Ru struggle, and stood up to give her the sofa.

He took one of the small round stools and sat near Cao Zonghai.

Chang Ru’s expression finally improved, but she felt uncomfortable seeing the spot where the person in charge sat.

She should have been sitting in that place.

Ji Ning was unaware that a single seat could cause so much internal struggle for the girl before her, and even if she did, she wouldn’t care.

When out and about, identity is something you grant yourself.

Expecting others to honor you, who would indulge you?

Ji Ning saw everyone was seated and briefly explained the situation’s progress, not revealing too much, also leaving some dignity to the Ministry of Education and the Special Ability Team.

Cao Zonghai, hearing his brother’s situation wasn’t as severe as mentioned on the phone, suddenly felt relieved, though his heart was still annoyed with the row of people squatting by the wall.

Don’t think he couldn’t discern these people’s purpose—ruining the competition and using the Cao Family as a tool?

Did they think the Cao Family wouldn’t retaliate?

Just as he was pondering revenge on these people, the office door was knocked, and everyone turned to look.

Two people entered from outside: one in a black uniform, wearing a silver mask, with a tall build and a commanding aura that instinctively inspired fear.

Behind him was another, slightly shorter man, wearing a simple administrative jacket, his serious face unmistakable despite his ordinary attire.

Everyone inside, except Ji Ning and the row of people at the wall, stood up to salute, feeling both excited and unsettled.

[Oh my, I’m seeing a living television... oops... big shots from the news.]

Chang Ru’s expression was shock, her mind reeling, thoroughly overwhelmed.

Li Wenxin, the head of the Li Family, one of the three great families.

Chief of the Security Department...

Cao Zonghai’s younger brothers were desperate to hide their belongings in the gaps of the floor tiles, keeping their heads down so Li Wenxin wouldn’t see their faces.

They were thrilled at seeing such a high-ranking leader in person, being in the same room with him, no more than 2 meters apart.

But the horror was realizing their playboy outfits and the tools for threatening social safety they carried.

[Oh my, maybe I won’t be home for dinner soon.]

Cao Zonghai’s younger brothers’ faces resembled wilted eggplants, a bluish-purple pallor, deflated.

The training camp manager shot up from his chair, greeting with a smile, "Honored leaders, forgive the oversight; please..."

He surveyed the room, choosing the sofa where Chang Ru was seated.

Chang Ru was perceptive, quickly giving way, moving a few steps toward Cao Zonghai.

Li Wenxin glanced around the room, his sharp gaze sweeping the row of people at the wall and Cao Zonghai’s cronies, speaking sternly, "Find a conference room."

"Certainly, follow me." The person in charge hurriedly walked outside, simultaneously sending a voice message to his secretary, "Empty the big conference room quickly; I’m taking the leaders there now."

Li Wenxin then looked at Cao Zonghai, "You come too."