I'm being held captive by a monster

Chapter 239 The action begins

North City, committee headquarters.

Today is the day for colleagues who want to run for candidate committee members to register.

After submitting his information, Lin Xing'an did not leave in a hurry, but observed quietly.

Because once you start running for candidate committee member, it means you have to enter a separate assessment, which will conflict with your main job, and the cost is still not small.

So even though the threshold was low, the number of people who submitted their applications was not as many as Lin Xing'an had imagined.

What's more, most of my colleagues have descendants who will inherit the property and have no interest in getting involved in such matters.

"fine……"

After looking around, Lin Xing'an had a general idea in his mind.

In order to avoid excessive vote splitting, candidate committee members will be elected in three rounds.

Four will be selected in the first round, three in the second round, and three in the third round, for a total of ten.

Finally, seven official members will be selected from these ten.

The earlier you are selected, the more likely you are to be noticed by the committee members.

After Lin Xing'an's observation, he felt that the top four in the first round were basically determined.

He is mainly competing for three spots in the final round.

After all, Lin Xing'an's current goal is just to obtain the identity of a sacrificer.

"Buzzing."

While Lin Xing'an was observing, his cell phone suddenly rang.

"..."

Seeing that it was Xu Zhe calling, Lin Xing'an was stunned at first, then he let out a breath.

it has started……

He picked up the phone.

"Director."

"Lin Xing'an, return to the Siege Division immediately and come to my office."

"...Director, I..."

Without waiting for Lin Xing'an to speak, Xu Zhe hung up the phone.

But then, Keke called again.

"Senior."

"Junior, something happened."

On the other end of the phone, Keke's deliberately lowered voice came.

"...What's wrong, senpai? Are you hurt?"

"It's not me, it's Yu Kexin, the human-beast. She disappeared last night and was rescued by other human-beasts."

"……what?"

Lin Xing'an was stunned for a moment, frowning in surprise, his eyes widening, "This... how is it possible..."

"Alas, there's nothing I can do. When I encounter a human or animal of this level, I can only consider myself unlucky."

Keke also smiled bitterly.

"Junior, the director and the department head are here now. If you apply to be a candidate for committee, you'll become a competitor with the department head..."

"When you get there, no matter what the director or the minister say, you must not talk back."

"No matter what they ask you, just say that everything is my arrangement. You are just following my instructions. Do you understand?"

Keke said very quickly.

"Senior, you obviously didn't come, this is all my fault."

"It's okay. I'll take responsibility for my own mistakes. I should have been more decisive at the time."

Lin Xing'an said as he walked quickly towards the siege unit.

"Oh, silly junior, this matter can be big or small. You just joined the department, and if all the mistakes are placed on you, don't even think about getting promoted."

"I don't mind. Although I have little experience, I am still a director on paper."

"And... well..."

"Anyway, be a good boy, and don't joke with your future. I'm still waiting for you to promote me in the future."

Ke Ke said coaxingly.

"Senior, my future is my future, and yours is yours too. I can't let you..."

"Junior, stop arguing. Just listen to me this time. Don't be stubborn. Be good."

Ke Ke smiled bitterly, and then hung up the phone without giving Lin Xing'an a chance to refute.

"Ugh……"

She looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted her clothes.

It was Xu Zhe who told Yu Kexin that Lin Xing'an was testing her like that.

Xu Zhe also deliberately told her to tell Lin Xing'an when she was about to enter the door, so as not to let Lin Xing'an know in advance and prepare in advance.

Ke Ke knew that this was another test by Xu Zhe on Lin Xing'an.

But unexpectedly, Yu Kexin actually awakened...

So logically speaking, Xu Zhe should at least be held responsible for this matter.

Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do. After all, Xu Zhe is the leader.
If she didn't take the blame, Lin Xing'an would definitely be crushed to death by Xu Zhe.

Especially after Zhang Guang's election, Xu Zhe was promoted to minister...

Thinking of this, Keke also sighed.

How come this happened on my first move?

"Junior, please don't talk back this time..."

She said silently in her heart.

Then he stopped hesitating and walked towards Xu Zhe's office.

"call……"

Five minutes later, Lin Xing'an also arrived at Xu Zhe's office door.

He closed his eyes and took two deep breaths.

After calming down, he knocked on the door.

"Enter."

The voices of Zhang Guang and Xu Zhe came from inside at the same time.

"Minister, Director."

After entering the door, this posture made Lin Xing'an swallow his saliva nervously.

Zhang Guang sat in the middle with a gloomy look on his face.

Xu Zhe stood beside Zhang Guang and looked through the documents.

Keke lowered his head across from the two of them.

Tang Chen was sitting in an inconspicuous position at the back.

But what surprised Lin Xing'an the most was Qian Qiongzhi.

She sat in the corner behind Zhang Guang, crossed her legs, and fiddled with her newly manicured hands.

When she saw Lin Xing'an coming in, a look of sarcasm and gloating appeared on her face without any concealment.

The air pressure in the entire room is extremely low.

Only Qian Qiongzhi looked extremely relaxed and full of anticipation.

He even smiled provocatively at Lin Xing'an.

Lin Xing'an didn't pay much attention to her, but instead made eye contact with Zhang Guang.

In just half a second, both of them looked away tacitly.

Then Lin Xing'an looked at Ke Ke.

Even though I called ahead.

But since entering the door, Keke has been winking at him.

The worry between his brows could not be hidden at all.

Finally, Lin Xing'an looked at Xu Zhe.

"Lin Xing'an, this action report was written by you, right? It has your signature on it."

Feeling Lin Xing'an's gaze, Xu Zhe put the report in his hand on the table.

"I wrote it, Director."

Lin Xing'an stopped and nodded.

"It says you tried all sorts of things to test Ke Xin."

"The final conclusion is... based on your judgment, Yu Kexin is confused and lacks objective awareness."

Xu Zhe pointed at the report and said to Lin Xing'an.

"Yes, based on my professional judgment, I believe Yu Kexin has not awakened."

Lin Xing'an repeated it again.

"Hahaha, professional judgment? You? Just you? Professional?"

"Damn it, don't make me laugh, brother Humane, do you really think you're a dish?"

Qian Qiongzhi laughed out loud.

"Minister Zhang, Director Xu, this is the rising star of your Siege Division?"

She looked at Zhang Guang and Xu Zhe.

"Don't worry, our Encirclement and Killing Division will hold everyone accountable to the end."

Zhang Guang said in a deep voice.

"Alright! I admire Minister Zhang for being impartial and selfless. I have to learn how to get to the bottom of this!"

Qian Qiongzhi clapped her hands, not hiding the resentment in her eyes. It was obvious that she had lost face in front of everyone at the celebration banquet a few days ago, and now she couldn't wait to get it back from Lin Xing'an.

"Xu Zhe, let's do what you say."

Zhang Guang said, leaning back with his arms folded.

Seeing that Zhang Guang had already made his attitude clear, Xu Zhe also nodded.

"Lin Xing'an, the owner called us this morning and told us that Yu Kexin was rescued by humans and animals last night."

"In other words, Yu Kexin is an Awakened One, and both humans and animals know that Yu Kexin is an Awakened One."

"Is there anything you want to say?"

He walked straight up to Lin Xing'an and asked.

But Ke Ke on the side took a deep breath and spoke first, "Director, this matter is my responsibility."

"Lin Xing'an's method of testing humans and animals was formulated by me, and Lin Xing'an had no problems in executing it."

"The final error in judgment was not his fault alone."

Ke Ke looked at Lin Xing'an and said.

"Ke Ke, I've reviewed the method you've set up and there's nothing wrong with it. Whoever implements it will be held accountable, and whoever's name is written on the report will be held accountable."

Xu Zhe paused and said.

There was a hint of warning in his eyes when he looked at Keke.

And Keke's heart tightened.

She also realized that this was not just a matter of accountability.

This is Qian Qiongzhi's revenge on Lin Xing'an...

If she helps Lin Xing'an take the blame, not only will it not make Lin Xing'an's punishment any lighter, but it will also get herself into trouble...

"Director, there is indeed no problem with the plan Director Ke arranged for me."

"Through Director Ke's methods, I have indeed observed some problems with humans and animals."

"But due to my personal reasons, I didn't think deeply about these issues, which led to problems in the final result."

"This is indeed my fault and has nothing to do with anyone else. I accept any punishment."

While Keke was thinking, Lin Xing'an spoke directly.

The neither humble nor arrogant voice did not surprise Xu Zhe too much, but Qian Qiongzhi's expression behind him became a little gloomy.

"Lin Xing'an, your attitude of admitting your mistakes is very good, but as a newcomer, your performance disappoints me."

"As the Director of the Operations Department, and in accordance with the Operations Department's guidelines, I will impose a Level 3 penalty on you."

"One month's salary, a 3,000-word self-review, and the aftermath of this incident. I hope you do a good job."

Xu Zhe patted Lin Xing'an on the shoulder and said.

This punishment made Ke Ke, who was standing by, stunned.

So light...

To Lin Xing'an, salary and self-criticism... were completely insignificant...

She thought Xu Zhe would punish her severely...

Hearing that Xu Zhe didn't say anything else, Qian Qiongzhi also frowned.

But before she could speak, Zhang Guang snorted coldly.

"Determining whether humans and animals have awakened is the basic work of the Encirclement and Killing Division. Lin Xing'an, we have high hopes for you."

"For someone our siege unit is focused on training to make such a basic mistake...it's a disgrace to our unit."

"The punishment Director Xu gave you was a little too mild."

"Lin Xing'an, I think I need to give you a serious warning. Do you have any objection?"

Zhang Guang lowered his voice and said coldly.

"Minister, this..."

Keke's face turned pale.

I even suspected that I had heard it wrong.

A serious demerit means that Lin Xing'an will have a stain on his record...

Unless you have some great achievements, it will take a lifetime...

Just because of a human beast, you will bear a lifetime stain?
This is a bit of an exaggeration!
"……no disagreement."

But Lin Xing'an lowered his eyes and answered.

Zhang Guang really understood...

The reason why Xu Zhe gave him such a light punishment was not because Xu Zhe did not want to deal with Lin Xing'an.

Instead, he was "testing" Zhang Guang.

Let’s see if Zhang Guang will increase the punishment for Lin Xing’an and whether Zhang Guang and Lin Xing’an have really broken up.

But Zhang Guang raised the ordinary third-level punishment to the second level not to show off in front of Xu Zhe.

After all, Xu Zhe is just a director.

Zhang Guang did this because Qian Qiongzhi was there.

He wanted to tell Qian Qiongzhi that he and Lin Xing'an were truly "enemies".

Thus, he used Qian Qiongzhi's mouth to speak to Qian Sen who was behind Qian Qiongzhi.

That is, those conservative members who control the power to decide the number of committee members conveyed the message that he and Lin Xing'an had different ideas.

He is no longer the same person he used to be, and Lin Xing'an wants to reform.

And he is now a staunch conservative.

"A serious warning, Minister. Isn't this a bit too harsh a punishment for this human-like guy?"

"He won't have any emotions, will he?"

Qian Qiongzhi looked at Lin Xing'an and said sarcastically.

"How can it serve as a spur if it's not heavy?"

"Keke, did you hear that? You need to make some changes to Lin Xing'an's file."

Zhang Guang snorted coldly and said.

He directly retorted what Ke Ke wanted to say.

"……Understood."

Keke bit his lip and nodded.

But Qian Qiongzhi, who had just been sarcastically speaking, looked even colder.

She kept staring at Lin Xing'an's face and watching his expression.

Except for the moment when Xu Zhe said Yu Kexin was rescued and Lin Xing'an was a little surprised, Lin Xing'an showed no expression from beginning to end.

Xu Zhe's punishment was so light that Lin Xing'an was not overjoyed that he had escaped.

Although Zhang Guang’s punishment was so severe, Lin Xing’an did not feel the pain of being struck by lightning.

just like……

Don't care at all...

Qian Qiongzhi even felt that all this was exactly what Lin Xingan wanted...

She came here specifically to see Lin Xing'an lose his defense, make a fool of himself, and make excuses with a red face.

Why do I feel like I've punched cotton now?

Oh shit……

Qian Qiongzhi gritted her teeth, feeling unhappy, which made her face look a little uglier.

"Minister Zhang, I believe that rewards must be matched with punishments."

"Lin Xing'an is such a jerk. He has no experience at all, and he's arrogant and conceited. Even with Director Ke's probing methods, he can tell there's something wrong with him..."

"Doesn't that just prove that Director Ke's method is very good?"

"So I suggest giving Director Ke a second-level award, bonus leave, and an honorary title. What do you think?"

Qian Qiongzhi cleared her throat and said.

"That makes sense. We in the Siege and Kill Division should clearly distinguish between rewards and punishments."

"Lin Xing'an, do you have any questions?"

It was clearly a reward for Ke Ke, but Zhang Guang asked Lin Xing'an again.

Qian Qiongzhi also looked at Lin Xing'an with a sneer.

I was severely punished.

But colleagues who went with me, and even those who clearly had greater responsibilities, were rewarded...

Lin Xing'an, don't you feel pain?

Can you still look so nonchalant?

Qian Qiongzhi thought to herself.

But the expression she expected did not appear on Lin Xing'an's face.

"No problem, Director Ke is worth it."

Lin Xing'an said calmly.

"Minister, as the person primarily responsible for this matter, I want to go back to the scene and take another look."

"Consult the owner of the animal and ask for the specific circumstances of the animal being rescued to see if any remedial measures can be taken to minimize the losses."

he said again.

"No, Brother Human, what are you pretending to be?"

"You still want to go back and make amends? I see you just can't pretend anymore and want to leave quickly, right?"

Qian Qiongzhi stared at Lin Xing'an and stood up.

"Minister Zhang, Director Xu, I'm just sitting around doing nothing..."

"Why don't you let me go with him to the scene and show him how we pure gluttons do things."

(End of this chapter)