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Chapter 66 Building momentum
At the dining table.

Besides Wang Xi and the six seeded candidates, there were two women and one man. These three were not old, and their total scores were all in the early 70s, taking seventh, eighth, and ninth place, making them the most outstanding examinees of this year.

After Wang Xi and Jiang Tianjie's "contest," the initially slightly awkward atmosphere became more familiar.

Everyone started chatting.

After a brief introduction, Wang Xi learned that the girl with the single ponytail was named Zhong Shuang, the young man with the slicked-back hair was named Ruan Cheng, and the chubby-faced girl with glasses was named Ge Tian.

These three come from ordinary families. Putting aside Wang Xi, who is a cheat code, they are the real ordinary geniuses.

"After today, everyone will be considered famous."

Yu Jiali held the box of juice and sipped through the straw.

"If the third round of assessments goes smoothly..."

"and many more."

Wang Xi raised his hand, interrupting the girl's spellcasting animation as she planted the flag, and said to the beauty's puzzled gaze:

"Opening champagne at halftime is a no-no."

"..."

Yu Jiali rolled her eyes at him, but didn't try to force the issue again. Instead, she changed her approach:
"Once the assessment is completely over, various forces will inevitably come to win you over. Is there anyone you have in mind?"

Upon hearing this, the other five seed members didn't react much, clearly aware of the situation. However, since they represented their respective factions, they remained silent.

Zhong Shuang, Ruan Cheng, and Ge Tian were somewhat surprised.

They looked at each other.

"Sister Yu, do you have any suggestions?"

Ge Tian adjusted her round-framed glasses and asked politely.

"Among official departments, the Bureau of Oversight coordinates extraordinary matters and offers the greatest potential for advancement. The External Affairs Section and the Demystification Section are the best places to go, but the entry requirements are quite high."

Yu Jiali put down her juice and began to speak fluently.

"There's not much to say about the defense force. They are specifically responsible for dealing with disasters within the city. They are the home of the militants and the most suitable place for real combat training."

"In addition to maintaining basic public security, the Public Security Department also has special operations teams that specialize in combating extraordinary criminals. Promotion is easier than that of the Overlook Bureau."

"Generally speaking, government departments offer good benefits and are conducive to long-term development, but don't expect high salaries. If you're looking to get rich, it's best to avoid them."

As she spoke, Yu Jiali pursed her lips and added:

"Especially the Public Security Bureau, they're incredibly stingy, and they have very few holidays."

Everyone looked at each other.

Yu Jiali then rummaged through the food tray, picked up an apple, took a bite, and mumbled:
"As for non-governmental organizations, staying in the Hero Association as a freelance hero is also a good choice. You can take on missions from time to time and live a carefree life."

"I highly recommend semi-official conglomerates like Hermes Business Alliance and Cupid Housekeeping. They offer great benefits, plenty of holidays, and very generous salaries and bonuses. Most importantly, they are not subject to many restrictions and are not restricted at all."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the three commoner geniuses lit up.

Wang Xi glanced at Yu Jiali.

He secretly wondered if the girl was getting a bonus for bringing in new customers for Cupid Housekeeping.

He was actually right.

For recruiting new employees for the company, especially those who excel in performance reviews, Yu Jiali can earn a substantial bonus…

But what Yu Jiali said was true.

"Miss Jiali, what about the conglomerates?"

A young man with slicked-back hair named Ruan Cheng humbly sought his advice.

“A conglomerate…” Yu Jiali thought for a moment. “You can make a fortune there, the salary is the highest, and you can also enjoy discounts on various patented products.”

"Nothing."

She turned her head and glanced at the three men and women representing the conglomerate, and said jokingly:
"Working for a conglomerate isn't so free. Once you sign all those contracts, it's basically like a servitude contract. I've heard that social media is monitored, and you have to report dating in advance. It's all quite uncomfortable..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xin'er silently continued eating, not even lifting her eyelids, as if it were none of her business. Nagata Anzu smiled, neither denying it nor offering any explanation.

Carlisle frowned slightly.

"And even if you go to a conglomerate, I only recommend the three major ones. The rest are all pits of fire, don't jump in."

Yu Jiali finally spoke a fair word.

Carlisle's brow relaxed.

"Hearing what Sister Yu said, I'm more inclined towards the Hermes Merchant Alliance..."

Ge Tian smiled and said.

Zhong Shuang and Ruan Cheng nodded in agreement.

However, the former decided to go to the Bureau of Overlooking, while the latter, in urgent need of money, planned to wait for an invitation from the three major conglomerates.

Yu Jiali felt a pang of regret when she saw that her plan to attract new users had failed.

Her gaze shifted and landed on the black-haired youth.

"Wang Xi, what about you?"

"Miss Jiali, do I look like a scumbag?"

After finishing the last bowl of rice, Wang Xi put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and smiled.

"I'm very loyal, okay?"

The crowd cast surprised glances, their eyes darting between the two, as if they thought there was something going on between them.

Yu Jiali rolled her eyes. Only she knew what Wang Xi meant... Since she was already staying at Cupid Housekeeping, she had no intention of changing jobs for the time being.

"That's hard to say."

Yu Jiali looked the young man up and down.

"My intuition tells me that you are a good liar, especially good at liarizing women."

"Miss Jiali, spreading rumors is illegal."

Wang Xi laughed.

"Would you like some braised chicken wings with rice?"

"I won't eat the rice, but I'd rather have some lychee-flavored lollipops."

...

...

After a night of fermentation, the professional warrior assessment, which had originally been "over," has seen its popularity increase rather than decrease.

It shot up to the top of the trending search list like a rocket.

The momentum grew stronger and stronger, causing quite a stir in Gucheng.

As is customary in previous years, the newly recruited warriors who pass the assessment will receive much attention. However, this year is an exception.

The public did not pay much attention to the 19 new heroes, because their brilliance had already been overshadowed by the 10 from the third round.

Six promising talents, one dark horse, and three ordinary geniuses. They are about to participate in the reformed practical assessment!

Especially the dark horse named Wang Xi, who reportedly broke the Gucheng record twice in the first two rounds of assessment, stunning the audience.

The news caused a huge uproar as soon as it spread. Most people who didn't watch the live broadcast were filled with intense curiosity.

Early in the morning of June 16th, around 8:6 am.

The 10 examinees ate breakfast at the association's canteen.

Wang Xi ate his sixth boiled egg and was preparing to sit cross-legged in meditation, attempting to break through to the Zhu...

"Hey, what are you doing?"

At this moment, Yu Jiali, who was standing to the side, cast a strange look at her.

Wang Xi chewed on the egg without lifting his eyelids, muttering nonsense about the thin spiritual energy and insurmountable barriers.

"Alright, alright, still pretending. I knew I shouldn't have asked you what deck you used yesterday."

Yu Jiali rolled her eyes and said helplessly:

"I could tell at a glance that your deck wasn't some mysterious, mystical system at all; it was a fairytale system..."

"Gulp." Wang Xi swallowed the dry porridge, glanced at the short-haired girl with smoky makeup, and wondered what time this girl got up and still had time to put on makeup.

He then shook his head and sighed deeply, looking utterly dejected, and said:

"There's no hope of breaking through in this lifetime; Heaven is blind!"

"..."

Yu Jiali glared at him, then handed him her phone and showed him the screen.

"Look at this."

"A promotional poster for the sect competition?"

Wang Xi glanced at it and asked.

Yu Jiali suppressed the urge to hit someone and said:
"Can you read less online novels? This is an advertisement for our assessment this year..."

Wang Xi took a closer look.

The photo shows an impressive high-rise building, which, as I recall, is the office building of the Shining Foundation, and it doesn't seem to be far from the Hero Association.

The building's four exterior walls are covered with giant screens displaying the same promotional image.

Large, golden characters in a flowing, elegant style:
"The 6th Gucheng Professional Courage Assessment, the final practical stage—the maze—will be exclusively broadcast live on June 16th at 10:00 AM!"

Lin Xin'er stood at the very front, in the center position. Her figure was accentuated by a dark blue, futuristic-looking bodysuit. Her black ponytail and indifferent expression on her beautiful face made her quite stunning. To her left and right were Carlisle and Nagata An, each striking a cool pose.

As for Yu Jiali, Xiao Yuzhe, Zhong Shuang, and others, they were placed further back, and their display area was significantly smaller.

"Huh?" Wang Xi asked, somewhat puzzled. "What about me?"

"This is you."

Yu Jiali zoomed in on the picture with two fingers, then pointed to the very top of the poster, where everyone was standing at the very back... There was only a shirtless figure there, so small as to be barely noticeable.

"So I didn't even show my face, and I wasn't even dressed? The Shining Consortium is going too far!"

Wang Xi was shivering with cold.

"Some have already chosen death..."

"You divine gold!"

Yu Jiali finally couldn't hold back and poked Wang Xi's forehead with her index finger.

"They paid for the exclusive live stream, so they definitely need to promote their own seed! It's only natural that Lin Xin'er will become the spokesperson for the Shanshan Group in Gucheng!"

"If you want the center position, go sign a contract with them, and I guarantee that the next day you and Lin Xin'er will be standing hand in hand at the front."

"Who knows, there might be some exciting stories about the two of you exploring the maze in the future, and the Shining Consortium might even release a new co-branded card set..."

"Miss Beauty."

Wang Xi glanced at her in surprise.

"I would call you the industry's most knowledgeable person."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Yu Jiali shrugged.

She looked Wang Xi up and down again, and suggested:
"We're about to head to the maze. Would you like me to do some light makeup for you? You have a great natural look, but you don't know how to take care of yourself, which really detracts from your appearance during the live stream."

Don't know how to take care of it?

That's kind of funny, girl.

Wang Xi was quite skilled at makeup in his previous life.

This should be a required course for every aquaman.

In addition, he has also done considerable research in areas such as hairstyles, clothing, and perfumes.

However, living in a new era plagued by frequent disasters, he has already decided to turn over a new leaf, so he has no intention of picking up these skills again.

"forget it."

Wang Xi waved his hand dismissively.

"I'm there for an assessment, not to walk the runway."

"You don't understand this."

Yu Jiali scoffed and took out her makeup bag. Then she grabbed Wang Xi's face and started wiping it with a wet wipe.

"Do you know how many people will be watching this live stream today? At least two million! And you, this dark horse, are definitely the focus of attention... I don't deny that ability is fundamental, but if your appearance is also outstanding, it will be a huge plus."

"Hey, you don't want others to know that the boy who broke the Gucheng record twice is a slovenly guy who hasn't even wiped his eye boogers, do you?"

"Behave yourself! Let me do your makeup!"

"If you perform well, the top management at Cupid Housekeeping will definitely give you a generous new contract!"

Wang Xi's eyes narrowed, and he stopped struggling.

He obediently raised his face and let Yu Jiali do as she pleased.

"Don't release the hawk until you see the rabbit..."

Yu Jiali pouted.

She knew that no amount of talk could be as appealing as the keyword "new contract".

this moment.

Wang Xi looked at Yu Jiali, feeling inexplicably dazed.

In his past life, his girlfriend Xu Mowan, who was killed in a car accident, often did his makeup like this...

I still remember that she was also very good at drawing.

(End of this chapter)