I have a ghost diary

"Speaking of which, you remember him, right? The ghost master you killed during the ghost peeking incident."

"He is a relative of the CEO of Chengyi Company. Otherwise, how could someone who only controls one ghost become the deputy general manager of a branch company?"

"The company only found out about this after you rose to fame and began to investigate everything about you."

"Of course, there's no talk of revenge within the company right now, after all, you're not the same person you used to be."

"All I know is that they plan to hold a meeting to discuss matters concerning you, whether they want to take the initiative to repair their relationship with you, or temporarily refrain from contacting you."

"Finally, if there are any other reasons, I think you've just become the team leader and are probably short-staffed. I think I can be your help."

Chu Jiang shook his head slightly. "If I'm not mistaken, you've been severely corrupted by the vengeful spirit. Even if your injuries heal completely, you won't live much longer."

Duan Ming'en nodded, not denying it, "But I believe that if I can demonstrate my value, Captain Chu, you will be willing to help me and let me continue to live."

"The ghost inside me is very special. I gave it a name: the 'Earth-Drilling Ghost'."

"I was able to escape the relentless pursuit of Cheng Yi Company and finally escape to your side, all thanks to this ghost. If it were any other ghost, I'm afraid I would have been caught and killed on the way."

"That's interesting. It can give you an ability similar to burrowing underground?" Chu Jiang asked, resting his chin on his hand.

"Yes, just like the earth-遁术 (earth-遁术, a technique in ancient Chinese mythology) and Tu Xingsun (土行孙), I can move at high speed underground, making it difficult for ordinary enemies to catch up to me."

Even if they manage to get down, they might not be able to catch up with me.

"Moreover, I can also make the bones within a certain range emerge from the ground, making them my ghost servants, under my control."

"I have seen many different types of ghost masters, but none of them have abilities similar to mine."

Just by listening to Duan Ming'en's description, Chu Jiang could come up with many ways to kill someone, such as crawling under someone's feet and dragging them into the ground to suffocate them.

Moreover, this ability is very convenient for eavesdropping and intelligence work.

Seeing Duan Ming'en's expectant yet pleading gaze, Chu Jiang still didn't say whether or not to accept this person, but only asked, "You said you offended the company's higher-ups, how exactly did you offend them?"

If it were truly a minor matter, why would that executive become increasingly angry after returning home?

When Chu Jiang asked about this, Duan Ming'en's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. "That senior executive came to inspect the branch office, and he brought along a young and beautiful mistress."

"She didn't know what was going on, but she changed her clothes in an employee break room."

"I was just about to go into that room to lie down and take a nap when I inadvertently saw parts of the other person's body..."

Oh well, then there's nothing more to say. No wonder you get angrier the more you think about it after taking a step back, and feel more cheated the more you think about it after enduring it for a while.

Regardless of Chu Jiang's thoughts, Duan Ming'en still feels that he was framed when he thinks about it now.

He was known for his tough style of doing things, and within the company, there were several people who didn't get along with him, each of whom had a motive for committing the crime...

Lowering his hand, Chu Jiang calmly said, "I don't trust you. And someone like you, since you can kill your superior for your own benefit today, you can kill me for the same reason tomorrow."

Duan Ming'en sighed, "I know you have these concerns, but I can't help it. My mistake was joining Chengyi Company. There isn't a single good person in this company, including myself. We all deserve to die."

"But I want to take this opportunity to change my destiny. I have made many mistakes in the past, and I hope you can give me a chance to make amends."

"And if you're afraid of me turning against you, you can use some special methods to control me."

"I've thought it through. Since I want to gain your trust, it's impossible for me to do nothing."

"Moreover, I have never thought of betraying you. The disparity in strength between us is too great. I do not believe that I can pose any threat to you; nor do I believe that I have offended you and could escape under your nose."

Chapter 224 Like Thunder, Like Rain

"Is that so?" Chu Jiang chuckled softly.

"Do you think we're a bit alike? No, we're not alike at all. You're just making assumptions."

"Alright then, considering that your story was told quite well, and also considering this hat and the intelligence, I can spare your life and let you go now. You can go wherever you want."

Duan Ming'en's face turned anxious. "Captain Chu, I..."

Chu Jiang reached out and interrupted him, "Don't say you want to join the research institute through me. Didn't you yourself say that the interests of the person in charge and the headquarters are not always aligned?"

"If you want to join the research institute, try to join through other channels, such as making a phone call or something."

Duan Ming'en's expression was somewhat unpleasant. "Captain Chu, please give me a chance! I'll do anything! I'm willing to do anything!"

"Oh? Are you sure?"

Chu Jiang's expression, as if to say "that's exactly what I've been waiting for," gave Duan Ming'en a bad feeling.

However, he was never one to hesitate or look back. Since he had chosen to flee to Luohe City, he was prepared to die.

Therefore, at this moment, Duan Ming'en nodded vigorously, "Confirmed!"

“Okay, I’ve been wanting to do some experiments on sealed artifacts lately, but I haven’t been able to find a suitable target. So, I can take you in for a few days until I finish my experiments.”

"Since it's an experiment, there's a risk of people dying. If you die suddenly during the experiment, I'll have to find a place to bury you."

"At the same time, the ghost inside you is also mine, and I am very interested in it."

Chu Jiang spoke very casually, but in Duan Ming'en's view, this was normal, even quite reasonable.

Moreover, as long as he can survive these few days safely under Chu Jiang's control, Duan Ming'en is very confident that he can still survive after leaving Luohe City.

Because at this moment, many eyes are still on Luohe City.

Outsiders must be very curious about the relationship between Duan Ming'en and Chu Jiang, and why Chu Jiang took him in.

In this way, as long as Chu Jiang himself doesn't say anything, Duan Ming'en has the confidence to be taken in by other organizations by taking advantage of this information gap.

Not all forces are afraid of Cheng Yi Company. In fact, when Duan Ming'en fled to Luohe City, many hidden ghost masters saw him.

At the same time, Chu Jiang's decision to take him in was tantamount to offending Chengyi Company.

Of course, Captain Chu seemed completely unconcerned about this. Or rather, this wasn't the first time Captain Chu had clashed with Chengyi Company.

This is the confidence of the strong...

While Duan Ming'en was deep in thought, Chu Jiang put away the Ghost Domain in the theater.

This is a newly written script, so the scenes are naturally different. He has designed dozens of different scenes and plots during his free time these days.

The ghost realm disappeared, and Duan Ming'en found himself still standing at the entrance of Tianfeng Building.

Chu Jiang didn't even glance at him, but turned and walked into the building, saying, "Go to the hospital and get your wound treated before you come back to me."

"Yes." Duan Ming'en nodded very respectfully, clearly already regarding himself as the other party's subordinate.

......

Back in his office, Chu Jiang sat at his desk and began to think seriously.

Chu Jiang did not believe what Duan Ming'en said, because the timing was too delicate.

It happened just as the lockdown order in Luohe City was lifted, just as Chu Jiang became the team leader, just as everything had settled down...

Perhaps Duan Ming'en wasn't lying, but he himself was a pawn, a pawn pushed out to test him.

At this point, how Chu Jiang handles this probing requires great care.

Is it a thunderous rage, or a silent downpour...?

Testing the sealing artifact's effects was just an excuse; if Chu Jiang wanted to try it, there was no need to rush. He simply wanted to use this buffer time to figure out what was really going on.

This company, Chengyi, is undeniably bold. Even after Chujiang publicly demonstrated its power, they still dared to do this.

In addition, Chu Jiang remembered that Yun Changfeng had said that, compared with other non-governmental organizations, Chengyi Company had a mysterious backer.

Many of the paranormal resources that Cheng Yi Company possesses are not produced by the research institute, but rather obtained from this powerful backer.

Hopefully, this whole thing was just an accident. Otherwise, Chu Jiang will gradually bury this company. He's confident he can do that, but everything takes time. Let's take it slow...

Thinking of this, Chu Jiang made a phone call to Zhou Wenshan.

I don't have many cards left in my hand. This person is a psychologist, and also a charlatan.

First, ask her what type of ghost she has. Maybe she can tell whether the "patients" who receive her treatment are lying.

Zhou Wenshan was somewhat surprised to receive Chu Jiang's call. After hearing his description of the general situation and related inquiries, she smiled and said, "You really don't treat me like an outsider. You even told me about your suspicion that someone was testing you."

"Well, I think I've figured you out now. You're a typical capitalist, exploiting me even before you've taken office. You'll work me to death as long as I don't die, right?"

"Fine, have that guy surnamed Duan wait at your company. I'll go check on him after I get off the plane tonight."

"Okay," Chu Jiang agreed. Judging from this reply, Zhou Wenshan seemed quite confident, which was good news.

As for whether or not to mention the "test," it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Chu Jiang would have some doubts. As long as his words still convey that he is confident and in control, that's fine.

Just as Chu Jiang continued to ponder, his family's accountant sneaked in again, like a thief. She knocked on the open office door, "Boss, may I come in?"

Chu Jiang looked at Chen Ke'er, who was dressed in an office lady outfit, and asked casually, "What's wrong now?"

"It's nothing," Chen Ke'er said as she jogged over, then whispered in Chu Jiang's ear, "Chu Le said it's your birthday the day after tomorrow, and I'm thinking of buying you a present. What do you think?"

"Wow, you're getting bolder and bolder, getting so close, are you trying to seduce the boss?" Chu Jiang rudely pushed her face away.

Chen Ke'er was speechless. "I was afraid of being misunderstood, so I told you secretly."

"Anyway, please don't be offended. I'll tell you the specifics of the gift the day after tomorrow."

"Alright, go ahead." Chu Jiang waved his hand.

Chen Ke'er gave an OK sign and left with light steps.

By the way, the red Mercedes has been officially purchased. Although it's nominally the boss's, the transfer is in Chen Ke'er's name, which makes her secretly pleased and also makes her want to return the favor.

Chapter 225 Dangerous Person

As night fell, in the office, Duan Ming'en, his body wrapped in bandages, sat opposite Chu Jiang, explaining the purpose of the black top hat to him.

"I heard Wei Ziming call this hat 'Shattered Blade,' and Wei Ziming was my former boss."

"The person wearing the hat gains a highly lethal offensive method: within a ten-meter radius, designate a target and have them cut to death by an invisible blade."

"If the target has no ability to respond, he will be completely dismembered in an instant."

"I killed Wei Ziming instantly by taking a close-range slash from a broken blade before he could react."

"Even if the cut lasted for less than a second, I was still seriously injured."