The Strongest Outcast

"..." Liu Xiaojiang finally understood Gao Lian's meaning and fell silent.

Although he didn't know much about the world, he had at least learned some common sense through the internet, so he wasn't entirely unfamiliar with the concept of temporary workers. His only question was whether the company's temporary workers would be treated the same as those in other departments.

When something goes wrong, they're thrown out and made the scapegoat.

See here,

Gao Lian immediately explained again, "Don't worry, the company won't mistreat any employee. As long as you follow the company rules, you won't encounter any awkward situations."

I can assure you of that.

Liu Xiaojiang glanced at Gao Lian but remained silent. Remembering some information Er Zhuang had revealed, he said, "NaDuTong has seven major regions across the country, and the Northeast region is only one of them."

Are there many temporary workers too?

“That’s right.” Gao Lian nodded and said, “The temporary worker system is to make things easier for the company, so there are temporary workers in each region. However, due to the special nature of their status and work, the regions don’t really know each other.”

Upon hearing this,

Liu Xiaojiang slowly narrowed his eyes, "Is that so? Since the temporary worker system has a long history, and each region has temporary worker positions, then may I ask..."

What about the other temporary workers in the Northeast region?

“Uh…” Gao Lian paused for a moment, then said, “There is only one temporary worker position at present, and there are only seven temporary workers in total across the seven regions.”

"Seven is a lot?"

Liu Xiaojiang nodded and continued to ask, "In that case, what about the temporary workers in the Northeast region who were before me?"

died?

Or have they already been fired?

"..."

Gao Lian fell silent, clearly not expecting Liu Xiaojiang to suddenly care about the temporary worker system, so he could only continue explaining, "This... actually, the temporary worker before you was my second daughter..."

Gao Yushan,

That is, Erzhuang.

"Erzhuang?" Liu Xiaojiang looked at Gao Lian with surprise. "In that case, why don't you let Erzhuang continue working as a temporary worker?"

"Wouldn't it be fine if I were a full-time employee?"

“Because of your strength and status, you are more suited to be a temporary worker for the company,” Gao Lian said.

however,

Liu Xiaojiang didn't believe Gao Lian. He looked around the room and finally focused his gaze on the computer screen. "A webcam? There's a webcam in the company's head's office? If it weren't for the company's higher-ups not trusting you, the head of the company..."

"Is Erzhuang here too?"

Upon hearing this,

Gao Lian fell silent once again, but under Liu Xiaojiang's gaze, his eyes were fixed on the computer screen in front of him. After receiving some kind of response, he took the initiative to reach out and turn the computer screen towards Liu Xiaojiang.

as predicted,

Liu Xiaojiang immediately saw a series of familiar emoticons on the pristine white computer screen.

[Xiao Jiang, let's get to know each other again. (Smiles)]

【My name is Gao Yushan, and I also have the name Gao Erzhuang. Humph, it's because the old man always wanted a boy that I have such an unlucky name. (Dissatisfied)】

From now on, we're partners! Hehe~ (shy)

Chapter 24 Gao Yushan

after an hour,

Led by Gao Lian, Liu Xiaojiang followed him to an underground location in Lianmen Port, where he met Erzhuang in person in a hall filled with electronic devices.

Inside the treatment vessel

A frail girl, who only had an upper body and no forearms, lay in a vessel with her eyes closed, her hair a pale white that had lost its vitality.

Her entire body was covered in tubes used to maintain her bodily functions...

See here,

Liu Xiaojiang really didn't know how to face it. At this moment, recalling Erzhuang's cheerfulness when communicating with him through words, he suddenly felt as if something was blocking his heart.

Subsequently,

He went alone to the treatment vessel in the room, touching the cold, transparent container with his hand. He couldn't believe that Erzhuang, who seemed cheerful and lively, had reached the point where he needed such a thing to sustain his life.

"What exactly is this...?"

Gao Lian looked at his daughter in the container, reached down to lower the brim of his hat, and said, "This is Er Zhuang now. If she leaves the treatment pod, she will soon leave this world."

"who is it?"

Liu Xiaojiang ran his hand along the wall of the treatment pod, observing the extremely weak Erzhuang inside. A trace of sympathy welled up in his heart, which he considered to be an ordinary person.

At this time,

Although Liu Xiaojiang didn't know Erzhuang, Gao Lian, or the so-called Gao family, he had already realized through several pleasant conversations that Erzhuang had almost no ill intentions towards him.

after all,

Given Er Zhuang's extraordinary abilities, he simply couldn't believe that Er Zhuang hadn't noticed anything amiss on his side, because before encountering someone like Er Zhuang...

He almost never paid attention to electronic devices on the street.

Some things, even just by checking the surveillance records of Lianmen Port Street, Erzhuang could easily see the abnormality in himself.

nowadays,

The company did not conduct any investigation when contacting unfamiliar individuals.

No one would believe such a statement if it were said out loud.

Liu Xiaojiang naturally didn't believe the company hadn't investigated him. The reason no senior management had inquired about him so far was either because the company had other motives towards him, or…

Erzhuang has never revealed the specific details of his investigation.

Now, compared to the former,

He clearly still preferred to believe the latter.

Human malice is indeed difficult to fathom.

But, looking at the girl in front of him, whose body was broken and mangled,

He simply couldn't understand how this girl could maintain such a sunny and cheerful attitude.

This world was clearly full of malice to her.

Besides kindness...

There is probably no reason to explain it.

the other side,

When Gao Lian heard Liu Xiaojiang's question and saw the look in Liu Xiaojiang's eyes, he could understand why he asked that question, but he just shook his head silently.

Seeing Gao Lian remain silent, Liu Xiaojiang frowned deeply. "Old Gao, don't you want revenge?"

Upon hearing this,

Gao Lian lowered the brim of his hat again. "Right now, more than revenge, I hope Er Zhuang can return to his former self."

"you……"

"Old man, let me talk to Xiao Jiang alone."

Just as Liu Xiaojiang was about to find out why Gao Lian was so pathetic, he suddenly heard a clear, unfamiliar female voice in the room. Judging from the tone... he knew that this must be the voice Er Zhuang made through electronic devices.

"Okay, try not to make it too long."

Upon hearing Erzhuang's words, Gao Lian stared at Liu Xiaojiang for a long time before taking the initiative to leave the room with several other people who looked like doctors.

……

In the lobby filled with electronic devices,

Liu Xiaojiang sat calmly on one of the operating steps and said, "Is this your original voice?"

"Uh... of course not, this is just a voice I simulated using electromagnetic waves. In terms of timbre, it can only be said to be similar to my own. What do you think?"

"Isn't my voice beautiful?"

"Hmm, it doesn't sound unpleasant." Liu Xiaojiang slowly raised the corners of his mouth. "Now that I know you mean no harm, speak."

Why did you choose me as this temporary worker?

Gao Lian's attitude towards Er Zhuang not long ago indicated that Er Zhuang's hiding place was actually a huge secret. If Er Zhuang hadn't insisted that Gao Lian bring him here, he probably wouldn't have had the chance to see the real Er Zhuang at all.

at the moment,

Their biggest secret was already laid bare before him, and he was left alone with Erzhuang without any warning.

Why should he be so suspicious?

Erzhuang didn't answer the question immediately. Instead, he suddenly asked, "Xiao Jiang, I lied to you once before, so what about now...?"

"We should be considered friends now, right?"

Upon hearing this,

Liu Xiaojiang was slightly taken aback, glanced at the treatment pod subconsciously, and nodded, saying, "Yes, we are already friends."

"Hehe~~~ That's good. I thought you'd stay petty forever."

"..."

Liu Xiaojiang's lips twitched involuntarily. Although he felt great sympathy for Erzhuang's current state and admired his strong, cheerful, and sunny disposition, he still found Erzhuang's sometimes overly exuberant personality...

It was still a bit difficult to get used to at first.

"Erzhuang, there's no need to change the subject. I want to know your real purpose in coming to me."

"...Waaaaah, Brother Jiang is bullying me."

"..."