"What about the things your sister asked you to investigate? It's been half a month, and I haven't seen any substantial progress from you."

The villa's backyard.

The Wasteland has long missed the noisy sunlight.

Chen Che lay on the deck chair, basking in the sun leisurely.

An Nishang had left exactly half a month ago.

During these two weeks, Chen Che was busy with his own affairs and didn't do any of the investigation regarding Apocalypse Society that An Nishang had instructed.

Now he was still in such a relaxed mood under the sun, making Xia Na's teeth itch.

Chen Che's lips curved into a slight smile, saying, "Why the rush? Besides, if an organization like Apocalypse Society can truly be investigated by a small Chief Investigator like me, then this organization wouldn't have lasted so long."

Chen Che understood very clearly that An Nishang sent him to investigate Apocalypse Society merely as a long shot, hoping he might offer some surprise.

Even if he couldn't find anything out, An Nishang probably wouldn't blame him too much.

Rather than wasting time on this, it would be better to focus on his own affairs.

Chen Che yawned and said, "I've let the Investigation Department handle it, let's see if they can get lucky. If we really can't find anything, then we'll think of another way."

Chen Che's authority in the Investigation Department now was even higher than Lei Bao, who had already been promoted to Chief Investigator.

Firstly, Lei Bao knew how he got the Chief Investigator position.

Also, Chen Che's abilities spoke for themselves.

He brought down an entire Horus Grand Casino and eliminated a manager from Tasting Commerce Association.

This was a tangible demonstration of capability.

The last time he returned to the Investigation Department, the look in everyone's eyes towards him held deep reverence.

Even Lei Bao was exceedingly polite, personally serving him tea.

During these two weeks, Chen Che's name thoroughly spread across every corner of the Ninth Special Zone, making quite a splash.

It's said that even in the gang-infested Lower City District, his name was warmly discussed.

Having had enough sun, Chen Che stood up and said, "Let's go, Nana."

"Where to?"

"Today is the day of assessment. Let me add some fuel to the fire for them."

Chen Che's lips curved into a slight smile.

He spent millions to buy arms, millions to construct the training facility, and even built a cafeteria costing millions, specifically to train the Wildfire Gang and Hunters.

This wasn't mere posturing or reckless play.

He was truly preparing to cultivate his own forces.

Over ten days ago, the entire training site was completed, everyone was thrown into training.

Chen Che personally attended for a few days, strictly training everyone according to the training manual, fostering their teamwork.

Then he selected a few outstanding individuals to serve as supervisory instructors for all sessions.

Even after just over two weeks of training, everyone felt a remarkable transformation.

Today is the day of assessment, which will rank all the teams.

Xia Na was somewhat puzzled and asked, "Why bother with that ranking? Isn't it a waste of time..."

"Nana, you don't understand. Honor is engraved in everyone's bones; you might feel that ranking is pointless, just the same group of people every time, right?

But you don't understand when a sense of honor and collective spirit permeates a group of people.

Initially, a small ranking may not matter much, but as time goes on, those always at the top won't want to slip behind.

Those at the back, you don't need to punish them; just hang their names on the wall of shame and let them watch those ahead enjoying rewards.

This intangible psychological motivator is extremely terrifying."

Xia Na listened, somewhat stunned, but still stubbornly said, "I just don't believe such a ranking will have any substantial effect."

"Want to bet? They may not give their all the first and second times facing such rank competitions, but do you think by the third time every person won't push their physical and mental limits? Every person will experience a complete transformation, shedding that dirty gang image?"

Xia Na didn't believe, in her eyes gangs remained gangs, how could they possibly transform so easily given their upbringing?

"What are we betting on?" Xia Na asked.

Chen Che smiled, pondering and said, "Having been alone in bed after sleeping for a long time with Nishang is indeed lonely. If you lose, accompany me to bed during the time Nishang isn't here, of course, I'll just use you as a pillow."

"Tch, shameless. If you lose, you'll kneel and lick auntie's feet!"

Xia Na was somewhat excited at the thought of Chen Che, this smug fellow, licking her feet.

"What am I thinking, that's the highest bet you can imagine...," Chen Che smiled, "Alright."

The two headed to the training base.

…

Wildfire Gang original base.

Now it's been turned into a training base by Chen Che.

Chen Che bought the surrounding few large warehouses.

This area was sparsely inhabited due to radiation, with few residents besides the Wildfire Gang.

Furthermore, everyone knew that living in the Upper City District meant coexisting with a major gang.

So there was even less willingness to dwell here.

Which, paradoxically, benefited Chen Che.

There were scouts on duty outside.

Seeing Chen Che arrive, they immediately reported.

Inside the training base, Johnny, drenched in sweat, came to greet him.

A stench of sweat trickled down his body, smeared with mud, concealing the rough and exaggerated tattoos.

He had just returned from the training field.

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