Genius Agent

Chapter 67 Recruiting More Students

"Forget it, you don't need to ask about the case anymore. Go to Shanghai and do everything you can to get Su Yuncheng into the Special Service."

The magistrate's tone softened, and Shen Mozhou was taken aback. He wasn't being reprimanded, but rather being given a new task. His previous reprimand was purely on Qu Ning's behalf.

"Yes, Chief, I'll set off today."

"Okay, go ahead."

The director waved his hand, impressed by Su Yuncheng's performance and eager to bring him under his command as soon as possible.

Shen Mozhou left without hesitation, for nothing was more important than the director's mission.

In Shanghai, Su Yuncheng called Huang Chuanming into his office.

"Chuanming, go to Mellon Trading Company and ask when the camera we want will arrive."

This time, Muto Tomohiro left Su Yuncheng 8,000 silver dollars, which could be used to recruit new people and purchase new equipment. As for the office, it would be sufficient for the time being. Su Yuncheng had his eye on the size of the place when he rented it.

If all the rooms are fully utilized, fifty people can work together without any problem.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Huang Chuanming nodded. The seven newly recruited people had all arrived, and most of the equipment had been put in place, but the cameras ordered last time had not yet arrived.

The newspaper uses high-end cameras to ensure clear photos; the Leica cameras they ordered were not cheap.

Huang Chuanming returned to the newspaper office in less than an hour.

This time he was much faster than before; he drove there because the company he ordered the camera from was in the International Settlement, which was the fastest and most convenient place to go.

"Editor-in-chief, they say the ship is almost here, it won't be more than a few days."

"Then let's wait a little longer. Everyone, please bear with us these next few days."

Su Yuncheng nodded. The newspaper originally had two cameras, but now they've added two more, so two cameras are indeed not enough.

If there is further demand for expansion in the future, we will buy new ones then.

While Muto Tomohiro was willing to invest, Su Yuncheng wasn't going to help him save money; he bought the best of everything.

"Mr. Su, this is my friend, his name is Chen Ming."

That evening, Su Yuncheng arrived at a small restaurant, where noodles and a short, thin man were already waiting for him.

Upon seeing Su Yuncheng, the two quickly stood up.

"Sit down and let's talk."

Su Yuncheng nodded. The noodle was pleading on behalf of his friend, who wanted to learn to read together. Su Yuncheng asked him to bring the person over today for inspection.

Chen Ming was not tall, and at this moment his emotions were mainly curiosity, mixed with respect.

"Chen Ming is very smart. He just had a tough life, growing up without parents. But he's not a bad person; he saved me before."

Noodles is grateful for the kindness shown to him. Chen Ming saved his life, and he has always regarded Chen Ming as his benefactor and his best friend.

"Chen Ming is different from me. He learned to read and write on his own and knows dozens of characters. Unfortunately, he didn't have a teacher to teach him, so he only knows those now."

Chen Ming does recognize some characters, but not many.

He wrote down all the words by shamelessly asking people.

"He chose his own name, and it sounds much better than mine."

Noodles kept talking, and Su Yuncheng smiled. Noodles was a kind-hearted person. His name was indeed a bit rustic. He would help him come up with a more elegant name in the future.

"Noodles" sounds nice too; I'll use it as his nickname from now on.

"Chen Ming, I'm asking you, do you really want to learn to read?"

Su Yuncheng didn't let the noodles continue talking and asked the question himself.

Chen Ming nodded quickly: "Yes, I dream about it. I'm not as strong as Noodle Bro, who can pull a cart. I'm short and weak, so I can only shine shoes for people."

Chen Ming's job is shining shoes. He has a fixed stall and doesn't make a living, but he's not starving.

He usually has to tend to his shoe stall and doesn't have time to learn.

People need to rest or have things to do at night. There are night schools in Shanghai, but they are very expensive, and he can't afford them.

After hearing that someone was offering free lessons on how to read noodles, Chen Ming decided to learn along with them.

He didn't care about taking any money; he knew very well that the fastest and best way to change his fate was to learn to read and write.

Otherwise, if he loses his stall and has no strength, he might become one of the homeless and eventually starve to death.

"I'm asking you, what do you plan to do after you learn to read?"

Su Yuncheng asked casually. There were four dishes on the table, two meat and two vegetable. This meal was not cheap.

"What are you doing?"

Chen Ming was taken aback. He had never thought about what he would do after learning to read. In his mind, only educated people could do jobs that could earn money and be respectable.

"I want to find a good job and earn more money."

After thinking for a while, Chen Ming replied softly. Su Yuncheng had a faint smile on his face. The question wasn't important; he was trying to sense Chen Ming's emotions.

First and foremost, there can be no deception; he would never hire someone who deceives.

"Just being literate isn't enough to find a good job. Let me ask you, if you learned to read and were offered to shine shoes again, would you be willing?"

This question seems simple, but it's actually a trap.

Even if Chen Ming is lying, Su Yuncheng still won't want him.

Chen Ming's brows furrowed. He wanted to learn culture because he didn't want to continue shining shoes, but why did Mr. Su say that?

"If it's your request, sir, I'm willing."

After a while, Chen Ming slowly replied. He was indeed somewhat unwilling, but the fact that he didn't lie was already commendable.

"I can teach you..."

"Really? Thank you, Mr. Su." Chen Ming was overjoyed. The gentleman had agreed?

"Don't rush me, I can teach you, but I'll make you do dangerous things later. Are you brave enough to do them?"

Su Yuncheng shook his head. Noodles was a promising talent he had his eye on. He thought that if he trained Noodles, he might be able to become his helper in the future.

Of course, Su Yuncheng wouldn't let Noodles do things he wasn't willing to do, or things that were too dangerous.

"I dare, I dare to do anything, but I'm weak and I can't fight."

After saying this, Chen Ming lowered his head. In this dog-eat-dog world, without strength, a person is destined to be bullied.

It wasn't easy for Chen Ming to survive in Shanghai.

"I didn't ask you to fight, but if you dare, then go ahead."

Su Yuncheng finally smiled. He hadn't lied; he would accept this student.

In terms of cunning, Chen Ming is not as simple as Noodles; he is ambitious and utilitarian.

This is normal. People as pure as noodles are rare. They have ambition but don't deceive, which surpasses most people.

Even Huang Chuanming deceived him.

The officer's emotions were more about manipulation.

"Let's eat first today, and you and the noodles will come to my place tomorrow."

Su Yuncheng finally picked up his chopsticks, and Chen Ming hurriedly got up to pour him wine, his attitude very respectful.

To be able to find a good teacher, and not have to pay him, was like a blessing from heaven.

He will cherish this opportunity and strive to change his destiny.

Su Yuncheng thought more deeply. He needed a helper, a real helper. Huang Chuanming was good, but he wasn't on the same page as him.

Su Yuncheng can help him, but he won't delegate everything to him.

People like You Tiao are exactly what Su Yuncheng needs right now.

If Noodles and Chen Ming perform well, Su Yuncheng will help them more in the future and can also entrust them with some tasks.