Chapter 2133: Chapter 2133: 2134: Redemption

“Don’t, don’t, don’t, the task is over, it’s not appropriate to keep calling me the group leader, after all, Brother Li is here.”

“You two chat, just leave me out of it.” Li Xianghui stood up and said with a smile to Ling Han,

“Group Leader Ling, you guys chat first, we’ll head out.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Don’t, don’t, don’t, Inspector Li,” Ling Han said, “Let’s go out for a chat, so we don’t disturb your work.”

“Well then, it’s also lunchtime now, stay and have something to eat with us, you can try the Xinshan branch office’s meals.”

“Then I won’t be polite.”

Afterward, everyone went to the branch’s cafeteria, where Lin Yi and Ling Han randomly picked some dishes and found the most secluded table.

“I heard you’ve been here before?”

Ling Han nodded, “But you weren’t here.”

Even in the cafeteria, Ling Han was still very restrained, a stark contrast from how she used to be.

Because of the huge contrast in Lin Yi’s identity, she still hadn’t adjusted to it yet.

“You probably didn’t make the cut,” said Lin Yi, picking up a pork rib and putting it in his mouth, “You’re definitely skilled, but just a bit short. Try again during the next recruitment.”

The two had sparred once, and with regular contact,

Lin Yi had some understanding of Ling Han’s abilities.

In the group of trainees, she was only average.

But the selection for the Central Guards Brigade was about picking the cream of the crop.

Unless in her batch everyone was mediocre, and she stood tall among dwarfs, she might be reluctantly chosen.

Ling Han’s expression was tangled, and finally, she mustered the courage to ask,

“I want to know where exactly I fell short; I don’t think I’m worse than others.”

Lin Yi moved his mouth, spitting out the bone.

“Just based on what you said, getting into the Central Guards Brigade would be very difficult. Even if you reached D-level, our group wouldn’t want you.”

Ling Han’s expression changed, not expecting such an answer.

It was a huge blow to her confidence.

“Why?”

“Because you’re too arrogant,” said Lin Yi,

“People like you, even if they joined Group One, wouldn’t survive long.”

“I’m not afraid of death!” Ling Han said resolutely.

“And then? Do you think being unafraid of death is enough to join the Central Guards Brigade?” Lin Yi countered,

“If you joined the Central Guards Brigade today and then died tomorrow, what would be the point?”

Lin Yi paused and looked up at Ling Han.

“To be honest, our group members weren’t the most outstanding in individual strength during the trials. The reason they were chosen is because they’re sharp thinkers.”

“And you, your obsession runs too deep. You only see joining the Central Guards as a way to prove yourself. I think it’s meaningless and rather boring.”

Stung by Lin Yi’s words, Ling Han’s body trembled.

It was as if a sensitive nerve had been struck.

“It’s not like you said!” Ling Han looked at Lin Yi, her eyes burning with resolve,

“I just want to go to a stronger place, I don’t want to spend my latter half stuck in Zhong Hai. I’ve been working towards this since I was young, I want to become stronger and make my life more meaningful.”

“I understand your intentions, but it’s no use coming to me,” said Lin Yi while eating,

“The Guardian Brigade is a serious place, I can’t pull strings for you.”

“I’m not asking you to pull strings, I just want to ask you some questions.”

“What is it, just tell me.”

“I want to ask how you train regularly, you’re younger than me, how did you reach C-level?” Ling Han asked,

“I admit it’s a matter of talent, and I can’t compete with you there, but can you tell me some training methods? I want to improve quickly.”

“Uh…”

This question did stump Lin Yi.

Discussing such a serious topic suddenly made him uncertain how to answer.

“The best training method is actual combat, of course, daily emptying of the mind and meditation are also necessary.”

“I do those every day, I haven’t fallen behind.”

“There are various kinds of actual combat.”

Lin Yi picked up some braised pork while speaking,

“The ‘actual combat’ I’m talking about is a real fight to the death because in those moments, people unleash their strongest potential, which helps improve their skills. It’s not the same as casually sparring with someone.”

“A fight to the death…” Ling Han muttered to herself, seemingly understanding Lin Yi’s point,

“I am indeed lacking in this area.”

“It’s not the most important thing. Your problem is your attitude; you’re overly confident in yourself. Once you fix that issue, you may have a chance during the next national recruitment.”

Ling Han nodded, then looked at Lin Yi seriously.

“I have an awkward request, I hope you can agree.”

“What is it?”

“When Group One has a mission, could you bring me along? I can just follow, I can do odd jobs for you, anything you ask, just as long as you’re willing to take me.”

The request surprised Lin Yi.

He hadn’t expected such a prideful person to say such a thing; it must have been hard for her to ask.

This side comment also revealed Ling Han’s obsession with the Central Guard, otherwise, she wouldn’t be like this.

“That’s not possible, get rid of that thought,” Lin Yi said,

“The operations of the Central Guard are strictly regulated, it’s definitely not okay for you to follow, and you don’t need to do that. Just adjust your attitude, and you’ll be fine with time.”

“But when I was leaving, I heard there might be another national recruitment in the next year or two. I want to seize the next opportunity,” Ling Han said,

“If I fail again, my age will no longer be suitable for joining the Central Guard.”

“That’s fate, you have to believe it,” Lin Yi said as he picked up his meal tray and pat Ling Han’s shoulder meaningfully.

“Being overly obsessed isn’t good. Sometimes giving up is also progress.”

“But I don’t want to give up!” Ling Han clenched her fists, “This has been my dream since I was young!”

Lin Yi shook his head helplessly; Ling Han’s obsession was too deep.

If she couldn’t curb this flaw, it would be unlikely for her to achieve anything in this field.

“Whatever you say, I’ve told you everything I need to. As for what you do in the future, that’s up to you.”

With that, Lin Yi left without looking back.

Ling Han sat alone at the table, not coming back to her senses for a long time.

It wasn’t until the cafeteria had emptied that she silently left, yet the determination in her eyes flickered like flames!

In Li Xianghui’s office, as Lin Yi watched Ling Han’s departing figure, he suddenly felt a twinge of sympathy for her.

But in this world, pity doesn’t necessarily earn sympathy.

Just then, a system notification sounded in Lin Yi’s mind,

[ System Task: Redemption, Reward: 150,000 proficiency. ]