Hearing Ren Jie's answer, Shang Jianyao pondered for two seconds and continued to ask:
"Who is the Holy Teacher?"
Ren Jie smiled:
"This is not something you should know now.
"Once you become a 'Guide,' the Holy Teacher will take the initiative to summon you.
"At that time, you will know who he is."
Shang Jianyao relentlessly pursued:
"Then how can I become a 'Guide'?"
"Have enough performance." Facing her newly minted godson, Ren Jie was very patient.
Before Shang Jianyao could ask again, she added:
"As long as you perform well enough, the Holy Teacher will not ignore you."
As she spoke, her expression became serious again:
"The Holy Teacher is always watching us."
At this time, people returning home one after another as the streetlights were about to go out passed by here, and Ren Jie looked left and right and said:
"Let's talk about anything else later."
Shang Jianyao first nodded slightly, then said at a rather fast pace:
"I really can't bring myself to say it;
"Let's forget about what happened just now..."
After saying that, he turned and left, not giving Ren Jie a chance to ask.
Ren Jie was stunned for a moment, then smiled and scolded:
"This child is still getting shy..."
…………
The next morning, Shang Jianyao finished breakfast and came to Room 14 on the 647th floor.
Jiang Baimian was earlier than him and was already there looking through some materials.
"So early?" Jiang Baimian raised her head and smiled. "Do you want to practice combat again?"
She looked eager to try.
Shang Jianyao walked to her desk, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
He didn't exchange pleasantries and directly asked:
"Team Leader, is there an Awakened with the ability to cause cardiac arrest?"
"I'm not very clear. I don't know enough about the abilities of the Awakened," Jiang Baimian replied with a slight doubt. "If it's not directly causing cardiac arrest, but through indirect means, then I know one, haha, you should be able to think of it, yes, it's the Nightmare horse 'True Nightmare' ability. Once you die in a dream, the reality is likely to manifest as cardiac arrest."
"He wasn't sleeping at the time, he was working?" Shang Jianyao asked without any concealment.
"So detailed? Did it really happen?" Jiang Baimian was so sharp that she immediately noticed something was wrong.
She immediately thought of last night's hourly news, frowning slightly:
"Wang, Wang something, that 'Materials Supply Market' supervisor who died of cardiac arrest?
"Do you suspect he was killed by an Awakened?
"Is there any evidence? Within the company, quite a few people die of heart problems every year."
Shang Jianyao said frankly:
"I joined a cult within the company, the kind that holds gatherings and distributes Holy Communion.
"Yesterday morning, they accused Wang Yafei of desecrating sacred procreation at the gathering and using his power for personal gain to suppress a certain cult member.
"At the time, the 'Guide' in charge of our floor said: 'God will punish the sinners.'
"Less than four hours later, Wang Yafei passed away."
"That is indeed a bit suspicious," Jiang Baimian commented fairly, then realized, "Wait, you said you joined a secret cult? Has a religious belief been born or invaded the company?"
This was the big problem!
"Believing in Siming, the Governing Star of December." Shang Jianyao's tone was very calm, as if he were discussing who the principal of the elementary school on this floor was.
Jiang Baimian wanted to laugh and felt a little strange. Without beating around the bush, she directly asked:
"Since you think the cult is suspicious, then go directly to the 'Order Supervisor' to report it.
"This is an act of merit, you don't have to worry about being implicated.
"Or, are you reluctant to part with the cult?"
"A little bit, their Holy Communion is very delicious," Shang Jianyao replied sincerely.
Jiang Baimian had long given up the idea of reasoning with Shang Jianyao, squeezed out a smile and said:
"Just for that reason?"
Shang Jianyao was silent for two seconds, then said seriously:
"Most of the cult members are good people, and they only joined the cult because of some sad pasts.
"They haven't done anything bad, they gather together mainly to find spiritual sustenance and comfort each other."
Jiang Baimian nodded thoughtfully:
"Are you worried that if the company finds out about the cult, they will be implicated and suffer severe punishment?
"If it is finally proven that Wang Yafei indeed died of natural causes, and the whole thing is just a coincidence, then the cult being reported and dealt with would be really wronged?"
Shang Jianyao hummed, indicating that this was his concern.
Jiang Baimian's eyes flickered slightly, then she smiled:
"You are willing to tell me the secrets related to the cult because I am trustworthy?"
"Yes." Shang Jianyao didn't hide it.
The smile on Jiang Baimian's face became more obvious.
At this time, Shang Jianyao added:
"Even if you are not trustworthy, I can rely on the 'Reasoning Clown' ability to make you trustworthy."
"..." Jiang Baimian narrowed her eyes, raised her left hand, and let tiny silver-white arcs of electricity dart around in her palm, "Say that sentence again."
"Yes, you are trustworthy," Shang Jianyao followed suit.
Jiang Baimian put down her palm and casually asked:
"Why did you think of discussing it with me?"
"Your brain is better," Shang Jianyao was quite honest.
Jiang Baimian smiled again:
"It's good that you know."
She asked with great curiosity:
"If you were to handle this yourself, how would you deal with it?"
Shang Jianyao had considered this question long ago and gave a very fluent answer:
"Find the Holy Teacher above the 'Guide', find the person who issued the order, find the Awakened who carried out the mission, find those restless high-level members of the cult, and secretly kill them all.
"In this way, the cult will be completely harmless, just a place for everyone to share knowledge, troubles, and food."
He said it as if he were going to the "Materials Supply Market" to buy some groceries on a day off.
Jiang Baimian didn't know how to evaluate it for a while, and after a few seconds, she said:
"That's a bit difficult... Awakened with the ability to cause 'cardiac arrest' are not easy to deal with, especially in a narrow environment like inside the company. Besides, the cult may not have only one Awakened, maybe some high-level members are too, it's too difficult for you to kill them all, and the most likely thing is that you will die.
"Also, it's basically impossible to cover up the killing of so many people.
"Do you think the company is just for show?"
Jiang Baimian continued along this line of thought:
"Although you have the 'Reasoning Clown' ability, doing your own investigation is definitely not comparable to the company leading it, which can mobilize all resources to quickly find out the truth and solve the problem.
"So, my suggestion is still: report it to the company.
"As for those ordinary cult members, as long as they really haven't done anything bad, the company's punishment won't be too heavy, just a lesson, after all, everyone is a valuable resource.
"And you can use your own merits to help them reduce their punishment."
Seeing Shang Jianyao's thoughtful expression, she added:
"Everyone lives here, and everyone certainly hopes that the company is stable.
"If similar problems are always covered up and you want to rely on yourself to solve them, they will only get worse and worse."
Shang Jianyao suddenly stood up:
"I'll go to the 'Order Supervision Bureau' right away."
"Stop, stop! No need to be so anxious, I haven't finished yet!" Jiang Baimian quickly called the guy back.
Shang Jianyao sat down again, looking at Jiang Baimian, waiting for her to say the rest.
Jiang Baimian hummed:
"Tell me the whole thing again, in its original, complete, and detailed form."
Shang Jianyao did not hide anything and began to recall, even telling her what time he went to the toilet.
Jiang Baimian listened very carefully, not interrupting Shang Jianyao's narration, so as not to affect his train of thought and cause omissions.
But even though she was already very familiar with Shang Jianyao's style, after hearing that he had actively called Ren Jie Mom in order to "gain trust," she still opened her mouth slightly, surprised and wanting to laugh.
"...Whenever I think I know you well enough, you always refresh my understanding," Jiang Baimian sighed rather helplessly.
Then, she nodded slightly:
"There is something illogical about this matter."
"Where?" Shang Jianyao asked very cooperatively.
Jiang Baimian organized her words:
"If Wang Yafei's death happened in two or three weeks, or a month later, then I would think there was no problem, it's a normal progression.
"But at a little after 6:00 a.m., the 'Guide' had just defined Wang Yafei as a sinner and said that God would punish the sinner, and three hours later, Wang Yafei died of cardiac arrest.
"This will bring an obvious problem, that is, all the members present at the time will associate Wang Yafei's death with divine punishment."
"Yes, that's right." Shang Jianyao affirmed Jiang Baimian's statement, "Everyone thinks so."
Jiang Baimian smiled immediately and asked rhetorically:
"Then what are their reactions?
"Is there awe, fear, panic, confusion?"
Shang Jianyao nodded.
Jiang Baimian continued:
"Under this kind of explosive emotional impact, different members will inevitably make different choices due to their own personalities and experiences.
"I admit that most people will become more and more in awe of the gods, completely believe in the existence of Siming, and become extremely devout, but there will definitely be a small number of members who, either out of fear, or panic, or guilt and sense of justice, will think of reporting it to the company.
"You are such a clear example."
Shang Jianyao thought for a while and probably understood what Jiang Baimian meant:
"If Wang Yafei's death was put off for a month, everyone would have a buffer, and the impact would not be so great, but more of association and speculation, becoming more and more in awe of the gods. But now, under such a big impact, different people are likely to make different choices?"
Jiang Baimian nodded solemnly:
"This brings a thought.
"What makes those high-level members of the cult so sure that no one will betray them?
"Two explanations, one, they are religious lunatics, completely disregarding the consequences, disregarding their own safety, and only wanting to judge sinners, and two, they are confident that betrayal and reporting will not succeed."
Jiang Baimian then looked into Shang Jianyao's eyes and asked seriously:
"Which one do you think it is?"
ps: Second update for monthly tickets~