Chapter 13

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Governor, Sheng Huaixuan.

Before Lin Wen entered, he had already activated the Heart of Seven Orifices. In this shrewd state, his face was full of smiles as he bowed his head.

Of course, he did not really bow his head. The Heart of Seven Orifices could only control his speech, facial expression, and neck muscles without going through his brain.

Therefore, Lin Wen himself did not know what he was doing, which made his actions very weird. He lowered his neck, put on his smiling face, and kept nodding slightly, as if to express his goodwill to everyone present. However, he kept his back straight and his head high, as if he wanted to say that everyone present was trash.

This appearance was incomparably strange. However, Lin Wen felt very good about himself. I’ve already cast a spell, so why aren’t you guys quickly being awed by me?

The governor of Dongqin State, Sheng Huaixuan, was a middle-aged man with a square face. He looked very imposing. When he saw that everyone had turned to look at Lin Wen who had just entered, he coughed.

As if a switch had been pressed, everyone turned their heads back. Lin Wen went from being the center of attention to being ignored.

Sheng Huaixuan continued, “I’ve finished talking about the basic situation. Secretary Cheng, read out Lin Wen’s resume.”

During this time, Lin Wen was guided by a beautiful female secretary to sit in a corner of the conference room. There were no attendants in the entire conference room, only staff members of the governor-general’s office.

The Heart of Seven Orifices remained silent.

After she finished reading the resume, Sheng Huaixuan said, “Now, I suggest that Lin Wen take over Zhao Anping’s position and become the county governor of Changshan County.”

This suggestion exceeded everyone’s expectations and caused a stir in the venue.

Lin Wen wasn’t too shocked, nor was he too happy. He only thought to himself, County Head Zhao has really been dismissed? Why did he suddenly raise my position so high? Could it be that I’m actually the illegitimate son of this governor?

He was no longer a complete dork. He knew that the promotion from mayor to county governor was a huge leap. It was almost as if he had been shot by a rocket and was about to become a satellite.

Looking closely at the governor, he did not find anything similar.

Sheng Huaixuan continued, “I’ve said what I needed to say. Let’s vote.”

He raised his hand first, representing agreement, and then said, “Who approves and who opposes?”

Everyone raised their hands.

There was no objection at all.

Lin Wen’s frown deepened. Wasn’t this forcing him onto the stage? Were they really related by blood?

But there was no resemblance between him and the governor.

He thought to himself, “Changle Town doesn’t even have 10,000 people. There are 1.3 million people in Changshan County. Doesn’t this mean that my power has suddenly increased by hundreds of times?”

“However, this might not necessarily be a good thing. I don’t understand governance at all. There are very few people in Changle Town, and it’s closed off and poor. Basically, it’s a primitive state of autonomy. That’s why I’m able to spend my days doing miscellaneous chores. The county head has so much power. If the policies are messed up, wouldn’t I be bringing disaster to the country and the people?”

Evilness was something that could never be touched. The more Evilness, the less opportunity and luck. This was something that could not be changed no matter how many attributes one had.

“But, if I do a good job, doesn’t that mean that I can farm Kindness efficiently? Perhaps it’s not as good as guarding the levee, but it will surely be more than doing chores?”

“Fortune and disaster depend on each other, can I do well? The harm of Evilness is much greater than the benefits of Kindness, this is walking on a tightrope.”

“What should I do?”

In his thoughts, he had unknowingly gone on stage to make his vows. Even his inauguration speech had ended.

Lin Wen’s brilliant speech received enthusiastic applause, but Lin Wen was very upset. He had missed the last opportunity to decline the offer.

There was no other way.

Lin Wen thought.

He could only take it one step at a time.

After the meeting, Lin Wen was left alone.

Sheng Huaixuan glanced at him, seemingly displeased. He said calmly, “I thought you would be surprised, confused, and ecstatic, but it seems like I don’t have to worry about you.”

“This is the power that the governor-general gave me…”

For the first time, Lin Wen witnessed a situation where even the Heart of Seven Orifices could not take effect. Even though Lin Wen felt that the words he said were very suitable, he saw the fatigue and dissatisfaction on the governor’s face becoming more and more obvious, and there was even a strong sense of disappointment hidden within.

After a brief “friendly” exchange, Sheng Huaixuan stopped looking at his face and said calmly, “As a new official, feel free to tell me your requests. Don’t worry, I’ll try my best to satisfy you.”

“Thank you for your concern, Governor. My heart is filled with devotion. I don’t need anything…”

Lin Wen immediately turned off the Heart of Seven Orifices. He thought to himself that this thing could only be used to chat and not in every situation.

“Governor Sheng, I’m so poor. Changshan County is so poor that I can’t even change my pants. I want everything.”

The situation took a 180-degree turn. Sheng Huaixuan looked at him in surprise. “County Head Lin, just tell me what you want.”

Lin Wen glanced at his 100% Soul Essence and immediately asked Immortal Guiding the Way.

“What does Changshan County need the most now?”

This question requires 10% Soul Essence power.

Sure. Give me an answer.

Money

Pu!

Lin Wen almost spat on the governor’s face. He quickly wiped the table with his sleeve and said sternly, “The more money, the better.”

Sheng Huaixuan looked at him strangely. He took a sip of tea and leaned against the governor’s chair. “County Governor Lin, it’s not that I don’t want to give it to you…”

Lin Wen couldn’t be bothered to listen to the rest of the sentence. Although he didn’t know how to be a bureaucrat, he knew very well how the bureaucrats brushed him off.

“It’s not that I don’t want to give it to you.” That was equivalent to saying, “I just don’t want to give it to you.”

He asked Immortal Guiding the Way again.

“What else does the county need besides money?”

This question requires 10% Soul Essence power.

Fine, fine, fine.

Support of resources, tax exemption rights, combined tax return, free trade rights, important part of the Empire’s main plan, new financial policies

Lin Wen proposed one by one.

“County Head Lin, you have to understand the difficulties of the Empire…”

The Empire would never understand your difficulties.

“County Head Lin, we have to consider this…”

He wouldn’t consider it anymore.

“I have to study this…”

I won’t give it to you even if I study it.

“This condition is immature.”

For you, conditions are never ripe.

After asking around, he didn’t receive a single yes.

Sheng Huaixuan’s tone was amiable. It was as if he was filled with guilt over not being able to agree to County Head Lin’s request. Even the fatigue and disappointment on his face had disappeared completely.

His declination was really flawless.

Lin Wen was very unhappy, wasting 20% of his Soul Essence.

However, he was no fool. He quickly realized that his question was not professional enough.

“What request should I make?”

This question requires 20% Soul Essence Power.

F*ck, if I still can’t do it this time, I’ll go over and find out who gave me the wrong idea in the future and destroy your Soul Essence.

Immortal Guiding the Way ignored Lin Wen’s childish threat and calmly gave the answer.

Commissioner’s Power

“What is the Commissioner’s Power?” Lin Wen thought, but he didn’t stop. He immediately said, “I want the Commissioner’s Power!”

The amiable expression on Sheng Huaixuan’s face was gone. Lin Wen knew that this meant that he had touched upon a right that he could fight for.

“Tell me about it.” The governor’s face grew dark and unreadable. His sharp gaze passed over his folded fingers and he looked directly at Lin Wen. “What do you want the Commissioner’s Power for?”

At this time, Lin Wen had already lost his patience. He simply didn’t care about the possible standard answer or activating the Heart of Seven Orifices. He directly answered.

“I want to change my fate!”