Wu Sun was a bit nervous. After research and decision by the Huangliang Branch of the Baili Association, Li Rui's violation of the rules, entering the folded reality unauthorized with level 6 capabilities, would be punished.
"I heard Chairman Wu is currently on the phone with a few vice-chairmen discussing the specific punishment, but don't worry too much. After all, you saved people and didn't cause any adverse effects, so it shouldn't be too severe."
Li Rui sat behind the desk beside him. In the organization at Guotong Mansion, there were no fixed positions because not everyone came in every day, so there were fewer desks than people, and you could sit anywhere. He was intently studying the rules and regulations handbook in his hand, looking quite serious.
Upon hearing the question, he looked up and asked, "Brother Wu, when will the money for those materials I submitted come through?"
Wu Sun's originally sincere gaze instantly went blank: "I thought you were studying the punishment regulations while looking at the handbook."
"What's there to fear about punishment? Money is tangible."
"Hey, if they give you a punishment above a warning, it goes on your record, which will affect your promotion within the organization in the future."
Li Rui frowned: "Is it that serious?"
"What do you think?"
"If I jump ship to the Profound Spirit Association, does the punishment count?"
Wu Sun shuddered: "Oh, don't you go getting any ideas."
Li Rui didn't have a chance to respond before Wang Ba walked over with a grim face: "Your punishment result is out."
Wu Sun became even more nervous, swallowing: "What's the result?"
"In view of your reckless behavior causing adverse effects on the organization, Baili Association's Huangliang Branch decided to give you a verbal reprimand and education."
"..."
"That's it?" Wu Sun's expression twisted a bit.
"That's it." Wang Ba was expressionless, "2 PM in the 11th floor conference room, people from other groups need to be there."
So, a few hours later, everyone from the action groups who was available gathered in that room to attend the criticism meeting for Li Rui.
However.
"Without the organization's consent, I entered the Secret Realm unauthorized with level 6 strength, saved a police officer and a villager from Huang Village's fifth group, killed eight level 10 giant root spirits, and three Illusion Realm sirens. Although the outcomes were positive, such behavior is highly irresponsible! I hereby offer a deep self-reflection!"
The crowd was dumbfounded, why did this sound like bragging?
Before Wang Ba could speak, someone suddenly knocked on the meeting room door, it was the secretary from reception.
"Leader Wang, the police department sent a thank-you letter for Li Rui."
This letter naturally thanked Li Rui for saving Wang Huai and the villager Li Lu, but it was issued at the city level because the police station, including Wang Huai himself, didn't know the details.
This was, of course, a form of flattery, as the police higher-ups wanted to draw closer to these mysterious and highly authorized organizations, but usually lacked the opportunity and excuse.
Wang Ba awkwardly accepted the letter, but now, the criticism meeting seemed a bit hard to continue, perhaps turning it into a commendation meeting would be more appropriate.
Thus, amidst laughter and joy, the criticism meeting came to an end.
Liu Shanshan's group was especially thankful to Li Rui; without him, the incident could have turned into a disaster.
In this situation, only Wu Sun bore everything alone, racking his brains to draft a meeting record.
[At the meeting, junior agent Li Rui offered a deep reflection on his reckless behavior; group leaders present provided severe criticism and education, which served as a good warning and established a positive influence.]
...
Great Garden.
After Wang Huai was confirmed to have no major issues and received a few days off, he returned home. His rebellious daughter, Wang Jia, upon seeing her dad was okay, returned to her usual insincere state.
Du Yuying was delighted at this time. Yesterday, she almost fainted upon hearing her husband was injured and comatose. Now finding out he was okay, she naturally relaxed a lot and prepared a large table of food.
"Old Wang, can't you speak the truth at home? What exactly was the mission? Did you encounter criminals? Can't you share a bit?"
Wang Huai waved his hand like chasing away mosquitoes: "Ah, don't ask, it's not that I don't want to say, it's that I'm not allowed to. Don't snoop around."
He's an old policeman and can naturally guess some secrets. Precisely because he can guess, he understands better the need to keep quiet.
Du Yuying gave him a side-eye: "Call Xiaorui, have him come over."
"Already called."
At this moment, Wang Jia came out of her room again, pretending to casually ask while fetching water: "Is Brother Rui coming?"
"Yes, well, that day he didn't even get to eat before he had to leave. Today is your dad's discharge celebration, everyone should be present."
While they were talking, the doorbell rang, and Li Rui came in carrying some health products.
Upon seeing these things, Wang Huai became displeased.
"Why spend money on these things!"
Du Yuying clicked her tongue: "What are you yelling for, Xiaorui meant well. But don't buy them next time."
They were naturally worried that Li Rui might become strained for money from buying these, as such health products are quite expensive.
However, Li Rui certainly wasn't short of money; his compensation reward for the folded reality materials had been credited, totaling fifty-six thousand five hundred. Now he was quite wealthy and in a growing stage, already considering replacing the eight-year-old computer at home.
This wasn't for gaming; he wasn't much into games before, and now with real-life experiences, he needed it even less. Replacing the computer was to facilitate accessing the internal network for data; after all, he now had the status of a formal junior agent, no longer in the observation period, and could log into the intranet.
After the small mishap upon entrance, the four eventually sat at the table, and like many past meals, Du Yuying mainly talked, Li Rui replied, the rebellious girl Wang Jia remained silent, and Wang Huai exclusively discussed serious matters.
This old policeman, though just a community officer, had amassed rich experience over the years, growing more puzzled as the meal went on.
"Xiaorui went to see me that day, then I got injured and hospitalized. He said the police advised him to go home, so why doesn't he even ask a single question about what happened today?"
"He happened to go to the fifth group of Huang Village that day; could he have any connection with those mysterious people?"
Wang Huai pondered suspiciously but, upon looking up, only saw Li Rui chatting with Du Yuying with a silly grin: "Really? You mean the butcher at the head of the market? Looks honest, how could he cheat?"
"I saw it with my own eyes! His wife came over, and they started fighting on the spot."
"Hahaha."
Seeing him gossiping so eagerly with a middle-aged woman, Wang Huai couldn't connect this young man with those people even the city police leadership held in deep regard.
After finishing the meal, Li Rui left the Wang family.
Now that he had money, he still kept a frugal lifestyle, renting a shared bike to ride back home.
In the subsequent days, the Baili Association had no tasks for him, only instructing him to recuperate after the recent battle. However, Wu Sun would visit often, probably fearing he might go looking for danger elsewhere.
After five consecutive days, when the final exams all ended, the imprint just happened to change, marking the countdown to the second Dungeon.