Chapter 360: Officially Inviting Jian Suiyu to Join the Research Institute to Utilize His Talents

Chapter 360: A Formal Invitation for Jian Suiyu to Join the Research Institute and Unleash His Talents

Huo Lianyi had no idea what Wu Yue had said to the other side, but she actually proposed sending him back to Blaze, accompanied by Richard and Desert Rose. Xiya, Chun Ya, and Jian Suiyu, however, were kept behind by Wu Yue.

Everyone was baffled by Wu Yue's mysterious team assignments.

Jian Suiyu, "We've already found the traitor. Why do you want me to stay at the Jiang family?"

Wu Yue, "After last night's incident, Secretary-General Zhou urgently mobilized all the top scientific talents from the Research Institute and the Agricultural Institute, along with their current research findings, to be evacuated secretly from the city.

Today, under the guise of wedding planning, they covertly gathered at the Jiang family.

The long-standing rivalry between the Secretariat and the Jiang family has, surprisingly, become a driving force for both sides—each locked in a battle to crush the other. These two factions now represent the most advanced research teams in the world."

Jian Suiyu frowned, "What do you mean?"

Wu Yue, "Jian Suiyu, you’ve seen Shen Que’s current strength—not just him. Richard has ascended to Pope, Yan Qi now leads the Daoist sect, and once the 8,888 golden Buddha statues are in place, Jie Chen’s enshrined Fighting Buddha will regain its full power. Even Wu Chong, after unlocking the ancient Witch Clan’s forbidden grounds, will undoubtedly reach new heights of power.

So what about you? What’s your future? Do you want to remain forever in the Blaze Team’s deputy leader’s office, bogged down in administrative drudgery for the rest of your life?

My sister grew up surrounded by the Jiang family’s cutting-edge technology. Even if she didn’t fully grasp the intricacies, just from interacting with you in the Fox spirit dungeon, she could instantly recognize your brilliance.

The Jiang heiress was captivated by you after just one demonstration.

The Blaze library is barely visited for months, yet I’ve seen your annotations in many specialized academic books. You’ve never stopped enriching yourself.

But Jian Suiyu, Blaze is a combat team—it exists for battle. Your battlefield isn’t here. You should shine where your talents are best suited.

Jian Suiyu, it’s not just Shen Que who has sacrificed. You’ve also made tremendous sacrifices for Blaze, ensuring everyone has a safe haven.

I will always be grateful for your life-saving kindness. Now, with the merger of the two research institutes, it’s the perfect time for top scientific minds to gather, spark inspiration, and clash like titans. I’m here to sincerely invite you to join the Research Institute. I want you to fully showcase your talents."

Jian Suiyu’s heart raced, his eyes darting.

"But what about Blaze? If Shen Que finds out you’re stealing his second-in-command, aren’t you afraid—"

Wu Yue raised her communicator—Shen Que was listening on the other end. Jian Suiyu suddenly laughed, "Right, I forgot you two went public."

Wu Yue switched from the video call and pulled up the Blaze Team interface, where her current status displayed as Blaze Team Leader.

Wu Yue, "Honestly, when Shen Que gave me the other team leader position, I’m surprised you didn’t punch him. You let him off too easy.

Blaze was founded by you and Shen Que together. There’s no real distinction between leader and deputy—you’re both Blaze’s leaders.

The title of Blaze Team Leader shouldn’t be used as a means to pursue love. That would be an insult to your contributions.

Jian Suiyu, there are things you should clearly and directly tell Shen Que. If you don’t, he’ll never realize them himself.

Now, it’s time to restore the proper order."

Wu Yue handed over her Blaze leadership status to Jian Suiyu—this time, he accepted without hesitation.

Simultaneously, Wu Yue’s team status reverted to a regular member again.

Both Shen Que and Jian Suiyu offered her the deputy leader role, but Wu Yue refused.

Wu Yue, "I’ve already found Blaze’s new deputy leader—the guy who left with Richard earlier. Shang Baiyi, give him the deputy leader position.

Raised since childhood as the heir of one of the Four Great Families, he possesses outstanding leadership skills. He slipped his whole team past Blaze’s vetting process. An SS-rank healing psychic."

Neither submissive nor overbearing, sharp and logical, capable of assessing situations and adapting flexibly—not making him the deputy leader to manage the team would be a waste of talent. I’ve already talked to him and promised to help rescue Madam Lian.

The price is that he’ll devote himself to Blaze, weighed down by guilt and self-condemnation, serving as the team’s deputy leader for life.”

Jian Suiyu was still stunned. “You just told Shen Que like that?”

On the other end, Shen Que directly assigned the deputy leader position to Shang Baiyi, who stared blankly at the sudden team notification. Richard pressed him to accept.

Shen Que: “Do well. Remember that morally bankrupt, team-betraying disgrace—you should always feel indebted to Blaze.”

Shang Baiyi felt completely outmaneuvered by Wu Yue, tangled in her schemes, and the craziest thing was:

The one who leaked the news was clearly Chun Ya!! Yet the one who sold his soul and freedom was him!!!

Jian Suiyu couldn’t believe it. “He just let Shang Baiyi off like that?”

Wu Yue looked envious. “You must be thrilled, aren’t you? Shen Que cares about you. With a suitable deputy leader in place, you can focus on joining the research institute.

He’s even willing to set aside his grudge over my injury. I can’t help but envy you—you two are meant to be. After all these years, I’ve lost.”

Jian Suiyu, “...Knock it off, Wu Yue. You pulled this same act to mess with Zhang Peng before. You must’ve promised Shen Que something in secret—otherwise, that guy would never agree.”

Wu Yue’s expression cracked for a split second.

Jian Suiyu turned to Shen Que. “What did she promise you?”

Shen Que grinned, his white hair positively bouncing with glee. Jian Suiyu, “...I think I get it.”

Xiya watched in awe from the side. “They’re talking about some serious business.”

Chun Ya, “...Wu Yue, have you suspected me and Young Master Lianyi for a long time?”

Wu Yue smiled sweetly. “Chun Ya, back when you two gave Shen Que the idea to film that video, I made it clear, didn’t I—I wouldn’t let you off.”

Like I said, no normal person gets out of a pyramid scheme unscathed.

Chun Ya’s neck hairs stood on end. A devil!! This woman is a devil!! She’s still holding a grudge over something that happened so long ago!!!

Wu Yue glanced at Jian Suiyu. “Oh, right. You might not know yet, but your mother, Ms. Chen Ou, accepted a special appointment from the Secretariat a month ago as the ultra-classified lead researcher for the DX001 virus project—the kind even family members can’t be told about.”

Jian Suiyu, “...”

Great. Just great. Ms. Chen Ou, already juggling roles as Blaze’s agricultural zone director, cafeteria supervisor, elderly dance troupe captain, folk ensemble director, supply chain chief, and head of the support department, now adds ‘classified virus project lead’ to her resume. Meanwhile, he looks like some pampered young master who never steps outside.

Wu Yue shrugged. “Even Wu Chong juggles time between the Wu Clan, Blaze, and Desert Rose.

No need to overthink it. To whom much is given, much is expected—just treat it as an extra duty. If you want to conduct research at Blaze’s base, that’s fine too.

Once everything’s settled, the Secretariat and the Jiang family will jointly fund a research building for Blaze.”

Jian Suiyu chuckled. “At this point, saying no would be downright rude, wasting all your effort.”

Earlier, she’d said this trip would make him work pro bono—yet in the end, he was the one benefiting the most.

Wu Yue blinked. “And it’s not just my effort, you know~”

Jian Suiyu was surprised. “What do you mean?”

Wu Yue shrugged. “Isn’t it obvious? The one who grew up surrounded by research wasn’t me—it was my sister. And the one who spotted your talent wasn’t me either.”

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have waited this long to invite you.

Even talent needs the right person to spot it. Jian Suiyu, your skills are a little out of my league—they truly fall outside my expertise."

Wu Yue was starting to feel like a full-on recruiter lately.

...

Jian Suiyu asked, "Wu Yue, what books do you even read in the archives?"

Wu Yue replied matter-of-factly, "I only need one—*If You Can’t Manage a Team, You’ll Be Stuck Doing Everything Yourself*."

Jian Suiyu: "..." *Ouch.*

Jian Suiyu glanced past Wu Yue at Jiang Yuhua, who was walking toward them. She looked up at him with a slightly shy smile.

Jian Suiyu didn’t even hesitate—he walked right past Wu Yue and strode toward Jiang Yuhua.

Jiang Yuhua looked up at him, eyes bright with anticipation. Jian Suiyu smiled and pulled her into an embrace. As she tilted her head up to kiss his cheek, he turned his head and met her lips instead.

Shen Que, watching everything unfold through the video call, was practically radiating jealousy.