Ye Yu sat on the bed and buried his face in his arms.

Again...... Hurt someone else again because of me!

The clenched fists slammed weakly into the mattress, but it did not alleviate the chagrin in Ye Yu's heart at all. Because of his self-righteous stubbornness, he not only almost took his life, but also caused his companion to lose his qualification for the exam, which made Ye Yu regret it.

“…… Director Lou, am I ...... Really useless...... ”

A voice of frustration, with deep remorse, sounded from the side. Lou Yue looked at the man in front of him who was holding his knees and trembling all over, his lips and teeth opened slightly, but he still didn't say anything after all.

"Xiaohua, whether it's that time or this exam, every time it's because of my incompetence and my companions! I didn't even grasp the opportunity you deliberately fought for me this time......" Ye Yu buried his head, and his whole person was wrapped in a sense of powerlessness.

"Why...... Why!! I was determined to become stronger, and I put in so much effort, but ...... But why is everything still the same, I'm still so useless, still a burden! ”

"You're not a burden, and you're not useless."

The calm words interrupted Ye Yu's self-pity, and although he didn't say much, he was loud.

Ye Yu raised his head and looked at the black-clothed man beside him who was quietly watching him, and found that the other party's dark pupils, which were as calm as a lake, seemed to ripple slightly.

"Your performance at the examination site, in fact, the director has always been watching, and she has a high opinion of you." Lou Yue's tone was still calm.

"Total ...... Director ...... she? Ye Yu looked at Lou Yue with some incredulity.

"According to her, you were able to quickly find a response to any desperate situation, you did not abandon your companions at the last minute, and those qualities of yours also imperceptibly infected others."

"Because...... I? ”

"Yes. Yang Yunyi, who has always been a loner, Xiaolu, who lacks a sense of trust too much, and even that Ming Shili...... If it weren't for your help, they probably wouldn't have been able to pass this exam without any problems. And in their eyes, you are by no means a burden, but a real "companion". Lou Yue looked at Ye Yu and said. When you fell and didn't wake up, Yang Yunyi and Xiaolu actually planned to stay, but they were forced to catch the plane by Machuz. ”

Lou Yue said lightly, and there seemed to be a hint of unknown meaning flashing in his eyes. "According to the feedback from the scene, with your situation at the time, it seems that only Machuz has a way to deal with it...... Although no one knows what he did at the time......"

"That'...... So where is Machuz now? I want to see him! Ye Yu hurriedly asked Lou Yue.

“…… I do not know. Lou Yue's answer was surprisingly crisp. He appears to have had a job transfer after the exam and is no longer in the CIA. I don't know the specifics. ”

"How...... How so...... I haven't even ...... to say thank you" Ye Yu lowered his head, and his mood fell into depression again. "At the end of the day...... Or did I hurt him......"

"It's his own choice, and you don't have to blame yourself too much." Lou Yue said and moved his gaze out of the window, looking thoughtfully at a group of sparrows jumping happily on the windowsill through the railing of the doorway window. After a moment of silence, he spoke again.

“…… To be honest, personally, I don't expect you to pass this exam. ”

“…… Because I'm too weak, will I hold you back? Ye Yu shook his head. Smiled wryly.

"No, the problem is not in your ability, but in your thinking." Lou Yue sighed and withdrew her gaze from the window. Look at Ye Yu again. "The purpose of your participation in the Investigator Examination is not to help the country recover those dangerous Blood Keystones, but to take revenge on the 'devouring' organization that despised you and harmed you and your friends."

Lou Yue's gaze was under pressure. Like a knife, it pierces Ye Yu's heart. Ye Yu turned his head away and subconsciously avoided the two sharp gazes.

"That's it...... Even if my purpose is not pure...... But this does not contradict your actions, defeating the 'Devouring' organization. Maybe you can find the whereabouts of the Blood Keystone, so what's the problem? ”

"It's a big problem." Lou Yue looked directly at Ye Yu and said in a stern tone.

"Maybe you didn't realize it, because you were in a hurry to 'take revenge', and the way you chose was to achieve quick results. You, who have never received professional system training for more than 20 years, only rely on a few days of special training from Lan Jue to delusionally want to compete with the physical fitness of those elites in the military system, and even rely on the particularity of your physique to ascend to the sky in one step, ignoring the limits of your ability to become heroes, which directly led to your own almost death! This failure is not so much because you are planted in your 'ability' as it is in your 'mentality'. ”

"But...... I...... I'm ......" Ye Yu was speechless for a while.

"You always attribute the problem to your own 'weakness', but if you really get stronger, won't anyone bully you? When you become stronger, will you be able to protect the people you want to protect? A mountain is even higher, to what extent do you want to be truly 'strong'? Lou Yue continued unceremoniously. Once the mentality deviates, the situation will only get worse and worse, and this kind of thinking is just a kind of self-righteousness in the end! ”

“…… I'm sorry...... I was just...... I don't want to drag others down anymore......" Lou Yue's words were exquisite, which made Ye Yu a little speechless.

"Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, if you really don't want to drag others down, try to find out the 'shining points' in yourself that others don't have, instead of continuing to cling to what 'becoming stronger'." Lou Yue looked at Ye Yu and said slowly.

"You don't have what it takes to be a real Special Affairs Investigator yet, when you really discover what you are good at, when you really realize what you really want...... I'll give you another chance. ”

"What do you mean...... Will I have a chance to take the Investigator Exam in the future? Ye Yu's eyes widened when he heard this.

"The premise is that you really have the consciousness to become a 'Special Affairs Ombudsman'...... Of course, I would like to remind you that the complex relationships that our bureau faces are beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and even ...... I can't help myself, and I hope you won't regret it then. ”

Lou Yue said, casting his eyes on the windowsill again, and the group of chirping sparrows behind the railing had disappeared at some point.

"I ...... I see! Thank you for your willingness to give me another chance! Lou Yue's words immediately saved Ye Yu from decadence. By the way, one more thing. Machuz ...... Can you help me inquire about him? I really want to see him and thank him in person. ”

"I'll inquire about his whereabouts for you...... If you have the chance. Lou Yue lowered her eyes and frowned slightly as if she was thoughtful, but it returned to normal in an instant.

"Zizi Zi ......"

While speaking, the phone in Lou Yue's pocket vibrate, Lou Yue took out his mobile phone, glanced at the name of the caller on the screen, and then walked straight out of the ward under Ye Yu's puzzled gaze and pressed the answer button.

"What's wrong?"

"The situation has changed, Yuan Ling has lost it." Sister Mu's anxious voice came from the microphone. "In addition. We also found something even more unexpected......

Lou Yue listened to the phone quietly, and her brows gradually tightened.

“…… I got it, I'll be right back. Lou Yue hung up the phone, turned around and re-entered the ward.

"Is something wrong?" As soon as he saw Lou Yue's expression, Ye Yu suddenly realized something.

“…… Matters in the bureau. I'm going to go first, and Xiao Yan will help you deal with the follow-up treatment and discharge affairs. Lou Yue said simply, as if he didn't want to explain too much, and Ye Yu had no choice but to shut up when he saw this.

"I'll be busy these days, and I may not be able to come to see you again. Is there anything else you'd like to ask about this exam? Lou Yue opened the door and turned to look at Ye Yu.

Problem...... Actually, there are really ......

Looking at Lou Yue's delicate and white face, Ye Yu's mind once again resurfaced the figure of the mysterious white-clothed young man who appeared in his dreams several times. Furthermore. The dream about himself as "Zhou Jinping", as well as the "Loulan Ancient Tomb" and "Yongdao Mural" found in the examination room at that time, which were exactly the same as in the dream, were also an unresolved knot in Ye Yu's heart.

“…… Still have questions? Seeing Ye Yu staring at his face, Lou Yue asked again.

"Ah...... It's nothing, it's nothing......" Ye Yu hurriedly looked away and pretended to smile lightly. "You go get busy first. I'm really fine. ”

Lou Yue nodded, and then hurriedly left the ward.

…… Alas...... After all, I still can't ask......

Ye Yu lay down on the bed, looking at the pale ceiling. Trying to sort through the chaos of thoughts.

Are they really just "dreams"? But why is it so true? And also...... The "ancient tomb" in the examination room...... Mural...... Also, Zhou Jinping......

Ye Yu closed his eyes and felt that his head began to swell again.

Was the scene of this exam all arranged by the "Director-General"? If that's the case, then the answer to these questions...... There should be only ...... The Chief...... Right? If you can...... Ask her in person...... That's it......

Tiredness gradually crept up, Ye Yu thought, and slowly fell into a deep sleep-

In the dim, damp basement, the man was quickly disassembling small electronic devices and putting them in his duffel bag.

The man was dressed in a shabby military coat, his beard was unkempt, and his gray hair was disheveled like a bird's nest due to neglect, showing a greasy and dirty feeling, which made him look like a down-and-out vagabond.

However, there is no such downcast in the eyes of this "tramp", but a kind of sobriety and fierceness that is extremely inconsistent with his image, and there is even a faint fierceness in the depths of his pupils - a violent color that belongs to an outlaw.

There weren't many things in the small basement, and the man was about to pick up his bag and turn around to leave, when suddenly, his movements stopped.

"Click......"

The sound of a bullet being loaded was accompanied by a delicate and charming female voice, which came abruptly from behind.

"Oops, it seems that I came just in time, and I won't be able to see you if I'm a step too late~"

The man turned around and looked coldly at the beautiful woman at the door who was holding a gun to face him, and was silent.

"Hehe, there is nowhere to find the iron shoes...... It's been eight years, and we thought you were hanging up a long time ago. The woman chuckled softly, but there was a chill in her tone.

"I've finally found you...... Zhou Jinping! (To be continued.) )