My Professions Have Too Much Personality - Chapter 131 - 106: 2 Professions, Who Dares Not Give This Great Venerable Face? (Part 2)

Chapter 131: Chapter 106: 2 Professions, Who Dares Not Give This Great Venerable Face? (Part 2)

Gu Bing had specially mentioned him yesterday, and Zhang Yunqing had confirmed it: this was the guy who had invited him to a banquet.

And today, he was here in person.

His profession was said to be unusual, causing his eyes to turn one black and one white. He was currently a Tier Three Professional, and extremely close to reaching Tier Four.

“Brother Su…” Ming Lin said amicably, holding a bottle of grayish-yellow wine. “Forgive me for showing up unannounced. I hope I’m not disturbing you.”

“Not at all. Please, come in.” Su Chen stepped aside, saying politely, “I wasn’t expecting you, so I haven’t prepared anything.”

“This isn’t any fine wine.” Ming Lin sat at the dining table with a chuckle. He glanced at the large meat buns on a plate and remarked in surprise, “Cyan Python Pork? What a coincidence. It’s the perfect pairing for this wine…”

“This wine is smooth and delicate, perfect for the morning. It really gets the mind going.”

’Tsk… So he knew what I was eating for breakfast before he even arrived. Impressive.’

Su Chen understood perfectly. The man was flexing. He didn’t mind, though. He took the wine and had No. Zero pour two glasses.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries. Seeing that Su Chen never asked why he was there, Ming Lin inwardly revised his assessment of him. ’This man is very patient.’

He couldn’t be bothered with any more small talk, so he got straight to the point. “That said, you two certainly caused a commotion yesterday. The number of Core Seeds suddenly increased by two. The powers within the Judicial Court are probably in for a reshuffle.”

“I’ve heard whispers,” Su Chen said with a helpless air. “I tried my best to refuse, but the Chief Judge is… decisive. There was nothing I could do.”

’So shameless.’ Ming Lin almost lost his composure. His own teacher had been there; how could he not know the details?

He could only play along. “Outstanding individuals deserve better resources. It’s only natural.”

Perhaps feeling a bit disgusted by his own words, Ming Lin quickly changed the subject, lowering his voice. “The Core Seeds went from four to six. Those other three old-timers are furious. They’re already riling up their subordinates, trying to stir up conflict.”

“But whatever you do, don’t get involved.”

A glint in his eye, Su Chen gave a cryptic smile. “They’re unhappy about it. Are you?”

“They became Core Seeds a long time ago, and their Talents are merely Red Gold. Naturally, they feel threatened. But you, me, and that Zhu Xuan… we’re all Mo Cui. We’re in a different league,” Ming Lin said with a confident smile.

“Competition breeds progress.”

“What a noble sentiment,” Su Chen said, his tone full of false admiration. “I’d say the Chief Judge’s seat has your name on it.”

’What a load of crap.’ Ming Lin waved his hands dismissively, once again adjusting his assessment of Su Chen. He was starting to think this guy was going to be a handful.

“That Zhu Xuan… even before officially joining the Judicial Court, he’s already amassed a huge following. He seems powerful, but he’s also made himself the primary target,” Ming Lin said, shaking his head. “A lot of his people are already involved, stirring up public opinion and protesting.”

“Caught in a dilemma,” Su Chen stated succinctly.

’And smart, too…’ Ming Lin’s eyes narrowed. He nodded. “Exactly. His followers are all new recruits from this year. They don’t have the foundation. The moment they clash with the veterans, if he can’t resolve it, he’ll lose all credibility.”

Being a leader isn’t just about the perks; it’s about responsibility.

If you can’t handle things for your people, who’s going to stick their neck out for you?

Ming Lin offered a probing compliment. “You’re the smart one, though. Staying solo, watching the drama from the sidelines. No one can touch you.”

“I wasn’t thinking that far ahead,” Su Chen said with a laugh. “I just can’t be bothered with all the social maneuvering.”

For a moment, Ming Lin couldn’t read Su Chen’s intentions. Was he genuinely too lazy to recruit anyone, or was he just biding his time?

He had come with the intention of recruiting him, but Su Chen was so smooth and deflective that he didn’t know how to broach the subject.

Still, he hadn’t expected to win him over with just a few words. Subduing a talent like this would take time.

The stars had to align—the right time, the right place, the right people.

So, he decided to use this meeting to show as much goodwill as possible.

“You and I think alike, Younger Brother Su. A pity… I can no longer afford to just look out for myself,” Ming Lin said with a wry smile, then continued:

“The four-Core-Seed structure has been in place for a long time. It had its flaws, but for the most part, it was functional.”

“But with the rollout of the Dome Light System, the population exploded, and more and more talented individuals began to emerge.”

“In recent years, the number of Red Gold Level Professionals who have gathered in the Inner Courtyard alone has surpassed thirty.”

Su Chen grew thoughtful. ’Back when the population was smaller, a Red Gold Level Talent was treated like a priceless, fragile treasure.’

But now, new Red Gold Talents appeared every year. Having three of the four Core Seeds be only Red Gold Level… it had become hard for people to accept.

Ming Lin continued, “But those guys have the advantage of an early start. They became Core Seeds long ago and have already gathered powerful factions around themselves.”

“Even the Chief Judge couldn’t just strip them of their status. His only choice was to make an exception and add more Core Seed positions.”

Su Chen understood what he meant. Time was their advantage. Even if others were also Red Gold Level, the incumbents were older, stronger, and had larger factions, leaving no room for anyone else to rise.

Ming Lin sighed. “The structure had become stagnant, but beneath the still water, the currents were churning. The Chief Judge has been looking for a better way to shake things up.”

“It seems he’s found a way, and you two are the catalyst. All you have to do is wait for the outcome.”

This wasn’t a hint; it was an outright declaration. The internal structure of the Judicial Court was about to undergo a massive transformation, and for the time being, the best course of action was to do nothing.

Su Chen pondered for a moment before replying with genuine sincerity, “Thank you for the advice. I understand.”