Chapter 564: Choosing an Assistant
When Lin Shen arrived at the Celestial Master Institute, he saw that the normally quiet institute was particularly lively today, with many people standing outside the courtyard.
Chi Xinhuo, holding an electric baton, was there maintaining order with a loud voice.
Aunt Sai was at the main gate registering people, while the cleaning Taiger People were distributing number cards on the side.
Lin Shen entered the Celestial Master Institute and went directly to the usual guest hall, where he finally saw Ouyang Yudu.
"What's going on? Didn't you say only those in the photos were shortlisted? Why are there so many people outside?" Lin Shen roughly estimated, counting at least a thousand people.
"Those are temporary workers I've recruited for the Special Service Department, low pay, low responsibility, and they can take the fall," Ouyang Yudu explained.
"No official status given?" Lin Shen was somewhat surprised.
"How could I give them official status? If I did, many Top Nirvana Cultivators desiring permanent residence on Sky Pinnacle Star would be vying for the position. I could easily recruit some with far higher standards than these. These are hired for toil; just let them know we have slots available and give them hope for a permanent position. We don't need to actually give them much," Ouyang Yudu said, "You don't need to get involved with this; I can handle it."
"What about my assistant?" Lin Shen nodded, acknowledging that Ouyang Yudu was much better at this than he was, considering Ouyang Yudu was now in charge of a clan.
"They're the ones from the photos I sent, waiting outside for your interview. I've carefully selected them; each has their own abilities. You can choose for yourself." Ouyang Yudu had someone call in Interviewee No. 1.
The interviewee turned out to be a Taiger Person, extremely strong, clearly the kind who could take on ten opponents at once.
"My name is Northeast Tai, Ninth Turn Ascension, specialized in claw techniques…" The Taiger Person began by listing his various attributes and demonstrated the Black Tiger Heart Plucking Fist with restrained force.
Lin Shen looked over his resume and asked, "You've won the free combat competition on Sky Pinnacle Star three times?"
"It's four times, two in Base Mutation Level and two in Ascension Level. I will win the championship again in the next competition," Northeast Tai confidently declared.
"With such strength, why didn't you participate in the racial ranking wars?" Lin Shen asked another question.
"As an Ascender, I can't affect the racial rankings; participating would be meaningless," Northeast Tai replied.
Ouyang Yudu glanced at Lin Shen and said with a smile to Northeast Tai, "You can go back and wait for our notice. If we decide to hire you, we will inform you within three days."
Northeast Tai got up and left, clearly aware that his chances were slim.
"Strong combat ability, low level, can help you handle work, and if any problem arises, you can handle him," Ouyang Yudu commented on his reason for choosing Northeast Tai. Among those at the Ascension Level, Northeast Tai was the strongest combatant he could recruit.
"Let's keep looking," Lin Shen said, visibly dissatisfied.
Ouyang Yudu then called in Candidate No. 2, a broad and sturdy Piga Person.
"Introduce yourself, please," Ouyang Yudu said, seeing that Lin Shen had remained silent.
The Piga Person stood up and said, "My name is Big Smart, with an IQ test score of 208. I have a strong memory; I can remember anything at a glance. I'm skilled in observation and have strong surveillance and counter-surveillance capabilities."
"You said you have a strong memory, photographic memory. So, did you notice what I was holding in my hand when you came in?" Lin Shen asked Big Smart.
"Yes," Big Smart replied. "Even though there is a cup and a book in front of you, you haven't touched them. From the beginning to now, you've been holding the same resume in your hands, which isn't mine but belongs to the previous Taiger Person. And you're holding it upside down. Judging by your attitude, you didn't favor that Taiger Person, and you're not keen on me either, so goodbye."
Without further ado, Big Smart turned and left the guest hall.
"How about it? He's very smart and capable. Since your memory isn't too good, having him by your side can save you a lot of trouble. He can also take good care of your daily life so that you won't have to waste time and energy on trivial matters," Ouyang Yudu, having realized Lin Shen wasn't interested in Big Smart, still gave Big Smart a chance to show his abilities.
"He's indeed capable, but let's keep looking," Lin Shen remained unmoved.
Lin Shen had confidently entrusted the matter to Ouyang Yudu, but upon reviewing the photos sent by Ouyang Yudu, Lin Shen noticed a serious problem: Ouyang Yudu truly appreciated inner beauty. Stay tuned to empire
Therefore, the assistants he selected, like Big Smart and Northeast Tai, possessed considerable inner beauty.
One was smart, and one was strong, both capable of helping Lin Shen with many tasks.
The problem was that Lin Shen didn't need such assistants. He was already strong, and it wouldn't do to have someone even stronger than him, a stranger, by his side. So, for Lin Shen, whether an assistant could fight was irrelevant; after all, none were as strong as him.
As for someone like Big Smart, Lin Shen also couldn't use him. Being so clever that he could deduce so much from little clues, following him around, he would probably know even the color of Lin Shen's underwear. Lin Shen couldn't trust someone like that.
Lin Shen, not liking the choices, had Ouyang Yudu continue to bring in new people. The potential assistants Ouyang Yudu found indeed each had their own strengths.
Lin Shen saw several more candidates, all with remarkable qualities. There was even one who was an excellent cook, adept at various etiquettes and social interactions, resembling a butler.
Another was an all-rounder, familiar with all kinds of work and had a clear understanding of the Celestial Race's various interpersonal relationships.
Lin Shen watched but felt no connection until another candidate came in, making Lin Shen sit up straight.
"Introduce yourself," Lin Shen said, pleased as he compared the photo Ouyang Yudu had sent him with the person opposite him. There was almost no difference between the photo and the actual person; in fact, the person looked even better.
"Sister Hu, belonging to a small branch of the Taiger Clan, the White Taiger Clan, 25 years old, Ninth Turn Ascension, skilled in claw techniques…" Sister Hu began her introduction.
The White Taiger Clan differed from the Taiger Clan; the Taiger Clan had tiger heads, but Sister Hu, from the White Taiger Clan, only had a pair of white ears and a white tail characteristic of the Taiger Clan, looking no different from a human everywhere else.
Sister Hu had a shapely, athletic build, an expansive chest, and a face that radiated a majestic beauty. The key was that the word 'white' in White Taiger Clan was truly fitting; her skin was so white it seemed to glow.
"This one is good," Lin Shen nodded frequently as he listened.