Wasteland Border Inspector - Chapter 495
Chapter 495: Chapter 180: Intense Assessment and Developments Everywhere!
Cheng Ye shook his head lightly. Even Ding Yishan had confidence in him, so how could he not be sure of himself?
As long as the examination doesn’t focus on the inspector’s individual abilities, bringing Wang Kang into a collaboration project is completely feasible.
Moreover, if it’s a 22-member group, how should five people from a place like Dapo Town compete?
Cheng Ye continued reading and soon understood the rules for the second batch.
Unlike the first batch where they drew lots to form pairs for a face-off, this time everyone on the list had one vote to choose a partner.
The selection wasn’t limited to the group; they could also pick inspectors who were eliminated in the first round, such as Gu Xinjing and Garcia, who were defeated by Matthew Lee and Song Hai, respectively, and are now on the backup list.
However, there was a restriction in the rules. If one doesn’t select a group member but chooses an eliminated person instead, the examination confrontation will be random without the ability to choose questions freely.
This was not only a compensation for the disadvantages within the group but also somewhat limited the advantage of “two strong partners joining forces.”
“Not bad,” Cheng Ye sighed with relief, “With the option to vote for a partner, there’s no need to worry about not drawing Wang Kang.”
But it’s evident that this rule wasn’t specially designed by Ding Yishan for him; rather, it’s more likely a predetermined plan for the second batch.
Firstly, the important points for the first batch have been decided, forming the basic framework of power balance. With this framework in place, satellite cities below it automatically form their positions.
For instance, in Wenlu County, contracted by Lin Bao and three people, if Dapo Town seeks assistance, it would naturally go to Lin Bao for help rather than Zhou Changhai or Evan Davidson.
Secondly, the second batch of points shifted focus from regional advantages to local characteristics, making familiar partners boost their cooperation’s harmony, allowing faster exploitation of these features and speeding up construction.
More importantly, it gives a chance to the first-round eliminated candidates.
These individuals may not lack capability; perhaps they simply had bad luck like Gu Xinjing and drew an incompatible Western inspector.
With the ability to vote and pair, this truly utilizes the eliminated candidates’ full potential, which can be considered fair.
“The complexities and the arrangements intended for each individual are better left for those above to ponder.”
Cheng Ye stopped thinking about it any further, exited the second piece of information, and opened the third and fourth ones.
These two were purely mundane lists, lacking any significant substance.
He glanced over a pile of penalty clauses and skipped them, for the rules were defined too flexibly, none clearly listed.
Like the clause forbidding personal gain during the satellite city construction.
How is personal gain defined?
If an inspector drinks fifty bags out of a thousand bags of Nutrient Paste, does it count?
If they request building materials to first repair their own office space and add some unnecessary comfort configurations, does it count?
Even after Dapo Town’s hydroelectric plant is repaired and used for personal charging, does it count?
Without explicit clarification, the rules became flexible terms with little meaning in restriction.
Similarly, there’s the rule of disqualification in case of large-scale casualties, which could even result in the inspector’s qualification being revoked, forcing them to start anew from the intern stage.
“Large-scale” usually implies tens of thousands, but the first batch of satellite cities can accommodate up to fifty thousand people within half a year.
If a fifth of the people can perish, it’s undoubtedly an invasion from the source or a significant malicious infection source mixed in. In that scenario, whether inspectors can survive is uncertain, so punishment becomes irrelevant.
Moreover, the core of an inspector’s contract isn’t just construction but also defense; neither can be absent.
If he were to start construction in Dapo Town, the first to be built wouldn’t be residential houses but inspection stations.
Stabilizing internally is key before expanding outward.
“I’ll need to notify Wang Kang promptly…”
Cheng Ye was just thinking of getting up when Wang Kang ran up, looking panicked.
Clearly, it wasn’t just panic; there was also an uncontrollable excitement and agitation mixed with confusion and uncertainty.
Cheng Ye seldom saw such complex emotions on a person’s face, but considering Wang Kang’s experiences these days, perhaps if he survives several years, becomes a High-level Inspector at an inspection station, his story could become a legend for future generations to evaluate.
After all, no intern inspector has ever started off at the southern rapid station.
Nor has any inspector encountered a widespread Void Mist disaster in their first week of duty.
Even more outrageous, he’s currently about to venture out for contracting work, leading thousands to construct satellite cities.
“Brother Cheng…” Wang Kang rushed up to him. Cheng Ye looked down, and couldn’t help but laugh.
This silly child even wore mismatched shoes, with a left foot in a tourist shoe and a right foot in a work safety boot.
“Calm down, come in with me first,”
Cheng Ye nodded slightly, signaling for them to go into the room.
He casually picked up a broom and dustpan from behind the door and handed them over, “Sweep and mop the floor first, calm your thoughts.”
Wang Kang’s lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he ultimately nodded, grabbing the broom and began to sweep earnestly.
During such times, maintaining composure is more crucial than anything else.
While Wang Kang was busy sweeping, Cheng Ye planned to wash up when suddenly the Defense Communication sounded.
The screen flashed with the name “Yang Xingwen.”
They had exchanged numbers previously and occasionally made phone calls to maintain their relationship, but these were merely polite conversations with no in-depth exchanges.
Now that he’s calling, is he hoping to team up?
Cheng Ye picked up the receiver in the corner on the fifth floor, immediately hearing Yang Xingwen’s cheerful voice: “Chief Cheng, good morning! Have you seen the new announcement?”