[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-the-cleanup-crew":3,"chapter-i-m-the-cleanup-crew-i-m-the-cleanup-crew-chapter-857":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I'm the Cleanup Crew!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2286693,4472,"Chapter 857","i-m-the-cleanup-crew-chapter-857",857,"\u003Cp>How dare you even bring up merit rewards?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Li Ang’s proposal, the Red-haired Director felt a sharp toothache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Li Ang’s reasoning had almost no flaws, and upon close scrutiny he did technically qualify for merit rewards, normally after committing so many offenses, people would just hide and hope not to be noticed—how could anyone dare think of seeking further rewards?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, remember over two months ago, when this little rascal first joined, he was so shy and hesitant asking me for field duty allowances, acting like he didn’t want to take advantage of the Bureau—even how to properly claim Bureau expenses, I had to teach him myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, barely three months later, he’s quietly turned into a seasoned veteran, even mastering advanced tactics like “treating a funeral as a celebration,” casually and effortlessly—just who the hell did he learn this from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting a moment without a reply from the Red-haired Director, Li Ang blinked, sensing she might be stuck on some mental hurdle, then cautiously urged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For the Kingdom, royal members secured their safety, the Princess gained a chance to shine, the Kingdom gained a wise monarch, and ordinary people gained a more hopeful future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for our Bureau, we averted the crisis without casualties, uncovered a conspiracy to maintain stability, and displayed our strength to deter potential threats—this is clearly all good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since so many benefited and gained a better future, a few minor ‘rough edges’ in execution hardly matter… That’s what you taught me: one thing at a time, right~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, so I taught you this? Then never mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rolling her eyes, the Red-haired Director looked at Li Ang—oily to the core, utterly slick—and said dryly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go back and file the paperwork. Once it’s done, I’ll submit it for your merit reward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Director!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing he’d finally cleared the hurdle, Li Ang smiled and pulled out a folder, handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already written it up. Could you check it for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the merit reward application on her desk, the Red-haired Director’s lip twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What…? I just made up my mind, and you already have it ready? Are you seriously that over-prepared?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And these—two reimbursement requests. The blue cover is for the Kingdom, the purple one is for the Bureau.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the Red-haired Director’s bewildered expression, Li Ang pulled out two more documents and said solemnly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During the defense of Wang Gong, not only did I lose a valuable anomaly, but the five hundred-plus participants—the… uh… enthusiastic citizens—also spent days preparing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They paid out of pocket for weapons, pooled money to buy blocking trucks, dug up roadbeds overnight, and monitored Wang Gong… All in all, those days were truly grueling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most of them had little money, many had no steady jobs, and their financial situations were poor, so I thought the Kingdom should reimburse them—don’t let them suffer losses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t technically wrong… but you spent rebel funds and now want the Kingdom to reimburse you? Can you be any more brazen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wordlessly taking the two reimbursement forms, the Red-haired Director couldn’t help asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll submit it for you… but I can’t control the Kingdom’s approval—no guarantee it’ll pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem. I already discussed it with the Princess. If you submit it, it’ll definitely pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right, that’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually stowing the reimbursement forms, the Red-haired Director couldn’t help asking curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re engaged to the Princess—seeing her shouldn’t be hard. Why not just hand it to her yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Red-haired Director’s question, it was now Li Ang’s turn to twitch his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could hand it to her myself, but since she shed the “suppression” on her head, she’s become even more reckless—if I go to her, it might turn into: “Your Highness, you wouldn’t want your subordinates to miss out on reimbursement, would you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My… uh… this is because I just stormed Wang Gong. To avoid suspicion, I should avoid seeing her for now… By the way, Director!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Offering a reason he didn’t even believe, Li Ang quickly changed the subject, his expression slightly curious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you gain from your trip to the Dream Realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she knew Li Ang was clearly dodging the issue, the Red-haired Director couldn’t help smiling proudly at his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I gained a lot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Sounds like good news?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ang raised an eyebrow, surprised and delighted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you find the Water-Bearer’s sleeping body in the Dream Realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… no.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red-haired Director’s smile faded slightly, then she cleared her throat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I captured his most loyal subordinate—not a wasted trip… Oh, by the way, you know this person—it’s that female journalist, Nicole.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nicole?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the familiar name, Li Ang thought for a moment, then his eyes brightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember the Black Goat’s tail was on her? If you caught her, that means…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. That’s what you’re thinking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red-haired Director smiled sweetly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations. This tail, plus the previous horn, heart, and stomach—you now have four of the seven parts of that goat. You’re close to awakening this near-divine demon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Ang nodded eagerly. He’d once thought the Seven Goat Parts were out of reach—now he’d already gathered four. Thinking about it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…kinda underwhelming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reviewing what he possessed, Li Ang’s excitement dimmed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a newcomer like him, the Goat Parts set was certainly impressive—but compared to anomalies like the [Unfair Serpent Pact], [Screaming Hand], or [Dream Invader], which could affect gods, the entire Goat Parts set only totaled 60 contamination points—it was a bit of a letdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though abilities like Bloodshed Never Ceases, Inciting Rage, and Dominating Substitution were useful, the Goat Parts series was merely “near-divine” rank, and the Goat’s Whip had shattered—no one knew if it was repaired—and its upper limit seemed low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Ang’s expression, the Red-haired Director blinked her beautiful fox-like eyes, teasingly asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Now that you’ve got better anomalies, you’re looking down on that stupid goat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine. It’s normal to feel that way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Li Ang, who seemed slightly embarrassed, the Red-haired Director crossed her legs and smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I felt the same once. After acquiring [Blood-Soaked Lock of Hair], I realized most of my anomalies were weaker than it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And [Blood-Soaked Lock of Hair] was versatile—perception, defense, sealing, destruction… every problem I faced, it solved. Over time, I got used to relying on it for everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its unmatched destructive power, anything with a physical body was nothing before me. In the entire Cleanup Bureau, only the Director who could command Dayshade and the White Goat Director who wielded the Annihilation Secret Art dared claim they could beat me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, the Red-haired Director paused slightly, then said seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But my most important anomaly… hmm… never mind, explaining is too troublesome. Just come over and touch it.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1140,"2026-06-20T03:18:35.371Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","104c381119ea887ac10ff814b99baec4b41d1057f9b08052cd9371126c3f72d7","i-m-the-cleanup-crew-chapter-858","i-m-the-cleanup-crew-chapter-856",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-the-cleanup-crew-cover.jpg"]