I returned to the Tongzilin Entry-Exit Health Check Center this afternoon to collect my [medical report](https://mgx.me/another-round-of-medical-tests/). With my medical certificate and test results in hand, it was time to head to the Chengdu Public Security Bureau (PSB) to submit my renewal application.  Luckily, it wasn't a busy afternoon for them. I joined the queue. When it was my turn, I presented my documents - passport, supporting paperwork, and medical report. The officer verified everything was in order before handing out the application form. After completing the form, he gave me a slip with a token number. Later, I went to counter A and applied for the residence permit renewal. After a brief interview and filling in details to their system, they gave me a receipt. It says I can collect my passport on February 1, 2024. I can also legally stay or travel anywhere in China by rail or air on the strength of this receipt. One task down! With the submission over, I headed home to finish some pending work tasks.  Then, I set up Telegram & Slack AI assistant bots that source real-time information from the internet -- more like discount perplexity. It can also help me with event, flight, hotel, image, and video searches.