AWB Chapter 230 Military Intervention
Chapter 230 Military Intervention
Harbin.
The Inspection Office Building.
Director's office.
"Dr. Hong, you are such a busy person, how come you have time to visit my humble place today?" Zheng Tao greeted him warmly with a smile, extending his right hand.
"Director Zheng, please don't tease me! I have indeed been very busy lately, but no matter how busy I am, I can't forget my old friend. As soon as I finished my work, I rushed over to catch up with you!" Hong Tao replied with a hearty laugh, tightly grasping Zheng Tao's outstretched hand.
"Heh, you bastard..." Zheng Tao drawled, looking at Hong Tao with a half-smile.
"Alright, Director Zheng, let's stop beating around the bush. You know my personality."
“Even Old Zheng said I’m the kind of person who doesn’t come to the temple without a reason. So, I’ve come to see you today because I have something to ask of you!” Hong Tao said directly, his signature smile still on his face.
"Haha! I knew it!"
"Alright, just tell me then, which talent in my inspection department have you taken a fancy to this time? I'll think about it!" Zheng Tao asked with interest, arms crossed.
"Hehe, nothing really escapes your discerning eyes!"
"It's like this, do you remember what happened at the City Balcony last time? Shi Tao specifically mentioned to me that the young man in charge of the inspection work named Xiao Chen, saying that this young inspector showed extraordinary courage when faced with an emergency."
"I later checked his past performance records and found that he was outstanding in all aspects and fully met the personnel requirements of our special operations department."
"So... do you think it's possible to let our special operations team have this talent?" Hong Tao looked at Zheng Tao expectantly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
However, when Director Zheng heard the name "Xiao Chen," he was visibly stunned, and a subtle, unusual glint flashed in his eyes.
But he quickly regained his composure and nodded nonchalantly.
"Dr. Hong, are you special agents now so indiscriminate in your selection of personnel?"
"You won't even let a junior inspector intern go?" Director Zheng teased, half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Sigh! There's nothing I can do! I think you, Director Zheng, have received some information about the problems that exist within the military, haven't you?"
"To be honest, I really don't have the guts to hire the person they recommended!" Hong Tao said, looking directly into Director Zheng's eyes with a faint smile on his lips.
Upon hearing this, Director Zheng's eyes twitched involuntarily a few times, and an awkward, dry laugh appeared on his face.
Then, as if wanting to get out of this situation as soon as possible, he quickly changed the subject: "Okay, no problem! I agree! I can approve Xiao Chen's transfer order, but if he doesn't want to, I can't force him."
"Haha, OK! Just hearing you say that makes me feel really at ease!"
"Once this matter is handled smoothly, I will definitely invite you to taste my treasured Maozi. That's all for today!" Hong Tao said, while his sharp eyes caught the twitching corner of Director Zheng's eye.
However, he didn't say anything more, just casually raised his hand and waved, then turned around and strode away from the director's office.
Director Zheng sat quietly in his chair, watching Hong Tao's departing figure until it disappeared from sight.
Then, he slowly extended one hand, gently supporting himself on the armrest of the chair, and expressionlessly turned his gaze to the sun hanging high in the sky outside the window, radiating dazzling light. He let out a soft, sarcastic chuckle: "Heh... Choosing sides, huh!"
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at the same time.
the other side.
Special operations base.
"Hey Director Zhong, don't you have any matters to attend to at the Special Affairs Bureau? You've been here for most of the day!" Ma Tao said helplessly, rubbing his forehead as he looked at Zhong Guanghua, who was sitting leisurely across from him at his desk, sipping his tea at a leisurely pace.
Zhong Guanghua smiled slightly, gently put down his exquisite teacup, and slowly replied, "Oh, Dr. Ma, don't be in such a hurry. The Harbin Special Operations Bureau doesn't need me as its director for the time being. There are several deputy directors there to fill in. Losing one of me won't cause any major trouble."
Then, he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued, "Besides, even if I rush back to my office now, I'm afraid I'll be met with a series of urgent calls from the military."
“Rather than going back to face those headaches, I’d rather find some peace and quiet here with you.” After saying that, Director Zhong smugly shook the teacup in his hand.
Just then, as Ma Tao was about to say a few more words of advice, Hong Tao pushed open the office door and strode straight in.
"Senior brother, you should hurry up and get to work in the lab. The summoner of the Tuona Armor will be here soon. Leave this to me."
Upon hearing this, Ma Tao nodded without hesitation and then quickly turned and left the office.
After all, he was just a pure researcher and had no way to deal with Director Zhong's shameless behavior.
Now that Hong Tao has returned to handle this matter, that's perfect. It's the perfect opportunity to pass this hot potato to him.
Immediately, the once bustling office fell silent, leaving only Director Zhong and Yu Hongtao.
The two sat facing each other, exchanging few words, each silently picking up their teacups and taking a sip of the fragrant tea.
Time passed by, second by second.
Director Zhong finally broke the silence. He put down his teacup and looked at Yu Hongtao with a half-smile, saying, "Dr. Hong, aren't you even a little curious about why I've been lingering here?"
Upon hearing this, Hong Tao raised his head, calmly glanced at Director Zhong opposite him, and then replied indifferently:
"Not curious."
Director Zhong couldn't help but smack his lips.
"You're being so boring! If you don't keep up with my questions, how am I supposed to explain this to you later?"
However, Hong Tao remained unmoved and responded in his usual indifferent tone: "You can choose not to say, anyway, I have no interest in knowing about this matter."
Faced with Yu Hongtao's stubbornness, Director Zhong was so angry he almost jumped up.
"Well, you win! But since we've already come this far, I guess I'll have to tell you!"
"This morning, Major General Quan Jin from the military personally called my office! And the first thing he asked me for was the Kaixa belt!"
After hearing these words, Yu Hongtao remained expressionless, simply saying:
"Oh! So you gave it to me?"
"Give it to me? I wouldn't give it to him! There's no way I would give it to him!"
Director Zhong jumped up from his chair like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, shouting angrily, "Does he think the Kaixa belt is something that can be taken out casually?"
"Besides, given his attitude, even if it were me, I wouldn't give it to him!"
"Oh, and then?"