Leaning back in his chair, he turned to stare at Liu Kai, who was lost in thought in the passenger seat.

He said with a heavy heart, "Sigh... this time it really is a mixed bag of joy and sorrow."

"Oh? What do you mean by that, Commander Shen?"

"I'm glad you're alright. At least I can give that old bastard Yang Hongchang an explanation."

At this point, Shen Shiwei rubbed his temples and said, "What I'm worried about is how to deal with the Feng family later."

Liu Kai was somewhat puzzled: "Didn't Secretary Qiu already come up with a solution today? Just follow the plan."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shiwei glared at Liu Kai in annoyance.

"Making a plan is only the first step; the difficulty lies in execution."

"The Feng family is not so easily fooled. If you want to do something under their noses or even pass on false information to them, you must walk on thin ice and not make the slightest mistake."

"You've managed to absolve yourself of all responsibility by simply holding the title of deputy director and signing documents whenever you feel like it. I really envy those of you who have no burdens on your shoulders."

Upon hearing this, Liu Kai smiled sheepishly and said, "The capable should do more, but my abilities are limited, so I won't cause any trouble."

"Heh, is it due to limited ability? Or is it deliberate concealment?"

Shen Shiwei then changed the subject: "On another note, although you are just a figurehead, you are indeed a deputy director-level official, and this rank will not be revoked even if the world returns to normal in the future."

“This is a much higher starting point than your father-in-law Yang Hongchang. When he was your age, he was just a common soldier.”

Upon hearing this, Liu Kai didn't seem particularly happy. He sighed softly, "It was all earned by risking our lives."

Although he would never become a traitor, he has always resisted joining the government as free labor.

Unexpectedly, despite this twist of fate, he ultimately could not escape his destiny.

If he had a choice, he would rather be a wealthy man who lives a life of leisure than a high-ranking official with great power.