"nervous?"
The moment Jiang Nian'an stepped into the Beijing base, she looked down and smiled at Qi Xing.
Qi Xing subconsciously touched his violently pounding heart, forcing a smile, "A little."
"Don't be nervous, things will be resolved smoothly."
Jiang Nian'an naturally took his hand, glanced at the crowd, and then walked straight toward the patrolling defense team.
Jiang Nian'an was a familiar face to the people of the Beijing Defense Force.
"Miss Jiang!"
The defense team members came forward to greet her, and the captain in charge looked at her and smiled, "Is there something you need from us?"
"Yes!" Jiang Nian'an nodded with a slight smile. "I would like to ask you to take me to see the base commander."
Qi Xing, who had been keeping his head down like a quail as the defense squad walked over, suddenly raised his head upon hearing this.
Should we go directly to see the base commander?
Qi Xing's young heart was deeply shaken.
This kind-hearted older sister he stumbled upon seems to be some kind of important person!
The members of the defense squad exchanged glances, sensing that something big was about to happen.
Without the slightest hesitation, the captain of the defense squad instructed his team members to continue patrolling before gesturing for Jiang Nian'an to proceed.
Then he walked ahead and led the way, only occasionally glancing at Qi Xing out of the corner of his eye.
This child looks somewhat familiar.
He wanted to ask Qi Xing about his identity, but when his eyes caught sight of Jiang Nian'an's indifferent profile, he silently swallowed his question.
There are some questions that are not appropriate for someone in his position to ask.
Before long, a magnificent and solemn building came into view.
A huge, eye-catching sign hangs prominently above the building—'Base Office'.
At this moment, standing at the bottom of the wide steps of the office building was a slightly overweight middle-aged man.
He stood there quietly, his gaze calmly fixed on the distance, exuding an air of composure and unhurriedness.
This is Zheng Yiwen, the base manager of the Beijing base.
"Miss Jiang!"
When Zheng Yiwen saw Jiang Nian'an, he immediately smiled and strode over, his attitude very enthusiastic.
"Commander Zheng!"
Jiang Nian'an quickened her pace and greeted him politely yet warmly.
"I didn't want to bother you today, but after hearing what this child said, I thought it over and decided to come and bother you anyway."
"oh?"
Zheng Yiwen frowned slightly, glanced down at Qi Xing who dared not look up at him, and his expression became serious. "Let's go inside and talk."
"good!"
Jiang Nian'an pulled Qi Xing and followed Zheng Yiwen into the office, and they went up to the third-floor reception room.
"Please have a seat, both of you."
Zheng Yiwen invited them to sit on the sofa and personally poured two glasses of water.
"Thanks."
Jiang Nian'an thanked him and turned to Qi Xing, who was sitting right next to her, and said, "Qi Xing, tell Commander Zheng again what you told me earlier."
Qi Xing is really nervous right now.
The person in charge of Group 67 was the highest-ranking person he had ever met in his short life. He could easily decide his life or death, but he was not qualified to speak face-to-face with the base commander.
But now, he can sit opposite the base commander and ask the base commander to listen to him.
"elder sister!"
Even though Qi Xing is mature, he is still a child, and subconsciously seeks Jiang Nian'an's help.
Jiang Nian'an nodded slightly to him, giving him an encouraging look.
Qi Xing gained courage from this and started talking to Zheng Yiwen about the orphanage.
As Qi Xing recounted his story, Zheng Yiwen's expression grew increasingly grim, until finally he slammed his hand hard on the table.
He hadn't been paying attention to the orphanage for a while, and some people had become so audacious!
"Chief Zheng, if I remember correctly, the welfare home's food and supplies are now entirely provided by the six of us, and you provide the personnel to manage it."
We completely trusted the base, so we never assigned anyone to participate in its management, but now this has happened.
They line their own pockets, beat and verbally abuse children, and even disregard human life. Who gave them the audacity? Whose power are they relying on?
Jiang Nian'an's tone was very sharp, and she did not soften her tone at all, even though the person sitting opposite her was the highest commander of the base.
Zheng Yiwen tried to speak several times but couldn't find a suitable opportunity, so he could only wait for the emotionally charged Jiang Nian'an to finish speaking.
"Chief Zheng, regarding this matter, the base must give us a reasonable explanation and a resolution; otherwise, we can only resolve this matter in our own way."
If this causes any friction between the two sides, please forgive me, Base Commander.
"Alright, alright, little girl, I know you're angry, but don't be angry yet!"
Zheng Yiwen was originally full of anger, but seeing Jiang Nian'an getting angrier and angrier, he calmed down and even felt a little amused.
He didn't say he wouldn't care!
"Don't worry, I will investigate this matter thoroughly and will not tolerate anyone," Zheng Yiwen assured him solemnly.
Having gotten the answer she wanted, Jiang Nian'an nodded. "I naturally believe the base commander's guarantee."
Zheng Yiwen smiled without saying a word, then picked up her thermos and took two sips of water.
His gentle demeanor reminded Jiang Nian'an of her adoptive father.
Zheng Yiwen's good temper made Jiang Nian'an feel embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, I got a little agitated just now and my tone wasn't very good. Please be magnanimous, Base Commander, don't hold it against me!"
"Oh, you little rascal, now you know how to be embarrassed?"
Zheng Yiwen picked up her water glass, took a sip, and glanced at her with a helpless expression.
Jiang Nian'an smiled, looked down at her toes, and said nothing.
"It's almost lunchtime at the orphanage, why don't we go check it out?"
Zheng Yiwen glanced at the wall clock and made a suggestion.
"good!"
Jiang Nian'an was planning to visit the orphanage, so she readily agreed.
Just as he stood up, he remembered the real purpose of his trip, and said to Zheng Yiwen, "Chief Zheng, I still have some things to hand over to the research institute. Why don't you have some more tea first?"
"Okay, I'll drink some more tea."
Zheng Yiwen said this, but went behind his desk to deal with official business.
He was incredibly busy all day, and if this little girl hadn't suddenly come looking for him, he wouldn't have had a moment to sit down and have a proper cup of hot water.
Seeing this, Jiang Nian'an didn't disturb them any further. She got up and quietly led Qi Xing out the door.
After going downstairs, Jiang Nian'an settled Qi Xing in a seat against the wall on the first floor and instructed him, "Qi Xing, it's inconvenient for me to take you to the research institute. Just sit here and wait for me."
"I understand, sister." Qi Xing nodded obediently.
Jiang Nian'an patted his head, asked the guard at the door to look after him for a while, and then hurried towards the research institute.
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