After Zhang Xudong and his friends returned to the village, those families had already exchanged grain and vegetables, and had gathered tables, chairs and benches to prepare three tables full of food.
Zhang Xudong handed the quota issue to Zhang Dazhuang and left it alone.
He and He Jingxian chatted and laughed while having a meal with everyone, and then left Xiangyang Brigade amid everyone's thanks.
Freed from trivial matters, Zhang Xudong felt relaxed and took the entrance examination in a happy mood.
Then he began to plan how to spend his summer vacation.
Although He Jingxian will go to Jiayin County after receiving the results, it makes no difference whether they are separated or not, so there is no need to be sad.
What he cared about was that five children were about to arrive and he had to arrange rooms for them to live in.
Now there are many rooms but few people at home, so all we need to do is prepare the bed and mattress.
On the second day after the exam, Zhang Xudong didn't see the kids coming, but he did see the Taoist priest.
Zhang Xudong felt a little uneasy when he saw the old Taoist priest just drinking water without saying anything.
"Master Dao, you have already drunk three bowls of water.
No matter how delicious our water is, you still have to drink it in moderation, right?
What happened to make you so worried?"
The old Taoist put down the water bowl and sighed, saying:
"The arrangements made for us have finally come to fruition, and things have changed dramatically.
We don’t know whether this result is good or bad for us.”
Zhang Xudong asked doubtfully, "What on earth was arranged to make you so confused?"
After hearing this, the old Taoist asked:
"Dongzi, have you ever heard of the name 'Strategic Science Corps'?"
Zhang Xudong shook his head blankly. He had never heard of this name.
The Taoist priest continued, “After the mysterious theft of gold in the United States, the police were unable to solve the case.
Later, news came out that they had dispatched a mysterious organization to investigate the case.
This organization is the Strategic Science Corps of the United States.
After investigation, they concluded that the gold was stolen by someone with special abilities using a special method."
Having said that, the old Taoist glanced at Zhang Xudong and continued:
"This conclusion led the American government to strengthen its research and control over special humans.
They monitor and manage those with special abilities through the Strategic Science Corps.
Now, all countries that have received the news are deeply affected.
Our country is no exception. The public security system has established a special affairs handling bureau.
All of us were included in it and were managed uniformly by the department.
This special affairs bureau has two tasks: one is to monitor and deal with special groups and situations that arise in the country.
For example, last winter, various supplies inexplicably appeared in some places.
The other is to fight against the invasion of special groups from abroad."
Zhang Xudong asked in confusion: "Isn't this a good thing?
Who would want to live in a foreign country when you can stay at home?
You're just changing your job direction, what's there to worry about?"
The old Taoist sighed and said, "It's not as simple as you think.
It’s true that only family members know their own business!
The reason why we wanted to send all the young people out in the beginning was,
It is because we, the guardians, have reached a period of transition again, and we urgently need to lie low and rest.
According to past experience, this stage cannot be recovered without the efforts of several generations over one or two hundred years.
You are well aware of Zhao Peng and Zhou Yanan's strengths. In your eyes, they are nothing.
But they are both already the best among the younger generation.
The generation above them had already perished in the war while fighting against the invasion of the Japanese ancient warriors.
The strongest fighting force we have left is the dozen or so old guys on the top of the mountain.
In this situation, do you think we can still shoulder the responsibility of being guardians?
We really can't do anything about that Special Affairs Bureau."
After hearing what the Taoist said, Zhang Xudong said nothing and just stared at him with his big eyes.
He Jingxian said to the old Taoist impatiently: "Okay, stop playing the victim.
Just state your purpose directly.
Aren’t you just planning to take over Brother Dong?
You've done this more than once or twice, so why are you embarrassed? "
The old Taoist sighed and said, "Girl, don't worry, this is where I'm in trouble.
I don’t know what those people above are thinking.
All of us were taken directly to the management bureau.
But they are very easy-going towards you two big Buddhas.
They asked me to ask for your opinion.
If you two want to participate, then you can participate. If you don’t want to participate, then you can continue your studies and talk about it after you graduate.
However, I always feel that the ultimate support of this Special Affairs Bureau still lies on you two.
Moreover, the department has already issued transfer orders to Jingya's parents, brother, and Sima Nianfang.
They will also be transferred to the logistics and internal security departments of the Special Affairs Bureau.
Tell me, can you have nothing to do with this Special Affairs Bureau?"
After listening to the old Taoist's words, Zhang Xudong patted his forehead and said:
"I said, sir, during this long time, didn't the leader say anything else to you?
For example, how did you get the Lin family to donate food?
For example, how did those Hong Kong businessmen contact you to donate those machines and equipment?
After hearing this, the old Taoist suddenly realized what was going on. He said in frustration:
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