Not bothered by details
The Chen family has three children in this generation: Chen Chao, Chen Jiu, and Chen Xi. Because their mother, Kang Lai, died in childbirth after giving birth to Chen Xi, the family has always doted on this youngest girl out of a sense of compensation.
Unlike Chen Chao's strict upbringing as heir and Chen Jiu's brutal special agent training, Chen Xi has always done whatever she wants like an ordinary person, without being tainted by the shadows of her family.
Her father, Chen Fei, gave her the best resources and the most relaxed environment, allowing her to live the happiest life.
Chen Chao was happy to protect his younger sister, allowing her to live a free and carefree life.
Because of this, Chenxi was raised to be confident and poised, and even a little bit willful, and was never bullied.
Currently, Chenxi owns an international trading company, which is a property of the Special Security Bureau. This company serves as one of the fronts for the Special Security Bureau to conduct international intelligence gathering and transmission. It is not required to actually make a profit; as long as it appears to be operating normally and does not incur too much loss, it is sufficient.
So Chenxi is actually very free, extremely free. She travels everywhere, makes friends, goes on adventures, and falls in love.
Chenxi grew up surrounded by love, but she wasn't spoiled. She understood what her family carried and what they had done to give her freedom, so she knew even more that she couldn't cause trouble for her family.
Informing Chen Chao before entering any intimate relationship is something she always does.
Her family gave her the freedom to embrace the world, but she must also know where the boundaries of that freedom lie.
People always help each other succeed.
Time always flies when you're with family. During the meal, Chenxi kept sharing her recent experiences with Chenchao: the interesting backpackers she met while trekking in the Kartakan, how thrilling and exhilarating her first skydiving experience was, and how adorable that somewhat goofy, ordinary person she had just met was.
Chen Chao listened, occasionally chiming in with a joke, and Chen Xi always responded with a funny response. She was like the family's source of joy, shouldering the responsibility of keeping everyone happy.
It was late at night when Steve said goodbye to Chenxi. After paying the bill, he followed Chenchao back to the car.
Chen Chao and Chen Xi chatted happily, their minds in a strange state of excitement. Chen Xi said that the man she dated would get nervous if he couldn't understand what she meant, would look at her with a silly grin, and would constantly ask her if she wanted ice cream or if she was tired on their date, afraid that she might be unhappy in the slightest. Chen Xi's face was full of happiness as she talked about all this, a happiness that made Chen Chao a little jealous.
As soon as Steve closed the car door, Chen Chao raised the partition between the front and rear seats, pressed Steve onto the extended seat, and kissed him fiercely.
His sister has a boyfriend, and so does he.
Steve stared wide-eyed, not understanding what was wrong with Chen Chao, but Chen Chao's complete possessiveness reassured him. He tilted his head back in response to Chen Chao, and an alluring moan escaped his lips involuntarily.
"That sounded so nice." After the kiss ended, Chen Chao praised him with satisfaction.
Steve's face flushed red, and the emotional control expected of a top agent was completely gone: "Boss, stop teasing me."
Chen Chao grabbed Steve's hair and pulled it back, forcing him to tilt his head back. Steve's throat was exposed to Chen Chao without any cover; it was the most vulnerable part of the human body, and even a little pressure could take his life.
Chen Chao gently licked Steve's Adam's apple, enjoying the man's complete openness. Steve's submission was as sweet as poison to him.
"If this continues, I won't dare let you stay by my side anymore." Chen Chao released Steve, closed his eyes, and forced himself to calm down. It had only been two days, and he was already almost unable to control his emotions. Steve's influence on him was far beyond his expectations.
Steve chuckled: "Boss, I've said I'll always be your subordinate. No matter what other relationship we have, you don't need to hesitate when you give the order."
All of this is of my own free will; I understand my place. You don't need to worry that keeping me by your side will make me arrogant and unwilling to leave.
Chen Chao looked at Steve and gently stroked the back of Steve's head. After a long while, he softly muttered, "Idiot."
He wasn't worried that Steve would become arrogant because of his favor; he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to bear letting Steve out again.
He had thought he could calmly issue a strangulation order against his loved ones, but at this moment he couldn't imagine how he could sign the order to send Steve to the dangerous battlefield.
And what does it mean that it's all done willingly, and he doesn't need to feel any burden?
Tean's mission is a matter of life and death; behind every decision he makes, there may be more than one life lost.
Special agents are instructed to see themselves as the nation's guns. Because they are the guns, the tools, they don't have to bear the bloodshed of killing their own kind; all the sins fall on the person wielding the gun.
And Chen Chao was the one holding the gun.
He cannot help but think about it, nor can he avoid taking on the burden.
“Z0010 is gone.” Chen Chao suddenly spoke after a moment of silence.
Steve paused, a faint sadness flashing in his eyes: "So, what happened to his mission? Does anyone need to take over?"
"Mission accomplished." Chen Chao closed his eyes, his voice suddenly softening.
The deep, magnetic voice that slowly emanated from inside the car was neither the composure of someone at work nor the sternness of someone venting emotions, but rather carried a hint of sorrow: "He was willing to risk being caught to send out the data, and in the end, he committed suicide to avoid revealing his identity."
“A smart choice,” Steve replied, adding that he would have done the same.
“Sometimes I really hate it when you say it’s all voluntary.” The crack in Chen Chao’s voice slowly widened. “I’d rather you asked for money, houses, promises, and career guarantees before you set off. That would make me feel less despicable. I could always hide in a safe place and watch you die.”
Chen Chao never showed any vulnerability in front of others, not even in front of his father.
But at this moment, in front of Steve, he no longer wanted to suppress himself.
Steve looked at his boss, the one who always stood straight, leading them forward, and now he was bowing his head, blaming himself and feeling guilty.
No, it shouldn't be like this.
Steve silently knelt down, placing himself at Chen Chao's feet in the cramped carriage. He looked up at Chen Chao, his voice slow but firm:
“During the training camp, Z0010 and I shared a dormitory room. We got along very well, and I know him very well.”
Boss, Te'an took us in when we were little, but he never forced us to go to the battlefield.
Until we left the camp, each of us had countless opportunities to quit. We chose to take up arms because of our own beliefs. We truly volunteered; it wasn't just empty talk.
And please believe me, neither I, nor Z0010, nor any of the numbered orphan agents, want to switch places with you. We would rather die on the front lines than sit in your so-called safe positions.
Steve paused here, lowered his eyes, and felt that the words he was about to say were incredibly cruel: "We are willing to make guns because we know that gunmen suffer more than guns."
So, boss, please don't feel ashamed. You made the choice for us, bore our sins, and endured our pain. It is because of you that we can dedicate ourselves to our beliefs without burden.
Don't think that our blood is your sin; it will make us sad.
Steve gently rested his face on Chen Chao's lap, as if trying to comfort him. Chen Chao's hand gently stroked his cheek, as if petting a docile dog.
After a long while, Chen Chao finally let out a heavy sigh of relief, pulled Steve up from the ground, and hugged him tightly.
"Are you asking me to ignore the skeletons behind me?"
"Boss, those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
After calming himself down, Chen Chao gently kissed Steve's forehead.
Since he has already taken on the burden, he will carry it to the end; he will not run away.
He will move forward with Steve by his side.
There are four offices on the top floor of the Special Security Building: three for the deputy ministers and one for the minister. Chen Fei, as the minister, has the largest office in the central building.
At this moment, Chen Chao was standing in front of Chen Fei's desk, reporting on his work for the week.
"Therefore, this incident in the East is very likely to affect the Song family." Chen Chao calmly reported the situation and drew a conclusion.
"So what are your thoughts?" Chen Fei asked.
“We can’t ignore this. I’ve already come up with a plan.” Chen Chao turned a page of the document in front of Chen Fei.
Chen Fei looked at the plan and showed a satisfied expression: "Go ahead and do it. I'll handle the balance of the other families."
"Yes, Father."
"Also, I've reached an agreement with Raman. The surgery will be scheduled in two weeks."
"Understood, I will talk to him."
Chen Fei nodded, and Chen Chao silently left the office.
The following day, a heinous theft occurred in Soka, the largest city in eastern Nutag. One hundred experimental samples were stolen from the Level 4 biological laboratory of the top university in the east, the -170 degree refrigerator was shut down, and the progress of several national-level experiments was severely affected.
Local police immediately organized an investigation. All five buildings in the area where the laboratory was located were sealed off, and all personnel related to the laboratory were temporarily restricted from leaving. Because the investigation concerned the progress of a national-level experiment, the police requested assistance from the Special Security Bureau.
On Saturday morning, Chen Chao came out of the gym after exercising and heard the news playing on the TV in the living room, which made him smile.
Everything is going smoothly; the rest will be handled by the father.
When Steve saw Chen Chao come out, he stood up from the sofa and ran upstairs: "Boss, what do you usually do on weekends?"
Chen Chao has always disliked causing trouble for his subordinates and doesn't like running around with a group of people, so he lives an extremely disciplined life. Apart from necessary social engagements, he only travels between his villa, Te'an, and his main residence in the Central District, even on weekends.
Moreover, people in their line of work don't really have weekends off.
“I want to arrange to do you,” Chen Chao replied, raising an eyebrow.
Steve felt a little uncomfortable under Chen Chao's direct gaze, and he hesitated before speaking, "Boss, it's broad daylight..."
Steve's hesitation made Chen Chao laugh. He reached out and touched Steve's hair: "I need to work overtime to deal with something on TV. I should be done around three or four in the afternoon. You can pick me up then."
“Okay, boss.” Steve readily agreed. “Is there anything else?”
"No, not at the moment. Why?"
"Can we go on a date after you get off work?" Steve asked.
Chen Chao was stunned for a moment, not expecting Steve to make this request.
“It’s not that I have to go, I’m just a little curious, so…” Steve’s voice trailed off as he realized that his request was a bit absurd.
“Okay, you can arrange the content.” Chen Chao readily agreed, a smile in his eyes.
The date seems to be going very well.
"Okay, boss!" A warm smile spread across Steve's eyes, like the sunshine on a spring afternoon.
He and his eldest son are going on a date!
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