Commander Shen, on the other end of the phone, fell silent after hearing this series of reasoned arguments.
A moment later, he burst into laughter, showing no sign of anger whatsoever.
He didn't take Yang Hongchang's offensive tone seriously.
He couldn't help but sigh, "Heh, I never thought that coward who was so scared by the shells back then would dare to talk back to his old boss like this."
Yang Hongchang frowned, about to say something.
Commander Shen, however, confessed directly.
"This matter involves a very high level of issues, I advise you not to get involved!"
"Very high?"
Yang Hongchang seemed rather dismissive: "How high could it be, the Central Military Commission?"
"Not only that, it has to be even higher!"
Yang Hongchang was stunned by this answer.
It's even higher than the Central Military Commission, could it be...?
The image of a certain person flashed through his mind—the ultimate decision-maker and helmsman of all affairs in China!
He couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that person?"
To everyone's surprise, Commander Shen sighed again, his tone revealing a deep sense of powerlessness.
"Higher...higher!"
This answer made Yang Hongchang gasp in shock.
He exclaimed in disbelief, "What? Go even higher? But there's no one left above that!"
“Hongchang, there are some things I can’t say, and there are even some things I’m not entirely clear about. Please don’t interfere anymore.”
"But..."
"No buts!"
Commander Shen's expression was one of unwavering resolve.
“I know you value talent, and so do I, and I’m not a bad person.”
"This time it's not that I need Xiao Liu as my consultant, it's that Beijing specifically requested him. I don't even know what will happen next."
"Not letting you interfere is to protect you, understand?"
Upon hearing these words, Yang Hongchang deflated like a punctured balloon, unable to muster any anger.
Although he didn't believe there was a "higher" level, he knew better than anyone that Commander Shen wouldn't talk nonsense about such things.
He murmured in disbelief, "The so-called treason is just an excuse, isn't it?"
"It's not an excuse, someone really did report it."
"But Liu Kai is just a nobody. Even if that level really exists, how could he get involved?"
Commander Shen said helplessly, "I don't know, but Advisor Liu is definitely not a nobody."
"I can promise you that no matter what happens, I will do my best to protect Consultant Liu, just as I protected you back then."
Hearing these heartfelt words, Yang Hongchang couldn't help but recall the days when he and Commander Shen risked their lives together.
He closed his eyes and let out a long sigh.
"I understand, sir. Liu Kai is a great talent. I will have to trouble you to take good care of him in the future."
At that moment, he also experienced that deep sense of powerlessness.
It's all because my status and position aren't high enough, so I can't speak up.
"Don't worry, Hongchang. This shouldn't take too long. If all goes well, you'll be back in a day or two."
"I hope so!"
The call ended, and Yang Hongchang gripped his phone tightly.
He stood there blankly, holding an umbrella, seemingly lost in thought.
Liu Kai's expression grew increasingly strange.
In the past, he would have been just as shocked as Yang Hongchang by the so-called "high level".
However, after the AI submarine incident, they overheard a conversation between former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Kono.
He, on the contrary, had some guesses.
The "higher level" is most likely the so-called three "destined" families!
He even felt a faint sense of anticipation.
I want to see what this mysterious family, who call themselves "masters of various countries," wants from me.
The only slightly annoying thing was the route.
If he had known it would be like this, he would have flown directly to Beijing, saving himself the trouble of going back to Fuzhou.
I just reunited with Qin Luofei and now we have to separate again. This is going to be difficult.
A moment later, Yang Hongchang put his phone back in his pocket and turned back.
His body was slightly hunched, and he no longer had the spirited demeanor he had displayed when arguing his case.
Upon his return, everyone's eyes lit up, and they looked at him with anticipation.
Qin Luofei couldn't help but ask anxiously, "Uncle Yang, is it settled?"
However, he ignored these glances and inquiries, only looking at Liu Kai with a hint of guilt.
He stepped forward and gently patted Liu Kai's shoulder, then after a moment's hesitation, mustered his courage and said, "Little Liu..."
"Alright, Commander Yang, you don't need to be troubled, I understand."
Liu Kai smiled faintly: "Besides, I also want to see what kind of existence that level is."
Yang Hongchang's eyes widened in surprise.
"What? How did you know...?"
You should know that his phone is protected by the state and there is absolutely no possibility of it being tapped.
Liu Kai did not answer.
Qin Luofei had already understood, and looked at Liu Kai with resentment in her eyes: "You're leaving again, aren't you?"
Helpless, Liu Kai could only nod reluctantly.
He took Qin Luofei's hand and placed it in Yang Hongchang's: "Take care, I'll be back as soon as possible."
"Commander Yang, you know what I'm trying to say, right?"
Yang Hongchang gripped Qin Luofei's hand tightly and looked at Liu Kai with considerable emotion: "I understand, don't worry about anything."
There was actually one more thing he didn't say.
That means they will try to make connections and provide as much help as possible to Liu Kai.
However, this is something that can be done simply by doing it; it doesn't necessarily need to be said aloud.
At this moment, Liu Kai was also experiencing a mix of emotions.
He was curious about what the so-called "Destiny" family was, but that was all he was curious about.
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