China.
The island nation's current president, Chang Wei, walked back to his office, feeling troubled.
As the newly elected president, he faces immense pressure. Having taken over power from his predecessor, he needs to fulfill various campaign promises, a task that presents him with considerable difficulty.
"That damned hollow cabbage, he squandered all his wealth, offended everyone he should and shouldn't have, and then left this mess behind and walked away."
He sat at his desk, his anger barely contained, muttering curses under his breath.
"Knock knock knock!"
Just as he was getting angry, an untimely knock sounded at the door.
Chang Wei immediately changed his expression, revealing a warm smile, and said, "Come in."
A secretary dressed in a professional short skirt pushed open the door and entered, saying respectfully, "President, Defense Minister Chiu has been waiting for quite some time."
"Defense Chief Qiu? Did he say what he wanted to see me about?" Chang Wei asked, his brows furrowing slightly.
As the defense minister left by his predecessor, he hasn't had time to make adjustments yet, it seems this defense minister is in a hurry.
“Mr. President, he only said he had something important to report, but didn’t mention what it was,” the secretary replied.
"Then let him come in in ten minutes," Chang Wei said, putting down his pen.
"Yes, Mr. President," the secretary replied, turning and leaving the office.
Chang Wei got up, made himself a cup of coffee, and leisurely drank it at his desk.
After finishing a cup of coffee, ten minutes had passed.
Dressed in a military uniform with his hair neatly styled, Defense Minister Qiu entered the office on time.
He walked to the desk, gave a military salute, and said, "Mr. President, hello!"
"Defense Chief Qiu, please have a seat!" Chang Wei said with a smile, pointing to the chair in front of his desk.
"Thank you, President."
Defense Minister Chiu thanked him, and after sitting down, continued, "I have important matters to report to the President."
"What is it?" Chang Wei asked.
Defense Minister Chiu said, "I just received a reply from the U.S. military. They have agreed to send a small team to the island nation as instructors."
"They agreed? Defense Minister Qiu, when did we apply for the deployment of American troops?" Chang Wei was taken aback, his brows furrowed, and he asked with a surprised expression.
With his election, the Chinese military has been loitering around its own doorstep every day, looking for an excuse to advance further.
If American soldiers are allowed to enter at this time, the other side will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble!
"Ever since Tsai Ing-wen came to power, she has submitted an application to the United States every year, but they have never responded," Defense Minister Chiu said, straightening his posture and looking straight ahead.
Chang Wei frowned, somewhat annoyed, and said, "The appearance of American soldiers at this time is just causing us trouble!"
"Defense Minister Qiu, please discuss with the US about postponing the deployment of troops until relations with them cool down!"
Defense Minister Chiu shook his head and said, "President, I've already tried, but the US doesn't agree."
Chang Wei said angrily, "They disagree? Why should they disagree! Defense Minister Qiu, you just reject them!"
Defense Minister Qiu remained silent, sitting upright without moving.
Chang Wei's expression turned helpless. He knew he couldn't refuse, so he waved his hand and said, "Let them in, but try to keep a low profile."
"Yes, Mr. President, I will reply to the American military immediately."
Defense Minister Qiu responded, bowed respectfully, then turned and walked towards the door, a slight contemptuous smile playing on his lips.
the next day.
The U.S. military has announced that it has deployed 200 active-duty U.S. troops to the southern islands to help train the island nation's forces and maintain peace.
This news immediately sparked discontent among ordinary people in the island nation, prompting the other side to take drastic measures, with military aircraft directly approaching the coastline.
At the same time, various sanctions followed one after another.
In an instant, the already tense situation escalated further.
"Those damned Americans! Are they making a fool of us?!"
Chang Wei roared loudly in the office, angrily smashing the cup in his hand on the ground.
The message released by the US completely disregarded his request to keep a low profile.
This put him on the hot seat, and in just a short while, several big shots called to question him.
The sanctions imposed by the other side have seriously affected their interests!
What could he do? If he dared to refuse, he would be impeached as president!
After venting his frustrations behind closed doors, Chang Wei's complexion returned to normal when he walked out of the office.
He also needs to personally visit several bigwigs to obtain their consent and understanding!
At the same time, 200 American troops were stationed in the island nation.
Chinatown in the United States.
Hongmen Headquarters.
The leader of the Hongmen Society was in a very bad mood recently. After making a fuss in China to no avail, he took his half-crippled son with him and returned to the headquarters in the United States to seek medical treatment.
However, the more they tried to treat him, the worse his condition became, and now Young Master Hong has completely become an idiot.
That night, a middle-aged white man with deep-set eyes dressed in black arrived at headquarters.
Upon seeing this man, the leader of the Hongmen hurriedly went to greet him and said with a smile, "So it is Mr. Bernard who has graced us with his presence. I am truly sorry for my rudeness!"
He knew this man; Bernard, the regional director of the US intelligence service, and Chinatown happened to be within his jurisdiction.
The Hongmen, a semi-legal organization, is most afraid of getting involved with people like this!
Bernard said expressionlessly, "Master Hong, I'm here today because I need your Hongmen's assistance with something."
The Hongmen leader's heart skipped a beat, and his expression changed slightly as he asked, "I wonder what it is that requires the Hongmen's assistance?"
"It's a small matter."
Bernard slowly said, "The Hongmen's branch in the island nation is one of the largest gangs there. I need your cooperation to cover a group of people smuggling themselves across the border."
"Is it just a group of people being smuggled out?" the Hongmen leader asked suspiciously.
He didn't feel relieved. It seemed that such a trivial matter as smuggling didn't require the intelligence chief to intervene.
"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Just do your own jobs well. You know the consequences if you mess things up!"
Bernard coldly warned, then took out a slip of paper and said, "It's all arranged. Make this call, and someone will contact you."
The leader of the Hongmen felt a chill in his heart and quickly took the note, saying, "Please rest assured, our Hongmen will definitely complete the task."
Bernard's expression softened slightly, he nodded, and turned to leave.
As Bernard disappeared into the night, the leader of the Hongmen Society looked grave.
He knew this matter was definitely not simple; the US was making small moves in the island nation, and it was definitely aimed at China.
However, the thought of his experience in China made the leader of the Hongmen grit his teeth in anger.
The prestigious Hongmen, a century-old and super-powerful organization in the Chinese world, has suffered such a humiliating defeat in China. He simply cannot swallow this insult!
The leader of the Hongmen put away the note, bowed his head and pondered for a long time in the hall, and finally made up his mind.
He beckoned his subordinates over and whispered his instructions.
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