After seeing that Old Madam Xu had left, Xu Yaozu also stood up. He knew that Mu Zhenting must have something important to say, otherwise he wouldn't have spent so much time making this trip.
Seeing Xu Yaozu stand up, the orderly wisely followed him out.
Mu Jingheng glanced at the two people who had left. At this moment, he was certain that his father had indeed come to see him, but this visit was not the same as the previous one.
Mu Zhenting didn't speak, and his face became serious. He took out a stack of documents from his bag and handed them to Mu Jingheng, saying, "Take a look at these documents. Your grandfather wants you to be in charge. You should know about Old Jiang's special department, right? Old Master Jiang has long had his eye on you, but your grandfather has been worried about you, so it's been delayed until now."
Mu Jingheng was very shocked. He already knew about that department. It was a very special department, and everyone in it had unique skills. It was said that Old Jiang had personally gone to find them one by one.
But he didn't think he had any special skills other than a smart mind.
Thinking this, Mu Jingheng asked aloud, "Why did Elder Jiang take a liking to me?"
Mu Zhenting: "You'll have to ask him yourself."
Mu Jingheng: "He wouldn't be only doing this because of Grandpa, would he?"
Mu Zhenting: "Old Jiang is not that kind of person."
Okay! Maybe I really do have some skills that I don't even know I have, Mu Jingheng thought to himself.
Mu Jingheng quickly read through the information brought by Mu Zhenting. He never imagined that so many secrets would be hidden in the mountains behind Xujia Village.
Actually, it makes sense when you think about it. Xujia Village is backed by continuous mountains and overlooks the sea. The temperature is just right, making it a blessed place.
After Mu Zhenting finished reading the documents, he said, "According to reliable sources, there's more than one group of enemy agents here. After much deliberation, the higher-ups think it's most suitable for you to lead the team. You're an educated youth from this area, and you have connections with the Xu family. The enemy wouldn't expect the government to send someone as inexperienced as you to investigate this matter. Of course, they won't let you fight alone. In a while, the higher-ups will send someone else to cooperate with you. There will only be one person on the surface, and you know him too. He's Jiang Juecheng, Old Jiang's grandson. He will also come down as an educated youth."
Mu Jingheng frowned and said disapprovingly, "Isn't he in the military? If we let him come here, the enemy can easily find out his identity. How can we conduct a covert investigation then?"
Mu Zhenting: "That kid has a stubborn temper. He made a mistake before the New Year, but he refused to admit it. In a fit of anger, he got into a fight and was punished by being discharged from the military. Last year, we discovered that a large number of enemy agents were coming here, some from Japan and some from the other island. We arrested one of the enemy agents and found out that there was a secret base deep in the mountains here, which the Japanese couldn't take with them when they retreated. We also only found out about the Rejuvenation Pill recently, but I guess they're not looking for the Rejuvenation Pill as their main purpose. What they're really looking for are the things the Japanese didn't take."
Mu Jingheng scoffed, "That kid's mistake was premeditated, wasn't it?"
Mu Zhenting chuckled twice. If it weren't for his son, he would be overly sensitive.
Mu Zhenting thought for a moment and then asked, "What are your thoughts?"
Mu Jingheng: "I don't have any ideas at the moment. I happen to be quite interested in this mountain area, and I often go up the mountain."
Mu Zhenting: "That's good, but you have to be careful. These enemy agents are not to be trifled with. Besides, you're not the same as before. Since you've taken a liking to her, you should think carefully about your future, especially since she's so outstanding."
Mu Jingheng was surprised that his father had actually figured it out. Suddenly, it was as if he had met a kindred spirit. He smiled and lowered his voice even further, saying, "Dad, isn't Xin'er great? She's really wonderful."
Mu Zhenting couldn't bear to watch anymore. How could his son act so foolishly whenever he met a woman he liked?
Mu Zhenting deliberately frowned and said, "You're attracted to her because she's good-looking, aren't you?"
Mu Jingheng immediately retorted, "Am I such a shallow person?"
Mu Zhenting glanced at him and thought he was quite superficial. How profound could someone who had just grown up be?
Mu Jingheng became anxious: "The day we arrived, she picked us up in her tractor. That was the first time I met her, and I found her very interesting. Although she sat quietly on the tractor, her eyes seemed to speak volumes. She treated us educated youth like a show and kept observing us."
Mu Zhenting: "So you've taken a liking to her? And you said it wasn't because she's good-looking."
Mu Zhenting was also surprised that Xu Xinning could drive a tractor. This child was really amazing. She looked so gentle and quiet, as if nothing could stump her. Special departments needed talents like her the most. Why not introduce her to Old Jiang? That way, she could work with his son in the future. Would his daughter-in-law still be able to run away?
Mu Jingheng: "At first, although I was curious about her, I couldn't say that I liked her. But after spending more time with her, I felt like she was an inexhaustible treasure, and I couldn't help but like her."
Mu Zhenting: "But I don't think she's interested in you."
Mu Jingheng: "Dad, you know how good a woman can be when she's persistent? Xin'er may seem aloof on the surface, but she's actually a very kind person. She can't stand seeing her loved ones being bullied or wronged, and she's incredibly protective of them. She has a younger uncle named Xu Mingyang, who was switched at birth and had a very difficult time living with that family. After finding out the truth, she devised a plan to reunite him with his family and ensured those people received their due punishment. She's kind, but also hates evil and has a chivalrous heart; she's a heroine among women. Although she doesn't have romantic feelings for me right now, I can wait. I can slowly become her family first, and then gradually develop into her lover. I'm confident."
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