"Sir, it's me, Xianxian. I'm sending my greetings from Haishi!"
After a moment of silence, a low, gentle voice, though lacking in strength, rang out.
"Hello Xianxian, I have received news that you have successfully completed the mission. Is there something you need me for?"
Ruan Xianxian chuckled, "I just wanted to ask if I caused any trouble for you since I got into some trouble on the high seas?"
The other side fell silent once again.
"Work progresses amidst hardship, and national strength breaks through amidst crisis. Comrade Ruan, you must remember that anything that contributes to the development of national strength is not a problem."
First, it was acknowledged that her actions had indeed caused some trouble, and then it was clarified that the country would do everything in its power to support her in the face of such trouble!
Multiple affirmations are tantamount to negation. This old man's words have a certain forcefulness; he's implying that she's gotten herself into trouble. Someone who doesn't know how to be tactful might not understand.
Nguyen Hien stood at attention and delivered a speech even more impassioned than when he joined the Party, until a slight cough was heard.
The person opposite drank her spiritual spring water, and it seems that the cancer has not been completely eliminated.
This was the second time the two had spoken. Ruan Xianxian didn't want to disturb the old man's rest any longer, so she changed the subject to the main purpose of the conversation.
She spoke quite bluntly; beating around the bush with people at this level will only invite dislike and annoyance.
The CEO's earnings are in the tens of millions per minute, but the other side's earnings in a minute could be equivalent to emptying a division's magazine. So, to put it bluntly:
"Sir, regarding that American warship, I would like two old houses in Shanghai as a reward, is that alright?"
This time, the other party replied quickly, and the content was quite unexpected: "The old Western-style building? Our main command headquarters used to be located there."
It is a place of great historical and commemorative significance.
"But rewarding you with just two houses isn't enough for your contributions. How about this..." He pondered for a moment.
"When are you coming back? I'll decide. I'll reward you with two more courtyard houses in Beijing. I'll have someone take you to see them, and you can choose whichever you like."
Ruan Xianxian felt that this was a truly respectable old gentleman who possessed good looks, talent, ability, and vision.
She felt that she should go back this time and find an opportunity to completely cure his cancer.
This kind of person deserves to live for another five hundred years!
"That's wonderful! I'm so happy I want to run around the restaurant twice. I don't know what to do with my hands and feet. I don't know how to thank you enough!"
"Hahaha!"
A hearty laugh came from the other end, followed by a solemn voice, "Don't be modest, young comrade, we should be thanking you."
"Is Mayor Yang or anyone else around? Give him a call, and I'll talk to him."
With a half-smile, Ruan Xianxian handed the microphone to Yang Fen, saying, "The old gentleman has something to say to you."
From the moment she began to express her desire for the two Western-style buildings in Haishi, and even said she would exchange them for merit, Yang Fen's heart started pounding.
How should I put it?
Exchanging warships for Western-style houses can be seen as a private transaction between the two parties, or it can be interpreted as... bribery!
Having a clandestine relationship means their bond is stronger, and Hai Shi might be planning to find something to use against her.
Who would have thought that she would bypass layers of intermediaries and go directly to the top leader?
This is similar to a customer buying a house bypassing not only the real estate agent but also the homeowner, going directly to the developer.
And he directly told the developer: I saved your son, so give me two apartments as a thank you!
Open and aboveboard, and with a clear conscience!
Who could possibly associate her with corruption and bribery?
In just a few breaths, Yang Fen had already decided whether or not to give up his ancestral grave as a reward to his ancestor...
My hands were trembling when I answered the phone.
Even someone of his rank had only seen this old gentleman once from afar.
As expected, the other party gave him the order to choose any house in Haicheng that Ruan Xianxian could choose from, and even said there was no limit to the number. Ruan Xianxian felt that there was a bit of personal affection involved.
Yang Fen was already drenched in sweat. Even after the other end of the call ended, he kept his hands firmly gripping the receiver, his respectful posture unwavering.
After an unknown amount of time, Yang Fen let out a long sigh of relief and looked back at Ruan Xianxian with a particularly complicated expression.
His tone was unusually serious, "I will have someone compile a list of the current vacant houses in Haicheng. You can take your time to choose the ones you like."
From the moment the old man said, "Two houses aren't enough for a reward," Ruan Xianxian had already made up her mind.
We need one more building on top of the existing two!
The old man spoke up for her, giving her confidence and face, but she couldn't appear too greedy.
She went too far, which made people think her behavior was unseemly and questioned the old man's decision.
Asking for more than one building was another slap in the face to the old man.
The ladder is set up for you, but you dismantle it to appear magnanimous and put on a persona. While people might understand, who would be happy about that?
The most rational approach is to want one more building, and a better one at that!
Meeting Yang Fen's complex and scrutinizing gaze, this guy smiled nonchalantly, "Then I'll trouble you."
She made this call not just for the reward!
After spending a few days with them, she discovered that the people here were too calculating; it wasn't the kind of malicious revenge, it was just pure shrewdness.
The kind of shrewdness that makes you want to squeeze every last drop of value out of a toad.
On the way back, she kept thinking that if she wanted to wade into the gold mines of the future and seize a piece of the pie, the background of Bureau 749 alone was not enough.
She needs a stronger backer to intimidate the higher-ups in the gang.
To avoid toads crawling on your feet, which are annoying even if they don't bite.
Now things are much better. With this phone call, Mr. Lao will never dare to scheme against her again, and can only treat her like a little princess.
On the way back, she finally understood that her previous thinking was flawed; if you're going to do something, do it big!
Who has time to scheme against them?
Yang Fen, acting as a messenger, will surely relay every word of what happened today back to her superiors. The old gentleman's protection and high regard will be her most powerful weapon and support in the future.
"Old Yang, you can go out now. I'm going to make a phone call home."
Yang Fen: ...
Just ten minutes ago, she clearly addressed her boss!
Yang Fen was so angry that he turned around and left, forgetting even the rule that encrypted calls cannot be made to individuals!
The three of them smiled at each other after the door closed again.
Ruan Xianxian called her grandmother again, partly to let her know she was safe, and partly to ask which Western-style house would be a good choice.
She only knew those two places; her grandmother, a local from Shanghai, probably knew more.
There was no telephone at home, and the security guard told her to call back in fifteen minutes.
Hearing her grandmother's concerned voice through her panting breath, Ruan Xianxian involuntarily picked it up and became sticky as well.
After exchanging pleasantries, she asked the question she wanted to ask.
"A Western-style building?" Yan Fenghua's tone on the other end of the phone was strange. "You don't want the Yan family mansion in Shanghai, why are you eyeing that dilapidated building?"
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