An Moxue thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "This task is very difficult. Rationally, I should refuse you, but emotionally, I can't do that. However, I have a request. I request that you grant me the highest level of mission access. If that's granted, I will accept the task. If not, then there's nothing I can do. I'm sorry, I can't help you."
Director Deng was taken aback, clearly not expecting An Moxue to make this request, but upon reflection, it made perfect sense.
The highest authority means that all those involved in this mission must unconditionally obey and execute any of her orders and requests, and cannot refuse; in other words, they must hand over absolute leadership to her.
Director Deng pondered for a moment and said, "I have no problem with this. However, I need to submit a report and apply for approval before this requirement is valid. So, I'll have to wait two more days. I'll notify you once the approval is granted."
An Moxue stood up and said, "Then it's settled. I need to go back and make some preparations. I'll trouble you to communicate with Director Hou and proceed with the next handover step."
Director Deng sincerely said, "Okay, thank you." He knew she would agree, but he didn't expect her to be so quick to agree.
An Moxue left the research institute and went straight to the post office. She wrote and mailed several letters, and then made one phone call after another.
For her last call, she called the military academy where Wu Sicheng was, wondering if he had returned from his mission.
After hanging up the phone, she left the post office somewhat disappointed and headed straight for the National Security Bureau.
In Director Hou's office, An Moxue looked at Director Hou with a half-smile. The old fox Director Hou just pretended to let her look at him. In the end, she was defeated and cursed herself for being too young and not having the same thick skin as him. He had a lot more experience.
She wasn't about to let him off so easily: "Director Hou, isn't this a bit unfair of you? How can you just sell me out like that?"
Director Hou said with a sincere expression, "Yang Yuning is such an important person. He specifically asked for you, so I couldn't do anything about it! I didn't agree to it! Didn't you agree to it yourself? You can't blame me! I'm innocent. However, I've applied for a perk for you. After this mission, you can choose any three-courtyard siheyuan (traditional courtyard house) in the central area. Here are the addresses of the courtyards, take a look. This is what you've always wanted! Aren't I being generous?" As he spoke, Director Hou handed over a piece of paper with a rather solicitous air, on which were written the addresses of various siheyuan.
An Moxue took them and looked at them one by one. There were more than ten places, one of which was the courtyard house that she wanted the most.
After reading it, she held it in her hand and asked, "It can't be that simple, can it? Are there any additional conditions? Please tell me!"
Director Hou praised, "Smart people are efficient. There is an additional task, but it doesn't conflict with your rescue mission. You can complete this first and then go rescue Yang Yuning. It's perfect. Here are the mission details. Take a look."
After Director Hou finished speaking, he took out a document from the table and handed it to An Moxue.
An Moxue took it and saw that it was about computers. This was practically a free task. The question was, did this old fox know about her company in England, or was it just a complete accident?
She glanced at Director Hou suspiciously, while Director Hou was completely baffled by her look.
He asked, "Any further questions?"
An Moxue thought about it for a moment, but still didn't ask. Asking would be tantamount to admitting guilt, wouldn't it? It wasn't worth it.
"Exactly, the country is also planning to develop the computer sector? Otherwise, why bother with all this stuff?"
"I don't know about this either, but those old guys who do scientific research said it's very important. What do you think?"
An Moxue cursed inwardly, "That old fox is just an old fox, throwing the problem back at me."
However, she honestly replied, "It's very important, and I will try my best to improve it."
She thought for a moment, then said with concern, "Director Hou, I'll be away for more than ten days. I'll have to trouble you with things at the school." She still wanted her graduation certificate! These days, a college degree is crucial for future promotions and salary increases; it might even be the key to her advancing to the rank of general sooner.
"I know, you've already been to university once, and it was a world-renowned university. I don't know why you're so fixated on domestic universities? Isn't it better to just focus on your mission?"
"Oh no." An Moxue rolled her eyes inwardly. She actually wanted to just give up, but her ancestors wouldn't allow it, so she had to struggle to survive. Of course, she wouldn't tell him that her future promotions and raises depended entirely on it; after all, foreign certificates shouldn't be exposed, right?
An Moxue smiled amiably and said to Director Hou, "Director Hou, thank you for your trouble. I'll be leaving now to prepare some things. Also, please prepare your travel documents; I'll depart as soon as possible."
"Okay, go ahead!" What a lovable yet infuriating guy.
After leaving Guoan, An Moxue glanced at the time, bought some fruit, and also brought some fruit from her spatial storage. However, all of them were fruits that could be bought in the market. She then headed straight for Wu Wendao's house.
An Moxue knocked on the door for quite a while before A Zhao finally opened it.
"Senior brother, what are you doing? Why did it take you so long to open the door?" An Moxue handed over the bag of fruit without any ceremony as soon as she entered.
Ah Zhao took the fruit and said, "Master recently acquired some new things and is studying them. He's quite engrossed and didn't hear me. Why did you buy so much fruit? You'll get sick from eating it."
"It's alright, eat slowly. Eating more fruit is good for your health. Keep an eye on Master! What's wrong?"
The two people were talking as they walked through the hanging flower gate and entered the studio.
Hearing footsteps, Wu Wendao looked up at her and said, "You're back!" Then he looked down again and examined the glass in front of him with a magnifying glass.
An Moxue leaned forward and asked curiously, "Um, Master, is this your new treasure?"
Wu Wendao didn't even look up and said, "It's still uncertain, we can't be sure if it's a treasure."
"What's wrong, Master?"
"Look at the vibrant and translucent colors, but the flower shape is unlike anything I've ever seen before. Look at this crystal-clear blue, but the flower shape? I'm not sure. I've checked a lot of information, but I haven't found it."
An Moxue leaned closer, looking at the glass cup, and said, "Master, is it possible that this floral pattern comes from some small country and is very rare, which is why it can't be found? I feel a sense of the weight of time in this glass cup."
"Let me look through the information more carefully. What brings you here? Have you finished reading all the books I gave you?"
"It's almost done, but it'll be soon. I came today to tell you that I have to go out on business and my return date is uncertain."
"Okay, I've prepared another reading list for you. I'll have Ah Zhao give it to you. Take a look when you have time, and I'll give you a test next time you come back."
"Master, I'll be going now, I still have things to take care of."
After An Moxue finished speaking, Wu Wendao waved his hand, and she left the house, took the book list that Wu Wendao had prepared for her, and headed to the bookstore.
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