In the resource galaxy numbered S14, Zhou Jiang was feeling uneasy in the starport command center.
"What's going on?"
Dai Le sat on one side drinking tea, and across the table was Yu Guan with a relaxed look on his face.
The S14 galaxy is a training ground, and there are often training missions, so Yu Guan appears here.
Zhou Jiang opened his mouth to speak, but the words wouldn't come out.
Yu Guan frowned. "Is there something wrong at the border? If the Divine Eyes are causing trouble, we will contact the stationed officials. As long as Yuan Universe doesn't notify us, the ceasefire order will remain in effect."
"It has nothing to do with the God's Eye people. Something might have happened up there."
Yu Guan and Dai Le looked at each other, feeling uneasy.
It must be a big deal that could make Zhou Jiang feel this way.
"What's wrong?"
Zhou Jiang hesitated, finally whispering, "This is a serious matter, but it can't be spread out. During the meeting today, I saw a familiar figure vaguely appearing behind Sister Zi, but I can't remember who it was. Old Yu, you and she were classmates. Do you know if she's had any close contact with anyone recently?"
Yu Guan was surprised and said, "I'm not sure. I haven't been in touch with her for a long time... We should not interfere in this kind of thing, so as to avoid a big mess."
There was silence, and the three of them didn't know what to say.
After a while, a light screen popped up next to it.
"General Zhou, please return to the main column immediately. The confidentiality level is SSS."
Zhou Jiang took a deep breath and asked, "From what channel? How long will it take?"
"Go to the Star Tower, the faster the better."
Zhou Jiang didn't dare to delay. After telling Dai Le and Yu Guan not to spread the news, he immediately went to the train parked nearby and teleported back to the main train from the Star Tower.
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In the main row, Liu Wuhua sat next to Chen An, and her resentful eyes almost melted people.
"It's still so white." Chen An changed the subject, his hands restless.
Liu Wuhua let him do whatever he wanted, and after a long while she said, "Nothing serious has happened since you left, and a few problems have been solved."
Chen An smiled: "Fuyao told me that you are doing a good job. We support normal business practices, but if it is too extreme, you have full authority to decide how to deal with it. Ahem, let's not talk about that anymore, I want to see if Sister Liu has changed."
"You're just worried about my legs, right? I'm over a hundred thousand years old, can't you be a little more mature?"
Despite saying that, Liu Wuhua kept smiling and even deliberately put her legs in Chen An's arms, posing in various positions.
Time seemed to have regained its meaning, allowing Chen An to feel the scale of every minute and every second.
There is warmth in these dimensions, no longer the darkness and coldness of the divine realm.
After a long time, the light curtain in front opened automatically, revealing a beautiful and serious face.
"Brother An, the technology you brought back is very powerful. It's enough for us to study for thousands or even tens of thousands of years."
Chen An smiled and said, "We can do research anytime. Come back and get together!"
Opposite her is Ling Yue. Her face has not changed, but her figure is more curvy and she has a special mature charm.
Facing Chen An's laughter, Ling Yue remained serious and said, "We can meet anytime. Scientific research is more important. It's a pity that there is no more information about the Shenpo tribe. Otherwise, we could research a better consciousness storage device."
The light curtain was cut off, making Chen An a little confused.
"She must not be excited to see me back?"
Liu Wuhua laughed heartily: "That girl is a well-known research geek, and her nerves are slow to react. I guess she will be back soon."
"It's okay, I understand her. Fuyao, have you given me all the technology?"
[The moment we return, I'll store all the information on the train's intranet. The scientific and technological information will be unlocked in sections to the research center, and they're currently working on it.]
"Is there any explanation for the source?"
[The information is separate, no explanation is needed, they understand it themselves]
Chen An doesn't need to be responsible for trivial matters, Fuyao will take care of it.
【Zhou Jiang is back】
"Okay, let him go to the reception hall."
Chen An and Liu Wuhua played for a while, then went to the reception hall and met Zhou Jiang, who was in a nervous mood.
"Boss... Boss, it turns out you're really back."
The stone in his heart suddenly fell.
He was still skeptical, but when Fuyao informed him to go to the train conductor's exclusive reception hall, he had this idea in his mind.
Now it was clear that he finally knew who the man behind Zishu was.
Chen An looked him up and down and asked with a smile, "Why do you seem more restrained than before?"
"No! It's just that I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders now, and I can't be careless in many cases. During your absence, I have to stabilize the situation. Although I sometimes encounter difficult problems, I can finally solve them."
Zhou Jiang is in charge of the air patrol force and also has command over many special forces, making him a stabilizing force.
Chen An invited him to sit down and drink tea, saying, "Just keep calm and don't put too much pressure on yourself. I've checked the historical data, and your decisions are fine. It's just that sometimes you're not decisive enough. What are you worried about?"
Only Zhou Jiang himself understood the pain in his heart. He explained, "There are some people I can't touch, and the military will also be concerned. So I have to weigh the pros and cons to avoid a major chaos."
“Is it related to the Secretariat?”
Zhou Jiang kept silent and looked away.
Chen Andao said, "I've learned that the Secretariat's power is indeed too great."
When he was there, he was able to keep the secretariat under control and make it do its job properly without any other ideas.
However, when Chen An was away for a long time, the increasingly large secretariat gradually became the top power body.
Whether it is the various departments of the train or the Singapore Parliament, the Secretariat has the final say on all matters.
Indeed, Chu Xiao and Zhu Die had no bad intentions. They had been working diligently and maintaining overall stability.
But that may not be the case for others.
"Fuyao, how many people are there in the secretariat now?"
Two million, seven hundred thousand. If you include expatriates and non-staff personnel, the total could exceed eight million.
The increase in headcount is in line with regulations and is indeed necessary; otherwise, normal operations would not be possible.
This situation occurred because you did not set boundaries when you left and were used to leaving most matters to the Secretariat.
For example, you should have been in charge of reviewing important personnel appointments and dismissals in the department, but you initially let the secretariat review them. This led to the secretariat gradually gaining the authority to directly appoint and dismiss personnel in the department.
Many permissions have been developed over a long period of time.
Chen An said, "Based on the situation when I left, I'll conduct a comprehensive analysis. I want to see the extent of the situation. This isn't the point of our discussion right now. Zhou Jiang, I need you to do something."
"What's up?"
"Gather all the Galactus and bring them to the Main Column. Can you do it?"
Zhou Jiang replied: "They are in retreat in various places, I may not be able to find them all."
"It doesn't matter. It depends on their luck. I have a great benefit for you."
After saying that, Chen An reached out and held Zhou Jiang's hand, sensing the changes in his cellular energy.
"The second level of Star Devouring is still a long way from the third level. Work hard, I am optimistic about your future. Star Devouring is definitely not the end."
Zhou Jiang was shocked: "Boss, what realm are you in now?"
Chen An made a seven-sign gesture, which frightened Zhou Jiang so much that he was dumbfounded and speechless for a long time.
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