Chapter 806 - 359: Classified Work (2)

Chapter 806: Chapter 359: Classified Work (2)

Liu Yu was taken aback.

"Wow, this is the first time I’ve seen you rate someone so highly. Do you think he can compare to Lei Wanshan?"

Tang Shaoming didn’t answer directly; instead, he squinted and looked into the distance.

After a moment, he spoke: "Although I can’t quite see through Lei Wanshan, I’m convinced that soon enough, this kid will become even more terrifying than Lei Wanshan!"

...

Chen was the office liaison responsible for welcoming Gu Ji earlier.

Since the Special Service Bureau is located in such a remote area, it’s inconvenient, so he had to drive them there.

Returning from the outskirts to the city, they hit the evening rush hour, stuck for over an hour.

Using the downtime from the traffic jam, Gu Ji began reviewing the task file contents.

Unexpectedly, tonight they would report to the Security Department in Jingzhou and then accompany Minister Qiao Jianchang, flying to Colombia’s capital the next morning.

Due to the Security Department’s special nature, aside from the minister, the identities of other personnel are not disclosed to the public.

Thus, from the moment Gu Ji saw the files, he had already engaged in confidential work.

Aside from Minister Qiao Jianchang and the accompanying secretary, there was also the Deputy Director of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau from the Security Department’s 18th Bureau and accompanying personnel. The last column included Mr. Liao Yunqing, Deputy Director and Chief of the 15th Bureau Intelligence Analysis Bureau, with accompanied personnel...

"Why is it her?"

Upon seeing the two names behind Liao Yunqing, Gu Ji’s eyelids twitched.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Chen Zhiyu and Shi Zhengmin.

Gu Ji wasn’t surprised to see Shi Zhengmin since he was, after all, the head of the investigative action group in the Intelligence Analysis 1st Division.

For such a level of international conference, it’s typically hard for even heads to have the qualification to attend, let alone someone as small as Chen Zhiyu. The only explanation is that, like himself, she was intentionally brought out by superiors to gain experience and exposure.

"It seems I’ve been recruited for foreign affairs security, likely due to Shi Zhengmin and Zeng Dan’s decision."

Their collaboration has been extensive.

Both know Gu Ji’s capabilities very well.

However, why isn’t Zeng Dan’s name on the list?

Could it be because...

He suddenly recalled the events at the end of the Japan operation; perhaps not assigning Zeng Dan to foreign affairs tasks was temporarily a form of protection by the organization!

Arriving at the backyard of Ningzhou City State Security Bureau.

As soon as he stepped out of the car, before Gu Ji had the chance to inquire, a white Coaster van in the parking lot suddenly had its door pulled open, revealing a familiar face: Shi Zhengmin!

"Gu Ji, get in!"

"Sure."

Had Gu Ji not pre-read the task files, he would certainly have been stunned at this moment.

Entering the front passenger seat, Chen Zhiyu was in the third row at the back, Shi Zhengmin sat on the left side of the second row, and on the other side was someone slightly older with slicked-back hair and silver-rimmed glasses, leaning against the seat back with closed eyes, likely Liao Yunqing.

Gu Ji actively turned around to greet.

"Mr. Liao, Mr. Shi, Comrade Chen Zhiyu."

"Mm, you must be Gu Ji."

Though neither had met before, Mr. Liao seemed to have a good impression of Gu Ji, likely due to Shi Zhengmin often mentioning him, thus his tone was very friendly, "Mr. Tang should have already briefed you on the task details. Over the next few days, you’ll work hard alongside us."

"Mr. Liao, you’re too kind; I’m honored to participate in this conference."

After a polite exchange, Gu Ji sat in the front passenger seat.

"Mr. Zhang, let’s go; it’s easy to hit traffic at this time!"

"Yes, Boss."

Following Shi Zhengmin’s words, the driver started the vehicle and left the security bureau parking lot.

On the way, Gu Ji secretly looked back at Chen Zhiyu sitting in the third row.

Unexpectedly, she was also sneaking a peek, grinning as if "mocking" his serious greeting of "comrade" earlier.

Once they locked eyes, Chen Zhiyu immediately turned sideways, with a puffed-up expression, no longer looking at him.

With the leaders present, Gu Ji didn’t dare to flirt casually with Chen Zhiyu and instead refocused outward.

The vehicle exited the city, heading further south.

Arriving at the South Station entrance.

Chen Zhiyu got off the car, carrying two briefcases, and hurried to Gu Ji’s side, saying: "Here’s your passport; we’ve already booked your ticket using your information. Once in Jingzhou, the department will prepare new things for you."

"Alright, I’ll take the items."

Gu Ji naturally took the leader’s briefcase from Chen Zhiyu’s hand.

"I see you have some conscience left."

Chen Zhiyu "hummed" softly, then sped up to follow behind Liao Yunqing and Shi Zhengmin.

Gu Ji puzzledly scratched his head.

What’s up with this girl? Could it be because of Li Yanan’s matter?

The three entered the station, completed identity verification, and were escorted by railway police through the business passage onto the train.

The high-speed rail journey from Ningzhou to Jingzhou takes just over three hours.

All things considered, it’s not much different from flying.

The travel was accompanied by silence.

Traveling with major leaders is like that: although convenient, the pressure is higher compared to being with colleagues where you can speak freely.

Fortunately, Gu Ji is experienced in significant matters.

Throughout the journey, he quietly recalled the task file details.

Reaching Jingzhou South Station, it was already 8:30 PM.

Hard to believe, he had just returned from Brazil to Jingzhou yesterday and parted ways with Sun Zhengxian and Zhou Yu, only to find himself back so soon.

Still using the business passage, this time they had dedicated vehicles for pick-up and drop-off.

Sitting again in the black Coaster van, looking at Jingzhou’s bustling night scenery and the familiar West Capital Street symbolizing Xia Kingdom’s power center, they finally arrived at the Security Department guesthouse.

The receptionist led Gu Ji and the others to the canteen for dinner.

Just then, they encountered a group of people coming out of the canteen, led by a middle-aged official in a black cadre suit, with a sharp face, side-swept hair, and small but forceful eyes under single eyelids.

"Liao Yunqing!"

"Wang Yujun, you made it here fast!"

The two laughed, shook hands, and greeted each other.

The man was indeed listed in the meeting personnel, the Deputy Director of the 18th Bureau, Counter-Terrorism Bureau of the Security Department.

The Counter-Terrorism Bureau is one of the newly established departments under the Security Department, with an unspecified exact location, differing from the Ministry of Public Security’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau, focusing on national safety.

That is to say.

The Ministry of Public Security’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau emphasizes civilian counter-terrorism.

While the Security Department’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau focuses on national counter-terrorism, especially in intelligence work, monitoring elite organizations like the 7472 unit.

Nonetheless, all intelligence compilation, assessment, and analysis processes must first pass through Chen Zhiyu’s 15th Bureau, Comprehensive Intelligence Analysis Bureau.

"Have you met the minister?"

"Not yet; I messaged Mr. Zhang, who said the minister was concerned about our travel fatigue, so there won’t be a meeting tonight. We’ll meet tomorrow morning instead."

"Alright then, I’ll take my team to eat, you take a rest!"

The two Deputy Directors exchanged just a few words.

Before parting, Gu Ji glanced at a crew-cut man beside Wang Yujun, short and unassuming, dressed in work attire.

Unexpectedly, from this glance, the man immediately sensed it and returned the gaze.

Very perceptive, seems to be responsible for securing the Counter-Terrorism Bureau.

Gu Ji nodded slightly, acknowledging the greeting.

He’d seen the files; regarding this foreign affairs operation, these division security personnel don’t have much say, needing to follow the department’s security captain’s orders, though the captain had yet to appear.

After dinner.

With the room key in hand, Gu Ji reached his room’s door, only to see Chen Zhiyu walking towards him, standing beside; her room unexpectedly next door.

Hmm?

Why did I use "next door"?

Subconsciously, he recalled the scene in Brazil when he applied red flower oil for Li Yanan in the hotel.

"What are you standing here for?"

"Cough cough, nothing."

"Nothing? Then why is your face red, huh? Gu Ji, are you thinking...?"