Chapter 46 Settlemen (2/2)
”Who exactly is Lin Lin's new teammate?”
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The research director was only given a strict warning for now, and, unable to touch Han Xiao, his men suffered the brunt of his rage. Of course, Luo Xuan was not spared. Instead of his promised promotion, what he earned was a demotion to the position of an ordinary staff member.
”Damn it!” cursed Luo Xuan.
If he had known things would turn out like this, he would have obediently continued on in the logistics department. It was also now too late, as the logistics director was not even willing to grant him an audience.
This is unfair!
Why do they want to protect Han Xiao?
How is he better than me‽
Luo Xuan was blinded with rage.
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The next day, Han Xiao received word from Feng Jun that the higher-ups wanted to discuss the matter of settlement with him.
Finally, the chance for Han Xiao to negotiate had come. Han Xiao knew that in the future, the hardliners would not carelessly take action against him again, so it was probably the one time that he would be able to acquire advancement knowledge.
Han Xiao arrived at the HQ with his mask on as usual to meet with Feng Jun. Feng Jun led him to the chief's office where three people waited: the chief himself, the research director, and an old man who was faced against the glass window.
”Gu Hui, Stardragon Strategic Defense Chief,” introduced the chief.
Han Xiao squinted. It was a familiar name, but he could not recall where he had heard it.
”Someone wants to see you,” Gu Hui continued in a low voice.
The old man turned around and smiled at Han Xiao.
Han Xiao's acting skills immediately kicked in.
”Tall, old man‽”
The tall old man chuckled.
”It must be quite a surprise.”
”Who exactly are you?” asked Han Xiao as he nodded blankly, similar to how he had once acted back in the Germinal Organization.
”All you need to know is that I have some power in Division 13.”
”...”
”Heh. Don't be so nervous. I've already noticed you from back then. You gave me quite a favorable impression.”
Mission accomplished!
As Han Xiao wiped the confusion off his face, the tall old man scrutinized him for a second before slowly saying, ”Tell me, how do you want this matter resolved?”