Chapter 411: Operations Group Commander

With Chen Yongren's abilities, he is fully capable of taking the position of Operations Group Commander of the Military Statistics Bureau.

This position happens to be vacant, and we can consider Chen Yongren.

As of now, there is no one more suitable than him.

Damn, you already have an idea, why are you still asking me?

Operations Group Commander of the Military Statistics Bureau.

A dagger belonging to the Military Statistics Bureau, the sharpest and most keen.

Saying they would...

Pah!

Regardless of the target's level, this group can carry out the arrest and detention.

Chen Yongren stood up straight and said solemnly, "As long as I can serve the boss and share his burdens, I don't mind where I go; even if it's just making tea for the boss, I will have no complaints."

"You little brat, trying to play slippery, wanting to advance by retreating, right?" the boss asked with a laugh.

"I dare not." Chen Yongren immediately denied: "Since I am a soldier, it is only natural to regard obeying orders as my duty."

"No need to shout slogans in front of me. Rest assured, given your abilities, how could I bear to let you idle away in retirement?" The boss pondered for a moment, then said with a smile, "Actually, even before you arrived, I had already planned how to assign you."

"Oh?" Chen Yongren replied respectfully.

"The Operations Group of the Military Statistics Bureau is lacking a commander; I intend to transfer you there." the boss said.

"Operations Group of the Military Statistics Bureau?" Chen Yongren, somewhat unwilling, deliberately said, "Boss, just let me be the team leader; what's the point of being a group commander?"

"Idiot, a woman's opinion!" the boss slammed the table and shouted, "How can authority be measured by military rank?"

Seeing Chen Yongren's confused expression, the boss realized he had just returned to the Military Statistics Bureau headquarters; many things were unclear to him, so he had to patiently explain.

"Don't look down on this group commander's lowly position; its authority is not to be underestimated, for it is only nominally attached to the Military Statistics Bureau and actually receives only my orders."

Only then did Chen Yongren show an expression of sudden realization.

"When you encounter problematic individuals, you can openly investigate and carry out arrest missions." The boss looked at Chen Yongren and said in a seductive tone.

"Personnel who violate internal discipline, regardless of rank, will also be arrested and detained by your unit."

"The power to apprehend both inside and outside lies in your hands; even a single cough could frighten a large crowd."

"Don't think being a group commander is trivial; even a section chief would tremble before you."

"Many people are eyeing the position of Operations Group Commander."

"But no one compares to the newly arrived Chen Yongren!"

"He has no connections in Chongqing, will give no one face, and when investigating people he won't hold back."

"This is also perfect for using him to balance out some disobedient elements inside."

"Hearing this, Chen Yongren kept a straight face, deliberately putting on an interested expression, and exclaimed delightedly, 'Boss, rest assured; I will certainly do my utmost to monitor the internals and purge external enemies!'"

This position suits me perfectly.

If we encounter a greedy profiteer, we can let it slide; but if someone colludes with Japanese aggressors and harms comrades, it's the perfect opportunity to rack up rewards using them.

"The Military Statistics Bureau is located in the Chongqing Forest, inside the Wanglongmen Two Lakes Club." The boss pondered a moment and added.

"Today is Wednesday; next Monday you will report for duty at the Operations Group of the Military Statistics Bureau."

"If you don't like Lin Ke Xin, just continue letting her be your personal secretary."

"During this time, just rest well and familiarize yourself with the work."

"Yes, I'll go prepare right away." Chen Yongren stood at attention, saluting, and then proceeded to take off his medals and ribbons and put them back into the medal box.

Seeing this, the boss deliberately asked, "This is a good opportunity to show off; why take off all your medals? Those colleagues outside seeing the awards on you might well be envious."

"Just this rank is already ostentatious." Chen Yongren touched the colonel's insignia on his collar and laughed.

"As the saying goes, 'Wood in the forest will be destroyed by the wind'; I've just returned to Chongqing, everything is unfamiliar, so I naturally need to be more careful, lest I inadvertently offend someone."

"Please continue to keep these medals safe for me, boss."

The boss was very pleased with Chen Yong's performance, waved his hand casually, and said, "Let Shen Mingchen come in to see me."

"Yes!" Chen Yongren saluted and pushed the door open as he went out.

Shen Mingchen was standing at the doorway.

Seeing Chen Yongren emerge in military uniform, Shen Mingchen was taken aback.

An Army colonel?

No.

How did he come out of the boss's office wearing military uniform?

Hmm…

The old-timers of Chongqing quickly sensed that something was amiss.

The only ones in the Military Statistics Bureau who can wander around in military uniform are the Operations Group.

This position is indeed vacant, and many people are eyeing the group leader's spot.

But even if he is the group leader, his military rank at most would be a lieutenant colonel.

Shen Mingchen immediately realized that Chen Yongren's rank was not fake, but a genuine Army colonel.

What the hell has this kid been doing outside?

After not seeing each other for years, his rank actually surpasses mine?

"Team Leader Shen, the boss asks you to come in." Chen Yongren's words interrupted Shen Mingchen's train of thought.

"Alright, I'm going." Shen Mingchen responded, gave Chen Yongren a strange look, and entered the boss's office.

Shen Mingchen entered the office with mixed feelings.

He saw the boss sitting in a chair, playing with a medal box in his hand.

"Boss." Shen Mingchen stood at attention and saluted.

The boss casually waved his hand, gesturing for Shen Mingchen to sit down.

Seeing the boss not speak, Shen Mingchen also remained silent.

After a long while, the boss slowly said, "This time seeing Chen Yongren again, what do you think?"

"I..." Shen Mingchen pondered for a moment, then helplessly said, "I really didn't expect that he would actually be a Personnel Section Colonel... and also..."

"And he was promoted from the Military Statistics Bureau." The boss promptly added a sentence.

"He's not even 25 yet, and he hasn't even attended a military academy." Shen Mingchen was puzzled: "Besides, promotion within the Military Statistics Bureau is inherently difficult."

"If you knew what he had done, you wouldn't find it strange." The boss said vaguely.

Shen Mingchen quickly ran through in his mind the major events that had occurred recently within the National Government.

Speaking of the biggest commotion, aside from the Wang-surnamed defector, it was their capture of a large batch of Japanese spies trained from childhood.

The spies' professions covered all walks of life.

This matter also caused a great uproar inside the National Government.

Because it involved too much, it became an absolute taboo; all case-related materials were sealed, and to decrypt them one would have to wait at least fifty years.

Those who truly know the entire process amount to no more than a handful.

No way...

Was this matter exposed by Chen Yongren?

But Shen Mingchen's imagination was still somewhat lacking.

Because of the Wang-surnamed incident, that was also Chen Yongren's achievement.

"Boss, how are you planning to arrange Chen Yongren this time?" Although he had already guessed the answer, Shen Mingchen still asked curiously.

"Boren, there's no outsider here, what are you pretending for?" The boss tapped the table and looked at Shen Mingchen.

Shen Mingchen chuckled twice, then solemnly said, "I just didn't expect that you actually let him go to the Special Service Corps Action Group."

"Can Chen Yongren handle it?"