Chapter 413: Leak Incident

Lin Ke Xin looked up.

Hmm?

Chen Yongren, dressed in a colonel's uniform, was smiling at her.

Lin Ke Xin was stunned at that moment.

"How did you come out in uniform?" Lin Ke Xin asked in surprise.

She had gone to Gold Hill after the Military Statistics Bureau was reorganized, so she also knew some rules: anyone from the Bureau, without special permission, is forbidden to wear military uniform at any time, not even service dress.

Especially seeing the colonel's rank insignia on Chen Yongren's collar, Lin Ke Xin grew even more shocked.

"No, Chen Yongren is lying!"

"If he were just an ordinary member, how could he have a colonel's rank?"

"Chen Yongren is deceiving me again!"

……

Hey.

This little vixen, her mind works pretty fast.

You want to know? I'm not telling you.

Chen Yongren had anticipated this result, smiling as he asked: "How about it, honey, do you like it?"

Lin Ke Xin looked Chen Yongren up and down.

Chen Yongren in uniform looked especially righteous, particularly when sunlight fell on him from outside the window.

Lin Ke Xin felt a bit dazed, suddenly thinking he was a high‑ranking agent our Party had planted inside the National Government.

No.

I must be crazy—how could I have such a thought?

Lin Ke Xin shook her head hard, trying to throw that thought out.

"No…" Lin Ke Xin asked in surprise, "What did you just call me?"

"Honey." Chen Yongren said in a matter‑of‑fact tone.

The two pretended to be a married couple all the way from Songhu to Yu City, and when bored, Chen Yongren would tease Lin Ke Xin using that identity.

Lin Ke Xin was already used to this, ignored him, and wondered: "You dare wear uniform in the Military Statistics Bureau—A Ren't you afraid the boss will punish you?"

"What's there to fear if the boss has given permission?" Chen Yongren said solemnly.

Hearing that, Lin Ke Xin was a bit surprised; just as she was about to ask more, she saw Shen Mingchen walk in, smiling while holding a folder.

"Captain Shen." Chen Yongren saluted.

Shen Mingchen immediately returned the salute: "You shouldn't do that, Colonel Chen—your rank is higher than mine, so I should salute you first; military rules can't be broken."

"Even if my rank is higher, you're still my senior officer." Chen Yongren laughed.

Though it was flattery, Shen Mingchen found it pleasing and laughed loudly: "You've just come back from elsewhere; if you want to take an official post, you must go through the review."

Worried that Chen Yongren might overthink it, Shen Mingchen immediately said: "We absolutely trust your loyalty, but this is the standard procedure for everyone returning from an external posting."

"When does it start?" Chen Yongren asked.

"We can start now." Shen Mingchen closed the door and gestured for Chen Yongren and Lin Ke Xin to sit down.

"You returned from outside to Songhu?" Shen Mingchen asked.

Chen Yongren and Lin Ke Xin nodded.

"Were you conducting a secret mission abroad?" Shen Mingchen asked while taking notes.

What kind of question is that?

Lin Ke Xin wore a strange expression; when had the Bureau's internal review become this simple?

Only Chen Yongren knew that Shen Mingchen had actually prepared the review materials in advance.

It's merely a symbolic few questions now, meant to finish his hiring formalities as quickly as possible.

The two nodded immediately.

"Can you guarantee absolute loyalty to the Party and State?" Shen Mingchen continued.

"……" A question mark slowly appeared in Lin Ke Xin's head.

You ask like that—how could I say I won't?

"I guarantee it." Chen Yongren and Lin Ke Xin nodded.

"All right, the review is over." Shen Mingchen stood up, closed the folder, and extended a hand with a smile:

"Congratulations to both of you for passing the review smoothly."

"……"

Lin Ke Xin nodded mechanically, unable to help looking at Chen Yongren shaking hands with Shen Mingchen.

Just what identity does he have that makes the boss trust him so much?

Even if Lin Ke Xin were denser, she would realize it's only because of Chen Yongren's presence that she got through the review so easily.

She finally understood why Chen Yongren dared to wear his uniform and wander around the Military Statistics Bureau.

Being able to lurk in the Action Group isn't bad either—it gives a chance to contact more intelligence!

So you'd better be careful—if I catch you, you're getting a spanking!

Hearing Lin Ke Xin's inner thoughts, Chen Yongren muttered to himself.

"I hope you two will keep working hard in the Action Group, achieve new merits for the Party and State, and I'll arrange your appointment papers as soon as possible." Shen Mingchen then said to Lin Ke Xin.

"At that time, Second Lieutenant Lin's uniform will be sent to your home together with it."

"Thank you for your hard work, Captain Shen." Chen Yongren said.

"Don't mention it." Shen Mingchen waved his hand: "If you need anything else, just ask the General Affairs Department—the boss has already been notified."

Within my ability, I will certainly do my best to satisfy you.

As for your sidearms, once the appointment documents are officially issued, you can go directly to the Equipment Section to pick them up.

Speaking of this, Shen Mingchen gave a mysterious smile: 'The Equipment Section just received a batch of new equipment; I guarantee it will satisfy you.'

Thank you.' Chen Yongren said.

You two go ahead, I'll get busy first.' Shen Mingchen gave a slight nod, pushed the door open, and left the office.

Chen Yongren felt a stir in his heart, wanting to know what Shen Mingchen and the boss had talked about, and he activated his scanning eye on him again.

Unexpectedly, upon looking, he indeed found quite a few things.

Huh.

The higher-ups are quite generous.

He actually thought of restoring his identity as a Huangpu graduate.

That's rather embarrassing.

Continue checking Shen Mingchen's recent situation.

As it turns out, the Military Statistics Bureau has also been having a rough time lately; leaks have frequently occurred in the Military Affairs Division and Operations Division, and the boss has ordered a strict investigation.

A leak case?

How convenient—my system specializes in dealing with these Japanese puppet spies!

He casually activated the Sky Eye Skill.

Unexpectedly, he indeed made an unexpected discovery.

A red dot appeared on the radar map.

Chen Yongren's eyes lit up.

A new official hits the ground running; I'll first catch a Japanese spy for some fun.

But we can't alert them now; we must first figure out the organization of these bastards, then take them all down in one swoop.

'Commander Chen, where are we headed next?' Lin Ke Xin asked.

Chen Yongren grinned: 'It's not easy to come back this once; I'll first take you around inside to familiarize you with each department's situation.'

We can't be totally clueless when officially taking office, not knowing who to turn to.

'Yes.' Lin Ke Xin replied obediently, following closely behind Chen Yongren.

Thanks to Chen Yongren's colonel uniform, no one in the Military Statistics Bureau dares to stop him; wherever he goes, he is saluted all the way.

Soon, Chen Yongren followed the nearest red dot to the entrance of the Military Affairs Division's Military Section.

Inside the section.

The section members were busy inside, with a few still discussing this morning's meeting content.

Seeing Chen Yongren walk into the office, everyone stopped their work, and upon noticing his rank, they hurriedly stood to salute.

'Sir, may I ask who you are?' Military Section Chief Gao Zekun approached Chen Yongren and saluted.

'This is our Special Operations Detachment; the newly arrived Action Group Leader, Commander Chen, has come specially to simply understand each department's work.' Lin Ke Xin stepped forward.