the world is at stake

He doesn't have to go out to work, and he's not so busy that he doesn't even have time to eat. Work is the easiest logistics in the whole situation.I really can't think of any reason to hire a jerk in The Bureau.Fire him! "

At the end of the unquestionable sentence, Deputy Chief Harden finally entered his office.

The whole floor suddenly sounded a mournful lament.

The freckle-faced female staff patted her fat chest and whispered tremblingly to Reina: "It's too scary, and another one has been driven away. This time it's poor Mr. Lloyd, who's next?"

Lena was still cautious when facing the deputy director.As soon as the office door was closed, she also put on a frosty face, turned her head and said to the fat female staff: "Maybe it's you and me."

The female staff member immediately fainted, but was stared at coldly by Lena, and she didn't have the mood to complain, and hurried to work.

Lena looked at her outfit today, and thought to herself: "I still didn't slap my ass today, do I have to wear a low-cut dress?

Isn't it said that elite men like the routine of "rejecting and welcoming"?Seducing Your Excellency the Deputy Chief is really tiring.What type can please him?

Alas, I began to miss his arrogance when he first came, but now his cold appearance is even more terrifying.Who can stand up to expulsion at any time? "

In the office, the Deputy Chief is not as gloomy and cold as his staff imagined.He dropped the folder in his hand on the table, grabbed the coffee with milk carefully brewed by the beautiful female secretary, and drank it in one gulp.

But this couldn't resolve the anxiety in the deputy director's heart.

At the morning meeting just now, Director Wells praised Deputy Director Harden's recent outstanding achievements - the bad debt of the Defense Logistics Agency was finally settled.The director no longer needs to be pointed at and scolded by the bosses in the department.

Nominally, Major General Williams, suspected of corruption, signed a 'pleasure deal' in exchange for a reduced sentence against him by the Defense Military Investigation Service.

The Army Corps of Engineers' accounts of nearly one billion dollars have been 'cleared', and only tens of millions of dollars have been mismanaged.Major General Williams was sentenced to one and a half years in prison, one year of which can be served outside prison.

Considering that the major general has been imprisoned for half a year, he can go home after being tried.

All the best.

The Department of Defense saved face, Congress stopped to blame, DLA filled the books, and no one lost.Even the FBI, which started to provoke the incident, had nothing to say, and could only admit that the investigation of the case had come to an end.

But all those involved in the investigation knew that the key to such a big case being able to achieve a major "breakthrough" in more than three months was that the public funds embezzled by Lieutenant General Miller of the Defense Logistics Agency were returned.

As for how to make it up, only a very small number of people who dealt with it understand the reason.But this does not prevent Director Wells from praising and relying heavily on Deputy Director Harden.

From now on, everyone will know who to turn to when encountering difficult shit pit problems, especially in Bureau G, who often encounters the trouble of wiping the big guy's ass this time.

Now not only to find Deputy Director Harden to solve external problems, but also to find him to solve internal problems.

The director hopes to encourage internal staff to improve work efficiency, but he doesn't want to provoke public anger.So Harden was also asked to do the job of singing bad faces and firing people.

After dismissing several ineffective staff, Deputy Director Harden made everyone in the bureau feel insecure—everyone banded together to accuse Director Wells of the evil of the sex maniac, hoping to drive him away.

But in front of Harden, not to mention the general staff in the bureau, even the other deputy bureau chiefs have to look at him with admiration and maintain basic respect and concessions.

The prestige of His Excellency the Director is increasing day by day, and Harden's position is becoming more and more stable.

Heck, win-win win-win.

Of course, these messes will not bother Uncle Zhou who plays the role of 'Deputy Director'.He grows in power, only to be irritated by the provocations and schemes of the 'Brotherhood'.

The white supremacists' investigation into the crude oil trade has made Robert of the Defense Logistics Agency uneasy.However, after further investigation, it was discovered that the other party even wanted to destroy the Raymond fab that 'Shengguang' had invested hundreds of millions of dollars in.

What a fucking fucking dog, touching Uncle Zhou's scales!

The 'Brotherhood' is the strongest force among the traversers, and killing a few of them won't solve the problem at all.Unless there is reciprocal containment, sooner or later the factory will be destroyed.

Just before the morning meeting, news came from Raymond that several employees of the fab had died in succession in recent days.Including an Indian engineer, a junior supervisor of the legal department, and a Chinese accountant.

The inexplicable death brought uncontrollable psychological turmoil to the factory, which was greatly exaggerated by the local media, and the FBI also took the opportunity to investigate.

Zhou Qingfeng was sure that his opponent had planted personnel inside the FBI to find trouble for him.

Press the call button on the desktop.

A few seconds later, Reina with a flowery smile stood at the door waiting for orders, "Sir, what's the matter?"

"Can I take a vacation?"

"Of course, you get one month of paid leave every year."

"Wow..., one month? Paid leave?" Zhou Qingfeng scratched his head in surprise, "The treatment from the government department is really good. Then I need to take half a month's leave. The pressure in the last three months has been too great."

"Okay." Reina nodded quickly, "I will send an email to notify the main departments in the bureau, including Director Wells. I believe he will approve it.

Where are you traveling?I can book a ticket for you.In addition, the bureau can reimburse part of your vacation expenses, including transportation and accommodation. "

Zhou Qingfeng was even more surprised, "Is there such a good thing?"

Reina took advantage of the situation and said flatteringly: "You are a senior government employee, so the benefits you enjoy are naturally different. Of course, this is reimbursed as an official expense."

After being surprised, Uncle Zhou shook his head, "I don't need to book a plane ticket, I just want to find a place to be alone for a few days."

Nothing else, the female secretary left the office.Then he said the news lightly.

Director Wells generously approved the leave.

In less than 5 minutes, hundreds of employees from all over the world immediately knew about it—come on, the big devil Harden is going on vacation.During this period, everyone finally didn't have to look at his cold face, and could breathe a sigh of relief.

Uncle Zhou also left as soon as he said he would, leaving Washington, D.C., by helicopter in the bureau, changing vehicles and changing identities on the way.When he reappeared, the 'Harden' filter covering his body was canceled and his original appearance was restored.

An old 'Chevrolet' pulled him along the state highway, heading straight for Raymond.Elan sent a public email before, announcing that the president will come.

Now President Zhou really came.

At the moment, the Raymond Fab is facing an uneasy situation, and the targeted crimes that many employees died unexpectedly caused panic.The factory hoped that the police in the city would catch the murderer as soon as possible, but all they got was perfunctory.

The factory management can only find ways to protect itself, strengthen security measures, minimize personnel going out, and strengthen production line safety.But no one knows if it's working.

Qin Qing, as a member of the 'National Security', instinctively believed that he had the responsibility to protect the fab.In the current predicament, all she can do is try her best to find out who is behind the scenes?

The method is also simple, pull out the suspects in the factory to chat one by one, and use speech skills to create a psychological offensive to obtain useful information.

For example, for Luo Zhiheng, the Taiwanese director of the technical department, Qin Manchu asked directly: "Has the dead Indian engineer contacted you? If you don't explain, you will bear the consequences."

Luo Zhiheng's mood has been ups and downs like a roller coaster these two days.Qin Qing's gaze was like a sharp sword piercing his heart, tearing through all his disguises.In the face of strong pressure, his pitiful arrogance is meaningless, and he can't even get angry.

As for Ruben, a Jew who is a technical backbone, Qin Qing used the law to suppress him and pressed him viciously:

"The first deceased has called you many times. Now is the last chance to prove that you have nothing to do with the criminal. Otherwise, the 'Holy Light' lawyers will send you to prison as an accomplice."

Ruben, who is good at calculating, had to weigh this naked threat. He had no doubt that a group that could use billions of assets would not be able to crush an ant like him.

As for Robert, the chairman of the trade union who was making trouble outside, Qin Qing came to the door with a lawyer in person, and said: "How much money do you need to get you to work for us? What kind of threats do you need to make you shut up?"

Robert was enraged by the provocation, and flew into a rage.But facing the cooperation agreement left by the 'Shengguang' lawyer, he shouted even more angrily: "I will never be bribed for such a small amount of money. Don't even think about it!"

Also in Raymond, another part of the city, 'Brotherhood' Chosen George is still a thug.He was drinking at a bar that was playing heavy metal rock.

Several big men with ghost tattoos on their arms were sitting by the bar, staring at it maliciously.

While drinking, George sneered at the tattooed man and said happily, "What? Do you want to make some money from me? I just want to talk to your boss about some business, one hundred thousand dollars, do me a favor."

The big men with tattoos became interested immediately.

At this moment, the 'Chevrolet' driven by Uncle Zhou arrived in the suburbs.

Chapter 20 Who Attacked Him?

At noon, Mr. Robert, the chairman of the union, was watering the lawn in front of his house.

The lawn in front of this big house is also American culture.As long as the higher-level community will stipulate that it must have it, it must be watered, and it must be trimmed beautifully.

This is like Americans not being able to dry clothes in their own yards. It has become a kind of norm that is customary or even in the form of community regulations-if you don't abide by it, you will be fined by the homeowner's association.

Even in arid places like California, the lawn must be watered diligently.

Mr. Robert was in a good mood, pouring water.Neighbors greeted him through a low hedge, and chatted about the serial murder case that had been raging a few days ago.

Raymond is just a small place, and the local TV station doesn't have any big news on weekdays.The move of the fab made the reporters in the city busy for half a month.

The sudden appearance of a serial murder case this time was even more eye-catching, arousing the intense interest of tens of thousands of people in the city—no way, such a small place is all that matters.

Robert was not interested in any murders, but in the consequences behind them.

After finishing the routine watering, he went back to the house and waited for someone from 'Holy Light' to bring the money.This time he is ready to blackmail a 'donation'.

The serial murder case has caused the fab's public relations department to be overwhelmed, and it may arouse more public opinion attention at any time because of the background of Chinese capital.

In the current United States where group populism is rampant, this is by no means a good thing for the 'Holy Light'.

Robert felt himself 'not doing enough, not doing enough'.He's sure to get a good 'donation', plus an apology from the aggressive Chinese woman.

The kind that can kneel down and lick her toes is the best, and she must be forced to submit.

Thinking of the feeling of ruthlessness, Robert doubled his psychological expectations of 'donation'.He dropped the hose that watered the lawn, cursed in a low voice, opened the door and went back to his living room.

The living room was a little dark, and there was an extra person in the corner at some point.Before Robert knew it, his thick arms wrapped around his neck from behind and pulled gently upward.

Then the fragile cervical spine made a soft clicking sound.

Robert's eyes widened for a moment, but he couldn't force his hands up, only his toes touched the ground.Not only was he unable to breathe, but his whole body weight was still hanging on his cervical spine.

He opened his mouth wide but his breathing was stagnant. He froze and didn't dare to move an inch, as if he was frozen, or he would stick out his tongue like a hanged ghost in the next second.

An indifferent voice sounded behind Robert's ear, "Do you believe I can pull your spine out of your chest? When you are dying, you can still watch your headless body fall, blood gushing from your neck, Drenches the entire living room.

The police will also express surprise when they see your dead body, the media will report your death with a headline of strange news, and people in the whole city will regard you as an after-dinner talk.

You'll be a historical wonder, and the tombstone could say 'Poor Robert, his neck is off his shoulders, as if he's been attacked by something alien.Hope he dies with less pain. '

How do you feel? "

Robert's body weight was suspended, and the will to resist disappeared in an instant.There were a few indecipherable noises from his mouth, the remaining air in his lungs was trying to make a sound, and in the end he could only express his attitude by blinking his eyes.

The strangling arm loosened a little, and Robert's breathing became easier.He sucked in the air, greedily savoring the vitality of his precious life.At this moment, he desperately longed for freedom.

But the voice behind the ear didn't leave, instead he shouted even more fiercely: "I ask a question, you answer. Otherwise you will beg me to kill you, because there are many ways to make you just want to die happily .”

Robert nodded desperately, to show that he understood.There were even tears in the corners of his eyes, not from sadness, but from fear brought on by a blank mind.

"Question one, who is behind the destruction of the fab purchased by 'Holy Light'?"

"I... I don't know," said Robert.

Um……?

The voice behind the ear groaned dissatisfiedly, and the strength on the arm increased again.

Robert felt that his toes were about to leave the ground, and quickly added: "At first, I just wanted to get some money and find a TV station in the city to hype the topic. Later, someone did come to me and asked about the situation of the fab."

"Who is looking for you?"

“He calls himself George, he’s in his 20s, he has long hair, he wears ear studs, he looks like a hippie, he speaks with a Texas accent, he’s not from Raymond.

He asked about the number of people in the fab, and who was dissatisfied with the 'Holy Light' but could still work in the factory.

I didn't tell him anything except that I couldn't help.I thought he would come to me again, but he didn't.I've only seen him that once. "

When Robert finished speaking, he trembled as if awaiting a verdict.

A few seconds later, the voice behind the ear said again: "There is a surveillance camera at the front door of your villa. Show me the video of George's visit."

"Okay, no problem." Robert pointed to the stairs behind the living room, "The computer is in the basement, and the recorded video is in the computer."

The strangling arm was finally released, but soon a hand was clamped around the back of Robert's neck like a vice, and he was dragged into the cellar.

The computer is turned on 24 hours a day, and you can check the videos within half a month by pressing the monitor.Robert said the date and called up the tape.

The hostage-taker stared at the picture taken by the surveillance probe for a while, and then drew a gun and blew up the hard disk of the computer.

The gunshot rang out, and Robert collapsed in fright, crying and begging for mercy.But when he regained his senses, apart from the smoking computer case, only the wet crotch reminded him that he had gone through an ordeal.

The demonic whisper was gone, along with its master.

Robert, in his old age, left the cellar crying.He had no strength in his limbs and had to crawl to move.By the time he got back to the living room, he was drenched in sweat, and it took him at least half an hour to regain some strength after he collapsed on the floor.

What really got Robert up was the knocking and shouting from outside the drawing room, and someone coming across the lawn from the front door.As if he was 20 years old, he opened the door tremblingly.

When the two parties inside and outside the door met, they all let out a low cry of surprise.

The lawyers hired by Qin Qinghe Group came outside, and they came here again to ask Robert to cooperate and say something nice in the media-this union chairman still has a bit of public opinion appeal, and it is worth spending some money to make him change his words.

When the two sides met yesterday, Robert was domineering and had no intention of cooperating at all, unwilling to accept any conditions offered by the 'Holy Light'.

But now the chairman seemed to have just suffered a serious illness, his appearance was embarrassing, his smell was unpleasant, and words were indescribable.He seems to be unable to take care of himself, and needs to be wrapped in diapers and put into a nursing home in a wheelchair.

Robert's heart trembled even more when he saw Qin Qing outside the door.He completely lost the idea of ​​asking the other party to kneel down. Instead, because he recalled the experience just now, he felt an uncontrollable fear in his heart.

Another 'Holy Light' person?

The union chairman's knees gave way, and he plopped... He knelt on the floor in front of his house.

Qin Qing was about to say hello, but was confused by this kneeling.After all, she is still inexperienced, thinking to herself that she has never seen such a special meeting ceremony in Americans?

Although cultures around the world vary widely, the meaning of kneeling is roughly the same.That was too much etiquette for Robert.