Spy Family

On the third day after landing, Lu Linbei received a notice from Lu Yezhou early in the morning, asking him to report to the Emergency Department alone.

Chen Manchi didn't want to follow him at all, he would rather sit in the shop.

The Emergency Department looked unchanged. Lu Linbei successfully passed the security check on the first floor, entered the elevator, and was sent to the sixth floor.

The sixth floor is the holy place of the Emergency Department. The director's office is located on this floor. As soon as Lu Linbei got out of the elevator, he saw Mei Qianzhong chatting happily with a female receptionist. As soon as he saw someone coming in, the receptionist immediately Put away your smile and pretend to look at the monitor.

Mei Qianzhong waved to Lu Linbei, Did you drive here?

yes.

Okay, I might need it later.

Mei Qianzhong didn't say what the mission was, and called Lu Linbei over to join in the chat. The receptionist quickly became cheerful again. The conversation was all about interesting new things in the city, and Lu Linbei could hardly get in the conversation.

After waiting for nearly an hour, the elevator opened again. Director Mei Yongge strode towards his office with a cold expression, turning a blind eye to everything.

Mei Qianzhong watched Mei Yongge enter the office and continued to flirt with the receptionist.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, the receptionist must have received an order and said to the two investigators: You can go in.

Let's have dinner together sometime, we have a lot in common. Mei Qianzhong said with a smile.

The receptionist obviously understood Mei Qianzhong's character and curled his lips and said: If you really want to treat me to dinner, you can set a time now. Saying 'when' is not sincere. Go ahead and don't bother me again.

Mei Qianzhong smiled and walked away, as expected, he didn't really want to treat him.

The director's office is divided into two rooms, the inner and the outer. The outer room is slightly smaller. There are two desks, which are obviously the secretary's positions. The things on the desk are still there, but no one has come. The inner room is very spacious, and the desks are larger than the two outer desks put together. It's even bigger. There are three sofas and a wine cabinet diagonally opposite. The cabinets are full of things. Several glasses of wine have been opened and some have been drank.

Mei Yongge sat behind the table, raised her head slightly, crossed her hands on her chest, and said in a very calm voice: Can I pack my things?

Of course. Mei Qianzhong smiled and glanced around, seeming to be more interested in the wine.

Lu Linbei understood the content of the task. He and Mei Qianzhong supervised Mei Yongge's packing of personal belongings and witnessed the director's abdication.

This is his first time entering this office.

Mei Yongge didn't take action immediately. He lowered his eyes and thought for a moment. He kept saying something in his heart, Mei Litao can't be the director.

Mei Qianzhong hummed, not wanting to say another word.

Mei Yongge did not raise his eyes. He was staring at a blank spot on the table during the whole speech, as if talking to himself, Because he doesn't understand what the position of director does, and he will never be able to change it. They think that intelligence is everything. But for the Emergency Department, is intelligence the most important thing? No, intelligence is just a piece of merchandise. For the director, the core responsibility is to sell the merchandise. .

Mei Qianzhong walked to the wine cabinet, poured himself a glass of wine, took a sip, and found it good. He turned around and raised his glass to Lu Linbei, who shook his head.

Mei Yongge continued: The Emergency Department has more than 80 formal investigators, more than 20 analysts, and countless peripheral intelligence agents. The reports submitted every day range from forty to fifty to more than three hundred. After On average, about 20 analysts are sent to the director's desk every day, and more than half of them are just briefings. After reading them, the director selects three or four of them and sends them to the general bureau, and no more than ten are sent to the bureau. It doesn't sound like that. There are many, but there is also the Information Department and departments directly under the General Administration. The intelligence on the director's desk never exceeds ten pieces from all parties. All other information is sent to the archives for sealing and may never be read again. arrive.

Mei Qianzhong had already finished half the glass of wine and replaced it with another bottle. While pouring the wine, he rolled his eyes at Lu Linbei to express his impatience.

Mei Yongge couldn't see his expression, and probably didn't care, Ten pieces of information still doesn't sound like much, but do you know how long the director of the General Administration spends reading information every day? Less than ten minutes, usually When he first arrived in the office, the secretary would give a briefing, and he would pick two or three of them and listen to them in detail. Only under extremely special circumstances would he check them in person. How does the chief director judge the value of intelligence? It's very simple. The intelligence goes through layers of There was no need for him to weigh it again during the screening, so he only looked at who sent it. When the old director was in office, the information he selected and sent would always be taken seriously, because he had an extraordinary relationship with the chief director. They had worked together when they were young. Struggled.”

Mei Yongge finally started to pack the things in the drawer. Lu Linbei stood opposite him, and Mei Qianzhong continued to taste the wine, but his eyes did not leave the director for a moment.

Mei Yongge laughed softly, I am not that close to the chief, but we have worked together many times. I always get invited to gatherings at his house. The chief will at least ask more about the information I choose to send. Two sentences, if I think they are important, I will check them out personally. So what are the core responsibilities of the director? To establish a good relationship with the General Administration. What are the responsibilities of the chief director? To establish a good relationship with the Ministry of Government Affairs and the Joint Committee. This is why he only has ten minutes Time to listen to the briefing on why the old director has lived in seclusion for many years without affecting the status of the Emergency Department.

Mei Yongge didn't have many personal belongings left in the office. They were laid out in a row on the table. He finally raised his eyes, motioned for the two investigators to take a look, and then began to put them into cardboard boxes.

Mei Litao is an excellent investigator and a good deputy director. He can be in charge of business, but he cannot be director. He has been away from this circle for too long and has almost no connections in the bureau. His He was too ambitious and bypassed the General Administration and the Ministry of Government successively, which is the biggest taboo in any organization.

Mei Yongge finished packing the box, held it in his hand, and looked at the two investigators again, When Mei Litao messes up everything, I hope you will remember what I said today: the Emergency Department and the Mei family will be destroyed by him. In hand.

Mei Qianzhong put down the cup and said with a smile: Uncle San may not be suitable for relationships, just like you are not suitable for business. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, so learn slowly. Director Mei will also apply after returning to the farm Go to school, right? It will do you a lot of good to refresh yourself.

Mei Yonge held her head high, walked around the desk, and walked towards the door.

Mei Qianzhong said to Lu Linbei: You drive, and we will take Director Mei to the airport.

On the way to the airport, Mei Yongge didn't speak again. At the boarding area, she said to the two investigators: I want to say that this is a fight between me and Mei Litao. I am willing to admit defeat. I am You two had absolutely no ill intentions, and I’m sorry for bringing you into this.”

Lu Linbei and Mei Qianzhong were surprised that Mei Yongge actually apologized and extended a hand.

Lu Linbei said nothing and shook the extended hand. Mei Qianzhong refused to reconcile and said with a smile: We have the consciousness to be chess pieces. The next step is to see whether Director Mei has the consciousness to be eliminated.

Mei Yongge walked away holding the carton, escorted by the eyes of two investigators, and joined the boarding team.

On the way back to the city, Mei Qianzhong asked: Do you think he still has a chance to make a comeback?

It's hard to say, I don't think so.

Do you agree with what he said? He said that the third uncle is not suitable to be the director.

Hard to say.

Haha, when it comes to you, everything is 'hard to say'.

Because I don't understand how the higher-ups work, I have no way of judging whether what he said is right or wrong.

I have some understanding. Mei Yongge is right. This is really the case with the General Administration and the Ministry of Government Affairs. More than 90% of the intelligence sent by the Emergency Department and Information Department is not read at all.

Then what's the point of collecting intelligence?

The significance lies in the quantity. The total intelligence volume of the Emergency Department every month and every year must not be less than that of the Information Department. It can be less, but it cannot exceed 5%. It also lies in the blame after the fact. If something big happens, As long as the Emergency Department has information in this area, even if it is only a few lines, it does not have to bear the main responsibility. As for the truly valuable information, it must be seen by the third uncle, who must find a way to send it to the desks of the director and director. . Fortunately, Third Uncle still takes us seriously.

Mei Qianzhong leaned on the seat and looked at the speeding scenery outside the window, But do the superiors take Third Uncle seriously? I don't know. It's even unknown whether Third Uncle can become the director. What I heard Sources say that the General Administration would rather leave the position of director temporarily vacant than let Third Uncle take the position. Alas, Third Uncle is a good spy, but can he be a good politician?

There were countless questions that could not be answered, and Lu Linbei was even more unable to answer them.

Why doesn't Third Uncle see me? Lu Linbei couldn't help but ask. This matter had been in his mind for a long time.

Mei Qianzhong turned around, You don't know the reason?

I have no idea.

Maybe I shouldn't tell you...it doesn't matter, it's because of Chen Manchi.

Third uncle still thinks there is something wrong with her? Lu Linbei was very surprised.

Not really, but Third Uncle is an old-school figure. He strictly abides by all the words he has said and the knowledge he has imparted. Who is Chen Manchi? A peripheral intelligence agent of the Uranian military. Due to extremely accidental reasons—— It was mainly caused by you - she transferred to our emergency department. If you were the third uncle, would you accept her without reservation?

But……

I know what you want to say, but this is a fan of the authorities. Lao Bei, you are a fan of the authorities, and you are already dizzy. Don't worry, no one will blame you. Investigators are also human beings and should have their own lives. It’s just that you can’t bring too much life into your work. Lao Bei, you didn’t do anything wrong, and neither did your third uncle. He just followed the rules and had to isolate any suspicious people. This kind of thing does not require evidence, it is just a routine operation. I thought you had already Just understand that.”

Lu Linbei remained silent. He really should understand, but as Mei Qianzhong said, he was a fan of the authorities.

You don't need to take it too seriously. The isolation period may be long or short. One year is enough. By then, Chen Manchi can be a normal investigator.

It is best not to have feelings between investigators. This is also a routine operation.

She doesn't like this job and I would advise her to resign.

Mei Qian nodded, It's also a way. She was originally allowed to join the job just to make her appear 'important', but now it's no longer necessary. Don't blame Third Uncle, his position can't tolerate any sloppiness.

Of course not. I reacted too slowly.

Mei Qianzhong sighed, I really envy you.

Envy me?

Yes, at least the problem can be solved easily. As you said, Chen Manchi doesn't like being a spy. My problem is more troublesome.

Your question...are you talking about Guan Zhuqian?

Mei Qianzhong showed a meaningful smile, Both of us like this industry, and neither of us will quit, so no one knows what the future will bring. We can only take one step at a time.

Although he had expected Mei Qianzhong to succeed, Lu Linbei was still a little surprised, I hope the cooperation between Zhai Wangxing and Dawangxing can go smoothly.

Yes, I hope so more than anyone else. All it takes is Zhao Didian. If we catch him, the cooperation between the two parties will be more stable, and the third uncle can also gain a firm foothold. You can't go to see the third uncle yet, but you can return to the group. , let’s go find this weird guy together, even if the third uncle doesn’t know anyone above him, this piece of information is enough to be sent to any big shot’s desk.”