vrcanaries Chapter 684 Yuan Ye in the Mountain City (27)
Chapter 684 Yuan Ye in the Mountain City (27)
Of course, Yuan Ye couldn't tell Chu Xiaoya why he decided to stay. But Chu Xiaoya saw the resolute look in Yuan Ye's eyes and seemed to have guessed something; it must be related to the bombing that afternoon.
She nodded and said softly:
"I understand. If it's convenient, may I come to see you?"
Yuan Ye shook his head and said:
"I may not have time to spend with you. You still have to go to school, so don't let it interfere with your studies. However, you can consider the suggestion I gave you before."
Chu Xiaoya knew he was referring to switching to a science or engineering major. She had already made up her mind and immediately said:
"No need to think about it anymore, I'll listen to you. I've decided to study science and engineering so that I can build advanced weapons for the country in the future. Then those foreign powers will no longer dare to run rampant in our country and harm our people."
"Great, you can also go abroad for further studies in the future and master advanced scientific knowledge. I hope to see you become an outstanding scientist and contribute to the strength of the country one day."
Yuan Ye was pleased with Chu Xiaoya's decision. Perhaps she would become a figure like Qian Xuesen and Deng Jiaxian. When the country was rebuilding from scratch, what it needed more were experts in science and engineering, rather than those literary masters who talked about classics and doctrines.
It's not that they weren't important, but for a poor and weak country, ten so-called masters of the Republic of China era couldn't compare to one Qian Xuesen, even if he had dozens of doctoral titles.
Before leaving, Yuan Ye gave the packet of Jiming Gongcha tea to Chu Xiaoya, asking her to give it to Chu Yuntian and say that it was a gift from him. He knew that Chu Yuntian liked to drink tea, and he might not have tasted this precious indoor Buddhist tea before. He would definitely be very happy. It was also a way of presenting a gift to the Buddha. To be honest, Chu Yuntian treated him quite well.
He quickly returned to the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters, changed his dirty clothes in his dormitory, washed his face, and then went to Chu Yuntian's office. Chu Yuntian was anxiously waiting for him, and as soon as he saw him enter, he immediately said:
"Why are you back so late? The director asked me to take you to see him. He's waiting for you in his office."
"I was bombed by Japanese planes this afternoon and almost got killed. The car you gave me was also destroyed. Luckily, I escaped unharmed. Miss Chu was also alright. I got her home safely, so I'm late."
Chu Yuntian finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked:
"Have you eaten yet? The Director has been waiting for you to eat for a long time, and he was worried that something had happened to you. He almost sent someone to look for you."
"It's nothing, I just ate something on the way. But I don't think this dinner with the Director is a farewell dinner. I guess I won't be able to leave."
Yuan Ye smiled.
"How did you know?"
Chu Yuntian was somewhat surprised.
Seeing Chu Yuntian's expression, Yuan Ye knew his premonition had come true. He first described what he had seen during the bombing, and then concluded:
"So I think there should still be Japanese spies in the mountain city, and there should also be an internal traitor. I believe that what I've thought of, the Director and the Chief should have thought of as well. They will definitely ask me to stay and help catch the Japanese spies and find the traitor."
"Senior, am I right?"
"You're right, that's exactly right. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you a little longer."
Chu Yuntian nodded and smiled.
His ability to deduce that the bureau chief would stay based solely on the afternoon's bombing incident was truly impressive. However, it's also possible that he himself wanted to stay, since in Chu Yuntian's mind, Yuan Ye had always been a very responsible and dedicated person.
I reckon he would have stayed on his own even if I hadn't said anything.
He's growing increasingly fond of this young man, already considering him his ideal son-in-law. He wonders how things went between Chu Xiaoya and him this afternoon? Do they have feelings for each other, or even if they're attracted to one another?
But now is not the time to think about that. The Director is still waiting for them in his office. They'll find out when they get home tonight and ask Chu Xiaoya.
"Let's go see the Director. He seems to be in a bad mood, so let's be careful."
Chu Yuntian gave a reminder, and the two then went to Dai Yunong's office. Sure enough, Dai Yunong was sitting behind her desk with a gloomy face, and Mao Long next to her also had a solemn expression. The atmosphere was very oppressive.
When Dai Yunong saw Yuan Ye enter, her expression immediately softened. It seemed she was still very worried about Yuan Ye, and seeing him finally put her mind at ease. After all, the bombing had killed many people; preliminary estimates put the casualties at over 2000.
Moreover, the Chairman's Huangshan official residence was also bombed. At the time, the Chairman was meeting with visiting foreign dignitaries and had to take shelter in an air-raid shelter. The Huangshan official residence was also damaged, and several guards were killed or injured.
The Chairman was furious. It was clear that the Japanese planes had come prepared, and someone must have leaked the intelligence. He ordered Dai Yunong to investigate the matter thoroughly and solve the case within half a month.
This made Dai Yunong very nervous. This matter was of great importance and had seriously threatened the safety of the Chairman. If the matter could not be investigated and the hidden dangers eliminated, he might be in deep trouble, the Chairman would lose trust in him, and his position might be in jeopardy.
Moreover, the deadline was very short, only half a month. In such a short time, he had no confidence that he could find the mole and the Japanese spy and bring them to justice.
He could only place his hopes on Yuan Ye. Yuan Ye was ordered to come to the mountain city, and in just three or four days, he cracked the Japanese spy Poison Wolf Group and the Silver Fox Group one after another, and also caught two moles. This proved his strength. Only he could solve the case and catch the Japanese spies and moles within the time limit.
Fortunately, Yuan Ye hadn't left yet and was staying until tomorrow. It was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune, allowing him to stay and assist Chu Yuntian in solving the case. He discussed it with Chu Yuntian, and Chu Yuntian shared the same idea. Chu Yuntian himself had no confidence in solving the case within half a month and could only pin his hopes on Yuan Ye.
Although he had confidence in Yuan Ye, he was not without worries. After all, this matter was too important and more complicated. The Silver Fox Group still had photos and information provided by Yuan Ye. The Japanese spies and moles involved in this bombing incident were completely unknown to him. There was absolutely no information about them.
At dinner, they intended to tell Yuan Ye that this wasn't a farewell dinner; he had to stay for at least half a month to help solve the case. However, Yuan Ye didn't show up. Dai Yunong asked Chu Yuntian where Yuan Ye had gone, and Chu Yuntian said he had gone for a stroll in the streets that afternoon. Considering the massive bombing that had occurred that afternoon, they were all worried that something might have happened to Yuan Ye, because unless something unexpected had occurred, Yuan Ye wouldn't have missed his visit.
Dai Yunong was eager to send people to find Yuan Ye, but Chu Yuntian felt it was too early to do so. He was mainly concerned about Yuan Ye's special identity. If he mobilized a large number of people to search for him and many people found out, it might cause unnecessary trouble. It was better to keep a low profile for now and wait until after tonight. Although he was also very worried about Chu Xiaoya's safety.
He felt that Yuan Ye would be fine, after all, he was very capable, and there might have been some unexpected delay.
Of course, this was just a feeling, and he couldn't guarantee it. It might just stem from his inner hope that Yuan Ye wouldn't get into trouble.
Dai Yunong felt that Chu Yuntian's words made sense, so she did not insist. She just asked Chu Yuntian to bring Yuan Ye to his office to see him as soon as he found out that Yuan Ye had returned.
Yuan Ye's appearance finally brought Dai Yunong a sigh of relief.