Rejecting Qinghua Baoyan, I became a military officer

As I emerged from the VIP passage, dusk had already fallen over Beijing.

"Salman, will I ever see you again?"

As they parted, Sarah looked at Xu Ye with reluctance and asked directly.

That's why she's so smart!
Although Sarah did not know Xu Ye's specific identity and position in China, judging from a series of events, he was definitely not simple.

Let alone the current Sarah, even in her previous identity, she wasn't someone you could just see whenever you wanted.

Sarah simply dislikes politics, not that she doesn't understand it.

"Of course!"

Xu Ye smiled slightly.

If it were any other intelligence officer, they certainly wouldn't say that, but who can blame them but Xu Ye!

This wasn't Xu Ye being perfunctory; he meant they would definitely meet.

After all, the $500 million plane hasn't actually arrived yet!
Even if he gets his hands on it, as long as Saddam Hussein is still alive, is there anyone more suitable than himself to maintain the connection between China and Saddam Hussein?

Therefore, it is foreseeable that Xu Ye and Sarah will meet again in the future.

Of course, this is on the premise that Xu Ye doesn't dislike Sarah.

Otherwise, no one in this world could force Xu Ye to do something he didn't want to do.

If he can't even do this, then all the things Xu Ye has done since he transmigrated have been for nothing.

This isn't about being arrogant; it's about not wanting to become a pawn, especially when someone has ulterior motives.

If that's the case, Xu Ye might as well be a carefree and wealthy man!
In this world, when you have enough money, you can really do whatever you want. Some people even run for president and, more importantly, succeed.

Moreover, Xu Ye not only possesses immense wealth, but also formidable martial prowess and an almost omnipotent cheat-like ability!
It is precisely because of these reasons that Xu Ye was able to do things that seemed to violate regulations.

It's very simple. Xu Ye will not suppress his feelings. He has a scale in his heart, and it is enough for him to be worthy of the people and the country!

As long as Xu Ye is willing, he wouldn't mind seeing Sarah every day, let alone in the future.

Of course, Xu Ye has no such intention for the time being, nor is he just putting on an act.

In the past, Xu Ye could "indulge" a little, since he was single back then, but now he has Han Ziqing as his girlfriend, right?

Xu Ye is a man of principle, unless the circumstances are exceptional...

"Great!"

Sarah couldn't hold back any longer and jumped onto Xu Ye. The bodyguards beside her naturally looked away, pretending not to see anything.

One was their master, and the other was their beloved instructor; they could only pretend they didn't see them.

Besides, being able to be sent out requires more than just ability; a sharp mind is also crucial.

Kusei's intentions were practically stated outright, and how could his bodyguards not know?
Those who were there to pick up Xu Ye on the other side were astonished by what they saw.

They certainly knew Sarah's identity, and that's why they were somewhat surprised.

However, considering that the other party was Xu Ye, it made perfect sense.

"Alright, this is China, you know, it's not like other countries."

Xu Ye gently put her down and reminded her with a smile.

This girl probably really likes me!
It seems I'll have to keep my distance from now on.

If it were anyone else, feigning compliance would be fine, but she is, after all, Sadam's most beloved granddaughter, so it's better to keep some distance.

Besides, there are plenty of people who like him, so one more won't make a difference. Xu Ye was already used to it.

Feeling a little guilty, Sarah looked around. Since she was going to study in China, she had naturally learned a bit about China during this time and knew that what Xu Ye said was true.

Fortunately, this was the VIP passage, and there weren't many people there. The bodyguards were also quite tactful and didn't look at them, which relieved Sarah.

It wasn't that she was afraid of affecting herself, but mainly that she was afraid of making Xu Ye unhappy.

"Then, when can you let me see what you really look like?" Sarah asked hopefully.

"Next time!"

Xu Ye said casually.

It wasn't just to appease her; if Xu Ye were to be seen in China, he wouldn't have changed his appearance.

In China, if Xu Ye didn't even have this much freedom, it would have been before the founding of the country.

"I'm really looking forward to it!" Sarah said with anticipation.

Sarah had thought about Xu Ye's true appearance many times. What kind of person was he?
He must be even more handsome and dashing than he is now!

Must be!
After all, what girl doesn't dream of meeting her Prince Charming?

Not to mention, Sarah was a princess to begin with, and even though she's in trouble now, she's still a princess!

"It's almost time, goodbye!" Xu Ye said, taking the initiative to say goodbye.

If he doesn't take the initiative to speak, judging from Sarah's expression, she seems to want to stay with him forever.

"See you!"

After hesitating for a moment, Sarah hugged Xu Ye again and whispered in his ear.

……

"Xu Ye, you're amazing!"

On the way to the General Staff Department, Xie Wensheng said with some emotion.

Clearly, Xie Wensheng had witnessed the entire "sweet interaction" between Xu Ye and Sarah.

"What can I do, Lao Xie? I'm just too charming!" Xu Ye said casually while removing his makeup with special makeup remover.

He and Xie Wensheng were already very familiar with each other. They had known each other since the train robbery and had become very close friends.

Moreover, in a sense, Xie Wensheng was also a benefactor to Xu Ye. Without him, Xu Ye would not have come into the General Staff’s sights so quickly, would not have become a “part-time” special agent, and would not have made a fortune in the liver roll value because of this identity.

Of course, Xie Wensheng didn't come away empty-handed either. He's now a captain, and a major is practically a certainty.

To put it bluntly, anyone who had even a slightly closer relationship with Xu Ye would have been incredibly fortunate—that would be an exaggeration, but the benefits were undeniable.

Otherwise, given Xie Wensheng's situation, he was able to become a captain now only because of his family's support; he would have to wait a while to become a major.

"My own face still looks the best!"

Looking at himself restored to his original appearance in the makeup mirror, Xu Ye breathed a sigh of relief.

During this time, wearing the face of "Salman," Xu Ye has also been missing "himself" a little.

"Your skills are truly amazing!" Xie Wensheng said with some envy.

Putting everything else aside, just based on this one skill alone, Xu Ye would have a secure position within the General Staff.

If they enter the workforce, they will be even more sought after.

Xie Wensheng knew more than most people; he had some understanding of just how much a top makeup artist could earn. To put it simply, just look at how much celebrities make!
"Talent, there's nothing you can do about it!"

Xu Ye pushed the makeup mirror up and said casually.

This makeup artist's incredible skill stems from two factors: his expert-level makeup techniques and, more importantly, the cosmetics he uses from the system's in-game store.

Without those things, Xu Ye's current skills wouldn't be able to create such realistic fakes.

After all, makeup skills were a minor skill for him, far less important than his other skills. Xu Ye didn't deliberately grind for more scrolls; he was fine with what he had for now.

"Alright, let's change the subject!" Xie Wensheng said, somewhat speechless.

Can't we just have a normal conversation? Can't you even consider how he, an ordinary person, feels?

"By the way, are you hungry? Why don't you go get something to eat first?" Xie Wensheng asked with concern.

"Where is the commander?"

Xu Ye had no objections.

"When we arrived, the commander said there was no rush, he had a meeting," Xie Wensheng quickly said. "But it wouldn't be right to let you go hungry!"

"Okay, I'm actually a bit hungry. Let's go grab something to eat first!" Xu Ye nodded. "To be honest, my stomach has really suffered lately!"

Are there any foreign dishes that suit the tastes of Chinese people?

Of course there is!
For example, kebab.

But this stuff is fine to eat occasionally, but if you eat it every meal, you'll get tired of it.

It's not that there aren't other dishes, it's just that we're trying something new; eating the same thing every day would be torture.

As for Russian vegetables?
Forget it, just don’t mention it!
Fortunately, he had the foresight to quickly prepare some Chinese food in the system space; otherwise, Xu Ye might have had to exchange it directly from the system shop.

Compared to the stomach of one's own dragon nation, a mere few liver rolls are nothing.

It can be said that when Xu Ye is on a mission abroad, especially a long one, food is, to some extent, his biggest enemy.

For the people of China, food is the most important thing; it's something ingrained in their bones that will never change.

"Bianyifang roast duck?" Xie Wensheng asked.

"Forget it, I don't feel like eating grilled meat for a while. Let's just find a street food stall and experience the lively atmosphere." Xu Ye shook his head and refused.

Thankfully, it's 2004 now, and the food stalls haven't completely disappeared from the streets and alleys of Beijing. They best represent this kind of down-to-earth, everyday life.

"Alright, I get it now, you're just tired of 'state banquets'!" Xie Wensheng said with a hint of envy.

As a member of Xu Ye's domestic liaison team, Xie Wensheng naturally knew what Xu Ye had been doing during this time.

In Shadama's territory, the cooks are naturally "royal chefs," and the food served is nothing short of "state banquets"!

"Come on, Lao Xie, let me tell you, even if it were a state banquet, you'd get tired of it if you ate it every day. What I want now is to experience the lively atmosphere of the streets." Xu Ye said with a deep sense of empathy.

"By the way, let's find a place that's a little cleaner!" Xu Ye added.

He had no choice; he didn't want to eat gutter oil.

Although, after several years of continuous crackdown, gutter oil incidents have decreased significantly.

However, this kind of thing cannot be completely eradicated even in twenty years, let alone now.

"Don't worry, I've got it covered!" Xie Wensheng assured him.

As a native of Beijing, and given his status, he naturally knew where to find reliable ingredients.

Of course, it's impossible for a street food stall to be completely clean and hygienic; all they can do is ensure that the ingredients used are safe.

"That's good!"

Xu Ye nodded, then added with a complaint, "The crackdown on gutter oil is still not strong enough!"

This thing may seem insignificant, but it involves a lot of vested interests, which is why it persists despite repeated bans.

“It’s much less now!” Xie Wensheng said with a smile.

When the gutter oil scandal first broke out, Xie Wensheng had only been working for a short time. During that period, he basically didn't eat out.

"Food safety in our country is a long and arduous task," Xu Ye said meaningfully.

"What? Did you find out something?" Xie Wensheng asked excitedly.

Others may not know how capable Xu Ye is, but Xie Wensheng does!

Many of the previous missions were overseas, and Xie Wensheng and his team only had "hard work" but their contributions were not obvious.

Of course, even if this insignificant achievement is not enough to warrant a promotion, it will still allow him to be promoted when the time comes.

In this respect, we are already ahead of many others.

However, people are inherently greedy, or rather, few people don't want to improve themselves, and Xie Wensheng is no exception.

With Xu Ye as a powerful backer, is it possible that Xie Wensheng wouldn't have any ideas?
"Old Xie, stop thinking about it. Even if we did find something, it's none of your business!"

Xu Ye glanced at him and naturally understood his thoughts. He didn't indulge him and directly poured cold water on him.

If you happen to bump into it by chance, then there's no problem.

However, Xie Wensheng's identity is naturally inappropriate if it is really necessary to investigate certain matters.

"You're right, I was just assuming that!"

Xie Wensheng realized what was happening and said somewhat embarrassedly.

He always felt relaxed when he was with Xu Ye, which stemmed from his absolute trust in Xu Ye—with Xu Ye around, there would be no surprises.

However, as a member of Xu Ye's General Staff Liaison Group, Xie Wensheng's current level of secrecy is also very high, so how could he do whatever he wants!
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's drive faster, my stomach is starting to rumble," Xu Ye casually changed the subject.

He did think of something just now, but Xu Ye didn't know whether it had happened yet.

The incident that had a huge impact on food safety in the Dragon Kingdom wouldn't have surfaced in my previous life, four years later, in 2008. Now, it's still early, and Xu Ye isn't sure if it has already begun.

That's right, what Xu Ye was thinking about was the melamine-tainted milk powder incident. It can be said that after this incident, whenever a food safety incident occurs in China, the memory of this incident will come to mind, which shows how great and bad its influence was!

Now that he remembered and had the ability, Xu Ye naturally wouldn't let it go unchecked.

Four years later, that was just the final outbreak. The practice of adding melamine to milk sources may have already been brewing for some time now.

Of course, it's also possible that it isn't.

However, Xu Ye has taken note of this matter and will continue to follow up on it.

If such a thing were true, it wouldn't be difficult for Xu Ye to uncover it now.

However, none of that is urgent. The most important thing right now is to quickly enjoy the flavors of everyday life and fill our stomachs.

"Xu Ye, we've arrived!"

Xie Wensheng parked the car on the side of the road. (End of Chapter)