Luo Fei knew these guys couldn't stay idle; this place was mainly for them to rest and maintain their fitness.

As Luo Fei walked into his private office, he looked at the sign on the door that read "Luo Fei, Director of the 18th Bureau" and couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

At a young age, he held a high position and controlled power and resources that were unimaginable to ordinary people. Unfortunately... his parents are no longer here and will not live to see their son's achievements.

A faint sense of regret swept over me.

At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Please come in."

The door was pushed open, and a sweet-looking girl peeked in from the front desk; it was Li Mengfei.

She said it somewhat timidly.

"Director Luo, Director Meng wants you to go to his office."

"Okay, I understand, thank you."

Luo Fei nodded.

Li Mengfei didn't leave immediately. Instead, she curiously looked at Luo Fei a few times and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"Director Luo... um... people are saying in private that you look young, but you're actually... actually over forty. Is that true?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Fei was both amused and exasperated, never expecting such a rumor to exist.

To prove his "innocence," he took out his ID card from his wallet and handed it to Li Mengfei.

"Look for yourself, it's genuine."

Li Mengfei leaned closer for a closer look and saw that the date of birth was clearly printed in the column.

1997 6 Month 18 Day.

"Huh?! You...you're really only 27 years old?!"

Li Mengfei covered her mouth and let out a soft gasp, her face filled with the word "magical".

She thought of her older brother, who was the same age as Luo Fei and was also a top student at the police academy. He was only a third-level police superintendent at the time, and her relatives all praised him for being young and promising with a bright future!

She even remembered that her brother had made a bet with his colleagues that if Luo Fei was really only twenty-seven years old, he would perform a handstand while pooping... This is going to be quite a show!
Luo Fei put away his ID card, smiled, and without saying anything more, got up and went to Lei Wanting's office on the top floor alone.

Upon arriving at the director's office, I saw that the door was ajar.

Luo Fei straightened his clothes and politely knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Lei Wanting's voice came from inside.

Luo Fei pushed open the door and entered, only to find that in addition to Lei Wanting, there was an elderly man in a simple Zhongshan suit, with his hair neatly combed and a gaunt face, sitting at the head of the tea table, slowly brewing tea.

Although the old man looked quite old, he stood up straight, and his eyes shone with a sharp light as he opened and closed, naturally exuding a powerful aura of someone who had long held a high position.

Zhou Wenqi and a guard with sharp eyes, standing as straight as a javelin, stood respectfully to the side.

"Luo Fei is here? Come over here quickly!"

When Lei Wanting saw Luo Fei, he quickly waved to him, gesturing for him to sit down at the tea table.

Luo Fei felt the old man in the Zhongshan suit's gaze fall on him as if it were real, scrutinizing him and carrying an indescribable depth.

He dared not delay, so he obediently walked to the tea table and sat down properly in a corner, straightening his back unconsciously.

Lei Wanting introduced Luo Fei with a smile.

"Luo Fei, it's Elder Wei who wants to see you."

Then he spoke to Old Wei.

"Old Wei, this is Luo Fei."

Old Wei didn't speak, but instead used his eyes, which seemed to see through people's hearts, to carefully examine Luo Fei from head to toe. His gaze lingered on Luo Fei's face for a long time, as if searching for some clue.

After a long pause, Old Wei finally spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. He asked directly.

"You... are Luo Fei, Luo Cheng'an's grandson?"

Luo Fei was suddenly startled!
How could this high-ranking leader, who seemed to hold a much higher position than Lei Wanting, possibly know his long-deceased, obscure grandfather?!
And he called out his name so accurately!
He suppressed his shock and quickly and respectfully replied.

"Yes, Mr. Wei, Luo Cheng'an is my grandfather."

Upon hearing Luo Fei's affirmative answer, a noticeable ripple finally appeared on Old Wei's usually calm face, and his eyes revealed reminiscence and emotion.

He gently put down his teacup, looked at Luo Fei, and spoke with a tone that carried a sense of vicissitude that seemed to transcend time.

“I know more than just your grandfather.”

Back then... I was one of his soldiers, the artillery company commander of his battalion.

"what?!"

Luo Fei was genuinely shocked this time and almost stood up from his seat!
He stared wide-eyed at the imposing old man before him, his eyes wide with disbelief.

This guy... is actually one of my grandfather's soldiers?! My grandfather was just a battalion commander back then!
Old Wei seemed lost in his memories as he spoke slowly.

"Your grandfather, Luo Cheng'an, was a veteran hero who participated in the Korean War! When I first joined the army, he was my biggest idol! Later, when the counter-offensive broke out in the south, I went to the battlefield with your grandfather..."

His voice paused, as if he had returned to the era of constant warfare, and his tone became somewhat heavy.

"Once, when our company was on an infiltration mission, my foot was injured by shrapnel, and I got separated from the troops. We were surrounded by a small group of enemies on a small hill... Just when we were about to run out of ammunition and food, your grandfather led a platoon of brothers and braved a hail of bullets to fight his way back!"
He personally carried me down from the battlefield and led us through the encirclement... If it weren't for your grandfather, I would have lost my life in that remote borderland long ago..."

As Old Wei calmly recounted that thrilling past, Luo Fei's heart was filled with a surging tide of emotions!

He only knew that his grandfather was a retired soldier who had been wounded, but he had never heard his grandfather talk about the battlefield in detail, let alone know that his grandfather had actually saved the life of the obviously very distinguished old man, Mr. Wei!
A question about Old Wei's true identity flashed through Luo Fei's mind like lightning. Who exactly was this Old Wei, who could command such respect from Lei Wanting and speak of that war-torn history so casually?!
Seemingly noticing the shock and confusion in Luo Fei's eyes, Lei Wanting chimed in with a low voice, providing further explanation.

"Luo Fei, Elder Wei is one of the ten Grand Secretaries of our Great Xia Cabinet, in charge of national security and foreign affairs."

Grand Secretary! One of the Ten Grand Secretaries!

These words exploded in Luo Fei's ears like thunder! This was the very pinnacle of the Great Xia's power pyramid, a true vice-state-level top figure! A behemoth capable of influencing the nation's direction!

Luo Fei was startled by this identity, almost as if it were a conditioned reflex.

He sprang up from his seat with a "whoosh," his body ramrod straight, and raised his hand in a perfectly standard military salute, his voice slightly strained from nervousness.

"Hello, Chief!"

Seeing his nervous appearance, Old Wei's serious expression softened, and he smiled kindly, waving his hand and saying...

"Alright, alright, there are no outsiders here, no need to be so formal. Sit down and let's talk, sit down."

He gestured for Luo Fei to sit down again, his gaze still fixed on Luo Fei's face, with the kindness of an elder looking at a younger person, and sighed.

"I really didn't expect this... The old battalion commander... has a successor! And you are such a true dragon! At such a young age, you became the director of the 18th Bureau of the State Security, taking charge of things on your own, and making tremendous contributions! The old battalion commander in heaven must be very gratified."

Luo Fei felt a little more relaxed when he heard Old Wei mention his grandfather, and said respectfully.

"Mr. Wei, you flatter me. I only heard about my grandfather's past by chance from my elders. I only knew that he was a soldier and was wounded, but I didn't know the specific details. It is my honor to hear you tell me your story today."

Old Wei smiled, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then changed the subject, returning to the main topic.

"Alright, we can talk about family matters later. The main reason I came here is to hear for myself how you did it. You dared to storm into the K2 Park, that den of dragons and tigers, with only your bare hands and six men, not only rescuing the children safely but also taking over the entire park and even Miaowadi?"
That courage and ability are not something ordinary people possess. Tell me briefly what happened.

Upon hearing this, Luo Fei knew that it was a question from his superior, so he organized his thoughts.

He gave a concise yet focused report on the key aspects, including how to enter the park, how to remain patient, how to find opportunities to launch an attack, how to control the key figure Hu Mingxuan to obtain intelligence, how to rescue the children, how to deal with Po Jun and eventually subdue him, and how to use the power of the rescued "piglet" to control the park.

He did not exaggerate his abilities, but he also did not deliberately conceal them. In particular, he provided reasonable explanations for his own strength and the subjugation of Po Jun.

Old Wei listened very attentively, nodding slightly from time to time. When he heard about Luo Fei sneaking into Hu Mingxuan's office alone to interrogate him for information, and the later subjugation of Po Jun, his eyes flashed with a sharp light.

After Luo Fei finished speaking, Old Wei put down his teacup, gently tapped the table, and praised him.

"Excellent! Bold yet meticulous, courageous and resourceful! Your decision-making is exceptionally decisive! No wonder Wan Ting values ​​you so highly and promoted you to such an important position! You certainly have the ability and qualifications!"

Just then, the guard who had been standing behind Old Wei like a shadow leaned down slightly and whispered something in Old Wei's ear, seemingly reminding him of the time.

Old Wei nodded, indicating that he understood.

He stood up, walked up to Luo Fei, patted Luo Fei's shoulder forcefully, and spoke with a tone full of affirmation and expectation.

"Luo Fei, you are excellent! You are outstanding! Seeing you reminds me of your grandfather's brilliance back then, and you have even surpassed him!"

He paused for a moment, then said.

"I'll be going to Jiangcheng for an inspection soon. I'll definitely make time to visit your grandmother and offer incense to your grandfather to pay my respects to my old battalion commander, my savior!"

He looked at Luo Fei with the concern of an elder in his eyes and gave him some advice.

"What you've done is of great significance, but it's also extremely risky. In future missions, you must protect yourself! Your safety is just as important! Understand?"

"Yes! Thank you for your concern, Elder Wei! I'll remember it!"

A warm feeling welled up in Luo Fei's heart, and he quickly replied.

Old Wei nodded in satisfaction, patted Luo Fei on the shoulder, and then walked out of the office accompanied by the guards and Zhou Wenqi.

Luo Fei and Lei Wanting quickly got up and respectfully escorted Old Wei to the elevator until the elevator doors slowly closed.

After seeing Old Wei off, Lei Wanting breathed a long sigh of relief, pulled Luo Fei back to his office, poured him a cup of tea, and wore an undisguised smile and emotion on his face.

"Good lad! Your luck... no, this isn't luck, you're destined to have benefactors in your life! First, it was I, the old man, who appreciated you, and now even Elder Wei is showing you favor! Elder Wei rarely praises young people like this!"

Luo Fei quickly picked up his teacup, a perfectly timed "flattering" smile on his face, and said.

"Director, you're right. You are definitely my greatest benefactor! If you hadn't pulled me out of Jiangcheng and given me this opportunity, I wouldn't be where I am today. I will always remember your kindness!"

Hearing this made Lei Wanting feel incredibly pleased, and he burst into laughter, pointing at Luo Fei as he spoke.

"You little rascal! You're good with words! But what I admire most about you is your intelligence, your loyalty, and your gratitude!"

He was in a great mood, and even said it half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Speaking of which, my granddaughter is about your age and is studying abroad. Would you like to..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Fei quickly interrupted, his face contorted in a pained expression.

"No, no, no! Director, please don't tease me! I live on the edge every day, how could I possibly hold a young lady back!"

Lei Wanting had only mentioned it casually, and when he saw that he refused, he smiled and said no more.

Luo Fei spent another half a day at the National Security Bureau, handling some necessary procedures and reports before preparing to return to Jiangcheng with the Ghost Commando Team.

After all, Grandpa Lei had promised him that he wouldn't have to clock in and sit in office in Kyoto every day like an ordinary employee, and would have more freedom of movement.

The group returned to Jiangcheng on a private plane.

Luo Fei first went to the service center to buy a brand new mobile phone and then got a replacement SIM card that Hao Ge had confiscated and destroyed in Miaowadi.

When he entered the business hall to conduct his business, he could clearly feel that many people around him were secretly watching him, accompanied by whispers.

"Look!
That person... looks kind of familiar?

"Is it that... the champion of the international special police competition last time? What's his name again, Luo something?"

"Yes, yes, yes! That's him! He's even more handsome in person than on TV!"

"Wow, it really is him! I never expected to see him here..."

Luo Fei then remembered that he had been the center of attention during the global live broadcast of the last international special police exchange competition, and had become a semi-public figure.

He smiled helplessly, quickly completed the formalities, put on the baseball cap and mask he had just bought, and left the business hall discreetly.

He still prefers the feeling of not being noticed and being able to freely live as an ordinary person.

After getting his SIM card replaced and his new phone installed, Luo Fei was about to go to the orphanage to find Chen Xuanran and see how the children who had been sent back were doing.

Just then, the new phone rang; it was an unfamiliar international long-distance number. (End of Chapter)

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