Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Haha, Brother Zhi, what a coincidence!"

Xiao Zhan quickly greeted him with a smile.

Dressed casually, Deng Zhi smiled calmly and said, "Haha, what a coincidence! I came here specifically to find you."

Xiao Zhan walked over and asked, puzzled, "Oh, Brother Zhi came all this way to see me? Is there something you need?"

Deng Zhi laughed and said, "Get in the car first, we'll talk in the car. We can't park here, and if the surveillance cameras catch us parking illegally, we'll get a fine. We can't do anything illegal."

Xiao Zhan grinned and said, "Brother Zhi, a big boss like you, are you afraid of fines? Besides, traffic police will give you a wide berth if they see your license plate number, so how could they dare to give you a ticket?"

Deng Zhi blinked and joked, "Hehe, you're making it sound like I'm usually so domineering. I've always been a law-abiding and low-key citizen."

As Deng Zhi spoke, he gestured for the passenger to get into the car.

Xiao Zhan stepped into the car.

The driver immediately started the car and raised the center barrier.

Even a big boss's driver needs to be observant.

Don't listen to things you shouldn't hear.

inside the car,

Xiao Zhan asked, "Brother Zhi, what's the matter? I really don't deserve to have you come all the way to me."

"Why don't you just give me a call?"

Deng Zhi looked at Xiao Zhan with a smile and said, "Xiao Zhan, you haven't forgotten what you promised me, have you?"

Xiao Zhan blinked and said, "Brother Zhi, are you asking about going to Syria and Afghanistan with you?"

Deng Zhi nodded and said, "Things are very urgent over there. We're leaving in three days. Is everything alright here?"

Xiao Zhan thought for a moment and said, "There shouldn't be any problem. I just got back to China, so I'll go home first and tell my grandfather and parents."

Xiao Zhan deliberately said that he had just returned to China, and then saw how Deng Zhi would react. Under normal circumstances, Deng Zhi would definitely ask, "Did you go abroad?" or "What did you do abroad?"

This is normal conversational language.

Since Xiao Zhan brought up a new topic first, the other party should ask a question out of politeness.

If Deng Zhi has something to hide, he will likely find other reasons to avoid the topic, so as not to put both parties in an awkward situation.

To Xiao Zhan's surprise, Deng Zhi looked into his eyes and said, "I know you went to Thailand, I know you captured Zhu Junjie, and I also know that Zhu Ziqiang has been secretly detained by the relevant authorities."

This time it was Xiao Zhan's turn to be surprised.

He thought to himself, "What kind of trick is Deng Zhi playing?"

But he said, "Brother Zhi truly lives up to his reputation as the top dog in Beijing; nothing can escape your discerning eyes."

Xiao Zhan was smart enough not to directly ask Deng Zhi, "How do you know these things?"

If you ask that question, you're very likely to fall into Deng Zhi's pre-designed trap.

Deng Zhi smiled calmly, revealing a profound and inscrutable expression, and said, "Xiao Zhan, do you have some kind of opinion about me?"

Upon hearing Deng Zhi's blunt question, Xiao Zhan's expression faltered slightly before he replied, "Brother Zhi, are you joking? How could I possibly have a problem with you? Everyone in the capital knows that you're a loyal and righteous person, someone who not only follows the rules but also has a bottom line."

"Why!"

Deng Zhi sighed softly, looked out the car window at the bustling metropolis, and said, "I know you have thoughts about me, or even doubts about me. I might as well tell you that some things are not as you see them or imagine them, but there are some things I can't tell you right now."

"Xiao Zhan, one day you will understand."

"But I can tell you the truth now, with my hand on my heart, that everything I've done is for the national interest."

Xiao Zhan was stunned when he heard Deng Zhi say that.

Deng Zhi's words show great vision; it's all for the national interest!

Xiao Zhan thought to himself, "Could it be that you secretly control the Dragon Gang and have Boss Dragon use special channels to sell batches of young people abroad as 'swine'—is this also for the national interest?"

"It's probably your personal desire."

Are you trying to whitewash yourself?

Deng Zhi raised an eyebrow and said, "Xiao Zhan, it's okay if you don't believe me. I've said it before, one day you'll believe me. Get off at the next intersection. We'll depart in three days. I'll have someone take care of your passport, visa, and other related procedures."

"squeak!"

The driver stopped the car at the intersection and opened the door using the central locking system.

Xiao Zhan nodded to Deng Zhi and said, "Goodbye, Brother Zhi."

Then he jumped out of the car.

Suddenly Deng Zhi said, "Xiao Zhan, wait a minute, I have a big gift for you."

He then handed a file folder to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan instinctively reached out and took the file folder, asking, "Brother Zhi, what's in here?"

Deng Zhi: "See for yourself!"

"Xiao Zhan, remember we're leaving in three days. Give me the list of security team members before tonight so I can process the paperwork."

Xiao Zhan watched as the Cullinan's doors slowly closed, then it drove onto the main road and quickly disappeared into the vast flow of traffic...

to be frank,

Xiao Zhan is still in a daze...

He looked at the file folder in his hand, opened it with a puzzled expression, and pulled out a few sheets of paper...

Next second,

Xiao Zhan was stunned.

These turned out to be several company transfer agreements.

What surprised Xiao Zhan even more was that it was a shareholder change agreement for several companies under the Jinghua Group.

The beneficiary was Xiao Zhan.

All legal documents have been signed and stamped with official seals; the agreement will take effect as soon as Xiao Zhan signs it.

In other words, once Xiao Zhan signs, these companies will belong to him, Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan's first reaction was that something was amiss!

As the saying goes, something unusual is bound to happen.

Why did Deng Zhi transfer Zhu Ziqiang's company to him, and at such a low price?

What's the difference between this and buying something for free?

Xiao Zhan was certain that if it weren't for the need to complete the change of registration procedures, Deng Zhi probably wouldn't have written down a single penny...

"Beep beep beep".

A black minivan stopped in front of Xiao Zhan, and the window rolled down to reveal Xia Keke's delicate face.

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow and asked, "How did you know I was here?"

Xia Keke tilted her head and said, "Let's talk in the car. Didn't you see the patrol officers over there looking at us?"

Xiao Zhan looked up at the other side of the road. Sure enough, there was a patrol car parked at the intersection, and two policemen were looking in this direction. It seemed that if they didn't leave soon, they would come over to question him.

Xiao Zhan quickly got into the car.

Xia Keke started the car and drove onto the main road, saying, "Did Deng Zhi look for you just now?"

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow and asked, "How did you know? Did you plant a listening device on me?"

Xia Keke smiled faintly and said, "Hehe, as a national security officer, isn't it simple for me to want to know some things?"

"I'm not kidding you anymore, Director Chen told me."

Xiao Zhan asked in surprise, "Chen Hongwei knows Deng Zhi is looking for me?"

Xia Keke nodded and said while driving, "Director Chen asked me to tell you that the situation is much more complicated than you think. Director Chen also said that since you are no longer in the military or working within the system, you shouldn't get involved in those messy things."

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is he warning me?"

Xia Keke shook her head and said, "Xiao Zhan, you may not know, but Chen Hongwei is my master. I have been following Chen Hongwei since I entered the National Security system. I know his character very well. He is reminding you that Deng Zhi has a powerful background and many things are beyond the reach of people like us."

Xiao Zhan waved the file folder in his hand and said, "Deng Zhi transferred all the companies of Jinghua Group that were involved in the case and whose assets were frozen to me."

"Tell me, should I take it or not?"

Xia Keke: "Why don't you want them? As long as the procedures are complete and legal, you can take them all."

Xiao Zhan thought for a moment and said, "This matter is extraordinary. It could be a ticking time bomb. Once it explodes, we will be shattered to pieces."

"I'd better go back and ask the old man."