Free Web NovelChapter 1629: Chapter 950: _2
The next moment, hundreds of people present felt a boost of spirit, and they all clenched their right fists and raised them above their heads: "Let me watch over the dark night, hoping more will sing the dawn."
"Let me watch over the dark night, hoping more will sing the dawn."
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Qinglan City, Jiangbei Provincial Office.
The screen in the conference room is playing a video of Yang Xiao, who raises his right fist, his expression solemn as if he is about to rush to the battlefield in the next second.
The person filming was quite skilled, capturing Yang Xiao’s resolute expression perfectly, allowing those plunged into sorrow to bury their grief and transform into strong warriors under Yang Xiao’s encouragement.
"Gentlemen, I plan to include this scene in our Jiangbei Provincial Office’s promotional video for new recruits next year. What do you think?" Sitting at the head of the conference room was a man with rather fair skin, probably under 60, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, slightly plump, with a smile on his face, looking very amiable and easy to talk to. ƒrēewebnovel.com
But his identity is quite significant; he’s the Director of Jiangbei Province Patrol Defense Office, Hong Anguo, with an administrative level as a Level 1 Full-time Commissioner.
At this moment, there are 9 people sitting in the conference room, all members of the Provincial Office leadership team, Yang Xiao among them but ranked last in seats.
Apart from Hong Anguo, among the remaining 7 people, Yang Xiao knows some, including Chief Wu, Captain Yang Lao, and Yang Xiao’s uncle, Professor Cui.
"Captain Yang, what do you think?" Hong Anguo smiled at Yang Xiao.
Yang Xiao blushed a bit embarrassed, this speech wasn’t rehearsed, it was entirely heartfelt, and he didn’t expect it to be recorded completely and known by the Provincial Office leaders.
"Director Hong, all the leaders present, this is... all my heartfelt words." Yang Xiao expressed his thoughts.
"I think incorporating this into the promotional video is very fitting. Yang Xiao is a backbone of our Jiangbei Province Patrol Office, we know exactly how many practical things he’s done in these years."
"Killing evil cultivators aside, he also helped us establish connections with Yin Temple Secret Sect, not only linking up with strong figures like Cannibal Buddha but also locating the missing Elder Sheng Yanlin from Yiling Academy."
"A few days ago, Elder Sheng already formally promised us through written form, as long as we help him regain Yiling Academy, he will represent the academy to ally with our Patrol Office and vigorously cultivate talent for us." As Yang Xiao’s uncle, Professor Cui naturally praised Yang Xiao greatly, having forged deep ties during their time with the Secret Sect.
"Indeed, Captain Yang is truly a rare talent. That hidden Guardian Elder from Yiling Academy was found by Captain Yang himself." Captain Yang Lao also stood up to speak for Yang Xiao.
"Captain Witch, what is your view?" Hong Guoqiang turned his head to look at Wu Qingcang.
"Captain Yang is very strong, honest and sincere, a trustworthy person." Wu Qingcang looked at Yang Xiao, his face remaining calm as he spoke.
Yang Xiao did not dare to meet Wu Qingcang’s eyes directly; this guy is both ruthless and cunning, fitting the type of someone quietly cunning.
"Captain Yang, it’s not easy to receive such a high evaluation from Captain Witch." Hong Anguo said with a smile.
"Not at all, Chief Wu is lifting me up." Yang Xiao behaved very humbly.
"It’s not entirely flattery, this is all earned by your own ability, Captain Yang. I’ve heard your name in the Provincial Office long before, and today seeing you in person, you truly are a remarkable talent, no wonder you’re Nalan Shuo’s favored lieutenant." Hong Anguo shifted his tone, "In the future, you will work in the Law Enforcement Team, as the captain of the Third Law Enforcement Team, reporting like Captain Yang Lao under Chief Wu’s command."
"Understood!" Yang Xiao stood up, standing at attention and answered.
Now he realizes that Chief Wu’s status in the Provincial Office is even higher than he imagined, being effectively the second-in-command, evident from the seating arrangement. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
Director Hong Anguo sits at the head of the conference table, while Chief Wu sits to his left, with Deputy Director Zhao to his right.
These two are of equal rank, both as First-level Deputy, but culturally, left is honored, indicating that within the leadership team, Chief Wu’s rank slightly surpasses Deputy Director Zhao.
"Okay, that’s all for this meeting. Captain Yang, please stay behind." Director Hong waved.
As the others leave, the spacious conference room is left with only Director Hong and Yang Xiao, which makes Yang Xiao feel quite pressured.
Though Director Hong Anguo seems very amiable, giving the impression of a leisurely elderly man in a morning park, Yang Xiao dares not relax, knowing those who reach the position of Provincial Office Director are all savvy and shrewd, he fears showing any slip.
Hong Anguo holding a teacup, sits down beside Yang Xiao. Seeing this, Yang Xiao immediately stands up, intending to offer a space as a mark of respect, but Hong Anguo presses his shoulder, making him sit again, "Captain Yang, don’t be nervous, I have a close relationship with your Director Nalan, if it weren’t for him yielding the position back then, I wouldn’t be sitting here."
Yang Xiao perked his ears, wondering if this is something for him to listen to, and furthermore, this matter was indeed not mentioned to him by Nalan Shuo.
Nalan Shuo merely advised him before leaving, telling him not to worry, as Director Hong would look after him at the Provincial Office.
"Director Nalan often mentions you to me, saying you are upright, encouraging me to learn from you." Yang Xiao said according to workplace etiquette.
Unexpectedly, Hong Anguo burst into laughter the next second, almost tearing up, "I should really have Director Zhao stay to hear this, if he knew Nalan Shuo praised me like this behind my back, he’d probably burst into laughter."
