Chapter 442: Chapter 329: Arrest Young Master Sauce No. 1!
"Go!"
At Zhang Tian’s command, everyone instantly understood.
Soon, several people were swiftly heading towards the car at the door.
In just a few dozen seconds, everyone was in the car; the accelerator was pressed, and they instantly drove towards the target location.
...
...
"Today’s meeting doesn’t have much substantive content; it’s mainly about discussing daily training, as well as ideology and morals."
"Comrades, you must focus on the grassroots’ ideology and morals to prevent any parasites; remember, parasites can spread, and if not careful, the whole tooth will rot!"
"I don’t need to say much; you should understand what I mean."
"As for how to emphasize ideology... I don’t care, but a month later, I want to see substantive results at the very least!"
"..."
In Upper City, in a special meeting room.
A group of people dressed in military green uniforms gathered here.
The number of people wasn’t large, but the ranks on their shoulders... were astonishing!
However...
Emphasizing ideology?
Pang Delong frowned, glanced around, and then remained silent.
The others appeared calm, seemingly discussing something normal.
Until....
"Also, during exercises in various places, you must do the placation work when contacting the civilians!"
"Any losses caused by the exercises will be borne by the exercise troops!"
"If the local people complain, notify the local authority for handling, if encountered with..."
As he spoke, the middle-aged man with a resolute national face suddenly paused, then swept his gaze across everyone present.
His gaze was like a cold blade, making the hair stand on end wherever it passed.
"You should have heard of the case of heads rolling for complaints in Upper City."
"If this happens again...."
The middle-aged man sneered: "See you at the military court."
At those five words, a chilling atmosphere emerged.
The war in the Eastern Country ended much later than one would think.
The war in ’79 continued with conflicts until ’89.
It’s been less than 16 years since then until the present 2005!
It can be said that everyone in this meeting room has personally been on the battlefield; without a few lives in hand, they wouldn’t even deserve to stand here, full of chilling presence.
However...
Pang Delong’s heart skipped, his brow constantly changing, finally speaking slowly:
"If this happens again... I’ve heard about this case, the main cause is the chaos in Zhengyang City, leading Zhengyang Mining Company to collude with some people, plus the company has connections in Nanhai Province, so..."
"In short, this case... should have nothing to do with us."
Pang Delong had sensed something amiss a few days ago.
This meeting was sudden!
Usually, sudden meetings mean something big happened, but when he came this morning, what big event was there!?
Emphasizing ideology and morals has long been the fundamental military practice, there’s no need to hold a small meeting to emphasize it!
Moreover....
Zhengyang Mining Company has no relation to the military!
Why bring up this case as an example?
Pang Delong’s heart sank, his gaze became mysteriously dark.
The man in the main position showed a cold smile, took a deep breath, his emotions clearly off, yet not arguing with Pang Delong at the moment.
Instead, he glanced at his watch, seemingly waiting for something.
Until...
"I’m going to the bathroom."
One person suddenly stood up, calm-faced, heading out, the main position person not stopping him.
Seeing this, another elderly looking man stood up, "Getting old, having frequent urination, I’ll go too."
The two seemed to lead, others following their example to stand up.
"I suddenly remembered something to instruct the troops, I’ll go back for a moment..."
"Me too, I’m planning to organize a large-scale exercise recently..."
"Ugh, what’s the exercise, it’s all the Red Army winning anyway..."
"It’s different, this exercise seems to have a new rule set, the Red Army’s winning chance... is less than ten percent."
"..."
Listening to these words.
Pang Delong’s heart moved, instinctively wanting to follow the person talking about the new exercise rules.
But as soon as he lifted his butt, the man in the main position suddenly said:
"Old Pang, stay a moment."
Calling me by name?
It’s a feast with ill intentions!
Pang Delong’s heart abruptly sank, feeling immense pressure, his butt paused momentarily before pressing down.
"Pa."
He sat in the chair.
Before long.
The entire meeting room had only Pang Delong and the man in the main position left. The other raised his head, expressionless, staring at Pang Delong, then took a deep breath and said:
"Old Pang, I remember... we met 35 years ago?"
Pang Delong paused, then nodded.
"Thirty-five years ago... tch, I was just a novice soldier then." The man sighed with emotion.
Thirty-five years passed in a blink; upon reflection, it seemed like just yesterday.
"Such short time, yet everything changed..."
Speaking, Pang Delong also nostalgically recalled.
But while he was still reminiscing...
The man suddenly asked: "When did you start contacting Fang Tianhai?"
This question was like being pricked by a needle; Pang Delong immediately reacted, his pupils slightly contracted.
Pang Delong stared at the man, then shook his head.
"Fang Tianhai? There’s a company commander that seems to have this name, but I don’t recognize him..."
He didn’t finish his sentence.
The man continued:
"Yes, you manage logistics, and all the new equipment has to pass through your hands."
"The research department is intricately linked with the new equipment, and each weapon test involves military personnel."
"Old Pang, getting in touch with Fang Tianhai is actually not difficult for you," the man remarked wistfully.
Pang Delong’s breathing grew heavier as he solemnly spoke:
"I don’t know Fang Tianhai..."
"Do you really not know him or just pretend not to know him?"
The man’s gaze suddenly turned sharp, looking at Pang Delong as if he were staring at his enemy.
"Haha, Old Pang, I can’t believe I failed to uncover your true intentions for thirty-five years... The leaked information during this time, the people who were bribed, it even involved local mining companies..."
"What are you talking about?" Pang Delong continued.
"Pang Delong!"
But the man clearly lost patience, saying:
"Or should I call you... Young Master Sauce Number One?"
The moment those four words were spoken, Pang Delong’s pupils suddenly contracted to a point, and his back turned cold.
He wanted to speak, but the other’s piercing gaze was chilling, causing a slight shiver.
"Young Master Sauce? You suspect I’m Young Master Sauce..."
Pang Delong still wanted to say something.
But the next second...
"Bang!"
The conference room door opened.
The man seemed to have anticipated this, showing no surprise, while Pang Delong, startled by the tense situation, instinctively looked towards the door.
He saw two types of people suddenly burst into the conference room.
One group dressed in plain clothes, the other in military attire.
Pang Delong’s eyes widened dramatically, and he instinctively stood up, as a surge of indescribable emotion brewed, adrenaline coursing through his body.
"Young Master Sauce Number One, Pang Delong, you are now being legally arrested," Zhang Tian said with a chuckle.
These past few years have been trying for them, thanks to the notorious Young Master Sauce Number One.
The leaked information was too significant, yet after extensive investigation, they couldn’t find the perpetrator until now... Zhang Tian was still in disbelief at how high the other’s identity was, even a member of the military!
"Are you with National Security?"
Pang Delong’s eyes flashed, his chest brewing with anger. "You suspect I’m Young Master Sauce Number One!?"
"Where’s your leader? Let them come see me!"
"And since when could National Security arrest military personnel? Are you trying to overextend your authority!?"
He was very angry.
Indeed, anyone would be angry.
But...
"I never said I was here to arrest you." Zhang Tian nonchalantly waved his hand.
If the other party had retired, he could arrest him, but he hadn’t, so it wasn’t within his jurisdiction.
But it doesn’t mean there aren’t people who can!
Zhang Tian turned, looking at the person beside him.
A man in army green, a standard military uniform, stepped forward, his resolute face staring at Pang Delong as he spoke:
"Military security department."
After speaking, he raised his hand, and several people stepped forward instantly, then carried Pang Delong out.
"Security guards, security guards!" Pang Delong called out urgently.
His identity had been exposed... his identity was truly exposed!
Pang Delong genuinely didn’t know how he got exposed. With decades of experience, it seemed impossible for anyone to suspect him!
He had hidden so well, even when the information about Young Master Sauce Number One was initially thoroughly investigated, he wasn’t caught.
How did he get exposed now!?
"Haha, do you think your security guards haven’t been investigated?"
The man snorted coldly, impatiently waving his hand.
"Tell it to the military court!"
"Take him away!"
With that, Pang Delong was forcibly carried away.
No matter how he shouted, he couldn’t prevent it.
Retracting gaze, the group looked at the man in the conference room, who sighed and shook his head as he said:
"I didn’t expect it, really didn’t expect this..."
He truly hadn’t expected Young Master Sauce Number One to be Pang Delong, someone who had served for thirty-five years.
On the battlefield, the other didn’t hold back either...
Even assuming positions that many at rank dream of.
The military didn’t say much, simply saluting before directly leaving.
Military personnel breaking the law requires a different court than civilians. Pang Delong would be tried in a military court, which is stricter, with particularly complex procedures, requiring them to prepare.
In the conference room, the middle-aged man sighed, looking at Zhang Tian slowly:
"Sigh, it should have been thought of sooner."
"Years ago, there was a drill that was supposed to be a secret operation, but as soon as it started, Western Country’s satellite was above, observing every movement clearly."
"We could only helplessly end it before it even started..."
"Not many knew of this, Pang Delong happened to be one... it should have been suspected to be him sooner."
His tone carried fatigue and weariness.
Zhang Tian didn’t know what to say, the other clearly had some connection with Pang Delong, but...
"Heh, you wouldn’t think I’d care much, would you."
The man looked at Zhang Tian, suddenly smiling with resignation.
"For thirty-five years, he was Young Master Sauce Number One, in other words, he deceived me for thirty-five years."
"While I’m old, I couldn’t even get angry in time, why would I mourn? Just a bit regretful."
"If he had been found back then... things wouldn’t have escalated with the local rare earth mine incident."
Hearing this, Zhang Tian was speechless, underestimating the other’s composure.
The next moment, he heard:
"Thanks to National Security, please convey my regards to your leaders."
The man showed a look of appreciation, saying:
"Thanks to you, we’ve removed the thorn that was Young Master Sauce Number One..."
Thanks to him?
Zhang Tian blushed, feeling a bit hot, somewhat embarrassed.
"Actually... National Security wasn’t largely involved."