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164: Southeast Asia, branch officeA day later, the security company’s procedures were finalized, and they were now recruiting staff.

After the clamor subsided, the City of Sin welcomed a long-lost peace.

The morning sunlight streamed through the house windows.

An Yang was squatting in the corner, poking ants on the ground with a small stick, his face clearly displaying the words ”life is meaningless.”

”Sigh, it just ended like that.”

”It was so much fun yesterday.”

”With the continuous shelling, how lively it was.”

Aren’t this kid’s hobbies a bit too criminal? I should send you for some electroshock therapy later.

Chen Hu remained silent as always.

There was another restless figure in the room.

It was Wang Hao.

He had changed into clean clothes; although he still had that bookish air, he looked much more energetic.

He kept looking at Zhang Ze, wanting to say something, but didn’t know how to start, his face turning bright red.

Just then, the satellite phone in Zhang Ze’s pocket rang.

It was Dragon Raises Head’s number.

”Hello, Chief Dragon?”

”Is the mission complete?” Dragon Raises Head’s serious yet slightly weary inquiry came from the other end of the line.

”Reporting, Chief, I am glad I did not fail the mission.” Zhang Ze immediately adopted a formal tone, ”’Black Snake’ leader has been captured alive, the core data has been destroyed, the hostage Wang Hao has been successfully rescued, and all three mission objectives were overfulfilled.”

There was silence on the other end for a few seconds.

”...You brat, can’t you just make things easy for me? I told you to bring the data back, and you blew it up?”

”Chief, you can’t blame me.” Zhang Ze started complaining, ”That thing was hundreds of large cabinets; my little plane couldn’t fit it! The situation simply didn’t allow it!”

”Alright, alright.” Dragon Raises Head interrupted him, ”As long as everyone is safe. The special plane has arrived at the neighboring country’s military airport, and General Basong will send people to escort you there. Prepare to return.”

”Understood!”

Hanging up the phone, Zhang Ze clapped his hands.

”Job done, Brothers, let’s go home!”

As soon as An Yang heard this, he immediately sprang up from the ground, his previous listlessness completely gone, transforming back into that energetic young man.

”We’re going home! Brother Ze, shouldn’t we get a big medal for this trip?”

Chen Hu looked up at Zhang Ze.

Only Wang Hao was visibly emotional upon hearing the words ”go home,” and he quickly walked up to Zhang Ze.

”Brother Ze... I...”

He opened his mouth, but couldn’t manage a complete sentence for a long time.

The two words ”thank you” felt too slight, and ”no words can express my gratitude” felt too fake.

He could only pull a bank card from his pocket and hand it over with both hands.

”Inside here... is all my savings... I know it’s not enough, but my dad...”

Zhang Ze didn’t even look at the card.

”That’s enough, Student Wang.”

He reached out and pushed the card back.

”If you keep doing this, I’ll have to charge you. International rescue, S-rank mission, do you know what the price tag is? Selling your dad’s research institute wouldn’t be enough. Talking about money hurts our friendship.”

An Yang chimed in: ”Exactly! Talking about friendship hurts money!”

Zhang Ze: ”...”

Can you shut up?

Wang Hao became even more embarrassed.

Zhang Ze laughed, walked over, and patted his shoulder.

”It’s fine, don’t overthink it. Your father is a pillar of the nation, and you are the future of the country. Protecting you is our duty.”

”Go back, focus on your research, and strive to let your father retire early —that will be the best reward for us.”

Just as they were preparing to pack up and leave, the roar of car engines and noisy footsteps came from downstairs.

”Boss! Boss!”

It was Shawa’s voice.

Zhang Ze walked to the window and looked down. Holy cow, what a spectacle.

More than a dozen black SUVs were parked outside the inn, and hundreds of muscular men in matching black suits lined both sides, standing tall and imposing.

Anyone who didn’t know better would think a gang boss was being buried.

Leading them was Shawa.

This freshly minted CEO of the Southeast Asia branch of Guardian Security Company was currently wearing a brand-new suit that was clearly one size too large, his tie crookedly fastened, and his hair slicked back with half a pound of gel, shining brightly enough to reflect faces.

When he saw Zhang Ze, he immediately bowed ninety degrees.

”Boss! Why didn’t you tell me you were leaving! I could have prepared a farewell ceremony for you and the Brothers!”

This guy... got into character way too fast, didn’t he?

Two days ago he was a street thug, and today he’s already acting like an overbearing CEO?

Zhang Ze led the group downstairs.

Shawa immediately greeted them, with two subordinates behind him carrying a huge box.

”Boss, just a little local specialty, please accept this small token of respect.”

Zhang Ze asked curiously, ”What specialty?”

Shawa grinned, revealing a mouthful of gold teeth, and personally opened the box.

The box was full of gold bars.

They were dazzlingly golden, nearly blinding Zhang Ze’s titanium alloy dog eyes.

”Damn!” An Yang gasped, ”This local specialty is a bit too hardcore!”

Zhang Ze didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

”Shawa, what are you doing?”

”Boss, you gave me a new life, and this is a small token of my appreciation! If you don’t accept it, you look down on me, Shawa!” Shawa said with a sincere expression.

”The rules, I told you yesterday, did you forget?” Zhang Ze put on a serious face, ”We are a legitimate company; we don’t engage in these practices.”

Shawa froze for a moment, then quickly bowed, ”Yes, yes, Boss is right, I was narrow-minded.”

He waved his hand, instructing someone to carry the gold bars back.

”Boss, the cars are ready; I will personally escort you to the airport!”

”No need, the military will pick us up.” Zhang Ze declined his offer.

”Then... then I will escort you outside the city!” Shawa insisted.

Zhang Ze thought for a moment and did not refuse again.

The group got into the military SUVs. Shawa’s motorcade followed majestically behind, escorting them all the way.

The cars drove through the city.

On the streets, many security personnel wearing Guardian uniforms could already be seen patrolling.

Although their postures were still not quite standard, it at least brought a shadow of order to this chaotic city.

An Yang leaned against the car window, clicking his tongue in wonder.

”Brother Ze, you truly turned stone into gold; you actually managed to turn a local tyrant into an entrepreneur.”

”This is called resource integration and market standardization,” Zhang Ze said, talking nonsense with a straight face.

Once outside the city, Zhang Ze had Shawa’s motorcade stop.

Shawa got out of his car again, standing respectfully by the roadside.

”Boss, have a safe trip!”

”Regarding the company matters, follow the plan I gave you. If you don’t understand something, feel free to ask the professional team I sent.”

”Understood! Boss! I will devote myself completely until death!”

Zhang Ze nodded and rolled up the car window.

The motorcade sped away, leaving Shawa and his subordinates still maintaining their bowing posture until the cars disappeared at the edge of the horizon.

Upon arrival at the military airport, General Basong was personally waiting on the tarmac.

”Mr. Zhang, thank you very much for this time!” Basong shook Zhang Ze’s hand, clearly excited.

”You’re welcome, General Basong. We are strategic partners.”

”Yes, yes, yes, partners!”

”Please come visit often in the future; you are welcome here!”

”Great. If you have the chance, you should visit Dragon Country too.”