The atmosphere in the conference room became extremely cold.
Everyone's face showed quite complicated expressions. Some are evasive, some are helpless, and some are angry!
Who is the angry person
Jiang Qing!
Perhaps it was because she knew what Xiao Zheng had won for this still unknown apology. So deep down in her heart, she didn't like Prince Ling Lainei, she even hated him.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Zheng asked with a frown.
He noticed a change in the atmosphere at the scene, and this change appeared when he asked Prince Ling Lainei for his reaction.
"Mr. Xiao - Prince Ling Lainei is not satisfied with our security system." Minister Gong said helplessly. "Just an hour ago, she refused the personal protection offered by the Dragon Team. And asked for a change of location."
Xiao Zheng was slightly surprised when he heard this.
Minister Gong is engaged in diplomacy, and what he is best at in diplomacy is linguistic modification. Minister Gong's words just now revealed three pieces of information to Xiao Zheng. First, Prince Ling Lainei was dissatisfied with the security system. Secondly, Prince Ling Lainei doesn't like to be protected personally. At least he doesn't like being protected by the dragon group's warriors. Third—Prince Ling Lainei wants to change places because the Guobin Building has been exposed!
If you continue to live here, you will only become a target!
And these are just three messages that Minister Gong passed on to himself. For Xiao Zheng, he can find more information from the attitude of Prince Ling Lainei!
Who is Prince Ling Lainei
She has been patient for many years and only waits for the wise woman who has accumulated a lot of experience! Not to mention that this time it was just a near miss and no personal harm was caused to her at all. Even if the Japanese agent really hurt Prince Ling Lainei, she would never fall out with Minister Gong or Team Long based on her temperament and work style.
So—why
Is she putting pressure on China by doing this? Or, fighting for leverage at the negotiating table
It's possible. After all, what is at the negotiating table is not friendship, but actual interests.
"Mr. Xiao, among all the people here, you know Prince Ling Lainei best." Minister Gong said softly. "In your opinion, what should we do next?"
"I need to know the whole process." Xiao Zheng sat at the table and glanced at everyone. Finally, his eyes rested on the face of the national security agent. "Confirmed that the other party is a Japanese agent?"
"Yeah." The national security agent nodded and said. "According to the jargon, the other party is a ghost agent. He has no identity and no information. However, I have dealt with this person once in my previous work. Although I have not had direct contact, I have heard of him."
"What level does it belong to?" Xiao Zheng asked the most concerned question.
"World-class agent." The national security agent said in a serious tone.
A world-class agent
No one laughed at the joke that this world-class agent was arrested without even seeing the mission target. They knew very well how much effort the Dragon Team had put into Prince Ling Lainei's security system this time. It can be said to be Ruogujintang. Even a fly can hardly fly in.
But the other party still managed to break into the corridor. It’s only a few steps away from the room where Prince Ling Lainei lives—
Of course, what all the units present here are more concerned about is that the first tentative move sent out is a world-class agent. Next time—how horrific will the assassination be
"Where is the loophole?" Xiao Zheng asked, pursed his lips. Sharp eyes.
"Our side." The national security agent raised his hand and proactively admitted his mistake. "Brother Dragon Group is on duty. We are responsible for providing information, including surveillance videos. The other party jumped in when we were handing over and only took thirty seconds to reach this floor. It was our negligence."
In fact. If the Dragon Group had not reacted in time, they would have captured the Japanese agents immediately. The problem faced was not just a few words of accountability from Prince Ling Lainei. But it was an indiscriminate bombing of the entire Japan.
The royal family died violently in the Chinese capital.
This is absolutely an unimaginable disaster for China.
Xiao Zheng took a sip of water and nodded. Understood the whole process.
"Minister Gong, since Prince Ling Lainei asked for a change of place, then we certainly can't refuse." Xiao Zheng pursed his lips and said. "Do you have a suitable address?"
"This is one of the key points of our negotiation." Minister Gong explained. "Because Prince Ling Lainei's visit to China is kept secret. We can't arrange for her to live in a place with high exposure. We can only search for her secretly."
"Yeah." Xiao Zheng nodded. "The address must be safe. If she causes problems in our land, China will face terrible public opinion attacks."
Minister Gong glanced at Xiao Zheng and suddenly said: "Captain Jiang, you go out and prepare first. Mr. Xiao and I have a few words to say."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qing, the national security agents, including several persons in charge, stood up and left the conference room. They knew that Minister Gong must have important issues to discuss with Xiao Zheng.
After everyone left, Minister Gong stared at Xiao Zheng meaningfully: "Mr. Xiao. I'm worried about Prince Ling Lainei trying to gain leverage at the negotiation table on this matter."
"This is also what I'm worried about." Xiao Zheng said with a bitter smile. "To tell you the truth, I have dealt with Prince Ling Nei several times. She is a very smart and ruthless person."
"I don't doubt this. Otherwise, the Tokyo government would not be able to send her to negotiate with us." Minister Gong readily accepted. Then he looked at Xiao Zheng curiously. "Mr. Xiao, what do you think of this matter?"
Minister Gong dismissed the others and asked Xiao Zheng for his opinion alone. This shows how much she values Xiao Zheng. Or—she knows Xiao Zheng’s past. I know that Xiao Zheng has a close relationship with Prince Ling Lainei. You can skip the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and play the emotional card with Prince Ling Lainei.
Publicly and privately, Minister Gong hoped that Xiao Zheng would help resolve the problems caused by this assassination.
"I suggest you accept all her conditions. Let her have nothing to say." Xiao Zheng said. "After all, we are the hosts. Guests' requests should not be refused."
Minister Gong nodded and said thoughtfully: "We have already discussed what needs to be discussed. The biggest dilemma at present is that Prince Ling Lainei does not accept the personal protection of the Dragon Team or the national security agents. This is too passive for us. .”
"I'll discuss this issue." Xiao Zheng said.
"With Mr. Xiao taking action, I believe Prince Ling Lainei will not refuse." Minister Gong breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiao Zheng smiled, stood up and left the conference room.
"How about it?"
Jiang Qing was outside the door. When he saw Xiao Zheng coming out, he walked up and asked.
"I'll go talk to her." Xiao Zheng said.
"Don't let her scheme against you." Jiang Qing frowned. "There is a security issue this time. She will definitely make a big fuss to increase her bargaining chips."
"Yes. I know." Xiao Zheng nodded and strode towards the room where Prince Ling Lainei lived.
Maybe it's because I'm not sure about the dragon team's safety system. Baiji Mitsui was guarding the door. No one is allowed in. It can be seen that this assassination incident made Momochi Mitsui nervous. No longer trust the security capabilities of the Dragon Group.
Of course, it could also be a show...
"Mr. Xiao." He had a cold attitude towards others, but towards Xiao Zheng, Baiji Mitsui showed kindness.
On the one hand, Prince Ling Lainei needs Xiao Zheng.
On the other hand, it was Xiao Zheng's terrifying strength that convinced Baiji Mitsui, who was only one step away from being a peerless expert.
"Is Prince Ling Lainei okay?" Xiao Zheng said with a smile. "This time there was a problem with our security system. I promise, there won't be a next time."
Momochi Mitsui said with a fairly calm expression: "I hope there won't be a next time."
After a pause, she stretched out her hand, opened the door and said, "Mr. Xiao, please come in. Your Highness has been waiting for you for a long time."