CHAPTER 412: CHAPTER 212: THE CHOICE OF THE PRIMEVAL FOREST_2

According to Song Xiangdong, soldiers are straightforward and direct. So if you waste time on calls and reports, many soldiers will lose their lives on the battlefield due to your delayed decisions!

"Let him in immediately."

Song Xiangdong’s eyes lit up, as if he suddenly thought of something.

When the secretary heard Song Xiangdong’s order, he wasn’t surprised. To be precise, no matter how Song Xiangdong treated Lin Beichen, the secretary wouldn’t feel surprised.

Soon after, accompanied by the secretary, Lin Beichen arrived at Song Xiangdong’s office. As soon as Lin Beichen entered, the secretary closed the door, leaving only Song Xiangdong and Lin Beichen in the room.

Lin Beichen sat opposite Song Xiangdong, tilting his head to look at him without any intention of speaking. Song Xiangdong felt awkward due to Lin Beichen’s actions and finally couldn’t bear it, speaking up first.

"Why are you here? You staring at me like this is making me very nervous!"

Song Xiangdong’s face was filled with helplessness. Despite hearing Song Xiangdong’s words, Lin Beichen remained unchanged, showing no intention of speaking.

If it weren’t for his respect for the other’s power, Song Xiangdong would have long thrown Lin Beichen out. After all, he’s seen annoying people before, but it’s the first time he’s met someone as infuriating as Lin Beichen.

"So, did you do something wrong to me, and now you’re nervous seeing me?"

Lin Beichen’s lips curled into a playful smile. Upon hearing this, Song Xiangdong was stunned at first, then shook his head with a smile.

Song Xiangdong knew very well that although Lin Beichen was uncomfortable with his approach, he understood and wasn’t truly angry. If Lin Beichen were genuinely angry, he wouldn’t speak to him this way.

"You know this isn’t just up to me; I have to account to those old men above."

Song Xiangdong’s face was full of grievance. An uninformed person witnessing this scene might truly believe that Song Xiangdong was under tremendous pressure.

Seeing Song Xiangdong’s genuine acting, Lin Beichen smiled faintly and thought to himself.

"This guy’s acting skills are so good. Keeping him as the director of the Security Bureau is really wasting his talent; he should be an actor and would certainly win a lifetime achievement award!"

Lin Beichen thought this, but didn’t say it out loud. Then he waved his hand, indicating that he didn’t mind the matter. Lin Beichen understood that although Song Xiangdong was the director of the Security Bureau, there were still a few elder statesmen above him.

These elder statesmen came through fire and blood, and in their hearts, the interests of the nation and the people are all that matters, devoting themselves to their duties until death. They truly epitomize loyalty and dedication.

These iron-handed senior figures monitoring his actions were already showing great respect to him, Lin Beichen felt.

"This time, I’m planning to choose a primeval forest to enhance my power. Do you have any recommendations?"

Lin Beichen looked at Song Xiangdong. Since the joking phase was over, the next phase needed to be more serious.

Song Xiangdong showed a thoughtful expression after hearing Lin Beichen’s words, finally recommending a primeval forest located abroad.

"This primeval forest is considered a death zone, and thus has no name indicated in any introductions or navigation systems, nor is there a specific coordinate point."

Song Xiangdong’s words piqued Lin Beichen’s interest, but also raised his suspicion. Previously, Song Xiangdong had been extremely attentive, treating Lin Beichen with great care.

But this time, Song Xiangdong not only didn’t remind him to be safe, but also introduced him to such a dangerous place, making Lin Beichen wonder if Song Xiangdong had another agenda.

However, when Lin Beichen looked at Song Xiangdong, his face was filled with sincerity.

"I’m really no match for this old fox!"

Lin Beichen was usually quite confident in his abilities, but when facing Song Xiangdong, he always felt a bit out of depth, given Song Xiangdong’s scheming, social experience, and so-called expertise far exceeded his own.

So when dealing with Song Xiangdong, Lin Beichen would express minor discontent but always managed to keep it within bounds.

"What about the things you prepared for me?"

Lin Beichen looked at Song Xiangdong with a smile.

Hearing Lin Beichen, Song Xiangdong was momentarily puzzled, unable to recall what Lin Beichen asked him to prepare.

After several times of recollection, Song Xiangdong confirmed he didn’t suffer from dementia; Lin Beichen truly had not asked him to prepare any items. Song Xiangdong then looked at Lin Beichen inquiringly.

"What did you ask me to prepare?"

"I didn’t ask you to prepare anything; as customary, every time I go out, shouldn’t you arrange my transportation?"

Lin Beichen leaned back slightly, intentionally showing a helpless expression.

"Moreover, you told me about a place without a specific coordinate; if you don’t arrange transportation for me, how do you expect me to get there?"

"You brat!"

Lin Beichen’s words brought a smile of realization to Song Xiangdong’s face. He pointed at Lin Beichen and shook his head helplessly.

Song Xiangdong’s fondness for Lin Beichen wasn’t just due to his abilities, but also because Lin Beichen’s ways reminded Song Xiangdong of his younger self.

"Rest assured, the plane is ready. I’ve also prepared some information about the forest; how to use it is up to you."

This time, Song Xiangdong provided almost babysitter-like support, preparing everything needed for the forest thoroughly for Lin Beichen.

Such complete assistance made Lin Beichen somewhat uncomfortable.

"Do you need my help with something?"

Before leaving, Lin Beichen couldn’t hold back and asked.

Despite internally reminding himself not to ask this, fearing Song Xiangdong was waiting for him to volunteer, Lin Beichen didn’t like owing favors. Thus being helped so much by Song Xiangdong, he couldn’t help but inquire.

"Nothing."

Song Xiangdong shook his head nonchalantly, then looked at Lin Beichen almost as if seeing a madman.

The expression clearly suggested that Lin Beichen was paranoid, thinking Song Xiangdong had something for him to do when he didn’t.

Lin Beichen was prepared to be tasked heavily by Song Xiangdong, but was surprised by this reply.

"Alright, the plane is about to take off, you’d better get on board!"

Song Xiangdong then hurriedly pushed Lin Beichen onto the plane, as if afraid Lin Beichen might change his mind. Only after the plane took off and was out of sight did Song Xiangdong let out a long sigh.

"Director, why didn’t you just ask him directly? I believe Lin wouldn’t refuse your request."

After Lin Beichen left, the secretary looked at Song Xiangdong with a puzzled expression.

"I know well what kind of person Lin Beichen is; let’s leave this favor hanging for now."

Song Xiangdong sighed helplessly, showing a trace of guilt.

"After all, the Dragon Army’s affair is highly confidential nationwide, and who knows if they encountered danger. But as long as Lin Beichen enters that forest, they will meet sooner or later, and my effort won’t be in vain."

If Lin Beichen knew Song Xiangdong’s true thoughts, he probably wouldn’t be able to resist beating him up. But now, Lin Beichen didn’t have the chance to know Song Xiangdong’s true motives.

As time passed, Lin Beichen had already reached above the forest.

"Is this the special forest that isn’t marked on any national map?"

Lin Beichen murmured to himself as he looked at the dense and expansive forest below from the plane.

"Arriving at the destination!"