CHAPTER 619: CHAPTER 370: POACHING TALENT / LAST-DITCH STRUGGLE

At this point, the truth had surfaced, and the leaders could finally breathe a sigh of relief. If Luo Ye had indeed been responsible, the military could no longer accommodate her. However, given the influence of Wen Luo’s family, she would certainly not act as a shadowy pawn. Thus, the state would stand to lose a rare talent.

Especially during her performance on New Year’s Day, Luo Ye demonstrated a remarkable linguistic talent, leaving a profound impression on the leaders.

Among the current personnel, there are plenty with exceptional skills and scholarship, but the combination of both attributes in individuals is exceedingly rare. Hence, the deep regret at the notion that she might leave the military is understandable... luckily!

The admiring looks the leaders gave Luo Ye deeply affected Lian Qinghua. Being a proud person, Lian Qinghua, knowing further pleading was futile, pulled a long face, took her daughter, and left, while Su Sha hesitated briefly and ultimately did not follow.

Lin Tuanzhang stood up: "I apologize to the leaders. As one in a leadership position, I neglected to properly educate and discipline my troops. Upon returning, I will voluntarily request to resign."

Su Sha quickly stood up: "No, the main responsibility lies with me. If someone must resign, it should be me."

Vice Chairman Lin waved it off: "Forget it, this matter cannot be entirely prevented by education or discipline. You don’t need to resign to take responsibility.

However, the ideological issues among the troops do need attention, particularly incidents like today where a dispute with the public occurred.

When you return, use these incidents as examples for a thorough critique and self-critique. Henceforth, regularly engage in ideological exchanges with the troops to prevent such incidents from recurring."

"Yes!" Lin Tuanzhang and Su Sha responded in unison.

Vice Chairman Lin chuckled at Luo Ye: "Little Luoye, your composure and wit in this matter merit praise."

"Thank you for the compliment, sir!" Luo Ye quickly got up and responded.

"My soldiers, why wouldn’t they be excellent?" General Lei laughed heartily, giving Luo Ye a thumbs up: "Little Luoye, you’re no less than Ye Xuan. Strive to surpass him soon and make even his family listen to you!"

Luo Ye’s face turned bright red, not knowing what to say.

General Xia nudged him with his elbow: "Old Lei, you could have said that privately. Isn’t it inappropriate to say it in front of so many people? Don’t you know the young lady is sensitive?"

Jiang Zheng smiled and said, "Leaders, you can’t just offer flattering words, how about something more substantial? Give Little Luoye a green channel, allow her to meet with Ye regularly every week. That’s true humane care, right?"

General Xia nodded: "Alright, I’ll talk to Han Leming tomorrow. Both kids are our soldiers, creating opportunities for them is our responsibility as leaders."

"I ask, is this intentional?" Vice Chairman Lin knocked on the table: "Alright, except for Little Luoye, everyone else may leave. I need to have a word with her alone."

General Xia remained seated: "Vice Chairman Lin, this matter... the palm and the back of the hand are both flesh, you clearly intend to favor one over the other!"

Vice Chairman Lin glanced at the time: "I have another meeting later, I can only stay another hour."

General Xia and Vice Army Commander Lei exchanged looks, helplessly stood up, and walked out, with the rest quickly following. Ye Xuan, as he passed by Luo Ye, secretly squeezed her hand.

After the door to the conference room closed, Vice Chairman Lin looked at Luo Ye with a kind smile: "Don’t be nervous, calling you here is actually a good thing."

"Yes!" Luo Ye thought to herself, when have I ever been nervous?

Vice Chairman Lin took a sip of his drink, slowly saying, "We’re establishing a new special action team called ’Fierce Tiger,’ serving the central government. Its main task is to follow and protect leaders during travels, integrating protection and interpretation.

This special team is directly under my and Commander Yan’s management, affiliated with the central government, and is ranked the same as Team A, but actually holds a higher status.

The team selection is ongoing, and both Commander Yan and I hope you can join. This task force will be more flexible compared to Team A.

During your four years of university, you can freely enter and exit the campus, and post-graduation, you can pursue master’s and doctoral degrees freely, just needing to take the exams.

As for your rank, you will be promoted to Lieutenant upon obtaining your bachelor’s degree, and your future promotions will completely break from traditional rules, based solely on your performance.

If you’re willing, you can participate in the selection for the position of captain and deputy captain of the Fierce Tiger Team. If selected, during significant foreign affairs activities, you will need to travel with the team, but other times will remain entirely free, without impacting your studies.