CHAPTER 1419: CHAPTER 1414 CRISIS INTERVENTION

With the nuclear bomb in hand, rewards were immediately given, this time the CIA’s efficiency was exceptionally high.

When Yang Yi worked under Aaron before, his authority was substantial but without title, allowing him the greatest freedom, yet he never took on any significant role.

It’s different now; Yang Yi is no longer an undercover agent. To reward Yang Yi’s achievements, he needs a position that matches his contributions.

However, Yang Yi doesn’t wish to be tied down to a specific post, unable to move freely. He wants to continue enjoying the conveniences available within the CIA framework while retaining the greatest freedom, so he can still focus all his energy on his own affairs as before.

Porter was very pleased, which is why he’s discussing with Yang Yi what position suits him.

"Would you like to transfer to the management department? What do you think of the security section’s work?"

Porter looked at Yang Yi with great interest, while Yang Yi replied without hesitation: "Sir, I still prefer fieldwork."

"I thought so, then you continue to stay in the operations department. Hmm, you’ll be responsible for intelligence work in a region, how about that?"

After speaking, Porter smiled at Yang Yi: "You’re an Asian, I think you are well-suited to work in Asia, especially East Asia. Therefore, I think you can be stationed in East Asia, initially as a deputy, and after a few years, you’ll become the head. For someone younger than thirty, this position is quite high starting. Plus, the status of the East Asia division is rising, where your talents can be most showcased."

Porter’s implication was that working in East Asia would provide Yang Yi a bigger stage and more attention. With just two years, this position could shift from deputy to head.

This suggestion was good; Yang Yi thought if he really went to East Asia and became the second-in-command of the CIA there, the happiest should be Li Fan.

Unfortunately, Yang Yi doesn’t want to go to East Asia, nor can he, because his main battlefield is in Europe and the United States.

Feeling slightly regretful, Yang Yi softly said: "Sir, this... I know East Asia is the most suitable place for me, but the problem is I’m most familiar with Europe. If I’m transferred to East Asia for specific tasks, my long-standing work in Europe would be wasted."

Yang Yi’s implication was really, I have many private jobs to do in Europe, so best not to transfer me.

Porter nodded and said: "That’s right, you’re also correct. If you go to Asia, continuing contact with Ivan would be affected."

After speaking, Porter slightly smiled and said: "Sending you to East Asia was actually the director’s intention. However, I feel you staying in Europe can indeed maximize advantages. But there’s a problem, the European district head’s position is very stable, making you a chief in Europe is not too... convenient."

Yang Yi softly said: "Actually, I’m not really suited for leadership roles, right? Sir, I’m still young, and the intelligence work in Europe is quite complex. I think, maybe I can take a more flexible position."

Porter nodded repeatedly and then smiled, saying: "So I thought of a position, perhaps the most suitable for you."

"What position?"

"What do you think about the crisis intervention team liaison role?"

Porter smilingly mentioned a position, causing Yang Yi’s heart to skip twice because the position was truly attractive.

Generally, the CIA often faces sudden crises, just like this Big Ivan incident, which was a sudden crisis for the United States and the CIA.

The CIA has a standing crisis intervention team. The members aren’t fixed, but the leadership team is, and this head is directly responsible to senior officials like Porter. Although the individual’s level might not be high, when actually handling matters, the person represents Porter, which is the so-called see an official and be a rank higher.

This crisis intervention team has only a few members, but it can draw personnel temporarily, and when encountering real crisis situations, it also has command authority above the local intelligence units because the crisis intervention team represents the highest leadership of the CIA.

Usually, it’s just a liaison, but when there’s a real issue, then it’s a special agent.

So this non-department department, when there are no major issues, it’s relatively idle, but once something major occurs, it becomes quite important and very busy.

High status with few tasks, but when real issues arise, it provides an opportunity to perform. It doesn’t usually have status, nor does it feel like a district chief with considerable power, but this assignment is really too suitable for Yang Yi.

"Sir, does this job require permanent residency at headquarters?"

Yang Yi promptly expressed that he was satisfied with this position, yet he still had some minor concerns.

"Of course, it doesn’t require permanent residency at headquarters. Since it’s a liaison role, naturally, you need to be familiar with the local situation, so you need to frequently travel between Europe and headquarters. Actually, this role we usually assign to someone experienced, already handling specific work as a regional chief concurrently. But now, I think you’re very suitable for this position."

Yang Yi relaxedly exhaled and said: "Thank you, sir, I can handle this job."

Porter also smiled and nodded, then said solemnly: "Tomorrow you’ll be appointed as a crisis intervention team member, primarily responsible for crisis interventions in the European district. If there are no issues, go prepare for it."

Yang Yi stood up and said: "Thank you, sir."

Leaving Porter’s office, Yang Yi let out a long sigh of relief.

It wasn’t the best position but definitely the most suitable for Yang Yi, allowing him to completely relax. If Porter insisted on binding him to CIA headquarters, he would have to find a way to resign. Thus, this outcome is indeed the best.

The Big Ivan matter has concluded. The United States can’t say it entirely relaxed, but indeed it’s no longer as nerve-racking. The FBI’s investigation won’t pose too much threat to Big Ivan because the cleaners have taken over; the real danger would be strange for Big Ivan.

That is to say, Yang Yi’s sudden incident is over, and now it’s time to return to his regular path.

For Yang Yi, his normal path certainly is to continue handling matters related to the Grey-cloaked People and the cleaners. This time dealing with Big Ivan, the Grey-cloaked People and the cleaners monitored the situation, and through this matter, Yang Yi got an ideal position, enhancing his importance among the Grey-cloaked People.

So, now it’s time for Zhang Yong and Xiao Ran to undergo treatment by the Grey-cloaked People or perhaps time to touch on the Grey-cloaked People’s greatest secret.