CHAPTER 1004: CHAPTER 1004 MEETING WITH THE OLD CHIEF

At this moment, Xiang Yu’s heart was very complicated, but he knew that some things couldn’t be avoided; he had to face them bravely.

Xiang Yu pushed the door open, stepped inside, and then closed the door.

Outside stood Han Rumei and Xiao Xuan.

"He doesn’t seem to be in a good mood," Han Rumei broke the silence first.

Xiao Xuan, already an adult, knew about Han Rumei’s feelings for Xiang Yu; it was evident from his eyes.

"Su Yongzhen’s situation made him very sad, but he’s better now." Xiao Xuan said.

Han Rumei wasn’t involved in Su Yongzhen’s matters in City No. 5, but she had heard about them.

On the surface, Xiang Yu seemed carefree, but he was too emotional, which made him easily hurt.

The two talked sporadically, but the topic always revolved around Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu pushed the door open and immediately saw the old chief Wan Shengnan tied up there.

Wan Shengnan was there, squinting as if he had fallen asleep.

"Commander Wan," Xiang Yu said calmly, standing there without any expression on his face.

Upon hearing him, Wan Shengnan’s body moved slightly, but he still did not open his eyes.

Xiang Yu knew he could hear him, so he continued, "Do you still recognize me?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Shengnan raised his head to look at Xiang Yu. When he saw Xiang Yu, there was some doubt on his face, followed by disbelief.

"Xiang Yu? Is it you? Are you really Xiang Yu?" Wan Shengnan’s voice was a bit hoarse; perhaps even he couldn’t believe seeing Xiang Yu here.

"It’s me," Xiang Yu responded calmly.

Wan Shengnan didn’t seem to be pretending, which meant he had no idea he was in the city.

Wan Shengnan’s face was very complicated: first surprised, then delighted, calm, puzzled, and finally frowning.

"What are you doing here?" Wan Shengnan stared directly at Xiang Yu as he spoke.

Xiang Yu’s face remained unchanged, as if he didn’t recognize the person in front of him.

"I have something to ask you," Xiang Yu said calmly.

"First, answer me, why are you here?" Wan Shengnan shouted loudly.

Now Wan Shengnan’s mind started to clear up. In such an environment, evidently, Xiang Yu wasn’t here to rescue him.

"The reason I’m here is that Commander Cao sent me," Xiang Yu said without any expression.

Upon hearing this, Wan Shengnan’s mood calmed down a bit. After all, Commander Cao was his superior; he had no right to interfere in his superior’s affairs.

"Since Commander Cao sent you, release me quickly." Wan Shengnan looked at the rope tying him and found it quite sturdy.

But to his surprise, Xiang Yu stood there without making a move.

"Why are you standing here, hurry and untie me," Wan Shengnan said anxiously.

Now he understood, Xiang Yu must be an undercover agent planted in the enemy camp. He looked around and, seeing no one, whispered, "Why did they capture me?"

Xiang Yu didn’t know what Wan Shengnan was thinking, nor did he care to think, so he stood there and said, "Now you answer my question."

Seeing Xiang Yu’s attitude, Wan Shengnan was speechless for a moment. However, he then realized that Xiang Yu must be under surveillance, so he had to be serious.

Nonetheless, Xiang Yu could have given him a secret signal, but now Xiang Yu resembled a wooden figure without expression.

"Speak," Wan Shengnan hastily said, simultaneously searching Xiang Yu for a camera. But after searching for a long time, he found no indication.

"Did you cause the disappearance of those people in the military district?" Xiang Yu asked indifferently.

Hearing Xiang Yu’s question, Wan Shengnan furrowed his brows. He began to doubt whether Xiang Yu was truly sent by Commander Cao.

Wan Shengnan said nothing, just looked at Xiang Yu seriously.

After a few minutes of silence between them, Xiang Yu finally said, "Why did you capture them?"

Wan Shengnan remained silent, his face slowly becoming cold as he looked at Xiang Yu and said, "You weren’t sent by Commander Cao. Xiang Yu, what on earth has happened? You’ve changed."

Xiang Yu smiled bitterly, indeed he had changed, as people naturally mature through continuous growth.

"You belong to Commander Cao," Xiang Yu turned around, deeply inhaling as he said.

"I don’t belong to anyone; I am only loyal to the country," Wan Shengnan declared righteously.

Xiang Yu suddenly turned around, his eyes cold as he looked at him and said, "You claim to be loyal only to the country, so why did you harm them? Why did you capture them?"

"They are military men of the country, and they should serve their country. I wasn’t harming them, but giving them a higher platform," Wan Shengnan shouted loudly.

After saying these words, he felt he might have said too much, so he unconsciously glanced around. Seeing no one else around, he felt much relieved.

"What do you mean by giving them a higher platform?" Xiang Yu pursued the question.

Wan Shengnan sighed, shaking his head: "This matter is a state secret. Since you already know, it doesn’t matter if I tell you. In fact, these people are selected by the country to receive training and participate in special missions. Some have joined the National Security Bureau, while others are stationed abroad."

Listening carefully, Xiang Yu asked in confusion, "Who told you these things?"

"On the surface, I am a senior official in the military, but I also have another identity, which is helping the country find young people with good physical qualities," Wan Shengnan stated seriously, as if this role was something he took great pride in.

After finishing, Wan Shengnan’s face became very amiable as he looked at Xiang Yu and said, "I recommended you to Commander Cao, but he rejected it."

Upon hearing Commander Cao’s name, Xiang Yu couldn’t help but shiver all over.

"You selected those with good physical qualities for them; have you ever seen their fates with your own eyes?" Xiang Yu pressed on.

Wan Shengnan shook his head with a smile: "Although I haven’t seen it with my own eyes, I heard from Commander Cao that many have become national agents, and some have become bodyguards for high-ranking officials. Their outcomes should be quite good."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu suddenly laughed, but his laughter was somewhat tragic.

"What are you laughing at?" Wan Shengnan asked angrily.

"Do you have such faith in Commander Cao?" Xiang Yu’s face suddenly turned cold, with an indescribable chill in his eyes.

Even though Wan Shengnan had been through the baptism of iron and blood, seeing Xiang Yu’s eyes, he couldn’t help but feel a chill in his heart.

"I laugh at your naivety," Xiang Yu said coldly. "You were raised by Commander Cao, so it’s natural to trust him. But if it’s the country selecting useful talents, why does it have to be so secretive? Why entrust you with it?" Xiang Yu looked directly at Wan Shengnan.

"Because these people are secret national personnel, their identities and all information must be kept confidential, cannot be easily leaked, that’s why I exist." Wan Shengnan’s eyes were very determined...