Chapter 233: Chapter 232: Professional Team Arrives

The man stopped in front of Xu Ying, nodded slightly, his voice deep and clear: “Station Chief Xu, hello. I am Qin Fuli, your secretary-general and security officer sent by the capital.”

Saying this, he handed over a resume with a gold-embossed cover with both hands, “Here is my information, please have a look.”

Only then did Xu Ying realize, Director Yi had just mentioned a few days ago that the capital was sending an assistance team over, she hadn’t expected it to arrive so quickly and urgently, her dormitory wasn’t even ready yet!

The resume was already handed over, Xu Ying absentmindedly took and opened it, the first page prominently displaying the emblem of a top military academy, with densely packed records of practical combat training and tactical command indicating he was no ordinary clerical worker.

On the last page, the most recent line read: “Currently serving as the commander of the Special Operations Group, directly reporting to the Central Security Department.”

Standing nearby, Kuang Ming’s face twitched fiercely when he heard the words “Special Dispatch from the Capital,” his previously arrogant demeanor instantly withering away.

He instinctively stepped back half a step, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, his lips trembled as he tried to say something, but only a few vague murmurs came out.

The two investors were even more terrified, their faces ashen.

The chubby man with the gold chain’s hand shook, dropping his freshly lit cigarette onto the sand, leaving a charred mark.

The other tall and thin man hastily tried to hide a briefcase filled with kickback agreements behind his back, but accidentally bumped into his companion, and the two staggered, almost falling.

Kuang Ming struggled to maintain the last shred of dignity, his voice weak, this really was hitting a gun’s muzzle.

“Comrades from the, the capital… uh… we were completely unaware… why not go to the rescue station headquarters for a meal first?”

“I am Vice Director Kuang Ming of the Desert Management Area Management Office, currently showing around two investors.”

He stole a glance at Qin Fuli’s poker face, his Adam’s apple rolling intensely, “You two can chat first… I’ll take the two bosses elsewhere for an inspection… don’t want to disturb you.”

Qin Fuli didn’t even lift his eyelids, suddenly speaking, his voice cold as an ice blade: “Vice Director Kuang, what did you say just now——”

He deliberately paused, his fox-like eyes behind gold-framed glasses squinting slightly, “You claimed to be Station Chief Xu’s superior and expected her to yield to you?”

The fat on Kuang Ming’s face twitched, forcing out a smile harder than crying: “This, this is all a misunderstanding…”

“Well, let me inform you in advance,”

Qin Fuli leisurely adjusted his tactical gloves, “Very soon, you won’t be.”

Xu Ying suddenly looked up, her eyes wide open, the resume in her hand almost falling to the ground.

She opened her mouth but couldn’t make a sound—was she about to be promoted? Was it true or false?

Qin Fuli continued: “The 032 Rescue Station has been listed as a national strategic key unit, with the highest priority in the entire desert management area.”

When he looked at Xu Ying, his stern brows and eyes suddenly softened a bit, “Station Chief Xu, your rank will be elevated by two levels, and the related documentation will be formally issued within three days.”

“Additionally, any proposals or plans you have can be conveyed to the capital through me.”

His words immediately turned Kuang Ming’s face pale, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead like a waterfall.

His legs felt weak, and if it weren’t for leaning against the nearby off-road vehicle, he would have almost fallen to his knees.

The two investors had already retreated ten meters away, wishing they could bury themselves in the sand.

Kuang Ming’s face turned from ashen to deathly pale, but he still forced an exaggerated smile, his facial muscles twitching unnaturally: “Oh Station Chief Xu! You see my broken mouth, just can’t speak properly!”

He let out two awkward laughs, raising his voice eight degrees, “I was just joking with you! You are the pride of our management area!”

Saying this, he bent down, hastily picking up the recently dropped cigarette butt from the ground, then went to straighten the tilted warning sign next to him.

The sweat beaded on his forehead shimmered in the sunlight, looking like a pig that had been scalded with boiling water.

“How did this sign fall here, so dangerous!”

Kuang Ming exclaimed exaggeratedly, then spotted a plastic bag lying on the ground, quickly darting over to pick it up, “Rest assured Station Chief Xu, I’ll immediately arrange a cleanup of the surrounding environment!”

Xu Ying was made to feel goosebumps all over by his sudden enthusiasm, instinctively shrinking behind Qin Fuli.

Qin Fuli timely took half a step forward, his tactical boots pressing into the sand with a creaking sound.

Kuang Ming’s movements immediately stiffened, the plastic bag in his hand dropping to the ground with a ’pop’.

He swallowed hard, the smile on his face more pained than crying, “Well, if Station Chief Xu has no other instructions, I’ll just take the two investors to look elsewhere…”

After speaking, Kuang Ming hurried towards his grey off-road vehicle.

Qin Fuli watched Kuang Ming’s panicked departure, suddenly raising his voice: “Vice Director Kuang, be careful on the road.”

His voice was unhurried, yet it clearly made Kuang Ming’s step falter.

“This desert management area’s remote position brings about many large and small issues…”

Qin Fuli adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, a cold light reflecting off the lens, “The higher-ups previously couldn’t extend their reach. But now——”

He intentionally paused, looking at Kuang Ming’s frozen silhouette.

“Now this place has become a strategic key area, requiring strict enforcement and management in various aspects.”

Qin Fuli’s voice suddenly held a hint of deeper meaning, “Especially the approval processes for infrastructure projects, procurement of materials… these sectors where problems tend to arise.”

The back of Kuang Ming was completely soaked with sweat, his shirt clinging tightly to his bulky frame.

He didn’t dare to turn his head, practically fleeing inside the vehicle.

Xu Ying couldn’t help but whisper, “Is there really going to be a big rectification?”

When Qin Fuli turned to her, his stern expression softened for a moment: “No, it’s false.”

He slightly raised the corners of his mouth, “But giving him a scare, he certainly won’t sleep tonight.”

Xu Ying didn’t expect this unsmiling secretary would have such a cunning side.

Feeling uncomfortable under Xu Ying’s surprised gaze, Qin Fuli lightly coughed, his expression reverting to its previous reserved aloofness, as if the prior incident had never occurred.

In the distance, came the sound of Kuang Ming’s off-road vehicle starting, but due to his shaking hands, it took three attempts to ignite the engine.

As Kuang Ming and his men left, the rescue station instantly quieted down.

Qin Fuli lightly coughed, gesturing sidelong to the seven individuals lined up behind him, succinctly stating, “Little Xu Station Chief, the assistance team consists of eight members, excluding myself——”

Three young people in lab coats immediately stepped forward.

The round-faced girl on the far left, her eyes sparkling: “I’m Veterinary Assistant Su Xiao! I’ve watched all your rescue videos online!”

The tall girl beside her pushed up her glasses, appearing to be the cool detached type: “Hello Little Xu Station Chief, I’m Lin Xiao, specializing in wildlife surgery…”

The only young man among the three blushed, stammering, “Zhang, Zhang Yixun! In charge of large animal care!”

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