[Current Intelligence Points: 4]

[Today's Intelligence 1 (Red): A group of professional fraudsters is swindling 'introduction fees' under the guise of taking on photovoltaic projects. Qiangzi has already paid two million in upfront fees and has 'successfully' won a segment of the project.]

Qiangzi?

Qi Yun was a bit startled, the scene of drinking at Peng's house last time flashed back in his mind.

Since then, the paths of their lives had drifted apart, nearly severing all contact, becoming strangers.

He never expected to hear from the other person again in such a way.....

He silently lit a cigarette, took a few deep puffs, and amid the swirling smoke, his thoughts were countless.

"It's better to pretend I don't know..."

Given their current relationship, even if he advises the other person, it may not be heeded, and might even be perceived as jealousy of his fortunes.

Recently, the news seems to report, Jiang Province indeed has been vigorously developing the photovoltaic industry over the past two years, so many bosses with dreams of quick riches are blindly plunging into scams...

Thinking was never Qiangzi's strong suit.

Qi Yun sighed, and continued to read the next intelligence report.

[Today's Intelligence 2 (Blue): Yesterday afternoon, the municipal government meeting passed the renovation plan for the old district along Yingbin Road, incorporating several communities like the Bus Company's family complex and the Geological Survey's family complex into the demolition plan.]

Demolition is not bad.

If I remember correctly, that road seems to lead towards the airport direction, both sides have decades-old communities, and the price of second-hand houses seems to be only five to six thousand per square.

Although demolition compensation isn't as extravagant as in previous years, it's still considerably higher than the house prices.

Qi Yun lit another cigarette, and began calculating silently.

After paying for the auto parts factory, he currently only had 1.8 million left in his account, and the payment from the goose side is estimated to take a few days to arrive. The funds are a bit tight, and he needs to find a way to gather more.

He never considered getting rich all at once from this, but following to have a sip of the soup isn't too much, right?

People with some social experience know that although the news of such demolitions hasn't been announced yet, those qualified to sit at the table and share the cake have known the situation years earlier.

Even before the plan is passed, the cake is already divided.

However, those people still care about their reputation, they won't do things too ruthlessly, and will leave some soup for others.

But only soup to drink, if one gets too greedy, they'll have to spit out whatever they swallowed eventually.

"Hmm, let's gather ten million first, and have some old duck soup!"

[Today's Intelligence 3 (Red): Recently, gold prices have started to fall, and domestic experts predict a rebound next week.]

Qi Yun lifted his butt, farted, then extinguished the cigarette butt and went to the bedroom to sleep.

...

The next day, on a bustling street in the New District.

After getting out of the car, Qi Yun looked up at the building in front without any signage, muttering to himself: "This should be the place. Truly well hidden in plain sight."

He took a deep breath, adjusted his collar, and stepped into the building.

At the entrance sat a stern-looking middle-aged man, who raised his eyes to scrutinize him: "Stop, what's your business?"

"I'm looking for Ge Dabao." Not knowing this person's identity at first, Qi Yun directly mentioned the name without the title.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's attitude slightly softened: "Mr. Qi, right? Please show your ID."

Qi Yun took out his ID card from his wallet and handed it over. The middle-aged man took the ID card and carefully compared it with the information on the tablet in front of him, before returning it a few minutes later, gesturing: "Mr. Qi, please follow me."

They passed through the hall and entered a special elevator at the corner.

The middle-aged man aligned his face with the camera, completing facial recognition, then pressed the floor button.

The elevator ascended slowly, with neither of them speaking, creating a slightly oppressive atmosphere.

When the elevator door opened, Qi Yun followed the middle-aged man down the corridor, stopping at the door of an office at the end.

The middle-aged man gently knocked on the door, and inside came Ge Dabao's steady voice: "Come in."

Opening the door, Ge Dabao was sitting behind the desk handling documents. Seeing Qi Yun enter, he put down his pen, stood up, and smiled as he extended his hand: "Comrade Qi Yun, welcome, welcome, please sit down."

Qi Yun walked up quickly to shake hands with him and sat down on the sofa opposite.

Ge Dabao poured him a cup of tea, and after sitting down, he said: "Yesterday on the phone, it was rushed and I didn't have time to properly thank you. This time, inviting you over, first is because the department leaders want to personally thank and commend you, and second, there's a matter on which they wish to seek your opinion."

Just as he finished speaking, footsteps sounded outside the office, and a person dressed in formal attire, looking like a leader, walked in.

The newcomer appeared to be in his fifties, with some gray hair at the temples, a composed demeanor, and a sharp gaze.

Ge Dabao quickly stood up to introduce, "Comrade Qi Yun, this is Director Duan from our department. Your success in capturing the spy is greatly admired by Director Duan."

With a friendly smile on his face, Director Duan walked briskly up to Qi Yun and shook his hand. "Comrade Qi Yun, the clues you provided were very important, and your way of handling them was very appropriate, helping us capture several spies hidden within the country. Thank you for your contribution to national security."

As he spoke, he patted Qi Yun's hand, his eyes full of appreciation.

Qi Yun also smiled and responded quickly, "Director Duan, you flatter me. This is just what I should do as a citizen. Compared to the hard work of the leaders and comrades, I have only done a trivial little thing."

He appeared very calm, without the slightest bit of awkwardness.

At some point, these situational remarks have become second nature, requiring hardly any thought.

Director Duan laughed heartily, released Qi Yun's hand, and nodded towards Ge Dabao on the side. "See, our Comrade Qi Yun not only has sharp insight but is also so humble in speech!"

Ge Dabao nodded in agreement with a smile. "Indeed, Comrade Qi Yun has many qualities we should learn from."

Qi Yun's old face turned red from the compliments of the two people. "You both overpraise me."

"Sit down and let's talk," Director Duan gestured to the sofa beside him.

Everyone sat down again. Director Duan took a sip from his teacup and waved at Ge Dabao.

Ge Dabao immediately stood, took a box from the table, and handed it over.

"This is an award to recognize the outstanding contribution you made in the spy capture operation, as well as the nation's appreciation and gratitude to you."

Qi Yun accepted the box with both hands and slowly opened it.

Inside lay a medal engraved with golden wheat and shield patterns, along with a gilded certificate of honor underneath.

Looking at these two items before him, he felt a surge of indescribable emotion in his heart.

Regardless of whether the initial intention was for that five hundred thousand yuan reward, at this moment, even without that money, he would still have done it, wouldn't he?

Adjusting his mood, Qi Yun took a deep breath and said, "Thank you for the honor the nation has bestowed upon me. This holds great significance for me. I was merely doing what a citizen should do, never expecting to receive such high praise."

Ge Dabao raised his hand, patting him on the shoulder. "This is what you deserve. Additionally, we will also present you with a fifty thousand yuan reward as encouragement."

"Hehe, thank you to the nation," Qi Yun grinned in thanks, choosing not to make any more polite remarks.

Seeing this, Director Duan laughed heartily as well, pointing at him.

Then he switched to a serious demeanor, picking up the topic, "Alright, we've finished with the commendation. Now I need to talk to you about another matter."

Qi Yun straightened slightly and replied, "Director Duan, you speak, I am all ears."

"Considering your keen investigative skills and excellent adaptability in this event, I would like to recruit you as an external member of our Public Security Department. This time, I also wanted to inquire about your opinion."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun was instantaneously dumbfounded. He never expected that this was what the other party wanted to discuss with him.

Just because he provided a clue, they wanted to recruit him?

Could it be a little too hasty?

Whether from his previous knowledge from television or upon entering through the doorway just now, the Public Security Department left him with an impression of mystery and solemnity.

How come now...

He even began to doubt whether he had heard wrong, staring blankly at Director Duan, eyes filled with curiosity.

Director Duan seemed to see through his doubts, smiling kindly as he explained patiently, "Comrade Qi Yun, you need not feel surprised, this is not a rash decision."

"The nature of our department's work is special, and we need people who, like you, have broad social connections and sharp insight to join us."

"Furthermore, your status as ZX committee member, together with your acts of donating national treasures twice, demonstrates your strong ideological consciousness. This is also what we value the most."

After hearing the other party's words, Qi Yun's facial expression froze again.

So they've thoroughly checked his background, huh?

The identity as ZX committee member and the matter of donating meteorites to museums are all recorded online and can be investigated.

But the donation of Qingnang Book, there's not a single trace online.

Apart from Wei Xueming and Director Yu on that side, only a few people from the TV station knew about it, including the crew who participated in the recording, all silenced and disallowed from external transmission.

He couldn't help but feel in his heart that in front of this department, there truly is no such thing as a secret...

At this moment, Ge Dabao refilled his teacup with a smile and spoke, "Even when recruiting external personnel, we need to undergo very strict background investigations. It's not our intention to pry into your privacy. Hope you don't mind."

Qi Yun chuckled dryly twice, thinking to himself, "Does it matter if I mind?"

Although he hasn't committed any illegal acts and isn't afraid of them investigating, everyone has some secrets they wish to keep hidden from outsiders...

Like his intelligence system...

No matter the thoughts in his heart, Qi Yun said, "Captain Ge, I understand. I know you're just doing your job, and to gain your recognition is an honor for me."

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