Chapter 588: 372, Taking office, CIA Inspector Chapter 588: 372, Taking office, CIA Inspector Early morning.
Qing Yi sat at the dining table in his mansion, eating a breakfast prepared by the servant, including fried eggs, white porridge, pickles, scallion pancakes, and steamed buns. It was not particularly extravagant, just delicately put together.
After finishing his meal, he wiped his mouth and walked outside. In the elevator hallway, six bodyguards, specifically requested by his mother, had been waiting for him early on, each one an elite from the military.
In fact, Qing Yi’s security detail was not limited to these men; there were also two in the elevator, and he even had the elevator shaft checked with a life detector before he entered it each time.
Downstairs, two more guarded the fleet of cars to prevent anyone from tampering with the vehicles.
Qing Yi owned not just one property in District Three of City 10 but had bought all six units on this floor and the floors above and below for his security personnel and servants to reside in.
This was the true manner of a core Descendant of Qing traveling, with an entire combat team set up just for security.
Qing Yi got into his executive car when his phone rang. The incoming call was from Li Ke.
He slightly curled his lips upwards, then felt that his reaction seemed a bit off, so he let the ringtone sound for a good ten or so times before answering, then calmly asked, “What’s making you call me so early in the morning?”
In this executive car, there was a soundproof panel between the back seats and the driver, which meant the driver could not hear anything said by the passengers in the back.
To direct the driver, one had to press the talk button next to the seat.
Li Ke on the other end of the phone didn’t mind his tone, “I heard you are entering the third round of the Shadow’s Strife, so just a reminder to be careful. You’re supposed to report to Intelligence Department Three today, right? Intelligence Department Two is under my family’s control. I’ve spoken to my father; if you run into any trouble, you can tell me.”
Qing Yi said, “I’m from Qing’s Family, and you are from the Li Family. There’s no way a Descendant of Qing would seek help from the Li Family if something goes wrong. Who are we belittling then?”
Li Ke replied, “Being cautious is never a mistake. Also, if you want to maintain a good relationship with the detectives under Intelligence Department Three, remember to keep your temper in check, and don’t flaunt your wealth. Keep it low key and blend in with everyone; that’s how they’ll be willing to work wholeheartedly for you.”
Qing Yi couldn’t help but laugh and cry, “Why have you become so naggy? I’m not like the other Shadow Candidates, okay? Being too young makes it hard to command respect no matter what I do. Instead of acting young and inexperienced, I’d rather flaunt my wealth and have the other candidates look down on me. Everyone has their own strategy, and I have mine. I not only need to flaunt but also go to work with bodyguards, after they all underestimate me, they will have a tough time dealing with me.”
For some reason, Qing Yi ended up sharing all his plans with Li Ke.
In fact, this was not right; with the Shadow’s Strife being such critical confidential information, he shouldn’t have told anyone, especially not someone from the Li Family.
But Qing Yi didn’t feel there was anything wrong, as the relationship between the two had become somewhat delicate.
It was like they were friends, but neither had acknowledged the other as such.
Li Ke said, “If you have your own ideas, then I won’t say more. I’ll send you the contact of an Inspector from Intelligence Department Two. If you’re in danger, remember to contact him. I’ve asked my father to have the Secretariat notify them to assist you covertly.”
Qing Yi impatiently said, “Why all this hassle? Hey, I’ve told you, I don’t need help from the Li Family!”
Li Ke: “I’ve already sent it to you.”
Qing Yi: “…By the way, where’s the master? Didn’t he take you on a trip? You’re back now; where is he?”
Li Ke explained, “The master left the Li Family alone, and I don’t know where he went. Why, do you have something you need from him? If you miss the master, you can call him directly; don’t you have his mobile number?”
Qing Yi became anxious, “Miss him? How could that be? I was just asking where he went is all.”
Qing Yi was speechless, the other party’s response was very perfunctory: “Alright, I’ve arrived at the Central Intelligence Agency, I won’t talk anymore.”
Li Ke said, “Okay, we’ll talk on the phone tomorrow.”
Qing Yi had been quite depressed because he had to play the fool at the Central Intelligence Agency, but after the phone call, he felt much lighter.
Someone still knew he wasn’t actually foolish or immature, and Li Ke had even gone as far as to request his father, who now headed the Li Family, to have the Secretariat inform Intelligence Department Two to assist him in secret.
Perhaps this was the point of the second round of the Shadow’s Strife, as well as his advantage, Qing Yi thought.
Getting out of the car, Qing Yi even purposely carried a backpack, making him look more like he was going to school than to work.
He told his security chief, “Park the cars right at the most visible spot in front of PCA, let everyone see them as they come and go. If anyone asks who the cars belong to, tell them they were assigned by my parents. You guys might have to stand guard in shifts by the cars; I’ll give you an extra allowance when we get back.”
The security chief bowed his head and said, “Sir, you’re too kind; for such little things, there’s no need for an extra allowance.”
Qing Yi shook his head, “Rules are rules.”
After entering the PCA Federal Central Intelligence Bureau, he greeted everyone cheerfully, calling them ‘brother’ and ‘sister’.
Arriving at Intelligence Department Three, he was surprised to see the detectives who had visited him yesterday now eagerly gathered around Qing Wen, chattering about something.