Zhang Beixing fell into a daze.

Soon, he understood the implications behind Jennifer's words.

Yes, anyone a bit clever wouldn't believe those online rumors.

The key here is that many people can quickly figure out the situation.

But understanding is one thing; having the courage to act is another.

For ordinary people, Zhang Beixing is undoubtedly a major figure who could shake the ground with just a stomp.

If someone were to engage with such a giant figure entangled in rumors.

Would it attract Zhang Beixing's attention?

Sometimes, even if Zhang Beixing didn't mean to, just a look or an unexpected word.

People below might overthink and exaggerate the situation, leading it toward an irreversible direction.

Zhang Beixing could guarantee that he absolutely harbored no ill intent.

He could even ensure that no member of The Ninth Bureau would face such situations.

But what about Lanbo's side?

They aren't privy to his circumstances and might take rash actions out of fear of provoking an impossible fury.

Having thought through these links, Zhang Beixing fell silent for a moment.

He realized that the matter seemed truly unsolvable.

After all, this is the way the world functions.

Looking at Jennifer's tender appearance, he found himself momentarily at a loss for words.

"I can't possibly take you with me. What I do is dangerous. While I might be fine and avoid mishaps, I can't guarantee complete safety for my team members."

"Several times during overseas training, if I hadn't shown up in time, my team members, half-step grandmasters, grandmaster martial artists, at worst, top Class A Martial Artists, might have been in trouble."

Zhang Beixing said with difficulty.

Taking Jennifer along was absolutely impossible.

Moreover, Zhang Beixing considered another aspect.

If he took Jennifer to other countries, concealing it on the internet would be futile. Once photos circulated online and reached Great Xia.

What a mess.

Imagine if Lin Siqi and Chen Rourou saw it.

If they witnessed it, their jealousy would flare, and it would be disastrous.

Jennifer seemed to understand Zhang Beixing's dilemma and softly assured him.

"Minister Zhang, don't worry, I'm just kidding. I won't force you to take me everywhere."

"But can I invite you to my house? I have an amazing cat that can do backflips."

Huh?

At hearing the first half, Zhang Beixing breathed a sigh of relief.

Good thing this girl isn't stubborn.

But hearing the latter part.

This sentence, why does it sound so familiar...?

...

...

Time flew by quickly.

Before they knew it, the entire night had passed.

By dawn, Xu Feng and the others hadn't reached Zhang Beixing.

They couldn't reach him through any means, as though he'd disappeared.

This stalled their planned actions until Zhang Beixing reappeared and confirmed their execution.

When Minister Zhang Beixing finally showed up, it was nearing midday.

Seeing his arrival, they immediately began briefing him on the task they had prepared.

Zhang Beixing listened attentively.

However, Yu Yao and Yin Mengwei exchanged a glance.

Something seemed off.

They stared at Zhang Beixing for a long time, drawing his attention.

Until Zhang Beixing started feeling uneasy, they finally understood.

"Minister, what are those marks on the lower part of your neck?"

"Why are they red?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Beixing's face twitched, and his expression changed immediately.

He wore a shirt today with a collar to cover it, yet they still saw it?

His expression turned very awkward, hesitating to respond for a while.

Seeing the Minister's increasing discomfort, Xu Feng quickly coughed twice to ease the situation.

"You two, I'm discussing the task we're about to execute, why are you interrupting?"

The two women immediately quieted down.

Though they didn't bring up the topic again.

Everyone in the meeting was secretly observing Zhang Beixing.

Not just the seven members of the Extraordinary Reserve Squad.

But also the staff of The Ninth Bureau's temporary command center.

A dozen people's eyes were now scanning him, back and forth.

Zhang Beixing felt uneasy under their secret glances.

When Xu Feng was halfway through the plan.

Zhang Beixing slammed his hand on the table, the loud noise startling everyone present.

Each one, feeling guilty as a thief, nervously looked at Zhang Beixing without uttering a sound.

The entire command center fell silent.

Two seconds later.

The table, already fragile under the slap, collapsed.

This scene left everyone except Zhang Beixing with a twitch in their eye.

What the heck, this table was stainless steel! Plus, it was reinforced!

With one slap, it was shattered into pieces...

Among those present, even the strongest, Xu Feng and Huang Hai, and the newly ascended Grandmaster Wang Xinqi, questioned if they could achieve such a feat.