Once, I wanted to be a good person-Chapter 772 - 187. It’s all retrofitted! (6000 words)
Chapter 772: 187. It’s all retrofitted! (6000 words)
Upon hearing his secretary’s words, Jing Tai’s first reaction was to think that his secretary was joking around.
He couldn’t help but confirm again, “Are you saying Commissioner Jiang is very happy?” freёnovelkiss.com
Seeing Jing Tai’s confirmation, the secretary nodded awkwardly again, “Yes. Commissioner Jiang is very happy.”
Hearing his secretary’s confirmation, Jing Tai truly felt confused.
After all, he and Jiang Cheng were not on the same team. Jiang Cheng was an aristocrat, while he was a thorough member of the Commoner Faction. Moreover, both served as Emerald City’s dedicated commissioners, with one ranking first and the other second.
The top dog and the second in command, historically, have always had a hard time getting along, especially when they belong to different factions.
Adding to this, the transfer of nearly a thousand Awakeners from the Federal Defense Team and the Security Bureau involved a major operation. Normally, only the First Commissioner had the authority to authorize such an action, yet Jing Tai took advantage of Jiang Cheng’s absence to make such arrangements, which was a bit over the top.
Although strictly speaking, his actions were in line with procedures, very few would act this way: Typically, one would first call the First Commissioner to give a heads-up, and then have the First Commissioner issue the orders. This was more in line with unofficial rules.
However, Jing Tai, believing the event’s secrecy and importance meant the fewer people who knew, the better, and given their different factions, he worried Jiang Cheng might betray the plan, so he didn’t inform him in advance.
Therefore, upon hearing of Jiang Cheng’s return, Jing Tai’s first reaction was concern, fearing Jiang Cheng might terminate the operation or find excuses to cause trouble.
Yet, unexpectedly, Jiang Cheng not only wasn’t angry but was very happy?
This left him baffled.
‘Did that guy get kicked in the head by a donkey?’ Jing Tai furrowed his brow slightly in bewilderment.
Unable to understand what Jiang Cheng was up to, and feeling uneasy, Jing Tai hesitated for a moment, then decided to test the waters himself, “Alright. I understand. Since Commissioner Jiang is back, it makes sense for me to go see him.”
After speaking, he looked at the three people in front of him and said, “You all go back and prepare according to plan first. Then wait for my news.”
“If there’s no problem, we’ll proceed tomorrow night.”
“Yes!” Upon hearing Jing Tai’s words, the three people present all saluted then left.
After the three left, Jing Tai sat for a while, then stood up. As he walked out, he asked his secretary, “Where is Jiang Cheng now?”
Upon hearing this, the secretary hurriedly followed and answered, “Commissioner Jiang is in his office now.”
Jing Tai nodded, then said, “Alright, I’ll go see him. You tell me in detail everything he did and said after coming back.”
“Don’t miss a single word.”
Hearing Jing Tai’s orders, the secretary hurriedly responded, “Yes.”
……
Meanwhile.
On the fourth floor of the Governing Hall, in Jiang Cheng’s office.
Compared to Jing Tai’s plain office, Jiang Cheng’s office was luxurious, practically resembling a palace, with its smooth and shiny marble floors, pure wool and spotless carpets, valuable calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, and expensive wooden furniture.
Jiang Cheng was sitting on the sofa, recalling the intelligence he had gathered since returning to Emerald City, slowly analyzing the situation.
This time, Jiang Cheng had come back with a mission, so upon arriving at Emerald City, he immediately summoned his trusted aides to his office to inquire about any changes in the Governing Hall during his absence.
Among other things, he specifically asked about the activities of dangerous organizations, the Federal Defense Team, and the Security Bureau to find his “contact.”
Thus, he heard about Jing Tai’s recent actions, using the First Commissioner’s authority to move the Security Bureau and the Federal Defense Team as if conducting a secret operation.
Note… utilizing his First Commissioner authority! Thus, at the moment he heard, Jiang Cheng’s eyes lit up. He felt… everything matched!
He thought, isn’t this exactly the extra arrangement the master hinted at last night?
The master knew he was not well-versed in the Rejuvenation Society and had no clues, so they arranged for another insider to assist in the operation.
And this insider was a “service-oriented” ally, knowing he disliked trouble, using his name to mobilize the Security Bureau and the Federal Defense Team in advance, just waiting for him to come and take command!
Otherwise, why would the Second Commissioner dare to use his name to issue orders and circumvent him to do these things?
And thinking like this, Jiang Cheng inquired about the Second Commissioner’s identity, which fortified his belief!
Because… the Second Commissioner, Jing Tai, was He Weidao’s direct disciple.
And that night, his master disguised as Gu Qing, who was also He Weidao’s disciple!
Jiang Cheng pondered that his master assuming Gu Qing’s “vest” indicated a potential connection. Very likely, the master was a significant figure in the Commoner Faction as well.
This way, everything pieced together seamlessly!
His master belonged to the Commoner Faction and recruited him to do work for them or to utilize his identity for easier operations. Moreover, this Jing Tai was likely dispatched by his master or the Commoner Faction to assist him. All he had to do was connect with him and continue to advance the plan!
Thinking about this, Jiang Cheng sorted through these clues again, confident in the logic’s rigor and coherence, with each link verifying the last, leaving no doubt!
Believing he had uncovered the truth, Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but happily hum a tune.
Just then, there was a sudden knock on his door from outside.
Upon hearing the knock, Jiang Cheng, always concerned with maintaining his image, quickly stopped humming, tidied up his appearance, and donned that elegant and arrogant smile before saying in a deep voice, “Come in.”
Upon hearing Jiang Cheng’s permission, the office door was pushed open, and his lady attendant walked in. She stood at the door, elegantly saluted, and said, “Commissioner, Commissioner Jing Tai wishes to see you.”
Upon hearing the attendant’s words, Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but smile: as expected… his ally had come looking for him!
Thinking of this, Jiang Cheng nodded and said, “Please, let him in.”
A moment later, under the guidance of the lady attendant, Jing Tai arrived at Jiang Cheng’s office.
Just stepping into Jiang Cheng’s office, Jiang Cheng greeted him with a smile and proactively extended his hand to shake Jing Tai’s, “Commissioner Jing Tai, I’ve heard much about you!”
Jiang Cheng’s enthusiasm almost left Jing Tai stunned.
Having stayed long enough in the state government to know this third-generation aristocrat of the Jiang family, he was well aware of Jiang Cheng’s reputation for arrogance, domineering, and stubbornness.
His intelligence on Jiang Cheng was also thorough: Jiang Cheng was born and raised in the era when aristocrats were at their peak, with the common belief among that generation being that aristocrats were the true rulers of the Federation, while commoners were nothing more than lowly peasantry.
