"Hahaha..." Old Leader Shen let out an enigmatic laugh, and after a while, he said, "You’re right!" With that, he pulled out a letter from his pocket and tossed it on the table.

"This is a recommendation letter I personally wrote. Take it to the Northwest District, and someone will arrange for you to get back into the rescue world."

Shen Ming snatched it eagerly, his cheeks flushed with excitement. "Grandfather, I won’t let you down. I will bring glory to the Shen Family."

"Hmm!" Old Leader Shen closed his eyes in exhaustion, not sparing Shen Ming another glance.

The assistant came in from outside and gestured for Shen Ming to leave.

"The leader is tired and needs to rest. Please go."

"Alright, I’ll come to see you next time, Grandfather." Shen Ming left excitedly.

The old leader, who had his eyes closed, slowly opened them, filled with endless sorrow and grief. When he learned of everything Shen Ming had done, he couldn’t accept it.

But the bloody facts were laid bare before him, forcing him to accept it. Not only did he have to accept it, but he also had to protect this beast, which made him feel as if he had swallowed a fly.

To protect this beast, he was willing to make a sacrifice to ensure his own safety.

The outside world spoke of his noble righteousness and integrity, but who knew his struggles? If he didn’t do this, Shen Ming’s actions in shooting Shen Yu had already aroused the suspicion of Xu Qigang and Qin Yue, and if he didn’t retreat now, they would definitely discover the truth.

By then, the Shen Family would have another Shen Yu incident.

He couldn’t afford to lose anymore.

Nor could he endure the loss of face.

His lifetime of fame had been utterly destroyed. How would he face his old leaders after death?

"Leader," the assistant carefully called out.

Since the leader had returned from the city, his condition had worsened. Today, Shen Ming’s visit seemed to restore him to his previous state, which didn’t reassure him but worried him even more.

One by one, the old leaders had departed; very few were still alive, and losing each one was a huge loss.

"Bring An’an back; I want to see her." Old Leader Shen instructed. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"I’ll contact her."

The assistant hurried out and soon came back, excitedly saying, "I just called, and Sheng An is already coming back from the Northwest. She’ll come to see you first." He didn’t expect to contact her so easily.

"That’s good." Old Leader Shen closed his eyes wearily, looking much older than before, with the age spots on his face more apparent.

*****

Special Rescue Team

The new team was established, expanding tenfold on the original War Wolf Rescue Team, incorporating the large mountainous area behind it into the Special Rescue Team’s domain.

The mountainous area is currently being developed according to Xu Qigang’s specifications, with training facilities that simulate extreme and harsh environments. Now, everyone must pass a special assessment, and only those who succeed are eligible to join the Special Rescue Team.

The Northern District issued a notice that anyone interested in joining the Special Rescue Team must register and go through a rigorous selection process before entering the mountainous training grounds for the ultimate assessment.

The notice was not only sent to the Northern District; the other three districts received it as well.

It was expected to be a sensational event. The War Wolf Rescue Team had always been a prestigious name, and many were willing to be demoted just to join. Now that the War Wolf Rescue Team had transformed into the Special Rescue Team, the simple word "special" was enough to stir people’s enthusiasm.

Who wouldn’t want to be a part of the special group?