novelraw Chapter 978 980: What Is the Real Motive?
Chapter 978 980: What Is the Real Motive?
This result was within Chen Bin's expectations, so he only replied with an "OK" emoji and didn't say much more.After clearing the chat history on WeChat, Chen Bin finally put away his phone.
Next morning, while having breakfast, Chen Bin couldn't help but praise Wang Meini.
"Your skills are really good, this porridge is delicious."
Ever since Wang Meini arrived at Chen Bin's residence, she seemed to truly have become a housekeeper.
Whether it was housework or cooking, everything was done exceptionally well.
Initially, she and Li Li were eating in the kitchen, but upon Chen Bin's request, they agreed to dine at the table.
Facing the compliment, Wang Meini smiled and nodded.
"Glad you like it."
Chen Bin then turned to Li Li, "What do you think of the taste?"
"It's okay."
Perhaps due to professional habits, Wang Meini and Li Li were always taciturn.
If Chen Bin did not take the initiative to speak, they would remain silent, even with no movements in daily tasks.
This oppressive atmosphere was not to Chen Bin's liking, but he fully understood their feelings.
After all, besides professional requirements, he was also their leader.
Their ranks were so different that being restrained was quite normal.
To ease the atmosphere, Chen Bin decided to take the initiative.
He asked Wang Meini, "How old are you this year?"
"Twenty-nine."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
"No."
Seeing a hint of shyness on Wang Meini's face, Chen Bin continued to ask.
"You're not young anymore, why not find someone?"
"The nature of my work doesn't allow me to date right now."
Nodding, Chen Bin then looked at Li Li.
"How old are you, are you dating anyone?"
"Thirty-two, also not dating."
Seeing Chen Bin's curiosity, Li Li took the initiative to explain.
"The organization doesn't prevent us from dating, but we're currently on task, so we can't casually contact outsiders. So it's better to stay single until the task is completed."
Putting down his chopsticks, Chen Bin's expression was very serious.
"That's just an excuse! Work is work, but it shouldn't delay important life matters. The organization is always people-oriented."
Saying this, his gaze flickered between Li Li and Wang Meini.
In a moment of confusion, he suddenly had the idea of pairing them up.
"How do you two feel about each other?"
As soon as these words came out, Li Li and Wang Meini exchanged a glance and quickly lowered their heads.
Chen Bin continued, "If you two don't dislike each other, you can try to connect a bit. After all, you know each other well, and know what kind of person each is. Even if dating, it doesn't hinder continuing work."
Li Li and Wang Meini both nodded, without saying more.
With the internet booming, it has become a common means for foreign spies to bribe or incite domestic individuals.
To prevent some college students from acting as spies for money, the Security Department's committee decided to hold a meeting to discuss this matter.
After breakfast, Chen Bin went to the Security Department's headquarters.
Just arrived at the corridor, someone greeted him.
"Minister Chen!"
This person had a square face, with slicked-back hair.
He was somewhat overweight, looking like a cadre from a government body.
Chen Bin, who rarely came to the headquarters, didn't know the person, so he simply responded.
After passing each other, Chen Bin looked at Chu Feng.
"Who is he?"
Chu Feng explained, "His name is Huang Xingguo, chief of an internal reconnaissance bureau. Before coming to the department, he worked at the Imperial Capital Security Bureau and National Security Bureau."
Nodding, Chen Bin didn't take this matter to heart.
Entering the conference room, just as he sat down, Tong Weiguo and Ju Jun came.
With everyone present, the meeting officially started.
After a few speeches, Ju Jun's gaze fixed on Chen Bin.
"Minister Chen, what's your take on this matter?"
Everyone present knew that, besides serving in the department, Chen Bin was also the party secretary of Imperial Capital Aerospace University.
Being able to hold two deputy ministerial positions simultaneously, such a person should have relatively unique insights.
Chen Bin was quite surprised, not expecting to be called upon.
But since he was named, and so many were watching him, not saying something would be rather unbecoming.
"What the comrades mentioned earlier is all very good. However, I believe, in addition to designating universities as primary battlegrounds for counter-espionage, we should also mobilize students on campus to engage in it."
These words caused a slight surprise in everyone's eyes.
Seeing this, Chen Bin continued to speak.
"If we rely solely on reconnaissance agents for identification, the costs are too high. If counter-espionage becomes an obligation for every citizen, and students who report spies are rewarded, they would certainly be very willing to do so."
Most people nodded in support of this notion.
However, some frowned, seeming to contemplate something.
The only opposition came from Vice Minister Zhou Datian.
"This idea sounds good, but it would cause students to lose trust in each other. Some might even maliciously suspect classmates for rewards. And what if students who report spies face retaliation later?"
Seeing everyone nod in agreement, Chen Bin promptly retorted.
"I believe there's no need to worry excessively; student friendships aren't as fragile as you think. As for fearing retaliation for reporting spies, it's even less necessary, as students can report discreetly."
To this, Zhou Datian expressed disdain.
With a cold face, he turned to look at Ju Jun, "I believe mobilizing students for counter-espionage is an immature idea, and I oppose it."
Chen Bin wasn't upset, merely smiling as he responded.
"I've not been in the department long and lack experience in counter-espionage. So some ideas aren't very mature, I hope everyone understands."
Ultimately, after a heated discussion, Ju Jun did not adopt Chen Bin's proposal.
After the meeting, Chen Bin had just returned to his office when someone knocked and entered.
He initially thought it was Chu Feng, but was surprised to find that it was the Political Department's Director, Wu Xiao.
Chen Bin immediately stood up, smiling as he greeted the visitor.
"Director Wu is here, please have a seat."
Wu Xiao, smiling, asked, "Did I interrupt Minister Chen's work?"
At fifty-three, after graduating from police academy, he worked at the local Security Bureau.
Subsequently experiencing many job changes, he came to the Security Department two years ago.
"Not at all. I'm somewhat embarrassed; I should have visited Director Wu's office first. But there've been too many tasks keeping me busy, I hope Director Wu won't hold it against me."
Being new, Chen Bin didn't want to offend anyone.
So he spoke very politely to Wu Xiao.
"No worries, I know Minister Chen is busy. Today, I actually came over with no specific matter, just wanted to chat casually with Minister Chen. How's it going, are you getting used to it here?"
"It's alright, after all, I haven't had much exposure to this line of work before, it'll take some time to adjust."
"That's quite normal; everyone has an adaptation process. Minister Chen is young and promising, I'm sure you'll complete your adjustment here soon."
Chen Bin waved his hand, appearing modest.
"Well, thank you, Director Wu, for thinking so highly of me."
"Minister Chen, I very much agreed with your suggestion during the meeting; it's a pity Minister Ju didn't adopt it. I suspect he was considering Minister Zhou's sentiments, as Minister Zhou has been with the department for some time."
Considering sentiments?
Slightly furrowing his brow, Chen Bin felt Wu Xiao was exaggerating a bit.
His differences with Zhou Datian were merely opinion-based, not adversarial.
Why would the other suddenly come to care about sentiments, and for what purpose?