I quickly made a gesture to stop him and said, "Don't even think about it, Director Qi.
It's not like you don't know Director Qi's temper. If he decides something, You Meng has no right to speak! "
Director Qi sighed and didn't insist.
Then, there was a tacit silence.
I didn't know how much time had passed, but Director Qi suddenly asked, "If you change jobs, what do you want to do?"
I said something that almost made Director Qi collapse, "I want to be a security guard!"
"Security guard? You want to be a security guard?" Director Qi thought he heard wrong and asked repeatedly.
I nodded and said, "That's right.
I've thought it through. Maybe the security guard industry is my true home. "
Director Qi's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, and there was another moment of silence.
The cigarette butt in his hand was almost burning his fingers, but he didn't seem to notice it …
"Zhao Long, what are you thinking? With your qualifications, do you really need to be a security guard? What's wrong with your head? You shouldn't give up on yourself even if I arrange for you to change jobs!"
Director Qi stomped on the cigarette butt, and a fierce light shot out from his eyes, stabbing at me.
Director Qi's confusion wasn't unreasonable. After all, it was a job that many people envied. They shouldered the responsibility of being the bodyguard of important national leaders, and were called 'Zhongnanhai bodyguards' in society. Regardless of whether they retired or changed jobs, they didn't have to worry about a job. On one hand, the country would take care of them, and they could enter any public security bureau. On the other hand, with their excellent skills, which organization wouldn't want to hire them?
However, I chose to be a security guard. This idea was enough to make Director Qi go crazy.
"Director Qi, I've already thought about it. My requirements aren't high. I just want to find a job and not cause trouble for the organization!" I said as calmly as possible.
Director Qi's brows were still furrowed. He sighed deeply and said, "Zhao Long, I know you have a lot of complaints and grievances when I arrange for you to change jobs. I have no other choice, and I've already tried my best.
However, with my ability, I can arrange a good job for you after you change jobs. Moreover, it will be much better than the Secret Service. Why do you have to give up on yourself? "
In fact, at this time, I didn't feel too sad. I was a very realistic person. Since I had already come to this point, there was no way to go back. It was useless for me to complain.
Facing Director Qi's puzzlement, I explained, "Director Qi, I don't have any objections to the Chief's arrangement. Becoming a security guard is a decision I made after careful consideration. I have already considered it very clearly. My profession is a security guard, and I can display my specialty in the security industry. Moreover, the security industry has a lot of prospects, and it is bound to take the path of professionalism. The development of a security company is limitless, and right now, the security market is very chaotic. I want to use my own ability to make a difference in the security industry, so I will start from the bottom, understand the security industry, and then create a kind of righteous and formal security law, so that this industry will be respected by society, so that the people in this industry will no longer be looked down upon by others!"
Director Qi stared at me with a dignified expression.
"Your idea is good, but I don't agree with it.
I don't object to you working in the security industry, but with your relationship with the Ministry of Public Security, you can register your own company and do it alone. There's no need to start from the bottom.
Do you know how much a security guard earns? "Director Qi paused for a moment, then continued," Six to seven hundred RMB, and at most a thousand RMB.
Zhao Long, you came from the countryside. It's not easy for you to get to where you are now. Why do you have to torture yourself?
With your qualifications, I think it's better for you to work in the Public Security Bureau than as a security guard.
Moreover, even if you work as a private bodyguard for a celebrity or a big boss, your monthly salary will be more than a few thousand RMB. "
I smiled and said, "Director Qi, thank you for your kindness, but I've already made up my mind. I don't care about money. What's important is that I can show my strengths and make a difference. I will succeed."
Director Qi sighed again and lit another cigarette. His face was full of helplessness. He even thought, 'It's rare for a national special security guard to be so useless. Does he have to be a security guard to show his value?'
This idea was ridiculous. If other people knew about it, they would definitely think that I was crazy.
"Well, since you've already made up your mind, I won't force you. However, if you have any difficulties, or if you want to work in another industry, you can come to me. My door is always open for you. If I can help you, I won't hesitate to help you." Director Qi said helplessly.
I nodded deeply and gave him a standard military salute for the last time.
Then, I took off my shoulder badge and handed it to Director Qi with trembling hands.
At this moment, my military career had come to an end. The ups and downs of the past few years, the all-powerful position in the special forces, had all become history. They had all become bubbles.
At this moment, my eyes were a little wet, but there were no tears.
… …
After leaving Director Qi's office, I took a bus and went straight to a small restaurant in Qinghe, Haidian District.
There was a person waiting for me there.
In order not to arouse suspicion, we agreed to meet in that remote place.
Qinghe Road, Chuanxin Restaurant.
I walked straight in and entered a single room on the second floor.
An old man in plain clothes was facing the window. The wisp of smoke rising straight up indicated that he had a lot on his mind. He smoked the remaining half of his cigarette until it was red, and the sound of it was strangely clear.
Hearing my footsteps, the old man slowly turned his head and said with a serious expression, "You're here."
I nodded and entered. I closed the door and said, "Director You, sorry to keep you waiting."
This old man was Director You of the Secret Service.
Director You said, "I just arrived.
Come, sit down first. "
I sat down, and the Chief called the waiter over. We ordered a few dishes and closed the door. Then, he said, "I'm sorry that you've suffered during this mission. Once we're done, I'll help you restore your identity and promote you to a higher rank."
I said thoughtfully, "Director You, can you tell me the specific mission you asked me to infiltrate the security company?
I still don't know what I'm supposed to do. "
To be exact, this mission came too suddenly. The bureau chief and I had co-directed this show, making the matter of my retirement seem more real than real. However, I still didn't know the reason behind all this. The goal was unclear, and the mission was unclear. This was my current situation.
Director You took a deep breath and said, "You don't need to know too much now. You just need to wait patiently for the organization to appear.
When the time is right, you will know everything. "
I smiled bitterly and said, "Then which security company should I join?"
Director You said, "Huatai.
You want to join Huatai Security Company. As an ambitious young man, you need to work wholeheartedly to hide your identity … This mission is very dangerous, so you must be careful. When the time is right, I will tell you the specific instructions.
Right now, there are only two people who know your identity. One is me, and the other is you.
Therefore, your current identity is a cadre who made a mistake and was ordered to leave by the Secret Service. You are determined to achieve your goal in the security company. The specific mission will gradually surface. "
I said, "Does this Huatai have something to do with the organization?"
Director You said, "You will know the specific truth.
But at the beginning, you don't need to investigate this matter. Don't show anything strange. You need to let everyone know that you are working hard in the security company and not for some special mission. Otherwise, our plan will be ruined! "
I don't know why, but when I heard this, I felt a heavy burden on my shoulders. I had a premonition that this matter was tricky and not good.
If so, then what kind of relationship should I have with You Meng?
I couldn't imagine.
Director You seemed to see through my thoughts and said, "I know you are worried about You Meng. You must not let You Meng know anything about this mission … This is also the biggest test for you.
After you finish your mission, I will immediately arrange your marriage. "
I helplessly nodded and could only obey.
Director You continued, "When the matter reaches a certain point, a spy from the Ministry of Public Security will contact you. At that time, you will officially take the initiative.
Before that happens, don't act rashly. "
I nodded and said, "Yes."
However, I still expressed my doubts, "Director You, how important is this mission that you need the Secret Service to send someone to spy?"
Director You said, "I can only tell you that this mission is related to the safety of the Central Bureau Chief."
I was startled, "Is it that serious?"
Director You said thoughtfully, "Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent you, the number one guard in Zhongnanhai!"
I nodded again and felt that this mission was no small matter.
Then, we stopped discussing this matter. Director You ate a few mouthfuls of food and then left in a hurry.
Before leaving, Director You reminded me, "Remember.
If there is no special situation, try not to contact me to avoid new problems.
If there is an important situation, you can use the password to contact my confidential phone. "
I nodded and watched as Chief You walked out of the room.
As soon as Director You left, my phone suddenly rang. I lowered my head and saw that it was You Meng calling.
Paper can't wrap fire. You Meng knew that I had transferred to become a security guard, so she immediately questioned me, "Zhao Long, are you crazy? Why did you become a security guard? Why? Why?"
I said, "No reason, it's just a hobby.
I like working as a security guard and I believe that I can make a difference in this industry. "
You Meng said, "No, no, where are you now? I want to see you. I want to see you now!"
I said, "You don't need to be in such a hurry."