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 ini.
"Your skills are really good, this porridge is delicious."
Ever since Wang ini arrived at Chen Bin's residence, she seed to truly have beco 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 complint, Wang ini 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 ini and Li Li were always taciturn.
If Chen Bin did not take the initiative to speak, they would remain silent, even with no movents in daily tasks.
This oppressive atmosphere was not to Chen Bin's liking, but he fully understood their feelings.
After all, besides professional requirents, 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 ini, "How old are you this year?"
"Twenty-nine."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
"No."
Seeing a hint of shyness on Wang ini's face, Chen Bin continued to ask.
"You're not young anymore, why not find soone?"
"The nature of my work doesn't allow 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 ini.
In a mont of confusion, he suddenly had the idea of pairing them up.
"How do you two feel about each other?"
As soon as these words ca out, Li Li and Wang ini 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 ini both nodded, without saying more.
With the internet booming, it has beco a common ans for foreign spies to bribe or incite dostic individuals.
To prevent so college students from acting as spies for money, the Security Departnt's committee decided to hold a eting to discuss this matter.
After breakfast, Chen Bin went to the Security Departnt's headquarters.
Just arrived at the corridor, soone greeted him.
"Minister Chen!"
This person had a square face, with slicked-back hair.
He was sowhat overweight, looking like a cadre from a governnt body.
Chen Bin, who rarely ca 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 na is Huang Xingguo, chief of an internal reconnaissance bureau. Before coming to the departnt, 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 ca.
With everyone present, the eting 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 departnt, 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 nad, and so many were watching him, not saying sothing would be rather unbecoming.
"What the comrades ntioned 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 becos 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, so frowned, seeming to contemplate sothing.
The only opposition ca from Vice Minister Zhou Datian.
"This idea sounds good, but it would cause students to lose trust in each other. So might even maliciously suspect classmates for rewards. And what if students who report spies face retaliation later?"
Seeing everyone nod in agreent, 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, rely smiling as he responded.
"I've not been in the departnt long and lack experience in counter-espionage. So so 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 eting, Chen Bin had just returned to his office when soone knocked and entered.
He initially thought it was Chu Feng, but was surprised to find that it was the Political Departnt's Director, Wu Xiao.
Chen Bin imdiately 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 ca to the Security Departnt two years ago.
"Not at all. I'm sowhat embarrassed; I should have visited Director Wu's office first. But there've been too many tasks keeping busy, I hope Director Wu won't hold it against ."
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 ca 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 so ti to adjust."
"That's quite normal; everyone has an adaptation process. Minister Chen is young and promising, I'm sure you'll complete your adjustnt here soon."
Chen Bin waved his hand, appearing modest.
"Well, thank you, Director Wu, for thinking so highly of ."
"Minister Chen, I very much agreed with your suggestion during the eting; it's a pity Minister Ju didn't adopt it. I suspect he was considering Minister Zhou's sentints, as Minister Zhou has been with the departnt for so ti."
Considering sentints?
Slightly furrowing his brow, Chen Bin felt Wu Xiao was exaggerating a bit.
His differences with Zhou Datian were rely opinion-based, not adversarial.
Why would the other suddenly co to care about sentints, and for what purpose?
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