The Zhongnanhai bodyguards are usually selected from the Ministry of State Security and special forces. These people are the elite of the military, especially those chosen from the special forces—they are pure war machines, and their combat capabilities go without saying. They constantly put their lives on the line to protect the nation's safety and stability. Their special mission requires not only excellent physical fitness but also extraordinary intelligence.
Thus, becoming a Zhongnanhai bodyguard is also a symbol of honor. Only those who are highly skilled and quick-thinking can take on the role.
Luo Chao chuckled and said: "But now I'm just an ordinary citizen."
Governor Zhou nodded: "It seems you're quite skilled! Usually, a Zhongnanhai bodyguard returns to the military or the Ministry of State Security at the age of 30, when their physical and ntal abilities start declining. Why did you retire so abruptly?"
Luo Chao smiled bitterly and said: "That's sothing I can't really explain, Governor Zhou. You'll find out in the future."
From the special forces of the Beijing Military Region, Luo Chao transitioned to the Wolf Fang Special Forces. Due to his dical condition, he was no longer fit for the battlefield and was transferred to the logistics departnt as the Special Service Team's chief military doctor. At the behest of national leaders, Luo Chao once again beca a Zhongnanhai bodyguard.
Thus, Luo Chao's years in the military were both glorious and bleak. At the age of not yet 21, he was discharged from military service, marking the end of his military career as a Zhongnanhai bodyguard.
Seeing Luo Chao's discomfort, Governor Zhou was, of course, embarrassed to press further. But in his heart, Governor Zhou felt that Luo Chao was far from ordinary?
It was once heard that a special forces soldier was not only the Soldier King of Wolf Fang, known as the Wolf King, but was also exceptionally skilled in dicine, considered a divine skill, and was nad the chief military doctor. Due to the nation's needs, he was transferred from the military to Zhongnanhai, becoming the top bodyguard there. Yet, this person suddenly vanished during his most glorious tis.
Governor Zhou recalled this and gave Luo Chao another glance. Could Luo Chao be that Soldier King? It couldn't be such a coincidence!
This Soldier King's military career could be described as legendary.
Governor Zhou laughed: "Alright, I believe you. Go ahead and do what you need to. If there's anything you need, just call ! I'll cooperate with you in every way, of course, the premise being that it doesn't harm the interests of the citizens."
Anyone born to be a Zhongnanhai bodyguard is undoubtedly a pillar of the country. Therefore, Governor Zhou would absolutely trust Luo Chao.
"You can rest assured about this, but as for the Provincial Party Secretary—" Luo Chao suddenly thought of the Provincial Party Secretary of the Southern Province. In terms of real power, the secretary was more powerful than the governor!
Governor Zhou said seriously: "You don't need to worry about the Provincial Party Secretary. Even if he has an opinion, I'll help you resolve it!"
Luo Chao didn't know much about the Provincial Party Secretary, but it seed that the secretary's backing was definitely not as strong as the governor's. Governor Zhou represented Beijing's Zhou Family; who would dare to pluck the tiger's whiskers?
Then, Luo Chao discussed his already ford plan with Governor Zhou, and Governor Zhou also offered his opinion. The two talked late into the night by candlelight, and Luo Chao didn't return to the hotel until very late.
The next day, Luo Chao went to work at Tengyuan Group's costics company as usual, but he was late again, as usual. Front desk colleague Le Xiao watched him walk out of the elevator, checked the ti—9:15—and felt a pang of envy. This company seed as if it was opened by Minister Lu's family.
"Good morning, Minister Lu," Le Xiao greeted warmly.
Luo Chao smiled and said: "Is President Ning in the office?"
"Should be. President Ning ca in early this morning," Le Xiao noted the steaming basket of dumplings and a bowl of three-delicacy wontons in Minister Lu's hand, astonished. Was Minister Lu bringing breakfast for President Ning?
Just as Luo Chao was about to head to the president's office, Chen Mang suddenly ca out and smiled: "Brother Lu, you're late again. How many days a week do you plan on being late?"
"Just five days," Luo Chao chuckled.
Considering there are only five workdays in a week, Le Xiao and Chen Mang rolled their eyes. Chen Mang grew even more curious and whispered: "Brother Lu, what kind of connections do you have in Tengyuan Group? Can you share a hint with your old brother?"
Le Xiao, upon hearing Manager Chen's question, also perked up with curiosity. Being late five days a week was essentially being late every day, yet President Ning never punished him. Under the iron-hand governance of the cold President Ning, not even the son of a major board mber could escape punishnt. Yet Minister Lu could do as he pleased—it was astonishing.
Luo Chao saw their sneaky looks, beckoned with his finger, and on instinct, Le Xiao and Chen Mang leaned in closer. Luo Chao then said slowly and deliberately: "Ning Zongze is my father-in-law!"
As the two were stunned, Luo Chao turned smartly and walked into the office corridor, leaving Le Xiao and Chen Mang staring at each other in shock.
"Who's he kidding!" Chen Mang snapped back and said with both amusent and annoyance. Everyone in Tengyuan Group knew who Ning Zongze was—the chairman of the group and, moreover, the biological father of Ning Wanxi!
And Ning Zongze only has one precious daughter; if Ning Zongze were indeed his father-in-law, wouldn't President Ning be Luo Chao's wife? That's absurd!
Chen Mang was sowhat indignant; how could he joke about such matters!
Hearing Manager Chen's words, Luo Chao couldn't help but smile. Sotis, when I lie, people believe it; when I tell the truth, they don't.
Oh well, President Ning is indeed my wife! Luo Chao thought, smiling inwardly. It seems that even if I revealed this secret, no one would believe it.
"Knock knock!" Luo Chao approached the door of the president's office, gently knocking twice. Imdiately, Ning Wanxi's voice ca from within: "Co in!"
Luo Chao opened the door and went in, discovering Ning Wanxi busy with docunts. Ning Wanxi quickly noticed the delectable scent of the wontons and dumplings.
Ning Wanxi frowned slightly and said: "Luo Chao, haven't I told you, no eating during work hours."
"Rules are dead, people are alive," Luo Chao laughed. "You can't expect late-arriving employees to work on an empty stomach."
Ning Wanxi laughed, annoyed, and said: "You have the nerve to say it—late every day, not at all like a leader. How will you persuade others?"
Luo Chao pursed his lips and said: "That's why I said staying a security guard is more comfortable."
Ning Wanxi glared at him in frustration. Even with exceptional abilities, he wasn't ambitious. When he first joined Tengyuan Group, he started as a security guard in the parking lot and did it with great ease, much to their credit.
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