Chapter 2338, shall we give a bonus?

"In our National Security Bureau, whether you're an internal staff member or an external agent, anyone who solves a case receives a bonus."

"It's just a matter of how much bonus you'll receive. You've made such a significant contribution this time, so the bonus will definitely be substantial."

"Don't worry about what you're doing. I hope you can get back to Yanjing soon so we can have dinner together."

Jiang Wan chuckled and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "That's enough."

As Yuan Xiaohua was about to leave, she seemed to remember something and turned back to ask Jiang Wan, "Are you in a hurry to go back to H country this time?"

"Could you stay two days later?"

Jiang Wan asked, puzzled, "Is there some kind of tricky case?"

Yuan Xiaohua said, "There really is."

"For specific details, you can ask the reporter at your family's newspaper. The case she encountered should be related to a military base."

"But our people have been searching in the mountains for a long time, and we still have no clues. The only clue we had has also been lost."

"Since you're so observant, you might be able to spot some clues. If you have time, take a look over there."

Jiang Wan thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, I'll have Qi Qi tell me the details later."

"I'll see if I can find the time. If I can, I'll go take a look around."

"The rest depends on luck."

After Yuan Xiaohua left, Qiao Liancheng came out of the house, looked at Yuan Xiaohua's departing figure, and asked Jiang Wan in a low voice, "She wouldn't force you to be a laborer again, would she?"

“You have to run the factory, manage the overall situation, and take care of me and the children. You’re already working so hard, why would she give you more work to do?”

Qiao Liancheng spoke with a hint of resentment, mainly because Jiang Wan hadn't had much time to spend with him since she returned, as she was busy with various things.

The rose has not yet been found.

Yuan Xiaohua asked her to find some military base again; isn't that just making things difficult for her?

He felt sorry for his wife.

Jiang Wan said with a smile, "It's alright. Anyway, he said he would give us a bonus, so let's just consider it as us trying to make goodwill with the National Security Bureau."

Qiao Liancheng was both amused and exasperated. He was just saying it casually, and both of them knew very well that the current situation couldn't be changed anytime soon.

The next afternoon, Yuan Xiaohua called.

As soon as Jiang Wan answered the phone, Yuan Xiaohua's voice came through the receiver, filled with obvious excitement and trembling slightly.

She said, "Oh my god, this investigation really gave me a shock. I told you about the problem at the dam last time, and I did the screening as you suggested."

"We found two suspicious things: the layout outside the courtyard is similar to the one you're in."

"A closer look will reveal subtle discrepancies."

"After we went in to investigate, we found two more basements, which contained a lot of things, including food, explosives, and weapons."

Jiang Wan asked, "Does that weapon refer to a gun?"

Yuan Xiaohua's deep voice came through: "Yes, it's one of those homemade spears."

“In the past, there were many such guns in the countryside, which were used for hunting in the mountains. These guns were unstable and prone to barrel explosions and accidental discharges.”

"I don't know where they collected them from. They look like they're mostly secondhand, like junk, but they're still quite lethal."

Yuan Xiaohua continued, "In the next couple of days, I will share my experience with other cities and have them conduct another round of screening to see if they can find places with similar situations."

Jiang Wan thought for a moment and said, "Your men acted too quickly. This arrangement is clearly meant to confuse the enemy. Once this arrangement is exposed, they will definitely change their tactics."

"So your actions now are just taking advantage of a time gap."

Yuan Xiaohua immediately became alert and said, "I understand. I'll go and get people to check right now, a nationwide search."

"I refuse to believe we can't find a similar place. Even finding just one would be a victory."

He paused for a moment and then said, "Because I don't have much time to spend with Li Chengze and Li Xiuying anymore, they both suggested going back to H country."

"So they'll probably be leaving by plane tonight. Is there anything else you want to say to them?"

Jiang Wan thought for a moment and said, "No, I'll be going back in a few days too. We'll meet again eventually. Let them go back first."

Yuan Xiaohua was about to hang up when she heard something and called Jiang Wan back.

She paused for a moment and then said, "Li Chengze has something to say to you."

Jiang Wan frowned. She had a psychological trauma about Li Chengze. Every time she saw him, she would unconsciously touch her face, trying to make sure she was Rose or Jiang Wan.

This feeling is hard to describe.

A moment later, Li Chengze's voice came from the other end of the phone:

"Hello, Ms. Jiang Wan!"

Jiang Wan deliberately softened her voice and slowed her speech, mimicking Rose's usual elegant and refined manner as she answered:

"Hello Mr. Li, is there anything I can help you with?"

Li Chengze paused for a moment and said, "After my brother and I arrived in China, in order to better understand the local customs and culture, we asked some people we knew."

Jiang Wan listened in silence, thinking to herself, "What do you mean by asking someone you know? And what do you mean by understanding local customs? Just say it's news from your country's news network in China, and that'll be enough."

Why go through all this trouble?

However, she only thought about it; on the surface, she had to maintain a peaceful demeanor and listen quietly as Li Chengze continued:

“I heard from a friend that you are looking for someone, a Chinese woman, whose English name is Rose.”

Jiang Wan took a deep breath, thinking that what was bound to happen had finally happened.

How could someone as intelligent as Li Chengze keep it a secret forever?

Now we'll see if she'll shamelessly deny it to the death, or simply admit she's Rose's daughter.

After much hesitation, she decided to wait and see.

Li Chengze paused on the other end of the phone, seemingly wanting to give Jiang Wan time to react.

He thought that was about right, so he spoke again: "I want to know what your relationship is with Rose?"

Jiang Wan turned her head to look at the half of a small round mirror not far away, which was originally left by the homeowner.

The mirror wasn't big, but it was very shiny.

Jiang Wan saw her face in the mirror; it was so bright and striking.

She smiled slightly, first striking an elegant pose.

I thought about it and realized it wouldn't work; I was afraid I wouldn't be able to adapt to this style.

Maybe she's suited to a roguish style.

He'd look more pleasing to the eye if he looked like a thug or bandit.

She scoffed and said to Li Chengze on the other end of the microphone, "What's my relationship with Rose? Why should I tell you? Who do you think you are?"

Jiang Wan's answer surprised not only Li Chengze.

Even Qiao Liancheng and the members of the Twelve Zodiacs, who had been listening quietly nearby, hadn't expected this.

Jiang Wan's words were the decisive blow!

It's like tearing away the fig leaf between her and Li Chengze, and ripping it to shreds.