Chapter 592: 592
The couple came out from the lounge and saw Lu Sheng, who was waiting in the office doorway .
Shentu Tianyin’s beautiful face was a little red, but she was quick to react . She pretended to organise the documents on the office table, and acted as if nothing had happened earlier .
Xia Lei was also a little awkward . He asked, “Lu Sheng, is anything the matter?”
“Director Xia, the German ambassador came again . He’s waiting outside now and he says he has to see you . Do you want to see him? He has a special status so that’s why I’ve come to ask you what to do,” said Lu Sheng .
The fact that he hadn’t let the guards at the gate handle the matter showed the thought he had put into it .
Xia Lei thought for a moment and said, “I’ll see him . Let him come over . ”
“All right, I will notify him right away . ” Lu Sheng turned and left .
Xia Lei frowned . “The Germans sure are quick . They came knocking so soon . ”
He had just returned to China and the Germans already knew he had returned . It seemed the German agents stationed in China were really not meek little lambs . Perhaps they had already been watching Thunder Horse Military Factory and the area around his old home before he had returned to China . The Germans would receive news immediately as soon as he turned up . It was impossible for him to avoid being in public since he still needed to supervise and engage in Thunder Horse Military Factory's business . He also needed to contact clients from South America and the Middle East . It was absolutely impossible for him to hide away under these circumstances .
Seeing Xia Lei frown, Shentu Tianyin walked over and said worriedly, "Hubby, is something wrong?"
"The real trouble has passed a long time ago . You don't need to worry about it . I will deal with the German ambassador . Go home first; I'll be back tonight . "
"All right, then I'll go back first . Remember to come home for dinner tonight . " Shentu Tianyin fixed Xia Lei's necktie and left .
Xia Lei's work involved Bureau 101 and some national secrets . She understood why he wouldn't let her stay . There were some things Xia Lei couldn't tell her about, even though she was Xia Lei's wife .
Xia Lei called Ling Han after Shentu Tianyin left .
"I really wanted to call you up and talk with you, and here you are, calling me . ” It was Ling Han's voice .
Long Bing and Tang Yuyan had returned to Bureau 101 to report on their mission in Germany, but Xia Lei hadn't reported on his mission to anyone yet . His first stop when he got back to China was Thunder Horse Military Factory . He had his own thoughts, and besides wanting to see Shentu Tianyin and understand Thunder Horse Military Factory's current situation, it was more important for him to have some time to organise everything that had happened . He could give a better report this way .
Xia Lei said, "Ling Bro, I was planning on talking to you tomorrow . So many things happened so I wanted to relax for a bit . ”
"I understand, which is why I didn’t come looking for you even though I knew you’re back,” said Ling Han .
"But someone else has come looking for me . " Xia Lei cut straight to the chase . "The German ambassador Philip is in Thunder Horse Military Factory . "
"The Germans know you've returned as well? They sure are fast . "
"I’m guessing that they're here to talk about the German engineering team . I wouldn't dare take a stand without your instruction," said Xia Lei . "Brother Ling, what should I say if he wants to talk about the German engineering team?"
Ling Han was silent for a moment before saying, "You've come back so we won't have a reason to detain these Germans anymore . The production line for the Eurofighter Typhoon engine is already finished, so we don't need them anymore . If Philip discusses this with you, you can say that we can help them with our connections, then we will release their people on our end . This will also benefit you . "
"Okay, I know what I should do now,” said Xia Lei .
They had just finished their call when Philip and his assistant, Alida, appeared in the doorway of his office .
"Mr Xia, it sure is difficult to meet with you . " Philip started the conversation in German .
Xia Lei laughed and replied in German, "I'm just lucky, otherwise you wouldn't be able to see me ever again . "
Philip laughed dryly . "Mr Xia, some things are misunderstandings, so I hope you don't mind it . "
Xia Lei scoffed . "That's right . Some terrorists pretended to be German Special Forces soldiers and the American CIA to take me away from Mark Armin's birthday party when I was in Germany . Then the real German Special Forces and CIA agents ambushed those terrorists to save me . Is this what you want to say, Mr Philip?"
These words made Philip's old face redden with heat and even made Alida embarrassed .
In terms of what had happened in Germany, the Germans had broken their agreement and betrayed Xia Lei . Before then, Xia Lei had been helping the Germans build an assembly line for the XL2500 sniper rifle and the Gust assault rifle as well as a Thunder Dragon intelligent lathe . These were all invaluable technologies that the Germans wanted . However, some part of the German government had wanted to get rid of him once he was no longer useful . Under these circumstances, what explanations could these two Germans offer when faced with Xia Lei's mockery?
Xia Lei said, "I was lucky . I escaped and came back . We can just forget about it . I'm not planning to announce it publicly either . I hope that we won’t see each other again in the future . There's nothing more for us to discuss . "
"Don't be like this," said Philip . "Mr . Xia, I know you aren't very happy but… There's no need to make this such a big deal . You've returned now but our people are still here, in Chinese hands . I would like you to step in personally so that they can go home and be reunited with their families . "
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