The head of the research and development department hurriedly read through the document. Suddenly, his vision turned black and he almost lost his balance.
The report clearly stated that the blueprint of the Retractable Knife had been leaked. As the "inventor" of the Retractable Knife, the research and development department would definitely be the scapegoat.
The head of the research and development department said angrily, "This is not my doing. It must be that little bastard Han Xiao. He is obviously trying to frame us for revenge! Everyone in the bureau knows that the blueprint was originally his. He hates us for cracking the blueprint. Director, you must clarify this matter with the higher-ups! "
"The report states that the research and development department owns the invention rights of the Retractable Knife. This is your responsibility." The director said firmly.
The head of the research and development department suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He completely understood.
Reviewing the report and reselling firearms happened on the same day. This was too obvious.
The higher-ups were supporting Han Xiao!
The conservatives were taking action!
At first, the higher-ups were not in a hurry to deal with the report. First of all, the higher-ups were divided into hardline and conservative factions. They would not immediately jump out to stand up for Han Xiao.
This was also an opportunity to test the waters. They could see what Han Xiao would do when his interests were damaged. If Han Xiao swallowed his anger and took a step back, then the higher-ups would adjust the cooperation plan. They would pressure Han Xiao step back and squeeze all the benefits out of him.
If Han Xiao chose to cause trouble, as long as he did not cross the line — for example, he wanted to stop the cooperation — the higher-ups would turn a blind eye and tolerate Han Xiao's actions.
Han Xiao purposely used a simple and crude method to frame the higher-ups. He wanted to tell them, "I am very unhappy. Are you going to watch me get bullied or help me vent my anger? Here, I have already given you the excuse."
The higher-ups did not know whether to laugh or cry. They knew that the research and development department was wrongly accused, but they were happy to cooperate with Han Xiao. They immediately reviewed the report of the research and development department and let them take the blame. This was to appease Han Xiao's emotions. They were now in the honeymoon period of cooperation. Don't be angry because of this small matter. They would help you vent your anger.
Most importantly, the higher-ups wanted to take this opportunity to knock some sense into the research and development department.
Han Xiao's Retractable Knife was originally going to be sold to Division 13. Even though the production capacity was a little low, it was still exclusive to Division 13. However, due to the greed of the R&D department, they had cut off Han Xiao's sales halfway. As a result, Han Xiao had sold the blueprint to an arms dealer.
Due to Han Xiao's special status, it was not appropriate for the higher-ups to hold Han Xiao accountable. They were in the wrong in this matter. After all, the blueprints belonged to Han Xiao, and he did not say that he would give them to Division 13 for free. The R&D department had encroached on his profits, forcing him to find another way to cut his losses.
If it had been a normal agent, they would have sent him to court martial and expelled him from Division 13. However, they couldn't do that to Han Xiao. He had just joined Division 13, and Division 13 still needed Han Xiao's information. Moreover, Han Xiao had not touched the bottom line of the higher-ups. The higher-ups did not know whether Han Xiao was a blind cat that hit a dead mouse or if he had really grasped their bottom line.
If they held Han Xiao accountable, it would have a negative impact. What would the other agents think? Once they formed the impression that they were bullying their customers, the impact would be worse than losing the blueprint of a new weapon. This was something that the higher-ups did not want to see. The R&D department had actually dared to ignore the big picture for their own personal gain and caused such trouble. They had crossed the bottom line of the higher-ups.
The R&D department head immediately understood that the higher-ups were determined to take him down. His heart sank. This time, he had helped the hardliners find a way out, and he was afraid that he would be hurt badly. He regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. If he had known that this guy was a hedgehog, he would not have provoked Han Xiao for the sake of more funds promised by the hardliners in the Seven Seat Committee. This was a huge loss.
Being suspected of selling arms would only be a warning from the higher-ups, and it would not be serious enough to get him shot. However, there would definitely be a stain on his political career. From now on, his achievements would be halved.
Yellow mud fell into his pants. Even if it was not sh * t, it was sh * t.
The R&D department head roared in his heart, Han Xiao, you are a f * cking sinkhole!
…
The rumor of the R&D department head being suspected of selling arms spread like wildfire, and it completely stunned everyone in Division 13.
The R&D department head was suspected of selling arms, and his punishment was only a suspension of pay. This kind of punishment was extremely strange. Normally, he would be fired from his position, imprisoned, or directly executed.
Thus, everyone naturally linked this to Han Xiao. Everyone was shocked.
A few days ago, Han Xiao had not said anything, and they all thought that Han Xiao was scared. Now, it seemed like it was the calm before the storm.
"This is a set-up, right?"
"He really dared to do this!"
"The higher-ups are actually backing him up!"
What surprised them the most was the attitude of the higher-ups. They did not pursue Han Xiao's responsibility, and Han Xiao suddenly became unfathomable in their hearts. He always wore a mask in the headquarters and did not show his face to anyone. Perhaps only the higher-ups knew his identity.
The R&D department head had really hit the nail on the head this time!
The happiest person was Li Ya Lin. She only felt that she could hold her head high and proudly show off in front of Di Su Su.
However, Di Su Su was not angry at all. Instead, she was interested in Han Xiao.
"Xiao Lin Lin's new teammate, who is he?"
The R&D department head was extremely sullen. He was warned not to repeat this action, so he could not find trouble with Han Xiao. He could only vent his anger on his subordinates. Luo Xuan was the first to bear the brunt. The promised increase in authority did not count, and Luo Xuan was casually thrown aside as an ordinary researcher.
"B * stard!"
Luo Xuan's face contorted.
His treatment was even worse than when he was in the logistics department. His colleagues in the R&D department often pointed fingers at him behind his back, and what they said was definitely not good words. This made him very sullen.
He wanted to look for the head's secretary, but the secretary refused to see him at all. It was as if he was a completely different person from before.
This time, his action of deciphering the retractable knife did not meet his expectations at all. Instead, he got himself into trouble. Now, he could not even go back to the logistics department.
Unfair!
Why are the higher-ups protecting Han Xiao?!
How am I worse than him?!
Luo Xuan gritted his teeth in anger.
…
The next day, Han Xiao received a notification from Feng Jun that the higher-ups wanted to mediate for him.
"Seeing that I am so daring and stubborn, they decided to continue the previous gentle cooperation. The higher-ups came out to mediate and pushed all the blame to the R&D department head. Not only did they let him test my attitude, but they also used mediation to mend their relationship with me. What a good plan." Han Xiao shook his head.
Although the R&D department was warned, the retractable knife was already taken away and was being supplied in large quantities. This was also the reason why the higher-ups decided to compensate him. It was a good opportunity to raise conditions.
Moreover, this was probably the only chance. In the future, the hardliners would definitely not test him so easily. The advancement mission depended on this one time!
Han Xiao came to the headquarters wearing a mask and was led by Feng Jun all the way to the director's office. Three people were waiting there. The director, the R&D department head, and an old man with his back facing everyone.
"Gu Hui, Stardragon Strategic Defense Bureau Executive Director." The director introduced himself.
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes. This name …
Gu Hui said in a low voice, "Someone wants to see you."
The old man turned around with his hands behind his back and smiled faintly.
Han Xiao put on a 'shocked' and 'shocked' expression.
"Tall old man?!"
The tall old man laughed. "You didn't expect this, did you?"
"Who are you?" Han Xiao put on an awkward expression and nodded stiffly. He felt like he was back in time to the night of the Germinal Organization's brainwashing.
"You just need to know that I can interfere with the decisions of Division 13."
"…"
"Hehe, don't be nervous. I noticed you a long time ago. You gave me a good impression."
Done! Collect!
Han Xiao returned to his expressionless face in the blink of an eye.
The tall old man felt that Han Xiao had calmed down too quickly. He did not know whether it was an illusion or not, but he looked at him again and said slowly, "Tell me, how do you want to solve this matter?"
PS: Thank you to Xue Jingtian, Wu Yi, Feng Zuiying, Manager of the Divine Tribulation for your tips!
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