Reborn as a Noble's Son-Chapter 918 - 874 Speech

Chapter 918: Chapter 874 Speech

Chapter 918 -874 Speech

On this end, after receiving the notice from Nie Zhenbang, Zhao Xinglong and Li Hua were naturally very happy. Longhua Mining was set to expand its business scope and variety, and they certainly would not miss out on mineral resources like borax.

Instantly, Zhao Xinglong arranged for a team of professional experts, led personally by him, to set off for the Starmoon Nation.

Meanwhile, over in the Starmoon Nation, under Emerson’s arrangements, Nie Zhenbang’s people smoothly boarded the anti-missile destroyer docked at the Ground Navy Port. Of course, accordingly, they made sure to tour the Navy Military Technology Research Center without missing a detail.

Just as Zhao Xinglong arrived in Busa City, Nie Zhenbang had already boarded a flight to Jingcheng from Itan City.

This time point was also the result of meticulous planning and designing. It was actually better for Nie Zhenbang and Zhao Xinglong not to meet. Such a meeting would be a huge hidden danger for their future cooperation with Joseph and his people, especially since what Nie Zhenbang was doing in the Starmoon Nation was, after all, clandestine.

After all, there’s always time for brothers to meet, and there’s no need to be fixated on this particular moment. As for Zhao Xinglong and Li Hua, Nie Zhenbang believed that there would be absolutely no problems with them. Even someone as capable as Joseph would find it extremely difficult to gain an advantage over these two men. If they weren’t competent, they wouldn’t have been able to build Longhua Mining’s stellar reputation, nor would it be so well-received by the Persian magnates in the oil-producing regions.

The plane was a direct flight from Itan City to Jingcheng City Airport. En route, it made a brief stopover in Hasa Country to refuel. As Nie Zhenbang and his party crossed the national boundary and entered the airspace of Huaxia Nation, everyone on the plane erupted into cheers.

This trip was conducted via chartered flight, considering various documents, data, and confidentiality factors.

Entering the airspace meant they were back in the country, back to safety. The scale of their accomplishments this time was beyond everyone’s expectations.

Chief Engineer Zhang Jin was extremely excited at this moment. As a veteran military industrial worker, the rise of the defense industry had been their lifelong dream.

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Now, within Huaxia, across the entire defense industry, thanks to some previous events, a vast reserve of technical expertise and heavy industry base data had been amassed. In terms of army military technology and equipment, Huaxia was very confident, believing that they would not fall short in either individual weapons or mechanized equipment. There had also been significant improvements in air force equipment. However, naval technical resources were still lacking. This time, securing firsthand materials from the American anti-missile destroyers from the Starmoon Nation, Zhang Jin was naturally thrilled.

While it was just an American export product, Zhang Jin believed that there were certainly areas worthy of study within. With more data accumulating over time, catching up and even surpassing was merely a matter of time.

“Director Nie, thank you. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful moment,” Zhang Jin said, sounding quite poetic and emotional.

Nie Zhenbang smiled and waved his hand, saying, “Engineer Zhang, you’re too polite. The rejuvenation of our nation is the duty and obligation of every one of us. I, Nie Zhenbang, am merely taking advantage of an opportunity. I’d like to thank all comrades for their collaborative effort, which made our success possible. After returning, the military-industrial department will be counting on you, Engineer Zhang, to devote your full effort to research. Anything we’ve gained is only truly ours once it’s put into practical use, and the next stages depend on you and your team.”

The group, magnificent in its numbers, exited from the international flight section of Jingcheng City International Airport. As soon as they came out, a man in a dark suit approached them at the airport entrance.

With a handsome and graceful appearance, he looked like he could be a scion of a wealthy family, but the aura emanating from him gave off a somewhat unapproachable vibe.

Upon seeing Nie Zhenbang, the man approached and said, “Director Nie, hello. I am the secretary of Chief Qiao Yiren. The Chief knew you and your group were returning today and specifically asked me to wait for you here. He would like you to make a trip over.”

Currently, as a vice-chairperson and a member of the Standing Committee, considering age, experience, and corresponding ranks, Chief Qiao Yiren’s future was virtually unquestionable.

Hearing the man’s words, Nie Zhenbang’s heart skipped a beat, but this response was not out of character for him. Inferiors in the system often try to decipher the intentions of their superiors, which is common within the hierarchy.

Properly understanding the spirit of directives from higher-ups, embracing their speeches, and implementing the spirit of upper-level meetings is a compulsory course for officials within the system. This is a basic skill expected of everyone, no matter who they are.

Nie Zhenbang was no exception. Could it be that Comrade Qiao Yiren was seeking him out because of the recent trip abroad? Or was there some other issue? For a moment, Nie Zhenbang couldn’t quite grasp the situation, as the man in the suit had revealed far too little. So little that Nie Zhenbang hardly had any room to ponder.

This type of person, just like Little Wu, all came from the Security Bureau, always donning an impassive face, their daily task being to ensure the leaders’ safety. One could imagine, these people’s faces were almost uniformly poker-faced.

He nodded and Nie Zhenbang turned to instruct Ma Ruhai, “Ruhai, you take the team back to the company to handle the handover procedures. I will go with this comrade for a moment.”

On the way, Nie Zhenbang considered what Comrade Qiao Yiren’s intentions or objectives might be. Yet, after much thought, he couldn’t find a conclusive reason. To say that someone had objections regarding his entry into the state-owned enterprise, Nie Zhenbang didn’t believe they would have sought him out at that moment.

Moreover, Nie Zhenbang trusted that Director Shen must have communicated and consulted with Comrade Qiao Yiren about his own arrangement.

The car quickly entered the area of the Inland Sea. As soon as Nie Zhenbang exited the vehicle at the gate of Comrade Qiao Yiren’s yard, he saw Comrade Qiao Yiren standing at the entrance.

This made Nie Zhenbang somewhat anxious. Nowadays, among the nine comrades in the bureau’s standing committee, Comrade Qiao Yiren’s rank was already among the top tier—if one were to seriously calculate, maybe in the fifth or sixth position. Not to mention Director Shen and Director Leng, representing the party and the government, plus the other two major teams, that made four, outlining Comrade Qiao Yiren’s designated future.

Now, having Comrade Qiao Yiren himself standing at the door to welcome him was an immense honor. Of course, Nie Zhenbang’s political mindset was already quite mature.

Comrade Qiao Yiren’s courteous attitude made Nie Zhenbang feel all the more uneasy. Don’t you see, there’s a common saying? The higher you are held, the harder you fall.

During the process of entering, Nie Zhenbang also observed Comrade Qiao Yiren’s demeanor, which was calm. There were no signs of unhappiness or dissatisfaction, which put Nie Zhenbang at ease somewhat.

After entering the door, Nie Zhenbang quickened his pace to meet him and said, “Old leader, I truly don’t deserve such treatment.”

Comrade Qiao Yiren glanced at Nie Zhenbang lightly, then said, “Zhenbang has arrived, come in. I was just exercising a bit in the yard. With increasing age, my body is becoming more and more decrepit. The great man once said, ‘Life is about movement.’ Without exercise, I may as well rust.”

Following beside Comrade Qiao Yiren, lagging half a step behind, Nie Zhenbang walked into the study. Just as he sat down, suddenly, with a slap, Comrade Qiao Yiren smacked the table and looked at Nie Zhenbang.

This slap made Nie Zhenbang shudder all over. Having followed Comrade Qiao Yiren in Wanghai City for so many years, Nie Zhenbang knew that Comrade Qiao Yiren’s temperament had always been even-tempered, gentle, and refined. Such an outburst was unprecedented.

Standing aside, Nie Zhenbang didn’t speak. At this moment, with tempers flaring, Nie Zhenbang clearly understood he could only let the leader vent; to speak now would be like seeking death.

Comrade Qiao Yiren, looking at Nie Zhenbang, seemed slightly exasperated. He took a few deep breaths and sat down before speaking in a grave tone, “A gentleman does not stand beneath a dangerous wall. Do you know where this saying comes from?”

Hearing this, Nie Zhenbang felt a sense of relief. With that, he knew the source of Comrade Qiao Yiren’s anger; it must stem from his boxing match in Star Moon Nation.

Outwardly, Nie Zhenbang replied with great respect, “This saying was by Confucius. The complete passage reads: ‘To guard against disasters from the outset to avoid them beforehand is to spare the feelings of distress. Being cautious and prudent, a gentleman does not stand beneath a crumbling wall, lest he disregards it casually.’ The meaning is to anticipate and prevent potential dangers, to detect latent risks and take preemptive measures. If in a precarious position, one should leave in advance.”

As soon as Nie Zhenbang finished speaking, Comrade Qiao Yiren continued the topic, “You do understand. Then why make such an ignorant mistake this time? Don’t tell me about fulfilling the mission; there are many ways to achieve it. And you, Nie Zhenbang, ever since you entered politics, starting from Lixian, you’ve always been unconventional. Tell me, where haven’t you caused heart-stopping alarm? That’s just part of your nature; within the system, it’s alright, there’s danger but not to the extent of life-threatening risk. This time you’ve outdone yourself by getting physically involved. What do you think you are? A savior? Have you considered your parents, family, children? Have you thought about whether you’ve lived up to the leaders’ trust, the organization’s cultivation, the expectations of the nation and its people? ‘Those who labor with their minds govern others; those who labor with their strength are governed by others.’ Look at Zhuge Liang; despite his immense talent, he had to handle everything personally. Yet, what was the outcome? Identifying and cultivating talent is the correct principle of employing people. You, a ministerial level official, taking matters into your own hands. If word gets out, wouldn’t that be a joke? You must deeply reflect on this issue. Realize the seriousness and the errors in your ways. To put it bluntly, this is a typical manifestation of political immaturity.” (