Eager for Talent

Ivan's disbelief was plain to see, but the middle-aged man merely maintained a faint smile and said nothing.

"Sir, are you saying that if I choose to work for your secret research institute, I can still go to work and come home like an ordinary person? That I can still take care of my Natasha normally?" Ivan could hardly believe it and could not help asking again.

"Of course. You are not our prisoner. No matter where you work, apart from the initial surveillance, which is mainly for your safety, you will be no different from our scientists in any other respect. We treat everyone equally." The middle-aged man's expression was solemn.

"I choose the second option." Ivan took a deep breath and made his decision directly. Looking seriously at the middle-aged man, he said, "If possible, I have one request."

"Please, Mr. Ivan." The middle-aged man immediately nodded. This outcome was naturally the one they found most satisfactory, and they could agree to some requests.

"My daughter and I want Chinese citizenship." Ivan directly made a request no one had expected.

A clear flash of astonishment appeared in the middle-aged man's eyes. He had never expected that to be the other party's final request.

As for providing a complete set of identification documents, it was not difficult for a country to provide someone with a full set of documents from another country.

That had originally been what they planned to give Ivan anyway. As long as he could continue living in China, that was enough. They just had not expected him to ask for Chinese citizenship in the end.

"No problem." After his moment of surprise, the middle-aged man agreed immediately.

"Then I have no further issues. Just let me know once you have arranged everything." Ivan spoke decisively.