That kind of pause, even in the eyes of a professional like him, could be understood as a normal break between words and should not have been interpreted any other way.
Unless someone knew the full background of the matter very well and was paying close attention, they would not have noticed from that utterly inconspicuous pause in Meng Guanghui's speech that something had changed.
So it really was not Meng Guanghui's fault.
It really was Xia Yuanfang.
Xia Chujian's aunt was truly no ordinary person...
Huo Yushen narrowed his eyes and said slowly, "In any case, you were not steady enough, which was why Xia Chujian's aunt noticed that something had changed."
"Since that's the case, Kang Shanxing will receive her this time. You should go carry out a mission."
Meng Guanghui breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "Thank you for your consideration, Marshal Huo! What mission is there recently?"
Huo Yushen said expressionlessly, "Go dig pits on Eze Star, and wait for news of Xia Chujian while you're there."
The moment Meng Guanghui heard he was being sent to Eze Star, he bared his teeth and said through gritted teeth, "All right! How many people should I take?"
Huo Yushen shook his head. "For now, the fewer people who know about Xia Chujian, the better. You..."
"Mm, forget it. You should not go alone either. The Remnants in that place are becoming increasingly advanced. We need to think of another way."
Huo Yushen had suddenly thought of Xia Chujian's identity as a Mechanical Intelligence from "five hundred years later." If Meng Guanghui went again this time, it would be impossible to keep it hidden.
He knew how awkward Xia Chujian felt inside.
So he changed his mind again and said, "Go to the Special Security Bureau