On October 3, an airship from the National Security Affairs Department came to a stop at the Mooring Tower in Jibei Province Central City.
Chen Chuan stood in the square. Behind him were the Central City Affairs Officers who had come to see him off, as well as the members of his security detail, all gathered there to bid him farewell.
Before long, a group of people disembarked from the airship. They were clearly personnel from the National Security Affairs Department.
Chen Chuan's gaze settled on one middle-aged man among them. His hairline had receded somewhat, and he wore a neat set of imported formal wear.
When he reached Chen Chuan, the man smiled in greeting. "Comrade Chen, hello. We meet again."
"So it's Mr. Zhan."
Chen Chuan smiled and shook his hand. While preparing to depart, the Purity Faction's branch had sent another telegram, saying the faction would send someone familiar with Zhongjing affairs to receive him.
It turned out to be Zhan Jiyue, the Purity Faction member he had met before.
Zhan Jiyue stepped back half a pace and introduced the smiling man beside him.
"This is Committee Member Xiao Hengzhong of the National Security Affairs Department."
Committee Member Xiao was very enthusiastic. After coming forward to shake Chen Chuan's hand, he gave it a vigorous shake, then raised his other hand to give him a perfunctory pat.
"Committee Member Chen, hello. I heard you'll soon become our new colleague, and everyone in the department is very pleased. Before I left, the Minister also told me to fulfill my duty as an old hand in the department. If Committee Member Chen has any questions concerning departmental matters, you can come ask me."
Chen Chuan smiled. "Then thank you, Committee Member Xiao."
"As I should, as I should."
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