The National Situation Bureau.
This department wielded far too much power.
Through it, Old Luo had become someone all four families-Guo, Tai, Min, and An-had to take seriously.
Now, because of Young Luo, no one in Old Luo's faction had any hope of taking the director's seat.
Even if they wanted to promote someone from within, the other factions would oppose it.
That was perfectly understandable.
After all, Young Luo was the first child of a senior official to betray the country.
With that distinction hanging over them, the fact that Old Luo's faction had escaped a purge was already thanks to his blessing from beyond the grave.
So who would get the position?
Everyone's mind began turning.
"Ahem... Old Luo's position is rather special. It takes someone exceptional to handle it."
Yang Huaimin glanced at a middle-aged man below the stage.
The man immediately understood. He rose and called out, "I recommend... Wu Yan, who rendered outstanding service in this war."
"Wu Yan?"
"Who's that?"
The big shots present exchanged bewildered looks.
None of them had heard the name.
"He's a senior adviser to my Security Department Action Group," the middle-aged man declared loudly, straightening up. "I won't avoid recommending a worthy man just because he's one of ours. I recommend him."
"He distinguished himself in the Happy Powder case and participated in major battles at Sunshine Beach, Fei Island, Mianbang, and elsewhere."
"He's repeatedly cracked difficult cases, has many capable people under him, and hates evil with a passion. This time, he even slew Amaterasu. His military achievements are outstanding."
"The National Situation Bureau would suit him perfectly."
Everyone looked at Yang Huaimin.
Even a fool knew this was what Yang wanted.
Directly recommending one of his confidants would inevitably draw criticism.
But Wu Yan was different. On