Meng Hao is a person of clear grievances and favors.
If someone shows him a drop of kindness, he will repay it with a gushing spring.
Regardless of the true reason behind William's overwhelming enthusiasm and cooperation, Meng Hao will indeed reciprocate the favor.
William probably never dreamed that this seemingly insignificant act of his would not only save him from punishment in the future, but also propel his career forward instead of hindering it.
Seeing William's cooperative attitude, Meng Hao smiled without saying a word.
His initial impression of William was indeed good, but that was all it was, a first impression.
Meng Hao certainly wouldn't reveal his true intentions for sending Luna away to William.
If Luna were to remain here, it would be uncertain whether he could successfully leave with her.
...
All feasts must eventually come to an end.
Or rather,
Temporary separations are for better reunions.
After the drinks,
A helicopter, parked on the lawn of the research center, was ready.
It was clear this was also William's doing.
Within his authority, he had employed every possible means to curry favor with Meng Hao and flatter him.
The helicopter pilot had already been briefed by William.
As long as Luna needed it,
This helicopter, with its U.S. military clearance, could take Luna to any location in the world with a U.S. military base.
With the assistance of Meng Hao and William,
Some soldiers had already packed Luna's luggage onto the helicopter.
Damn it.
One had to admit,
Women truly have a lot of things.
Looking at the luggage that could fill an entire minibus, Meng Hao felt a bit embarrassed.
"William."
"This is a bit troublesome."
"Women's belongings are indeed excessively numerous."
Meng Hao felt a headache looking at the luggage.
He even spotted a slightly worn carpet... and Luna's whispered explanation to Meng Hao was that this carpet was a memento from their first time making love.
For crying out loud.
Meng Hao had no doubt that
If Luna could find a place not monitored by the U.S. to live, she might even pry up the floor... no, more accurately, she'd pry up the entire villa.
As he watched the soldiers busy themselves,
A man in a stiff uniform, with his neck slightly twisted upwards, a colonel himself, walked over with a frown.
"William."
"What exactly are you doing?"
"My uncle, Lieutenant General Tommy, tasked you with security for the entire research center, not with using your position to help someone move."
It was evident.
This colonel, who was dressed stiffly and resembled the "good student," "teacher's pet," or "bully" that countless students referred to, was also someone with connections.
However,
When it came to connections,
Look how well William knew how to act.
This guy, on the other hand, was simply an arrogant, power-abusing idiot.
William's face showed some embarrassment.
"Brother Hao, this is the Deputy Director of the Research Center... Colonel Bruce, who is also a colonel... he is very meticulous and dislikes any delays!"
Meticulous and dislikes delays?
That's a polite way of putting it.
Frankly,
He's a hanger-on, a clueless fool who abuses his influence.
After introducing Bruce to Meng Hao, William quickly pointed to Meng Hao.
"This is the lead researcher for this research center, Mr. Meng Hao, who has recently joined our United States."
Seemingly to make sure Bruce understood the situation,
William particularly emphasized Meng Hao's name.
"Meng Hao."
"I know him."
"A talented researcher favored by my uncle, Lieutenant General Tommy."
"However, he is working under my uncle, Lieutenant General Tommy, so he must obey our arrangements!"
Good heavens.
This guy really wasn't very bright, even bordering on clueless.
Bruce, whose height didn't match Meng Hao's, held his head high like a rooster, as if looking up at Meng Hao.
"However, Mr. Meng Hao, why are you out here helping someone move cargo instead of staying in the research center?"
"My uncle, Lieutenant General Tommy, specially invested 1.2 billion U.S. dollars to build this research center for you to work in, not to moonlight as a mover."
"Hurry up and get back to work!"
Good heavens.
In Bruce's mind,
William, the nominal head of this research center and his superior, was acting subserviently towards Meng Hao.
And he, Bruce, could order Meng Hao around.
Doesn't that prove that Bruce's actual work capability completely overshadows William's?
Originally,
As Lieutenant General Tommy's nephew,
He was already quite displeased about not being appointed the overall head of this facility.
Therefore, he had to become the de facto highest authority in practice.
However,
His plan to use Meng Hao as a stepping stone was entirely misguided.
"Oh?"
"Do I need to report to you about what I choose to do?"
"If you can't speak properly, go back and learn some etiquette for a few days first."
Meng Hao retorted unceremoniously.
The power struggle between the head and deputy head was none of his concern.
However,
If someone stepped on his toes, he would not hesitate to push back.
"You!"
Bruce hadn't expected Meng Hao to show him no respect at all.
Based on his own logic,
Meng Hao was under Lieutenant General Tommy's command.
And he was Lieutenant General Tommy's nephew.
Therefore, Meng Hao should naturally be polite and subservient to him.
Yet, what happened?
Meng Hao seemed to have completely disregarded him.
"What 'you'?"
"If you want to give me orders,"
"Even if your Uncle Tommy were here, he wouldn't have the authority."
"Also, this military helicopter was arranged by me. Ms. Luna is here to transport my personal belongings."
"If you report this, I'll accept any punishment... Oh, and hurry up and report to your uncle. Better yet, have my position as the research center's lead researcher revoked and fire me."
Damn it.
Being fired by this so-called research center would be a godsend, saving Meng Hao the trouble of finding another way to leave this hellhole.
Bruce, who had intended to elevate himself by suppressing Meng Hao, was put in his place.
Moreover, he noticed that the surrounding soldiers and agents were not on his side... William was the overall head of this research center; what was Bruce in comparison... Bruce, furious, stomped his foot, causing his once-neat uniform to wrinkle considerably.
"You just wait."
"I'm calling my uncle right now."
"To be so disobedient, I don't think you want to keep your position as the research center's lead researcher."
Meng Hao was so amused he could have cried tears of joy.
This guy had no idea what was going on.
Who wanted to be the lead researcher of this so-called research center?
If he could get fired from this, he would be overjoyed.
"Okay, no problem."
"Go ahead and tattle-tell."
"You're just like a silly child complaining to an adult after being wronged."
"I'll be waiting for your good news."
Although he knew,
Lieutenant General Tommy would never "fire" Meng Hao, and would instead likely scold his clueless nephew.
Nonetheless, Meng Hao unreservedly mocked him, employing the extreme of a taunt.