366: Chapter 366 Relentless Pursuit

"Do you two have some kind of secret, unspeakable deal?"

The Young Major slowly uttered these words.

This immediately shocked everyone present.

Good heavens!

How dare he say such a thing?

Everyone present froze for a moment.

If it were some deal between Lin Heng and Elder Jiang, that might be understandable, but if Elder Jiang had a deal with Lin Heng...

Wouldn't that be slapping the face of the Chinese Academy of Sciences!

Regardless of whether it was true or not, could they allow this fellow to speak so recklessly?

This was an obvious truth even a primary schooler could grasp, yet they hadn't expected this Young Major to be so completely ignorant of social etiquette...

Perhaps he grew up in an ivory tower?

But looking at his age again, that seemed to be a more accurate description of him.

Everyone at this moment looked at the Young Major with some suspicion.

They couldn't understand why that fellow Lin Zhengbei would send this person over.

Before this, Lin Zhengbei had even boasted to Elder Jiang and the others that this person would be his reserve officer in the future...

Thinking back now, Elder Jiang and the others felt this matter needed extreme caution!

They hoped Lin Zhengbei's mind hadn't been kicked by a donkey, otherwise, the entire Northern United Zone might descend into chaos.

"Actually, this matter isn't as serious as you think, young man... You are just too young. Learn more from Lin Heng; it might at least help you improve your personal image."

Soon, Elder Jiang's mouth twitched. He quickly forced a stiff smile onto his face and spoke kindly to the other party.

This...

The Young Major was stunned for a moment.

Huh?

He needed to learn from Lin Heng?

In Elder Jiang's eyes, was he still just a child?

He was quite a bit older than Lin Heng!

He had already graduated, while Lin Heng was still in university.

The Young Major felt that this person before him was being somewhat disrespectful.

"Elder Jiang, since you said so, can my matter conclude now? I have important things to attend to."

"Esteemed Young Major, perhaps we should leave first?"

Lin Heng was growing impatient waiting and quickly reminded them.

Naturally, there were no issues with Elder Jiang.

"Ah ha ha... There were indeed some issues with the plane, but we all know that Lin Heng could never have done it. Moreover, Mr. Lin Heng destroyed the enemy fighter jet and protected the people on another aircraft..."

"We should not only refrain from punishing Mr. Lin Heng, but we should actually award him!"

Elder Jiang laughed heartily and said with a smile.

He tried his best to maintain the smile on his face.

Right now, he just hoped that young Young Major wouldn't cause any trouble at this juncture.

The others nodded slightly upon hearing this.

In truth, the investigation was quite straightforward.

The people present were not ordinary citizens; they all had their own matters to attend to. Since the facts were clear, they should be allowed to leave immediately.

However...

It seemed that whatever they feared most was exactly what happened.

When the Young Major heard these words, he immediately frowned.

"Absolutely not! If this thing was modified by an African, I would rather swallow this entire aircraft into my own stomach!"

He snorted coldly and spoke with utter disdain.

Towards Elder Jiang, the Young Major's previously good temper seemed to have vanished.

This...

Everyone's mouths twitched upon hearing this.

Good heavens? Was there really someone this stubborn?

Elder Jiang, who had been forcing a smile until now, finally couldn't hold it in; the smile on his face froze.

Good boy.

He really had some nerve!

In response, Lin Heng gave Elder Jiang a look that wasn't exactly pleasant.

Elder Jiang quickly understood.

He looked distressed but quickly recovered.

He turned to look at the Young Major.

Elder Jiang's expression became serious.

"Regardless, this civilian aircraft destroyed a fighter jet from the Pretty Country. In our eyes, it holds research value. This aircraft now belongs to the Chinese Academy of Sciences."

"Your Military Region has no right to interfere!"

Elder Jiang had always been this assertive.

If it were anyone else involved in today's incident, the outcome would likely be different, but unfortunately, this person was Lin Heng!

Anyone with a grasp of social dynamics should know how to proceed.

But at this moment, who knew that the Young Major simply wasn't buying it.

He remained calm and said:

"My apologies, Academician Jiang. This area is still under the jurisdiction of our Military Region... Oh no, the Northern United Zone."

At this point, the Young Major seemed to have lost his previous immaturity and instead appeared more seasoned.

This...

It wasn't right!

They were stunned for a moment.

Why did everything feel slightly off?

Their eyebrows subtly lifted.

Even Su Xueer and the others sensed a difference.

However... Lin Heng's heart stirred slightly, as if he had thought of something.

He was just about to speak when someone quickly walked in from outside.

This person was none other than Lin Zhengbei.

The Three-Star General of the Northern United Zone!

Good heavens...

Upon seeing this person, Lin Heng finally understood why the Young Major had spoken as he did earlier.

"Lin Heng, long time no see."

Lin Zhengbei smiled faintly.

He had been waiting outside for quite some time, wanting to observe the situation and reactions inside.

Of course... The reason the Young Major acted that way was clearly because this man had already given him instructions beforehand.

And now, it seemed the situation had reached a critical point, forcing Lin Zhengbei to step in personally.

"General Lin?"

Elder Jiang and the others fell silent upon seeing Lin Zhengbei.

They were all old enough to have thoroughly understood human nature.

It was just that they hadn't expected Lin Zhengbei to make such a big fuss over Lin Heng's matter... It was likely that this entire aircraft incident was being deliberately exaggerated by him.

"Oh, there's no need for formalities. I came here just to visit an old acquaintance."

When the people present saw Lin Zhengbei, their expressions drastically changed.

This was one of the top generals in the Dragon Country, hailed as the God of War of the North!

His status was undeniably high!

Even Long Anyou would have to defer respectfully before this man.

Although they weren't in the same organization, they still exchanged necessary nods.

"Mr. Lin, would you care to step out for a chat?"

Lin Zhengbei said with a smile.

"No need, let's stay here."

"It's troublesome."

Lin Heng narrowed his eyes slightly and replied calmly.