chapter 36 Ministry of Security

Polly Li, despite having countless questions in her heart and wanting to get answers from Baldwin Qi, realized that Baldwin Qi did not seem willing to give her the opportunity to do so. He drove her out the door and, after dropping her off on a bustling street in the city, he left swiftly. "Such a lack of gentlemanly demeanor! It's strange that April Qiao would fancy someone like you!" Polly Li gritted her teeth and said. Baldwin Qi went straight to Xiang Group to sort out the subsequent matters of his employment. Carena Xiang didn't receive him personally, instead, her pretty secretary led him to the security department to report his arrival. The head of the security department was a man in his thirties, dressed in a neatly ironed suit and sporting short hair, exuding a strong and capable aura from head to toe. "Ministry Shang, this is the new deputy head of the security department, Baldwin Qi. Please help him get acquainted with the department’s work," the secretary politely said. Steward Shang held a significant position within Xiang Group and was highly regarded by Carena Xiang. He was responsible for various security tasks in the company and even often played the role of Carena Xiang's personal bodyguard. Seeing the young Baldwin Qi, Steward Shang's eyes flashed with a trace of disdain. He said, "Deputy Manager Qi, come with me to get to know your colleagues!" Everyone saw the new deputy manager and showed their respects reluctantly, standing up and clapping to welcome him. Steward Shang barked, "Have you all been starving? Can't you clap more enthusiastically?" At his shout, the employees immediately cheered loudly, and the applause became more enthusiastic. Having done this, Steward Shang turned his head and looked at Baldwin Qi smugly. Through these details, he believed that Baldwin Qi would realize how much authority he held in this department! Baldwin Qi didn't care at all. He was here just to bide his time and appease the Qiao Family, holding any position would suffice. "I don't know which relative or friend you relied on to get in here, and even got such a high position as deputy manager as soon as you arrived!" After showing Baldwin Qi around, Steward Shang returned to the office and said indifferently. "Our department can tolerate useless people, but not disobedient ones!" "Since you've entered my department, you must obediently listen to me. Every single task I assign you to do must be completed without fail!" Steward Shang saw that Baldwin Qi was young, so he spoke impolitely. Similarly, he didn't think it necessary to beat around the bush with Baldwin Qi. Baldwin Qi glanced at Steward Shang indifferently and calmly said, "Ministry Shang is a very capable person. I'm just here to make a living, there's no need to make it difficult for me." "Do you think you're qualified enough for me to make it difficult for you?" Steward Shang sneered, his face full of disdain. "What I hate the most are people like you, prodigals with no skills. You have no damn ability but insist on hogging a spot!" "On the contrary, we capable people have to start from the bottom and work our way up." Baldwin Qi chuckled after hearing this, unimpressed. Steward Shang's face darkened, feeling somewhat displeased. However, since this person was arranged by Carena Xiang, taking action on the first day would be somewhat disrespectful to her. "Time will tell!" Steward Shang hummed inwardly. Baldwin Qi didn't care about Steward Shang's mood. He chuckled and left, completing the remaining onboarding procedures. Carena Xiang, however, had someone secretly pay attention to the affairs of the security department. After listening to the report, she frowned slightly. "He doesn't seem like a particularly capable person..." Carena Xiang thought to herself, quickly putting the matter out of her mind and getting busy with her work. Not long after, the entire security department knew one thing — Deputy Minister Baldwin Qi, was inconspicuous and incapable! No one took this new and young deputy minister seriously, and everyone in the department only listened to Steward Shang since he was truly the department-in-charge. Baldwin Qi didn't care about this at all; after completing the procedures, why would he bother competing with Steward Shang for power and profit instead of just playing on the computer in his office? "Tonight, you'll work with me, and I'll bring along a subordinate from our department to accompany Manager Xiang to negotiate business with the people from Humen Group!" Steward Shang walked into Baldwin Qi's office and ordered. "Oh..." Baldwin Qi responded indifferently, without letting go of the mouse. Steward Shang saw that he was playing a card game online and frowned deeply, abruptly turning off the computer. Steward Shang scolded with a stern face, "You have to remember, even if you're here just to coast along, you must at least pretend to be working! If I catch you slacking off again, don't blame me for making an example out of you!" Baldwin Qi shrugged indifferently and turned the computer back on. Had it not been for the terrible hand of cards he'd just been dealt, Steward Shang wouldn't have been able to leave the office so easily. Blocking someone's source of income was akin to murdering their parents. Didn't you have to pay real money for in-game currency? "If I had a strong hand, and you turned off the computer, I would've chopped off your head!" Baldwin Qi muttered as he reopened the card game. Steward Shang took another look at Baldwin Qi from outside the office, shook his head slowly, and said, "I really don't know why Manager Xiang would let someone like this become Deputy Minister, and even specifically requested him to join the mission tonight!" When it was time to clock out, several people had already gathered in the underground garage. Carena Xiang's secretary was the first to arrive and said immediately after seeing everyone present, "Tonight, Manager Xiang will meet with Ernest Wang, the young owner of Humen Group!" "Everyone is aware of the grudge between Ernest Wang and Manager Xiang. This time, Ernest Wang is aiming for the New Century land." "Manager Xiang predicts that Ernest Wang may use some unconventional methods, so Steward Shang, please be alert and ready to act at any time." Steward Shang smiled nonchalantly and said, "Please assure Manager Xiang, with me here, there won't be any problems, and I also have my right-hand man, Patrick. Everything will be fine!" He directly ignored Baldwin Qi and pointed to one of his subordinates. This was a man in his twenties, slightly older than Baldwin Qi. His energetic and robust appearance left a deep impression. "He practices Muay Thai." Baldwin Qi glanced and quickly withdrew his gaze, discerning some of Patrick's background. Patrick noticed Baldwin Qi's gaze and disdainfully glanced back at him. This deputy minister, who had only been here for a day, had already lost all credibility in the security department. Was such an inconspicuous person worthy of respect? A moment later, Carena Xiang appeared without saying a word and directly got into her business-class Mercedes-Benz. Everyone followed suit and then headed towards a high-end restaurant. "Hahaha, Carena, I knew you wouldn't be late this time!" Ernest Wang, the young owner of Humen Group, stood at the entrance and immediately greeted Carena Xiang with a laugh as she got out of the car. "Mr. Wang." Carena Xiang nodded coldly. A young man next to Ernest Wang saw Baldwin Qi and his face instantly darkened. He sneered, "You little bastard, I didn't expect you to be mixed up in the Xiang Group. No wonder you're so arrogant!"