A Two-Pronged Approach

General Ji burst into a loud fit of laughter and nodded. "Shaoheng never fails me! You never get taken advantage of! We had the exact same thoughts!"

Huo Shaoheng said nothing.

"Shaoheng, you think I'd do anything for a loss?" General Ji said smugly. "Since Gu Yanran asked for our help, she's not the one calling the shots. I also told her the same thing—I'll ask you to personally escort them if they are coming to our nation. If she's going to the United States, she'll have to ask the CIA. I was just testing you earlier. You went to Barbados out of the blue and caused such a ruckus, so all the leaders back home are very unhappy. But if you can successfully bring Gu Xiangwen back, then you'll have a clean slate, and they'd be very pleased!"

Huo Shaoheng smiled. "General Ji, why would you still want to go in circles with me?"