My Sweet Physician Wife Calls The Shots

"Even if your phone is turned off, they can hack into your phone and steal the content of your conversation. This way, they can often catch people red-handed along with the evidence of their crime. So, I wasn't checking if there are recording devices in your reception room just now. I was ordering my people to shield the entire meeting room. The content of our conversation will stay between us, so we don't have to worry about being hacked."

Wei De blinked in confusion.

"Is that true, Mr. Shi? Don't things like that will only happen in the movies?"

The person called Mr. Shi laughed. "Everyone says that art comes from life. Without real life, what would inspire movies?"

Wei Du was profoundly shaken by the man's words.

"Thank goodness those hackers that you mentioned didn't come to me, Mr. Shi."

"If they have their eyes on you, they'll know what's happening here with you without ever coming to Naboo."

Wei Du, "..."

"As the saying goes, 'one can pilot a thousand-year ship and won't sink if one's careful.'" With that, the man extended his hand to Wei Du and introduced himself. "Let me introduce myself. I'm Shi Zhongcheng from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Camino's executive hall. I'm also a member of the Shi family--one of the Four Dominant Families. I'm very happy to meet you, Mr. President."

Wei Du extended his hand in return. "Hello, hello. Everyone knows the Shi family from Camino. It's an honor to have you here in Naboo, Mr. Shi. Please take a seat."

"Mr. President, you've been busy fighting Pang Long recently. It seems like the situation is getting worse in Naboo." Shi Zhongcheng did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"Mr. Shi, are you representing the Shi family? Or are you representing the highest executive hall in Camino?"

"It depends on what you're offering, Mr. Wei Du." Shi Zhongcheng smiled.

"As far as I know... Your country has given the leader of Eagle Special Forces, Chi Yang, the power to negotiate. I wonder if it'd be useless for me to negotiate with you, Mr. Shi?"

Shi Zhongcheng smiled but he was not angry. "Let me be honest. Lieutenant General Chi is also of a higher rank than me, and he was ordered to come here. However, as the leader of Eagle Special Forces, he naturally has to prioritize the safety of our citizens and assets, followed by the negotiation. It can be said that he has done a very good job in protecting our citizens. Of course, this is also thanks to your country's support that our people are able to retreat to Camino in such an orderly manner during this chaotic war.

"I can also guess that Lieutenant General Chi Yang must have stayed put without coming to see you, nor did he go looking for Mr. Pang Long. He intends to observe the situation on both sides. After all, this matter is Naboo's and not others. Therefore, it isn't appropriate for our country to interfere too much. To put it bluntly, whichever one of you wins, we'll just stand on the winner's side. After all, both of you will have been President at least once."

Shi Zhongcheng had been staring at Wei Du while he spoke. After noticing that Wei Du's expression had turned grave, Shi Zhongcheng continued, "I know that your situation is a little awkward for now, Mr. President. So, if I can convince the executive hall, even if our President intends to hand this matter over to Chi Yang, he will have no choice but to let go. This way, as long as we, Camino, support you, your position will be legitimate."

Wei Du's eyes glinted ever so subtly but he did not wish Shi Zhongcheng to discover his interest. Wei Du answered, "I'm very grateful for your help, Mr. Shi. But you and I aren't related in any way, so why are you helping me? What does Mr. Shi want from me?"

A small smile appeared at the corner of Shi Zhongcheng's lips. "Mr. President, you're a sensible person. Working alongside sensible people is the best."