Hu Dahai received the report from his subordinate regarding Dongfang Xiaoyao's new identity documents. However, he did not immediately instruct his men to process the release. Instead, he asked the personnel from the Eastern Region Army of the Military Department to return for the time being.
The reason given was that the East Sea Branch of the Immigration Department needed to verify the authenticity of Dongfang Xiaoyao's new identity.
Hu Dahai's true intention in doing so was to stall for time, report to Wei Xiang, and indicate that he had done his best. Since Dongfang Xiaoyao was a citizen of Dragon Country, the East Sea Branch of the Immigration Department had no reason to deport her!
After Hu Dahai submitted his report, Wei Xiang asked him to wait. However, Hu Dahai did not receive a call back from Wei Xiang. Instead, he received a visit from Wei Qianyuan.
"Qianyuan, what brings you here?"
Hu Dahai greeted Wei Qianyuan with great familiarity.
This was something he had wanted to do before but never had the chance.
Now that he had connected with the Wei family, and considering Wei Qianyuan had been demoted three ranks, it was inappropriate for Hu Dahai to address him by his former title. Thus, he decided to treat Wei Qianyuan like a junior to curry favor.
"Uncle Hu, my father received your call and specially asked me to come and visit you," Wei Qianyuan said.
In the past, Wei Qianyuan would not have paid much attention to someone like Hu Dahai. However, with his career facing a setback and needing Hu Dahai's help, he allowed Hu Dahai to get close to him.
"Does the old man have any instructions?"
Hu Dahai invited Wei Qianyuan to sit, personally brewed a cup of tea for him, and then asked. His demeanor suggested he considered himself aligned with Wei Xiang.
Wei Qianyuan's heart stirred upon hearing this.
Although Hu Dahai was a bit timid, he was more perceptive than Wei Qianyuan had anticipated.
"Uncle Hu, my father's meaning is that unless Dongfang Xiaoyao can prove her new identity, she will not be released," Wei Qianyuan said directly after taking a sip of tea.
"Prove her new identity?"
Hu Dahai was taken aback, asking with some confusion, "Qianyuan, after I received the documents from the Eastern Region Army of the Military Department, I immediately contacted the relevant departments of the police force for verification. It was verified that Dongfang Xiaoyao's new identity is not problematic."
"I heard my father mention this. Uncle Hu, the police only verified with Dongfang Xiaoyao's parents. Strictly speaking, that doesn't count yet. There is only one way to truly prove Dongfang Xiaoyao's identity," Wei Qianyuan corrected.
"What is it?" Hu Dahai instinctively asked.
"Gene information comparison," Wei Qianyuan provided the answer.
"Qianyuan, since Dongfang Xiaoyao's identity is not an issue, isn't a gene information comparison an unnecessary step?" Hu Dahai asked, puzzled.
"Uncle Hu, you may not be aware, but Dongfang Xiaoyao is a martial artist, and she has cultivated her martial arts to the Nine-Star Martial Artist realm.
According to the information I have, all Nine-Star Martial Artists of the younger generation in this world have taken gene drugs. Once a martial artist takes gene drugs, their genes undergo certain changes."
Wei Qianyuan paused here and continued, "This means that Dongfang Xiaoyao's current gene information is different from when she was born!"
Huh?
Hearing Wei Qianyuan's words again, Hu Dahai's pupils suddenly widened, and a look of shock appeared on his face.
As an amateur in martial arts, he only had a superficial understanding of martial artists and was not privy to the intricacies. He had never imagined that a martial artist's genes could change!
Amidst his shock, he also understood Wei Qianyuan's intention – to request a gene information comparison for Dongfang Xiaoyao, using the discrepancy in gene information as a reason to negate her new identity and continue with her deportation!
Upon understanding this, Hu Dahai did not rush to express his opinion.
This was because he was well aware that if he requested a gene information comparison for Dongfang Xiaoyao, given she had a new identity, it would be like looking for fault where there was none. It would not only offend Jiang Wuming but also Qin Linhai, and even the entire Eastern Region Army of the Military Department!
"Uncle Hu, my father mentioned that there will be a significant personnel adjustment in Donghai recently, and many people will be changing positions."
Seeing Hu Dahai's silence, Wei Qianyuan knew Hu Dahai's thoughts clearly. Without benefits, Hu Dahai would not act!
As expected, with Wei Qianyuan's words, Hu Dahai's eyes lit up, but he restrained himself and remained silent, merely looking at Wei Qianyuan.
"Uncle Hu, my father said that if you have a preferred position, you can tell him. Promotion is difficult, but a lateral transfer is not a problem, and he will make arrangements."
Seeing this, Wei Qianyuan knew that Hu Dahai was not going to act without seeing a clear benefit. He then made a promise on behalf of Wei Xiang.
"Qianyuan, please thank the old man for me!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Dahai's face broke into a smile. After expressing his thanks, he thought for a moment and said, "Regarding the matter of Dongfang Xiaoyao, I will proceed as the old man and you have discussed. I will request a gene information comparison for her!"
"Alright, Uncle Hu," Wei Qianyuan nodded with a smile.
"However, Qianyuan, if Dongfang Xiaoyao's gene information comparison is indeed problematic, then I will naturally have to release her," Hu Dahai added.
"Don't worry, Uncle Hu. I guarantee that Dongfang Xiaoyao's gene information comparison will have issues! If there are genuine problems, you can proceed with releasing her, and the old man will fulfill his promise to you," Wei Qianyuan said with confidence.
Seeing Wei Qianyuan's confidence and his promise, Hu Dahai said no more. He directly picked up the desk phone in front of Wei Qianyuan and made a call to his subordinate, issuing instructions.
He requested his subordinate to communicate and coordinate with the Eastern Region Army of the Military Department to have Dongfang Xiaoyao undergo a gene information comparison. Once the gene information comparison was confirmed as accurate, the East Sea Branch of the Immigration Department would process the relevant paperwork and officially hand over Dongfang Xiaoyao to the Eastern Region Army of the Military Department.
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Ten minutes later, Qin Linhai was informed of Hu Dahai's decision by his subordinate and was furious enough to want to curse.
"Director, in addition to that, there is another piece of information."
Qin Linhai's subordinate added, "This morning, that Wei Qianyuan went to the office building of the East Sea Branch of the Immigration Department, likely to see Hu Dahai!"
"Heh... it's the Wei family indeed! I warned this Hu Dahai, telling him that mortals should not interfere when deities fight, but he's truly courting disaster!"
Upon hearing this news, Qin Linhai laughed in anger and waved his hand at his subordinate.
After the subordinate left, Qin Linhai picked up his phone and dialed Jiang Wuming's number.
Originally, he had intended to call Hu Dahai to scold him and put pressure on him. However, upon learning that the Wei family was behind this, he abandoned that idea and decided to discuss with Jiang Wuming how to proceed.
This was because he knew that with the Wei family orchestrating things, Hu Dahai might not release the person directly even under his pressure.
"Wuming, someone just reported to me that that scoundrel Hu Dahai is demanding a gene information comparison for Xiao Yao. Only if the information comparison is clear will she be permanently handed over to us!"
Upon answering the call, Qin Linhai spoke first.
"Gene information comparison?"
Hearing this, Jiang Wuming's heart stirred, and he instantly understood his opponent's intention. "Uncle Qin, then let's have them take Xiao Yao for the gene information comparison as Hu Dahai requested."
"Wu... Wuming, you should know that after martial artists take gene drugs, their genes will change..."
Jiang Wuming's reply shocked Qin Linhai. He instinctively began to speak.
"Uncle Qin, Xiao Yao has not taken any gene drugs," Jiang Wuming interrupted.
"Are... are you sure?!"
Qin Linhai was shocked again.
This was because, according to the information he had, among the younger generation of martial artists who had achieved anything in the field of martial arts, all of them had taken gene drugs.
"Uncle Qin, I am sure," Jiang Wuming stated with certainty.
Dongfang Xiaoyao, like himself, did not take gene drugs. This was a requirement of the Heavenly Dragon Master.
"Hoo... If that's the case, then Hu Dahai, that bastard, has no reason to detain her!"
Qin Linhai breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he was curious as to why Dongfang Xiaoyao had not taken gene drugs, he did not ask further. Instead, he felt completely at ease and brought up another piece of information: "Also, Wuming, my people saw Wei Qianyuan go to Hu Dahai's place.
This suggests that the mastermind behind this matter is the Wei family. If it were just Wei Qianyuan himself, Hu Dahai wouldn't have taken the risk of offending me to do this!"
"Uncle Qin, I am already aware of this information. Furthermore, I have already set a trap, waiting for the fish to enter," Jiang Wuming said, sitting in his car in the underground parking lot of a wealthy district in Donghai, his gaze fixed on a Panamera driving into the garage.
"What do you mean?" Qin Linhai asked, confused.
"Uncle Qin, the fish is about to enter the net. I'll tell you later."
Jiang Wuming's gaze passed through the Panamera's windshield, clearly spotting Alice driving the car!
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