CHAPTER 613: CHAPTER 613: LUCKY GENERAL, LUO AN’S CODENAME

FBI Washington Headquarters, in Vireness’s office, Luo An held a document bag in his hand, looking at the pile of credentials inside with a puzzled expression:

"Can’t sit still?"

"Exactly."

Vireness crossed her hands on the desk, her gaze burning as she looked at Luo An and said:

"This is Washington D.C., there are no secrets here.

The reason National Assembly Chairman Mike Monroe stepped down, ostensibly, was directly linked to our FBI Director Robert and Mr. Clement.

But the actual originator of this situation is you, the leader of Special Investigation Team No. 13, Luo An Greenwood."

Luo An’s mouth twitched:

"So you’re saying, I’ve made a whole bunch of enemies?"

"Enemies is not the word for it, at most there are some conflicting interests."

Vireness shook her head and chuckled:

"This is Washington D.C., where the rules of the game are the exchange of interests and mutual compromise. Anyone who breaks the rules will be collectively attacked and won’t end well.

Additionally, you’re not very high-ranking; those sitting at the top won’t waste much attention on you.

And with FBI Director Robert, and Mr. Clement standing in front of you, you have nothing to worry about."

Hearing Vireness’s explanation, Luo An’s eyes briefly flashed an imperceptible light, which vanished quickly, his expression remained unchanged, and without showing any anomalies, he continued to ask:

"What about these credentials, then?"

Vireness thought for a moment and said:

"There’s a term in that Eastern country called ’Fortunate General’. Have you heard of it?"

Luo An was startled, pondered for a few seconds, then understood what Vireness meant and asked:

"Chief, are you referring to ’fortunate general’?"

"That’s right, it’s that word."

Vireness nodded with approval and looked at Luo An with a smile, explaining:

"The impact of the issue with National Assembly Chairman Mike Monroe is actually far greater than you’d think, Luo An.

Not only have the two parties in the assembly had many plans and schedules disrupted, but this situation will also affect the election of the next President.

But, as I said, those who truly stand at the peak won’t care too much about you, because in their eyes, you merely stumbled upon this case by mistake.

The ones who really magnified this issue are Director Robert and Mr. Clement; they will attract the majority of the attention.

But other federal departments on par with the FBI are taking notice of your case this time."

From the Special Investigation Team in Los Angeles to Investigation Team No. 13 at Washington Headquarters, under the leadership of Luo An, his team’s case-solving rate has always been maintained at 100%.

Even earlier, during Investigation Team No. 5, the solving rate was not 100%, only maintained between 45%-52%.

However, it was clear to any discerning person that this was not Luo An’s fault, as he did not work in Investigation Team No. 5 for long.

The highest-ranking group within the Federation Government, with their heads filled with national affairs, party interests, and personal gains, would not devote most of their energy to Luo An.

However, it is different for agencies like the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the National Reconnaissance Bureau (NRO), and the Federal National Security Intelligence Office (OICI), as they are practical working departments.

Any practical working department will encounter difficult issues that require professionals to handle.

After listening to Vireness’s explanation, Luo An suddenly understood and then showed a strange expression:

"So, in the eyes of these departments, I’m the ’professional’."

"That’s right."

Vireness nodded, then lifted her hands to prop her chin, her eyes gleaming as she looked at Luo An and smiled:

"With a case-solving rate of 100 percent, you are undoubtedly the professional among professionals."

A few days after the assembly announced a re-election for Chairman, Vireness received a call from a woman.

The woman is the Special Agent Director of the Homeland Security Department, Dorothy Bush (Chapter 221).

Her purpose for making this call was to borrow Luo An from Vireness for a while to help her handle a case.

Because of Dorothy Bush’s chaotic private life and her somewhat arrogant personality that looked down on others, Vireness’s relationship with her was rather ordinary, or even bad, hence the two seldom phoned each other.

Upon hearing Dorothy Bush’s request, Vireness did not hesitate to refuse and took a deep breath of relief.

Dorothy Bush was so angry that she itched with frustration but there was nothing she could do since Luo An was Vireness’s man and had no intention of switching allegiance.

Thinking of this, the smile on Vireness’s face deepened, and she sincerely said:

"Plus, considering all the cases you have solved in the past, it’s not an exaggeration to call you a ’good luck charm.’"

"Thank you for the compliment, Chief."

Luo An smiled, having clarified the situation, he breathed a sigh of relief, then shook the document bag in his hand and asked:

"What should I do with these documents?"

"Just keep them."

Vireness tapped the keyboard a few times, looked at the computer screen and said:

"The salaries provided by these departments are quite generous, adding up to around 75,000 US Dollars per month. It’d be a waste not to take it."

"But what if they give me some kind of mission?"

Luo An was not distracted by the money, instead he focused on the practical issue:

"Once I take the salary and become a ’secret agent’ for these departments, if they send me on missions, I’m afraid I won’t have a reason to refuse."

"You indeed have no reason to refuse, but I do, Mr. Clement does, and even Director Robert does."

Vireness stopped typing, turned her head towards Luo An, and said with a smile:

"First, you are one of our FBI people, and the documents from those departments are just your second, third layer identities; all your work is decided by us at the FBI.

Second, those departments are not likely to assign you to execute any highly confidential missions.

The reason is still the same; you are one of our FBI people, and they would never entrust their classified files to an ’outsider.’

The reason they’re giving you these documents is partly because they want to build a better rapport with you, so it’ll be easier to communicate when they need your help in the future.

On the other hand, these departments hope that you, when dealing with some cases in the future, will come across issues not suitable for the FBI but fitting for their departments so you can be the first to give them a call and let them handle it.

Everyone is working towards something, competition is everywhere, and achievements are most important."

"OK, I understand."

Luo An nodded, a light of realization flashed through his mind, knowing that some people were coveting the National Assembly Chairman’s case and were now focusing their attention on him.

These people didn’t intend to compete with the FBI for the big prize, but they hoped to get a share of the spoils in the future.

After a brief discussion with Vireness, Luo An stood up with the document bag, ready to leave.

Just then, Vireness suddenly slapped her forehead and said:

"Right, there are quite a few departments issuing you documents this time, and all the identities are that of secret agents; calling you directly by name seems inappropriate, you need a code name."

"A code name?"

Luo An’s eyes brightened, and he asked with a smile:

"Like the 007 in the movies?"

The first 007 agent movie premiered in 1962, and by 2006, many sequels had been released, having been watched by many in the Federation.

"Exactly like that."

Vireness nodded, Luo An’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, as he could not think of one immediately.

Seeing Luo An hesitate for a long time, Vireness fell silent for a few seconds, then suggested:

"I’ve thought of a few code names, ’American Alligator,’ ’Tiger Cat,’ or ’Pangolin,’ what do you think?"

Luo An: "..."