696: Presidential mock election begins

Cui Qi didn't immediately attack the unarmed people; he wanted to see if they still had any ideas in their heads. As expected, they were still panicking there, not even picking up weapons.

Cui Qi didn't give them any more face and directly eliminated them.

Immediately after, the remaining four saw the already eliminated Cui Qi at the final assembly point.

"Cui Qi, what's going on? Weren't they already eliminated? How did you get eliminated too?" d01 looked at Cui Qi in disbelief. Just now, they had heard the news of the other 5 people being eliminated one after another through the loudspeaker.

Unexpectedly, Cui Qi was eliminated right after.

"It's nothing, you've decided who to choose, right!" After speaking, Cui Qi left. The mission was complete, there was no need to linger.

"Wait a minute, Cui Qi, are you..." d01 swallowed his words back. Cui Qi looked at him, wanting to speak but stopping, knowing that he might have guessed the truth, but Cui Qi didn't say much, after all, now was not the time to reveal it.

"Alright, you four are the final victors, how about it? Who is the selected Team Leader?" Li Si asked confidently.

"Although our Director was eliminated, he was the key to us surviving until the end. Can we... can we let him be our Team Leader?" a05, after asking for everyone's opinion, said with courage.

Before Li Si could speak, Su Yue interjected from behind, "No need, because I am Cui Qi!" Su Yue had already removed his makeup, but he hadn't changed his clothes, just wanting everyone to recognize that he was Cui Qi.

"Director, I knew it was you!" As soon as d01 saw Su Yue admit it, he was so happy he almost jumped up!

Su Yue looked at his excited appearance, smiled, and continued, "I now announce that our final Special Case Team members are d01, a05, c04, b03, plus me!" As soon as Su Yue said this, the remaining few people all showed surprised expressions on their faces.

No way? This was the first time the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency had also become a member of the Special Case Team!

"Director, I have a question. I want to know if their final victory was entirely due to your leadership? Does this count as favoritism?" The speaker was the strongest one among the previous trio.

"The reason I chose these four, there's actually no need to tell you. But I still want to tell you the reason you were eliminated, and by the way, talk about the reason for their victory."

These words made the questioner's face turn red and then pale.

"Firstly, the reason for their victory is very simple, they followed the right person. This shows they have good judgment. Among so many people, I didn't say much, but they were still willing to believe me. This is not only my ability, but also their ability."

"Secondly, in the final group action, the four of them did not raise any objections to me. In the distribution during emergency situations, not one of them expressed dissatisfaction or defiance."

"On the contrary, they were highly obedient, which shows that they not only have judgment but are also stronger than you in terms of action!"

"This is the reason I finally chose them. Next, I'll talk about the reason you were eliminated. In addition, the agent group has a reserve agent, who is the Deputy Team Leader of Team One."

After hearing this news, Ethan's eyes widened, and he was completely stunned. He couldn't help but ask directly, "Director, why? He was eliminated before me!"

Su Yue looked at Ethan's resentful appearance, smiled, and said, "I knew from the beginning about you threatening him with the video of him gambling. If he hadn't died before you, I don't think he would have become this reserve member."

"Huh? Why?" This time, even Li Si didn't understand Su Yue's decision.

"Because you are a very incompetent leader. The reason you can play a leadership role is nothing more than relying on some tricky methods. And he repeatedly tried to dissuade you, but you didn't listen to his advice. So in the end, he signaled to me that I could kill him."

After hearing this, Ethan looked at the Deputy Team Leader. He didn't expect that it was the Deputy Team Leader himself who wanted to sacrifice himself at that time, and if he hadn't been distracted by the news of being eliminated by him at that time, he wouldn't have been eliminated so quickly.

"Also, Ethan, you are now a member of Team One, and the Team Leader is A05."

"No, Director, how can the agent group be connected to the Officer Si Team?" Ethan still didn't give up. Since he couldn't get into the agent group, it was okay to just hang around in the Officer Si Team.

But Su Yue's arrangement was equivalent to sending someone to monitor him, how could this work?

Su Yue stared at Ethan and asked coldly, "What? Did I not make myself clear before?"

Ethan immediately understood that Su Yue was killing the chicken to scare the monkey. No one could change the Director's decision.

"Sorry, Director, it was my mistake." Ethan quickly apologized. He still had to survive here, otherwise those people would take his life. Although he held the leverage that could make them obey, once he left here, this threat would be useless.

Su Yue continued to explain the composition of the Special Case Team.

"I mentioned before that I am not only the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, but also the Team Leader of the Special Case Team. Our team members include four official members and one reserve agent. The probation period for the reserve agent is set for one month."

"In addition, I want to tell everyone a piece of news: our Special Case Team will no longer be fixed, and the agent system will also be more flexible. We will continuously recruit new members, and the total number of agent group members will reach 11. At that time, we will also select some outstanding talents from the Officer Si to join the agent group."

"As long as you don't give up, you will have the opportunity to become a member of the Special Case Team. As for the reasons why other members were eliminated, I believe that through my analysis of the victors' reasons for victory just now, everyone should have understood."

"I look forward to seeing you all in the Special Case Team." After speaking, Su Yue led the four people into the Special Case Team's exclusive office.

"Next, let's introduce ourselves. You don't need to use codenames anymore." Su Yue said to everyone, "I'll go first. I am the Team Leader. I am honored that you still chose me at the last moment, otherwise I might not have had this idea."

"Hello, Director, I am d01, my real name is Joel Monroe."

"Hello, Director, I am a05, my real name is Hurst Jesse."

"Hello, Director, I am b03, my real name is Marlon Blaze."

"Hello, Director, I am c04, my real name is Morris Luther."

After listening to everyone's introductions, Su Yue distributed the materials in his hand to everyone. The reserve agent temporarily couldn't participate in the meeting; he would be responsible for introducing the new selection mechanism to other Officer Si.

"Monroe, I have a question I want to ask you." Su Yue looked at Monroe curiously, unable to understand how this person who looked like a high school student could persevere until the end and even perform better than Ethan.

Monroe had worked at the Central Intelligence Agency for quite some time, but it was the first time he was called by his name directly. This was also a major difference between Officer Si and agents. He was a bit uncomfortable at first.

"Huh? Director, ask away, I will definitely tell you everything I know."

"How did you recognize me?" Su Yue had imitated many people, from the initial simple disguise with glasses to now being able to completely change into someone else's appearance. Only Zheng Tiantian could tell it was him. Monroe was the first one to see through him.

"Well, it's actually very simple. Everyone's scent is different. I didn't recognize you at first, but later when we ran into the cave, I seemed to smell your scent. Then I thought it must be you."

"Amazing, you are now the human bloodhound of our agent group!" Marlon joked, not expecting Luther and Jesse to also agree.

"Director, do we have any missions now?" Jesse joined the Central Intelligence Agency after the Special Case Team was established, but he always had a regret, which was thinking he could directly enter the highest-level place. He didn't expect it was already full, and this matter bothered him for a long time.

"Our mission is tomorrow's simulated Presidential election. We not only need to prevent the appearance of dangerous elements, but more importantly, we have a crucial task that needs to be completed now." Speaking of the mission, Su Yue became serious.

"Director, tell us, we will definitely go all out." Monroe particularly liked Su Yue. Being able to work with Su Yue made him extremely happy, and he didn't expect this day to come so quickly.

"There are three candidates for this simulated Presidential election: Deng Liduō, Minsweite, and our Governor. We need to assess through various channels whether they have the potential to become my future Presidential candidate. This is your test."

Monroe, Jesse, Luther, and Marlon nodded simultaneously, indicating they understood their mission.

Su Yue had fought alongside them and knew they were all practical people, so he felt relatively reassured about them. But there was one person Su Yue had always wanted to find an opportunity to talk to.

After assigning the tasks, Su Yue went to the Deputy Director's office.

"Hello, Director," Li Si said with a smile on his face when he saw Su Yue coming to find him, and even specifically called him Director to tease him.

"Li Si, you completed this mission quite outstandingly!" Su Yue looked at Li Si approvingly.

"Hahahahaha, thank you, Director, I just wanted to share some of the burden for you!" As soon as Li Si received praise, he couldn't help but laugh.

"I want to talk to you." Su Yue sat opposite Li Si, looking at this young man who was nearly 5 years younger than him.

"Go ahead, Director!"

"You were tricked into coming here, right?" Su Yue felt a bit bad inside because he himself was also a "trickster," and he couldn't understand why Li Si was still willing to work with him.

"Director, you're not suspecting me, are you? I've already proven myself to you before!" As soon as Li Si heard him say this, his heart immediately panicked, not knowing how to explain to Su Yue.

"Director, although I didn't tell you directly at the time, I sincerely wanted to work with you. I was tricked into coming here, but I also stayed here based on my own ability!" Li Si said with a pleading look.

"Are you silly? How could I dislike you? Let's go, I'll take you out for a good meal tonight, how about it?" Su Yue originally wanted to tell him that he was different from other "tricksters," but looking at Li Si's appearance, he knew explanation was unnecessary; future performance was more important.

"Director, what are you going to take me to eat? It's not Chinese food, is it? Let me tell you, I've had it before, but the Chinatown here is really not good; it all caters to local tastes!" As he spoke, Li Si even started complaining.

"Of course not, I'm taking you to eat hot pot!"

"No way? Director, really? Is it authentic?"

"Of course! Just relax, just don't eat too much when the time comes!"

In the evening, Su Yue brought Li Si to Zheng Tiantian's doorstep.

Li Si sat on the sofa somewhat shyly. After all, he was still a big kid, and he always felt a bit embarrassed seeing elders. He quietly said to Su Yue, "Director, are you taking me to your father-in-law's house? This sister-in-law, she's really pretty!"

Su Yue looked at Li Si's reserved appearance, smiled, and introduced, "Don't talk nonsense. This is the person I like, named Zheng Tiantian. This is Zheng Tiantian's Uncle, and also our elder. Just follow me and call him Uncle."

Li Si behaved exceptionally obediently here, showing no trace of his arrogant attitude at the Central Intelligence Agency. As soon as Su Yue finished the introduction, he immediately followed suit and greeted, "Hello, Sweetie Jie, hello, Uncle!"

"Okay, okay, okay," Zheng Ziye quickly responded. He didn't know many people here; he just came to help Zheng Tiantian and Su Yue. He didn't expect to see a new child today, so he was naturally quite happy.

Zheng Tiantian felt a bit too shy to speak for a moment after hearing Su Yue's introduction. She just nodded and went to the back to prepare the ingredients.

Zheng Ziye looked at Li Si and asked, "Do you want to eat hot pot? Did you used to eat hot pot often at home?" Zheng Ziye wasn't very clear about Li Si's situation, so he spoke without much reservation.

"Huh? I... I" Li Si didn't know how to answer this question.

"Uncle, Li Si was brought here by his mother and sold to others, and then..." Su Yue glanced at Li Si, signaling him not to be embarrassed, "Uncle, I live alone now. I haven't eaten our hometown dishes for a long time!" Li Si felt that Su Yue was helping him out of a difficult situation, and he also quickly started explaining.

"I'll make you another egg-fried rice! Don't worry! I'll make up for everything you haven't eaten. Come over for meals often in the future!" Zheng Ziye developed feelings for this boy as if he were his own child.

"Really? Then it's a deal, Uncle, I will definitely come!" Only then did Li Si truly relax.

Su Yue and Zheng Tiantian looked at Li Si like this and exchanged smiles.

After dinner, when Su Yue and Li Si were about to say goodbye, Zheng Ziye finally spoke, "Li Si, where are you living now?" Zheng Ziye asked this because Zheng Tiantian had quietly told him on the side.

Zheng Tiantian saw that Zheng Ziye really liked Li Si. She herself didn't have children and felt very sorry for Li Si, so she wanted to help them both.

"Uh, I'm living at the Central Intelligence Agency now!" Li Si smiled a bit awkwardly because Su Yue didn't know about this yet. Li Si originally had no home and had been staying at the Hacker Alliance, but because he decided to run away with Su Yue, the Hacker Alliance expelled him.

Su Yue didn't expect it to be like this and felt that he had still been negligent and hadn't paid attention to Li Si's current predicament.

"Why don't you come live here with us? But you have to pay rent!" Zheng Tiantian deliberately pretended to be a bit overbearing, not wanting to make Li Si feel embarrassed.