337: Chapter 337 Excellent Non-Governmental Organization Demonstration Unit

“Councilman Yan, how do you think it’s most appropriate to commend the Huatong Chamber of Commerce?” Baili Ji asked.

“The Huatong Chamber of Commerce is currently in a phase of development, and I think what they need most is reputation and talent. We might as well start from these two aspects,” Yan Zhengping replied.

What Yan Zhengping said was correct, but most council members did not agree.

Such a reward would be equivalent to further assisting them in their growth.

“A reputation must certainly be given. Everyone, tell me, how should this reputation be given?” Baili Ji adopted Yan Zhengping’s suggestion without hesitation.

Yan Zhengping was stunned.

“Why is Baili Ji suddenly so straightforward?” Yan Zhengping wondered.

“I believe that since we’re giving them a reputation, let’s give them a big one. How about giving them the title of: Exemplary Civilian Organization?” Liu Feiying proposed.

“Hmm?” Yan Zhengping was stunned again.

What was Liu Feiying up to? He was just hostile towards the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, but now he was speaking up for them?

“I think it’s very good, so let’s settle on that.” Baili Ji directly made the decision, not allowing for discussion.

This was very strange.

Zongzheng Yue also frowned, feeling there was something more to it. However, he didn’t understand what that something was.

Finally, there were commendations for the Northwest Military Region and rewards for other Military Regions that cooperated in the operation.

The meeting lasted until evening.

Inside the Speaker’s office.

“Old Yan, is there something you need me for?” Baili Ji walked to the sofa, sat down, and asked.

“There’s a question I haven’t been able to figure out, so I came to ask you,” Yan Zhengping said.

“Oh? Old Yan, tell me,” Baili Ji said.

“I didn’t ask a few days ago because we were going to war. Chairman Niu of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce said that a department under the Military Political Department was conducting human experiments. What exactly is going on?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“Old Yan, you know, I just returned, and there are many things I’m not very clear about either,” Baili Ji said.

“No, you definitely know!” Yan Zhengping said.

“What do you mean by that?” Baili Ji said, glaring at him, a little displeased.

“There’s something that doesn’t add up here,” Yan Zhengping said.

“What doesn’t add up?” Baili Ji asked, squinting.

“The timing doesn’t add up,” Yan Zhengping said.

“Then tell me, where does the timing not add up?” Baili Ji said.

“If I remember correctly, the Huagong Institute had an incident before the virus outbreak last year, didn’t it?” Yan Zhengping looked at Baili Ji and said.

“That’s right, what about it?” Baili Ji nodded and asked.

“According to Chairman Niu, his son was informed of his death around that time,” Yan Zhengping said.

“Old Yan, I’m baffled. What benefits did Chairman Niu of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce give you to make you so concerned about his affairs?” Baili Ji frowned, his expression clearly very displeased.

“I’m not concerned about his affairs; I just want to ask you, what exactly is going on with the human experiments?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“Didn’t I tell you? I don’t know!” Baili Ji replied impatiently, spreading his hands.

“No, you definitely know. Your attack happened after the virus outbreak, but the incident at the Huagong Institute happened before that, so it couldn’t be related to that imposter,” Yan Zhengping replied, explaining what he meant by the timing not being right.

“So what? What does the Huagong Institute incident have to do with human experiments?” Baili Ji asked.

“Originally, I didn’t think there was a connection, but Niu Xingwang’s son worked at the Huagong Institute. Why would he be used for human experiments?” Yan Zhengping asked.

“How would I know that? Maybe it would be better if you asked his son,” Baili Ji said, glaring.

Yan Zhengping did not speak.

“Old Yan, regarding what happened to Niu Xingwang’s son, I will arrange for the Military Political Department to investigate. However, I can tell you very responsibly that the Military Political Department has absolutely never established any form of human experiment project,” Baili Ji said.

“All right, I hope I was overthinking it,” Yan Zhengping nodded and said.

…

Morning of August 26, 2055.

The war report regarding the military action against Ulan Country was issued as an announcement to all Settlements.

The name of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, with the release of this announcement, once again became a hot topic of discussion among the Citizens.

“Mr. Dongfang, does the Council have some special purpose in doing this?” Niu Xingwang went to find Oriental Chen after learning the news.

He always felt that the Council wouldn’t be so kind as to help the Huatong Chamber of Commerce gain fame.

“A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Presumably, the Council intends to use this method to elevate and then destroy the Huatong Chamber of Commerce,” Oriental Chen said.

“Mr. Dongfang, I just don’t think that’s it. What the Council is doing isn’t putting us on the spot; instead, it’s extremely beneficial to our development. This isn’t how you elevate someone to destroy them, is it?” Niu Xingwang pondered and asked.

“Brother Niu, in the current excellent situation, you can still maintain such a cautious mindset, which is something most people can’t do,” Oriental Chen said with a smile.

“Mr. Dongfang, please don’t tease me. Ever since I dealt with the Military Political Department last time, I’ve become extremely wary of them,” Niu Xingwang said with a bitter smile and a shake of his head.

“You’re right; this isn’t how you elevate someone to destroy them. They must have a follow-up plan. Let’s wait and see,” Oriental Chen said.