Chapter 35: A Refreshing Laughter Huaxia Book Library Net

  Mrs. Jones is our superior, and her orders are naturally not to be disobeyed; but Jason and I are currently in a taxi, and the actual conditions do not allow us to make a video connection with her immediately. I looked at Jason, and Jason smiled and spread his hands, indicating that there was nothing they could do. After thinking for a while, I decided to contact Mrs. Jones after arriving at the hotel. "Driver, please drive faster!" I urged the driver somewhat anxiously. "Okay!" The taxi driver responded with a sound, then shifted gears and stepped on the gas...

  Fifteen minutes later, we arrived at the Beijing restaurant. After rushing back to the room, I tested the connection with Jones and opened the video. The connection was successful. In the video, Mrs. Jones sat upright at her desk. Jason smiled and said, "Oh, dear aunt, how are you? It's been a few days!" Mrs. Jones looked at us two, didn't respond directly to Jason, but seriously said: "Tell me, why did it take so long to contact me after receiving my order?"

  Jason jokingly said, "Sorry, auntie! We just took a hot spring bath and it's not convenient to video call you, so we're running a bit late, hahaha... Don't be angry!" I saw Jason talking nonsense again, so I quickly explained, "I apologize, ma'am. Please don't listen to Jason's nonsense. Actually, we were in a taxi just now, and due to confidentiality considerations, we didn't contact you at the first time. Hope you can forgive us."

  Mrs. Jones nodded, putting away her serious expression and smiled at us: "Oh, I see! Boys, tell me again, is China fun?" Jason immediately took over the conversation saying: "Fun, of course it's fun! Beautiful women, delicious food, and beautiful scenery!" Mrs. Jones pretended to be surprised and asked: "Really? It seems like you two have had a pretty good time these past couple of days!" Jason smiled and said: "It's okay, it's okay... anyway, we played to our heart's content within the bounds of discipline."

  Upon hearing Jason say that, Mrs. Jones immediately said sternly, "Under disciplinary permission, is this really the case? Then tell me who approved your trip to China!" Jason argued, "This... You approved it, don't you remember? You previously said that after we completed our mission, we would be allowed to arrange our time freely." Mrs. Jones said, "Jason, you dare to quibble again!" I saw that Mrs. Jones was really angry, so I quickly explained, "Madam, sorry, this is all my fault. I wanted to take a look at China and if there's punishment, punish me instead. Jason just followed me blindly, don't blame him." Jason immediately waved his hand and said, "No, no, no... Don't listen to the mud loach, Auntie! It was I who wanted to come to China, it has nothing to do with him. Punish me if you must, at most I'll be confined for half a month and have my allowance deducted for half a year."

  Mrs. Jones looked at me, then at Jason, and smiled: "Alright, no need to rush to take responsibility, I don't mean to punish you, you're both young and full of energy, it's not a big deal to play around!" When I heard Mrs. Jones say this, my tense nerves finally relaxed; while Jason immediately gave her a thumbs up and said: "Brilliant, Auntie, you're absolutely brilliant!"

  "Ma'am, you've contacted us urgently. Is there something important?" I knew Mrs. Jones wouldn't easily get in touch with us, so I asked. "Yes!" Mr. Jones nodded and said: "After Krute was extradited to the US, we conducted a secret interrogation of him, and through the interrogation, we obtained important information." At this point, Mr. Jones suddenly asked me: "Muddy, do you still remember the cryptic code you intercepted in Thailand?"

  I nodded, "Yes, I remember. How did Krute manage to decipher these encrypted messages?" Mrs. Jones said, "Deciphering the encrypted messages is not his capability, but he provided a clue about someone who can decipher them. If we successfully decipher the encrypted messages, we may be able to capture Umi, the leader of the Gureitaru organization, and thoroughly dismantle this cult organization, ending the years-long anti-terrorism war."

  "Mrs. Jones' words excited me and I asked eagerly, 'Then, ma'am, who is the person who can decipher the secret code? Where is he? Are you contacting us today to send us to capture him?' Jason also rubbed his fists together and said, 'Yes, who is this person? Tell us quickly, aunt!'"

  Mrs. Jones smiled and said: "Who this person is, I still can't tell you now, but the task of capturing him will definitely be done by these two. Actually, contacting you today was to test your organizational discipline and reaction speed, but unfortunately, your performance left me somewhat unimpressed."

  "Sorry!" I said with shame. Jason also apologized and said: "Please forgive me, I promise it won't happen again."

  "Mrs. Jones said, 'You don't have to apologize to me, this time is an exception. Remember, from now on, if you want to do something or go somewhere, you must ask for my permission and get my approval before proceeding. Same principle as always, how you play is none of my business, but you must not bring shame to the mission. Alright, pack up and hurry back to America for me!'"

  "Yes!" Jason and I stood up at the same time.

  Mrs. Jones smiled and said, "Alright, boys, have a safe trip!" "And I wish you good health, ma'am," I replied with respect. Jason raised his right hand, crooked his fingers and said, "Goodbye, Auntie, remember to go to bed early and get up early, or you'll age quickly!" Mrs. Jones smiled again, and the video call ended...

  We didn't have any luggage to collect, so we just walked out of the Beijing Hotel after completing the check-out procedures and collecting our stored items. Jason and I strode out in big steps.