Chapter XVII: John
The man smiled as he walked over to Donovan, looked at Pete, who was beside Donovan, and said with a smile, "This is your recruit?" ”
"Yes sir." Donovan said and looked at Pete, "His name is Pete Wang, and we used to fight together when we were in the army. After saying that, he introduced Pete: "This is Mr. Lennon, a former Force recon veteran, and now the head of our department. It's up to him to decide what we're going to do, how we're going to do it, and who we're going to do it with. It's not the boss, but it's our de facto boss. ”
"Don't listen to him." This Mr. Lennon didn't have much to offer, he smiled and stretched out his hand to Pete, "I'm not the boss, in fact, there are very few people like him who call me Mr. Lennon." In general, people like to call me John. ”
Pete immediately stretched out his hand and took the gentleman's outstretched hand, judging from the feeling of his hand, this gentleman was from a bitter background, because the feeling of holding it was not only hard but also rough, and in some places it seemed to be a little pitted, like holding a file.
"Hello, Mr. John. You can call me Pete. Pete smiled.
"Pete." John smiled and said, "I know you. Don't be surprised, because I've read most of everyone's information in the field department. In terms of information, you are very powerful. He said and glanced at Donovan, "Especially what Big Bird said about your recommendation made me remember it deeply." After saying that, he let go of Pete's hand and said to Donovan, "What are you going to do?" ”
Pete knew that this should be John's problem with Donovan, because Donovan's previous phone call and his direct return to the headquarters showed that he had an appointment to come back. So he preemptively said, "No." It's just that it's easier for me to get back to my residence from here. Saying that, Pete looked at Donovan and said, "I'll go back first." After speaking, he looked at John and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you, goodbye." ”
"Go back and get some rest." John smiled and nodded, "You guys might be busy after that." After watching Pete walk away, John looked at Donovan and said, "Let's go, go to my office." ”
John's office is, of course, on the sixth floor, the highest floor of the Hermet headquarters building. It was under John's leadership that Donovan was allowed to enter. Compared to the floor where the field staff are located, this floor is more like an upscale office building. The hallway is bright and clean, and it is quiet, not like the sound of loud talking and laughing from the third floor. And the interior decoration is also more exquisite, giving people a very comfortable feeling.
After entering John's office, John took off his blazer and threw it on the sofa in his office, saying, "Compared to the third floor. The only good thing about this is that there are spacious offices. And you can also blatantly put the wine and have a glass from time to time. Donovan said as he walked over to the cabinet next to his desk, took out two wine glasses, poured them each, and handed them to Donovan and motioned for him to sit. John himself picked up another glass and sat down in his large, wide chair behind his desk.
"How? This month, tell me about it. John asked as soon as Donovan sat down at his desk with his glass in hand.
"It works well." Donovan put down his glass and said solemnly, "At least everyone is in the state they should be." ”
John nodded, took a sip of the wine in the glass, and said, "Are you sure?" Will that Morris continue to cause trouble? Got him? ”
"We are in a situation where we are able to live together. I can't say how to do it. Speaking of Morris, Donovan looked a little ashamed.
John seemed to have been prepared for such an answer. He put down his glasses and put them on the table with his hands together, leaned forward to look at Donovan and said, "That's not going to work, man." I knew it was a chore, taking over a mess and then having some bad things happen and my people were unruly. But you have to remember that the team is yours when you promise to do it. You are responsible for everything he does, just like you are in the army. I often feel like I'm treating my own children in this regard. Sometimes children really make you unbearable, but what can you do? Shot to death? You can only think of ways to educate them in some gentle ways to make them obedient. Do you understand what I mean? ”
Donovan nodded and said, "Understood." ”
"I know you understand. If you don't understand, you have to try to understand. John sighed, leaned back in his chair, looked a little tired, touched the back of his head, and said, "I'm just reminding you that you have to settle the matter in your own team as soon as possible." Because we're probably going to be very busy soon. ”
"Busy?" Donovan suddenly came to his senses when he heard this, "Do we have a job?" ”
"Huh." John looked at Donovan's appearance and smiled helplessly, "Man, what did I ask you to do in Hermet in the first place?" Do you babysitter those guys every day? Come on! John waved his hand disdainfully, "I didn't plan to let you go to that team... Fish, yes? What kind of fish? ”
"Sharks. It's the Man-Eating Shark Squad, sir. Donovan said with some embarrassment.
"Okay, shark. Whatever the hell is a shark. Originally, I didn't plan to let you go, originally I wanted you to come to me. Now I need not only soldiers, but also a large number of people who can command and coordinate them. John said, gesturing out the door, "So I was hoping you could come to this floor." And then one day to be able to sit in this place. John pointed to his position, "But everything is off the course." That ... Piranha Shark Squad. The guy who was in charge of the team didn't know what he had said to our old boss before he retired, so he asked for someone who could be sent to take over such a very ordinary team, so that the fish could continue. John said and looked at Donovan, "And then he chose you." At this point, John sighed, "If only I had been there at the time." The old superiors take care of the old feelings, but we shouldn't be like this here, we are not the government's army, and the people who come here should know what to do, and they should understand that those who can't do it should be eliminated and eliminated themselves. Otherwise, it won't look good to wait for the mission and let the enemy's guns help you out. ”
John's whining complaint left Donovan at a loss for a moment. Fortunately, John didn't bring Donovan to the office just to say that. He sighed and continued, "Don't talk about that. I've got a job for you. He said as he opened a drawer next to him, took out a folder from it and handed it to Donovan, "Take it back and take a good look at it." If you can do it, let me know. Didn't you give your men two days? Then you can give me an answer within two days. ”
Donovan took the folder, opened it, and said, "Can I take this with me?" ”