When Charles returned to the ministry two days later, it was obvious that the staff he had encountered had a strange attitude towards him. Still respectful, Charles could sense something inexplicable beneath their line of sight, and as he walked back to his office, he sensed a number of eyes peeking at him in the dark.

As someone who had been in the agency in his previous life, Charles knew what this meant - whenever a senior member of the agency was caught up in some kind of bad rumors, he would always get that kind of look from the staff.

It seems that rumors in the ministry about his imminent departure have been spread.

Is it a good job? It's only been two or three days, and the government really can't hide any news.

Although he was a little emotional, Charles didn't dwell on such a boring thing and walked straight to his office.

When he arrived in his office, he found that his full-time secretary, Clement Leczynski, was already waiting there.

"Good morning, Mr. Treville." As soon as he saw Charles, he hurriedly greeted him respectfully.

"Good morning." Charles just nodded slightly, and walked straight into the office.

Although this scene is the same as before, Charles always feels that there is some uneasiness hidden in the calm of the other party's attitude.

I think I've heard that rumor too.

"Is there anything important to attend to today?" After sitting in his chair, Charles asked directly.

"I've got it all sorted out for you. Mr. Clemman-Leczynski hurriedly replied, and then put a stack of official documents in his hand on the desk in front of Charles, "These are more important documents. I've already marked the main points for you, and you can just reply when the time comes. ”

"Very well, thank you, Clement." Charles nodded faintly, then picked up the pen and began to read the text.

Originally, at this time, Clement Leczynski should have quietly exited the room. But today he did not choose to leave, but stood in front of Charles all the time, his lips slightly open. It looks like you want to say something. But after hesitating for a long time, he didn't speak.

"Anything else, Clement?" Charles asked without looking up.

This question finally woke up the other party. It was as if he had made up his mind. Clement finally spoke. "Sir, yes, lately...... Recently, I seem to have heard some rumors in the ministry......"

"Oh? Rumor? What kind of rumors? Charles asked with interest.

In fact, he knew what the other party wanted to say, and he just joked to tease him.

"Well, it's not a big deal...... "Because of some uneasiness, Clément still said a little slurred, "It's just that there are rumors that ...... Mr. President is not very ...... about the work of the ministry recently Not very satisfied. So I'm going to transfer you, of course. I directly refute this baseless rumor......"

"Refuted? Why refute it? It's true. Clement, I want to tell you about it today. Charles raised his head and looked at the other party, "Since you took the initiative to talk about it, I will sue you now, yes, Mr. President has indeed decided to transfer me." ”

"Oh my God!" Clement exclaimed uncontrollably.

Although he had been in the government for several years, the young man had not yet fully learned to control his feelings, so much so that Charles could see his despair in that moment.

That's right, I finally found a backer, but the backer suddenly collapsed, and ordinary people can't bear such a huge blow.

"Why...... Why is this ......? That's unfair, isn't it? After a moment, Clement regained his composure a little, "You have done so much work for the ministry, you can almost say that you have built it yourself, and the result is ...... And then it was so unfair, sir! ”

Charles was a little surprised by Clément's reaction. Unexpectedly, after this "bad news" was just confirmed, Clément's first reaction was not to worry about his future, but to fight for himself. After a year and a half of getting along, the secretary seems to have developed some identification with Charles, rather than just a springboard, as in the past.

It seems that my work during this period of time has been recognized. At this moment, Charles's heart was actually a little relieved.

Under the effect of this sense of relief, he didn't plan to joke with the other party anymore.

"It's not unfair, Mr. President just has another appointment for me, so he wants to transfer me, not dismiss me. In fact, Mr. President was quite satisfied with my previous work. Well, Clément, you can definitely have a part of my previous work performance, so I am very satisfied with your ability to do my job, and I am very grateful for your help to me before......"

Charles's stern explanation finally made Clement Leczynski settle down.

"Really? So that's the case? That's great! I'll just say, Mr. President, how could he do such an unreasonable thing if he was so wise and wise...... It seems that I am worried in vain, sorry, sir......"

"What's there to be sorry about?" Charles smiled and shook his head, "Go ahead and do your best, I'm optimistic about you, Clement." ”

"So, if it's a transfer, where will you be transferred?"

"Well...... It is Mr. President who has the final say. Still, I guess go to the War Department. Charles replied in a low voice.

"Where are you going?" Clement was taken aback.

"Sir, you've never been in the army, and it's not a good place. Too many people there have retired from the army, and they are very crowding out outsiders......"

"Of course I know this question, but it doesn't matter, since I have been given the task from Mr. President, I must find a way to do it well, difficulties are obstacles that must be overcome, not an excuse to retreat." Still smiling, Charles said, "I believe I have a way to do it." ”

"So......" Clement looked cautiously at Charles, "will you take me with you too, sir?" I think I can go over there and help you......"

The smile on Charles' face vanished, and he looked at Clement solemnly. "No, I won't take you there this time, I have another arrangement, Clément, I want to keep you in the ministry. Of course, I won't treat you badly, I'll leave a position for you in the Audit Office......"

Hearing Charles's plan, Clement's eyes widened and he froze, and he fell back into the despair of being abandoned.

Yes, although going to the audit office will make a lot of money, it may also mean that he has been abandoned by his backers and can only stay there for the rest of his life. He's still young, and he doesn't want to just live a life of staying up and waiting for retirement.

"Sir, why do you arrange it this way? Are you not satisfied with my previous job? He was rarely panicked, "I think I can continue to help you, please don't ......"

"Oh hell, where did you think of it!" Charles soon realized that his words had misled the other party, so he comforted him gently, "I didn't want to leave you, on the contrary, I was very satisfied with your work, so I made this plan." ”

“…… What ......" Clement looked inexplicable.

"Clement, although I am out of here, my plans, my ideas must remain here, and they must continue to be implemented and not abandoned halfway." Charles explained softly, "The minister has promised me to continue to implement the plan I drew up before, but it is not enough for him to agree, I have to ask people to continue to watch here, the people I trust the most here are Albert and you, Albert has a lot of affairs to deal with now, and he doesn't have so much energy, besides, he hasn't been in the government, how do you know the government's system?" So...... I'm going to let you stay here, show me, and report anything to me if there's a problem. ”

"So that's ......" Clément's original shock and frustration were instantly replaced with surprise.

"Sir, since you have arranged it this way, I will carry out your will, don't worry, I will continue to watch in the ministry and help the minister to keep your plan carried out."

"Thank you, Clement." Charles nodded lightly in acknowledgement, "By the way, I have one more thing I want to tell you." ”

"What else?" Clement quickly straightened up again.

"My cousin, well, the granddaughter of the Duke de Treville, is going to hold a banquet for my transfer, right at her house. If you've not been very busy lately, I can invite you to have a play...... Are you free, Clement? ”

Clément's heart was filled with ecstasy, and even his face turned a little red. This petty official had never thought that he would be invited to the Duke's palace as a guest, wasn't this a proof that he had begun to get ahead?

"Sir, I've been very free lately...... I will definitely be here, it is a great honor! Without any hesitation, he immediately agreed in a hurry, as if he was afraid that Charles would regret it, he bent down deeply, "Thank you, thank you!" ”

This excitement was not because he had the opportunity to attend a banquet at the Duke's Palace, but because he understood that he had been accepted into the party's membership of this man.

"Oh, don't be so restrained, I won't be your boss in a short time, Clément." Charles smiled and shrugged, "The time hasn't been set yet, but it's probably only a few days, and I'll have an invitation delivered to your home then." Hopefully you'll be able to have fun then. ”

"Definitely, sir." Clément replied with a smile.

"Well, it's okay now."

Clement bowed to Charles again, and then left Charles' office softly with a sense of contented comfort. (To be continued......)