Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

It's no wonder An Yang thought that way; he was convinced that An Ying had forced his way in.

After all, given the irreconcilable conflict between Dark Eagle and Jiang Nian, it's unlikely that Jiang Nian would proactively invite Dark Eagle to his laboratory.

An Ye, who was sitting next to him, had already picked up the test report and was looking at it. When he heard An Yang's words, several black lines appeared on his forehead.

He really wanted to call An Yang "Big Brother." Shouldn't the focus be on the sniper rifle right now? How did we get onto the topic of Dark Eagle breaking into Jiang Nian's lab?

“I did break into Jiang Nian’s personal lab, I don’t deny that. Let’s put that aside for now, can you look at the test report first? I know you care about Jiang Nian, but please focus on the important thing, okay? The important thing right now is the sniper rifle, not that I broke into Jiang Nian’s lab.”

Before Dark Night could even speak, Dark Eagle had already lashed out at Dark Ocean.

Despite being comrades-in-arms who fought side by side, An Yang showed absolutely no understanding with him at this crucial moment. Not only were their focuses completely different, but they couldn't even grasp the key points. He even argued with him about Jiang Nian's matter, which greatly displeased An Ying.

Ever since Jiang Nian joined the organization, Dark Eagle has found that his standing in Dark Ocean's heart has been declining. Time and time again, he's truly had enough.

“I know there’s something wrong with the sniper rifle. But even if there is something wrong with the sniper rifle, you can’t just barge into Jiang Nian’s personal laboratory.”

Like Dark Eagle, An Yang genuinely felt that Dark Eagle was going too far. Despite being one of the leaders of the Shadow Organization, his actions were utterly baffling. It was as if Dark Eagle was constantly arguing with Jiang Nian, trying to drive him out.

The decision to bring Jiang Nian into the organization was made by the three of them together. But now, why has Dark Eagle changed its mind?

"An Yang, don't worry about Jiang Nian's personal lab for now. Once we've dealt with everything else, I'll have Dark Eagle give you an explanation!"

An Ye finally couldn't hold back and spoke up. He couldn't stand An Yang's current inability to grasp the main point, and almost impatiently said to An Yang in a bad mood.

Seeing that An Ye had said so, An Yang stopped dwelling on the matter.

"There's something wrong with the sniper rifle? We've already tested the original rifle countless times according to all the experimental standards. Do you think that just because you took a look around Jiang Nian's lab, the test reports would be different from before?"

An Yang remained much calmer than Dark Night and Dark Eagle, who seemed to value the report so highly. He couldn't understand why they were reacting so strongly, but he still picked up the report and began to read it carefully.

After skimming through the report, An Yang finally looked up after a long while, staring at the two of them in disbelief.

"Is this really the same sniper rifle from Country Y? Are you sure you're not kidding us?"

An Yang looked at An Ying with suspicion in his eyes.

After all, this data should not be the kind of test results that this sniper rifle should have.

"I personally tested this sniper rifle, what do you think?"

Seeing the distrust in An Yang's eyes, An Ying didn't want to say anything more.

After Dark Eagle finished speaking, an extremely quiet atmosphere fell over the conference room. None of the three spoke, each lost in thought.

"Let's get the sniper rifle thoroughly tested first, and then make a decision after the results are in. After all, although the sniper rifle you have now looks like it was made by Country Y before, Jiang Nian might have modified it. As you all know, Jiang Nian has an extremely high talent in weapons research, that's undeniable. So even if Jiang Nian really did something to this gun, it's actually quite normal. We can't neglect Jiang Nian until we find out the truth. We still need Jiang Nian's help to improve more military weapons."

At this moment, An Yang appeared extremely calm. He spoke to An Ying and An Ye, each word deliberate and very serious.

"What kind of modifications do you think need to be made to a sniper rifle to improve all its performance aspects by more than 30%?"

Dark Eagle did not deny what Dark Ocean said, but what he wanted to express was that the sniper rifle he had now was beyond what could be achieved through simple modifications.

Among the researchers of the Shadow Organization, there are many with high abilities and talents, but no one has ever been able to do what Jiang Nian has done.

Is it really just because Jiang Nian is too talented?
“I’ve studied Jiang Nian’s file. Before joining the army, he was always quite mediocre, but it seems like he changed dramatically overnight. I think—”

"Dark Hawk, what are you trying to say? Are you suggesting that Jiang Nian is a reincarnation of a monster? He's a living, breathing human being. I believe the people of China aren't fools; they have their reasons for calling Jiang Nian a national treasure. We just need to cultivate a good relationship with him. Our current strength isn't enough to directly confront China. In our contract with China, Jiang Nian only needs to stay at the base for three years. Three years will pass quickly. Dark Hawk, for the sake of the organization's development, you must make some concessions to Jiang Nian. The position of one of the three leaders isn't unique, and you're not irreplaceable. Jiang Nian has designs on you; think about it carefully."

Before Dark Eagle could finish speaking, Dark Yang slammed his hand on the table, interrupting him. Then he stood up, walked around the table to Dark Eagle, placed his hands on Dark Eagle's shoulders, and said, word by word.

Seeing the seriousness and earnestness in An Yang's eyes, An Ying gasped.

His skills were almost equal to An Yang's, so after being so firmly restrained by An Yang, An Ying had no way to break free from An Yang's control.

It has to be said that An Yang's words stirred up quite a ripple in An Ying's heart.

If Jiang Nian really has the idea of ​​taking his place, can I get away unscathed?
For a fleeting moment, Dark Eagle silently asked himself this question, but he couldn't give a definite answer.

Perhaps no one in the Shadow Organization dares to challenge Dark Hawk's authority right now, but if it were Jiang Nian, that's a different story.

Thinking of Jiang Nian's unfathomable strength, and then of how Zhou Zhou always kept quiet whenever Jiang Nian was mentioned, Dark Eagle was speechless.

"Let's do it your way. We'll discuss this further after all the test results are in. We can't afford to offend Jiang Nian. Since the sniper rifle is already made, let's test it together with the new rifle and see if there are any other changes."

Seeing Dark Eagle deep in thought, and Dark Ocean returning to his seat without speaking, Dark Night couldn't help but break the awkward atmosphere and spoke up. He made the final decision.

An Yang and An Ying had no objections to An Ye's arrangement, and both nodded in agreement.

Jiang Nian sat in the laboratory, seemingly sleeping with his eyes closed, but in reality he was just resting while waiting for Dark Eagle to arrive.

He believed that after discovering the problem with the sniper rifle, Dark Hawk would never remain idle and let himself stay leisurely in the laboratory.

Thinking of Dark Eagle, Jiang Nian unconsciously frowned.

Such an arrogant and self-willed person has managed to firmly hold his position as one of the three leaders of the Shadow Organization, which must be largely due to the contributions of An Yang and An Ye.

Jiang Nian waited for a whole day. An Yi brought over food in between. Because she was preoccupied with something, Jiang Nian couldn't concentrate on her meal, so she only ate a couple of bites before An Yi took the food away.

As night fell, the laboratory lights automatically turned on. Jiang Nian didn't go to the lab bench, so only the small overhead light was on, emitting a soft glow.

Just when Jiang Nian thought she would have to wait all night, the doorbell suddenly rang.

The long-awaited doorbell rang, startling Jiang Nian. He had almost forgotten that outsiders couldn't just come into this lab, except for that arrogant Dark Eagle.

The person standing outside the glass door is An Yang.

Jiang Nian was taken aback when he saw An Yang appear outside the laboratory. He had thought it would be An Ying who came to see him, but he didn't expect An Yang to come.

After pressing the door open button, Jiang Nian saw An Yang slowly walk in and sit down opposite him.

“Mr. Jiang Nian, I apologize on behalf of Dark Eagle. I am truly sorry that he trespassed into your private laboratory and even had a verbal altercation with you. Regarding the sniper rifle, we have already sent it for comprehensive testing. After Dark Eagle's test, he said that all aspects of the sniper rifle's performance have been improved. I wonder if Mr. Jiang Nian has made any simple modifications to the sniper rifle?”

An Yang's attitude was quite humble, and he immediately apologized on behalf of An Ying, his tone full of sincerity.

Jiang Nian waved his hand casually; he didn't seem to care much.

However, the fact that An Yang was able to apologize on behalf of An Ying, while An Ying himself did not appear here, suggests that An Yang and An Ying must have reached some kind of agreement.

Otherwise, the Dark Ocean wouldn't have been able to come here.

As for An Yang's choice of words, it was obviously carefully considered before he said them, otherwise why would he have used the phrase "just a simple modification"?

Jiang Nian was fully aware of the power of this sniper rifle, so he admired An Yang for being able to say such things under these circumstances.

"You gave me the blueprints and asked me to modify this gun, so naturally I need to make changes to perfect the blueprints. Do you think I could just draw those blueprints by looking at this gun and thinking about them randomly?"

Jiang Nian looked at An Yang calmly, knowing that the other party couldn't see his expression since he was wearing a mask, so he said it nonchalantly.

After Jiang Nian said that, An Yang was speechless for a moment.

Because he found that what Jiang Nian said made sense.

From beginning to end, it was all because of Dark Eagle's dissatisfaction with Jiang Nian that led to this outcome.

"It was my presumption. We didn't think things through, which led to Dark Eagle's disrespect towards you. I apologize to you again on his behalf."

After a long silence, An Yang slowly spoke.

He truly didn't know what else to say.

"It's alright, as long as Mr. Dark Eagle doesn't cause me any trouble. After all, I'm just a pitiful little thing living under someone else's roof right now. Even if this is my private laboratory, Mr. Dark Eagle can still come and go as he pleases, and there's nothing I can do about it."

It sounded like words of forgiveness, but when Jiang Nian said it, every word expressed his dissatisfaction with Dark Eagle, and his tone was full of mockery.

An Yang wasn't stupid; he naturally understood the meaning behind Jiang Nian's words.

“I understand. I will have Dark Hawk come to apologize to you personally. It’s getting late, so I won’t disturb you any longer. You should get some rest too. As for the sniper rifle, we still hope to study it together after the test results are out. Comrade Jiang Nian, as one of the people in charge, please help with the test firing. After all, you are the one who knows this gun best.”

Bringing up the old topic again, An Yang once again steered the conversation back to the gun test.

Jiang Nian sneered inwardly.

"System, do you think this An Yang is stupid? Or does he think I'm stupid? The prototype of this sniper rifle is clearly the latest model developed by Y country. It's one thing for them to give me the blueprints to modify, but now he has the nerve to say that I'm the person who knows this gun best? I'm ashamed for him saying that."

Jiang Nian couldn't help but complain to the system in his mind.

Although An Yang's attitude towards him had always been fairly good, Jiang Nian admitted that he couldn't match An Yang's shamelessness when it came to such blatant lying.

"Mr. Jiang Nian?"

After waiting for a while without receiving a reply from Jiang Nian, An Yang couldn't help but look up at him, only to find that the other was wearing a mask and his expression was obscured. However, from the constantly shifting eyes, An Yang discerned one thing—Jiang Nian was in a very good mood. Could it be because Jiang Nian wanted An Ying to come and apologize to him in person?
An Yang silently made a decision in his heart: no matter how unwilling An Ying was when they got back, he and An Ye would hold An Ying down and bring him to Jiang Nian so that he could apologize in person.

"Oh, nothing else, I won't see you off. Let's talk about it later. We already agreed on the gun test, and I'll give you an answer tomorrow. I don't understand why you're rushing me like this. I need one more night to think about it calmly."

Jiang Nian, who was just complaining to the system in his mind, was stunned when he suddenly heard An Yang call his name in confusion. He was taken aback for a moment before he came to his senses and calmly explained to An Yang.

Just kidding, An Yang clearly promised to wait for my answer tomorrow, but now he's still pressing me about this question.

This alone caused Jiang Nian's attitude towards An Yang to change.

Sensing the dissatisfaction in Jiang Nian's tone, An Yang didn't say anything more, apologized again, and then turned to leave.

Watching An Yang's figure completely disappear outside the laboratory door, Jiang Nian got up and slowly returned to his room.

After confirming that no one was watching him, Jiang Nian had the system activate its jamming function to block all signals in his room, in order to prevent anyone from the Shadow Organization from spying on his actions.

"Host, why are you suddenly asking me to block signals?"

After the system had completely blocked the signal, it couldn't help but ask Jiang Nian a question. (End of Chapter)