Chapter 530 - Family Trouble (6)

31 May, Military Base, City K

Having manoeuvred Head Hondo away from his wife Matthew looked around and when he was comfortable enough that it was safe to talk in the open quietly said, "We need to talk about that second source before you leave."

Quickly scanning the area, Head Honcho felt the relief that Matthew had selected a spot where it was safe enough to speak and said, "You pick your moments."

"I do, but it is more about the situation. Lexi is extremely annoyed at me about this, and you better help me properly explain matters."

Sensing Matthew's concerns Head Honcho said, "She does not want him in your home."

"Who can blame her, with everything about him. The only good thing is that Dominic is somewhat happy, because there is one thing for sure, he cares for Dominic despite not being biologically related to him."

"And that is why you are accepting the arrangement. I am not stupid, and I know the risks that we are engaging in. But that…"

Matthew tensed and slightly shook his head, stopping Head Honcho in his tracks. He turned and observed Colonel Hung walking towards them. This was the showdown that they both anticipated.

"General Li, General Rong," came the stiff formal statement from Robert Hung.

Noticing Head Honcho slightly life his eyebrows, Matthew said "Colonel. What is in your mind?"

Robert Hung stood there stunned for a couple of seconds. How did they know he had something to say. Quickly gathering himself together he said, "This promotion…?"

Head Honcho held up his hand and said "Your name has been considered for promotion for four years, and there have been multiple factors to consider in the promotions. But, as you know there are only so many times a name can come up for promotion and if it is not granted, you will not have another chance at a promotion. If I am honest, you were at that point, so I pushed the promotion's board to ensure that you received it. Once your promotion was granted, the question became your deployment. With your length of service in the special forces, you know our structure as well as we do. If you remained in Special Forces, you would have to be deployed to the Northern border area as that is the only location for you now. But, with your experience here, and if we are honest your cousin's connections due to his business, I was able to persuade not only the chiefs of staff, but even the president, despite not holding a general's rank being appointed to head the general forces here was in everyone's best interest."

Robert, heading Head Honcho speak knew he was correct about remaining in special forces. The only location with a lack of senior officers was the northern border base, and that with David's plans was totally unsuitable.

"But to head general forces…?"

"I can hear your question. Your experience here makes you totally suitable. Plus, your evaluations note your ambitions for senior command in the long term."

Matthew quickly said as Head Honcho paused "Ambitions for career progression, even in the military are perfectly fine. It makes us all better soldiers for it, because we want to succeed in every task we undertake."

Head Honcho felt relieved Matthew said the words he needed, because Robert Hung did not need to know the exact reason for this move. "General Rong is correct. Take the opportunity for as long as you have it, as it will open opportunities for you."

Sensing he was being dismissed, Robert took the hint and walked away. Once he was out of earshot, Matthew said "He took the hint, but…"

"You suspect he knows why he was moved?"

"No. He is committed to the career he has built, but the question is how his cousin will take it when he finds out. A resource has been taken from him."

"True, but we know that for the next couple of weeks he will still be around."

"True, but Ben, Joseph and David will make that as quick and painless as possible. My worry is will those who feel they owe him pass on information. We think we have worked out who they are and will monitor them, but…"

Matthew looked over and noticed Sally cornering John and Bronwyn, so he paused before saying "I think there is something going on over there."

Following the direction Matthew was looking in, Head Honcho said, "That b*stard better not be doing what I am dreading."

"Proposing to your daughter. You better be prepared for it, because…"

"What do you know?"

Laughing Matthew said "John just asked me who would be the best jewellers to buy an engagement ring and wedding rings for a military bride from…"

"That daughter stealing b*stard. I will kill him."

Matthew could not help himself but laughed louder and said, "Your lovely wife and daughter would kill you if you tried."

Head Honcho turned and responded "I only have you to blame for introducing that daughter stealing b*stard to my princess…"

Having left Head Honcho and Matthew, Robert Hung headed outside the reception room. He needed to make a call and inform David of his promotion and redeployment. While, given what he now knew, he was somewhat reluctant to be involved in David's plans to destroy the government to reform the system, they both had committed themselves to their plan when they were eighteen, and he would, within reason follow through with that.

Within three rings, David answered his phone call, saying "You better have a good reason for this call, cousin."

Robert could sense that David was in the middle of something, but nevertheless he needed to know this. "I have just received some good and bad news. My promotion has come through…"

"Thank god, finally you are where we wanted you to be."

"Not completely. I have been redeployed, luckily staying here but shifted to be the head of general forces here on base, at least temporarily."

On the other end of the phone, David was stunned. This was not good news, and all he could say was "We need to talk, but…" 

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