Chapter 390 Same
Chapter 390 The Same
Although the news that Lieutenant Sun clicked on was very popular, the content was very short. Jin Zhongtai put his hands on Lieutenant Sun's shoulders, bent down, put his old face next to Lieutenant Sun's delicate little face, and stared at the content on the screen.
Second Lieutenant Sun's face turned red, and she subconsciously wanted to move aside, but she finally held back and just stood there biting her lip, letting Jin Zhongtai's old face rub against her face.
However, Jin Zhongtai really had no intention of teasing Second Lieutenant Sun at this time. The main reason was that his attention was completely attracted by the news on the computer screen, and the action of rubbing Second Lieutenant Sun's face was just subconsciously done, a kind of instinct?
The news pushed on the NGN news pop-up window was a mixed text and picture news. The most eye-catching picture was a scene of Senator Elijah meeting with a dozen US military officers sitting at a long table, and the other picture was an investigation order signed by Senator Elijah.
The main content of the news report accompanying these two photos is that Senator Elijah, who is responsible for investigating the drug trafficking scandal of the US military in South Korea, has launched a full investigation. Yesterday afternoon, he convened a meeting of the heads of the 18 US military bases in South Korea and made corresponding investigation requests to them. The investigation order is a written notice of the investigation request made at this meeting.
At the end of this news report, there was an additional content, which roughly said: Senator Elijah has met with the person who exposed the scandal, NGN Chairman An Rusong. During the meeting, Senator Elijah personally apologized to Chairman An Rusong and made it clear that the investigation will be thoroughly investigated and all US military officers and soldiers involved in the case, no matter who they are, will be punished by law and military discipline.
After reading this not very long news, Jin Zhongtai's lips twitched and a look of disdain appeared on his face.
Although he didn't know the details of the meeting between Elijah and An Rushong, he was sure that An Rushong was either bribed by the Americans or intimidated by them. In short, it was impossible for Senator Elijah to really conduct a thorough investigation into the US military's drug trafficking case, let alone sanction all those involved in the case.
Kim Jong-tae climbed up to his current position step by step from a grassroots soldier. He not only understands the character of the South Korean army, but also the character of the U.S. army. Of course, he also knows how serious the problem of drug trafficking by U.S. troops stationed in South Korea is. It is not an isolated case caused by one or two people, but there is an interest group involved.
How crazy must Senator Elijah be to investigate such a case to the end? Does he not plan to return to the United States?
However, the emergence of this news did make Jin Zhongtai feel relieved, if for no other reason, because this news revealed a very important piece of information.
That's right. Regardless of whether Senator Elijah really wants to investigate the U.S. military drug trafficking case to the end, at least his statement shows one thing, that is, the Americans have admitted that the U.S. military stationed in South Korea has committed the crime of drug trafficking using the military mail system.
This statement is a position, a clear position. For South Korea, as long as the United States has made its position clear, Seoul can then add drama to itself based on this position.
Take the organization headed by Kim Jong-tae for example. In the past, because the US position on the issue of drug trafficking by US troops was unclear, Kim Jong-tae could not make any statement. In the eyes of ordinary Korean people, this meant that Kim Jong-tae and the South Korean National Army Air Force Maintenance Command, which he led, were too weak and dared not speak out on issues involving US military crimes.
This is exactly what has been giving Jin Zhongtai a headache in the past few days.
Now that the Americans have a clear position on this issue, Jin Zhongtai can naturally stand up and show his attitude. He can also say something nice like Senator Elijah, saying that he will investigate the case thoroughly and bring all those involved to justice. Regardless of whether anyone believes that statement or not, at least he can give the public an explanation.
As I was thinking about this, a familiar cell phone ringtone rang.
Realizing that the call might be from Kim Kwan-jin, Kim Jung-tae quickly stood up and took his cell phone out of his briefcase.
As expected, the call was from Kim Kwan-jin. Kim Jung-tae pressed the answer button without hesitation and put the phone to his ear.
"How is it? Have you seen the news?" Soon, Jin Kuanzhen's voice came from the phone.
"I've seen it, Minister Jin," Jin Zhongtai turned around on the spot, leaned his fat butt against the edge of the desk beside him, and said respectfully.
"Any ideas?" Jin Kwanzhen asked.
Jin Zhongtai pursed his lips and said thoughtfully: "Minister Jin, if the content of this news report is true, then it means that the Americans have already taken a clear position on this scandal."
“Hmm,” Jin Kwanjin snorted noncommittally.
"I think the Americans' attitude should be that they acknowledge that drug trafficking does exist among the US troops stationed in South Korea." As an old subordinate of Kim Kwan-jin, Kim Jung-tae knew very well that the old commander's noncommittal attitude actually meant that he approved of his statement. Otherwise, he would have been scolded by now.
After confirming his old commander's attitude, Jin Zhongtai felt relieved. His eyes wandered around Lieutenant Sun beside him, but he continued to think in his mind. He said, "However, they certainly don't want the scandal to be too noisy, and they don't want this kind of drug trafficking to be a systemic problem among the US troops stationed in South Korea. Therefore, the so-called thorough investigation is just an excuse. The purpose of Senator Elijah coming to Seoul should be more to control the situation."
This administrative office building uses central air conditioning. Without considering electricity consumption, even though it is mid-March, the air conditioning's warm air is still on, so the office is very warm.
As Jin Zhongtai spoke, his eyes fell on Lieutenant Sun's chest. The young lieutenant was wearing a thin blue shirt, with the top two buttons unbuttoned, revealing a touch of delicate white skin inside the open collar. "I even think that Senator Elijah has reached some kind of compromise with Chairman An of NGN Company in private," Jin Zhongtai continued, "They..."
"Don't make groundless guesses," This time, Jin Kuanzhen did not allow him to continue speaking, but interrupted him directly and said in a serious tone.
"Oh, yes," Jin Zhongtai apologized hastily, "I was reckless, Minister Jin."
"We have been silent for too long on the issue of drug trafficking by the US military," Jin Kuanzhen said after a few seconds of silence. "Now, it is time to respond."
"Minister Jin means..." Jin Zhongtai moved the phone to his left hand, and then, while speaking, he stretched out his free right hand, reached to Lieutenant Sun's chest, pinched the third button on the lapel of her shirt, and tried to unbutton it.
Second Lieutenant Sun was startled and instinctively raised his hands to protect his clothes. At the same time, his panicked eyes glanced over and fell on Jin Zhongtai's face.
"I have already asked, Chairman An will meet with Colonel Alvin tonight." Jin Kuanzhen said on the phone, "You know Alvin from Yongsan, right?"
"Alvin Callum?" Jin Zhongtai certainly knew this name. He looked back at Lieutenant Sun beside him with a stern look and spoke in a hesitant tone.
"Yes, that's Alvin," Jin Kuanzhen said, "They will have a party tonight. I asked Chairman An for a favor on your behalf. You can go there when the time comes. As for what to do after you go there, you should know it in your mind, right?"
"Of course, of course," Jin Zhongtai hurriedly thanked him, and said, "Then, Minister Jin, the venue of the party is..."
"Please contact Chairman An, and I will send you his cell phone number later," said Jin Kwan-jin.
Minister Jin was very busy. After saying this, he hung up the phone without even waiting for Jin Zhongtai to thank him.
Hearing the busy tone coming from the phone, Jin Zhongtai let out a long sigh.
Although he had previously looked down on An Rushong, thinking that he must have been bribed or intimidated by the Americans, he was now quite excited when he heard that he had a chance to get to know him and, at the same time, get to know Colonel Alvin.
This is a rare opportunity for him.
Now that such a good opportunity has come to him, he has to celebrate it well.
Second Lieutenant Sun beside her was still holding on to her clothes tightly, and his eyes were full of pleading when he looked at Jin Zhongtai.
However, Jin Zhongtai would not show mercy to the other party. He slapped the other party in the face, then threw the briefcase in his hand on the table and began to loosen the buckle on his belt.
The noise here attracted the attention of the remaining women in the office, but Jin Zhongtai didn't care at all.
The Aircraft Maintenance Command of the Republic of Korea is a military organization directly under the Ministry of National Defense. To put it bluntly, it is a department within the South Korean military system. Although the South Korean military and the US military are not the same, the two have a high degree of similarity in many aspects.
There are scandals such as bullying and rape within the US military system, and there are similar scandals within the South Korean military system as well. The latter even far exceeds the former in this regard.
When similar scandals occur, the US military will not choose to punish the perpetrators, but to cover up the scandals and make a big deal out of a small matter. Similarly, the South Korean military will make the same choice, and in order to cover up these scandals, the means used within the South Korean military system will be even worse.
From an ordinary soldier to today, Jin Zhongtai has seen too many scandals and evil deeds. He has also done too many evil things to count. But until now, isn't he still alive and well? In fact, he is getting better and better.
So, he is fearless!
(End of this chapter)