allendalepharm Chapter 178 is excellent, very inspiring, I'll choose you.
Chapter 178 is excellent, very inspiring, I'll choose you.
Chapter 178 is excellent, very inspiring, I'll choose you.
The officers around him were slightly moved, but secretly they were also sweating bullets for Ma Rulong.
They were used to the ways of officialdom and foreign circles, and what they feared most was this kind of tactic of saying they wouldn't blame someone on the surface, but then making things difficult for them or even directly retaliating afterward.
Ma Rulong's words practically equated Sir Chen with those powerful and influential people.
Will there really be good results?
After finishing his sentence, Ma Rulong, with his neck stiff, added, "Therefore, Sir Chen, if I may be so bold, I would rather protect more ordinary people than protect any one individual!"
The faces of Assistant Qi and Assistant Shi had turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and they were so anxious that they kept stamping their feet.
She wanted to rush up and cover Ma Rulong's mouth.
Chen Wen laughed.
Instead of getting angry, he clapped his hands lightly and nodded, saying, "Well said. All men are created equal; that's true in principle."
"But Officer Ma, you've confused a concept. Equality is about rights and dignity, but value is often reflected in impact and results."
"Take you and me as an example."
"By protecting one person, you are saving one person and protecting one family."
"But if you protect me, allowing me to focus on developing more medicines, how many people can you ultimately save?"
"So, judging from this result, is my value higher than that of ordinary people?"
These words were logically clear, straightforward, and simple, yet they left everyone stunned.
Yes, people should be equal.
But the medicine Chen Wen developed alone may have saved more lives than all of them combined in their entire lives catching thieves and patrolling the streets.
Compared to that, it seems his value is indeed higher.
Ma Rulong was also stunned.
He instinctively felt that something was wrong with what he said, but he couldn't refute it logically for the time being.
Protecting one person indirectly saves millions?
This—he frowned, caught in a fierce internal struggle.
After a long while, he suddenly raised his head, his eyes regaining their resolve: "Sir Chen, you have a point. But I still believe that everyone is important!"
"A country of 400 million people is also made up of individual people!"
"If protecting you means standing by and watching those people die without doing anything—I can't do that!"
He took a deep breath and said resolutely, "I'll sacrifice myself to protect you!"
"But I would never sacrifice other innocent people to protect you!"
Officer Qi and Officer Shi could no longer hold back and shouted sternly, cold sweat pouring down their faces.
That's utterly outrageous!
They were really afraid that Ma Rulong would offend this Dr. Chen, causing the doctor to leave without a trace, which would be a huge problem!
"presumptuous!"
"Ma Rulong! What nonsense are you spouting!"
However, to everyone's surprise, it happened.
"Hahaha! Well said!"
Chen Wen suddenly threw his head back and burst into laughter. Far from being angry, his eyes revealed undisguised admiration.
"You're the one!"
Chen Wen stopped laughing and pointed at Ma Rulong.
"Ma Rulong, you will be my bodyguard."
"How many people are needed, what resources and equipment are required—as long as it's within my authority, you can decide and allocate them yourself!"
These words immediately caused an uproar on the training field!
"ah?!"
"What?!"
Everyone was stunned, including Ma Rulong himself, who wondered if he had misheard.
What's going on with Sir Chen?
Ma Rulong has made it clear that he won't prioritize protecting you. He won't sacrifice others for you.
This is a major taboo for bodyguards!
Why did they still choose him? Not only did they choose him, but they also gave him so much autonomy?
This isn't choosing bodyguards, it's choosing trusted generals!
The officers who were just worried about Chen Wenqiu's repercussions now looked at Ma Rulong with disbelief and deep envy.
This luck is just unbelievable!
Ignoring the astonishment of the crowd, Chen Wen turned to the still-stunned Inspector Qi and Inspector Shi, and asked calmly, "Inspector Qi, Inspector Shi, I've chosen Ma Rulong. You won't object, will you?"
The two men snapped out of their daze and quickly shook their heads, "No, no! Sir Chen has an excellent eye for talent! It's a great blessing for Ma Rulong to have your appreciation! Everything will be done as you wish!"
Although they also found it strange, since Chen Wen insisted, why would they object to such a small matter?
"Ma Rulong." Chen Wen looked at Ma Rulong, who was still in a daze.
Ma Rulong opened his mouth but made no sound, his mind still processing this sudden turn of events.
Chen Wen smiled slightly, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing: "You're not going to refuse, are you?"
"Do you know how many people in this world would do anything to get close to me and curry favor with me?"
"I didn't go to the meetings with the emperor and empress dowager in the Forbidden City, or to the queen of Chongqing who wanted to bestow titles upon me."
"Now I'm offering you the power to be my bodyguard and mobilize resources. Are you still hesitating?"
These words were like a bombshell, leaving everyone stunned.
Emperors, empress dowagers, and foreign queens are all vying to see him? Yet he still refuses to see them.
This is beyond amazing; it's legendary!
To live to this point is truly worthwhile!
Ma Rulong was also taken aback by these words, but he quickly shook his head and said in a low voice, "Sir Chen, that's not what I meant. It's just—"
His real inner struggle was that all his thoughts were focused on tracking down and eliminating Luo Sanpao's gang of pirates who were wreaking havoc on the seas.
That was what he considered the truly important thing: to eliminate evil and bring peace to the people.
But military orders are absolute, and he could not directly disobey them, so he struggled even more.
Chen Wen seemed to read his mind. Before he could finish speaking, she interrupted him with a smile, repeating what she had said before, especially emphasizing certain words: "I'll say it again!"
"By being my bodyguard, you can use the guise of protecting me to freely mobilize people and resources!"
Ma Rulong nodded subconsciously at first, then suddenly stopped!
A glint of light appeared in his eyes.
Arbitrary deployment of manpower ——— Deployment of resources ———
Doesn't that mean he can openly recruit and train a group of capable people?
They could even apply for firearms, ammunition, and even ships?!
Although they cannot directly use the name of the marine police, they can certainly form a team under the pretext of protecting Chen Wen.
With manpower, ships, and weapons, wouldn't he be able to wipe out Luo Sanpao?
"Yes, Sir Chen!"
Ma Rulong suddenly brought his legs together, straightened his chest, and shouted with all his might, his voice loud and clear, his eyes burning.
"Ma Rulong is willing! He will do everything in his power to protect the Duke's safety!"
Chen Wen looked at his instantly refreshed appearance and nodded in satisfaction: "Very good, very energetic!"
"I'll go back and rest first. You should quickly compile a list of the manpower and supplies you need and come to the mansion to see me."
After saying this, he said no more, nodded slightly to the two assistants, and then turned and left with Liang Kuan.
As soon as Chen Wen left, the training ground erupted in chaos!
"Brother Long! Brother Long! Pick me! I'll go with you!"
"Ah Long! We're old partners! I can go through water and fire!"
"Brother Long, take me with you! I'm definitely obedient and can fight!"
The officers who had just sympathized with Ma Rulong or thought he was foolish suddenly swarmed around him.
They chattered excitedly, their faces full of eagerness, wishing they could immediately cling to Ma Rulong's leg.
Everyone can see it.
Ma Rulong has already gained the favor of Sir Chen and holds real power; his future is absolutely bright!
Ma Rulong himself also got excited.
This time, there might really be a chance to completely eradicate Luo Sanpao and his gang of scourges!