Ultimate Firepower

Director Panetta is the Deputy Director, and even if he beats Mason, he is likely to remain the Deputy Director.

But Gao Yi is willing to call him Director Panetta, and Panetta is more than happy to listen.

Generally, a Director is the confidant of the President, and as the CIA Director often changes, whoever the President favors gets the position. Whether they are a professional or have an understanding of intelligence work doesn’t matter. What’s important is loyalty.

Now, there’s a good chance that Panetta might actually become the Director.

Gao Yi hung up the phone feeling quite satisfied. He turned to Xinfeng and said, "Panetta has agreed, the rest are just details. Now, let’s talk about how you plan to make your escape.

"According to my plan, I must fake my death to escape. That’s the only way to avoid any future trouble. But now, I just need a word from Panetta. If he says I’m alive, then I’m alive; if he says I’m dead, then I’m considered dead – no one will pursue any matters concerning me."

After Xinfeng spoke calmly, he hesitated for a moment and then said, "I need to go to work as usual because if I don’t, it will definitely attract attention."

"That’s fine, you go to work and hand over the evidence to Director Panetta. It’s not too late to make your escape after all that’s done. Even if you leave after Mason is eliminated, I’m not in a hurry."

Gao Yi had no doubts about Xinfeng’s sincerity, even if Xinfeng needed to continue working for another half a year, he would not object.

For Xinfeng, a superior who completely does not interfere with his work is too rare.