He Wenjie told Miao Lian about Black Cat's recruitment offer, but for safety reasons, he left out any mention of Ma Qitong and her mother. Miao Lian instructed He Wenjie to accept the offer first and play it by ear. Dealing with overseas terrorist forces was already a mission for the military, so he needed to coordinate with the military before taking any further steps.
Soon, He Wenjie received a reply from the military: He Wenjie's military status was reinstated, and he would serve as a military undercover operative inside the K2 terrorist organization led by Black Cat. Should he encounter any terrorist operations targeting the domestic mainland, He Wenjie was ordered to contact the military immediately. His designated military handler would be his former brigade commander.
He Wenjie was not particularly happy about having his military status reinstated. If he were merely acting as an undercover agent for the police, the vetting process would not have been nearly as strict. But once he was tied to the military, the secret of Ma Qitong became a massive liability; if it ever leaked, the consequences would be catastrophic. Thus, He Wenjie was genuinely reluctant to regain his military status, but he no longer had a choice in the matter. He had originally hoped to find an opportunity to send Ma Qitong back to the mainland, as it was infinitely safer there—if she and her mother were back home, he would no longer be vulnerable to Black Cat's threats. But now, it seemed unlikely …
Chapter 698