Liu Zhan's earlier remark had just been a polite pleasantry, but hearing Chen Chuan's response, his expression remained perfectly natural. He was still all smiles as he said, "Chen, go ahead. If it's something we can solve, we certainly won't refuse."
Chen Chuan said, "I'd like to ask Director Liu to not make this recommendation public, and to please not tell anyone about it for the time being."
"This..."
Chen Chuan added, "Keeping it under wraps for one year will be enough."
Liu Zhan smiled and glanced at the silent Director Lei beside him. "What Chen has requested is within regulations. Chen, you can rest assured. As long as I'm still in this position, I can guarantee it."
Director Lei then said, "The Esoteric Review Bureau will do the same."
Liu Zhan quickly chimed in, "Right, right. This is our promise."
Chen Chuan said, "Thank you, both."
With the matter settled, Chen Chuan and Director Lei left the Foreign Affairs Bureau and got back into Director Lei's car.
