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Beef leather is meant to be bragged about, trains are meant to be pushed, but that chicken soup made with Goji Berries and Red Dates must be drunk in large bowls. Xin Yi's motto is: there is no strongest, only stronger. Therefore, in order to quickly recover his strength for the next challenge, Xin Yi shamelessly drank all the soup that Shu Rui had prepared while claiming that he didn't need any supplements because he was strong.
After some time spent together, when he saw that it was almost time, Xin Yi got up and headed to Longchuan's Military Airport. He couldn't afford to be late for the appointment set by Xin Shengtian; the old man could stir up a storm when he was angry. Xin Yi didn't want Shu Rui to drive him, saying he would take a taxi, but Shu Rui insisted on driving him, worried that it would take too long to hail a cab and delay their meeting. Xin Yi knew she was reluctant to part with him and wanted to spend more time together, so they left together.
On the way, they passed a mobile phone store, and Shu Rui staggered in to buy Xin Yi a new phone. Watching his woman struggle even to walk made Xin Yi's heart ache, but he also felt shamelessly proud of his own bravery.
The Military Airport does not allow civilian vehicles inside, so Shu Rui could only stop outside the main gate. Xin Yi gently held her small hand and said, "Be good; I'll be back once I'm done. Also, please let them know that I will call when it's convenient."
"Okay, go in now; it's almost time," Shu Rui said. Strictly speaking, Shu Rui's character is quite strong—much better than Shen Shanshan's—otherwise such a large Junxing Group wouldn't be so well-managed under her leadership. Of course, women are still women; in front of their men, they can be vulnerable. So when Xin Yi walked into the airport without looking back, Shu Rui's eyes became moist.
After confirming Xin Yi's identity, armed police led him inside. On the runway sat a CRJ700 military aircraft; this type of plane is used exclusively by the Chief of the Heavenly Pride Nation's military. It seemed that the country took this matter seriously; otherwise, with Xin Shengtian being an external major general, he probably wouldn't have qualified to board the Chief's exclusive aircraft.
Once aboard the plane, Xin Yi discovered that his grandfather Xin Shengtian and Brother Three were already seated. To his surprise, Commander Shen Dahai of the Liaodong Military Region was also present and was engaged in a lively conversation with Xin Shengtian and Brother Three. Shen Dahai had recently been promoted to lieutenant general and outranked his former superior Xin Shengtian in military rank; however, he showed great respect towards the old brigadier and did not dare act superior. After greeting them, Xin Yi said, "Grandpa, Brother Three, Commander Shen, sorry I'm late." Respect for elders is a basic quality instilled in him by Xin Shengtian since childhood.
"Well, it's good that you're here; find a place to sit," Xin Shengtian casually replied.
Brother Three looked at Xin Yi's dark circles under his eyes and mischievously asked, "Little Xin, are you okay? Do you want me to ask the flight attendants to make you some chicken soup or something?"
Uh... Xin Yi felt like biting someone. Really! If it weren't for Brother Three being someone he admired greatly, he would definitely pounce on him and bite him hard. This old man really has no shame; he even knows about Shu Rui making chicken soup for him! This is simply outrageous! It's like a monster among humans!
Moreover, Shen Dahai was right there too; his daughter Shen Shanshan was counting on him! Asking like this is clearly setting him up! Can't he just let people pretend to be innocent in front of their future father-in-law? Although technically speaking, I'm not innocent at all.
"Um... cough cough, Brother Three, you look well today; cough cough, last night's moon was very round," Xin Yi could only make small talk: "The stars in the sky are aligned with the Big Dipper..." Then he leaned closer to Brother Three and quietly asked, "Is it true? Can we drink chicken soup on this plane?"
"Yes," Brother Three replied quietly, "If I say yes, then it's yes. Do you want some?"
"Are you kidding? With my strong body, why would I need that stuff?" Xin Yi responded disdainfully, then glanced at Xin Shengtian and Shen Dahai to ensure they weren't paying attention to them. He quickly leaned closer to Brother Three and said, "Um... can I request some goji berries and red dates in the soup?"
When a shameless person unfortunately encounters another person even more shameless than himself, the only outcome is defeat, and Brother Three was defeated by Xin Yi.
"Come on, Xin Yi, sit next to me," Shen Dahai called out warmly, not having heard the secret exchange between Xin Yi and Brother Three. Looking at Xin Yi's haggard face, he said with concern, "Uncle knows you've sacrificed a lot for the Motherland and the people, but you also need to take care of yourself. Look at your frail body; I think I should call Shanshan back home. Having a woman around to take care of you would be better."
"Hehe, not at all," Xin Yi humbly replied. "Actually, I came back yesterday because I was so happy that I couldn't sleep. I got up in the middle of the night to count stars. The stars of the Motherland are the best—big and round... and they even taste like fruit..." Brother Three across from him secretly raised his middle finger at Xin Yi.
There was no conversation during the flight, and by the time the CRJ700 landed at the Capital Military Airport, it was already six in the afternoon. The airport staff had been waiting for them. After disembarking, they immediately split into two military Hummers heading towards Diaoyu Tai State Guesthouse. At such times, there was no need for many questions or words; just follow the arrangements. Watching the staff being overly cautious made Xin Yi wonder if he was now considered a Chief too.
The officer responsible for their reception held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In a place like the capital, sometimes it was hard to distinguish between civilians and officials. For example, someone carrying a basket with two cucumbers and half a pound of pork might be a department-level cadre, while someone slurping noodles with garlic in a small restaurant could very well be a minister. Similarly, a Lieutenant Colonel who was powerful in his locality could only serve as a minor host here.
Xin Yi and his group were assigned rooms in Building 5 of Diaoyu Tai State Guesthouse, each having their own room. The Lieutenant Colonel in charge of their reception and several accompanying soldiers also took two rooms. It seemed they were there to protect Xin Yi and his companions. This made Xin Yi feel quite awkward; how did his life of over twenty years suddenly turn him into someone needing protection? It seemed being a Chief was better—Chiefs could smoke, drink, and had endless pocket money to spend. However, there was one downside: Chiefs couldn't openly seek multiple fiancées like he could. So in that regard, he still felt fortunate!
The night passed peacefully. The next morning after breakfast, two military Hummers were waiting downstairs. The four of them got into the vehicles which drove directly toward Zhongnanhai, the political core of Heavenly Pride Nation. Sitting in the car were Xin Shengtian, Brother Three, and Shen Dahai—all quite excited. Although they were all generals now, they had never had the opportunity to enter Zhongnanhai before; this time they were truly benefiting from Xin Yi's presence.
In contrast, carefree Xin Yi appeared indifferent and even hummed that famous song "Happy Goat, Lazy Goat, Beautiful Goat..." The Lieutenant Colonel sitting in the front passenger seat turned around with an amusing expression to look at the singing Xin Yi and thought to himself: Could this guy be insane? At such a solemn moment in such an exalted place, he could actually hum such a childish song; if he wasn't crazy, then surely his head had been kicked by a donkey multiple times.
Seeing that the Lieutenant Colonel was looking back at him, Xin Yi proudly said, "Do you know how to sing this song? If you do, sing along with me! If you don't know how to sing it, I can teach you!" The Lieutenant Colonel slammed his head against the back of his seat—oh my! If he wasn't crazy then it must be me who's gone mad.
The two military Hummers had special passes; however, they still underwent strict checks upon arrival. Even Xin Yi's concealed throwing knife was discovered. Fortunately, Xin Shengtian presented a Phantom Banner identification card proving that Xin Yi was a member of Phantom Banner; otherwise, he would likely have faced isolation for questioning. Because Xin Shengtian verified that Xin Yi was part of Phantom Banner—which had previously received special permission from the Chief—they were allowed to carry non-lethal weapons in any situation as long as they didn't brandish them recklessly to scare others.
The military Hummer with a special pass could not drive straight into Zhongnanhai; it could only park in the internal parking lot. Then, under the guidance of the Lieutenant Colonel, they walked towards their destination.
The destination was a hall, and the characters on the plaque at the entrance were beautifully written, but Xin Yi did not recognize them. At this moment, he wisely chose to pretend to understand, nodding thoughtfully at the plaque and then shaking his head. The Lieutenant Colonel walking in front did not see his expression; otherwise, he would have certainly looked down on him. Brother Three, however, noticed his action and quietly asked, "What does it say up there?"
No way? Even Brother Three, an old hand, didn't recognize it? Were those characters even Chinese? Although Xin Yi did not know either, he thought he couldn't lose face in this situation. So he recalled something Shu Rui had scolded him with yesterday and said, "Ah, it's really scary to be uneducated; I can't even recognize such simple characters. Brother Three, it seems your glorious image will take a hit in my mind from now on."
After entering the hall and sitting down, the Chief had not yet arrived. The Lieutenant Colonel asked them to sit and wait for a while, which was only natural; after all, he was the Chief. Wouldn't it be rude to make him wait? Fortunately, the Chief was not very imposing either; everyone waited for about half an hour before three spirited elderly men walked in through the door. Two of them were dressed in jackets, white shirts, dress pants, and black leather shoes, while the other was in military uniform with three shining stars on his shoulders. Everyone stood up in unison from their chairs and lined up; even Xin Shengtian sat up straight in his wheelchair, all wearing excited expressions.
Xin Yi looked at them and thought, weren't those two just the ones often seen on television? He didn't expect them to be so approachable in real life. As for the one in military uniform, he hadn't seen him on TV before, but since he was accompanying the two Chiefs as a general, he must also be a Chief. Anyway, he should be more impressive than himself because he was a professional soldier while Xin Yi was just an amateur; there was no comparison.
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