"Why did you fire a gun in the street?" In the base office, Tang Tiancheng looked at Xu Chen speechlessly. He didn't usually like going to the Ministry of National Defense office. Here, practicing with the kids was something he did every day, and it was also beneficial to his strength improvement.
"Because I'm a soldier, and soldiers should point their guns at those bad guys," Xu Chen said nonchalantly.
"Even if you drag that scoundrel to a deserted corner and kill him, no one will raise the slightest objection. Why are you so impulsive?" Tang Tiancheng felt truly helpless. As a member of the Sharp Blade, Xu Chen had the power to decide the life and death of scoundrels and criminals, but this power could never be brought into the light. If it were, it would easily cause social panic, and the public would overthink things.
"I should retire, Elder Tang, whether it's this colonel rank that doesn't match my actual age, or the so-called instructor, boss." Xu Chen regained his serious expression and began to explain his thoughts.
Why do you have this idea?
"A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind."
Tang Tiancheng fell silent. He had thought Xu Chen was acting on impulse, but he hadn't expected him to have such thoughts behind his actions.
"Mr. Tang, I'll visit you at your home for tea sometime, but this place is no longer suitable for me."
"No, give me some time. I'll talk to a few old guys and have a meeting. We'll definitely reinstate your rank and military status."
"Mr. Tang, why go to such lengths? Why put so much pressure on me?"
"Because you haven't done anything wrong, I'm proud to have a subordinate like you. Don't worry, leave the matter of restoring your military rank and status to me, I will definitely get it done."
Xu Chen was deeply moved. He patted Tang Tiancheng on the shoulder and said, "Don't be like this, old man Tang, it's not worth it."
"A case of specially supplied cigarettes."
"It's really not worth it. You're so busy all day long, there's no need for you to offend people and waste your breath for my sake."
"Two boxes."
"Mr. Tang, I've been too high-profile lately. If I continue like this, my family and I will become a thorn in the side of some people."
Five boxes.
"Alright, I can't refuse, Mr. Tang, thank you."
Tang Tiancheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xu Chen had agreed. The training of the Hua Group and Xia Group was far from over. There were still many things that the kids might not understand about martial arts cultivation. In this situation, if Xu Chen ran away, where would he find a knowledgeable guy to continue leading the team? Although Xu Chen didn't come to the army often, he was really useful in critical moments, and the kids really respected him.
“You took two boxes from me before, so I only need to give you three boxes. Hmm, I’ll send someone to deliver them to your home tomorrow.”
"No, Mr. Tang, I love this! Don't skimp on it!"
"It's decided then. Go back and wait for news." Tang Tiancheng was a real old fox. Seeing Xu Chen agree, he quickly changed his expression and tried to get rid of him. Xu Chen glanced helplessly at Tang Tiancheng, then scurried away.
Back home, Xu Chen and Wang Li watched TV on the sofa. Qin Yi's affairs were entirely left to Wang Tianfeng, so he didn't need to worry about them. As for her studies, there was even less need to worry about them, since Xu Chen had already memorized all the university knowledge in advance.
"Lili, I failed to resign," Xu Chen said helplessly, pinching Wang Li's cheek.
"What resignation? Chenchen, what are you talking about?"
"Didn't I go see Old Tang today? I told him I didn't want to do it anymore and wanted to spend more time with him during my rest days. Hey, guess what? He was begging me with tears streaming down his face, wanting me to keep working."
"Chenchen, you're so silly, really." Wang Li was deeply moved. Her boyfriend gave up a promising career to be with her. What could make a girlfriend happier than that?
"I'm not stupid, you're the stupid one, little girl, you willingly lay in the big bad wolf's arms." Xu Chen groped Wang Li, making her pant heavily.
"I knew you wouldn't behave, hmph." Wang Li held Xu Chen's hand, her face flushed, and continued watching TV.
"Little rabbit, still want to resist? Hmm." Xu Chen couldn't waste such a good weekend. He turned off the TV and caressed his girlfriend. Once the foreplay was over, the two of them lost themselves in this mysterious sport that everyone loves.
Time passed day by day, and soon it was May. By early June, Xu Chen still hadn't received a message from Tang Tiancheng. During this time, Qin Junlin called, and Xu Chen told him the truth, explaining that he had acted impulsively and opened fire in the street. Qin Junlin felt regretful and, at Xu Chen's request, took on the role of instructor. Xu Chen was happy to be free of official duties, spending his days with Wang Li working long hours, practicing diligently every night. Although his progress wasn't significant, it was still much faster than when he was chasing fame and fortune. Qin Yi had already settled down in Beijing and was preparing for next year's college entrance exam. News also came that the Haitian Gang was expanding into Hebei Province. Even if Xu Chen fell from power, Li Cheng and Qin Zhao would openly and secretly ask their family elders to take good care of the Haitian Gang. It was true that having many friends made things easier.
One evening, Xu Chen was shopping for groceries at the supermarket when he received a call from Qin Ziyue.
"Junior, Ying'er and I are out. How about it? When are you going to deliver on your promise of a big meal?"
"Congratulations! How about this, you two come to my house, and I'll cook for you personally. I guarantee it will be a million times better than what you get in restaurants."
Ying'er, standing to the side, said rather indignantly, "Xu Chen, how can you do this? How can you go back on your word?"
"Then, Shaxian snacks? That's a feast too, all you can eat!"
"No, we're going to eat all kinds of gourmet food. With two beautiful women like us around, it'll make you look good, won't it, Miss?"
Qin Ziyue wholeheartedly agreed, "You set a time, and the three of us will have a good meal together. You can pay the bill."
"Alright, senior, then the day after tomorrow, which is Saturday."
After agreeing on a time, Xu Chen hung up the phone and headed home. A few days later, Xu Chen brought Wang Li and Qin Ziyue to meet him.
"Hello, Senior Qin." Wang Li shook hands with Qin Ziyue.
"Not bad, you've reached the third level of Qi Condensation so quickly? No, you're almost at the fourth level? Congratulations!"
"Thanks to your guidance, senior," Wang Li said respectfully.
Xu Chen took the three women to a Western restaurant. On the way, he even had Xiao Bai research dining etiquette. Enticed by Xu Chen's generous offer, the restaurant prepared their best private room and served them the finest dishes and wine.
"It doesn't seem special at all, yet so many people online are flocking to it." Ying'er looked at the table full of dishes, her mind a little confused. Not only were they not special, but the portions were also small.
"If you're still hungry, you can order more." Xu Chen looked helplessly at Qin Ziyue and Ying'er, then used chopsticks to pick up a piece of steak for Wang Li.
While they were eating, a waiter suddenly came in and whispered something in Xu Chen's ear, which piqued the curiosity of Wang Li and the other girls.
"No, you tell that person to come up here and talk to me!" Xu Chen refused decisively.
"Sir, we are willing to refund the full amount and give each of you a VIP card."
"This isn't about the card. Tell him to come up here and talk to me himself." Xu Chen waved his hand, shooing the waiter away.
Wang Li asked curiously, "Chenchen, what's wrong?"
"Yes, junior, tell me what happened."
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