“Really? Anyway, I have to join one side. Joining the Lin Family shouldn’t be too difficult, right? Although I don’t know how much longer Old Master Lin has, at least things will be peaceful for a while,” Yang Wucheng said indifferently.

“Yes, but once Old Master Lin dies, what will happen… I think you know better than I do,” Zhang Guodong said with a wry smile.

“Of course I know. Stop beating around the bush. Just tell me, what are you really thinking?” Yang Wucheng said, growing impatient.

“Ahem, do you really want to hear the truth?” Zhang Guodong asked with a wry smile, his expression turning peculiar.

Yang Wucheng frowned, wondering why Zhang Guodong looked like that, but he still nodded. “Of course I want the truth.”

“Alright, then I’ll tell you. Actually, I’ve also been considering joining the Lin Family. Even if you hadn’t brought it up today, I was planning to discuss it with you tonight,” Zhang Guodong said with a smile, spreading his hands.

After speaking, Zhang Guodong swiftly turned and left, as if he sensed something was about to happen.

Sure enough, the instant Zhang Guodong was gone, Yang Wucheng’s angry roar erupted from behind him. “Devil Zhang! You son of a bitch, you dare to play me!”

Yang Wucheng bellowed and charged after him. Not to be outdone, Zhang Guodong broke into a desperate sprint. The two high-ranking generals chased each other across the drill ground like a pair of children.

Seeing this, the soldiers were mortified. They said nothing, simply turning their heads and pretending they hadn’t seen a thing.

「Meanwhile, Lin Kuang and the members of the Seal Special Team were following Liang Kai to their quarters.」

Lin Kuang was given a single room. As for Zhang Tianyou and the other nine, they shared a room that could accommodate ten people, which was more than enough space for them.

Lin Kuang stayed quietly in his room. It had been a long time since he had been in a room like this. Looking at the neatly made bed and the grass-green sheets, a powerful sense of familiarity surged through him—a warm feeling.

Musing on this, Lin Kuang lay down on the bed. As he lay there, he actually fell asleep with a smile on his lips, as if he were having a very happy dream.

He didn’t know how much time had passed when a knock on the door woke him with a start.

Rubbing his head, the smile on Lin Kuang’s face grew wider. It’s been so long since I’ve slept this soundly. It seems the military is truly where I belong!

He thought to himself, then said aloud, “Come in.”

Hearing Lin Kuang’s voice, Hu Yang, who was waiting outside, hurriedly opened the door and stepped inside. He first saluted Lin Kuang before reporting, “Instructor, the General has asked us to go out for a meal.”

“Alright, let’s go. There’s no need to be so formal here,” Lin Kuang said with a laugh.

He then carefully and diligently made his bed before leaving with Hu Yang.

When they stepped outside the building they were quartered in, Yang Wucheng and Zhang Guodong were already waiting. This time, the way Zhang Guodong looked at Lin Kuang was completely different. His gaze was so intense that it made Lin Kuang feel a bit embarrassed.

“Let’s go! What are you staring at?” Yang Wucheng bellowed, seeing Zhang Guodong’s fiery gaze. He still hadn’t completely cooled off, since Zhang Guodong had just played him for a fool.

“Ahem, I was just looking,” Zhang Guodong chuckled. “Hello there, Lin Kuang! I’m Zhang Guodong, commander of the Nanjing Military Region. Let’s reintroduce ourselves.” He beamed, extending his hand in a classic old-fox gesture.

Startled, Lin Kuang quickly extended his own hand to grasp Zhang Guodong’s calloused palm. “General, sir!” he said in a solemn tone.

“No need for formalities, no need at all! We’re all family here, so why be so polite? Come, come, let’s go eat.” Without giving Lin Kuang a chance to object, Zhang Guodong took his hand and pulled him into a military vehicle.

Lin Kuang was somewhat speechless but couldn’t do anything. Pulling his hand away from Zhang Guodong would have been very rude.

Just then, Yang Wucheng also got into the vehicle, sandwiching Lin Kuang between himself and Zhang Guodong.

“So, Lin Kuang, how are you finding the East Sea Military Region? If you’re not comfortable, just let me know. The Nanjing Military Region would welcome you anytime. You know, our Thunderhawk Special Forces are incredibly strong. In our annual competitions against the Seal Special Team, we win almost every time. We only lose on rare occasions, maybe once or twice due to a bit of carelessness, but our potential is massive. We are in desperate need of a powerful instructor like you. So, how about it? Why not come over to our side for a bit?” Holding Lin Kuang’s hand, Zhang Guodong spoke with a grin, his tone sounding utterly sincere.

Before Lin Kuang could respond, a dark cloud had already formed over Yang Wucheng on his right.

“Devil Zhang, what do you think you’re doing? Damn it, don’t use our Seals as a stepping stone to poach my people!” Yang Wucheng said, fuming.

“Old Yang, Old Yang, don’t be angry. I’m just stating facts. No need to be so tense. What’s so embarrassing about losing? A man has to be able to take a loss, am I right?” Zhang Guodong replied, still smiling cheerfully.

“To hell with you! Get lost! I’m telling you, Lin Kuang is an instructor I specially hired. You old fox, don’t even think about getting any ideas!” Yang Wucheng retorted fiercely, pulling no punches.

“Look at you. I was just making a casual suggestion. Besides, the man himself hasn’t said a word. The emperor isn’t worried, so why is his eunuch in a panic?” Zhang Guodong said, still smiling.

“Screw off! You’re the eunuch! Devil Zhang, if you keep this up, don’t blame me for getting rough!” Yang Wucheng roared, his face flushed with anger.

“Old Yang, don’t think I’m afraid of you! Damn it, in all my years, who have I, Zhang Guodong, ever been afraid of? If you don’t believe me, let’s dance!” At this point, Zhang Guodong’s temper flared, and he couldn’t help but roar back.

The soldier driving the vehicle was terrified, his forehead breaking out in a cold sweat. Are these two commanders really going to fight? And over one person? This is too bizarre. But he was just a driver and didn’t dare ask any questions. For all he knew, Zhang Guodong might kick him out of the vehicle on a whim.

“Ahem, Generals, Generals, please don’t get so worked up. Calm down, calm down,” Lin Kuang quickly interjected. Seeing them arguing, spittle flying, he was genuinely worried they might come to blows if it continued.

The two seemed to give Lin Kuang a lot of respect. Hearing his words, they both turned their heads away with a sharp huff, refusing to look at each other.

Lin Kuang was once again left speechless. How can these two high-ranking commanders act like such children?

As Lin Kuang was thinking, Zhang Guodong turned back to him with a grin. “So, Lin Kuang? How about it? Will you consider my proposal?”

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