NOVEL NEXT Chapter 983: 983
The father and son spent nearly an hour practicing with handguns. Liu Zhizhong had made exceptional progress, but his arms were sore, and he was secretly a bit surprised.
Indeed, when bullets are free, it feels great! The two of them each switched guns three times because the barrels had overheated, and accuracy was compromised.
Moreover, judging by Zheng Xitong's appearance, he wasn't very tired at all! That's what amazed Liu Zhizhong; perhaps this godfather of his often practices with handguns, right? Also, this stamina and strength suggests he's someone who exercises regularly!
Hmm, this godfather has some skills, and quite a lot of them.
Zheng Xitong wiped the fine sweat off his forehead as he said, "Let's call it a day for today. You can practice for a few more consecutive days before heading south. By that time, I'll have someone arrange a gun permit for you."
"Uh…"
Liu Zhizhong was stunned, "Mr. Zheng, a gun permit… is that really okay?"
"Haha, as long as you meet the requirements and comply with the regulations, there's nothing wrong with it. Come on, let's have some tea and talk things over."
"What about the guns and shell casings?"
"Someone will come and clean them up, we don't have to worry about it. The guns are mostly worn out and need maintenance; the shell casings also require collection and management for reimbursement. If you carry a gun in the future and end up using it, you need to collect the shell casings. It's best to have an audio recording when using a gun, otherwise, explaining things could be tricky."
"Oh… I understand, thank you, Mr. Zheng. But… I still think it's better not to carry a gun, it's too troublesome. Plus, if it leads to a fatal incident, it's not a good omen…"
Zheng Xitong laughed heartily, patting Liu Zhizhong on the shoulder, "You are still too kind-hearted, kid! With a gun in hand, the world is in my grasp! I have no intention to kill, but it doesn't mean others don't have intentions to harm me! The world is dangerous, better safe than sorry!"
Liu Zhizhong smiled and said, "Yes, godfather, your teachings are correct, I've taken note."
But in his mind, he thought, humph, if I'm not careful, who knows how much you'll eavesdrop on, huh? Heh... And now you're teaching me to stay on the safe side?
In no time, the two of them returned to the study's tea room.
Zheng Xitong personally brewed a good pot of tea, saying it was a gift from a bigwig in Tiandu on his last visit there. The tea is light and mild, and even after drinking a lot, it won't cause kidney stones.
Liu Zhizhong felt a little excited inside since it was time to discuss truly important matters.
With tea poured and cigarettes lit, the two appeared just like a normal father and son. But who could tell who harbored ulterior motives?
Zheng Xitong said, "Recently, you've had enough relaxation. From the shooting practice, it's clear that your body is not affected by the surgery and has recovered well. You've got a strong foundation!"
"Not bad. I've kept the tasks you assigned in mind, waiting for your call. Summer has passed, autumn has come, it's time to get things done."
Zheng Xitong nodded, "Concerning officialdom, probably after March next year, you can return to work. After March, there's usually a batch of personnel adjustments. The spring season is a time of growth, auspicious!"
"Ah… so that's the significance, godfather, your guidance is enlightening."
"Haha…" Zheng Xitong laughed happily, flicked his cigarette ash, took a sip of tea, and then said, "This time sending you south is indeed for a very important task that needs you to handle."