The Supreme Beauty Fell in Love with Me

Recalling the old commander's demeanor, Tang Yumeng suddenly felt a sense of trance. Although the old commander was getting on in years, he was unusually hot-tempered, and even seemed to become younger with age. His actions always felt somewhat whimsical and heedless.

"I see…" Luo Guoqing, upon hearing this, breathed a sigh of relief and said, "As long as there's nothing wrong, that's good."

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Within a luxurious villa in Jiangbei City.

A military Humvee pulled up in front of the villa. The old general hopped down from the vehicle. Li Xiangguo and Lin Chuan also got out of the car, following the old general as they walked into the villa. Someone proactively opened the door for them.

"General Chen, please, inside," a man in a black suit with a ruddy complexion said.

"Hmm!" The old general nodded slightly.

After entering, the old general plopped down onto a sofa, while the man in the black suit stood erect beside him, respectfully saying, "Old general, there is no need for you to personally take action for such matters. Just give me the order, and I will handle everything perfectly for you."

"No!" The old general waved his hand and said, "I wouldn't be at ease if I didn't handle this matter personally."

"Yes," the man nodded slightly and said, "After all... Lin Chuan's identity is extraordinary."

"That's for sure," the old general said helplessly, "If Lin Chuan runs into trouble, I would have difficulty explaining it to Xuanyuan Sect."

"General, Lin Chuan's troubles aren't related to you," the man laughed and said, "The Xuanyuan Sect is not an unreasonable place."

"You have a point," the old general chuckled, "It was precisely because the Xuanyuan Sect was sensible that I sent Lin Chuan there to give it a try. However, I didn't anticipate that Lin Chuan would pass the Xuanyuan Sect's assessment so effortlessly."

"Indeed!" the man quickly nodded and said, "The Sect Leader still remembers the five-year agreement to this day. He hopes that Lin Chuan can return to the Xuanyuan Sect for cultivation as soon as possible and fulfill the marriage alliance with the Emei Sect. This matter cannot be delayed."

"What's the rush?" the old general said irritably, "Just because the Xuanyuan Sect wants him, doesn't mean our military doesn't need him. The current international situation is unstable, and it's a tumultuous time; hence, Lin Chuan can't return to the Xuanyuan Sect. Besides, there are still a few years left until the five-year agreement. Cooperation requires a cooperative attitude. If you're unwilling to cooperate, we might as well not bother at all."

"We wouldn't dare," the man shook his head quickly and said, "No matter how powerful Xuanyuan Sect is, it's just a sect, how can it dare to defy the nation."

"That's good to know," the old general said, legs crossed.

Lin Chuan, like a child who had done something wrong, hung his head in shame.

The man in the black suit walked over to Lin Chuan, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Lin Chuan, you owe the old general for saving you this time."

"Senior brother, I know," Lin Chuan didn't even raise his head.

The man in the black suit laughed and said, "Then aren't you going to quickly thank the old general?"

Lin Chuan glanced at the old general then said, "Him? Do I even need to thank him?"

"Hahaha…" The old general burst into hearty laughter and said, "You kid, you have absolutely no manners, your senior brother understands far more etiquette than you."

"General, if I had manners, I probably wouldn't dare to steal your cigarettes to smoke or your liquor to drink," Lin Chuan laughed mischievously.

"You're still talking?" The old general glared at Lin Chuan and said, "In the entire military region, only you, kid, have the guts to do so!"

"Everyone has the guts, but only I have the skill," Lin Chuan said with a proud smile.

"Got cocky, have you?" The old general glared at Lin Chuan with a displeased look.

"I wouldn't dare!" Lin Chuan immediately bowed his head in feigned grievance.

"Tell me, what do you plan to do?" the old general asked.

"What can I do?" Lin Chuan said helplessly: "I can only comply with the organization's arrangements, obey the superior's orders."

"Good, then can you return immediately to the Dark Soldier?" the old general asked coldly.

"I can't!" Lin Chuan shook his head.

"You little brat... Are you still arguing with me?" the old general was furious.

"I've already said I won't go back!" Lin Chuan shook his head.

"You said you wouldn't go back, but you also said you'd defend the motherland, protect the people," the old general sneered, "What about the oath you swore before the national flag? Have you forgotten all those vows?"

"I have never forgotten," Lin Chuan said, head tilted.

The old General chuckled, "Since you don't have it, then why don't you go back?"

"Because there are many ways to defend the homeland and protect the people," Lin Chuan said earnestly as he looked at the old General. "I believe that what I am doing right now is defending the homeland and protecting the people!"

"Stepping on a few thugs, killing a few young villains, and in your eyes, that's defending the homeland, protecting the people?" the old General looked at Lin Chuan disdainfully and said, "Lin Chuan, when did you become so disheartened and stubborn?"

"Little characters have their own patriotic ways, and influential figures have theirs," Lin Chuan glanced at the old General and said, "What I am doing now may not seem like remarkable, heroic deeds to you, but in my opinion, this is the most practical action."

"Tell me, what practical actions have you taken," the old General asked.

"If not for me, the elderly and weak workers at Changlin Factory would have probably been driven off this land long ago," Lin Chuan snorted coldly before continuing, "As for the young people in the factory, if not for me, they might have been led astray, down a wicked path. And those old people, without me, they might be living in extreme poverty, let alone asking for warmth and food, they might not even have the most basic dignity!"

The old General waved his hand and said, "Xiao Li, go take care of this matter tomorrow. I hear that Changlin Factory is facing demolition, right? From now on, no one is allowed to sell or transfer this piece of land without Lin Chuan's approval. Also, all the young people in the factory should be placed in public service or state-owned enterprise jobs. Moreover, the retirement pensions for the elderly should be doubled."

"Yes, yes!" Li Xiangguo hurriedly nodded.

After finishing, the old General glanced at Lin Chuan, smiled, and said, "You rack your brains, go to great lengths, and toil for a year. These so-called patriotic acts of yours, however, could be solved with just a word. Why must you make it so complicated?"

"You're a General, an influential person high above," Lin Chuan said, smiling.

"You can be too," the old General smiled and said, "As long as you come back, you can!"

"No!" Lin Chuan shook his head and said, "I feel that my current life suits me very well. It would be unsuitable to go back; it wouldn't only make me uncomfortable, but it would also trouble you."

"You unfilial brat, when have I ever been afraid of you troubling me?" the old General said with a cold laugh, "You just killed Chen Tianxiu in one go, and what now? Living just fine. Rest assured, as long as I'm here, no one dares to touch you!"

"Thank you, old General," Lin Chuan said gratefully.

"So, are you going to come back with me or not?" the old General asked.

"I…" Lin Chuan still shook his head.

The old General, nearly slamming the table, and Li Xiangguo on the side hurriedly said, "Old Chief, let me do it."

"Hmph!" The old General waved his hand and said, "Fine, let this blockhead clear his mind."

After that, the old General walked aside to smoke.

Li Xiangguo looked at Lin Chuan earnestly and said, "Lin Chuan, it's impossible not to return to Dark Soldier now."

"Why?" Lin Chuan asked, puzzled.

"There's a problem with Dark Soldier," Li Xiangguo sighed, "Xiao Lan was helping you before, but later, people within the organization found out. The Chen family deliberately set a trap, sending Xiao Lan on a mission to Afghanistan and providing false intelligence. Now…"

"Is Xiao Lan in danger?" Lin Chuan asked anxiously.

"Yes," Li Xiangguo nodded hurriedly, "Now she has fallen into the enemies' hands, who are demanding a sky-high ransom. They're saying if they don't receive a hundred million US Dollars, they'll murder her. But if we really pay the hundred million, I fear the Chen family will come after us. We're in a dilemma. If not handled properly, it could affect many levels. If you don't want major unrest in the country, you should return to Dark Soldier."

"Forget returning to Dark Soldier," Lin Chuan shook his head, "But, I will definitely go rescue Xiao Lan."

"Really?" Li Xiangguo upon hearing this was overjoyed. As long as Lin Chuan rescued the Blue Enchantress, then the current predicament would be resolved, whether Lin Chuan returned to Dark Soldier was another matter. If he came back, so much the better, but if not, they could always persuade him later. The most pressing issue was the rescue. Bringing Miss Lan safely back was what mattered the most.

"Of course!" Lin Chuan nodded, "No matter what, Xiao Lan is my teammate; how could I sit idly by?"

"Lad, when do you plan to set off?" the old General asked.

"Tomorrow!" Lin Chuan said seriously.

"Alright, then I'll wait for you overnight," the old General patted Lin Chuan's shoulder and said, "Rescuing someone is like putting out a fire; I didn't want to rush you since you've just come from the courtroom and still have many things to sort out. So, I will send someone to take you back first. Sort out your affairs as quickly as possible, then come back."

"Yes!" Lin Chuan immediately nodded.

Then, Lin Chuan's senior brother drove him back to Changlin Factory.

"Lin Chuan, that girl from Tai Chi Sect has come making a scene again," his senior brother said with a helpless wry smile.

"Let her make a scene," Lin Chuan laughed and said, "Besides, that marriage arrangement was forcibly made by our master back then, and I'm not willing to marry her."

"Haha…" His senior brother laughed heartily and said, "That Chu Qiuyan from Tai Chi Sect is a renowned beauty in the martial world, how come you're always so indifferent to her? So many people would kill to marry her, but you, you just have no interest at all."

"I have no interest whatsoever in that kind of delicate princess, in that kind of self-righteous woman," Lin Chuan shook his head and said, "Even if she's as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal, that's just a shell. I believe that most people who like her, merely like her for her appearance, and absolutely none of them could stand her temperament. Right?"