blow up Zhongding Company, but I won’t sacrifice so many lives because it would be futile and meaningless.” The man gently placed his glass on the table, each movement suggesting a well-thought-out pl...Chapter 144: Dispute

All those who could sit here were intelligent people. They naturally sensed something unusual from what the old man Mr. Han said.

The mood of everyone changed very quickly. Those envious, jealous and resentful looks soon turned into pity, sympathy, and schadenfreude. Just now, Wang Zheng was the focus of envy for everyone, but suddenly he became a tool in high-level political struggles. Furthermore, his future could no longer be bright. Such an outcome did indeed change rather quickly and indeed was somewhat tragic.

But Mr. Han Baoguo seemed completely unaware of anything wrong with the atmosphere and continued to say, "Wang Zheng, do you call me or not If you don't, it means that you're not giving face to this old man named Han."

Su Fuhua finally couldn't hold back anymore. He put down the cup he was rubbing in his hands and said, "Old Han, you’re being a bit unfair."

"How am I being unfair" Mr. Han Baoguo blew up and said, "The幾位在座的都是從軍中出來的，王錚也同樣是軍人，分那麼清楚乾什麼？你們當兵當成了將軍，人家當兵結果退伍複員，都是為了華夏賣命，又何必分那麼清呢？讓人家和你們平輩相交，你們還不樂意了？"

Mr. Han Baoguo’s words were like artillery shells, spoken bluntly yet reasonable, leaving all the old people present speechless.

If it were possible, Wang Zheng really wanted to give Mr. Han a thumbs up. This old man seemed unreasonable but was actually very shrewd! What he just said was so classic. Regardless of what his intentions were, as long as there was no ill will towards him, he might as well take things one step at a time and support him.

If all the soldiers in China, especially those demobilized veterans and disabled servicemen, heard such heart-rending words, they would likely burst into tears immediately.

Wang Zheng picked up his wine glass and looked at each of the old-timers present. He said, "Respected elders, please allow me to drink this cup of wine rudely on behalf of Senior General Han's previous speech."

Afтерward, Wang Zheng downed all the liquor in one go. The few old men around him also showed approving expressions after seeing what he did.

Su Fuhua smiled and said, "Old Han, I didn't mean anything else either. However, since this Wang錚能讓您如此看重，自然有過人之處。要不你也給我們哥幾個介紹一下？" Zheng can make you place such importance on him, he must have extraordinary qualities. Would you like to introduce us"

“A good soldier.” Seeing that Su Fuhua was looking for a way out, Mr. Han Baoguo didn’t continue糾纏，而是說道：“王錚是個好兵，可惜不在我的手下。如果王錚在首都軍區當兵，現在至少也是個團長了。這麼好的人才都被埋冇了，我們的體製確實有問題。”糾纏 and instead said, "Wang Zheng is a good soldier. Unfortunately, he’s not under my command. If Wang Zheng was serving in the Beijing Military District, he would at least be a colonel now. Such talented people being buried is indeed indicative of problems with our system.

At this moment, an old man said with a hint of disdain: "What mechanism issue Old Han, this young man is probably in his twenties. Even if he has exceptional abilities, can he be a battalion commander under you If you want to favor relatives and friends, don't blame the selection mechanism."

This old man was named Xu Shuliang, who used to be the head of the National Commission for Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and came from a military background during the turbulent times. He was known as an archetypal pro-Soviet figure.

He was always sharp-tongued and skilled at diverting topics; it wasn't surprising that he felt uncomfortable with Han Baoguo's constant mockery of Su Fuhua today, leading him to make such sarcastic remarks.

Before Han Baoguo could respond, Xu Shuliang continued: "Old Han, I also heard that your old dog was raised by this brat. You're well-known for liking dogs. Do you think highly of Wang Zheng because he can raise dogs Then any dog trainer from a circus troupe would be qualified to be your battalion commander"

When people heard Xu Shuliang's words, many laughed, but they stopped when they saw Han Baoguo's gloomy face. Su Fuhua didn't speak up either and showed no intention of easing the tension.

"Old Xu, you'd better be careful with your jokes; it seems like being at the MIIT for too long has made you loose-lipped. Remember, hard work builds a nation while empty talk ruins it," Han Baoguo said, his tone clearly unfriendly.

Ignoring Han Baoguo, Xu Shuliang continued: "Empty talk ruining the country Don't put such a big cap on me, Old Han; did I hit a sore spot Ha ha. If you like dogs so much, I'll have someone send you a few tomorrow—pure black dogs with no white hair. Do whatever you want to them—kill or eat. Isn’t that friendly"

"Actually, I want to keep these black dogs for myself to eat; dog meat is nutritious and tasty!"

Xu Shuliang went on unperturbed, completely ignoring Han Baoguo's dark stare.

However, all of them were seasoned politicians who wouldn’t openly clash in public after years of navigating the political arena.

Wang Zheng watched silently from the side. He had a poor impression of Xu Shuliang but was told that he was a key figure within Su's faction and must have been involved in some of the things that Su Fuhua did before.

Seeing Xu Shuliang’s smug smile, Wang Zheng mentally crossed out his image. For Eastern Tyrant King, this symbol meant certain death.

Xu Shuliang would never imagine then that when his actions were later exposed, he would be tormented by a young man so severely that he wouldn't even be able to find a way to die.

Su Fuhua hasn't spoken much until now; he wanted to observe the true intention behind Han Baoguo's bringing Wang Zheng. However, no matter how hard he tried, Wang Zheng seemed like a decent young man, and Su Fuhua couldn't fathom Han Baoguo’s real intentions.

But when Su Fuhua noticed Wang Zheng squinting his eyes at Xu Shuliang, an ominous feeling immediately arose in his heart. Yet he could not quite put his finger on the source of this sensation.

"Old Xu, I have to tell you that now is not the time to be too harsh with people; otherwise, it will create difficulties for you in the future," Han Baoguo couldn't tolerate Xu Shuliang's smug expression any longer. His tone became stern as a result.

Xu Shuliang was an extremely petty person. Over the years, his position had grown higher and higher, but his tolerance had diminished accordingly. Upon hearing Han Baoguo’s words, his face instantly darkened.

"Old Han, how could you say such things Today is Old Su's birthday celebration, yet you are making trouble first; do you think that makes sense" The words Xu Shuliang uttered made the elder appear utterly ungracious.

However, with Wang Zheng present, there was no way for Xu Shuliang to regain the upper hand. He had a good impression of Han Baoguo and intended to help him, regardless of his true intentions today.

Our esteemed killer usually respects the elderly and cherishes the young in general situations, especially during important occasions. However, when faced with those who disrespect their age or exploit it, he would naturally disregard traditional virtues.

"Old Xu, please calm down. I have something to say that might not be appropriate for a junior like me," Wang Zheng said with a smile.

"Speak your mind!" Xu Shuliang was in a bad mood and spoke rather rudely.

"Old Xu, eating too much dog meat is not good, especially since your constitution is weak; dog meat has a strong heatiness. Eating so much every day might exhaust your body," Wang Zheng said with an evil grin: "There's a famous saying in traditional Chinese medicine that you should eat according to your age. Old Xu, at your age, it’s unnecessary to compete in physique with the younger generation; everything must have its limits."

Wang Zheng's words seemed somewhat disrespectful and lacking in courtesy. All elders seated around were national founders of China, usually high-ranking dignitaries. Upon hearing Wang Zheng's impudent remarks, they all frowned.

Xu Shuliang was so enraged that he trembled with fury.

"Well said! Well said indeed! Some people are rather foolish; if you don't remind them, they might think of themselves as clever."

Han Baoguo slapped his palms and laughed heartily, completely disregarding the expressions of those present.

Xu Shuliang's face had turned dark enough to drip water.

All were at a loss, none expecting that this originally joyous birthday banquet would turn out like this—with two veteran heroes engaging in verbal sparring and an impudent young man joining the fray. This promised some interesting entertainment indeed.

Yet despite the promise of good show, no one dared to watch; who knew what consequences awaited them if they were privy to the truth. Upon exchanging glances, each immediately turned their gaze inwardly, remaining silent and still.

The vast hall was now oddly quiet.

Looking at Wang Zheng's smiling face, Zhang Mingqi couldn't help but feel anxious; such brazenness in this setting would surely bring negative repercussions.

"Han Baoguo, today is Old Su’s birthday banquet. What exactly do you want Don’t you know causing trouble at someone else’s birthday celebration is considered very unlucky! And bringing along this impertinent young punk—what are your intentions"

This was a pointed accusation, without doubt redirecting the conflict's focus to Su Fuhua.

At this, Su Fuhua slightly furrowed his brows; initially, it had been you two old fellows arguing over nothing, why drag me in Su Fuhua understood that Xu Shuliang was using him as cover and leverage. Yet Xu Shuliang was still a significant figure within his faction, so he had to intervene now—was this fool’s mind turning to mush with age

Xu Shuliang's implication was clear: Han Baoguo clearly wanted to prevent Su Fuhua from enjoying his birthday in peace and stir up some commotion instead. Mentioning the unluckiness of a disrupted birthday celebration touched on Su Fuhua’s sensitive points.

Perhaps others were unaware, but Xu Shuliang knew that with age, Su Fuhua had become more superstitious and increasingly defiant towards fate. Unfulfilled in his power ambitions, he yearned for greater control. As such, recently Old Su had been amassing folk longevity prescriptions through resource gathering, with noticeable results.

With Xu Shuliang's words, the atmosphere immediately tensed up.before their eyes and fainted.Following that, the figure順勢在空中側躺了下來，右手像大刀一樣掄起重重地砍在僅剩的一名警察的頸部！緊接著，那名警察也暈了過去！等到李小小的身體落地的時候，另外三個警察也在同時倒地！"How did you get out so quickly" Wang Zheng looked at Li Xiaoxiao a...