Downstairs at the hotel.
Xu Yaoyao was shaking with laughter, praising Chen Jinzhao for his efficiency in causing Cen Binbin to suffer a great loss.
"It's a pity the one getting beaten wasn't Cen Binbin," Xu Yaoyao said regretfully.
Chen Jinzhao smiled faintly and replied, "He wouldn't dare to act."
Xu Yaoyao nodded in agreement, "That's true. If not for his family background, Cen Binbin would just be a very ordinary person. I don't know where his sense of superiority comes from."
"Brother Jinzhao, let's go."
The lights were coming on; it was time to head back to school.
Chen Jinzhao said lightly, "No rush, I'm waiting for someone."
"Who?"
Xu Yaoyao was puzzled.
At that moment.
A burly figure caught her eye. Xu Yaoyao exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Jinzhao, you knew he would come looking for you?"
Chen Jinzhao nodded.
The person who arrived was Wu Gang, just as he had predicted.
Wu Gang strode up to Chen Jinzhao. Xu Yaoyao immediately stood between them, fearing Wu Gang might suddenly attack. Chen Jinzhao placed a hand on Xu Yaoyao's shoulder and moved her aside. "Relax, he won't dare to lay a hand on you."
Xu Yaoyao only then recovered her senses.
"I'd like to speak with you alone, is that okay?" Wu Gang asked.
Xu Yaoyao, being perceptive, said, "You guys talk, I'll go wait at the bus stop. Brother Jinzhao, I'll wait for you."
After she left, Wu Gang gazed at Chen Jinzhao.
"B-class experts are rare, and I know you are very powerful. Therefore, I want to invite you to join us." Wu Gang's words surprised Chen Jinzhao slightly.
He pretended not to understand Wu Gang's words and asked what organization he should join.
A different light shone in Wu Gang's eyes. He instinctively puffed out his chest and said, "It's a great organization, and the most powerful special operations team in Huaguo. If you join us, you'll be able to perform exceptionally. I hope you will consider it carefully before giving me your answer, rather than just giving a perfunctory reply."
Chen Jinzhao thought to himself that he hadn't guessed wrong.
This Wu Gang had a decent character and was worth cultivating.
As if sensing Chen Jinzhao's doubt, Wu Gang produced his identification and placed it before Chen Jinzhao. "This is my ID, but I'm not a formal member yet; I still need to go through selection. Don't think my words are meaningless. As long as I report your situation to my superiors, someone will investigate you."
"No need," Chen Jinzhao waved his hand.
Meeting Wu Gang's bewildered gaze, Chen Jinzhao said, "Someone approached me before, and I'm still considering it."
Wu Gang's heart, which had been in his throat, finally settled down.
No wonder Chen Jinzhao's expression remained unchanged when he heard about the special operations team; he had already been briefed.
"So, how are you considering it?" Wu Gang pressed.
Chen Jinzhao smiled and said, "I haven't given a formal answer yet. If I make up my mind, I will definitely tell that person."
Wu Gang scratched his head, urging Chen Jinzhao to accept and explaining the many benefits of joining the special operations team. However, Chen Jinzhao's responses remained lukewarm, making him anxious.
Chen Jinzhao waved his hand, interrupting him.
He said with solemnity, "I think if you want to join the special operations team, you should distance yourself from Cen Binbin and his ilk. The special operations team is a pure place that cannot tolerate any impurities."
To Chen Jinzhao's surprise, Wu Gang did not argue but instead said humbly, "You're right. When Cen Binbin wanted to call the police just now, I realized he's not a rule-abiding person. If such a person holds a high position, he will surely trample on rules in the future. I can't block his future, so I can only stay away from him."
Chen Jinzhao nodded slightly.
He had indeed judged correctly; Wu Gang was a promising talent.
Wu Gang cursed Cen Binbin a few times. Chen Jinzhao patted him on the shoulder and said, "Your character suits me well. I hope we can meet in that place."
"So, you've agreed?" Wu Gang asked, pleasantly surprised.
Chen Jinzhao smiled without answering and waved goodbye before turning to leave.
Wu Gang watched Chen Jinzhao walk to the bus stop and murmured to himself, "I need to work harder too. I'll strive to enter the C-class within these one or two years, otherwise, how can I have the face to stay in the Candle Dragon Special Operations Team?"
Saying this, Wu Gang became somewhat excited again.
That was a living B-class expert, a hero wherever he went.
At the bus stop.
Xu Yaoyao asked what they had talked about. Upon hearing Chen Jinzhao's account, she burst into laughter. "That big guy is too naive! If you meet him in the military in the future, you might even be shoulder to shoulder. Just imagine, if he knew you were the future instructor of the Candle Dragon Special Operations Team, would he be completely stunned?"
"Speaking of which, this Wu Gang has decent character, a world of difference compared to Cen Binbin and his crowd."
Chen Jinzhao nodded in agreement.
"By the way, do you know this Wu Gang? What's his background?"
"You've asked the right person about this. Wu Gang's background is similar to Officer Tao's. His grandfather was on the same level as Old Master Tao, and he's also retired from the Jiangnan Military Region," Xu Yaoyao said.
Chen Jinzhao nodded.
The bus arrived, and Chen Jinzhao took Xu Yaoyao back to school before heading home alone.
Meanwhile.
The most luxurious five-star hotel in Ninghai City, Tianwaitian Hotel, is an establishment owned by the Yu family. The revolving restaurant on the top floor was closed for the night and not open to guests.
At this moment.
All entrances and exits to the floor were sealed off because there were distinguished guests in the restaurant.
Inside the restaurant, the lighting was soft.
At a table by the window sat three people, two of whom were Yu Lingxiao and Yu Mengzhi.
The third person was a handsome young man.
The young man's skin was a healthy white, and his eyes held a contained sharpness. Just by sitting there, he exuded the edge of a drawn sword.
This young man was Qin Fengwu.
Qin Fengwu had passed the age of thirty but remained single because he knew his target was Yu Mengzhi.
Yu Lingxiao was smiling happily, constantly trying to set up his granddaughter with Qin Fengwu.
"Fengwu, now that you've been transferred to Jiangnan, after a few years of tempering, you should be able to head to Donghai, right? After Donghai, your name will be known in thousands of households." Yu Lingxiao did not spare any praise, already considering Qin Fengwu his future grandson-in-law. He couldn't help but lament how Chen Jinzhao could not compare to Qin Fengwu.
Qin Fengwu replied with neither humility nor arrogance, "Old Master, I'm not thinking about things too far into the future. Right now, I hope the people under Jiangnan's jurisdiction can live and work in peace and prosperity. I hope I won't disappoint those above."
In comparison, Yu Lingxiao's perspective seemed narrow.
Yu Lingxiao also felt a sense of inadequacy and quickly said, "My perspective was indeed narrow. I believe Jiangnan will only get better and better, especially under your governance."
Qin Fengwu smiled, "I dare not accept such praise."
"Jiangnan's prosperity is due to the wise decisions of the leadership and the diligent service of past generations of Jiangnan officials. I'm merely contributing a brick or a tile."
Yu Lingxiao was beaming with joy.
Qin Fengwu was indeed a prodigy, and the Qin family was destined to become the most prosperous lineage. If not now, when would the Yu family cling to their coattails?
"Talking about things too far ahead, let's discuss you and Mengzhi."