"Why is an old man like me being brought here?"
Fu Zhenting got out of the car and found that his grandson, Fu Xiaohao, had brought him to a resort hotel, which made him a little confused.
Fu Xiaohao followed him out of the car, handed the car keys to a nearby attendant, and then led his grandfather into the resort hotel.
"Grandpa, this is no ordinary resort hotel. Legend has it that it was a volcano thousands of years ago. After numerous eruptions, it became dormant. In recent years, after extensive development, it has become the hot spring resort hotel it is today."
"This hot spring resort hotel is not like those fake hotels in the country that use boiled tap water as hot springs."
"I know you've been plagued by old injuries all these years, and you've had a persistent chill in your body, so I wanted to bring you here for a period of recuperation."
As they walked, Fu Xiaohao explained to his grandfather why he had brought Fu Zhenting here.
Fu Zhenting had retired from the front lines not only to give opportunities to younger generations but also because he had sustained serious injuries at the time.
A group of experts from Sakura Country had planned an assassination mission to kill over a dozen top Chinese scientists gathered for an academic conference. Their aim was to intimidate other scientists and simultaneously cripple China's scientific research capabilities.
Just as these Sakura Country experts had successfully infiltrated the venue, intending to carry out a terrifying assassination, Fu Zhenting, the head of security for the academic conference, appeared.
Although Fu Zhenting's martial arts cultivation was slightly superior to that of the Sakura Country experts, due to their prior planning and numerical advantage, Fu Zhenting's security team suffered over a dozen casualties in the first engagement.
Seeing his painstakingly trained subordinates fall one by one, Fu Zhenting immediately adopted a mutually destructive approach.
Ultimately, thanks to Fu Zhenting's fearless resolve and the concerted efforts of all the Chinese security personnel present, China achieved a great victory, killing all the infiltrated Sakura Country experts on the spot and protecting the lives of dozens of top scientists.
After the fierce battle, Fu Zhenting was severely injured, particularly when he was struck in the chest by a palm from a Sakura Country expert while protecting a scientist.
That Sakura Country expert was the most skilled in that assassination operation, and he cultivated an extremely cold internal energy. Consequently, Fu Zhenting has been afflicted by the residual cold internal energy within his body ever since.
"Xiaohao, you've put in a lot of thought."
Hearing Fu Xiaohao's words, Fu Zhenting felt a sincere sense of relief.
In reality, the internal injuries Fu Zhenting had sustained had not healed for many years, and a mere hot spring could not possibly have any effect.
However, this was his grandson's thoughtful gesture, so Fu Zhenting naturally would not say anything to dampen his spirits.
As the two were halfway there, two men rushed out from inside.
"Elder Fu."
The man in the lead respectfully greeted Fu Lao as he approached.
Fu Zhenting, however, frowned slightly and asked, "Who are you?"
"Grandpa, he's the mayor of Rongcheng, Brother Chu."
Fu Xiaohao introduced from the side.
The man who had spoken earlier plastered a smile on his face and said, "Elder Fu, why didn't you inform us in advance of your visit to Rongcheng? Fortunately, I ran into Young Master Fu earlier, otherwise, if my teacher found out that I hadn't hosted you properly during your visit to Rongcheng, he would surely scold me."
The man showed no displeasure at Fu Zhenting not recognizing him.
Despite being the mayor of Rongcheng while Fu Zhenting currently held only the title of chief instructor, the man was well aware that the Fu Zhenting before him was a meritorious official who had personally received commendations from the Head of State, and his own rank was insignificant in comparison.
"Xiaohao! Are you treating my words as nothing? Didn't I tell you not to tell anyone about this trip?!"
Upon learning the man's identity, Fu Zhenting's expression darkened.
Fu Zhenting had always led by example. Even when he was renowned in his prime, he disliked any ostentatious displays wherever he went.
Now that he had retired from the front lines, he detested such behavior even more.
Therefore, at this moment, even in the presence of an outsider, Fu Zhenting did not hesitate to reprimand his grandson without mincing words.
"Grandpa,"
Although Fu Xiaohao understood his grandfather's character very well, being reprimanded by Fu Zhenting in front of an outsider made him feel somewhat embarrassed.
"Brother Chu is Uncle Liao's student. He found out as soon as we arrived in Rongcheng and arranged for Brother Chu to find me. If you want to blame anyone, just scold Uncle Liao when we get back."
After saying that, Fu Xiaohao acted as if it had nothing to do with him.
"You are Liao Qifa's student?"
Fu Zhenting had not paid much attention when the man mentioned his teacher earlier, but upon hearing Fu Xiaohao say that the man before him was Liao Qifa's student, Fu Zhenting's expression improved considerably.
Chu Shigang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Elder Fu, I am Teacher Liao's student. Please don't worry, Teacher Liao specifically instructed me before I came that you dislike formalities, so I came alone this time."
"He is the owner of this hot spring resort hotel."
Chu Shigang quickly introduced the man beside him, fearing that Fu Zhenting might overthink things.
Sun Xiaolei, the owner of the hot spring resort hotel, was now somewhat trembling.
Early that morning, he was still sleeping with his mistress when he was woken up by a phone call.
Sun Xiaolei was about to curse when he was startled and sat up from bed upon hearing the caller's identity.
He then had his driver take him to the hot spring resort hotel he owned as quickly as possible.
Seeing Fu Zhenting, whom even Chu Shigang treated with such caution, made Sun Xiaolei's legs tremble.
Chu Shigang was already an unattainable figure in his eyes, yet he behaved so respectfully towards the elder before him. It was evident how noble the elder's status was. However, Sun Xiaolei wisely did not overthink it.
"Since you are Young Liao's student, then so be it. But this is the only time, and it won't happen again!!"
Considering that Chu Shigang was Liao Qifa's student and that he had not organized any grand welcoming ceremony, Fu Zhenting did not press the matter further.
After all, Liao Qifa was one of his earliest soldiers and had now been promoted to the rank of General, with an unlimited future ahead of him.
However, he was still thoughtful enough to arrange for his student to entertain him. Regardless of whether Fu Zhenting needed it, Liao Qifa's intention was commendable.
Following this, Fu Zhenting told Chu Shigang that he was out with Fu Xiaohao to relax and did not want local officials to know. He stated that the matter ended with him and that he did not wish for anyone else to disturb them.
Chu Shigang nodded his head vigorously like a pecking chicken and immediately guaranteed that no one would know about Fu Zhenting's presence there.
Being a smart person, if Chu Shigang couldn't understand his meaning after Fu Zhenting had spoken so clearly, he might as well resign and go home to farm.
Afterward, Chu Shigang pointed to Sun Xiaolei, indicating that for any needs Fu Zhenting might have during his stay, he could simply instruct him.
Sun Xiaolei quickly took out his personal business card and stated that Fu Zhenting and Fu Xiaohao could call him anytime, twenty-four hours a day, during their stay.
Fu Zhenting first had Fu Xiaohao accept Sun Xiaolei's business card and then stated that he had no special requirements and should be treated as an ordinary guest.
"Since Elder Fu has said so, just do as he says."
Seeing Sun Xiaolei looking at him for instructions, Chu Shigang spoke.
Everyone present was someone they could not afford to offend, so Sun Xiaolei could only nod his head.