Chapter 765: I’ve Never Heard Of Him
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Gong Zhan’s deeply furrowed brow finally relaxed. Given the high-level reception, he naturally couldn’t afford to be impolite. He instantly dismissed his squabble with the pig farmer Su Shen and took a few steps towards the direction of the approaching military vehicle.
The security guard also picked up his bag and followed with pride. However, when the military vehicle approached them, it didn’t stop. Instead, it drove straight past them. Gong Zhan was nearly hit by the vehicle, his face showing signs of shock.
The security guard behind Gong Zhan panicked and quickly ran up to check on his leader. “Deputy Commander, are you alright? I saw clearly, it was indeed Commander Huo. He probably didn’t see us and drove past. Let’s go over there ourselves.”
Gong Zhan followed the security guard’s gaze. The military vehicle had already stopped, perfectly positioned in front of the pig farmer. What rotten luck!
However, Gong Zhan knew well that this was the capital military district. A commander here was of a high rank. Even if the commander hadn’t noticed him, he had no reason to be angry. He straightened his uniform and walked towards the military vehicle.
The security guard quickly followed. To avoid the previous embarrassment, he wisely greeted the people in the vehicle. “Reporting to the commander, I am a soldier from the Central South Military District. I came with Deputy Commander Gong.”
The man inside the vehicle had messy hair like a bird’s nest, his uniform was not properly worn, and his belt was loose. One hand lazily held the steering wheel, a cigarette hanging from his mouth, and his face was covered with a thick beard. Upon hearing the voice, he lazily lifted his eyelids and glanced at the security guard and Gong Zhan behind him. “What Deputy Commander Gong? I’ve never heard of him. Go play somewhere else.”
The man’s voice was low and rough, matching his rugged and wild appearance. He was a typical rough man, but he had an oppressive aura of a high-ranking official. His words made the security guard involuntarily shrink back, timidly voicing his doubts. “But Commander, we were told that the military district would send someone to pick us up.”
Commander Huo seemed a bit impatient. He took a puff of his cigarette, and a cloud of smoke obscured his features. The security guard next to him wisely responded for him. “You must be the ones sent by the Central South Military District to participate in the joint drill, right? You misunderstood. The vehicle to pick you up should still be on the way. Please step aside.”
After hearing his security guard’s explanation, Commander Huo’s gaze swept over the two men in front of him and landed on Su Shen. He shouted loudly, “Su Shen, what are you dawdling for? Grab your things and get in the car quickly. You’ve been away from the army for too long, and you’ve become unfamiliar with me? It seems I need to give you a proper welcome today. Get in the car quickly!”
Upon recognizing the face of his old comrade, Su Shen casually picked up his luggage and began to walk towards the military vehicle. Under the watchful eyes of Gong Zhan and his guards, he climbed into the vehicle.
The guards remained bewildered even after the vehicle had departed. Wasn’t this man supposed to be an ordinary soldier? Why did Commander Huo show him such respect, even going so far as to personally pick him up?
The guards turned their gaze towards Gong Zhan, hoping to glean some understanding from their superior. However, Gong Zhan appeared as if he was standing under a dark cloud, his face ominously grim. Beneath his stern exterior, there was a hint of confusion. The guards immediately refrained from asking any further questions. It seemed that even their deputy commander was unaware of the man’s background.
Gong Zhan’s mind was in turmoil. This Su Shen had previously been closely associated with Deputy Director He. Now, he had arrived in the capital carrying military luggage and was acquainted with the influential Commander Huo of the Imperial Military District. What was this man’s true identity?
Inside the vehicle, a guard had taken over the driving. In the back seat, Su Shen pulled a can of fruit from his luggage. Before he could open it, it was snatched away by a burly man sitting next to him.
Commander Huo held the small can, no larger than his palm, and examined it. “When did you start liking these sweet, syrupy things? What use is this little trinket? One gulp and it’s gone, not even enough to fill the gaps in your teeth.”
Su Shen expressionlessly retrieved the can. “I know you don’t kind of thing, so I didn’t bring any for you. This is something I couldn’t bear to eat on the road.” With that, Su Shen opened the can and began to savor the sweet taste within.
Commander Huo found it hard to reconcile this refined version of Su Shen. They had all been rough men in the past, so how had Su Shen become so sophisticated?
Commander Huo blurted out in a casual tone, “You must be joking. You couldn’t bear to eat this? If someone gave me a box of these as a gift, I wouldn’t even bother to eat them.”