frightfiction Chapter 16 is worth considering.
Chapter 16 is worth considering.
Tang Guoqiang's eyes narrowed into slits, and wrinkles instantly appeared on his forehead. He said angrily, "They want me to exchange my daughter for something from our HX, and this thing is..."
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan was startled. He knew what Tang Guoqiang's words meant, but since he had decided to leave the Shenlong team, it seemed that these things had nothing to do with him anymore. So he smiled and said, "Tang Sir, I am no longer a soldier. What you are saying seems to have nothing to do with me anymore."
Tang Guoqiang smiled meaningfully and said, "Chao Bufan, there are some things I don't need to say, but I believe you already know. There are more than a dozen foreign agents like Mike in G Province alone. The Tang Group, on the surface, is a large enterprise, but that's just a front..." He paused intentionally, and then continued, "The real Tang Group is backed by the entire southern part of HX... I don't need to say more, do I? I'm about to be transferred to the headquarters of a political department of the Central Committee as the Chief of the General Staff, so I'm personally appointing you as the president of the Tang Group to safeguard this crucial gateway for the country."
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan shook his head and gave a wry smile, saying, "Tang Sir, as I just said, I only want to live a simple life with coarse tea and plain rice. I don't want to get involved anymore..."
Unexpectedly, before Chao Bufan could finish speaking, Tang Guoqiang cut him off, saying with a solemn expression, "Chao Bufan, I know you're a spirited and courageous young man, and I also know that everyone has their own ambitions, so when you said you wanted to leave the Shenlong Team, I didn't stop you. Rest assured, as the president of the Tang Group, you can live the free and easy life you desire, and no one will interfere. Chao Bufan, from childhood to adulthood, I, Tang Guoqiang, have never begged anyone or admired anyone, but you are the first. Today, I, Tang Guoqiang, sincerely beg you, I beg you to become the president of the Tang Group, is that alright?"
"Forehead?"
Chao Bufan gasped in astonishment, utterly surprised. Someone actually wanted to be the CEO? Had the sun risen in the west? But judging from Tang Guoqiang's tone and the seriousness in his voice, he didn't seem to be lying! He quickly shook his head and gave a wry smile. He wasn't stupid; he knew this wasn't just about being CEO, but more about a responsibility, a commitment. He already didn't want this life of fighting and killing. If he agreed, he would inevitably be drawn into another storm. It was clearly just a change of name without substance, which was what Chao Bufan didn't want.
Tang Guoqiang seemed to see through Chao Bufan's concerns and said seriously, "Chao Bufan, since you named yourself Chao Bufan, you must want to live a different and extraordinary life. If you only want to live a simple life, then you are undoubtedly wasting your life in mediocrity. Can such a life be called an extraordinary life?"
Chao Bufan smiled slightly, which was considered an agreement with Tang Guoqiang's statement.
Seizing the opportunity, Tang Guoqiang continued, "Only by becoming the president of my Tang Group can you truly demonstrate your extraordinary value in life. Furthermore, we are both soldiers, and I, Tang Guoqiang, guarantee you, in the name of a soldier and with my own integrity, that no one will interfere with your life. Think it over carefully! If you leave the Shenlong Team like this, do you think Commander Murong will let you off so easily? If they really accuse you of desertion, is that still considered extraordinary?"
Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan frowned. He knew Tang Guoqiang was telling the truth and thought that Tang Guoqiang's words made sense. If he didn't agree, he definitely wouldn't be able to leave here smoothly today. If he agreed, it wouldn't be much different from not leaving the Shenlong Team, but it would be much better than being in the Shenlong Team. After all, the emperor was far away, and he could do whatever he wanted without anyone interfering. But then again, as long as he could leave the Shenlong Team, he would do anything. Besides, the position of president seemed pretty good. He could earn money and pick up girls. It was a dream job!
Wouldn't you call this a windfall?
After careful consideration, Chao Bufan let out a long sigh, then smiled faintly and said somewhat reluctantly, "Since Tang Sir has said so, it would be too unreasonable of me to refuse. Fine, fine! Who told me to be born a poor soul who works for HX? Tang Sir, I can agree to your request, but I have a small request."
Seeing that Chao Bufan had finally agreed, Tang Guoqiang felt a great weight lifted from his heart. He nodded and smiled, saying, "Please speak!"
Chao Bufan chuckled, then said with a serious expression, "I, Falcon, have been an orphan since childhood. My parents died in a car accident shortly after I was born. I joined the Divine Dragon Team at fifteen, and over the years, apart from my regular missions, I've spent most of my time in the military. I've almost completely forgotten about everyday life. So, I hope Chief of Staff Tang will stop interfering in my life. Of course, if the country really faces a crisis, I think that even if Chief of Staff Tang doesn't say anything, I will volunteer to step forward."
"Good, this is the Falcon I, Tang Guoqiang, envisioned." Tang Guoqiang praised, "However, I also have a small request. I hope you can protect Qianqian's life. After all, you saw what happened today, and I don't want anything like this to happen again."
Chao Bufan smiled and said, "This... I can think about it."
Tang Guoqiang laughed heartily, then patted Chao Bufan on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "Falcon, judging from your name change to Chao Bufan, I knew you were full of bad ideas. Qianqian is my only precious daughter. Although she is not my biological daughter, I treat her better than my own daughter."
"Forehead?"
Chao Bufan was taken aback and exclaimed in shock, "Could it be true, as Tang Guorong said, that Tang Qianqian is Tang Guorong's daughter?"
He then feigned surprise and asked, "Isn't Tang Qianqian your biological daughter?"
"No."
Tang Guorong shook his head decisively in reply, then his face darkened and he said, "She is the daughter of one of my comrades who died many years ago."
"Huh? Isn't she Tang Guorong's daughter?" Chao Bufan blurted out.
Tang Guoqiang seemed a little angry and said indignantly, "Who told you that Tang Qianqian is Tang Guorong's daughter?"
Chao Bufan's eyes twitched suddenly, and he quickly said, "Oh, sorry, I was just saying."
Tang Guoqiang seemed to have guessed something, sighed softly, a strange look flashed across his face, and then said calmly, "When Tang Qianqian was giving birth to Tang Qianqian, she had a difficult labor and passed away before Tang Qianqian was born. At that time, Tang Qianqian's father was away on a mission. Alas! It's a pity that her father never came back."