Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
News that Wang Teng was back in Donghai spread quickly.
All the factions were already paying close attention to him, especially since the majority of them learned the result of the Global Exchange Conference.
The Global Exchange Conference was an important event for martial warriors. A person who could defeat the talents of the other nations already possessed great potential. Many people had already regarded Wang Teng as a rising formidable warrior.
The Zhou family.
Zhou Baiyun had brought Wang Tengâs news back home. The Zhou family immediately gathered together for a family meeting. Most of the family members were present, including Grandpa Zhou, Zhou Weiqiang, and many others.
âDid you say that Wang Teng has become the chief commander of the Black Sparrow Troop?â Zhou Baiyunâs second brother, Zhou Shaohui, asked with wide eyes.
The other people were looking at Zhou Baiyun too. They couldnât believe the news she brought back.
âWang Teng told it himself when Governor Jiang offered him a government position. I think itâs real,â Zhou Baiyun said. The young manâs figure flashed in her mind.
âErmâ¦â The Zhou family gasped. They were at a loss for words.
âWang Teng was so young. He wasnât even 19 years old!
A19-year-old chief commander!
It was hard to believe.
But since Governor Jiang was present, Wang Teng wouldnât lie to him. This meant that it was the truth.
âIt looks like we underestimated him.â
âWang Teng has a huge potential, and his background is amazing too!â
âThatâs right. How can he get such an important position at his age without anyone supporting him?â
âThere was a huge commotion. Everyone started discussing in amazement.
âQuiet!â Grandpa Zhou knocked on the table loudly.
Everyone shut up and looked at Grandpa Zhou.
âDad, how should we handle this issue?â Zhou Weiqiang frowned and asked.
âll bring Little Yun with me to congratulate them tomorrow,â Grandpa Zhou said.
Zhou Weiqiang glanced at Zhou Baiyun. He nodded and said, âThatâs good. The Wang family is getting more and more powerful. We should get off our high horses and befriend them.â
âGrandpa, why donât I go with you?â Zhou Shaohui smiled and asked.
âDonât create trouble,â Grandpa Zhou said angrily.
âIcan make friends with him. We are of similar age, so we might have some shared interests,â Zhou Shaohui continued.
âOh, you know that youâre his peer? Look at you. Besides pleasure and excitement, what do you know? Heâs a martial warrior, the chief commander of a troop. Why would he share your interests? What a joke!â Grandpa Zhou got angrier as he talked. He snorted and said, âStay at home. Donât go anywhere.â
Zhou Shaohui turned red and white in anger. He felt awkward. Grandpa Zhou had scolded him in front of so many people, making him embarrassed.
But it was Grandpa Zhou. As his grandson, he didnât dare to talk back.
Zhou Baiyunâs eldest brother, Zhou Shaoan, wanted to say something, but he decided to keep quiet after seeing Zhou Shaohui get scolded.
It made sense. Wang Teng was a formidable martial warrior and the chief commander of a troop. On the other hand, he had achieved his position because he was the third generation of the Zhou family. He had nothing worth boasting in front of Wang Teng. The other party might not even glance at him if
he went.
The Zhou family wasnât the only family in Donghai. The other families were getting restless too. All of them prepared their gifts to congratulate Wang Teng.
At night, Wang Teng accompanied his family for dinner and stayed with them for a while longer. Lin Chuhan got up and wanted to leave.
Li Xiumei asked Wang Teng to send her home.
The street lights shone down on a newly paved road, shining on them and casting long shadows. The two of them walked side by side.
The surroundings were quiet. Only their footsteps echoed softly.
After some time, Lin Chuhan opened her mouth and asked, âYouâre leaving tomorrow?â
âYes. I have an important matter. I have to leave,â Wang Teng replied. Suddenly, he sniggered. âYou donât want me to leave?â
âNo. Iâm helping my uncle and auntie to ask. They were missing you when you werenât around.â Lin Chuhanâs heart jumped. She tried her best to remain indifferent.
âOh⦠is that it?â Wang Teng emphasized his words. Then, he stopped and leaned towards Lin Chuhan, giving her a mysterious smile.
âWhat are you doing?!â Lin Chuhan was shocked. She almost bumped into his chest.
âNothing. I havenât seen you in a while, so I want to take a good look at you.â Wang Teng smiled.
Lin Chuhan noticed his cheeky expression, but his gaze was serious. He seemed sincere about etching her face in his heart. Her heart pounded furiously.
He must have had a difficult time!
He had earned all the abilities and power he had today through his hard work.
Lin Chuhanâs heart softened. She stared at Wang Teng absentmindedly.
Just like that, the two of them stood on the small path and stared into each otherâs eyes. A faint emotion was intertwining around them.
Wang Teng stepped closer gradually. His scorching breath landed on Lin Chuhanâs face.
Lin Chuhan seemed to know what was going to happen. Her heart was beating like a drum, and she clenched her fists nervously. Her eyelashes were trembling slightly.
She didnât evade
Finally, their lips touched
After some time, Wang Teng finally stopped unwillingly. He looked at Lin Chuhan and smiled. âYouâre mine now.â
Lin Chuhan blushed. She rolled her eyes and said, âI knew you were up to no good!â
Before Wang Teng could reply, she walked away.
âYou still allowed me to.â Wang Teng laughed as he caught up with her. He walked backward as he stared at Lin Chuhanâs face joyfully. He loved to see her getting embarrassed.
âI didnât allow it. Someoneâs skin is so thick that I canât chase him away,â Lin Chuhan glared at him and replied.
âHahaha, how can I get a girlfriend if my skin isnât thick enough?â Wang Teng laughed proudly. He then held her hand and walked forward.
Lin Chuhan walked a little slower, looking at his back view. A smile appeared at the edge of her lips uncontrollably.
This feels⦠not bad!
Wang Teng sent Lin Chuhan home. When Mother Lin and Lin Chuxia saw them holding hands, they understood immediately.
Lin Chuhan felt embarrassed when her mother stared at them elatedly.
âWang Teng, when did you come back?â Mother Lin greeted Wang Teng enthusiastically with a smile. She urged him to come in.
âTjust got back today,â Wang Teng replied.
âHave a meal with us tomorrow.â
âAuntie, I have something on tomorrow. I need to leave immediately,â Wang Teng replied helplessly.
âMom, Wang Teng is the chief commander of the Black Sparrow Troop now. He needs to go for the handover.â Lin Chuhan helped him explain.
âChief commander!â Mother Lin was flabbergasted. She continued hurriedly, âYour business is important. We can always have a meal another day.â
âAlright, Tâll come another day,â Wang Teng smiled and replied.
He stayed with the Lin family for some time before leavingâ¦