Chapter 290: The Greetings
Zach was totally taken by surprise. He could only stare at the female cadet, who was still standing before him, without even blinking. The cadet had to snap her fingers and repeated, "General Lim, Sir! Wake up! It’s your birthday. Please make your way to the Meteor Den now."
Zach was still confused, but he quickly recovered from his state of stupor and nodded. He turned around to head toward the Meteor Den, and with each step, he realized what was happening. His wife hadn’t forgotten about his birthday at all! She was preparing this surprise birthday event for him. His mouth curved into a smile, and it only got broader as he was approaching the den.
When he arrived at the foot of the stairs leading toward the den, he saw familiar people standing in a line formation, blocking the way. Most of them were his loyal men in their formal uniforms.
Each one of them saluted and greeted him with a birthday wish and a personal message they wanted to convey to him. They left the formation as soon as they were done congratulating him.
Then Zach saw Cobra. He smiled, hearing Cobra clear his throat before he said, stammering, "General... I’m actually not good with this kind of thing. But... I want to wish you a Happy Birthday. And I want you to know that I’m really thankful to meet someone like you."
He was about to leave when Zach grabbed him for a hug and whispered, "Thanks, man..."
"General!" Riley called out. He was grinning broadly at him. "Cobra, could you please move? It’s my turn now," Riley added when Cobra did not leave.
Cobra shook his head and bid his farewell to Zach. "See you around, man," Zach said before he turned to Riley.
"You know I admire you so much, General. You’re my idol, my role model, my hero! I thank the heavens for letting me meet a man like you. I will always pray for your good health. And more blessings. More babies... More..." He stopped when May poked his side from behind and whispered, "There are still a lot of people waiting, including the elders. Make it short."