Chapter 91 Germination
In a very ordinary office, an elderly man with graying temples quietly leaned back in a recliner, clutching a report in his hands.
Zhan Rong stood in the center of the office, somewhat uneasy. He slightly lifted his head, surveying the surroundings—the office was decorated simply, with just basic furniture and a cactus perched under the windowsill. The cactus, over a meter tall, was thick and dark green. Its slightly bulging outer skin studded with neatly arranged spikes shimmered under the sunlight.
The older generations of soldiers did not fancy flowers and plants but rather displayed these types of potted plants, symbolizing the austere and resilient character.
"Getting old," the elderly man suddenly sighed, "back in our youth, being a soldier was the highest honor, but now times have changed. Whatever you do, it’s all about dealing, without suffering any loss."
A bitter smile appeared on Zhan Rong’s face.
The elderly man put the document down on a round side table and gently tapped his finger twice, asking, "Out for a day, completed three tasks, you say, are they really that impressive?"
Zhan Rong knew Elder Ji already harbored some dissatisfaction with Han Yi and others, he did not dare to praise them too much, only cautiously replied, "When the old master of the Han Family was still alive, he placed great trust in this third young master from the younger generation of the Han family, raising him as a successor since he was young. Unfortunately, the old master passed away early, and the third young master’s father also died unexpectedly... The role at the Military Commission then was taken over by the eldest and the second young masters of the Han family."
Upon hearing this, Elder Ji fell silent for a while, then laughed, "He is indeed a character."
"To be called a character by you is his good fortune, but this third young master does possess some abilities. However, being young and impetuous, he still needs your personal guidance to achieve something great."
Elder Ji silently smiled and then asked, "How is the Han family doing recently?"