Chapter 144: During the Banquet
Although Han Rui’s words were unreasonable, Han Jiaojiao could still discern some information from them.
General Ji’s invitation to Han Yi, aside from showing goodwill, probably also harbored the intention of competing with Yunan—after all, Yunan had a MAX Superpower User, and it would only look good if his own base also produced a MAX, right? It could both make Yunan wary and take the opportunity to gain control over Han Yi...
Han Jiaojiao thought to herself: This old man is really not likable, showing his sincerity on one hand, yet harboring calculations on the other.
Passing through the front hall was a circular dance floor, surrounded by tables and chairs, where some waiters were continually serving fruit plates and drinks.
Han Jiaojiao, looking at the fresh fruits and decorative flowers on the tables, was secretly amazed—organizing such a banquet really cost a fortune, especially when fresh fruit was quite a rarity these days.
Old General Ji and several middle-aged men were sitting at one of the tables, which looked like they all held important military positions.
Zhan Rong stepped forward a few steps, slightly turned to the side to introduce, "General, young master Han and Miss Han are here to see you."
Only then did Ji Huajun lift his head. He looked at Han Yi with a gentle gaze, his expression neither overly warm nor distant, and said, "Seeing is believing, truly a young talent. We old folks have no choice but to admit we’re getting old."
The people next to him also agreed, saying, "The student surpasses the master."
Han Yi smiled faintly, "General Ji is of magnificent talent and strategy, where can we younger generations compare?" After speaking, he gently squeezed the hand of Han Jiaojiao that he was holding. Han Jiaojiao understood and stepped forward with a sweet smile, "Hello, General, hello uncles."