He Zhen heard this, smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Young comrade, it was your request, and you've completed it perfectly. It makes me feel ashamed!"

"I wouldn't dare. Without the General's orders, even ten Ye Haos wouldn't dare to move without permission. Of course, thanks must also be given to General Shangguan Xiaopao for providing the gunpowder, otherwise, the mission couldn't have been achieved as expected."

Shangguan Xiaopao heard this and waved his hand repeatedly, laughing, "Young comrade, your words make me feel ashamed! At first, I firmly opposed you going to battle; I wasn't even planning to give you a pound or two of explosives. But, alas, my father was steadfast, believing you could complete the mission perfectly." Shangguan Xiaopao credited his father for the achievement.

He didn't need the credit because the Ye Family and the Shangguan Family had a new cooperation plan, so he had no use for so much credit.

It was better to attribute his credit to his father, showing other families that the halo above Shangguan Dapao's head was still bright.

"Haha, you little rascal." Shangguan Dapao, irrespective of the occasion, always acted his own way and directly scolded Shangguan Xiaopao as a little rascal.

This left Shangguan Xiaopao feeling quite awkward! He thought to himself, Dad, your son here is at least the commander of the Second Artillery Corps and a member of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of Huaxia. Can't you at least call me something a bit nicer?

After a round of mutual compliments, Xu Wenlong smiled and said, "Comrade Ye Hao, what are your plans for the future? The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility! Have you thought about where you want to work? If you have, just let me know, and I'll handle it accordingly."

"There's no need for that. Our ancestors taught us that a person should see things through to the end. I promised to be the bodyguard of the Lin Family, escorting Lin Tian's daughter Lin Ruyu through university, and even taking care of her. It looks like I can't pull myself away!" Ye Hao laughed.

"A man should aspire far and wide; how can he be bound by a small world? If you hope for a broader stage, we can provide it for you." Xu Wenlong felt it was a waste of talent for such a remarkable individual to be a bodyguard; he wanted to scold the person who initially instructed Ye Hao to become a bodyguard.

"I promised to bring peace to this small world. If I can't even perfectly fulfill the promise to a small world, what right do I have to venture into a larger world?" Ye Hao expressed his philosophy.

Xu Wenlong knew from Ye Hao's words that he wasn't planning to return to the army, just keep a title there!

"Ah! I just feel sorry for you."

"General, in life, everyone makes their own choices, and I've made mine. Therefore, I cannot accept General's favor." Ye Hao smiled, ending the discussion of switching positions.

"Alright! Since you say so, if I keep on, it would be forcing you. However, I promise you this: whatever resources you need will be shipped to you at cost as soon as possible. Of course! If your research results in any new inventions, I hope you will generously discuss with the military how to develop these inventions to benefit the nation and the people."

"Naturally. Even though I'm no longer in the military, I am still a soldier. I owe my achievements today to the education provided by the state. I am grateful for the national nurturing." Ye Hao expressed his appreciation for the state's education and hinted at how he would repay the nation in the future.

"Hehe! Such a heart proves your patriotism. With your ability, you should have greater rights."

Ye Batian and others knew upon hearing this that Xu Wenlong was getting to the main point. Of course, this topic was immensely beneficial to Ye Hao; they just didn't know whether Ye Hao would be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel!

"Ye Hao will follow orders anytime, bringing prosperity..." Ye Hao, as if making an oath, continued with a long monologue.

"Good! Comrade Ye Hao, in light of your performance, you are promoted by the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of Huaxia to the rank of Colonel. We hope you will accomplish more for the benefit of the nation and the people during your tenure as Colonel. A person's abilities determine the level of his responsibilities..." Xu Wenlong personally read out the commendation for Ye Hao.

Ye Hao saluted to accept it.

After the oaths and pledges, everyone was hungry.

So, they all had a quick meal at the Ye Family's house.

Due to having many matters to attend to, Xu Wenlong left early.

He Zhen also hurriedly left the Ye Family courtyard because Ye Hao provided a new blueprint and data for Huaxia.

When the outsiders had left, Ye Batian laughed and said, "Kid, do you know why the military commission wants to promote your rank?"

Ye Hao nodded and laughed at this, "The military is afraid I'll betray the country and sell the technology, or invent something to sell to others."

"Haha, your analysis is accurate. The most important thing is that Huaxia wants to lock your ambition, so your vision is only focused on Huaxia."

Ye Hao, hearing this, also realized something.

He thoughtfully recalled Xu Wenlong's words, then slapped his thigh in shock. He almost got trapped by Xu Wenlong because his words were steering Ye Hao's thoughts to focus only on Huaxia.

So, even if Ye Hao made any breakthroughs, he would consider Huaxia first, or at least not consider other countries.

What Xu Wenlong said today was like brainwashing Ye Hao.

"Thank you, Grandpa, for your guidance. If you hadn't said it, I would have really believed Vice Chairman Xu's words."

"Of course, what Vice Chairman Xu said is also correct, but it's just that your vision doesn't have to be limited to Huaxia. After all, if something isn't suitable for Huaxia, you can look to other countries, like friendship-building countries such as Russia or the UK. In short, as long as they are not hostile to Huaxia." Ye Batian smiled, advising Ye Hao.

Ye Hao nodded, indicating he would act with discretion.

After that, he visited Fang Zhongtian.

"Kid, how about we bring you back?" Fang Zhongtian looked at Ye Hao with a bitter smile. Recently, pressure from all sides has been mounting, all hoping to dig out Ye Hao himself.

"Elder Fang, don't tease me. You know my current relationship with Uncle Lin. Not to mention that Uncle Lin sold me fifty kilometers of sea territory, which basically sold me off to Uncle Lin." Ye Hao said with a bitter smile.

"Ah! You're popular now, everyone wants to recruit you; even the art troupe has sent people..." Fang Zhongtian laughed.

"Haha! Let's not talk about this. Where's Sister Ni?" Ye Hao asked.

"Ah, recently, who knows if that girl has suffered some kind of blow, she has been drowning her sorrows in alcohol every day..."

"Really? Sister Ni is drowning her sorrows in alcohol? There's nothing wrong with her, is there?" Ye Hao asked with concern.

"Hehe, there's nothing particularly wrong, mainly just some annoying people."

Ye Hao was puzzled upon hearing this and asked, "Who would dare to bother Elder Fang's daughter?" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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