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On the tarmac of Lincheng International Airport, a late-night flight that took off from Beijing landed smoothly.

Since it was past midnight, there weren't many people coming and going at the terminal exit, making it seem rather empty and quiet.

Liu Zhenguo walked down the corridor carrying a simple tote bag, his face expressionless, his presence stirring a chilling atmosphere wherever he went.

After attending several high-level meetings in Beijing, the veteran had a few more gray hairs at his temples, and his once straight back revealed an undeniable fatigue.

Soon, Liu Zhenguo passed through the sensor-activated glass door at the terminal exit. The biting autumn wind immediately blew in his face, clearing his already heavy head.

Not far away, an off-road vehicle with a military license plate had been waiting for a long time.

Liu Wei, dressed in a crisp suit, stood by the car. When he saw his father appear, he immediately strode over to him.

"Dad, you must be tired from your journey."

Liu Wei reached out to take the bag from his father's hand.

But Liu Zhenguo turned his body away, rudely avoiding his son's hand.

He stared at Liu Wei for a second, his eyes, honed on the battlefield, gleaming with a chilling light.

Liu Wei's outstretched hand froze in mid-air. He sensed that his father's mood was off, and after a moment's thought, he guessed that it was probably related to Jiang Che.

Even so, Liu Wei maintained a facade of deference as he said to his father, "Dad, the car's heating is on. Please get in, or you'll catch a chill from the wind."

Liu Zhenguo didn't speak, but simply gave a faint "hmm," then walked straight to the car, opened the passenger door, and got in.

Liu Wei also went back to the driver's seat, and the car quickly started and sped away on the wide airport expressway.

The carriage was very quiet throughout the journey, and neither the father nor the son spoke, creating an awkward atmosphere.

Although Liu Wei didn't say anything, he kept observing his father's expression throughout the drive.

Seeing his father remain silent, he couldn't help but wonder if he had misjudged the situation. Could it be that his father's bad mood wasn't because of his attempt to break up Jiang Che?

After all, given his father's temperament, if he were truly angry about this, he would have already launched into a tirade and reprimanded him the moment they met.

So Liu Wei thought that Liu Zhenguo might be upset about the meeting in Beijing. After hesitating for a while, he tentatively spoke up.

"Dad, is the task assigned by the higher-ups too heavy? If you feel tired, you can rest at home for a few more days. I can stay a few days longer. You can leave the training of Jiang Che to me."

It would have been better if Jiang Che hadn't been mentioned, but as soon as Liu Wei brought up the name, Liu Zhenguo, who had been suppressing his anger all the way, finally couldn't hold it in anymore.

He slowly opened his eyes, then turned his head and stared at his son's profile.

"To whom should it be taught? To you?"

Liu Zhenguo asked a sarcastic question.

Liu Wei could sense the tension in the air. He didn't understand why his father hadn't lashed out at him from the start, since it was still because of Jiang Che.

But does this also mean that his father actually still supported him to some extent?

That's why he waited so long, just so I could give him an explanation?

The thought of this possibility excited Liu Wei, and he began to quickly plan his words in his mind, preparing to express his "foresight".

Having served in the military for so many years, he knew that meritorious service and awards depended on opportunity, and in a power center like Beijing, connections and resources were the greatest opportunities.

The Jiang family behind Jiang Che is the best option he can find in the intersection of business and politics.

His father always taught him to be upright and honest, but Liu Wei felt that his father's teachings were just the stubbornness of the older generation.

In today's era, resource exchange is the only way forward.

If they could arrange a marriage between Liu Mengyao and Jiang Che, the Liu family's foundation in Beijing could expand from a purely military family to a vast capital market.

As he had said before, this was not a bad thing for Jiang Che and the Jiang family either. They not only gained a foothold in the business world, but also had powerful backers in the political and military circles.

If the Jiang and Liu families were to marry, they would become the two most powerful families in all of China.

"Dad, I know you've always felt that what I did was inappropriate."

Liu Wei glanced at his father, who still had a cold face, but with his previous guess, he was now a little bolder and less afraid of his father's expression.

"But have you considered how far Jiang Che can go in the capital, given his current qualifications and the support of our Liu family?"

"As long as he becomes our son-in-law, Mengyao will no longer have to suffer, and our family will have more say in many things."

"I'm thinking about the future of the Liu family. When I was investigating Su Qinghe, I found out that apart from being pretty, she was of no real help to Jiang Che."

"Jiang Che is young and easily blinded by emotions. We need to help him see reality clearly."

Liu Zhenguo had just opened his eyes, but they closed again at some point.

If it weren't for the slight trembling of the hands resting on his knees, Liu Wei would have thought he was asleep.

Seeing that his father didn't speak, Liu Wei assumed he had listened and couldn't help but show a hint of joy. Unable to contain his excitement, he continued:

"I've already talked to Jiang Che. Although he's reacting quite strongly right now, it's normal for young people to be hot-tempered."

"As long as we give him a helping hand at crucial moments and let him see the power of the Liu family, he will naturally understand who is the most suitable partner for him."

"As for Su Qinghe, I plan to help Jiang Che deal with her after he comes to his senses. After all, it's not a good thing to dump someone. I, as his brother-in-law, will play the villain."

"I've also arranged for someone to help him with the marathon. This competition isn't just about getting a ranking, but also about making him understand that without professional guidance, he can't go far on his own."

During their conversation, the tollbooth came into view.

Liu Wei skillfully slowed down to pass through the tollbooth, but before he could speak again, Liu Zhenguo's deep voice suddenly rang in his ears—

"parking."

Liu Wei paused for a moment, looked down at the navigation, and then looked out the car window.

This is a highway exit, quite a distance from the city center. All around are endless highways, a vast expanse of desolate lawn, and a few utility poles standing in the darkness.

"Dad, we're not home yet, why did you stop the car?" Liu Wei asked, puzzled.

"I told you to stop the car!"

Liu Zhenguo suddenly opened his eyes and roared, his deep and sharp eyes radiating coldness, and the pressure around him dropped to an extremely low level.