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(Some brothers are always confused about why Jiang Che calls Liu Zhenguo "Grandpa Liu". Let me explain: Liu Zhenguo had his daughter late in life, and he is probably in his sixties now.)

(Think about it, Liu Wei is already over thirty, Liu Mengyao is still in high school, and Liu Zhenguo must be quite old.)

Wang Kai looked down at his outfit. On their first meeting, he was dressed like a cantaloupe, and he was stuttering when he spoke. He exuded a sense of helplessness.

My first impression of myself with my future father-in-law... is probably a negative one, right?

Seeing Wang Kai's somewhat hesitant appearance, Liu Zhenguo's smile grew even more benevolent.

He stepped forward and gently patted Wang Kai's shoulder. "Don't be so nervous. Just call me Grandpa Liu, like Xiao Jiang does."

"I've heard Mengyao mention you these past few days. She said you helped her a lot with her studies when we were at school."

Upon hearing his future father-in-law praise him, Wang Kai was first slightly taken aback, then his face turned uncontrollably red to his ears, and he waved his hands repeatedly, saying that it was only right.

After exchanging greetings, Liu Zhenguo gradually lost his smile and looked at Jiang Che and Wang Kai with a somewhat guilty expression, letting out a deep sigh.

"I know what Liu Wei did a few days ago. I'm standing here today to apologize to you two on his behalf."

"His head is full of fallacies. Don't take his words to heart. I promise you, he will never appear in front of you again."

Liu Zhenguo's sudden apology left all three people present completely bewildered.

Liu Mengyao was the first to react. Recalling what her brother had done these past few days, she also felt really sorry for Jiang Che and Wang Kai, so she apologized along with her father: "I also apologize on behalf of my brother. I'm really sorry, Jiang Che and Wang Kai."

Faced with the apology from this powerful figure in China's military and political circles, Wang Kai was clearly a little slow to process it.

Jiang Che was different. Although he was a little confused when he first saw the scene in front of him, he quickly understood everything.

Liu Zhenguo's apology was indeed sincere, but it also carried a hint of testing.

However, it wasn't a test of him, but a test of Wang Kai.

After all, Grandpa Liu had already apologized to him on Liu Wei's behalf on the phone last night, and this stunt this morning was clearly aimed at Wang Kai.

The reason it's called a test is because, given Liu Zhenguo's extensive network of information, it's impossible that he didn't know that his daughter and Wang Kai had recently become very close.

He must have wanted to take this opportunity to see if Wang Kai was the kind of person who wouldn't let things go when he was in the right, or who would hold a grudge for life over a small grievance.

After all, if he really wants to date his daughter in the future, a narrow-minded person won't be a good match.

The older generation is now so humble, personally swallowing their pride to apologize to the two high school students.

With his best friend's sweetheart among them, how could Jiang Che possibly sit idly by?

After regaining his composure, Jiang Che immediately took a step forward, subtly blocking the still-dazed Wang Kai half a step behind him, a sunny smile playing on his lips.

"Grandpa Liu, you're being too harsh. Instructor Liu is a soldier, and he's decisive and efficient. Besides, his intentions are all for Mengyao's good."

"We can especially understand the feeling of an older brother wanting to protect his younger sister."

At this point, he turned to look at Wang Kai, who was still in a daze behind him, and nudged him lightly with his elbow. "Right, Wang Kai?"

Wang Kai was brought back to his senses by Jiang Che's elbow strike. He looked at Liu Zhenguo, who had a serious expression, and then at Liu Mengyao, who looked apologetic. Finally, he understood what was going on.

"Ah? Yes, yes, yes!" Wang Kai nodded vigorously. "Grandpa Liu, I really didn't take it to heart. I'm not a petty person."

"Moreover... what Instructor Liu said wasn't entirely unreasonable. I'm not good enough yet, so it's normal for Instructor Liu to look down on me."

Sure enough, after hearing what Wang Kai said, the sharpness in Liu Zhenguo's eyes noticeably faded.

What Liu Wei said yesterday did have some impact on Liu Zhenguo. After returning home last night, Liu Zhenguo sat alone in his study and thought a lot.

This included the matter between her daughter and her childhood friend Jiang Che.

Influenced by Liu Wei's evaluation of Wang Kai, he had a preconceived notion that Wang Kai was just a follower who only knew how to follow along. But after today's test, Liu Zhenguo realized that he was wrong.

Putting aside the boy's magnanimity, Liu Zhenguo compared him in his mind to his own son, Liu Wei, who was over thirty years old and spent all his time studying the exchange of interests, always blaming others for his incompetence.

The chubby eighteen-year-old boy in front of me may look simple-minded, but he understands the most important thing about being a person: to reflect on one's own shortcomings.

Liu Zhenguo turned his head to look at Jiang Che again. He thought that the little tricks that the kid had made in the dark were flawless, but in fact, he had seen them all.

This kid's control over people's hearts and his reaction to situations are far beyond what a high school student could achieve; it's simply terrifying.

If Jiang Che didn't have a girlfriend, and if Jiang Che could enter the Liu family, Liu Zhenguo felt he could laugh in his dreams.

Pity.

Liu Zhenguo sighed inwardly. Since Jiang Che had already set his sights on a girl, he would never do anything so low as to force her to break up with him.

He once again turned his gaze to Wang Kai, who was standing to the side.

The fact that Jiang Che has taken a liking to this kid and keeps him by his side all the time means his character and background are definitely not a problem.

Although their family background was ordinary, the Liu family had reached a point where they no longer needed to rely on marriage alliances to enhance their already prosperous status.

If my daughter likes it, and if this kid can really endure hardship and achieve something, it's not impossible to give him a try.

"Hehe, it's good that you didn't take it to heart. Let's leave the past behind and pretend that Liu Wei never existed."

After snapping out of his thoughts, Liu Zhenguo waved his hand with a smile, then raised his wrist to check the time. "It's getting late, let's hurry up and start today's special training."

"You guys come with me."

After Liu Zhenguo finished speaking, he immediately turned around and headed towards the entrance of the underground parking garage behind the apartment building.

Jiang Che pulled Wang Kai, who was standing still, and said, "Let's go."

Wang Kai was still secretly glancing at Liu Mengyao when Jiang Che suddenly tugged at him, causing him to stumble.

After Liu Mengyao and Liu Zhenguo had walked a little further away, Wang Kai lowered his voice and asked excitedly, "Brother Che, did Commander Liu just... acknowledge me?"

"Maybe so, but current approval doesn't mean permanent approval. We'll have to see how you perform in the future."

"Alright, stop thinking about all that and hurry up and catch up."

"Okay, Che-ge!"

Jiang Che and Wang Kai arrived at the garage a step behind, by which time Liu Zhenguo had already driven the SUV from the parking space out of last night.

"Get in the car," Liu Zhenguo said succinctly, looking at the two people who were hurrying over.

Jiang Che opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, while Wang Kai and Liu Mengyao sat side by side in the back.

The two people were very close together.