Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"So this is what Deng Zhi does?"

Xiao Zhan said in great shock.

He had previously suspected that Deng Zhi had various identities.

But I never thought about it that way.

Xiao Huai'an calmly said, "Your brother Deng Zhi has always been cautious and discreet. He holds enormous wealth, yet he walks on a knife's edge. One wrong step and he could be doomed. But high risk comes with high reward."

Do you know what I mean?

Xiao Zhan nodded as if he understood and said, "Grandpa, Deng Zhi asked me to go to Syria with him to be responsible for his safety. Actually, I've never understood why he insists on having me go with him. With his abilities, he could easily have transferred people from the special forces to protect him. Why does he have to make me go with him?"

At this moment, Uncle Yu walked in from outside and said, "Commander, it's time to set off."

Xiao Huai'an stood up and said, "Xiao Zhan, I have to go to a meeting now. Your analysis is very correct. Deng Zhi asked you to come with him, but his real intention is not what it seems. I guess he is looking for someone who can succeed him, and you are one of the candidates he has chosen."

Xiao Huai'an's words were like a bombshell...

The explosion terrified and shocked Xiao Zhan.

He said, puzzled, "Deng Zhi wants me to take his business? Why didn't he just tell me directly?"

Xiao Huai'an took the coat sent by Uncle Yu and put it on, saying, "Xiao Zhan, your Brother Deng should be fifty years old this year. Logically speaking, he should be full of energy at this age, but I heard that his health is not good. Doing this kind of thing is particularly demanding, and it involves many interests from all sides. Not only do you have to be meticulous at all times, but you also have to keep a clear head and have strong personal coordination skills. Moreover, this kind of thing is not something that anyone can do, nor is it something that can be mastered in three to five days or one or two months. It requires a period of time to get involved and learn the operational skills and core management model."

"Most importantly, you also need to gain the approval of the capital behind the scenes."

After listening to the old man's words, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but ask, "Grandpa, how do you know all this so clearly?"

"Could it be that you're one of them?"

Xiao Huai'an smiled calmly and said, "I am not anyone's front man. When your Uncle Yu and I left the army, we established Xiao's Enterprise to provide special weapons and equipment for the military. We couldn't stand some people who abused their power for personal gain, or even committed embezzlement and corruption. You can understand the hardships we went through. Back then, I couldn't stand those people using inferior military equipment as a tool for personal enrichment and making money. I secretly investigated for a while and found that the money in the hands of these big shots was flowing to a certain place. However, due to the great resistance at the time, my investigation was like touching someone else's cheese, or even affecting the whole body. In the end, a big shot at the top talked to me and told me to stop, so I stopped investigating."

"Alas, all crows are black!"

Xiao Zhan's eyes flickered a few times before he asked, "Grandpa, if your guess is correct, what should I do?"

Xiao Huai'an looked at Xiao Zhan and said earnestly, "Act according to the circumstances, and plan carefully before you act. There's a saying: if you can't change the world, you must learn to accept reality."

Xiao Zhan looked at the old man in surprise. These words coming from the old man's mouth surprised and even disappointed Xiao Zhan.

Looking into Xiao Zhan's eyes, Xiao Huai'an continued, "Sometimes people need to learn to be flexible. When you face a reality that you can't change, you do need courage to face it. The fact that you can realize this is itself a form of growth. You need to know that accepting reality is not compromise, but rather making time to change what can be changed, giving yourself the time and necessary support."

"You brat, you'd better understand what I'm saying."

After Xiao Huai'an finished speaking, he gave Xiao Zhan a deep look, then turned and strode away.

Uncle Yu whispered, "Xiao Zhan, sometimes being willing to compromise is a skill, and also a way to protect yourself."

After saying that, Uncle Yu quickly went to catch up with Xiao Huai'an...

Xiao Zhan shook his head. He didn't fully understand what the two elders meant; the meaning was too profound, and he needed some time to digest it.

"Beep beep beep".

Suddenly my phone rang.

The caller ID showed it was from Ruan Hongxia.

After answering the call, Xiao Zhan asked, "Mr. Ruan, what's the matter?"

On the other end of the phone, Ruan Hongxia said, "Boss, I just talked to Supervisor Qin about the next steps in our work plan. She gave me a very good suggestion and plan, which I think is excellent. I've sent the detailed plan to your phone."

Xiao Zhan said directly, "President Ruan, just follow Qin Huanhuan's plan. She will be in charge of the specific operations."

Ruan Hongxia: "Boss, won't you take a look at the proposal?"

Xiao Zhan: "No need, I believe in Qin Huanhuan's abilities."

Ruan Hongxia: "Okay, boss."

Xiao Zhan hung up the phone and walked out of the study. He saw his mother sitting in the living room, seemingly waiting for him.

Before rushing forward, he asked, "Is Mom alright?"

Lin Wanrong asked, "Son, what's going on between you and that girl named Qin Huanhuan?"

"You haven't actually developed feelings for him, have you?"

Xiao Zhan was immediately speechless and said, "Mom, what do you mean by developing real feelings? I'm serious, okay?"

Lin Wanrong rolled her eyes in exasperation and said, "You're not a good match. Can you be happy marrying a country girl?"

"You can just have some fun with her. What kind of decent person can a girl who sells her body for money be?"

"Can she be our Xiao family's daughter-in-law?"

"Won't the whole capital laugh their heads off then?"

"Thud!"

Xiao Zhan lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and held it in his mouth, wanting the nicotine to quickly calm him down…

"Phew~~."

Ten seconds later, Xiao Zhan exhaled a puff of smoke and calmly looked at his mother, saying, "Mom, what era are we living in? Why are you still talking about marrying someone of equal social standing? In your opinion, Lin Ruoxi and I are a perfect match. Don't you know what kind of woman she is?"

"Although Qin Huanhuan came from a poor family and lived with adoptive parents, she never experienced the warmth and happiness of family affection. She was self-reliant, independent, and had self-respect. She was admitted to Tsinghua and Peking Universities, and she earned her tuition and living expenses by working. She even sold her virginity to save her sister who was not related to her by blood. Doesn't such a girl deserve my love?"

Lin Wanrong trembled slightly with anger, her face pale. She huffed, "Son, why won't you listen to your mother? So many wealthy young ladies in the capital are eager to be with you, why do you insist on choosing this kind of woman?"

"Anyway, your dad and I don't agree."

Xiao Zhan: "Mom, I'll make the decisions about my marriage."