Chapter 99: This Flourishing Age as You Desired

Inside the restaurant, a crowd had long been waiting. The moment Li Yunlong entered, he was greeted by enthusiastic applause. A sea of pale heads filled his view.

“Welcome, Commander Li,” a middle-aged man stepped forward first, extending both hands toward him.

Li Yunlong lightly clasped the man's hands.

“This is Secretary Liang...” Wang Lang helped with the introductions.

Most of the others were elderly men with graying hair.

“This is Minister Zhang, who used to oversee education...”

“This is Advisor Li, who also took part back then...”

“This is Director Wang, a fellow native of the Dabie Mountains, just like you...”

...

After a long while, Wang Lang finished introducing everyone. Among them, only a few still held official posts; the rest were retired officials.

Originally, they had planned to visit the military camp, but upon hearing that Wang Lang had brought Li Yunlong into the city, they specifically arranged this banquet here.

Li Yunlong was at the center of attention, with everyone eagerly asking him questions. He raised his voice, boasting loudly.

“Those bandits? They’re all born under the Dog sign—only know how to bully the weak and fear the strong!”

“These damned devils have no honor. You save them, and they’ll bite your hand off. I told my men, don’t take prisoners from these sonsofbitches!”

“The most dangerous time? A bullet grazed my scalp. Look at the top of my head—isn’t this patch bald?”

...

The meal was full of laughter and joy. Many of the retired officials had shed tears several times. Even the usually stern Secretary, who always maintained a strict demeanor in front of the media, found his eyes reddening as Li Yunlong bragged about fighting the enemy in close combat.

As they prepared to leave, the Secretary held Li Yunlong’s hand: “We’re not the military, so we don’t have much to offer—just some first aid supplies, clothing, food, and a few civilian goods and books. If you don’t mind, shall I have someone send them to you?”

“Thank you very much, Secretary,” Li Yunlong laughed heartily.

Several other retired cadres also came forward to exchange greetings. Those with close ties promised him weapons and ammunition; others with means offered food and medical supplies.

Li Yunlong chuckled inwardly.

The food was delicious.

The wine was good.

Bragging felt great.

But the best part was all these valuable goods he could now get.

He already anticipated the envious looks his comrades would give him when he returned.

Gazing at the splendid, golden-hued private dining room and the beautiful cityscape outside, his heart stirred with a barely contained excitement.

“Brother Li, shall we take a walk?” Wang Lang approached and asked.

“It’s getting late. Let’s head back,” Li Yunlong said. “Help me pack up the remaining wine.”

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“That goes without saying,” Wang Lang smiled. “When we get back, let’s visit the camp. Everyone wants to see you.”

Li Yunlong fell silent for a moment, then nodded.

He was truly curious about the soldiers in this world.

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