Chapter Twelve: The Courtyard Deepens

  "Old He, Old Zhu, I'm not being biased, I just can't stand their behavior. Although there are many factions within the military, those who do political work want to drive out all of us old folks! Isn't that too much? Hmph, people's hearts are not enough!"

  "Old Wang, have you thought it through?"

  Old Zhu finally spoke up!

  "Old Zhu, you know my temper, once I've made up my mind, not even a nine-headed cow can change it! Besides, this is what we old codgers owe that young whippersnapper! Four years ago, you were aware of the orders from above, weren't they severe? If I hadn't slammed my fist on the table, humph! Just taking the fall for someone else would've been enough to kill me! Just thinking about it makes me choke with rage!"

  Guo Pu's eyes flashed with a hint of unusual color as he looked at Wang Changhe, who was somewhat excited, and his heart suddenly warmed up!

  "Alright Old Wang, what's past is past! Since you've made up your mind on this matter, I basically agree with you, but we still need to go back and discuss it thoroughly!"

  Zhu Lao stared at Wang Lao and said: "The three of us are not enough, let's find a few more old guys!"

  He Lao nodded and said: "Right! Better be safe!"

  Zhu Lao looked at Guo Pu with a serious face, as if he wanted to see through him: "Young man, these words shouldn't be said to you! But you young man grew up under our watchful eyes, we know what kind of person you are. Many things have changed after not seeing each other for years! People's hearts are separated by a layer of skin, I can't bind you with just loyalty! After all, it is the country that owes you!"

  "Grandfather Zhu, what's worrying you?"

  "Your skills are among the best in the military, but many things aren't just about being skilled. Do you know what's most important for a soldier? Loyalty! You don't even have an identity now, if something unexpected happens, we old folks will be hunted down and killed!"

  Guo Pu had carried out many top-secret missions before, and it was no exaggeration to say that he had been through nine deaths and one life. But he had never felt as tense as he did today!

  A few republics have only one military big shot, and at the same time, they also recommend him to do something. Will this thing be small?

  Moreover, Zhu Lao said it was so serious that Guo Pu himself wanted to retreat!

  As for martial arts skills, Guo Pu is not bragging. At least in the Security Guard Regiment four years ago, if he acknowledged being second, no one dared to acknowledge being first!

  But Guo Pu is not a bodyguard on the surface, he is forever a gun buried in the deepest place!

  When they saw Guo Pu, he didn't say a word. Zhu Lao said calmly: "Alright! Give you three days to think about it, we'll also look for a few more candidates. Skill is one aspect, the most important thing is that at the critical moment, you must have the spirit of sacrificing yourself for the greater good! That Lin family kid isn't bad either, he's just too ambitious! For now, we can still keep him under control, don't worry!"

  Congratulations to Old Zhu and the group of old people. To put it bluntly, they all have a military flavor in their work. Although they are quite old, they can't be considered qualified politicians. The hot blood of soldiers determines that even if they have the potential to be politicians, they can't become that kind of person!

  Because they are soldiers! Just care about one thing, which is national security!

  "That's okay, let's make some extra preparations!"

  He Lao burst out laughing and gave Guo Pu a hearty slap on the shoulder!

  "Alright! It's settled then!"

  The old king stood up and said: "Get out of here, kid! I'm going to have a good talk with these two old guys!"

  Watching three old men go upstairs, Guo Pu had no choice but to find Wang Si Ru by himself!

  Wang Si Rui was lying on the sofa in her bedroom at this time, still holding a book in her hand, but she was distracted!

  Guo Pu floated in like a ghost, and when he reached her side, she didn't even feel it! Guo Pu's nimble hands grasped the fullness of her chest, and Wang Si Rui let out a loud shriek, looking at Guo Pu with a pout: "You're being naughty! Are you done talking?"

  "It's all over! A few old guys chased me away!"

  Kuang Pu said frankly!

  "Then I'll send you back!"

  "Sleep in your room tonight!"

  Wang Si Rui's face turned red, but her eyes showed a hint of coquetry: "You're asking for death! I'll take you home!"

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  Not far from the Forbidden City is a very famous street, that is the former Qing Dynasty's illustrious Wangye Street, almost all of the famous princes' mansions are on this street!

  A large mansion with seven openings, the depth of which is unknown. The front part was originally the famous Gong Wang Fu of the Qing Dynasty. The owner of this Gong Wang Fu, Prince Gong, was the one who had an ambiguous relationship with Empress Dowager Cixi. However, he was not the most powerful owner of this palace. If we talk about the most powerful owner of Gong Wang Fu, it should be its first-generation owner, Heshen!

  The Gong Wang Fu is also known as the Small Forbidden City, it was built exactly like the Forbidden City but on a much smaller scale.

  After the founding of the country, a group of famous marshals and top leaders of the Republic once lived here! However, now it has changed owners!

  In a small courtyard deep in the Gong Wang Fu, there was a room decorated with an ancient charm, completely in the style of the Qing dynasty. Next to the taishi chair, under the middle hall, stood an old phonograph! Beside it was an incense burner! The smoke curled up, and the whole room emitted a faint yet heart-warming fragrance, which was none other than the priceless dragon's saliva incense!

  An old man sat with his eyes closed in a reclining chair, and beside him on another chair was also seated a person, a young man!

  Master Lin!

  That bodyguard called Tieyu is not by his side!

  The old man's hair was all white, but his face didn't have a single wrinkle, with a ruddy complexion, as if he were deep in thought with his eyes closed, or perhaps dozing off. However, Lin Gongzi didn't dare make a sound, and just sat there stupidly. In his profound eyes, the gentle breeze and clouds had disappeared, looking down on everything with only reverence.

  The old man was as still as a pine tree, but his whole body exuded an air of quiet yet majestic power. Even with his eyes closed, he inspired great awe in the hearts of others! This kind of aura could truly be said to be looking down on the world with disdain.

  "Xiao Feng, you're being reckless!"

  The old man didn't open his eyes, but slowly opened his mouth to speak, his voice low and sonorous. Lin Gongzi hastily straightened up, walked to the old man's side, picked up a small, ancient-colored teapot next to the incense burner, three white and slender fingers steadily holding the teapot, poured a cup of warm green tea for the old man, and respectfully handed it over. Only then did Lin Gongzi retreat!

  The old man still didn't open his eyes, took the teacup like that, and slowly opened his eyes after taking a light sip!

  A flash of sharp light passed by, and the old man's eyes seemed to carry two extremely fierce auras, which swept Lin Gongzi lightly.

  "You young people's business, I don't want to know, but you yourself must know what you're doing! Don't let us old guys down! Understand?"

  The old man looked at the vigorous and spirited man in front of him, feeling very satisfied!

  "Your teachings, Xiaofeng has remembered them in his heart. However, this time's matter seems like someone is intentionally making things difficult for me!"

  Lin Gongzi smiled respectfully and said.

  "What's the difficulty? What's not difficult? Four years ago, I could hold down one and lift you up! Now, I can still hold it down!"

  The old man spoke casually, but the tone of his words had an air of supremacy that even Wang Changhe didn't have!