Chapter 66: Join the Military?

At the dinner table, after a few toasts, Chu Tiange asked Ye Huang, "Older Brother, are you not doing the old business anymore? Why did you think of coming back to Yucheng?"

Since he didn't know if Older Brother had revealed his identity to the beauties present, Chu Tiange spoke very cautiously.

"No, I'm not doing it anymore. That line of work isn't a long-term plan. Anyway, I've made enough money. Coming back to the country to find a stable job and live a comfortable life is much better than before. But you, how did you become the captain of the special forces team?"

Ye Huang took a sip of wine and casually replied, remembering that when he saved this kid, he was still a pirate in the Malacca Strait. How did he become a military man so quickly?

"Ha ha, Older Brother, you don't know. At that time, I was ordered to infiltrate the pirates as an undercover agent. Unfortunately, my identity was exposed, and they surrounded me. If it weren't for Older Brother's timely rescue, I would have lost my life there."

Chu Tiange shook his head. He still felt incredibly lucky to have survived. If it weren't for Older Brother's sudden appearance and rescue, he would have become a ghost in the Malacca Strait.

"No wonder. I was wondering when pirates would have the skills of special forces. Did you face any punishment when you returned?"

Ye Huang understood that military missions usually came with rewards for success and penalties for failure. Last time, this kid almost lost his life, and whether the mission was completed was still uncertain.

"No, the thing the military wanted me to get was already in my hands when Older Brother saved me. So, the mission was successfully completed thanks to Older Brother's timely help."

"That's nothing. We're brothers, so don't be so formal. Let's have a drink. If I need help in Yucheng in the future, I'll find you."

Seeing Chu Tiange's polite demeanor, Ye Huang smiled and raised his glass.

"Older Brother, rest assured. My life was saved by you. From now on, your matters are my matters. Just give me a call, and I'll do whatever it takes, even if it costs me my life."

Chu Tiange raised his glass, solemnly said this to Ye Huang, and then clinked glasses and drank it down in one go.

"Ha ha, it's not that serious. Those days of living on the edge are over. You don't need to risk your life all the time. In the future, I'll just ask you to handle some small things."

"True! To be honest, my father is the Chief of Staff of the Southwest Military Region, Chu Qingkang. I can't speak for other places, but in the Southwest, his word carries a lot of weight. If you have any problems, feel free to call me. I, Chu Tiange, will definitely help you."

Chu Tiange's words made Ye Huang's eyebrows raise, and the four women listening to their conversation also changed their expressions.

Although Ye Huang had sensed that Chu Tiange came from a prominent family, he didn't expect it to be this powerful.

"Ha ha, you kid, I really didn't see it coming. With such a strong family background, you still went to the Malacca Strait. Was it to earn military merit?"

Ye Huang playfully punched Chu Tiange and laughed.

"A bit of that. Mainly, my father believes that soldiers must go through dangerous situations to be truly tested. Without experiencing life and death, a soldier can never be a true soldier."

Chu Tiange laughed and didn't deny it. His father had sent him to the Malacca Strait for a few months. A soldier who hasn't experienced life and death isn't a true soldier, which was his father's consistent belief.

"Your father is indeed willing to let you go through such trials. But soldiers do need to be tested. The people have been living in peace for too long, and we never know when someone might point a gun at us. That's when you and your comrades will have to step up."

"Of course! It's our duty as soldiers. If it benefits the country, we will face life and death. We won't avoid it because of personal gain or loss. We are trained for a thousand days to be used in one. When the time comes, we must step up, and I have no regrets about that."

"Older Brother, since you're not doing that business anymore, are you interested in joining the military and helping me out?"

In fact, after hearing that Older Brother was no longer a killer, Chu Tiange had already considered recruiting him into the military, but he hadn't mentioned it until now.

"Join the military? I'll pass. I've finally found some peace, and I don't want to disrupt it. Let me be a teacher for a while. If you need my help, just call me."

"Alright! I'll have my father get you a National Security Bureau badge. It will make things easier for you in Yucheng."

Chu Tiange understood that Older Brother didn't want to be constrained, but he was also very pleased with the latter part of the statement.

"You kid, you're trying to get me involved with you. Fine, I might need to handle some things in Yucheng, so a badge would be useful."

"But let's be clear, don't bother me with trivial matters, or I'll scold you."

"Ha ha, don't worry, Older Brother. I understand. I won't ask you to step in unless it's absolutely necessary. Besides, giving you a badge is for your convenience."

Chu Tiange smiled and agreed. Things in Yucheng weren't too complicated. The crackdown in the past two years had taken care of most of the troublemakers, and the rest had become more cautious.

Chu Tiange felt a sense of gratitude for giving Older Brother this identity, and Ye Huang understood this and didn't refuse the offer.

While Ye Huang and Chu Tiange spoke casually, Xiao Lin, Qin Yue, and the other three women were shocked. The talk of not doing that business and living on the edge sounded very bloody to them.

Although they didn't know what Ye Huang had done in the past, they now understood that this "idiot" had a hidden past.

At least the ability to take down a dozen people with ease wasn't something an ordinary person could do.

Chu Qingyun, who had a deep grudge against Ye Huang, saw her brother's respectful attitude toward this "idiot" and remembered how he returned from the Malacca Strait, covered in injuries and nearly losing his life. She realized that this guy, who always smiled mischievously, had a strength that was completely different from his appearance.

"Hmph! I never thought this big idiot was my brother's savior. It looks like I can't take revenge on him."

Muttering this in frustration, Chu Qingyun deflated.