Chapter 272 - 272 271 Iron Guard

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272: Chapter 271 Iron Guard 272: Chapter 271 Iron Guard “Understood,” Zhong Xiao took the hat and nodded to Liu Hun, always a man of few words, never inquiring into things he shouldn’t ask about. “Lastly, I wish everyone a pleasant journey!” Liu Hun said with a smile as he patted the two on their shoulders and then glanced down at the hidden eavesdropping device embedded within the square table, which could not escape his X-ray vision. The next day, while having lunch, Qin Yue praised the new square table, “This table is really nice! It looks sturdy and feels comfortable and reliable!” Sitting beside her, Qin Rou also asked Luo Xiangjun with a smile, “Mrs. Luo, I heard this was a gift from a student’s parent from Qingshuigou, right?” Luo Xiangjun proudly spoke about her educational career, “Yes, the student’s parent is a carpenter. This table is robust and durable, so I paid five hundred yuan and took it.” “Master Liu, the coach has arrived, and all the disciples are here,” Li Toutou entered from outside and informed Liu Hun. Having just finished his meal, Liu Hun replied to Li Toutou, “Let’s go, I’ll accompany you and see you off to the airport.” The two left the building and walked to the village entrance, where the disciples from the Lin Family troupe were neatly lined up, waiting to board the bus. Liu Hun waved his hand, and the disciples, one by one, started to board the bus. Just then, a businessman-like man carrying a satchel and accompanied by a younger man pushed through the line of disciples and cheerfully asked Liu Hun, “Excuse me, is this Wanbao Village? I’m here to buy farm goods!” “Yes, you... Cat! Come here, bring this gentleman to your Aunt Qin Yue,” Liu Hun called over a bystander, then sent the businessman off with him. Liu Hun watched the merchant’s back for a moment, then boarded the bus with Li Toutou. The disciples on the bus were harmonious, chatting and boasting, while Li Toutou sat in the back row with Zhong Xiao. After a three-hour drive, they finally arrived at the Hu Group’s publicity department, where, naturally, Huang Zishan, who had volunteered for the task, came to greet them. Upon seeing Liu Hun, Huang Zishan instantly switched to “sparrow mode,” chirping incessantly. Liu Hun led all the disciples into the dressing room; they had already received news that they were to pick up new clothes, so they were all quite excited. “Is everyone ready?” Liu Hun whispered into Huang Zishan’s ear. Huang Zishan playfully gave Liu Hun an OK sign and then, using a loudspeaker, addressed all the disciples, “Hello, brothers from the Lin Family troupe, my name is Huang Zishan, I am the executive assistant to the chairman of the Hu Group and the supervisor for the entirety of this sympathy performance. To highlight the corporate culture of the Hu Group, we have customized uniforms for everyone. Now, I’ll have someone distribute them to you, and you can try them on right away. If anything doesn’t fit, we can make adjustments immediately!” After Huang Zishan finished speaking, a male assistant immediately started distributing stacks of clothes, handing out the outfits, packed in plastic bags, to all the disciples. Just as all the disciples were excitedly preparing to tear open the bags and change, Liu Hun suddenly leaped onto a stool, lifting a sign with writing on it: Everyone strip completely, enter through the left door in turn, no discussing, ignore any other noises, immediately! Liu Hun’s actions stunned all the disciples present, while Huang Zishan, following the instructions Liu Hun had sent her earlier, turned her back and began muttering into the loudspeaker, “If there are any damages or defects, please let me know. Sir, that’s not how you wear the clothes...” As she spoke, her other hand played a recording of the changing room’s chatter and noise. Zhong Xiao and Li Toutou were the first to understand and stripped down without a sound before slipping through the left door. After a few seconds of confusion, although the atmosphere felt strange, the rest of the disciples followed suit, quickly disrobing and then entering through the left door one by one. Once all the Lin Family troupe disciples had departed, Silver Dragon entered the eye! Invincible X-ray Vision! Activate! Liu Hun scanned the pile of carelessly discarded clothes and found four eavesdropping devices hidden in four sets of clothing, presumably planted by the merchant who had squeezed through the crowd earlier. He carefully extracted the four devices. At that moment, Liu Hun pressed a button on a remote control he held, and another door opened, admitting a group of people, as numerous and similarly built as the Lin Family disciples. After everyone had entered, Liu Hun tapped Huang Zishan on the shoulder and handed her the four eavesdropping devices. Huang Zishan nodded slightly, standing on tiptoes and biting Liu Hun’s earlobe whispering, “Don’t worry, they’re all professionals. They’ll follow the script to a tee!” Liu Hun shuddered, taken aback by Huang Zishan’s sneak attack, “Well, I entrust this group of disciples to you. I have matters to attend to back in Wanbao Village, so I’ll be leaving now.” “Leave it to me!” Huang Zishan smiled sweetly at Liu Hun, distributed the eavesdropping devices to four people, and then announced through the loudspeaker, “Everyone, please remove the clothes you’ve just put on. These are for the performance and should not be damaged. Please put back on your original clothes; we are ready to set off!” Everyone began to put on the overcoats, outer pants, and shoes that the Lin Family Troupe’s disciples had taken off, the four selected by Huang Zishan carefully placed the tiny listening devices on themselves. Liu Hun left the changing room and then entered through the door on the left. After entering, it was not another room but a very long tunnel, and at the other end of the tunnel was a very large room. When Liu Hun walked through the tunnel into that room, all the disciples of the Lin Family Troupe and the leaders Lai and Zhong Xiao stood in line, waiting for him in an orderly manner. Though everyone was bare-skinned and somewhat embarrassed, it was fortunate they were all men. Liu Hun dragged over some large cardboard boxes that had been prepared earlier, opened them, and said to Zhong Xiao and Lai, “Zhong Xiao, Lai, come and distribute these items to them.” The two immediately came forward and handed out everything to the Lin Family Troupe’s disciples present. What they received was none other than the uniforms of Imperial University! After the disciples of the Lin Family Troupe as well as Lai and Zhong Xiao had changed, Liu Hun genuinely felt like he was watching a broadcast exercise. It was also fortunate that these people were all young lads who did not look out of place in these uniforms. Once everyone was dressed, the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed. Otherwise, it was like a sunning ground for birds, with that particular thing filling one’s vision. “Today, we are doing this because we are being watched. Everything from Wanbao Village to each one of us, even where I live, is being watched comprehensively,” Liu Hun seriously told everyone. The disciples were all slightly shocked, but since neither Zhong Xiao nor Lai spoke, they dared not discuss it either. “I have a plan, I want to turn you into another kind of person. From actors to Iron Guards, Iron Guards like special forces. Of course, you’ll gain everything you’ve ever dreamed of in your life. But, you’ll also endure hardships beyond your imagination,” Liu Hun finished speaking and then opened another cardboard box beside him, taking out an exquisite wooden box. Suddenly, what no one expected was that Liu Hun kicked over the cardboard box, and with a swish, bundles of cash poured out, leaving all the disciples of the Lin Family Troupe in stunned silence. Liu Hun swept his gaze over everyone and then slowly opened the wooden box in his hand, saying to all present, “Inside here are little badges made to order for the number of you, badges from a special forces unit that once carried countless honors. However, this unit was almost completely decimated in handling an emergency situation. The captain of this unit also retired due to severe injuries.” Saying this, Liu Hun turned his gaze to Zhong Xiao. He could clearly see the tears Zhong Xiao was struggling to hold back, and he continued, “But today, I want to rebuild this legendary and honorable unit and let it prove its glory to the world once more.” After finishing his speech, Liu Hun took out a badge from the wooden box and carefully pinned it on Zhong Xiao’s chest. He then said to everyone, “Let me introduce to you the Captain of the Special Forces Tough Bone Company, Zhong Xiao!” Countless memories and past honors flashed through Zhong Xiao’s mind, all of which he thought had been completely submerged in memory. Yet, he never imagined that Liu Hun would dig them up and brush off the dust, placing them anew in his hands. “I will not disappoint you. I’ll make it shine brightly again!” Zhong Xiao said and then “snap!” saluted Liu Hun with a crisp military salute before turning around and saluting all of the disciples of the Lin Family Troupe. “I’m willing!” Lai, deeply moved, was the first to shout out and then put a badge on his chest. “I’m willing too!” “Me as well!” “...” All the disciples of the Lin Family Troupe were moved, with the incentive of money before and the promise of honor behind, they were all willing to turn from actors into Iron Guards. Once the wooden box was empty and everyone had badges on their chests, Liu Hun nodded with satisfaction and said to everyone present, “From today on, Zhong Xiao is your Company Commander, and Lai is your Deputy Commander. Your mission is simple: penetrate deep into Jun Mountain, protect the Insect Herb Garden, and accept training from Zhong Xiao.” “Yes!” everyone saluted Liu Hun in unison under the leadership of Zhong Xiao. Liu Hun pulled over another heavy wooden box, opened it, and inside were all the top-tier caterpillar fungus, which he had acquired through Xu Chengpeng’s channels. Xu Chengpeng really was a well-connected businessman.

Chapter 272 - 272 271 Iron Guard

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