Chapter 134 - 134 130 Recruiting a Junior

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134: Chapter 130: Recruiting a Junior 134: Chapter 130: Recruiting a Junior After ending the call, Ye Fan said to Lu Chengqiang, “A friend called to meet up, so let’s end our talk here for today. I’ll come visit you again another day.” “Alright, Chief,” Lu Chengqiang replied. Ye Fan reached out and firmly patted Lu Chengqiang’s shoulder, then walked out of the hospital room, got into his car, and drove away from the military hospital. Twenty minutes later, in a high-end leisure chat hall, Ye Fan and Shi Sheng sat face to face. Shi Sheng was dressed in plain civilian clothes, with a buzz cut, tanned skin, a slightly gaunt body that was in fact as tough as steel, bright eyes, and an aura around him that gave one goosebumps. “What would you like to drink?” Ye Fan asked with a smile. “Some plain water,” Shi Sheng replied somewhat woodenly. Ye Fan nodded, turned to the attendant standing by, and said, “Two glasses of plain water.” After the attendant had left, Ye Fan examined Shi Sheng, noticed his slightly furrowed brows, and asked, “Have you encountered something upsetting recently?” “Yes,” Shi Sheng nodded and said, “I’m leaving the military.” Ye Fan was surprised and asked, “Why? The military really needs talents like you. It’s such a waste for you to leave like this. If you trust me, you can tell me, and I’ll help you resolve it. I still have some influence, both in the military and in society.” Ye Fan’s tone was very sincere and touched Shi Sheng. “Thank you for your kindness,” Shi Sheng said, “but unfortunately, my problem isn’t something that human effort can solve.” “What exactly is the problem?” Ye Fan asked with concern. Shi Sheng said, “Do you remember the last martial arts competition? I almost accidentally killed a policewoman on the stage. That was a relapse of my post-war syndrome, an emotional outburst, I lost my sanity.” “Of course, I remember,” Ye Fan nodded. Shi Sheng continued, “Later, I went for a check-up, and the conclusion was that I’m no longer suitable to stay in the military, and I could only return to civilian life so it gradually corrects my condition.” “This is my medication,” he said, pulling a small white plastic medicine bottle from his pocket and placing it on the table, “I have to take this medication for three years, once a day, two pills each time.” Ye Fan picked up the medicine bottle and looked at it carefully. He was familiar with this type of medication, which was used to stabilize emotions; a few members of the Dragon Group were also taking it. Putting the medicine bottle back on the table, Ye Fan couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Psychological issues indeed couldn’t be resolved by human efforts alone. He asked, “Is your post-military career plan set?” “The military has made arrangements, but I don’t want to be a useless person just surviving for the rest of my life,” Shi Sheng said. “What are your plans then?” Ye Fan asked. Looking directly at Ye Fan, Shi Sheng said, “Brother Ye, that day on the arena, I knew you didn’t use your full strength, you were probably only using a third of your power and speed. Since I can no longer serve the country in the military, I should fully pursue my interests. I really love martial arts, really, really love it, even obsessed. So, I want to address you as big brother and learn martial arts from you, is that okay?” At the end, his gaze was filled with pleading. Shi Sheng was several years older than Ye Fan, but he didn’t feel uncomfortable calling Ye Fan big brother. “You can certainly learn martial arts from me. However, there’s no need to make me your big brother, let’s just interact as equals,” Ye Fan said, “We’re not in a criminal organization.” Shi Sheng insisted, “No, I truly respect and acknowledge you.” Ye Fan waved his hand and said, “Perhaps you don’t know, but just before you called me, I was visiting a comrade at the 411 Military Hospital. He’s also a very excellent soldier and had won the title of soldier king once. Unfortunately, he is also facing discharge for a reason similar to yours. I still don’t have the heart to tell him about it.” “That’s really a pity,” Shi Sheng replied with a look of sympathy, and asked, “What’s his name?” “Lu Chengqiang,” Ye Fan said. “Lu Chengqiang? I think I’ve heard that name before,” Shi Sheng thought aloud, “Ah, I remember now. He received the title of soldier king a year before me, but then he disappeared from the public eye. Some speculated that he had joined a covert unit.” Ye Fan smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying. Information about the Dragon Group was sensitive and could not be casually disclosed. Shi Sheng guessed that the information was sensitive and involved national secrets, so he did not inquire further. “Brother Ye, when he’s discharged, could you introduce me to him?” his face filled with anticipation as he asked. “Of course,” Ye Fan replied with a smile. “That’s great!” Shi Sheng exclaimed with joy. Ye Fan chuckled, then asked, “After leaving the military, besides studying martial arts with me, do you have any plans? I mean, for your future livelihood?” “I don’t know,” Shi Sheng said, “Other than fighting and killing, I can’t do much else. I might have a few tens of thousands of dollars severance pay, and I want to start a martial arts school, but that certainly wouldn’t be enough money in Hua Hai City.” “Starting a martial arts school? That’s a good idea,” Ye Fan smiled and said, “If you’re serious about it, I can invest in it.” “Thank you, Brother Ye,” Shi Sheng said happily, without refusal since he had decided to follow Ye Fan. “What do you have in mind for your martial arts school?” Ye Fan asked. After thinking for a moment, Shi Sheng said, “I plan to adopt a practical combat style, to take on some loyal and dependable disciples, not aiming to get rich but just to keep the martial arts school going. Practicing martial arts while running the school, that life would be quite good.” As he spoke, his tanned face showed a look of anticipation. “That wish will definitely be fulfilled. I’ll invest one million dollars, to hold forty-nine percent of your martial arts school’s shares, how does that sound?” Ye Fan proposed. “One million?!” Shi Sheng’s eyes widened, and he quickly exclaimed, “That’s too much, too much.” “Heh, one million is actually rather little. In Hua Hai City, the land is worth its weight in gold, renting a decent space is very expensive,” Ye Fan replied with a smile, shaking his head. Shi Sheng, clearly inexperienced in business, believed what Ye Fan said, and replied ashamedly, “I thought tens of thousands would be enough. I didn’t realize it would be so different.” “Okay then, thanks. However, for the shares, I can only take ten percent,” he said earnestly, “Brother Ye, I know you want to help me, but I have my limits.” “Alright!” Ye Fan laughed heartily, “Since you say it like this, I’ll be honest too. I’ll set up a martial arts school for you to manage, giving you twenty percent of the shares. You mustn’t refuse this.” He knew Shi Sheng wasn’t familiar with commerce, thus he planned 자 to build and then hand over the martial arts school to Shi Sheng. “Okay! Thank you, Brother Ye,” Shi Sheng quickly agreed without any fuss. The two laughed heartily together. After a while, Ye Fan asked, “When will you be discharged?” “A short time would be a week, a long time would be a month,” Shi Sheng replied. “Good! Once you’re out, a martial arts school will be waiting for you!” Ye Fan said with a smile.

Chapter 134 - 134 130 Recruiting a Junior

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