Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 110: Chapter 109: [I Am a Meritorious Minister]

Following behind Cang Lang, Ye Tianchen, carrying his backpack, walked over, only to find that while Cang Lang went through smoothly, he was stopped by two armed soldiers.

”According to the rules, you are not allowed to bring any items inside. Please put down your backpack and raise your hands. We are going to conduct a search!” one of the soldiers, holding a submachine gun and looking very serious, said to Ye Tianchen.

”A search? What if you find out I’m not wearing any underwear? That’s not okay!” Ye Tianchen said, jokingly laughing.

”Please cooperate, or we can’t let you in,” the other soldier said, glaring at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen glanced at the two armed soldiers. He wasn’t trying to make things difficult for them, but the backpack contained gifts for his mother and sister brought from America. If it got lost or damaged, Ye Tianchen would be heartbroken, so he wasn’t going to put it down. As for raising his hands to be searched, Ye Tianchen found it even more impossible to perform such a surrender-like gesture.

Firm and unyielding, that was how Ye Tianchen behaved in the apocalypse. Even back then, when he was still weak, facing opponents stronger than himself, he would fight with all his might, seeking a sliver of chance to escape. This was why he soon became a Divine-level superpower expert. With every life-and-death battle, he gained a deeper understanding of Superpower Skills.

”Hey, Cang Lang, didn’t you see your soldiers don’t want to let me in? Aren’t you going to think of something?” Ye Tianchen shouted loudly at Cang Lang, who had walked ahead.

Cang Lang turned to look at Ye Tianchen; he was really getting angry now, and decided that after Ye Tianchen met with Vice Chairman Yang Yi, he would go all out and give this kid a harsh lesson, to stop him from always acting so carelessly and looking for trouble.

”Can’t you just follow the rules? Put down your backpack and submit to the search, then follow me inside,” Cang Lang said, annoyed, looking at Ye Tianchen.

”That won’t work. There are precious items in my backpack, and I am not going to put it down,” Ye Tianchen said, defiantly looking at Cang Lang.

”You... do you know who you’re going to meet? It’s Elder Yang. Put your bag down right now and come inside with me,” Cang Lang shouted angrily at Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen glanced at Cang Lang. He had no interest in meeting any important figures; he wouldn’t have come if it wasn’t to gauge Cang Lang’s strength—one of the top three War Kings of China. Now that the rules were so strict, he decided to forget it.

With that thought, Ye Tianchen, backpack in tow, turned around and started walking out, to Cang Lang’s utter exasperation. They had already reached the door and delayed enough as it was. Vice Chairman Yang Yi must have been waiting for a while. If Ye Tianchen actually didn’t go in now, wouldn’t all the effort be in vain?

”You, stop right there! Stop! Can’t you just go in with your backpack?” Cang Lang, having no other choice, compromised.

”That’s more like it. Uncle Cang Lang, seeing how bitter you look, I’ll give you some face. Let’s go!” Ye Tianchen said with a mischievous smile.

However, the two armed soldiers at the entrance of the staircase wouldn’t let Ye Tianchen pass, not even considering Cang Lang’s status. In a word, without putting down the backpack and submitting to a search, entry was not possible.

”Commander Cang, we really can’t make this call. It’s a strict order,” one of the armed soldiers said earnestly.

”Ah, Uncle Cang Lang, looks like your influence isn’t big enough, huh...” said Ye Tianchen, teasingly laughing.

”Stop stirring things up, kid. It’s all because you refuse to follow the rules,” Cang Lang said irritably.

”Commander Cang, we truly can’t bend the rules. If it’s necessary to break them, then you should call Vice Chairman Yang Yi and ask for instructions...” another soldier suggested.

Cang Lang thought it over and knew he couldn’t blame the two sentinels. To protect Elder Yang, strict regulations were indispensable. Ye Tianchen was just too troublesome. How he wanted to flatten the kid with a punch.

After making a call to Yang Yi and speaking for a bit, Cang Lang got approval and was finally able to bring Ye Tianchen in.

Ye Tianchen followed behind Cang Lang into the three-story building. Although he had already sensed there were experts around, he was still somewhat surprised. In the building, every five meters, there were two camouflaged soldiers stationed like statues, motionless. Ye Tianchen used his Superpower Perception to sense something extraordinary about these people—they were all experts with powerful Inner Strength emanating from them. In this three-story building, there were definitely no less than nearly a hundred such individuals.

Thump, thump, thump!

Cang Lang ascended to the third floor and knocked twice on a door at the end of the hallway. After hearing Yang Yi’s voice from inside, Cang Lang opened the door and led Ye Tianchen inside.

”Boss, Ye Tianchen has been brought here!” Cang Lang stood in front of Yang Yi and respectfully spoke.

”Hmm, you can leave now,” Yang Yi glanced at Cang Lang and said.

Cang Lang gave Ye Tianchen a look, signaling him to not be presumptuous, but of course, Ye Tianchen wouldn’t care about such things.

Ye Tianchen looked around and spotted a water dispenser; he was indeed a bit thirsty. Without considering the presence of the mighty Yang Yi, he walked over to the dispenser, took a paper cup, and helped himself to a drink, gulping it all down.

”Are you Ye Tianchen?” Yang Yi asked after giving Ye Tianchen a look.

”Yes, what instructions does the big official have for me?” Ye Tianchen got himself another cup of water and asked with a smile.

”Don’t you think you’re being too presumptuous? Do you know who I am?” Yang Yi asked in a stern voice.

”Of course I do. An elderly man busy with daily affairs, I sometimes see you on TV. You seem younger than you do on the screen; looks like the makeup artist didn’t do a great job. You should probably change them!”

Ye Tianchen spoke casually without any regard for Yang Yi’s status. If anyone else had seen or heard him, they would have been astounded. Yang Yi was an influential figure; just the thought of him could make ordinary people tremble, and many would go weak at the knees at the sight of him. Yet there was Ye Tianchen, looking totally at ease and unfazed; he really was a bit badass.

”I’ve heard about your deeds; it seems the Ye family has a fine grandson. Ye Yuanshan will be very pleased,” Yang Yi said with a smile.

”Whether the old man is pleased or not, I wouldn’t know. All I know is that I’m very happy and want to go home now. If Vice Chairman Yang doesn’t have anything for me, I would prefer to leave,” Ye Tianchen said after downing another cup of water and scratching his head.

”Are you that busy? I was hoping to discuss with you the events of your trip to the M country...” Yang Yi thought for a moment before asking.

”A bit!” Ye Tianchen replied unapologetically.

”Alright then, you may leave. I was thinking about discussing a way to promote your father a few ranks; it seems you wouldn’t be interested. I’ll have Cang Lang escort you out,” Yang Yi sighed and said.

Ye Tianchen was about to leave after speaking, but when he heard Yang Yi’s remark, he immediately stopped and turned around, still looking rather accusatory as he said, ”Now, Vice Chairman Yang, that’s where you’re wrong. How could you not mention such an important matter earlier? I’m very interested. I might not have any other talents, but I’m patriotic and care about the people. This time, I’ve made a significant contribution to the nation, and I ought to be rewarded, right? I don’t need millions; my dad has been a committed official for years, never corrupt or degenerate—it’s time he got promoted!”

In this life, Ye Tianchen’s greatest wish was to see his parents and sister live happily and achieve their dreams. His father Ye Hong had been an official for years, but the Ye family’s decline had offered him little support. In the Eastern bureaucratic system, you couldn’t advance without someone above pulling strings; no matter how good your performance was, it was worthless if the top brass didn’t see it. Although Ye Hong was diligent, he struggled to climb higher. Last time, he managed to become the Party Secretary of H City by exploiting the Qi family’s canceled engagement, but it seemed like climbing any higher would be quite difficult.

”You made a contribution to the nation? How come I don’t know about this?” Yang Yi pretended to be clueless as he asked.

”Really? You don’t have to play games with me, Elder. My contribution was huge. If it weren’t for me, the mission would have never been completed. From the moment I landed in Washington...”

Ye Tianchen talked incessantly, recounting everything that happened from his arrival in Washington to his return and the details of drinking two cups of water in Yang Yi’s office before finally sitting down and chugging another cup.

Yang Yi observed Ye Tianchen and was inwardly astonished. At just twenty years old, Ye Tianchen possessed such skills, and his antics in Washington, almost storming the White House and having Hei Bama invite him for a meal, were quite bold. It was amazing he’d even thought of having Hei Bama invite him to dine. If others knew about this, they would surely be dumbfounded.

”So, can my dad get a triple promotion?” Ye Tianchen looked at Yang Yi and asked.

”Hmm, indeed there’s some minor contribution. I’ll consider it. Go back for now,” Yang Yi looked at Ye Tianchen and said.

”Elder, you can’t be kidding around like this, right? Isn’t this just toying with me? No way, you must promise to give my dad a triple promotion first. Otherwise, who would dare do your bidding in the future? I returned from a life-and-death situation and definitely deserve credit as a worthy contributor. You can’t just let down those of us who serve you, right? No wonder Cang Lang always looks so miserable...”

As Ye Tianchen spoke, he mimicked a sympathetic expression for Cang Lang, leaving Yang Yi speechless. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)