Wei Xinghuo couldn’t, and wouldn’t, accept such an outcome. With a thud, he dropped to his knees, shuffling forward on them, trying to cling to Wei Kangnian’s legs.
But Wei Kangnian, true to his military roots, was a man of his word. Moments ago, he’d been full of regret, yet now his face turned steely and unyielding.
Seeing Wei Xinghuo approach, he waved a hand sharply, and the guards beside him immediately stepped forward, kicking Wei Xinghuo away with a single blow.
“Zhou Jingshan, you’ve got to plead for me! Didn’t we have an agreement back then…?”
Seeing Wei Kangnian’s genuine fury, Wei Xinghuo scrambled toward Zhou Jingshan, begging him to put in a good word.
But Zhou Jingshan’s mind was as clear as a mirror; he understood the situation better than anyone.
The moment he saw Commander Wei Kangnian slap himself, Zhou Jingshan knew exactly how this would end.
So, quick as a flash, Zhou Jingshan turned on his heel, darting to the side to hide while hastily explaining to Commander Wei Kangnian.
“Commander, don’t listen to his nonsense! I was indeed deceived by him before and brought people to move against the Young Marshal, but isn’t this just a case of the flood washing over the Dragon King’s temple?”
“I’m truly sorry about that!”
Zhou Jingshan flipped sides faster than turning a page, but Wei Kangnian, a man who tolerated no deceit, saw right through his guilt.
“About today’s events, you’d better give me a thorough explanation afterward.”
With that, Wei Kangnian turned to Xu Fei.
“Young Marshal, you truly live up to the title. It seems the military higher-ups weren’t just throwing it around when they gave it to you, I, this old man, really misjudged you!”
Though the words sounded a bit odd, Xu Fei understood.
Wei Kangnian, the Capital Commander, had held a high position for years, weathering countless storms.
That pride ingrained in his bones wasn’t built in a day or two. For him to change his tune and say such things was his subtle way of offering an apology.
After all, getting this old man to call him “Young Marshal” to his face was no small feat!
Xu Fei’s biggest enemy in the capital was still the Red Buddha Society, and he had no need to make more foes.
Besides, aside from a bit of a temper, Wei Kangnian had no major flaws, so Xu Fei graciously gave him an out.
“Commander, you’re making it sound too serious. Let bygones be bygones, as long as we can put the past behind us moving forward, that’s enough.”
“Hahaha! Well said, ‘put the past behind us,’ Young Marshal, you’re right, we’ll definitely let it go.”
“I hear you’re planning to establish yourself in the capital going forward. If you face any difficulties, feel free to come to me, no need to hold back!”
With the old grudges finally laid bare, Wei Kangnian regained his usual demeanour.
After saying this, he clasped his hands toward Xu Fei, then got into his car and drove off without a backward glance.
Once Wei Kangnian had left, another convoy arrived in a cloud of dust.
“Young Marshal, where’s Commander Wei? Are you alright?”
It was Bai Zhan, who’d rushed over after receiving Xu Fei’s call, worried that Wei Kangnian might settle old scores with him.
Xu Fei smiled faintly, patted his shoulder, and said,
“No need to worry, I’ve made peace with that old man.”
