Chapter 276 Who wants to see me?!

The elder raised his hand, his gaze profound, and made a decision that surprised Commander Zhao Tieshan: "Tomorrow, find a suitable time to bring Jiang Jing to see me. I want to talk to him personally."

"Tomorrow? To see you?" Commander Zhao Tieshan was startled, but immediately composed himself, thinking to himself: That kid Jiang Jing has really become a precious gem!

"Yes! I will definitely bring him here safely tomorrow!" Commander Zhao Tieshan suppressed the shock in his heart and immediately accepted the order.

When leaving the study, Commander Zhao Tieshan looked back at the window where the light was still on, feeling filled with emotion.

The next morning, sunlight spilled into the suite.

Jiang Jing had slept exceptionally well; he got up, leisurely finished washing up, and enjoyed the exquisite breakfast delivered by the hotel.

Just as he put down his chopsticks and was about to ponder what look he should sport for his date with Liu Ruyan today, a crisp knock sounded at the suite door.

Jiang Jing raised an eyebrow, silently complaining to himself: "Who is this? Knocking on the door so early in the morning."

Wearing slippers, he walked over slowly and opened the door.

Three people stood outside the door.

Leading them was an elderly man who looked to be about sixty years old, wearing neat casual clothes, his hair combed meticulously, and a gentle smile on his face.

However, his eyes, sharp as a hawk's, and his posture, straight as a pine, could not hide the aura of authority that came from long-term leadership.

Captains Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong stood quietly half a step behind the elder, their expressions respectful, clearly recognizing him.

Looking at this extraordinary elder, Jiang Jing felt a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen him on the news, but he couldn't quite place him at the moment.

Upon seeing Jiang Jing, the elder's smile became even warmer.

He took the initiative to speak, his voice resonant yet gentle: "Comrade Jiang Jing, good morning! Let me introduce myself; I am Commander Zhao Tieshan, from the Central Theater Command."

Commander Zhao Tieshan?!

The head of the Central Theater Command?!

Jiang Jing's brain buzzed; he realized it instantly, his eyes widening slightly.

Good heavens!

What kind of theater commander would personally come to knock on the hotel door of a "common citizen" so early in the morning?!

If this got out, it would probably make everyone's jaw drop.

He quickly regained his composure, suppressed the shock in his heart, and reached out to shake Commander Zhao Tieshan's hand.

With clear eyes and a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing, he said confidently: "Commander Zhao, hello, hello. I didn't expect you to come personally. Please, come in!"

Seeing Jiang Jing's reaction, the look of appreciation in Commander Zhao Tieshan's eyes deepened.

He laughed heartily, gripped Jiang Jing's hand firmly, stepped into the suite, and said cheerfully: "Not bad! Really not bad! Just by looking at you, kid, I can tell you suit my taste!"

"You have ability, you have responsibility, and you've done so many good things for the country."

"I heard you even paid out of your own pocket to provide free Prosthetic limbs to those injured police and military comrades. You have a kind heart!"

"As a person, you are humble but not timid, you have integrity without arrogance—simply excellent! You are far better than many of the arrogant brats under my command!"

Jiang Jing felt a bit embarrassed by Commander Zhao Tieshan's series of high-level praises.

He touched his nose and laughed: "You are really overpraising me. Am I really as good as you say? How come I haven't noticed it myself?"

"Hahaha!" Commander Zhao Tieshan was amused by Jiang Jing's reaction and laughed heartily, patting him firmly on the shoulder. "You really do!"

Jiang Jing invited Commander Zhao Tieshan to sit on the living room sofa and personally poured him a glass of water before asking: "Commander Zhao, you came personally so early in the morning, is there something important?"

Commander Zhao Tieshan restrained his smile, his expression becoming more serious.

He said: "There is indeed an important matter. Yesterday, you created that [Water-powered Engine], and I, along with experts in the relevant fields, conducted a preliminary verification and report overnight."

"The elder attached great importance to the report and was very pleased!"

He paused, looked into Jiang Jing's eyes, and said word for word: "The elder wants to see you and talk to you personally."

"Oh, the elder wants to see me…" Jiang Jing nodded subconsciously, then suddenly realized, his eyes instantly widening.

His voice rose several degrees: "Wait! Are you talking about… that… elder?!"

Watching Jiang Jing go from calm to shocked, Commander Zhao Tieshan couldn't help but smile and nodded affirmatively: "That's right, it is him."

Jiang Jing gasped, his face showing a wry expression.

No wonder Commander Zhao Tieshan, the head of the theater command, was guarding here early in the morning; so that was it.

He immediately put away all casual mannerisms and said seriously: "I see. Then… shall we leave now?"

"Yes, let's go now." Commander Zhao Tieshan stood up, swift and decisive.

This time, even the security team where Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong belonged did not follow.

Commander Zhao Tieshan drove personally, carrying Jiang Jing, drove out of the hotel, and merged into the morning traffic of the Imperial Capital.

In the car, Commander Zhao Tieshan did not put on any airs of a commander, but instead chatted with Jiang Jing about everything under the sun.

From the latest technological trends to some anecdotes in the military, he even occasionally teased Jiang Jing about having many female confidants.

Jiang Jing's occasional novel viewpoints and humorous remarks made Commander Zhao Tieshan laugh heartily.

Having held a high position for many years, surrounded by either respectful subordinates or colleagues who needed to be dealt with cautiously, it had been a long time since a junior dared to chat and joke with him without any pressure.

Jiang Jing made him feel exceptionally comfortable.

Commander Zhao Tieshan became even more determined in his thought: This kid, no matter what, must be tied more closely to the military!

The vehicle drove exceptionally smoothly, passing through several seemingly ordinary but actually heavily guarded checkpoints, and finally entered an area with solemn and grand architectural styles.

The air here seemed to carry a different kind of solemnity.

This was the first time Jiang Jing had personally entered the core power institution of the Dragon Country, so he couldn't help but look around curiously through the car window.

The scene here was different from the grand spectacles seen on television; every building and every tree seemed to contain special significance.

The patrolling guards stood tall with sharp eyes, silently demonstrating the extraordinariness of this place.

The vehicle stopped in front of a simple yet majestic building.

Commander Zhao Tieshan led Jiang Jing out of the car, through internal corridors, and passed several checkpoints that required identity and authorization verification, finally arriving outside an office with a waiting area.

Through a whispered notification from the staff, they learned the elder was currently inside handling some urgent official business and asked them to wait a moment.

Commander Zhao Tieshan nodded, signaling Jiang Jing to sit on the sofa in the waiting area.

During this half-hour wait, Jiang Jing appeared very calm, without the nervousness and anxiety that ordinary people would have when meeting a high-ranking leader.

He just quietly observed the surrounding environment, his eyes filled more with curiosity and contemplation.