114: Chapter 114 Zong Zhengyue's Arrival

"Soldiers? What unit would come to Meilin Settlement?"

Currently, they could only reach the Central Military Region and the Southwest Military Region.

The Dark Night Squad of the Central Military Region had Shen Wengang and Luoer, and the Southwest Military Region had Yan Fangfang.

Niu Xingwang was worried that Gong Kaiming would pull some tricks behind his back, so he contacted Oriental Chen immediately.

"Soldiers? How many people came?" Oriental Chen's brows furrowed when he heard that Soldiers had gone to Meilin.

"About a dozen or so," Niu Xingwang replied.

Yan Zhengping had just left, so he shouldn't have reached Meilin yet. Besides, Yan Zhengping's destination was the Northeast Military Region; Meilin had nothing to do with him, so he had no reason to go there.

It was very likely to be people from the Southeast Military Region.

"Continue to observe for now, and contact me when you have more news." Oriental Chen thought about it; a dozen people wouldn't cause any major issues.

...

"This is it. This is the Mercenary Guild established by a businessman in our Meilin. Everyone in the Guild wears this kind of Combat Suit," Mayor Gong said as he led the Soldiers to the entrance of the Mercenary Guild.

Several Soldiers looked around, and indeed, the people patrolling the entrance were wearing Combat Suits.

The Soldier felt this information was very important, so he reported it to Zongzheng Yue via satellite phone.

Zongzheng Yue bristled upon hearing the report.

"What? A civilian force in a small Settlement, and they're all wearing Combat Suits? Is there any justice left? Is there any law left?"

Zongzheng Yue himself had only managed to get 200 sets of Combat Suits from the Southwest Military Region these past two days, and the bill hadn't even been paid yet. He hadn't expected that someone on his own territory was already wearing them. This made Zongzheng Yue suspect that the Combat Suits had flowed out from their Southeast Military Region territory.

No wonder Yan Zhengping didn't let him investigate the origin of the equipment. Was he afraid he would discover this secret all along?

This is outrageous, simply outrageous!

Since the Combat Suits were manufactured by his Southeast Military Region, yet he had to go to the Southwest Military Region to buy them, it was simply outrageous!

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He quickly grabbed his coat, went out, and headed straight for Meilin Settlement.

...

"Another one? And he looks like a high-ranking official?" Niu Xingwang was stunned again when he heard Gu Qingyi's report.

What kind of wind was blowing today? Why was it so strange?

"Commander, this is it." The Soldier waiting at the entrance reported when he saw Zongzheng Yue arrive.

Mayor Gong was already quite worn out at this point. He had been waiting for Left Wen Shan and his group on the roof of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce for quite some time. Before he could even catch his breath, he had to rush back with the Soldiers to greet Zongzheng Yue.

"What is all this? I really regret opening my mouth," Mayor Gong thought, panting.

But as soon as he heard the Soldier call out "Commander," he instantly perked up.

"Oh my goodness! Commander? Zongzheng Yue, Commander of the Southeast Military Region? A Councilor?" Mayor Gong was not a novice in official circles; he had this much insight.

At this moment, he felt no fatigue at all. A big shot had arrived in Meilin; it was about to take off!

However, at this moment, no one noticed Mayor Gong's eager gaze.

Zongzheng Yue looked around, and indeed, the people patrolling the entrance were wearing Combat Suits.

Zhang Yuankui, who was sitting in the Guild office, noticed the unusual activity at the entrance, so he went downstairs and walked out.

"Mayor Gong, why are you at the entrance and not coming in to sit down?" Zhang Yuankui asked with a smile.

"Let me introduce you all. This is the Head of our Mercenary Guild: Celestial Fiend," Mayor Gong hastily stepped forward to introduce.

"And this is?" Zhang Yuankui looked at Mayor Gong and asked.

"This is the Commander of our Southeast Military Region, Commander Zongzheng Yue," Mayor Gong introduced.

"Head Celestial Fiend, I would like to inquire, where did your Guild's Combat Suits come from?" Zongzheng Yue asked eagerly.

"Commander Zong, all of our Combat Suits are provided by the Huatong Chamber of Commerce," Zhang Yuankui, not understanding the situation, did not elaborate.

"Huatong Chamber of Commerce?" Zongzheng Yue had not heard of it.

"Oh, the Huatong Chamber of Commerce is a new one established by a businessman in our Meilin," Mayor Gong explained from the side.

"Excellent! Mayor Gong, please take me to meet the Head of this Huatong Chamber of Commerce," Zongzheng Yue said happily.

He thought to himself that the Combat Suits must have come from this Huatong Chamber of Commerce.

"Ah? Councilor Zong, how about we have a simple meal first, rest for a bit, and then I'll take you over?" Mayor Gong had finally met a Councilor, and he had to find an opportunity to build some connections.

"No need for a meal, lead the way!" Zongzheng Yue commanded with an unquestionable expression.

"Oh, alright!" Mayor Gong dared not refuse and hastily agreed.

So, the group, in a grand procession, headed towards the Huatong Chamber of Commerce.

It was at this moment that Zongzheng Yue noticed the distinctiveness of Meilin Settlement.

The streets were bustling with people, and there were various small vendors on both sides. Such an atmosphere was rare across the entire country.

However, he did not say anything. Yusu Province had always been an economically prosperous region with thriving commerce, perhaps this was the business gene ingrained in its very bones.

Soon, the group arrived at Niu Xingwang's office.

"Councilor Zong, this is the big Boss of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce, Niu Xingwang," Mayor Gong introduced.

"Boss Niu, this is Commander Zong of our Southeast Military Region."

"Commander Zong, it's an honor!" Niu Xingwang quickly greeted him.