2024-07-31
Chapter 57: Private Soldiers
That day, the temperature dropped to its lowest point of the year. Snow finally began drifting both inside and outside the city, leaving everything a vast expanse of white.
"The first snow of the year came later than usual." In a private room at Spring Breeze Garden, Lu Gang looked out at the snowy scenery and could not help saying so.
Beside him, Liang Chuanshan wore his usual dark, patterned Jin Yi. He drained the hot wine in his cup in one gulp, breathed out a cloud of steam, and felt far more refreshed.
"I haven't come here in a long time. As expected, this place is still the most relaxing."
Over the past half year, Liang Chuanshan had been busy with the duties of Director—building connections, establishing authority, and restructuring the Patrol Guard Headquarters. He had nearly wanted to live there every day, with scarcely any time for leisure.
Now that he had finally secured his position as Director and put everything in order, he had the time to bring his two trusted confidants, Lu Gang and Song Changming, back to Spring Breeze Garden.
The young girl draped in gauze beside them poured tea and warmed wine for the three. Hearing Liang Chuanshan's words, she covered her mouth and smiled softly.
She knew that the people in this private room were important figures from Houli Street, so she did not dare act too wildly. She merely said gently, "If you find it relaxing, sir, then please come often. Mama Liu specifically instructed us to reserve the finest private room for you alone. We will no longer receive any other distinguished guests here."
"Haha, good." Liang Chuanshan was greatly pleased. This was the benefit that power brought.
Nowadays, in the Houli Street area, he could