Chapter 406: Exchange

When Xiao Ran brought Luo to L.A.I, Angelo had been assigning tasks to his subordinates. Upon receiving the news, he dismissed them and personally, warmly led Xiao Ran into his office.

Angelo invited Xiao Ran and Luo to sit, then had his secretary bring up a pot of tea and fill their cups. Seeing Luo walking alongside Xiao Ran, he knew Luo was certainly not one of Xiao Ran's subordinates and perhaps had some unusual status, so he gave Luo the same treatment as Xiao Ran.

"General Xiao, it has truly been a long time since we last met." Angelo sounded somewhat wistful as he said, "No one expected you to withdraw at the height of your career and leave at that time. You already had tremendous public support throughout the fleet, and the military fully backed you. Your departure left many people confused and disappointed."

"But now, the fleet has encountered danger once again, and our savior has appeared once more. After going in a circle, we have ultimately returned to the original path. Welcome back, General Xiao... no, Mr. Great President." Angelo smiled at Xiao Ran, raised his teacup, and said, "I will use tea in place of wine to toast you. Welcome back."

Xiao Ran shook his head with a smile, raised his cup as well, and drained it in one gulp. Only after setting it down did he say, "Angelo, it has been a year since we met. You seem different somehow. You've become much better at talking."

Angelo smiled. "I should say I've become much more mature."

"Fine, this isn't our first time dealing with each other, so there's no need for further pleasantries." Xiao Ran waved a hand and said seriously, "I've come to ask something of L.A.I."

Angelo nodded as