It had been a month since he returned from the Northern Knight Order. After He Kai finished dealing with his personal affairs, he finally received the notice.
The appointment had not yet been officially issued, but He Kai already knew what position he would be taking.
In the fair, open, and impartial Blue Star Federation, such practices were perfectly normal.
Of course, He Yun did not tell him much. He merely met with him and offered a few words of encouragement, then one of He Kai's nominal cousins brought him to his office.
"He Kai, the family has certain dealings with them. You know that. Now that all the major financial clans are making moves, our family can't just sit back and wait. You have no idea how difficult things have been for Father. I hope you can understand," He Wei said, staring intently at He Kai's face, trying to discern something from the changes in his expression.
But he found nothing. He Kai appeared completely composed.
"I understand. I'm not a child anymore. I can understand, so don't worry, Brother.
I just don't understand... what exactly does it mean to send me to a mining company as its general manager?"
He Kai voiced the doubts in his heart. He had thought that once he returned, he would enter the military and continue his career as a soldier, helping the He Family gain greater control over military power.
He had never expected the new appointment to span such a vast divide, jumping directly from captain of a combat vessel to general manager of a state-owned company. It was practically a joke.
He Wei laughed. He liked seeing He Kai ask for advice. If people could easily see through Father's arrangements, wouldn't that make others look down on them?
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