"The achievements you've made so far are nowhere near enough to justify questioning the senior leadership's decisions at the Kindling Human Civilization Alliance!
If you dare make such outrageous remarks again, I'll propose to the Li Clan elders' council that you walk the 'Long March' all over again. Then you can experience what our predecessors went through: enduring hardship after hardship, starting from nothing, cutting through every obstacle, and only after all that finally rekindling the flame of human civilization in this star sector!"
However, even before that, an energy barrier had already risen between the old man and Li Chengliang, separating them from the other crew members in the command center.
It was enough to ensure that no one else could hear their conversation.
"Uncle, I understand. I—I promise not to say such things again!"
At the old man's words, Li Chengliang seemed to recall some painful memories. His double pupils trembled, and the defiant look in his eyes vanished.
A flattering smile appeared on his heroic face. He thumped his broad chest with a series of loud slaps and hurriedly assured the respected elder before him.
"Mm. I believe you."
Only then did the old man's expression soften. He nodded slowly.
Li Chengliang had been a promising talent from a young age. At just thirty, he had already evolved his flagship to the Death Starship class.
The Northern Sky Fleet's Li family had given him tremendous support, of course. But the fact that he could stand out among the few exceptional young talents in the entire Heng Han Empire was proof enough of his abilities.
A little arrogance was only natural.
As long as he could still take advice and still felt a sense of reverence, the old man wouldn't be too hard on him.
Just as Gatsby