Alvin waved to Fox and Pepper as they walked into the restaurant...
Alvin looked at Zhang Qiang. "When does Lin Shaoqing's operation begin?
I'll wait for your word!"
Zhang Qiang turned back casually to greet the two women, then looked at Alvin. "Within a week. If the Anti-Gravity Coating comes online a little sooner, we might be able to move it up.
I suggest you book your tickets now...
Once you arrive in China, we'll arrange a plane to take you to Ding'an County in Tibet.
That's where Lin Shaoqing's parents once worked as aid officials.
It's also the place in China closest to Kunlun."
Alvin gave Zhang Qiang a scornful look. "Book tickets?
Who do you think you're talking to?
My Helicarrier's still sitting at the dock, hasn't even moved...
The Gun Club's paying to get all my ammunition and supplies restocked...
I'll take the Helicarrier over and open those old dragons' eyes."
As he spoke, Alvin glanced at Fox, whose expression had darkened. He smiled. "Of course, this is a trip back to my homeland. I'll bring my family along to see it..."
Only then did Fox give Alvin a satisfied flying kiss before leading Pepper upstairs with their armfuls of loot.
Zhang Qiang shook his head helplessly and smiled. "Bro, isn't that a bit over the top?
You won't need to stay in China long, right?
We're not going on vacation. Bringing your wife and kids is a little much..."
Alvin shrugged. "Then what am I supposed to do?
If I'm too busy to take care of my own family, what's the point?
I've only been back a few days!"
He looked at Zhang Qiang's reluctant expression and said irritably, "I'm flying over at my own expense to help you guys kill dragons. What's with that unhappy