Supported by Chen Hao and Qiao Shan, Chu Jinliang made his way over to his seat.
Seeing Chu Jinliang approach, an elderly man seated in a chair rose to greet him. "Elder Chu, it's been a long time!"
The man was about the same age as Chu Jinliang, but his physique and presence far surpassed Chu Jinliang's. One glance was enough to tell that he was a master of unfathomable strength.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with him, Chu Jinliang introduced him to Chen Hao. "Chen Hao, this is President Yuan, the president of Kirin."
Chen Hao hurriedly greeted him with respect. "Hello, President Yuan!"
President Yuan did not put on airs. He smiled slightly at Chen Hao before turning to Chu Jinliang. "Elder Chu, is this the young man you're always telling me about?"
Chu Jinliang smiled. "Yes, that's him."
Fang Lei, standing nearby, added, "President Yuan, there's more. Remember the military mission I completed a couple of days ago? Chen Hao here was a tremendous help. Otherwise, that mission would never have gone so smoothly."
"Oh? You two were actually telling me about the same person?" President Yuan took another look at Chen Hao, his gaze changing as a hint of approval appeared on his face.
Fang Lei recounted to Chu Jinliang exactly how Chen Hao had helped him, making Chu Jinliang burst into hearty laughter.
Just then, a young man who had been standing beside Yuan Kai extended his hand toward Chen Hao. "Nice to meet you. My name is Yuan Li. President Yuan is my grandfather."
Seeing Yuan Li take the initiative to be friendly, Chen Hao extended his hand as well. "Hello. Nice to meet you."
He had thought Yuan Li merely wanted an ordinary handshake. But the moment their hands touched, Chen Hao felt