After listening to Tong Zhentian’s complaints, Ling Chen couldn’t help but laugh. Truly, you search high and low only to find it effortlessly. Before coming, he was still thinking about how to invite Tong Zhentian to the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Dragon Tiger Hall. Now, it seems that as long as he asks, it will be absolutely certain, because Tong Zhentian’s ideas are quite similar to his.
Dragon Tiger Hall will be an open Martial Arts Academy, where anyone can co to learn martial arts. Whether it’s lost martial arts manuals or other skills, as long as the conduct passes the test, anyone can practice.
"By the way!" Tong Zhentian seed to think of sothing and asked, "Ling Chen, have you heard of Dragon Tiger Hall? I’ve heard quite a lot about it lately, and it seems this Dragon Tiger Hall is in East Sea City. It’s been quite the talk recently, with many martial arts practitioners discussing it. You’ve lived in East Sea City for a long ti, you must have heard of it, right?"
Ling Chen smiled slightly, unexpectedly Tong Zhentian had also heard about Dragon Tiger Hall.
"Elder Tong, to be honest, my visit this ti is precisely because of Dragon Tiger Hall."
"Is that so?" Tong Zhentian asked with interest, "What is your relationship with Dragon Tiger Hall?"
"Dragon Tiger Hall was established by . In a few days, Dragon Tiger Hall will officially open to the public. I want to invite so heavyweight figures to cut the ribbon for Dragon Tiger Hall. I happened to see the news that you were coming to East Sea City for a eting, so I wanted to invite you to the ribbon-cutting. I wonder if you would be willing."
Tong Zhentian laughed and said, "I couldn’t tell, you have this interest. Alright, since it’s your Martial Arts Academy opening, I will definitely attend to show my support. Anyway, I’m staying in East Sea City these days, and there’s nothing much to do." Ling Chen, why did you suddenly decide to open a Martial Arts Academy? The last ti we chatted, you didn’t seem to have this ambition."
Ling Chen shrugged, "You’re right. I never thought I would take this path either. Many tis, due to various factors, this thing ca into being." After pausing, Ling Chen continued, "Elder Tong, to put it accurately, Dragon Tiger Hall is not an ordinary Martial Arts Academy. My idea is to turn Dragon Tiger Hall into a martial arts force, similar to the Heavenly chanism Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Tong Zhentian was slightly taken aback, his smile suddenly faded.
"Ling Chen, it’s good for young people to have ambitions, but building a force like the Heavenly chanism Pavilion is not sothing that can be achieved just because you want it. The Heavenly chanism Pavilion has a history of hundreds of years with rich heritage. Its influence and status were built step by step by countless ancestors who invested ti and energy. Dragon Tiger Hall is just an erging force, and to reach the level of the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, it would take at least a hundred years."
"I understand this, but a hundred years is too long, I cannot wait until then. According to my plan, within three years, I want Dragon Tiger Hall to beco a martial arts force that can rival the Heavenly chanism Pavilion."
"Impossible!" Tong Zhentian dismissed outright without a thought. "No matter how strong your abilities are, it’s impossible to achieve this within three years. Ling Chen, the path must be tread step by step; you can’t beco fat with one bite. What is most important for a force? A solid foundation. You’re already eager to run before you’ve learned to walk—how can that succeed? You are the most gifted and virtuous young person I’ve seen, which is why I highly regard you. I hope you can be down-to-earth and accomplish great things."
Tong Zhentian worried Ling Chen wanted to reach the skies in a single bound, and couldn’t help advising him.
Ling Chen, brimming with confidence, smiled, "Elder Tong, I understand your aning. You’re right, my starting point may be later than the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, but the height I stand is comparable to it." Before Tong Zhentian could say anything, Ling Chen chid in, "Elder Tong, it’s hard to explain now. How about this—do you have ti tomorrow? I’ll pick you up to visit Dragon Tiger Hall. Once you go, you’ll understand why I have this confidence."
"Alright." Tong Zhentian nodded and said, "Since you’ve said so, I must go and see."
"It’s settled then." With that, Ling Chen got up and said, "Elder Tong, it’s getting late. You should rest first. Tomorrow morning, I’ll drive over to pick you up."
After seeing Ling Chen to the door and watching his departing figure, Tong Zhentian withdrew his gaze and sighed quietly.
Having lived so long, he could guess quite a bit without needing everything spelled out. The sudden establishnt of a martial arts force by Ling Chen at this juncture, with its goal aid directly at the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, already explained many things.
It seems that after years of tranquility, the martial arts world is finally going to stir up a storm again.
...
The next day.
At nine in the morning, Ling Chen parked his car at the hotel entrance, waiting for Tong Zhentian to appear.
"Mr. Ling, coming so early to et Elder Tong?"
A voice ca up, and Ling Chen turned to see Zhou Qian and Ren Han walking over side by side. Both had friendly smiles, exuding a signal of goodwill.
"Good morning, Presidents." As the saying goes, don’t strike a smiling face, Ling Chen greeted politely.
Ren Han said apologetically, "Mr. Ling, I’m really sorry about last night. If there was any offense, please don’t take it to heart."
"Last night?" Ling Chen said with a faint smile, "I’ve already forgotten what happened last night."
"Haha! Mr. Ling is truly a leader among the younger generation, with a stomach that can hold a boat." Zhou Qian laughed and said, "We might not know each other if we don’t fight. How about this—I’ll host and we’ll have lunch together to properly exchange thoughts. Mr. Ling, how does that sound?"
Facing Zhou Qian’s invitation, Ling Chen smiled and gracefully declined, "I appreciate your kindness, but I’ve already made plans with Elder Tong for later to handle so private matters. Another day, I’ll host."
"Alright, since Mr. Ling has plans, we won’t insist. Another day then." Zhou Qian was straightforward, not pressing further. But he regarded Ling Chen more highly—being able to arrange with Tong Zhentian privately showed that Tong Zhentian valued this young man greatly.
It seems that fostering a good relationship with him will only benefit the future.
In the midst of conversation, Tong Zhentian appeared in a Zhongshan suit from the hotel.
"Elder Tong!"
"Elder Tong!"
The three greeted in unison.
"Zhou, I’m going out with Ling Chen for a bit. You handle today’s eting. I won’t be attending. As always, avoid idle talk, empty words, and bragging; act instead of speaking, understand?" Tong Zhentian instructed.
Zhou Qian, smiling wryly, said, "Rest assured, Elder Tong, we know what to do."
"That’s best then."
After speaking, Tong Zhentian got into Ling Chen’s Audi.
More than half an hour passed, and Ling Chen drove to the outside of Dragon Tiger Hall. After parking, Ling Chen led Tong Zhentian straight into Dragon Tiger Hall.
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