114. Beautiful misunderstanding

Blessings are incomparable, disasters are not one-way, and at the moment when Zhao Li just discovered that his true qi had changed, he smelled a familiar fragrance in his nose.

"Zhao Li!" With a soft snap, Zhao Li heard Kristeen's familiar voice. was about to leave, but was stopped by this call, and had to turn around with a bitter face: "Kristen, is there something wrong?" ”

"Why do you want to run away when you see me?" Feeling that Zhao Li seemed to be hiding from his posture a little, Kristeen was a little dissatisfied, and said coquettishly, and then saw Zhao Li's face: "What's the matter?" Why is your face so pale? ”

With the words of concern, the little hand had already reached Zhao Li's head: "No fever!" Follow me! Pulling Zhao Li to sit down not far away: "I have something to ask you." ”

Very skillfully poured a glass of water for Zhao Li and handed it to Zhao Li. This movement is vaguely similar to Ban Yunchan's movements, which are also very gentle, but I don't know what is missing, anyway, it doesn't look like that feeling at all.

"Zhao Li, you tell the truth, how did Li Mengdie recover?" Christine stared at Zhao Li's eyes tightly, as if to make sure he wasn't lying when he spoke: "Don't lie, I can see it." ”

"Can't tell!" Zhao Li shook his head, at this time, it was useless to say anything, so he could only grit his teeth and not say anything. Since it is impossible to tell the truth, it is necessary to persevere to the end. There was no need to prevaricate with military secrecy for Christine. Besides, if you use this excuse, it may be even more troublesome.

"I have checked all the medical records, and the military has never had a technology that can make Li Mengdie's injuries recover in a short period of time." Sure enough, as soon as Kristeen spoke, Zhao Li couldn't speak: "I even asked my boss to help me check all the latest medical technologies within his purview, but I'm sorry, I've never heard of such technology." My teacher listened to the injury report at that time, and his immediate response was to ask the patient's family to prepare for the funeral. ”

Bang, Kristine supported her body with both hands, and stretched her face in front of Zhao Li's face across the table. The delicate figure showed a beautiful landscape in front of Zhao Li's eyes. However, the expression on Kristeen's face was not at all relatable to this beautiful scenery.

"What the hell are you hiding?" Christine watched Zhao Li staring at her body, although she had always been proud of being able to tempt Zhao Li's gaze, but at this moment, she didn't have that kind of mind at all: "Do you know, what does that kind of rapid recovery technology mean to the entire human society?" ”

Of course, Zhao Li knew exactly what it meant, but Zhao Li knew that it wasn't that Sanders didn't want to say it, it was estimated that that kind of mysterious sand grains, even if they existed, were very rare. Even if Zhao Li reported the above, it may not be possible for a few ordinary people to enjoy that kind of super treatment. What's more, that thing has that kind of "terrible" side effects.

Starting from his own duties, Zhao Li should make this kind of thing public. However, he faced Sanders's reproach. No matter what, Sanders also took out this kind of precious thing for Li Mengdie to eat for himself. If he betrayed him because of possible merit, Zhao Li asked himself if he couldn't do it.

This mood is very contradictory, coupled with the fact that in the face of Kristin's criticism, Zhao Li really has nothing to say, Suo didn't say a word, and looked at Kristeen with complicated eyes.

Seeing Zhao Li's eyes, it is estimated that Kristine also felt a little too persecuted. propped up his body from Zhao Li's eyes, sat opposite Zhao Li, and slowed down his tone: "You know what? Zhao Li, when I just checked Li Mengdie's body, she told me that her true qi cultivation had increased by at least thirty percent. Do you know what it means to suddenly increase her True Qi by 30% in a day or two at her level? ”

"You're not at this level, you won't know. How much hard work and opportunities are needed for a level 8 master to break through the obstacles of a higher level. It's not just something that can be done by hard work. Seeing that Zhao Li was still looking at him like that, Kristine persuaded Zhao Li with some bitterness: "If this method can be promoted, it will be more effective than doing a hundred physical experiments in a genius school." ”

Of course, Zhao Li knew that the higher the level of the exercises, the more difficult it would be to break through. However, this method is not for everyone. Zhao Li knew why, but unfortunately, he couldn't say it for the time being. Or don't want to say it. He didn't want Li Mengdie to feel anything because of this, and he couldn't bear his mental baggage.

Moreover, Zhao Li couldn't help but shudder at the thought that if everyone practiced that kind of exercise, they would have to rely on that time to absorb true qi from the other party's body. It must not be said.

Sitting face to face, of course the change in Zhao Li's face could be seen by Christine. Suddenly feeling that Zhao Li's situation was a little bad, Kristeen grabbed Zhao Li's arm and suddenly threw an internal force into it.

This time it wasn't medical, it was a real attack. Zhao Li was caught off guard, and Kristin's true qi had already broken through Zhao Li's poor meridians with little true qi and went straight into his internal organs.

Fortunately, Kristine was only trying to attack, not trying to hurt Zhao Li. After the true qi penetrated into a period of time, Ma Shan was powerless and slowly turned into nothing.

However, this time it made Kristine test the pitiful fact that Zhao San's true qi was less. A little incredulous, she covered her small mouth with one hand, and looked at Zhao Li with exaggerated eyes as if she was looking at someone she didn't know.

"You, you, what about your true anger? Zhao Li! The frightened expression appeared on Christine's pretty face at the moment, but in Zhao Li's opinion, it was very charming, and I felt pity.

may have thought of something from it, Kristine covered her mouth with her little hand, slowly put it down, and looked at Zhao Li. The heartache, disbelief, and helplessness revealed in his eyes made Zhao Li look a little frightened.

"She doesn't know yet?" The inexplicable Christine asked, and then smiled a little bitterly: "By the way, of course she doesn't know." "I just got the news from Li Mengdie, since I didn't tell Kristin, naturally Li Mengdie still doesn't know.

Although Christine had already known that Li Mengdie was Zhao Li's dream lover, she didn't know how, she guessed that Zhao Li would rather use her own cultivation to lose and save Li Mengdie, and also incidentally increase her cultivation. Even though she claims to be accustomed to seeing all kinds of hypocritical or amorous men, she is still slightly bitter.

"What kind of exercises are you practicing?" With such an effect, it is obvious that it should not be the function of the combat exercises, but the special role of the exercises. Kristine only had a heartache for a moment, and immediately began to turn her mind.

"I don't know, a prisoner got it, he doesn't have a name." Zhao Li does not need to hide this. Except that it is not said that the old warden gave it, it is basically in line.

"I dare to practice the messy exercises, I really convince you!" With a long sigh, Christine complained about Zhao Li, and then turned the topic to Li Mengdie's injury: "What did you inject her?" Later, when she was examined, the levels of various hormones in Li Mengdie's body were at least three times higher than that of normal people, and they did not return to normal until now. ”

As he spoke, he looked Zhao Li up and down again: "Your true qi cultivation is so weak, one person rushed into the drug refinery to subdue those people?" As he spoke, he seemed to understand something, and scolded anxiously: "Damn, you shouldn't have done that kind of thing with those hormone stimuli, right?" ”

Before Zhao Li could agree, Christine had already stood up and gave Zhao Li a fierce shudder. Then, he took his hand and forcibly ran towards the medical room. Zhao Li couldn't struggle, he could only follow the speed of Kristine, but he took the time to feel the warmth from Kristine's hand. It's a simple concern, with no other intentions.

"Lie down!" As soon as he entered the medical room, Kristin's voice reached Zhao Li's ears, and he couldn't resist. Zhao Li honestly lay on the bed and watched as Christine began to be busy around him.

Drawing blood, putting it in the tester, and testing all kinds of physical sign data, at this moment, Christine seemed to have no other ideas at all, and became a doctor wholeheartedly.

Soon, the results appeared on the terminal in front of Kristeen's eyes. Looking at these data, and then looking at Zhao Li's face as if he didn't care about anything, Kristeen didn't know what to say. For a while, there was really no way to deal with Zhao Li.

"You need to rest now, all your work is down!" Without waiting for Zhao Li's reaction, his right hand probed, and a needle that had been prepared had been injected into Zhao Li's neck. Zhao Li only felt as if his neck had been bitten by a mosquito, and his mind was confused for a while, so he only had time to scream: "Kristen!" And he fell into a deep sleep.

There was also a medical soldier in the medical room, and when he saw Kristine "attacking" Chief Zhao Li, he was a little panicked and stood up.

"Don't be nervous, look at his body stats, he's still running around!" Kristeen knew what Zhao Li's status was in the eyes of these people now, and hurriedly explained: "This guy, who actually relied on hormone stimulation, went to sweep away those people in the drug refinery by himself, it's just dead!" ”

The medical soldier is also a half-professional doctor, and when he sees the data on the terminal, he naturally understands that Kristin's way of dealing with it is correct. Then I heard her words later, and couldn't help but be stunned, and I didn't say anything, but looking at Zhao Li, who was already sleeping on the hospital bed, there was a strange light in my eyes.

Zhao Li hadn't slept like this for a long time without any psychological burden, and even if he was usually free, he always spent it in practice. This time, it was forced by Christine to get a good night's sleep.

The first time I woke up, I saw Li Mengdie's face. In fact, Zhao Li didn't realize that he needed to sleep so peacefully, but after sleeping, he felt very good and refreshed. Especially when I saw Li Mengdie beside her bed with affection. Li Mengdie's face no longer has the coldness and glamour of the past, and when she looks at Zhao Li, she is always so sincere. It's just that it seems to be a matter of habit, and I always feel a little cold.

This gaze also made Zhao Li very happy. In front of his girlfriend, and he was also a girlfriend who had slept with him, Zhao Li was not very reserved. He yawned very arrogantly, stretched a big waist, and then sat up with a smile.

"Ah Die, have you been sitting for a long time?" Reached out and took Li Mengdie's little hand and put it on his face. Li Mengdie's hands seemed to be cold at all times, which could make her a little warmer, although she didn't really need it.

The intimate action made the ice on Li Mengdie's face dissipate a little, and Lu showed a smile. It's just that I haven't laughed like this for a long time, and I'm not used to it.

"No, I just came here." Li Mengdie looked at Zhao Li, her face suddenly flushed, I don't know if she remembered the violent feeling in a coma, or simply because she thought that Zhao Li and she had already had a skin-to-skin relationship.

"How long did I sleep?" With Li Mengdie there, Zhao Li didn't ask Kristine a word, anyway, he knew that Kristine must have been good for him, so he let him fall asleep. And because of his concealment, Kristeen was a little worried and misunderstood. These are all human favors, and in the face of Kristine, there can be some explanations.

"Ten hours!" Li Mengdie replied easily, but there was always a strong affection between the lines, which was an expression that Zhao Li had never known. The first reaction, Zhao Li was shocked in his head, and Li Mengdie knew.

To be honest, Zhao Li didn't want Li Mengdie to feel indebted to him because of this, and the specific explanation would involve his own secrets, so Zhao Li would rather Li Mengdie not know anything.

"You know everything?" Asked softly. Li Mengdie didn't answer, just nodded lightly, and leaned her head on Zhao Li's chest.

Zhao Li hugged Li Mengdie's delicate body, wanting to say something, but he didn't know how to speak, and the surname Suo was silent, the two enjoyed that kind of wordless communication, and silence was better than sound at this time.

"Don't be cranky, I'm fine." I don't know how long it took for Zhao Li to be awakened by a slight sound from outside, lowered his head and sniffed the fragrance of Li Mengdie's hair, and slowly spoke.

"Hmm!" Li Mengdie still leaned on Zhao Li's arms and didn't raise her head: "I won't think about it, don't worry." If it were you, I'd be willing to trade anything for your restoration. ”

A simple sentence made Zhao Li's worries put down. Li Mengdie is not wrong, in that case, if it is Li Mengdie, he will not hesitate. Since everyone loves each other, it is nothing to make such a small sacrifice for their lover. This should not be regarded as a gift from one person or a burden from the other party, which is what lovers should do.

"There's something I need your help with, though." Zhao Li felt a little headache at the thought that there was some nameless true qi in his meridians, which caused the condensation of true qi to be unable to enter the meridians of the nameless exercises. Fortunately, Li Mengdie's cultivation method is so special, but it can just solve the problem in front of Zhao Li.

"What's the matter?" Li Mengdie didn't have him, and raised her head and asked.

Zhao Li mysteriously put his mouth close to Li Mengdie's ear and whispered a few words. Before Zhao Li finished speaking, Li Mengdie's face turned red, and then he raised his pink fist and slapped it on Zhao Li's chest unrelentingly, causing Zhao Li to laugh at the success of his conspiracy.

115. Solution

Of course, Zhao Li can't just give an explanation. Fortunately, following Kang Hongyuan for so long has not been in vain, at least when he tells lies, he has been able to do it without blushing and heartbeat. Or it is a little difficult to deal with Kristin, but for Li Mengdie, it is enough.

Therefore, Zhao Li's practice has a characteristic that within a certain period of time, it will not be able to discharge the impurities of the true qi automatically generated in the body, resulting in the fact that after reaching a certain level, those impurities and true qi must be expelled from the body in order to make progress. And Li Mengdie's exercises can just solve such a problem, and the two of them can be regarded as good couples both emotionally and in practice.

And the important thing is that this move is good for Zhao Li and Li Mengdie, there is no harm to it. Zhao Li's so-called True Qi impurities were absorbed and refined by Li Mengdie, enhancing his own cultivation. And Zhao Li was also able to make further progress in his cultivation, and everyone was very happy.

As for Kristin, I won't explain it to her for the time being. Anyway, Zhao Li and Li Mengdie already have the reality of husband and wife, and the two young lovers make out once in a while, which is not a big rebellion in this era. Just pay attention to the impact and not be noticed by those soldiers.

solved all the problems in one fell swoop, and Zhao Li was very happy. Taking advantage of the interest, in the medical room where he had just slept, he closed the door very secretly, forcibly pulled the shy and timid Li Mengdie, and completed what Li Mengdie had done last time when he was delirious.

This time Li Mengdie was completely sober, and Li Mengdie couldn't say that she cooperated with Zhao Li's request, but she couldn't say that she refused. blushing, just prevarication, or Zhao Li forcefully pulled her into his arms, and after forcibly kissing again, Li Mengdie seemed to give up that little bit of struggle.

However, despite this, I still don't know how to cooperate with Zhao Li. All these years of training and cultivation have made her have a habitual mindset, and she has no opportunity or idea to do this kind of thing. In this sense, it was Zhao Li who completely broke the mentality of Gujing Bubo, which Li Mengdie had insisted on for at least a few years, but I don't know if it will affect his cultivation.

After a deep kiss, Li Mengdie slowly began to be emotional, clumsily cooperating with Zhao Li, and entered the state little by little. Zhao Li has been secretly admiring Li Mengdie's shyness, and his heart is just as happy as if it exploded.

The Cold Ice Exercise is definitely a weird exercise that can make people feel sluggish in the pleasure in the body, and Zhao Li almost tried his best this time, which made Li Mengdie climb to the top of ** again. As Zhao Li expected, as soon as this time arrived, a strange attraction immediately appeared in Li Mengdie's body, sucking out the relatively pitiful bit of true qi in Zhao Li's meridians.

Repeating it again, Condensing the True Qi Mass doesn't care about these gravitational forces at all. Under Zhao Li's control, he easily entered the meridians of the Nameless Exercises, flowing freely. It seems that after the last time, the second time has been completely accustomed to it, and it has no effect.

What made Zhao Li even more surprised but didn't dare to make a loud announcement was that when he was still in the mood and ran the basic physical fitness technique, he seemed to suddenly have a divine help, which lasted for a long time, and quickly sent Li Mengdie to the top again and again.

The feeling of consciousness suddenly appearing in another dimension reappeared. This time, I felt it more clearly, the majestic momentum of the huge planet's rotation, the indomitable spirit, was deeply imprinted in Zhao Li's mind. Subconsciously, Zhao Liyan indulged in the true qi in his body, simulating the majestic rotation over and over again, simulating the improper thickness of ten thousand people, which was very beneficial.

Li Mengdie has entered ** many times, and the exercises in her body seem to be out of control at this moment, and the true qi coming from Zhao San's body surprised her at the same time, she also felt another magic of the exercises. At this time, the spontaneous flow of true qi in her body was not under her active control, but it was very natural. After feeling it soberly, I have a deeper understanding of the exercises in my body.

Zhao Li finally had fun, but the two were reluctant to separate, still hugging each other, familiar with each other's bodies. After a long time, Zhao Licai lowered his head and kissed Li Mengdie, who was hot all over, and slowly separated.

can make Li Mengdie enter the ** several times in a row, which also makes Zhao Li very happy in front of Li Mengdie: "Are you comfortable just now?" ”

"Yes! You're amazing! Li Mengdie once again snuggled her head against Zhao Li's chest and agreed in an inaudible voice. The voice was very low, but Zhao Li hugged Li Mengdie tightly, but he heard it clearly. Hearing this, Zhao Li felt indescribably proud and happy again.

This time, Zhao Li and Li Mengdie were not only intimate, but also a new experience in cultivation, and they did not immediately stand up and clean up after the intimacy was separated, but sat in place, put on the most standard practice posture, and began to practice.

By the time Zhao Li's active control of the seventy-nine weeks was completed and he woke up from the state of practice again, Li Mengdie had already dressed and sat next to him and watched him. Seeing Zhao Li open his eyes and immediately look at her, his face couldn't help but blush, but he looked at each other bravely.

Immediately, Zhao Li found that he was still naked, and hurriedly put on his clothes with Li Mengdie's snickering and help. The feeling of fullness appeared in my body again, as if I had inexhaustible strength in my body.

It feels so good to have the power in hand, after Zhao Li sighed secretly, he couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, in this way, wouldn't he have to make love with Li Mengdie every few days? Although Zhao Li will never refuse this kind of glamorous blessing, but as a soldier, he knows the troubles, once there is an emergency, Li Mengdie is not by his side or can't help him wash away those nameless true qi, then Zhao Li has to endure the feeling that he has become a mediocre hand.

The two of them tidied up their clothes, and as soon as they opened the door of the medical room, they were stunned to find that Christine was sitting at the desk outside with a smile, looking at the two with a very playful gaze. Somehow, Zhao Li felt a little weak as soon as he came into contact with that gaze, as if he had done something heinous and bad, and he couldn't face Kristine.

What is the reason for this? Could it be because he hid the secret of his practice from her? Or is it because he is intimate with Li Mengdie? But why is he so close to his girlfriend? Anyway, this feeling made Zhao Li very uncomfortable. A little forced to smile at Kristine: "Kristine, when did you come over?" ”

glanced at Zhao Li fiercely, I don't know if it was Zhao Li's illusion, the resentment and dissatisfaction in this gaze were clearly expressed, but Li Mengdie next to him seemed to be unaware of it.

Before Zhao Li could express anything, Christine had already spoken: "Ah Die, how do you feel?" "When did Kristine also call Li Mengdie Adie? This is the affectionate name that Zhao Li called her when he called her. Zhao Li glanced at Christine with some surprise, but was glared back by her, and he felt weak again and didn't dare to speak. It seems that Kristeen's breakthrough in practice does not mean that it is all good for herself.

"I'm fine." When facing Christine, Li Mengdie returned to the true colors of the iceberg beauty, and her concise answer was not muddy at all. Krestine was suspicious and took Li Mengdie for another examination, and Zhao Li was also liberated.

Seeing the familiar figures of those soldiers, Zhao Li regained the decision of the military commander. The things inside should be handed over to Li Mengdie, Zhao Li really didn't want to face the eyes of Christine.

Next, preparations should be made for the funerals of the soldiers who sacrificed their lives.

No bands, no priests, not even more military flags. Including Christine and Li Mengdie, Zhao Li led all the soldiers in a neat line to hold a funeral for their comrades who died in the destruction of the Black Prison Mercenary Headquarters.

The coffins that the warriors spontaneously took from the dense forest contained the corpses of five brothers. The person carrying the coffin, Zhao Li was the first. The others were officers and soldiers at all levels.

Christine and Li Mengdie were medical officers, so they were not among the people carrying the coffin, but each of them was holding a wreath made of flowers that he had personally picked in the dense forest, and walked in the front. Not far away, although Sanders and Kang Hongyuan did not stand in the team, they also followed everyone to see them off.

Everyone wore the only military dress, although it was really hot to wear in this area and season, but no one cared about it, everyone just wanted to see off their comrades and brothers in the most solemn way.

The cemetery is next to the barracks, and the land that has been specially leveled has been prepared with great painstaking efforts to prepare pine and cypress, green grassland, and even the tombstone has been carved.

Eight people carried a coffin, walked to the top of the tomb with standard steps, and then, under the command of the leader, slowly and gently lowered the coffin into the tomb that had been dug up. The soil was slowly filled, and everyone stood silently, watching the coffins of their comrades being buried little by little.

The wreath had been placed at the front of the tombstone, and several soldiers who served as ceremonial soldiers stood beside them with brushes, listening clearly and painfully to the command of the squad leader next to them: "Ready, raise the gun, release!" ”

"Bang", "Bang", "Bang...... A series of gunfire echoed throughout the barracks like a salute. With Zhao Li's order: "Lizheng, salute!" ”

"Brush", more than 100 hands, raised in unison, to pay the highest respect to the departing comrades. Although Sanders was not in the team, he also stood upright and saluted, while Kang Hongyuan stood in place.

"Rite over!" At the end of the salute, Zhao Li turned to face everyone and announced the latest news on this special occasion.

"The brothers who died in battle were awarded a medal of excellent service, the Order of Silver Oak Leaves, and were awarded the title of Battle Hero!" This is Zhao Li's request for meritorious service award to the above after reporting the results of the battle to General Lucas, and it has been fully approved yesterday: "In addition, all wounded soldiers have been awarded a Purple Heart Medal." ”

"The corresponding medals will be brought with you next time you are restocked. The medals of the fallen comrades-in-arms and the war insurance claim notices will also be sent away with the supply ship and handed over to all the families. "I promised the war insurance thing last time, and I will solve it together.

"All the brothers present have already put out war insurance for everyone according to their respective ranks, and the insurance documents will also arrive with the supplies and be delivered to you." Zhao Li calmly announced the news, and then, he glanced left and right at the neatly arranged line, and saw an excited gaze.

"It is consoling that the Black Prison Mercenary Group has been completely dispersed, according to statistics, 323 people have been eliminated, 657 people have been captured, and more than 400 people have disappeared or absconded." This is the result of the brothers' lives in exchange, and Zhao Li also informed everyone of the news he got from the police in a timely manner: "We will continue to work hard to completely clean up this area." ”

"Disband!" The entire funeral was completed, and Zhao Li announced the order to disband. However, most of the people present did not leave, but the queue dispersed and talked about something in a low voice.

From this day on, the cemetery next to the military camp also has two more sentry posts on duty every day, like guarding their living brothers.

Three days later, the monthly supplies arrived, and the medals and insurance documents were handed over to everyone. The officer in charge of transporting supplies, but with a lockbox, directly found the military commander Zhao Li, and solemnly handed over the box to him. At the time of the handover, it was clearly stated that it was brought to him by General Lucas, and if you have any questions, you can consult the general.

Just give a lockbox, not even a password, how to open it? Not to mention looking at what's inside. Since the general gave a special order, Zhao Li of course connected the general's communication as soon as possible.

"General!" Zhao Li saw General Lucas's figure appear on the screen of the communicator, which was naturally a standard salute. The general returned the salute very casually, and then asked, "The supply ship has arrived?" ”

"Yes, General!" Zhao Li replied. General Lucas asked as soon as he came up, and he must have known his intention to connect the communication.

"Did you get the box?" General Lucas asked again. In fact, this sentence seems a bit redundant.

"Yes, General!" No matter what time Zhao Li was, he maintained enough respect for General Lucas. Maintaining the necessary respect for one's immediate superiors is the attitude it should be, and it is also the quality that Zhao Li learned from Kang Hongyuan that he must have if he wants to be promoted.

"There's a secret account in there, and the password is yours, so you can change it as soon as you need it." The general looked very happy: "In addition, there is a body armor with the latest technology inside, which can give you more security." I hope you never use it, though. ”

Treat yourself to a body armor alone? Zhao Li didn't know whether to thank or shout bad luck. But in any case, the meaning of the above protection is very obvious, there should be a lot of body armor in the secret arsenal, but take out such a piece alone, it is conceivable that it should be a good product.

"It's not a lot of money, it's not very fair to you, but there are too many aspects involved, I hope you can understand." General Lucas was very natural and homely with Zhao Li, and it seemed to make Zhao Li feel relieved: "In addition, in view of your excellent performance this time, you will receive an excellent service medal, continue to work hard!" ”

"Thank you, sir!" Zhao Lili saluted and thanked. As for the money, Zhao Li himself didn't expect how much he could get, the important thing was that the war insurance had been completed.

"Don't carry out military operations in the near future, the rebels' range of activities has increased, and there is a vague intention to expand to this side, so don't be too ostentatious at this time." Finally, in the general's instructions and reminders, the two hung up the call.

(To be continued)