Chapter 1 Aboard the Ship

The hot month of July saw a cargo ship bearing the emblem of an Old Triangle trading group slowly docking at the renovated port of Panama City.

On the shore.

Su Tianyu, Jiangzhou, Wu Han, Gu Baishun, Da Bai, Hou Guoyu, Da Xiong, Su Tianbei, Xin Xiaodong, and over twenty other senior figures gathered, watching the military supply ship arrive.

After so much struggle, a new transport channel was finally established, and the arms trade could resume.

The reason everyone was here today was twofold: first, to see Jiangzhou off as he was leaving, and second, to welcome Third Sister Su Miaomiao, who was delivering the goods from the Old Triangle. She would be responsible for all future liaisons, so Gou Liuzi (Su Tianyu) made sure she was properly introduced to everyone and familiarized with the various connections.

The group chatted and laughed on the shore, waiting for about twenty minutes before Third Sister disembarked with the Gui family.

"Aiyo, here she comes!" Da Bai, representing the women of Panama City, immediately stepped forward to greet her. "Let's shake hands."

"Hehe, long time no see. I heard you got married?" Su Miaomiao, wearing a dress, teased.

"Yes, I married a big official."

"Haha." Su Miaomiao laughed heartily. "Alright, not bad. We sisters will have a private chat later."

"You got it."

After a brief greeting, Su Miaomiao stepped forward and spoke to Jiangzhou and Wu Han first. "Hello, officers. I'm here to report for duty."

During her time in the Old Triangle, Su Miaomiao's demeanor had changed noticeably. She was no longer as impulsive and tough as before. Instead, her characteristic forthrightness was tempered with composure and sophistication.

In Da Bai's words, her husband must have taught her a lot at night, giving her lessons.

Su Miaomiao and Gui Mengjun had already registered their marriage, and the wedding was scheduled for the following month.

"Let's go, let's go eat." After the greetings, Jiangzhou took the initiative to call out.

Dozens of people walked along the pier to the parking area, heading together to the reception hotel.

...

Hua District.

At the military headquarters, Deputy Commander Xu left the quarterly meeting early, even skipping the luncheon.

Getting into his military vehicle in the parking lot, Deputy Commander Xu said with a weary expression, "Let's go."

In the passenger seat, a senior colonel asked, "Commander, about your situation..."

"I'm not going to do it anymore, I'm tired." Deputy Commander Xu waved his hand directly. "Today at the meeting, I already subtly indicated that I might retire directly."

"...Alright." The senior colonel nodded slowly.

"This round of personnel adjustments within the military is not mainly aimed at the lower levels, but at the top." Deputy Commander Xu said softly. "Many young people will rise, and it's better for us old guys to step aside voluntarily than to be removed. As for the future commander-in-chief, there are many opinions. To put it bluntly, if someone who doesn't get along with me comes to power, it's uncertain whether I can retire smoothly. Alas, the Panama City incident has had too much of a negative impact on me. Forget it, let's just leave it at that."

The senior colonel paused and asked, "Is the handover process starting now?"

"Yes, we're handing over now." Deputy Commander Xu nodded slowly.

Hearing this, the senior colonel sighed softly in his heart. "From the time Zhou Xingli was defeated and committed suicide until now, several decades have passed, and another era has come to an end...!"

Deputy Commander Xu looked at the street scene outside the car and suddenly said with emotion, "The older I get, the more homesick I feel lately."

The senior colonel was stunned for a moment, knowing very well that "home" did not refer to District One, but to that very distant place.

The car fell silent, and Deputy Commander Xu stopped speaking.

At the same time.

In the Long City military garrison headquarters, Tan Hengqiang crossed his legs and asked An Zecheng, "Lao Xu (Old Xu) is retiring soon, and a major personnel adjustment is coming. What do you think?"

"I will definitely do what I promised you." An Zecheng replied, "I will come forward to help you make this happen!"

...

Inside the Panama City Foreign Guests Hotel.

Today's main character, Su Miaomiao, stood in the restaurant's private room, holding a wine glass and saying, "Thank you all for your warm hospitality. In the future, I will be responsible for the Gui Corporation's main overseas business. I hope everyone will not hesitate to give guidance and strengthen cooperation. Secondly, I'm getting married next month. Friends who have time, please be sure to attend; if you don't have time, please make sure the monetary gift arrives."

"Alright!"

"We'll definitely be there."

"Cheers, cheers!"

"...!"

Everyone was happy to hear Third Sister's words, especially the Long City team represented by Su Tianbei. They were all very familiar with Miaomiao and stood up to drink one after another.

In the crowd, Da Xiong, who had been helping the Tongji Association recently, looked up at Third Sister and grinned as he drank half a glass of white wine.

Just as the atmosphere of the banquet was about to reach its climax, Da Bai stood up with a wine glass and waved his hand, shouting, "Brothers and sisters! I also have good news to announce!"

Everyone turned to look at him.

"First, I'm going to have a child soon, and second, I'm also getting married around October." Da Bai had lost weight recently, at least ten pounds, and his joyful face was not spared by the wrinkles of vicissitude.

It could be seen that he had been working very hard recently!

After a brief silence, Wu Han, who was already familiar with Da Bai, took the lead in giving a thumbs up. "Brother Bai, you are the most decisive person I have ever met! You must also be the most successful man in Panama City in the future!"

"Say no more, brother. Just thank the ancient massage, and that's it." Da Bai raised his glass to him from afar.

Su Tianbei also smiled and called out, "Come on, let's toast to the ancient massage, to the most successful man in Panama City!"

"To Da Bai, the empress!!!"

"I'll finish my drink, you can do as you please!"

"Haha!"

Everyone got up and toasted playfully, Da Bai grinning from ear to ear, overjoyed.

A wanderer's dream, for over thirty years, one day drunk, suddenly enlightened in the mortal world...

He had settled down, he was not playing anymore, he was getting married, he was going to have a child!

Su Tianyu looked at Bai Hongbo, his heart full of envy and blessings. Among his brothers, Da Bai was the one who lived the most clearly and was not tired.

Happy!!

Su Tianyu's heart was filled with comfortable joy. He felt that his and his team's efforts had not been in vain.

While everyone was drinking, Su Tianyu took the cigarette case and left, going to the balcony to light one.

Unexpectedly, Gu Baishun was also standing on the balcony smoking. The two looked at each other, and he said, "The result is quite good."

Su Tianyu smiled and said abruptly, "Your contribution to the Panama City affair was also very significant. Tell me, what conditions do you have? I'll help you bring it up with Lao Li!"

Gu Baishun acted like an old schemer, replying cautiously, "I have no conditions, I'll listen to the organization's arrangements."

"Don't be so polite." Su Tianyu said, smoking. "Next, Jin Maohui will lead a team to train soldiers in Panama City! Otherwise, I'll give you two thousand slots in the dockworkers' association, and you can come over and put on a military uniform as well."

Gu Baishun was stunned for a moment and immediately clasped his fist and said, "Your humble servant dares not!!"

"Tch!" Su Tianyu curled his lips. "You're all old foxes, stop with this coquettish act!"

"Your humble servant does not understand!"

"Get out, get out!" Su Tianyu waved his hand.

While the two were talking, Da Xiong pushed open the door and walked over with a wine glass.

"Aiyo, Xiong Xiong!" Su Tianyu teased. "Did you drink too much?"

"No, I want to... I want to talk to you about something, brother!"

"What is it?" Su Tianyu asked with a smile. "Go ahead!"

"Uh... I thought about it, and I can't help much with the association. I talked to Hou Guoyu before, and he said I'm more suitable for the military." Da Xiong grinned and said, "Let me come to Panama City, I want to join Commander Jin's special forces."

A heart-wrenching melody, where can one find a kindred spirit.

Third Sister was getting married, Da Xiong's love was broken, and he would live for himself for the rest of his life. A man must have a career.