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On the evening of September 6, 2008, the Hengxin appreciation banquet unfolded on a cruise ship at Dock No. 10.
A host of collaborators were present, alongside military personnel, Hengxin, and Junhua representatives.
At this time, Hengxin was unlike before.
With the backing of the military industry, they were undoubtedly at the pinnacle.
This banquet was bustling with activity.
That day, representatives of the military were in attendance, with Yu Jiang personally handling the discussions.
When Gu Jiangnian appeared with a glass in hand, the cordial chatter of the crowd came to a perfect pause. After a few pleasantries, Gu Jiangnian's gaze landed on He Ximeng, and he raised his glass in a gesture that seemed to boast, to mock, and to disdain all at once—a myriad of emotions pouring from his eyes.
And this man was arrogantly indifferent to hiding it.
"Congratulations, Director Gu," He Ximeng raised his glass and spoke softly.
