Bab 791: The Future Is In My Hands

Gong Zhan was a man of ambition. Having arrived, he was determined to capture the attention of those above him. Thus, he threw himself into training with all his might, striving to showcase his abilities. 

In less than a fortnight, his robust figure had slimmed considerably. The vibrant spirit he had exhibited at the start was replaced by a weary, yet charmingly rugged, demeanor, as if he had weathered countless hardships.

However, he was not perturbed. As a representative of his military district, it was his duty to fully commit himself to the task at hand. The weight loss was inconsequential. He even demanded of himself to perform better.

His disbelief was palpable when he discovered that Su Shen had not come to the capital as an ordinary veteran, but in the same capacity as himself - a regiment commander. It took him several days to digest this fact before he was willing to accept it as truth.