Ding Zhennan has long since known Tang Bohui, but it's merely just "knowing".
The last time the two met was a few years ago, Ding Zhennan was a combat staff advisor in the Northwest War Zone, and Tang Boxiong was the colonel commander of the 242nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade. To be precise, it was merely a meet-and-greet; the 242nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade was representing the Southern War Zone in the Northwest War Zone for joint military exercises that year. It's just a one-time acquaintance, at least in Ding Zhennan's memory, they only exchanged greetings during the banquet before and after the exercise.
Other than that, there was no other interaction between them.
Therefore, after arriving at Yibao, Ding Zhennan first sought out Li Tianling, who then contacted Tang Bohui and arranged a meeting at the Lava Air Force Base.
In Ding Zhennan's view, Tang Bohui is closer to Li Tianling and would certainly respect Li Tianling.
