After speaking, Li Nian showed no mercy and directly broke Huang Mao's wrist.
Then he kicked out, causing Huang Mao to writhe on the ground in pain.
"Quick, get up! You useless bunch, what am I keeping you for?"
Huang Mao, his face flushed with pain, scolded the two warrior bodyguards beside him.
The two warrior bodyguards immediately swung their punches at Li Nian upon hearing this.
However, before they could get close, they were frozen in place by Li Nian's gaze, unable to move.
Li Nian, possessed of a Telekinesis Martial Spirit, doesn't need to lift a finger; a mere glance is enough to suppress martial artists of warrior level.
After scanning the surroundings, Li Nian dialed a number and said into his communication bracelet:
"Help me check Du Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., this sounds like an illegal enterprise..."
Lin Jianhe was stunned by the sudden scene, and asked Lin Chen softly while holding his hand:
"Chen, who are they? Offending Du Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a big loss..."
Lin Chen's eyes were still a bit red, looking at Li Nian and Wang Xinyu, unsure of how to explain.
Reasonably speaking, although he hadn't signed a confidentiality agreement, the matter of traversing two realms involves national affairs and shouldn't be known by his uncle and them.
Fortunately, Wang Xinyu reacted quickly, saying:
"Hello, are you Lin Jianhe?"
"We are from the military region, here to visit the retired veterans... We just happened to encounter this scene."
Saying this, Wang Xinyu gave a signal, and Li Nian quickly took out a military ID.
Lin Jianhe shakily received the military ID, scrutinizing it for a long time.
Sitting in a wheelchair, he saluted and spoke with clear articulation:
"Veteran of the Seventeenth Battalion of the Blades Brigade, Lin Jianhe, reporting to the commander!"
Seeing Li Nian's military ID, Lin Jianhe no longer had doubts.
At this moment, Wang Xinyu also said:
"Uncle Lin, you retired due to injuries, facing such difficulties, you should have informed the state earlier!"
Lin Jianhe smiled bitterly at this, saying only:
"The state has given enough, but my little girl has been sick all along, which is why the family's savings are depleted..."
Wang Xinyu then looked toward the bedroom.
Only then did Lin Chen help a frail young girl out of the room.
Lin An'an is sixteen this year, and looks very cute and pretty, but she's too thin, and her skin is unnaturally pale.
Lin An'an contracted a mysterious illness two years ago, since then every flare-up causes extreme agony.
Over the past two years, Lin Jianhe consulted many famous doctors and spent considerable savings, all to no avail.
Due to this mysterious illness, Lin An'an's health has been poor, and she's been on a leave of absence from school for a long time.
Lin Chen and Wang Xinyu exchanged a glance, and she understood, saying:
"Uncle Lin, our military region is here specifically to visit retired veterans this time."
"We will be responsible for examining your daughter's illness."
"Additionally, we will quickly provide you with accommodation in the military family housing; you can move in today..."
Upon hearing Wang Xinyu's words, a hint of confusion flashed across Lin Jianhe's face.
It's true that retired soldiers and their families qualify for military family housing, but it requires a lottery, which they've been unsuccessful at for five years.
Could fortune have turned?
Lin Jianhe didn't doubt it, his eyes red with excitement.
Seeing this, Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief, as ensuring his uncle's family moved into military family housing and curing An'an's illness would make them much safer moving forward.
After chatting for a while longer, several uniformed police officers entered the house.
They surveyed the area and presented an arrest warrant to Huang Mao.
"Are you Du Jiye? Your Du Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is suspected of selling substandard nutritional liquids; the arrest has been approved."
"Your father is already at the station; you'll need to come with us too."
The lead officer exchanged a gaze with Li Nian, then arrested Huang Mao and the two warrior bodyguards together.
Lin Chen watched this scene calmly, feeling a mix of emotions in his heart.
Du Jiye's father's Du Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. rose to prominence in recent years as a thriving new enterprise, worth billions and quite renowned in pharmaceuticals.
Yet such a mighty conglomerate crumbled at the whim, worthless before the state...
Lin Chen felt fortunate to have backing and a background now.
Moreover, the "big thigh" he'd attached himself to was the thickest in all of Blue Star!
"Chen, are we moving to the military family housing today?" Lin Jianhe inquired.
Lin Chen nodded and affirmed:
"Yes, today, and my sister's illness must not be delayed... it's urgent to treat!"
After hearing this, Lin Jianhe nodded and called Kong Shan, who was working odd jobs outside.
Soon after, a plainly dressed but reasonably attractive woman returned.
This was Lin Chen's aunt, Kong Shan, who stood unwavering by Lin Jianhe's side after his accident, preferring to work outside without ever complaining.
Together, Lin Jianhe and she raised Lin Chen, treating him as their own son.
All family savings were managed by Aunt Kong without ever being stingy in supporting Lin Chen's martial path resources.
She often said: When our Chen becomes a Martial Master, this aunt will have face and be finally able to enjoy life...
Upon returning and learning about the situation, and knowing they could move to the military family housing today, Kong Shan's eyes welled up as she said:
"Dear, we've finally made it through..."
She began packing the household's belongings, with Lin Chen assisting beside her.
Soon, several plain-clothed soldiers arrived to help Lin Chen's family move.
That evening, the family left their old apartment building and arrived at the new military housing complex.
The complex was located in Kyoto North City, near the military region.
The housing was much more spacious than their previous worn-down old place, nearly one hundred and fifty square meters.
Moreover, thanks to Wang Xinyu's arrangements, all furniture and appliances had been installed in advance.
Aunt Kong couldn't stop smiling at the new home, and younger sister Lin An'an excitedly examined every corner.
After sending Lin Chen's family to the military region, Li Nian and Wang Xinyu left.
That night, Kong Shan made a lavish meal to celebrate their move to the new home and Lin Chen's promotion to martial artist.
After Kong Shan and the mother-daughter pair Lin An'an went to sleep, Lin Jianhe, sitting in the wheelchair, knocked on Lin Chen's bedroom door.
"Uncle!" Lin Chen was somewhat surprised, getting up to push Lin Jianhe inside.
Lin Jianhe closed the door, speaking softly to Lin Chen:
"Chen, those soldiers today, they came with you, didn't they?"
Lin Chen paused upon hearing this, then feigned ignorance, saying: "Uncle, what are you talking about, I don't understand?"
Lin Jianhe rolled his eyes at this, saying:
"You brat, do you think your uncle is an idiot?"
"Our family lived in West City for so many years without ever hitting the lottery for military housing... But the moment you became a martial artist, we did?"
"Hmph, you're trying to fool your uncle with this?"
Lin Chen scratched his head, revealing an ashamed smile.
Lin Jianhe, wearing an expression of having seen through it all, softly said:
"Chen, that Commander Li's military rank isn't small! A Major at such a young age, even your uncle, having been a soldier all his life, has never seen one..."
"Even if our family had won the lottery, they wouldn't send such a prominent figure."
"Your uncle knows you have talent, becoming a martial artist at such a young age, and the state will surely value you highly..."
"Your uncle also knows that they'll eventually pick you for an elite martial artist unit or something..."
With a pause, Lin Jianhe's eyes unexpectedly reddened before he continued:
"But your mom and dad died on the battlefield, and I ended up like this."
"Chen, when you go to the battlefield in the future, be clever, don't charge ahead recklessly like your uncle."
"Serving the country is true, but you must also cherish your life. If you die too, our Lin family line will be cut off..."
Upon hearing Lin Jianhe's words, Lin Chen realized his uncle misunderstood.
He thought Lin Chen was highly talented and had been pre-selected by the state's special forces, destined to risk his life.
Therefore, he was giving Lin Chen a lecture!
Moved, Lin Chen nodded: "Don't worry, uncle. I've got it covered!"
Although Lin Jianhe guessed wrong, his advice was sound.
Be it on the battlefield or in Lin Chen's future in the Cultivation Realm, his own safety should be the priority.
Even if Lin Chen is to bring back some resources for Great Xia, it must be based on ensuring his own safety.
If he died, indeed all would be lost...
Early the next day, Wang Xinyu took Lin An'an away for treatment.
That afternoon, Lin Chen received a call from Wang Xinyu.
On the other end, Wang Xinyu's tone was somewhat peculiar.
"Lin Chen, can you come to the military hospital?"
"An'an's condition is quite complex... Strictly speaking, it's not an illness..."