Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 359: Deciding on Teammates

Inside the Chen Mansion, the lights were turned on and dusk fell.

Chen Yan had just finished a day's work and returned home.

Before he even stepped into the main hall, he heard a servant beside him respectfully report: "Master, the young master is back."

Chen Yan was slightly startled, then the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a hint of smile, and said softly: "Oh? Ah Hua is back? Did you say what it was about?"

The servant shook his head slightly and continued respectfully, "The young master didn't say anything, but I saw his expression and it seemed like he had something on his mind and looked a little anxious."

Chen Yan nodded thoughtfully. He knew his son very well and was well aware that Chen Hua must have encountered something when he came back this time.

However, over the years, he has been extremely strict in educating his sons and taught them carefully.

He believed that under his careful teaching, his sons would not make mistakes or cause any disaster.

So, when the servant said that his son was in trouble, he did not worry too much that it would be a bad thing. He walked slowly towards the hall with steady steps.

When he stepped into the hall, he saw Chen Hua sitting there obediently and properly, with a hint of nervousness and anticipation in his eyes, obviously waiting for him.

Chen Yan coughed lightly, and this cough was particularly clear in the silent hall.

When Chen Hua heard the sound, he stood up immediately as if by reflex. He bowed respectfully towards Chen Yan and said, "Greetings, father."

Chen Yan nodded slightly, then walked steadily to the main seat and sat down slowly. His sitting posture was upright and his manner was dignified, showing the demeanor of the head of the family.

Seeing his father sit down, Chen Hua carefully followed suit, with his back straight and his hands placed neatly on his knees.

Chen Yan did not speak immediately, but slowly picked up the teacup. His movements were gentle and correct, showing his elegance and calmness.

He gently blew away the hot steam in the cup and took a sip of tea. The fragrance of the tea spread in his mouth, making him feel slightly comfortable.

Since Chen Yan didn't speak, Chen Hua didn't dare to speak rashly. He could only sit there quietly, waiting for his father to break the silence.

After a while, Chen Yan slowly put down the teacup.

He raised his head, looked at Chen Hua calmly, and asked, "You came back today, but do you have something to talk to me about?"

Chen Hua quickly stood up again, with a respectful attitude. He said to Chen Yan, "Father, I came back today because I have something to ask you."

Chen Yan knew his youngest son very well. Just from the tone of Chen Hua's voice, he could keenly perceive that his son should be extremely concerned about this matter, as if this matter was of vital importance to him.

So he nodded slightly and asked softly, "What's the matter?"

Chen Hua took a deep breath and explained to Chen Yan in detail and in a clear and orderly manner how Li Zhi and others had invited him to join them in carrying out the mission to the Wei court.

After Chen Hua finished speaking, he looked at Chen Yan expectantly, his hands clenched unconsciously, waiting for his father's response.

After listening to what Chen Hua said, Chen Yan frowned slightly.

As an official in the court, he naturally knew about the matter of paying tribute to the Wei Dynasty, and he was also aware that both the ministers in the court and the emperor attached great importance to this matter.

If this matter can be successfully completed, it will undoubtedly be a great achievement, and will surely be appreciated by the emperor and enter the emperor's holy eyes, bringing endless benefits to oneself and the family.

However, when Chen Yan thought about the long journey to Dawei and the unknown risks along the way, he still felt a little worried about Chen Hua.

After all, if this kind of task is done well, it will be a good thing for everyone, but if it is done badly, the consequences will be disastrous, and it may even implicate the entire family and bring disaster to the family.

This made Chen Yan fall into deep entanglement and hesitation. He was constantly weighing the pros and cons in his heart. On the one hand, there was a rare opportunity for his son, and on the other hand, there were huge risks that might be faced.

Chen Yan understands his son, and how could Chen Hua not understand his father?

When Chen Yan frowned, Chen Hua's heart suddenly jumped, and an ominous premonition came to his mind. He was too familiar with his father's expression, and this frowning action was undoubtedly a bad sign.

In a state of anxiety, Chen Hua ignored the strict family rules and blurted out: "Father, this is a rare opportunity. Tribute is paid once every twenty years. If I miss this time, I will have to wait another twenty years for the next one. I don't know if it will be my turn by then!"

Chen Yan raised his eyes and looked straight at Chen Hua, with a stern look in his eyes. He said in a deep voice: "How dare you! Are there any rules?"

This shout, like a thunder, echoed in the hall.

Chen Hua was so frightened that his face turned pale. He fell to his knees with a thump. He quickly lowered himself and said in a trembling voice, "Father, please forgive me. I was in a hurry..."

"You are so impetuous and impatient. How can I let you go to Wei with confidence?" Chen Yan said in a stern tone.

Chen Hua understood what his father meant and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. He quickly said, "Don't worry, father. I will be very careful and think twice before I act when I go to Wei. I will always remember your teachings and will never act rashly or bring discredit to the family. I will ensure that I complete the mission successfully!"

After hearing what Chen Hua said, Chen Yan's expression gradually eased. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then go ahead. Remember, you must be careful and cautious. The trip to Wei is of great importance, and you must not slack off in the slightest."

Chen Hua was so happy after hearing his father's agreement that he couldn't express it in words. He kowtowed and thanked him: "Thank you, father! I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

 …

The next morning, the sun shone through the thin clouds and fell on the earth.

Li Zhi and his party arrived at the Yeyousi reserve base on time.

From a distance, they saw Chen Hua standing at the door, his face filled with irrepressible joy. He stood on tiptoe from time to time and looked into the distance, obviously he had been waiting for a long time.

When Chen Hua saw Li Zhi and the others, he instantly became excited, walked up to them quickly, and said loudly: "I told my father last night, and he agreed to let me go!"

His voice was full of joy and pride.

Hearing what Chen Hua said, Li Zhi felt relieved and a smile appeared on his face.

From the very beginning, Li Zhi repeatedly weighed and considered the selection of team members, and each member played an important role in his plan.

Chen Hua has special magic skills and is a well-deserved tank role in Li Zhi's plan.

If Chen Hua could not join in the end, Li Zhi would not only have to disrupt the original plan, but also have to spend time to choose the right person again. Therefore, at this moment, Chen Hua can go to Wei together, which makes Li Zhi feel relieved.

When Jia Zhen, who was standing by, heard that Chen Hua was confirmed to go, he immediately became interested and started to make a fuss, clamoring for Chen Hua to treat them to a meal to celebrate.

"Chen Hua, for such a big happy event, you have to reward us well! You can't be stingy." He said half-jokingly and half-seriously, with a smile on his face.

Chen Hua was in a good mood at the moment, so he naturally wouldn't be stingy.

He waved his hand generously and said, "No problem! Today is my treat, let's go to Chunfeng Tower and have a good meal!"

Afterwards, the group went to Chunfeng Tower together.

After eating and drinking, Li Zhi stood up and bowed to everyone before leaving.

He said, "Everyone, now that the candidate has been decided, I should also inform the deputy chief. This is my duty. Let's say goodbye now and meet again another day."

Everyone nodded to express their understanding.

After leaving Chunfeng Tower, Li Zhi went to Yeyousi alone.