Tiger roared, “Everyone, fall in now!”
At his command, a hundred thousand East Coast Guards densely packed the beach.
Seeing the hundred thousand East Coast Guards, Chris Shelby felt as if he were back on the battlefield at the border, inspecting the troops during autumn.
Tiger glanced over everyone and said sternly, “Today, the King of the East Coast himself has come to review you. Do not disappoint the King of the East Coast, understand?”
“Understood!”
The hundred thousand East Coast Guards roared in unison.
Tiger shouted, “You have half an hour to complete a thousand push-ups each. Anyone who fails to do so, get out of the East Coast Guards immediately!”
“Yes, sir!”
Faced with such a draconian demand, not a single East Coast Guard backed down.
Soon, the hundred thousand East Coast Guards began doing push-ups.
Watching this, Chris Shelby couldn’t help but chuckle lightly.
Tiger really was well-suited to be a drill sergeant; it seemed necessary to entrust him with the training camp in the future.
Tiger told Chris Shelby, “I’ve decided to train these hundred thousand men first. Once I’m done with them, they will train other members of the East Coast security company.”
Hearing this, Chris Shelby nodded, “Alright, do as you said.”
Half an hour later, all hundred thousand East Coast Guards had completed their task.
Tiger said with satisfaction, “Very good, everyone go and rest now.”
At his command, the hundred thousand East Coast Guards immediately dispersed.
During this period, the East Coast Guards trained day and night.
Apart from eating and resting, their entire time was devoted to training.
Seeing these East Coast Guards, a trace of satisfaction appeared on Chris Shelby’s face.
With these hundred thousand East Coast Guards, the future of East Coast was as secure as a fortress!
…
Meanwhile,
The man in sunglasses from the restaurant arrived at Crazy Steer.
“Boss, according to my investigation over the past few days, Jimmy Cock’s disappearance is related to Chris Shelby, the King of the East Coast.”
“Chris Shelby?”
Upon hearing this, Ironheart Steer squinted his eyes.
He had suspected Chris Shelby’s involvement when his man Jimmy Cock disappeared without a trace.
It turned out it really was Chris Shelby who had captured Jimmy Cock.
Thinking about how twenty Crazy Steer outposts were swept away, it must have been Chris Shelby’s doing as well.
Thinking this, a cold murderous intent appeared in Ironheart Steer’s eyes.
He knew he and Chris Shelby were in a fight to the death.
If he didn’t kill Chris Shelby, Chris Shelby would surely kill him.
Rather than waiting to be killed, it was better to strike first.
Ironheart Steer ordered, “Keep a close watch on the movements of the King of the East Coast!”
“Yes, sir!”
Soon, the man in sunglasses respectfully left.
At that time, Chris Shelby drove away from the East Coast training base, heading back to Cloud Bay.
When he reached his villa, it was already night.
Entering the villa, Chris Shelby found Harold Jefferson practicing in the yard.
Seeing Chris Shelby, Harold Jefferson immediately greeted him respectfully, “Mr. Shelby!”
Chris Shelby nodded and walked inside.
In the kitchen, Marie and Ava were helping May cook.
It was Marie and Ava’s first day interning at Chester Group, and both were very excited.
Chris Shelby did not disturb them, instead sitting on the living room sofa to watch television.
Just then, Juliette came down from upstairs.
Seeing Chris Shelby, Juliette curiously asked, “Why are you home so late today?”
Chris Shelby smiled and replied, “I had some things to take care of, so I got back late.”
Juliette said, “I have something to tell you, Esther has decided to go to Oxwoods tomorrow.”
“Tomorrow? That’s so soon!”
Upon hearing this, Chris Shelby was taken aback.
Juliette nodded and said, “Yes! Brother, are you free? If you are, go with Esther to Oxwoods tomorrow.”
Chris Shelby asked curiously, “Why didn’t Esther come and ask me herself?”
“Brother, you know Esther’s personality. Isn’t she just too shy to ask you because she fears you might be busy?”
Juliette said, looking helpless.
Hearing this, Chris Shelby thought about it and it made sense.
Esther had always been considerate and seldom troubled him.
However, if his wife needed him, Chris Shelby would make time no matter how busy he was.
Chris Shelby smiled and said, “Tell Esther I’m free these days.”
“Okay!”
Juliette nodded.
A few minutes later, May and others had finished preparing the meal.
After dinner, Chris Shelby returned to his room and asked Esther, “Honey, are you going to Oxwoods tomorrow?”
Esther nodded and replied, “Yes! Recently, our company’s export trade has been obstructed, and there’s an important client in Oxwoods I need to meet personally to discuss a partnership.”
“Moreover, there will be a global economic summit in Oxwoods soon, where well-known companies from around the world will participate. It’s a great opportunity for our Chester Group. Also, I have a college friend in Oxwoods who knows many influential people there. If we go, she can help us.”
Hearing this, Chris Shelby nodded and said, “From what you’re saying, this indeed sounds like a great opportunity for Chester Group!”
Even though Chester Group was currently the leading company in Amerosia, it faced many challenges.
Especially now, with the intensifying trade war, Chester Group’s export trade was significantly affected.
Esther had chosen to go to Oxwoods to try to resolve Chester Group’s foreign trade crisis.
“Alright, I’ll accompany you to Oxwoods tomorrow,” Chris Shelby said.
“Really?”
Upon hearing this, Esther’s face lit up with surprise.
She had really wanted Chris Shelby to accompany her.
But seeing him busy recently made her hesitant to ask.
That’s why she had asked Juliette to speak to Chris Shelby, hoping he would accompany her.
Now that Chris Shelby had agreed to go with her in person, Esther felt deeply touched.
Chris Shelby reached out and gently touched Esther’s head, smiling and said, “Silly! We’re husband and wife; there’s nothing you can’t talk to me about directly. Remember, if you do this again, I might actually get mad.”
Esther lowered her head and playfully stuck out her tongue, “Dear, I understand!”
…
The next morning,
Chris Shelby and Esther, carrying their luggage, walked out of the villa.
Esther said to Juliette, “Juliette, I’ll be in Oxwoods for a while, please keep an eye on the company for me.”
Juliette nodded and replied, “Don’t worry, Esther, I’ll call you if anything comes up.”
As Chris Shelby and Esther were about to leave for Oxwoods, Marie, Ava, and others came to see them off.
This time, Harold Jefferson drove Chris Shelby and Esther to the airport.
Soon, the couple boarded the plane.
By the time they arrived in the capital of Oxwoods, Mist City, it was already past nine in the evening.