Genius Beast Taming: Starting from Awakening an S-Rank Talent

After that, Lao Hu and Lao Yang put away their tamed beasts.

Zhou's father, Zhou's mother, and Zhou Heng stepped into the brand-new training hall together.

The training hall has a black and blue exterior with a metallic feel, while the interior is silver-gray, and all its facilities are extremely complete.

As for more sophisticated equipment, they would have to purchase it themselves. Although Lao Hu and Lao Chen, as fourth-level blacksmiths, could definitely forge it, it wouldn't be something that could be done in just a few hours.

Zhou's father naturally wouldn't make things difficult for them.

Meanwhile, for added comfort, this three-story training hall will require further detailed renovations.

Li Lang's father's company happens to have business in this area, so we can ask him for help.

Old Hu respectfully inquired, "Your Excellency, Madam, Young Master, could you please take a look and see if there's anything that needs to be revised?"

Zhou's father looked at Zhou Heng: "Heng'er, what do you think?"

Zhou Heng smiled and said, "Thank you, Instructor Hu and Instructor Yang. This training hall is built exactly to my liking. I like it very much."

Old Yang quickly replied, "Young master, you're too kind. We don't deserve your instruction. Just call us Old Hu and Old Yang."

Zhou's father's tone carried a hint: "There's no need to be so formal. Although your positions are lower, I've always considered you as one of my own."

Old Hu and Old Yang exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Thank you for your kindness, Academician!"

Afterwards, Zhou's parents invited Lao Hu and Lao Yang to stay for a meal.

The two were very pleased with this.

According to unspoken rules, when a superior invites a subordinate to have dinner at their home, it signifies that they have truly accepted the subordinate and consider them a confidant.

It will be easier for them to get promoted in the Education and Training Department in the future.

Old Hu and Old Yang are both shrewd people; they know what Zhou's parents value most.

So during the meal, they didn't directly flatter Zhou's parents. Instead, they kept praising Zhou Heng, exaggerating his abilities to the skies, which perfectly catered to Zhou's parents' love for their son.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhou became increasingly satisfied with Lao Hu and Lao Yang.

"You are quite strong among the fourth-tier Grandmaster Beast Tamers. If you can evolve your beasts to the upper-tier gold quality, you will have the hope of becoming a fifth-tier Battle General Beast Tamer."

Mr. Zhou's face was stern: "Moreover, it has been more than 30 years since you were promoted to the Education Department. It is really unfair to have you deputy instructors stay in your positions for so long. It is time for you to be promoted."

Old Hu and Old Yang were overjoyed: "Thank you so much for your kind words, Academician!"

But then, the two of them became somewhat worried: "We were only promoted to deputy instructors three years ago. According to the rules, we have to wait at least two more years before we can be promoted. After all, to become an instructor, you need to reach the peak of the fourth rank and have enough seniority. Although we have been transferred to the Education Department for decades, there are many people with more seniority than us. Even if we have enough seniority, it will be difficult to be promoted directly."

High-level beast tamers have longer lifespans, so their tenure is naturally longer.

Mr. Zhou remained calm: "It's a small matter. As long as I nominate you at the next garrison headquarters meeting, and use my connections to pull some strings, it's just two instructor positions. Isn't that a piece of cake?"

Old Hu quickly expressed his loyalty: "Thank you so much, Academician! You're practically our second parent!"

Old Yang was overjoyed: "Your Excellency, I won't say anything more; all my gratitude is contained in this cup of wine!"

The two men quickly stood up, bowed, and held their wine glasses low with fawning smiles on their faces.

As soon as Zhou's father slightly raised his cup, the two men quickly placed their cups under his. Then, Old Hu and Old Yang tilted their heads back and gulped down a large cup of high-quality liquor that could easily intoxicate ordinary beast tamers.

Mr. Zhou watched this scene with a smile, and lightly touched his wine glass with his lips as a response to them.

But this already made them extremely happy.

They showered him with flattering words as if they were free, making not only Zhou's father but also Zhou Heng feel quite flattered.

Old Hu and Old Yang look like middle-aged men, but they are actually over sixty years old this year. Yet, they act so obsequiously and humbly in front of Zhou's father, a young man who is not even forty years old.

Zhou Heng sat down next to his father, picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, and felt a lot of emotions.

This is the benefit of having a background.

This is true in every era.

If Zhou's father had not been born into the Shenlong Zhou family, he could not have become the deputy education commissioner of a first-class city at such a young age, and he could not have easily bypassed the education commissioner of the education bureau and directly connected with the garrison headquarters, thereby forcibly promoting his subordinates.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, Zhou's father deliberately showed a hint of fatigue.

Old Hu and Old Yang immediately and tactfully got up to take their leave, and Zhou's father had the butler see them out.

Then, a servant came over and quickly cleared away the leftovers.

Mr. Zhou's face was ruddy, showing no signs of fatigue: "Heng'er, what are your thoughts on today's events?"

Zhou Heng pondered for a moment before saying, "Family background is very important, sometimes even more important than ability."

"That's right, the times are different now than before; background is extremely important."

Zhou's father first acknowledged Zhou Heng's words, then reminded him, "However, strength is always the most important thing. Don't be fooled by my current prestige; I'm still relying on the family's support. The family's prosperity depends on the continuous emergence of strong individuals generation after generation! Do you understand?"

Zhou Heng nodded, indicating that he understood: "I understand, Dad. Background and strength complement each other. With a good background, it is easier to improve strength. Once you are strong, you can become a support for the younger generation of the clan."

Zhou's mother said softly from the side, "It's good that you understand this! The family needs someone to take the lead in the future. My dear son, we have high hopes for you."

Zhou Heng smiled brightly: "Mom and Dad, don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."

Mr. and Mrs. Zhou nodded with satisfaction.

Then, Zhou's father picked up the communicator and called Li Lang's father, asking him to send someone to deliver a batch of training equipment.

In just three minutes, a red parrot a hundred meters long descended from the sky, with a group of beast tamers standing on it.

The leader was Li Lang, accompanied by more than a dozen group employees in work uniforms.

They all have a snowflake symbol on their chests, which is the logo of the Flying Snow Group.

As soon as Li Lang landed, he ran over: "Uncle Ting! Aunt Wan!"

Mr. Zhou asked in confusion, "Xiao Lang, why did your father send you here personally for such a small matter?"

Li Lang glanced at Zhou Heng: "I wanted to hang out with Aheng, so I came here with the staff who were installing the training facilities."

Mr. Zhou didn't seem to care much: "Then you two go and have fun!"

Afterwards, a group of employees entered the newly built training hall and began installing various facilities.

Zhou Heng then led Li Lang into the castle.