Did he trick the young marshal into becoming sworn brothers and then go south to Huangpu Military Ac

Lin Qi's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

A science student's calculations are always interconnected, one step at a time.

He knew that he had won over the troops by fighting in the mud last night, and had also taken all the credit this morning.

Chiang Kai-shek, the nominal principal, has been pushed to the brink of explosion.

If this rift is allowed to widen, Chiang Kai-shek will certainly spare no effort to trip him up from behind.

It's time to give this sworn brother a strong dose of medicine.

Two hours later, the commotion subsided.

The Grand Marshal's guard took over the military academy, and the traitorous brigade commander Chen was taken to the execution ground and executed by firing squad.

Although the original opening ceremony was postponed by half a day, it was held as scheduled.

On the Pearl River, the gunboat Chu Yu cut through the waves, escorting high-ranking officials to Cheung Chau Island.

A gentle breeze blows across the river.

In a deserted corner on the second deck.

Chiang Kai-shek looked at the surging river with a gloomy expression.

Lin Qi changed into a clean Zhongshan suit and walked over slowly.

When Chiang Kai-shek heard footsteps, he turned around, and the gloom on his face was instantly covered by a forced, awkward smile.

"Brother Tuozhi."

Chiang Kai-shek's tone carried a hint of reproach and probing: "Such a big thing happened last night, how could you not even inform your brothers? If something had happened to you while you were leading men to capture the assassin, how would I, as your older brother, explain to the Master? How would I explain to headquarters?"

Lin Qi could guess the meaning of those high-sounding platitudes even with his eyes closed.

Lin Qi didn't continue with the perfunctory excuse of "the matter was urgent and there wasn't time," as that would only make the other party think he was guilty.

The best way to deal with a naturally suspicious person is to use ruthless honesty to shatter all their schemes.

Lin Qi suddenly stopped smiling.

Instead of answering Chiang Kai-shek's question, he stared directly into Chiang's eyes with an extremely aggressive gaze.

Brother Chiang Kai-shek.

Lin Qi lowered his voice, but it carried a penetrating power that struck straight to the soul: "Since we've already chopped off chicken heads and drunk blood wine, and sworn brotherhood, why bother with these hypocritical platitudes?"

Chiang Kai-shek's fake smile froze.

"You've been so distant and wary of me lately."

Lin Qi pressed, enunciating each word clearly: "Do you think I'm too popular, that I've won over the hearts of the people at the military academy, and that I'm usurping your power as the principal?!"

Chiang Kai-shek was shocked. His secret thoughts had been exposed and laid bare, causing him to panic.

"Brother Taku, what are you saying!"

Chiang Kai-shek waved his hands repeatedly: "We are brothers of one mind, how could I, Chiang, possibly..."

"Alright."

Lin Qi rudely interrupted his hypocritical pretense.

"Brother Chiang Kai-shek, I only have one thing to tell you."

Lin Qi turned around, gripped the railing of the ship's side with both hands, and gazed intently at the distant river.

"Two months ago, you asked Liao Gong to convey a message inviting me to a private dinner at the Grand Marshal's Mansion, where no outsiders were present. Do you remember that?"

Chiang Kai-shek was stunned.

How could he not remember!

That day, Liao Zikai went to the arsenal to deliver a message, and he was right there beside him!

He was insanely jealous at the time, thinking that the Song family wanted to take Lin Qi as their son-in-law, allowing him to rise to the top in one step.

But after that family banquet, nothing more was said. No news of a marriage alliance came from the Marshal's Mansion, and he never knew what had happened that night.

"Of course I remember. That night... what exactly happened?"

Chiang Kai-shek asked tentatively.

Lin Qi did not turn around, his voice as calm as if he were telling someone else's story.

"To be honest, that night the master and mistress intended to betroth the third young lady to me, so that the master and I could become brothers-in-law."

Chiang Kai-shek's mind went blank for a second, as if struck by a bolt of lightning!

Sure enough!

What does marrying the third young lady mean?!

That would make her one of her closest "insiders" to her husband!

Backed by the Song family's vast comprador capital, plus Lin Qi's current military industrial strength and financial resources.

Within three years, Lin Qi will undoubtedly be the number two figure in the headquarters, and even the future successor!

Even if Chiang Kai-shek ran the Whampoa Military Academy perfectly, he would only ever be a military commander under Lin Qi!

Just as Chiang Kai-shek felt a wave of extreme despair and suffocation.

Lin Qi turned his head, looked at Chiang Kai-shek's pale face, and calmly delivered the most fatal blow.

"But I refused without hesitation."

"Moreover, I swore a solemn oath that I would never again be able to reach such a high position in this lifetime."

What?!

Chiang Kai-shek's defenses have completely crumbled!

He couldn't even control his expression, exclaiming in disbelief, "How is this possible?! Such a golden opportunity, why...?"

For a political animal that is extremely power-hungry, it is simply incomprehensible why anyone would throw away such immense wealth that is delivered right to their doorstep as if it were garbage!

Seeing Chiang Kai-shek's extremely shocked expression, Lin Qi knew the time was right.

He reached out and patted Chiang Kai-shek heavily on the shoulder.

They unleashed a flawless, Oscar-worthy, and utterly deceptive deception.

Brother Chiang Kai-shek.

Lin Qi's tone became incredibly sincere, even tinged with a fervent zeal: "I'm telling you this not to show off how high and mighty I am."

"I just want to tell you clearly that I, Lin Qi, have absolutely no regard for the political power that people fight over every day in the conference room!"

"If I were power-hungry, if I wanted to climb the ranks in this camp, I'd already be the master's brother-in-law! Why would I need to wallow in the mud with a bunch of peasant soldiers?!"

Chiang Kai-shek's breathing stopped, and his mind raced.

"The reason I was so dedicated to the military academy, even overstepping my authority to conduct assessments in the mud and leading them to capture assassins late at night!"

Lin Qi stared intently into Chiang Kai-shek's eyes: "It's because I truly cherish these patriotic students! They are the foundation of this country's future!"

"I want to teach them the most advanced tactics I learned abroad! So they can shed less blood and kill more enemies!"

As he spoke, his emotions reached their peak, and his voice resonated in the river breeze.

"Once they complete their studies! Once the Whampoa Military Academy has reached a significant scale! You, Chiang Kai-shek, will personally lead this invincible new army to conquer all corners of the land! To launch the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains! To establish unparalleled achievements!"

"And what about me?"

Lin Qi laughed nonchalantly: "Once the military academy is on track, I'll either retire from the martial world, or I'll continue building my steel mill and chemical plant, laying the foundation for this country's heavy industry for the rest of my life!"

"Brother Chiang Kai-shek! You are the commander, and I am the blacksmith! We are brothers, one a scholar, the other a warrior, one in front, one behind. How can there be any conflict?! How can there be any power struggle?!"

Lin Qi suddenly gripped Chiang Kai-shek's shoulders with both hands.

"You don't even believe me, the brother who dared to refuse a marriage alliance with the Song family?!"

A wake-up call!

A logical loop so perfect it's flawless!

Chiang Kai-shek was utterly shocked by these words!

His mind went blank from Lin Qi's reverse PUA, and then, surprisingly, he found himself following Lin Qi's line of thought.

Yes!

If Lin Tuozhi were truly a power-hungry person, how could he possibly, and absolutely would not, refuse the marriage alliance with the Song family!

He wouldn't even accept the position of the third young lady, nor would he accept the position of the number two person in the headquarters.

How could they possibly care about the power of a mere military academy?!

My sworn brother seems to be a pure, selfless saint who has devoted himself to the country!

And yet, I, for the sake of a little bit of fame, became suspicious of him!

Suspicion of such a good brother who secretly protects and safeguards him!

Chiang Kai-shek was moved, but also felt a deep sense of shame.

His eyes welled up with tears, and he gripped Lin Qi's hand tightly, his voice trembling.

"Takuya! My good brother!"

"I was judging a gentleman by my own petty standards! I deserve to die!"

Chiang Kai-shek's face flushed with excitement as he looked at Lin Qi, as if he were seeing the strongest foundation for his future grand ambitions.

"When brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal! With Brother Tuo silently contributing to the country, what troubles there in this world?!"

Looking at Chiang Kai-shek, who felt guilty towards himself.

A hint of mockery flashed through Lin Qi's mind.

That's right, be a good principal and go fight on the front lines.

You can shoulder the burden; military power and the lifeline of industry will belong to me.

Just as the two were each harboring their own secrets, they arrived at Cheung Chau Island.