C286 The Start of the War

Hearing Hua Kunlin speak such lofty words, Bai Chengcheng couldn't help but feel like he was listening to a fairy tale. It was almost surreal—a politician caring about reputation as if they were a Confucian scholar. Was he sure he hadn't misspoken?

Bai Chengcheng probed cautiously, "Elder Hua, you're joking, right?"

Hua Kunlin's expression turned stern as he replied with authority