At first, Nie Rong did not recognize Nie Yao.
When he heard that a military leader wanted to meet with him privately, Nie Rong had been thrilled—far more excited than when meeting other officials. He took it as proof that military leaders had a keen eye, given how often his son’s articles appeared in the newspapers.
When he saw Commander Wang, the man was in his early sixties, with graying hair but a posture as straight as a ramrod. He wasn't frail like Nie Rong, nor did he carry the rotund girth of Liang Lisheng; he was well-proportioned and dignified. Nie Rong felt an instant kinship with him.
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