<h4>Chapter 1445: Chapter 1753: The New Chairman</h4>


    As Ling Chen and the others took their seats, Du Kang, who was in charge of hosting the meeting, stood in the center of the room, looking at everyone present and said, "Everyone should know the reason for inviting you here this time. Over the years, the Martial Arts Association haspletely be a tool for others’ interests, only seeking personal gain without contributing to the martial artsmunity at all. Thus, this time, led by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, we decide to change this situation, reorganize the Martial Arts Association, and make it a genuine organization contributing to Huaxia martial arts."


    After pausing for a moment, Du Kang nced at everyone present before continuing, "Everyone here is a significant figure in the martial arts world with a certain level of influence and leadership. This time, we invited you mainly to seek your support in reorganizing the Martial Arts Association. Does anyone have any opinions?"


    Hearing Du Kang’s words, everyone echoed in agreement, and no one opposed Du Kang’s proposal. In fact, those who came here are supporters of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. If there were anyone who didn’t support it, they wouldn’t be here. Therefore, what Du Kang said was just a formality.


    "The main reason for inviting everyone today is to decide on an important matter through voting." Du Kang said, "A snake doesn’t move without a head, and the previous President and Vice President of the Martial Arts Association have already resigned. So we need to elect a new President to lead us in reorganizing the Martial Arts Association. Does anyone have a good candidate?"


    As soon as the words fell, someone immediately responded, "Elder Du, I think Old Man Tong is the most suitable candidate for the President of the Martial Arts Association. With his influence as a senior figure in the martial arts world, I believe no one will oppose him leading the association."


    Du Kang nodded and asked, "Are there any other candidates? Everyone is free to express their opinions and thoughts."


    Everyone exchanged nces, thinking there’s nothing to say about this. Among all present, besides Tong Zhentian, who else is qualified to be the President? As for Du Kang himself, it’s not that he isn’t qualified. However, since he’s from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, if they were to appoint someone as President, it should be Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Master Su Mei.


    "Alright." Du Kang said, "Since no one has any objections, we will nominate Old Man Tong as the President of the Martial Arts Association." As he finished his words, Du Kang turned his gaze toward Tong Zhentian, smiling as he said, "Old Man Tong, it seems you’re the right choice for President. Do you have anything to say?"


    Tong Zhentian didn’t decline, as they had already anticipated this; the position of President belonged to him. He stood up confidently, cupped his fists before everyone present, and said loudly, "First of all, thank you all for your support. Since you all believe in me, I won’t refuse. From now on, I will dedicate myself to leading the Martial Arts Association, and together we will elevate the Huaxia martial arts world."


    In less than ten minutes, the President of the Martial Arts Association was smoothly elected. Everyone knew it was just a formality, and there was no need to make itplicated.


    "Since the President has been decided, now let’s talk about the Vice President candidates." Du Kang said, "After discussions, the reorganized Martial Arts Association will have two Vice Presidents and sixmittee members, making a total of nine people including the President. In the future, all major decisions of the Martial Arts Association will be determined by the nine-member vote. Besides the President, the other eight members will be selected from the candidates. In the next half month, please actively sign up to participate. We will review all applicants over the half month and select the qualified ones."


    Du Kang emphasized again, "Please remember, you have only half a month, don’t miss the opportunity."


    After announcing the important matters, the atmosphere of the meeting instantly became rxed. Everyone chatted casually for a while before leaving.


    Ling Chen, along with the other three and Du Kang, left together as they had arranged to find a ce to drink. Guided by Du Kang, Ling Chen soon found a slightly secluded restaurant. As the five entered, a middle-aged man immediately greeted them with a smiling face, "Elder Du, long time no see."


    "I’ve rarely visited Beijing recently, so I haven’t been able to stop by your ce. Today, I’ve brought some friends, bring out your best wine for us."


    "No problem." The middle-aged man grinned, "Please follow me."


    In the private room, the five each found a seat. After just finishing a cup of tea, the restaurant owner brought in three jars of wine. These wine jars were nearly half a meter tall, each containing about ten pounds of wine.


    Du Kang was not polite, directly pouring a jar of wine into his bowl and quickly finishing it. After emptying the bowl, Du Kang wiped his mouth, said with satisfaction, "It’s been a long time since I tasted such good wine. Old Man Tong, we’re all friends here, so I won’t stand on ceremony. Serve yourself, there’s no one here to serve you."


    Tong Zhentianughed heartily, not minding Du Kang’s words at all. On the other side, Ling Chen and Ye Liangyong each picked up a jar and filled the bowls of Tong Zhentian and He Ziyun.


    After a bowl of wine, Ling Chen felt his body burning, as if all his blood was boiling. Such strong wine! Ling Chen licked his lips, feeling a slight burn in his throat but finding the taste quite pleasurable, especially when the alcohol surges.


    Soon, the five silently drank five or six bowls of wine among themselves. Du Kang and Tong Zhentian were unaffected, while He Ziyun’s face showed a hint of wine-red but remained normal, but Ye Liangyong was probably the worst off. After a few bowls, his whole face was red like the face of Red-Faced Guan Gong, constantly huping.


    In contrast, Ling Chen handled it much better than Ye Liangyong and He Ziyun. His alcohol tolerance was personally developed by Du Kang, so these few bowls were nothing.


    After two more bowls, Ye Liangyong finally couldn’t continue, setting down his bowl, and He Ziyun also reduced the frequency of picking up the bowl, leaving only Ling Chen and the other two continuing to drink.


    Over ten minutester, before the restaurant owner’s dishes were served, the three jars of wine were all emptied.


    "Refreshing!" Du Kang set down his bowl, wiping his mouth, "It’s been a long time since I’ve indulged like this." He paused and looked at Ling Chen and Tong Zhentian, smiling as he said, "The rarest thing is finding a few drinking buddies with good tolerance."


    "Elder Du, feel free to call me if you want to drink, I’ll definitely join."


    Originally expecting Du Kang to nod and agree, surprisingly, he shook his head and said, "I dare not casually invite you for a drink, you’re from Dragon Tiger Hall, and I’m from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. If someone sees us drinking together, who knows what they might say."


    Ling Chen smiled, "Elder Du still worries about that? I thought Elder Du feared nothing."


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