Chapter 1: Adventures

To this end, they also took out a loan from the bank to expand the factory and purchased a significant amount of equipment, which ultimately resolved the bottleneck in production capacity. The machining factory has also gotten back on track, and relying solely on the orders from that state-owned enterprise is sufficient to maintain the factory's full-load operation

Li Ming's comrade has connections with a large state-owned enterprise in Kyoto. The small machinery factory they established specializes in undertaking the processing of standard components for that large state-owned enterprise.

It was only then that Li Ming realized he had been deceived by his comrades, who were clearly aware of the impending changes and had long been prepared, even pushing Li Ming to the edge of the cliff

He took out a cigarette and lit it, sitting there quietly as he smoked. He smoked several cigarettes in succession, and finally made up his mind; he decided to go and take a look on the other side of the light gate. After all, he had already reached a dead end, so what was there to be afraid of.

In early spring in the north, the weather still carries a hint of coolness. The bright moonlight resembles a transparent veil, gently spread over the earth. The night is tranquil as water, with only the gentle breeze softly caressing.

Finally, he took out a set of low-light night vision goggles seized abroad, put them on his head, and walked out of the house. He arrived at the workshop outside, where Li Ming took out the light spot, gently pressed it with his finger, and the light spot slowly expanded once again, transforming into an oval-shaped light gate

The ringtone of the phone in his pocket interrupted Li Ming's chaotic thoughts. He took out the phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar number, and the number was quite strange.

A worn round table, several plates of side dishes, a bottle of Erguotou that has been nearly consumed, dozens of cigarette butts, and a few gnawed bones scattered on the ground

Two months ago, that comrade suddenly approached Li Ming, stating that he was going abroad and preparing to withdraw his shares, completely settling accounts with Li Ming.

Li Ming casually answered the phone, and on the other end came the voice he least wanted to hear

Li Ming sat dejectedly at the table, taking deep puffs from the cigarette in his hand

Currently, Li Ming is left to manage a factory along with a large quantity of raw materials, and he must repay a substantial bank loan over the course of more than a year. Additionally, the monthly wages for the workers and various expenses represent a significant financial burden, and the funds on the factory's books may not even last a month.

Mingzi, I have heard about the situation at the factory. I did not expect it to turn out this way. I am currently in Canada and will not be able to return for a while. Please hold on a little longer, and I will find a way to help you establish some connections...

This outfit, from head to toe, includes gloves, an undershirt, an outer coat, and a pair of high-waisted outdoor sports shoes, along with a small backpack. During the time spent carrying out missions abroad, he consistently wore this outfit to avoid revealing his identity

Li Ming quickly retracted his finger, and the opening returned to its original state, becoming a light point the size of a soybean

He casually threw the cigarette on the ground and then stomped on it heavily, twisting it vigorously a few times. He picked up the nearly empty bottle of Erguotou and poured it directly into his mouth; the spicy liquor felt as bland as water in Li Ming's mouth, having lost all its flavor.

Due to this layer of relationships, the factory is able to receive a large number of orders, and the business is naturally thriving. The orders are simply overwhelming, and in order to fulfill them, Li Ming has hired a large number of workers at high salaries, operating in three shifts without interruption. Even so, the factory's production capacity is still unable to take on more orders

Li Ming's outstanding performance has also attracted the attention of the military, leading to his selection for training in a special unit directly under the General Staff. He was subsequently dispatched to Africa, South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia to carry out special missions more than ten times, accumulating a total of three years and twenty-one days.

Li Ming smashed while shouting loudly, venting the pent-up frustration accumulated over the past few days

It is possible that from the very beginning, it was a scheme devised by his comrade and others, which is also the reason why such a substantial opportunity fell into Li Ming's lap

However, just last week, the order from that state-owned enterprise suddenly ceased, leaving Li Ming momentarily bewildered

During his overseas missions, he was injured multiple times and received commendations more than ten times. Later, due to an accident, Li Ming was also retired and returned to civilian life.

Returning to his hometown, Li Ming gave up the job arranged by the state and, together with a comrade from Kyoto, invested all his savings and borrowed some money from several fellow soldiers to jointly establish a small machining factory in the suburbs of Beijing

Li Ming thought his eyes were blurry, so he rubbed them vigorously, but that faint light still persisted. Li Ming stood up and slowly walked over. His many years of military service had taught him how to handle various emergencies.

After putting on the vest, Li Ming took out a custom-made dog leg from a wooden box, inserted it into the leather sheath on the side of his backpack, grabbed two bottles of mineral water, a few packs of instant noodles, and several bags of pickled vegetables, and packed everything into his backpack

With a loud "bang," Li Ming violently threw the phone to the ground, grabbed a nearby iron rod, and began to frantically smash the machines in the workshop.

Over the past year, Li Ming has lived and worked in the factory, toiling from dawn till dusk on the front lines of the workshop. However, he never expected that his factory would end up in such a dire situation, leaving him with a sense of utter despair.

Now, the money from selling the factory cannot even cover half of the bank loan, and he has been severely let down by that comrade. Meanwhile, that person is enjoying life abroad with the money, leaving behind such a huge mess for Li Ming to clean up

The factory's business used to be managed by his comrades, while Li Ming devoted himself entirely to the workshop. Small processing factories like theirs can be found everywhere. The reason their factory is thriving is solely due to the orders from large state-owned enterprises.

He stood up, pushed the door, and walked out of the room, arriving at the factory outside. In the past, even in the dead of night, this place was filled with the roar of machines, with workers on three shifts busy throughout the night. However, now there is no longer the hustle and bustle of yesteryear.

Perhaps on the other side of the light gate, there may be an extraordinary adventure awaiting

He took out a cloth bag from the bottom of the wooden box, which contained a custom-made military vest equipped with a lighter, a utility pouch, a high-intensity LED flashlight, a Swiss Army knife, a small telescope, a set of first aid kits, and other outdoor survival supplies, as well as a military dagger with its sheath.

The sudden scene left Li Ming at a loss. He was aware that he might have encountered a fortuitous event, but whether this event was good or bad was still unknown to him. He was even more unable to determine where the other side of the light gate led.

Li Ming closed his eyes and remained still for a moment, then took a deep breath and stepped into the light gate

Truly a prestigious brand, Li Ming has worn it for several years. Aside from being a bit worn, it shows no signs of damage in any other areas. Although it is quite old, he still cannot bring himself to throw it away, which also carries a sense of nostalgia for the past

He suddenly smiled wryly, saying, "You still blame me for this." He grasped the light spot in his hand and pulled it over, opening his palm to find that the light spot obediently remained still in his hand.

Upon hearing this, Li Ming immediately felt a surge of anger rise within him. Without waiting for the other party to finish speaking, he interrupted and calmly replied: "No need, I can handle it myself"

He hurried to inquire at the state-owned enterprise and soon learned that there had been recent changes in the upper management of the company. All their previous relationships had been reassigned to different positions, and this sudden upheaval struck Li Ming like a bolt from the blue, plunging him into despair

Suddenly, he noticed a glimmer of light flickering on the wall at the end of the workshop, which appeared particularly bright in this dimly lit factory

He slowly walked over, raised his hand, and gently reached out towards the light spot. As Li Ming's finger made contact with the light spot, it gradually expanded, eventually transforming into an oval-shaped light gate that was two meters tall and over one meter wide.

After hammering for half a day and feeling exhausted, he forcefully threw the iron rod onto the ground, sat down heavily on a pile of raw materials beside him, took out a cigarette, quietly lit it, and took a deep drag.

Ah ... ... Ah ... ...

Li Ming also did not pay much attention and gave most of the cash in the factory's account during this period to his comrades, as the bank loan would not mature for another two years. Given the current momentum of their factory, they would be able to easily repay the loan in less than a year.

In recent days, Li Ming has run himself ragged and worn his mouth raw, yet he has only managed to bring in a few small jobs, with profits insufficient to cover the factory's expenses for half a month

Thinking of this, Li Ming returned to his room, pulled out a wooden box from under the dilapidated iron bed, and took out a travel bag from inside. It contained a set of clothes given to him by a French mercenary during his mission abroad, which was said to be from a very famous outdoor brand overseas

Li Ming turned and walked to the side, casually finding a place to sit down. An even more incredible scene unfolded; that point of light actually followed closely beside him, hovering about half a meter away in the air

After speaking, he hung up the phone casually, while the other party still regarded him as a fool, which infuriated him greatly

He arrived at the end of the workshop, stopping about three to four meters away from the light spot, which seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. Li Ming could even see the faint ripples in the space surrounding that light spot.

After venting his emotions, Li Ming gradually calmed down. The most important thing now is to find a way to get through this difficult situation. If he cannot repay the loan, his life will be ruined. He is only 28 years old and does not want to be destroyed like this

Li Ming is an orphan. He joined the army at the age of seventeen. Shortly after completing his training in the recruit company, he was selected to join the regiment's special operations company due to his outstanding military qualities. That year, he won first place in three individual events at the army group's reconnaissance competition.

Beep... Beep...

Li Ming stood up and walked a few laps around the workshop, the light point remained quietly in his hand, and it was even fine to put it in the pocket of his clothes, so Li Ming simply placed the light point in his pocket and chose to ignore it

He was also selected to join the special operations team of the group army, and within less than a year, he became a top trainee in the special operations team. Later, he joined the military region's special operations team and won numerous awards in the special forces competitions across the entire army

He knows that the most important thing now is to remain calm, and he must not rashly enter the light gate. Who knows what lies on the other side of the light gate? It could very well be the realm of Asura.

Li Ming had seen blood while carrying out missions abroad; he had encountered dangerous situations before. However, at this moment, it still stirred up tremendous waves in his heart. Such a fantastical occurrence could only happen in a novel, perhaps.