Chapter 480 Secret Mission

Zhu Kaige never expected that his younger brother would agree to let his niece join the army, especially as a highly dangerous special operations mobile soldier.

However, Zhu Kaixuan laughed freely and fearlessly.

His older brother was being overly pessimistic. From the moment he learned that his daughter had chosen to join the army, he felt more pride and honor than anything else.

His little girl is his and his wife's greatest pride.

"Big brother, second brother, I'm fine, don't worry." His tone was calm, but his eyes shone with light. "Niu Niu followed in the footsteps of me and her mother, becoming an outstanding officer, a sharp elite of the entire military region, an incomparably sharp blade. If Yi Man knew, she would be proud of her too. Our family of three has never been separated."

“When she goes on a mission, I personally see her off; when she comes back, I happily welcome my precious daughter home.”

“If…if that day ever comes and she goes to find her mother, it’s okay.” He paused, but his voice remained steady. “I will go there myself, personally drape that red flag over her head, and then…take her home.”

Because we are soldiers.

After listening, Zhu Kaige took a deep breath, suppressing the bittersweet feeling, and smiled as he put his arm around his younger brother's shoulder and patted him hard.

Zhu Kaixuan smiled and said, "Let's go in too. Starting tomorrow, we'll have to trouble the Zhu brothers, Zhu Bao and Zhu Guo, to deliver New Year's gifts for Niu Niu and Xiao Meng."

With his daughter and son-in-law away, he, as a father, had to be the pillar of support for his two children, arranging everything properly and trying his best to keep them from worrying about mundane matters.

“What’s the trouble? It’s what they should do as older brothers. The child is a soldier, and those families will understand.”

Zhu Kaige put his arm around one of his younger brothers and walked into the house with a smile, deliberately keeping his tone relaxed in an effort to cheer them up.

"Oh, right, there are also the engagements of two children. Although the children aren't here, it's quite common in our profession. Last year, the wedding of Lao Wan's two children was almost about to start, but the young couple went on a mission together, and in the end, their elders helped them complete the process."

"When Uncle Fang and Aunt Fang return from their hometown, have your sister-in-law go to the Fang family and tell them that our two families should sit down together and discuss the engagement ceremony. We can finalize this while everyone is free during the New Year, so that Xiao Meng won't be anxious and upset all the time."

Zhu Kaixuan thought of his future son-in-law's seemingly obedient but actually eager-to-hold-the-wedding-tomorrow appearance, and couldn't help but smile and nod: "Okay, I'll listen to you, big brother. The two kids brought back a lot of New Year's goods, so there won't be a shortage of meat and vegetables for the engagement banquet. As for the Fang family, let Fang Lao Er's eldest son handle it; that kid has a good relationship with Xiao Meng."

Fang Guoqiang is the eldest son of the Fang family, but he and his younger brother Fang Guoli are about the same age and got married one after the other.

Fang Guoli's eldest son is even half a year older than Fang Zhou. The cousins ​​have always had a good relationship. However, Fang Guoli's family lives near the Second Machinery Factory, which is more than halfway across Beijing. They are also busy with work and don't have many opportunities to meet.

Fang Meng's older brother was not in Beijing, so the engagement banquet was hosted by his close cousins, which was common in the military compound, and no one would gossip about it.

Fang Meng was unaware that his dear father-in-law was about to grant his wish. If he had known, he would have kowtowed to his father-in-law.

At this moment, he was speeding towards the military region, silently regretting: the engagement ceremony that was supposed to be held had to be postponed again. When would he finally be able to firmly grasp this title?

However, such thoughts vanished completely when they rushed into the military region and saw the solemn-faced division and regimental commanders.

When Fang Meng and Bai Nuo parked their car and quickly ran into the large warehouse in the backyard of the division's administrative building, several comrades who had been urgently summoned were already there.

Upon seeing who was inside, Fang Meng and Bai Nuo frowned simultaneously, their expressions instantly turning serious.

The team consists of Jin Zicheng, the captain of the third team who is skilled in Taoist divination; Tao Jianhua, the captain of the second team who is proficient in Lu Ban's mechanical devices; Leng Rong, the captain of the first team who is skilled in both medicine and Taoist arts; and Hong Chuangen, the captain of the fourth team who has mastered Taoist martial arts.

In addition to the team leaders Fang Meng and Bai Nuo, the team's top combat force consisted entirely of the 917 Special Operations Team.

There wasn't a single team member.

What kind of mission could possibly require five team leaders to be deployed simultaneously?

"What's going on? Have the higher-ups finally come to their senses and are preparing to send us to wipe out that Japanese stronghold?" Fang Meng muttered in a low voice, half-jokingly.

In his view, there was no other mission that could utilize all six of them at the same time!

After all, the higher-ups really cherish these six as their most precious treasures, fearing that one of them might be lost if they weren't careful.

"What nonsense are you spouting! Our Dragon Kingdom has been a land of etiquette since ancient times. Don't try to wipe out an entire country so easily!" Pang Guowei glared at him irritably, but his expression seemed to convey a sense of "it's a pity we can't do that."

After Bai Nuo and Fang Meng took their positions, Pang Guowei composed himself, his expression turning stern as he looked at the five men, his voice deep and solemn:

"We have received orders from my department!"

"yes!"

The six men straightened their backs, stood tall, and had piercing eyes, like sharp blades about to be drawn from their sheaths, exuding an imposing and unstoppable aura!

"A month ago, our unit dispatched a special operations mobile force to the island nation to bring back two important researchers who were about to return home. During the mission, they encountered multiple interceptions, including armed attacks by the island nation's armed forces and mercenaries from the country of Aimu. Our soldiers engaged the enemy multiple times and finally sent back news that they were expected to cross the border and return home five days ago."

"But until three days ago, there was no further news. The higher-ups tried every means possible but were unable to make contact, and now they suspect..."

Pang Guowei frowned, took a deep breath to suppress the chilling aura, and his eyes churned with undisguised hatred. He continued in a deep voice, "It is now suspected that they either encountered a more violent suicide attack and were forced to disconnect and change course; or... they have all met with misfortune."

"No matter the situation, whether they are our soldiers or researchers who have gone through hardships to return home to serve their country, we must bring them home. Even... even if they are corpses, we must bring them back!"

"yes!"

A loud response, heavy and ruthless, carrying an unquestionable resolve.

"Now I give the order!"

"Whoosh!"

The resounding shouts of "Stand at attention!" echoed through the empty warehouse, resolute and courageous, like a bugle call to charge.

"Order from superiors: Dispatch all elite forces of Special Operations Team 917 immediately to secretly infiltrate the island nation and locate our comrades and two researchers—"

"Take them home!"

"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"

Pang Guowei looked at the soldiers before him—these were his soldiers, but more than that, they were his children. Sending them to the battlefield time and time again to face death was, to him, no less than being slowly sliced ​​to death.

But ever since they put on this military uniform, it has become a responsibility they must shoulder, and they must forge ahead without hesitation.

As their "Old Man Pang," all he could do was hope that these children would be invincible every time they came out on top, and then... return home safely!