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Chapter 513 Wang Chuan departs, the New Year is approaching! [Please subscribe! Please vote with monthly tickets!]

Hearing Zhao Weihong's sincere gratitude, which emanated from the bottom of her heart, the Eighth Company Commander's lips twitched for a moment before he said somewhat guiltily.

"Hey! We're all brothers, no need to be so polite."

This scene perfectly embodies the meaning of "comradeship in arms," ​​prompting the leaders to nod repeatedly, their gazes towards the Eighth Company Commander filled with praise and appreciation.

"Gudong."

Feeling the gentle gazes falling on him, the Eighth Company Commander couldn't help but swallow hard, and subconsciously straightened his back even more!

Is this what it feels like to be recognized by the leader?
Not bad at all!

Looking at the other officers behind the Eighth Company Commander, they seemed indifferent on the surface, but in their hearts they were cursing the Eighth Company Commander's ancestors for eighteen generations!
You shameful traitor, you better not...
"So, you're not here to report a problem?"

"They came to help Wei Hong and solve her problems?"

"Correct!"

Before the Eighth Company Commander could speak, the Sixth Company Commander stepped forward abruptly and spoke righteously!

"Sir, I'm a straightforward person and I don't know how to say polite things."

I only have one sentence!

"The entire platoon of the Second Company is truly deserving of the title of Advanced Individual!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Eighth Company Commander immediately gave the Sixth Company Commander a very subtle glare, his heart filled with even more disdain!

It was almost as fast as the blink of an eye.

The once formidable "anti-Zhao Weihong squad" officially disintegrated after the defection of its two core members.

The last few officers realized what had happened and made a mental note of the "shameful behavior" of the sixth and eighth company commanders. They then rushed into the regimental headquarters to express their support to Wang Chuan and the other leaders.

They wholeheartedly support the fact that the First Platoon of the Second Company of the Red Army received the "Advanced Personnel Award"!
As for their original purpose for coming to the regimental headquarters, they had long since forgotten it all in perfect unison.

We demand an explanation.
What explanation do you want?
This "Outstanding Employee" award should rightfully belong to Comrade Zhao Weihong!
Otherwise, how would they have had the opportunity to show their faces in front of so many leaders?
If we're really going to talk about it, they should thank Zhao Weihong!

"Oh"

Nodding knowingly, Wang Chuan looked at the officers in front of him, and after a moment, he suddenly said something meaningful.

"You guys look so familiar..."

Hearing Wang Chuan say this, Zhao Weihong also remembered that the Sixth Company Commander and others ran to the green belt, saying that they were "cleaning up".

At the time, Zhao Weihong was very suspicious of their true motives, because at that time, the officials really shouldn't have gone to the green belt.

It's like someone is lying in ambush there.

But now it seems that Zhao Weihong was overthinking things!
How could such a good comrade lie?

As for being seen by Zhao Weihong and Wang Chuan, that was purely coincidental!

When the officers realized that Wang Chuan still remembered them, they were so flattered that they could hardly stand up!

"Sir, we did meet a few days ago!"

“We were cleaning up when you said you wanted to see our work when you had the chance.”

"Actually, you don't need to go and see it specifically."

"May I ask, sir, you've been inspecting our regiment for so many days now?"

"Does our group's work style meet your standards?"

It only took a few words.

The Sixth Company Commander proved why he could become the youngest commanding officer in the 446th Regiment!
They know how to demonstrate their value and when to say what.

More importantly, don't miss the slightest opportunity!

With these words, the Sixth Company Commander not only left a very positive impression on the leaders, but also subtly shifted the topic from Zhao Weihong and the Second Company to himself and even the entire 446th Regiment!
"If I weren't so pressed for time, I would really like to stay here a few more days."

"One or two of them always manage to give me a little surprise."

Wang Chuan had a smile on his face, but his gaze was intently scrutinizing the Sixth Company Commander, as if he were seeing him clearly for the first time.

"We've already said enough praise these past few days; any more and it'll become worthless!"

"Besides, what I'm seeing now is at best just saving face."

"Whether you can turn this superficiality into substance is something you need to work on!"

The sixth company commander's request was very simple.

It was nothing more than a compliment from Wang Chuan.

But perhaps because of Zhao Weihong, he had a misconception.

It seems that Wang Chuan's praise and recognition are very "cheap" and easily obtained.

But the Sixth Company Commander seemed to have forgotten just how different Zhao Weihong, whom Wang Chuan kept mentioning, was from them.

What weight and honor does the praise and recognition from a deputy SL officer of a military district represent!

After glancing one last time at the somewhat bewildered Sixth Company Commander, Wang Chuan abruptly stood up and walked straight out the door, prompting the other leaders to also get up to accompany him, but Wang Chuan stopped them.

"Don't worry about me, you guys continue your conversation."

"As I get older, I feel uncomfortable if I don't walk around a bit every day."

"Wei Hong, come out and walk with me."

Upon hearing this, everyone present knew that Wang Chuan had something to say to Zhao Weihong privately, so they stopped insisting and watched the two of them leave the regimental headquarters one after the other at a leisurely pace.

Under the respectful gazes of the crowd, the two quickly arrived at a path within the camp.

Although the barracks of the 446th Regiment were simple, the environment was absolutely beautiful.

Especially now, in the winter, it adds a unique charm to the scenery of the camp.

Unlike the harsh winters of Northeast China, where only a vast and monotonous white expanse remains between heaven and earth.

It's not as lush and green as the more southerly regions, making it difficult to distinguish the changing seasons.

Instead, it is white and green, intertwined and woven together, like a thin layer of snow covering the evergreen trees.

It seems that winter's significance to this land is to clothe everything in a new white coat.

It's no wonder that this land has been known as the "Land of Abundance" since ancient times.

Such a beautiful scene is too bland if it's too pale, and too intense if it's too intense; it is indeed a masterpiece created by the spirits of nature.

Zhao Weihong followed quietly, half a body length behind Wang Chuan.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Wang Chuan finally stopped, gazing at the clear blue sky in the distance, and said with a sigh.

"Those words were meant for them."

"I'm telling you this too."

"I do know your personality."

"What you're like inside is what you're outwardly; I never hide anything." "If everyone in the world were like you, things would be so much easier!"

"It's a pity that in my whole life, I've never met many people like you."

Zhao Weihong listened quietly to Wang Chuan's reflections without saying a word, but simply raised her head and looked up at the blue sky with him.

To be honest, the environment in the southwest is really good.

Whether at USTC or in Northeast China, Zhao Weihong had never seen such a clear sky.

Seeing that Zhao Weihong was unwilling to speak, Wang Chuan did not force him, but continued speaking on his own.

"You've caught a lucky break, kid."

"Our frugal and hard-working days won't be long before they come to an end!"

At Wang Chuan's level, although he was still in charge of military work, the monthly internal reports specifically for leaders like him included more than just military information.

Not to mention the current state of Yan, which is entirely focused on economic development. At least half of the content in an internal report is related to economic development, so Wang Chuan has no choice but to be aware of it.

From those lines of data and meticulous analyses, Wang Chuan, a soldier who had lived through several eras, keenly noticed yet another change in the times.

Since the Military World Games, Yan State has fully stepped onto the international stage thanks to this prestigious event.

As a result, Yan's economic development has entered a period of rapid growth.

In particular, the economic growth rate in the last two years is almost equivalent to that of the past ten years!

Wang Chuan had already heard rumors that there was discussion in Yanjing about a massive general wage increase across the entire military.

Although this is just a rumor, it's still unknown when it will be implemented.

But this is enough to prove that the Yan State military has shown signs of recovery from the embarrassing situation of 'everything giving way to economic construction' in the last century.

To put it bluntly, after living frugally for so many years, we finally have some savings.

They all have money to raise their salaries!
Correspondingly, budgets for other areas will certainly increase as well.

But this is different from the salary that everyone can receive.

Whether a budget can be spent on oneself, and how much can be spent, often depends on the official in charge's ability to "plead poverty."

Or rather, the ability to be "unreasonable".

"Wei Hong, you have to remember this."

"Once you become a cadre, especially a leader, you must be willing to show your true colors when necessary!"

"We must fight for what we deserve, regardless of whether it's useful or not, just fight for it first!"

this moment.

Wang Chuan suddenly revealed the domineering and tyrannical nature of a veteran who had been on the battlefield, and his words were so unreasonable that they were not at all like what a leader of his rank should say.

But so what?
The military has never been a place where reason prevails!

"Don't have any psychological burden. We soldiers don't care about that."

"If you really can't get over it, then remember what I'm about to say."

Wang Chuan turned his gaze to look directly into Zhao Weihong's eyes and said, slowly and deliberately, in a very serious tone.

"You're not just fighting for yourself, you're fighting for your troops and for those who are silently supporting you!"

"What's yours, even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't be able to take it away!"

After listening to Wang Chuan's highly suggestive teachings, Zhao Weihong remained silent for a long time, pondered them carefully in her mind, and then nodded very seriously.

"Yes!"

The next morning.

The inspection team, led by Wang Chuan, left the 446th Regiment amidst enthusiastic farewells.

Those who left with him included Guan Jiwu and other members of the 149th Division, and even the 13th Group Army—"family members."

In fact, Guan Jiwu wanted to stay a few more days, especially since he was reluctant to part with Zhao Weihong, his "cheap junior brother".

But he's been away for almost a month and a half now. If he doesn't go back soon, the deputy commanders at the division headquarters will be cursing him out.

With so many people gone all at once, the camp suddenly felt rather deserted.

But for the soldiers who had worked hard all winter, this "quiet" life was the kind of peaceful life they longed for.

There's no need to worry about inspections or assessments.

All you have to do every day is follow the bugle call, do your morning exercises and training, eat and rest – it's like living in paradise!
On the contrary, the officers seemed to be getting restless at this time. Zhao Weihong also heard that the sixth company commander and the eighth company commander had a fight, which even went to the medical team. She didn't know why.

In the past, such a major event as a fight between two top officials would have attracted countless people to speculate and wonder, and the matter would not have been quiet for at least half a month.

But now, nobody cares about the two of them anymore.

Because almost everyone in the 446th Regiment, from top to bottom, including Zhao Weihong, had their minds on the upcoming festival.

New Year in the first month of the lunar calendar!

Although there is a set procedure for celebrating the New Year in the military.

However, the details of the procedures may differ between different military units.

For example, the 446th Regiment officially began preparations for celebrating the Spring Festival on the last weekend before Lunar New Year's Eve.

Basic procedures such as organizing outings are indispensable.

Wu Fengxu, who was in charge of daily life, made a grand gesture and organized four days of outings. While ensuring attendance, he basically allowed all the officers and soldiers in the regiment who wanted to go out to have a stroll.

The soldiers of the 446th Regiment seemed to want to vent all the frustration they had accumulated during the entire winter training, and they started a wave of retaliatory spending!
Four whole days.

A group of strange guests arrived at the local supermarkets.

They acted as a group, all with identical appearances and buzz cuts, and were extremely generous with their money. They never bargained, and their shopping volume was frighteningly large, as if they were going to empty the supermarket!

Every day at lunchtime and dinnertime, Zhao Weihong would see cheerful soldiers, dressed in civilian clothes and carrying bags of snacks, walking back to their barracks as if they were returning in triumph.

Even the First Platoon of the Second Company was no exception. The lockers in each class's dormitory, which were usually used to store clothes, were now filled with snacks. Every now and then, someone would sneak up to the locker, grab a handful of snacks and stuff them into their mouth. Even if Zhao Weihong saw this, she would pretend not to see it.

In fact, when Wu Fengxu just announced that each company would start organizing outings, the soldiers in the first platoon were still very worried, fearing that Zhao Weihong would not let them go out, or that she would not let them buy too many snacks.

After all, their platoon leader's stern image was practically ingrained in their very bones.

But Zhao Weihong clearly remembered her promise before the assessment: to let the first row have a comfortable New Year!

When other units go out, it's usually one person at a time in the shift, and the time is very tight, only about four hours at most, not including the time spent on the road.

But when it came to Zhao Weihong, she personally led the team out, and the whole group even used a bus arranged by the group to take the entire group to the city, with a full two hours of extra time!

In the end, the group ended up having a barbecue together before leisurely taking their "spoils" back to the camp, completely satisfied.

The soldiers from other companies were green with envy at the sight!

But they also knew that this was a privilege that only a collective with "all members being advanced" was entitled to!

(End of this chapter)