From the 7th Steel Company to the Synthetic Division

Gao Cheng was very curious about where the regimental commander was taking Chen Jun, so he quickened his pace to try and stop the car to ask about the situation, but unfortunately he was too late.

Commander Wang's Cheetah SUV sped off, disappearing from the base gate in the blink of an eye.

"Something's wrong, something very wrong."

Gao Cheng's sixth sense told him that something big was about to happen, so he hurried to the camp headquarters to ask someone, and just then he ran into Man Guangzhi coming out of his office.

He quickly stopped him and asked, "Hey, Lao Man, can I ask you something? What's the regimental commander doing here with Lao Chen? Why didn't he tell me?"

"Huh?? What commander? Has the commander arrived?" Man Guangzhi was completely confused.

Commander Wang came directly to Chen Jun's office. The two talked privately, without going anywhere else or calling the call center beforehand.

Apart from the sentries who saw Commander Wang, no one else in the battalion knew that Commander Wang had arrived.

Man Guangzhi was busy with official business in his office and had no idea that Commander Wang had come to see Chen Jun, let alone what he had taken Chen Jun out to do.

However, Takashiro's question piqued Man Guangzhi's curiosity.

"Old Chen, I saw him in the office the whole time, I saw him just half an hour ago. Is he gone now? Was he taken away by the regimental commander? So fast? No way," Man Guangzhi said, completely bewildered.

"It seems the commander came for Old Chen. Old Chen has brought his backpack and luggage; he's probably going on a long trip," Gao Cheng guessed with a frown.

"Travelling?"

Man Guangzhi, being quick-witted, suddenly had a bright idea and boldly guessed, "The regimental commander left in such a hurry, and specifically for Lao Chen, could it be that Lao Chen's reward has been approved? Is this a special trip to receive the award?"

Man Guangzhi's guess was truly insightful; Gao Cheng realized what he meant after being reminded of it.

With a beaming smile, he said, "I knew it! Old Chen couldn't have come empty-handed. There must have been some arrangements from above. This trip is going to be quite fruitful."

"The synthesis team's matter should be settled soon. When Lao Chen comes back with the award, it will be a double celebration. We must take advantage of him then, haha," Man Guangzhi said happily.

"Of course, he's not getting away with this." Gao Cheng said with a big laugh.

"Ah chirp~"

Chen Jun, who was sitting in the car, suddenly sneezed.

At this moment, Chen Jun was focused on whether he would win an award on this trip. He never imagined that even before he won an award, someone at home would be thinking about his invitation to a meal.

The distance from the 702nd Regiment to the capital is neither long nor short; it takes several hours by car.

The notice clearly stated that Chen Jun had to arrive before 6 p.m., leaving him with very little time.

Commander Wang brought Chen Jun to the regiment and arranged for the cook to prepare two small pots of food in advance.

While having lunch with Chen Jun in advance so he wouldn't get hungry on the way, he also reminded Chen Jun of various things to pay attention to, like an old father.

What do you mean the August 1st Building isn't our own base? Chen Jun must be careful about the rules when he goes there.

Why miss such a great opportunity? Those who can attend the award ceremony are all elites from their respective companies. Making friends with them will be beneficial for the future.

If you could become acquainted with the top leader, that would require a hundred times more steam.

Commander Wang suffered because of his stubbornness when he was young and his complete lack of tact, which resulted in poor connections in the army. In the end, he was stuck in the position of commander. If it weren't for Chen Jun, he probably would have been discharged from the army as commander.

He didn't want Chen Jun to follow in his footsteps and end up like him, without much success.

In fact, if Commander Wang were a little more tactful and had a bit more emotional intelligence, he could have seized the opportunities he encountered, without having to deliberately cultivate relationships.

Even if he's not currently in the military region headquarters, he's at least a division commander.

The former company commander Gao is now the head of an army group. He was an outstanding platoon leader under Gao's command, and they were also very good friends and brothers in private.

Company Commander Gao has now become the commander of an army group, and Regiment Commander Wang will easily become a division commander.

Although Commander Wang was as stubborn as a mule, he was actually a little regretful inside, but unfortunately, it was too late to regret it now.

Commander Wang looked at Chen Jun, who had risen through the ranks, and saw that he still had a bright future ahead of him.

As someone who had been through similar experiences, Commander Wang naturally wanted to help Chen Jun.

Chen Jun had served in the military for three generations, and his military service was actually longer than that of Commander Wang. He was also more familiar with the unique systems and regulations of the military than Commander Wang was.

Even so, faced with Commander Wang's kindness, he gave her heartfelt advice like an old father.

Chen Jun showed no disdain whatsoever, but instead treated him with utmost respect, placing himself in the position of a junior and attentively listening to Commander Wang's instructions.

Had a meal.

It was not even eleven o'clock yet.

"Let's leave now. The sooner we leave, the more time we'll have to deal with anything that happens."

Commander Wang personally escorted Chen Jun to the car, standing by the car window with eyes full of joy, as if he were his own son receiving an award.

"Don't worry, Commander, we're off now."

Chen Jun waved goodbye to Commander Wang, then said to the driver in front, "Xiao Yang, let's go. Thank you for your hard work on this trip."

"Deputy Battalion Commander Yang, you're too kind. It's my honor to send you to the capital."

Driver Xiao Yang started the car, flattered Chen Jun sweetly, and then greeted Commander Wang, saying, "Commander, we're off now."

"Go, be careful on the road."

As Commander Wang waved goodbye, the Cheetah SUV roared out of the regimental headquarters gate.

As the car drove away from the gate of the 702nd Regiment, Chen Jun's thoughts began to soar, his mood became excited, and his mind was filled with anticipation.

Is he going to be a guest of honor or the one presenting the award?

The answer is about to be revealed!

Filled with a thirst for the truth and excitement, the Cheetah off-road vehicle sped along the sandy roads of the Loess Plateau, racing towards the hall of honor.

It was a little after four in the afternoon.

The dusty Cheetah SUV, covered in dirt, stopped outside the gate of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Without a pass, the vehicle couldn't go in, so they had to get out here.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Yang."

Chen Jun said goodbye to the driver, got out of the car with his luggage, and strode towards the gatekeeper.

As the office area of ​​the General Staff Headquarters, General Political Department, General Logistics Department, and General Equipment Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, getting into the August 1st Building is not easy.

In this area designated as a military restricted zone, everything must be done according to military regulations.

The sentries at the gate were even more sacred and inviolable.

As expected, Chen Jun was stopped by the sentry, and then went through the procedures according to the military regulations. After completing the registration, he waited for a few more minutes.

"Hello, Comrade Chen Jun. My name is Liu Bo. I'm in charge of receiving the attendees. I'll take you to register first, and then we'll arrange your accommodation at the guesthouse. The awards ceremony won't start until the day after tomorrow, so you can move around freely here for the next two days..." A major ran out and led Chen Jun inside, talking nonstop the whole way.

They carefully explained all the details, including the lost items.

As Chen Jun listened to Major Liu Bo's eloquent speech, he gained a completely new understanding of the place and realized that the area occupied by the August 1st Building was larger than he had imagined.

Rather than a power institution, this place is more like a compressed miniature society.

While gaining some understanding of the place, they saw that Liu Bo, a major, was able to serve as a battalion commander at the grassroots level, managing hundreds of men under his command.

Here, however, he became a "general soldier," responsible for all sorts of trivial matters, which made Chen Jun sigh with admiration.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a military pyramid; even the menial tasks are handled by officers of colonel rank. At first glance, the entire area is filled with soldiers, rendering military ranks meaningless.

That's incredibly arrogant!

Chen Jun was like Grandma Wang visiting the Grand View Garden for the first time in her life, experiencing something completely new and truly broadening her horizons.

After being helped to register by Liu Bo, Chen Jun was taken to the guesthouse and given a special room.

Along the way, Liu Bo also introduced the various facilities, such as where the canteen was located and when it opened; which area was the activity center where people could play table tennis and basketball; and which areas were strictly controlled and where unauthorized entry was prohibited.

"As expected of someone who works in the Bayi Building, he handled all the tasks in an orderly manner and even found time to give presentations. His ability to get things done is truly impressive."

After Chen Jun left after Liu Bo arranged his accommodation, he couldn't help but praise Liu Bo as he watched him leave.

There's not much to say about the guesthouse.

It's not much different from the military region's guesthouse; the room only has a simple bed, desk, and wardrobe, and the main feature is a clean and simple military style.

After tidying up everything we brought, it was just time for dinner.

Based on Liu Bo's previous introduction, Chen Jun left the guesthouse alone and went to the restaurant, where he found the layout to be very familiar to him.

"Wow, it's still a self-service mode. Not bad, that's great."

Chen Jun nodded to himself and skillfully began to operate the equipment.

In the 21st century, buffets have basically become standard equipment for units at the regimental level and above in the military, and they are indeed more suitable for the military's lifestyle.

But it was only 2000, which was just the beginning of the 21st century, and buffets were not popular in the military.

Whether in the company, the regiment, or even the army group canteen, Chen Jun still follows the system of serving food, with everyone holding a plate and queuing up from the window.

Chen Jun was genuinely delighted to suddenly find himself eating at a buffet here.

It feels like I've gone back to those days!

The staple food area not only has rice, but also steamed buns, dumplings, cornbread, porridge, bread, and more, so you can find staple food no matter where you come from.

The food section was even more dazzling, with more than ten dishes, both meat and vegetarian, and the kitchen staff would replenish any dishes that were finished.

Pair it with a variety of exquisite snacks, and enjoy the most refreshing fruits after the meal.

Don't be too cool!
Chen Jun thoroughly enjoyed the meal, saying it was the most satisfying and enjoyable meal he had ever had since he transmigrated.

When Liu Bo told Chen Jun that the ceremony wouldn't start until the day after tomorrow, Chen Jun felt he couldn't wait a day.

Now that he had enjoyed this delicious meal, Chen Jun suddenly felt that staying here a few more days didn't seem like such an unacceptable thing.

Chen Jun was tall and ate a lot. Just as he was enjoying his meal, someone sat down next to him.

This person is clearly sociable and seems to have a cheerful personality.

He looked to be in his early thirties, only about 1.7 meters tall, very thin, and wearing glasses.

However, the fact that he carries the rank of lieutenant colonel on his shoulder proves that his abilities must not be too bad.

"My name is Liao Fei, and I'm from a research institute. I won't say which one, but you should know, bro."

The lieutenant colonel gave a familiar self-introduction, and then asked Chen Jun curiously, "Look at your bronze skin, you must have sunbathed a lot. Are you from the special forces?"

I've always wanted to be a special forces soldier, but alas, it's just a dream.

After saying that, Liao Fei sighed, as if his dream had been shattered.

"My name is Chen Jun. As for the special forces? Well, it's pretty much the same. You can think of it that way too. I can't go into details, but you should understand."

Following Liao Fei's words, Chen Jun did not reveal his true identity.

Indeed, he did not lie to Liao Fei.

In a sense, Chen Jun did indeed come from the special forces. After all, the Seventh Steel Battalion had a special operations platoon, which was a standard special operations unit.

Moreover, upon learning that Liao Fei came from a research institute, Chen Jun was indeed interested in befriending him.

After all, he is pursuing a cutting-edge combined arms force route, which means that he will need a lot of advanced military technology to maximize his combat effectiveness in the future.

The military's advanced self-developed equipment all come from various research institutes and military enterprises.

If he could befriend one or two elites who might rise to important positions in the future, Chen Jun could use those connections to gain access to firsthand testing equipment.

At the same time, Chen Jun can also use this method to pass on what he knows to the national research institutes.

Chen Jun, after all, has lived through the future and has seen many equipment and devices that will only appear in the future. If they can be developed and produced in advance, the combat effectiveness of the Chinese army will be further enhanced.

"Wow, he really is a special forces soldier. No wonder he's so strong and muscular."

Liao Fei looked at Chen Jun with envy in his eyes, making Chen Jun feel a chill run down his spine. He couldn't help but mutter to himself: This guy is probably gay!
Liao Fei didn't notice the strangeness in Chen Jun's eyes, and then deduced, "Since you are a special forces soldier, then you should be like me, invited to attend the ceremony, right?"

"Oh? Why do you say that? Can't I just come here to receive an award?" Chen Jun said with a forced smile.

"The reason is very simple."

Liao Fei seemed to have more information and explained with great confidence: "Although I don't have the list of award recipients this time, I've heard quite a few rumors."

Eight honorary titles were awarded this time, the vast majority of which are related to scientific research and people's livelihood.

Our institute received this honorary title because of a technological breakthrough—I can't go into the specifics, but it was incredibly impressive.

Of the remaining seven honorary titles, I haven't heard of any of them being related to special forces.

Of the seven honorary titles, only one is related to the army under your command.

I heard he was a young officer in a grassroots unit who made significant achievements in the modernization and informatization reforms, playing a crucial role and changing the entire military landscape. He was incredibly impressive.

Unfortunately, I don't know who it is. I've tried to find out from many sources but haven't been able to. I can only say that this person is too mysterious.

Moreover, honorary titles are so hard to obtain; out of over a billion people, only a handful are qualified. Yet, he managed to cultivate an honorary title by leading troops from below.

I have to say, this guy is truly amazing; I'm genuinely impressed. (End of Chapter)