Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

"Old Wei, are you kidding me? You can repair a retired tank and put it back into service?" Although Jiang Nian's ability to repair his tank had already proven his skill, Zhang Ze still showed doubt at Wei Siyuan's self-praise.

"Absolutely!"

Wei Siyuan quickly replied.

After saying that, he was filled with utter regret—damn it, he was too excited and seemed to have accidentally gone too far with his boast. What should he do now?
Wei Siyuan's mind raced—he had to find a way to prevent Zhang Ze from using this as an excuse to increase the workload of the repair company.

"I'll stop talking to you now, I'm going up to test the feel of it!"

Zhang Ze was extremely excited at this moment.

He couldn't wait to get into the tank's control room. He was thrilled at the thought of driving the tank again and wreaking havoc.

Wei Siyuan's lips twitched. "Hey Lao Zhang, just go in and check if everything's in order. If you want to test your skills, wait a bit. My repair room can't withstand one shot from you; it'll be a complete ruin!"

Fearing that Zhang Ze might have a sudden outburst of madness, Wei Siyuan quickly gave him some instructions.

However, he was now also looking forward to seeing what this tank would look like on the battlefield. He imagined it would be awe-inspiring and formidable.

Zhang Ze waved his hand at Wei Siyuan—he wasn't stupid, he knew what he was doing.

After entering the control room, touching each control switch and feeling the tank's overall response, Zhang Ze was truly relieved this time.

After Wei Siyuan followed him into the repair room, Jiang Nian wasn't in a hurry and continued exercising. He could easily break his previous record in push-ups.

After warming up, Jiang Nian took a break and went to the cafeteria to grab a big chicken leg to gnaw on—he hadn't been able to eat properly these past two days because he'd been so focused on the tanks.

For a foodie, this is absolutely the most unbearable thing. Now that I finally have some free time, I need to make sure I get some nourishment.

Jiang Nian casually walked back to the repair room with a chicken leg in his mouth, just as Zhang Ze came out of the control room.

Seeing his beaming smile, Jiang Nian knew that he was very satisfied with the brand-new tank in front of him.

"Comrade Jiang Nian truly lives up to his reputation, he's incredibly capable! My old comrade-in-arms has only truly come back to life in your hands!"

Zhang Ze spotted Jiang Nian happily devouring a chicken leg at a glance. He strode over, patted him on the shoulder, and praised him with a smile.

Jiang Nian remained perfectly still, his weight barely moving, the chicken leg in his hand not even wobbling. He contentedly munched on the chicken leg, casually shaking his head. This was no big deal for him.

Besides, repairing Zhang Ze's tank is a great thing for Jiang Nian. Receiving a system reward is the best possible outcome.

"Company Commander Zhang, you're too kind. This is my duty."

After swallowing the chicken in his mouth, Jiang Nian said very modestly.

After all, he couldn't let others know the benefits he received. But in reality, Jiang Nian repairing the tank was simply a mutually beneficial arrangement between him and Zhang Ze.

Seeing Jiang Nian's humble attitude, Zhang Ze looked at him approvingly.

With such a humble and composed demeanor, it seems that Comrade Jiang Nian is indeed a promising talent.

Zhang Ze didn't know much about Jiang Nian, only that he was a member of the repair company, had a high level of repair skills, and was highly regarded by Wei Siyuan. He didn't know anything else.

"Comrade Jiang Nian, you're being too modest. Is it because Lao Wei is too strict with you that you're hesitant to take credit? It's alright, I'm here. If you have any grievances, just speak up, I'll back you up!"

Zhang Ze waved his hand dismissively, his tone quite bold.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Nian and Wei Siyuan, who looked completely innocent, looked at each other, both of them puzzled.

Jiang Nian was puzzled by Zhang's thought process. One second he was praising him, and the next he was trying to take charge of things for him, acting as if he were the one being bullied in the company.

Touching his chin, Jiang Nian thought to himself: Do I look like a doormat?
Wei Siyuan is the most innocent.

This is a classic case of "someone standing by and getting blamed from the sky."

Are you kidding me? Jiang Nian would be bullied?

Not to mention the repeated instructions from above not to let him suffer the slightest grievance, just based on Jiang Nian's own abilities—that's the kind of skill that can take down the Red Cell special forces—it's a blessing if he doesn't bully others. Who would dare to be so foolish as to cause trouble for Jiang Nian!
Thinking of this, Wei Siyuan couldn't hold back any longer.

"Hey Lao Zhang, explain yourself clearly. What do you mean you're going to back up Jiang Nian? He's our repair company's precious darling. Who dares to bully him? What are you going to back him up for? I just fixed your tank on my turf, and you're already putting on airs?"

If Wei Siyuan hadn't known he couldn't beat Zhang Ze, he swore he would have rushed up and fought Zhang Ze long ago.

Does he really look like someone who's easy to bully?

"That's right, Company Commander Zhang, what decision are you going to make for me? I don't quite understand what you mean."

Following Wei Siyuan's words, Jiang Nian remarked that the repair company members had a strong sense of collective honor. He wanted to align himself with his company commander, since Zhang Ze seemed rather dim-witted.
Zhang Ze was somewhat bewildered by what Wei Siyuan and Jiang Nian said.

"Comrade Jiang Nian, were you... bullied while you were in the repair company?"

After carefully considering his words, Zhang Ze realized that he might not have explained himself clearly before, which was why Jiang Nian hadn't understood him. So he changed his approach and asked.

Jiang Nian felt ashamed.

He rolled his eyes. Zhang Ze was indeed quite naive.

“Company Commander Zhang, I’m doing very well in the repair company. Nobody bullies me. Usually, I’m the one ‘taking care’ of others.”

Jiang Nian spoke slowly and deliberately, not wanting the honest and straightforward Company Commander Zhang to say anything more surprising.

After all, Jiang Nian saw that his company commander's face was getting darker and darker as Zhang Ze spoke so insensitively.

We can't let the two company commanders fight over us here, can we?
Touching his face, Jiang Nian thought to himself: If I could really get two company commanders to fight for me, I guess I'm... pretty amazing?

A few black lines appeared on Zhang Ze's forehead. He realized he had misunderstood; Jiang Nian's days in the repair company were actually quite comfortable. Words spoken are like water spilled; they cannot be taken back.

Looking into Wei Siyuan's eyes, which were practically spitting fire, Zhang Ze couldn't help but shiver. Oh no, he seemed to have really offended Wei Siyuan this time. He wondered if Wei Siyuan's earlier promise to repair those decommissioned tanks still held true.
It has to be said that Zhang Ze is indeed a bit slow on the uptake at times. Even at a time like this, he can still connect it to other things; he's really thick-skinned.

"Um... Comrade Jiang Nian, Lao Wei, what did I just say? I suddenly can't remember. Let's talk about this tank instead?" Zhang Ze was quite adept at playing dumb. He tapped his head with his fingers, abruptly changing the subject.

Jiang Nian and Wei Siyuan both twitched their lips a few times at the same time.

Zhang Ze was already playing dumb, so what could they do? They really had no way to deal with him.

"This tank has been repaired. Company Commander Zhang can drive it directly to your training ground to test it out and then we'll know the specifics."

To save face for Zhang Ze, Jiang Nian answered the question calmly.

"Alright, I'll arrange for someone to transport it away today. However, Comrade Jiang Nian, since you repaired this tank, just in case, shouldn't you come along when I test its performance? That would be convenient, and if any minor problems are found, we can deal with them promptly."

Seeing that Jiang Nian was being very accommodating in steering the conversation back to tanks, Zhang Ze also voiced his concerns.

He was from the tank company of the Southern Military Region and couldn't stay in the Southeast Military Region indefinitely. Naturally, Zhang Ze wanted to conduct the testing of the tank's specific performance back in his own territory.

"Of course, I will go with Company Commander Zhang to monitor the tank's operation at all times to ensure that its performance has indeed reached its optimal level."

Jiang Nian readily agreed to Zhang Ze's request.

He had personally repaired the tank, and he wanted to see firsthand just how powerful it could be.

Seeing that Jiang Nian had agreed, Zhang Ze smiled like a fox, though who knows what little scheme he was plotting.

Zhang Ze acted very quickly.

While they were talking, they had already contacted the right people. Soon, an armed transport vehicle arrived.

"Old Wei, I'll be borrowing Comrade Jiang Nian from you for a while!"

Before leaving, Zhang Ze patted Wei Siyuan on the shoulder and laughed heartily.

"Comrade Jiang Nian has a lot on his plate and can't stay in your Southern Military Region for too long. Once this tank is tested, send someone back to him as soon as possible!"

Wei Siyuan looked extremely reluctant. He hadn't expected that Zhang Ze, that shameless fellow, would actually go to such lengths to "lure" Jiang Nian to the Southern Military Region just to test the tank.

It's just testing tank performance, right? Their Southeast Military Region has its own dedicated training base, you know? They're all cunning foxes; Wei Siyuan had already seen through Zhang Ze's little scheme—he just wanted Jiang Nian to help him fix other tanks, didn't he?

Despite his reluctance, Wei Siyuan did not stop Jiang Nian from leaving with Zhang Ze. From a moral, legal, and personal standpoint, Zhang Ze's request was perfectly reasonable, and he had no reason to refuse.

"Well, that's not up to me. Comrade Jiang Nian will come back when he's done with his work." Zhang Ze wasn't foolish enough to make any promises; he just wanted to get the man into his tank company first.

As for whether Jiang Nian will return soon after arriving there, that depends on the specific circumstances. After all, one must always know how to adapt to changing situations.

Following Zhang Ze's car, Jiang Nian arrived at the Southern Military Region.

Zhang Ze was the tank company commander, so he took Jiang Nian directly to the tank company without stopping anywhere else. Therefore, Jiang Nian did not see any of his old acquaintances from the Southern Military Region.

"Comrade Jiang Nian, how long have you been working under Lao Wei? With your abilities, you should have been promoted long ago, right?"

In the car, Zhang Ze's attitude towards Jiang Nian was extremely good, and his series of questions were like a census check.

"Um, Company Commander Zhang, I've only been in the army for less than two years. I like the repair company, and I think it's great to be there."

Jiang Nian carefully considered his words when responding to Zhang Ze's questions. Zhang Ze's enthusiasm was almost overwhelming for him.

"So you haven't been in the army for very long? Young people should have lofty ambitions, not just focus on the comfort in front of them. They should think more about their future development..."

Zhang Ze was clearly not satisfied with Jiang Nian's cautious answer, so he began a long and rambling "preaching" session.

Jiang Nian's lips twitched repeatedly. He tried several times to interrupt Zhang Ze, but Zhang Ze was so engrossed in his speech that he didn't give him a chance to interject, leaving him only able to sigh helplessly and simply ignore Zhang Ze. Anyway, it seemed that this long-winded speech was far from over, so he decided to rely on himself.

He simply closed his eyes and began to rest. Wouldn't it be better to use that time to learn more?

Zhang Ze spoke until his throat was dry, but he still couldn't get a response from Jiang Nian, so he finally stopped.

"Comrade Jiang Nian, after all I've said, do you have any thoughts?"

He looked at Jiang Nian with anticipation. Just now, he had rattled off a whole list of the benefits of joining the tank company. Surely Jiang Nian should be tempted after hearing all that, right?

Zhang Ze had a very good plan in mind at this moment.

Jiang Nian's repair skills are indeed impressive. If he could stay in the tank company, wouldn't their tank company have its own dedicated repair personnel? In that case, if war broke out, their tank company's chances of winning would be much greater.

Jiang Nian opened her eyes and looked at Zhang Ze.

"Company Commander Zhang, I still think the same way: the repair company is great, and I'm willing to stay there."

His voice wasn't loud, but when he spoke each word clearly and deliberately, it had a strangely convincing power.

"If you come to our tank company, you can still do whatever you want! Repairing all kinds of firearms, equipment, and tanks—you can do whatever you want. Besides, the food in our tank company is much better than in the repair company!"

Zhang Ze was somewhat frustrated, but he didn't give up and continued to persuade Jiang Nian. This time, he was very direct, offering all sorts of temptations. More importantly, he discovered that Jiang Nian was a "foodie," and directly used the food from his own company to tempt Jiang Nian.

Jiang Nian was not just speechless, he was practically at a loss for words.

It must be said that Zhang Ze's perseverance is quite commendable. Of course, it would be even better if he could channel that energy into other areas.

"Company Commander Zhang, thank you for your kindness. However, I think the tank company is not really suitable for me. I'm used to the repair company. You can come to me if you need anything, but don't mention joining the tank company again. Otherwise, I'll have to tell our Company Commander Wei that you're trying to steal him away."

Jiang Nian refused very decisively.

Is he the kind of person who would easily abandon his principles for the sake of delicious food?
You know, the food at those research institutes was much better than what the repair company provided. But his favorite was still the big chicken leg from the repair company.

Zhang Ze touched his nose somewhat dejectedly. "Oh dear, this Comrade Jiang Nian really has quite a personality."

Forget it, let's not talk about that now. He insisted on having Jiang Nian come to the tank company this time, not just to see the performance of his own tanks. More importantly, he wanted Jiang Nian to help him see if those tanks that were about to be retired could be re-inspected and repaired so they could continue to serve. (End of Chapter)