Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

Despite saying that, Shen Ge felt a sense of relief. Jiang Nian had just said that he was "quite familiar with him," but he hadn't said that Tang Xinyi was his girlfriend—thank goodness, they weren't officially together yet.

"Chief of Staff Shen, how could I dare to lie to you? I was really thinking about something else just now, so I subconsciously called for help. But speaking of which, isn't this the Southeast Military Region? What are you doing here, Chief of Staff Shen?"

Faced with Shen Ge's attitude, Jiang Nian wanted nothing more than to surrender. After offering a brief explanation, he quickly changed the subject.

This isn't the Southern Military Region, so Shen Ge is the one who shouldn't be here.

"Um... um... I heard you went back to the Southeast Military Region, and I haven't come to visit in a long time, so I came over! What, aren't you happy to see me?"

Jiang Nian changed the subject quite timely.

Shen Ge also realized the problem, and two blushes rose on her cheeks as she stammered an explanation. By the end, she could no longer hide her girlish charm.

"??? Chief of Staff Shen wants to visit our Southeast Military Region, so of course I'd like to give him a warm welcome. Not just me, I believe no one in our military region would dare say they wouldn't welcome Chief of Staff Shen!"

Jiang Nian looked at the obvious blush on Shen Ge's face, his heart skipped a beat, and then he said with a smile.

"You said it yourself! Since you welcome me, you'll have to show me around during my stay in the Southeast Military Region!"

Hearing Jiang Nian say this, Shen Ge was even happier and seized the opportunity to flatter him.

Jiang Nian felt ashamed and began to regret what he had just said.

I seem to be getting better and better at slapping myself in the face.

"Um... Chief of Staff Shen, I really might not have time to accompany you around the military region!"

He knew he'd have to say it sooner or later, and he didn't have much time left; he still had to stay up late writing for Shi Tou and the others. Jiang Nian calculated that, aside from mealtimes, he really didn't have any free time.

"You just don't want to go shopping with me, do you?"

Shen Ge was truly angry this time.

She had already humbled herself and chased him all the way from the Southern Military Region to the Southeast Military Region, and all she got was a simple "no time" from Jiang Nian.
"You're probably just trying to go on a date with Tang Xinyi, aren't you? You said we were friends before, and you even said I was welcome to come, but you won't even accompany me for a walk. Jiang Nian, if you hate me, just say so. I won't bother you!"

Shen Ge's eyes were already red. Her eyes were brimming with tears, as if they would roll down at any moment.

After saying that, she didn't look at Jiang Nian again, but raised her head to look at the sky—in front of the man she loved, she had to retain the last bit of dignity and absolutely could not shed tears in front of Jiang Nian.

Sure enough, when women are angry, they become completely unreasonable and won't even give you a chance to explain.

Jiang Nian had a terrible headache.

The way Shen Ge said it made it sound like he was a heartless man.

He wanted to shout out the words "injustice."

No kidding, Jiang Nian felt more wronged than Dou E. And how did Tang Xinyi get dragged into this all of a sudden?

"Chief of Staff Shen, I don't dislike you, and I didn't say I didn't want to go shopping with you. The problem is I'm leaving tomorrow to carry out a mission, and I really don't have time to spend with you!"

Jiang Nian was in a lot of trouble, but he couldn't just let Shen Ge cry here. Besides, given Shen Ge's status, if she really suffered any injustice here, Jiang Nian felt that his life would definitely be difficult.

"Really?"

Shen Ge was torn – should she turn around and leave now? After all, she was truly heartbroken.

Having finally seen Jiang Nian, she didn't want to leave just like that, no matter how sad she was.

Two conflicting emotions were constantly pulling at Shen Ge, and she didn't know what to do.

As soon as Jiang Nian finished speaking, Shen Ge snapped back to reality, staring at Jiang Nian in disbelief. She didn't dare blink, afraid that what she had just heard was just her imagination.

"Really, I'm not lying to you. I came back suddenly this time because of a mission I have to carry out tomorrow, so I really don't have much time to show you around. I'll show you around properly next time I have the chance!"

Jiang Nian explained very seriously.

He really had no reason to lie to Shen Ge.

"Aren't you a researcher? Why are you going on a mission? Is it dangerous? Do you need me to help you prepare anything?"

After realizing what was happening, Shen Ge remembered this important question and hurriedly asked it.

In Shen Ge's memory, Jiang Nian belonged to the research institute, and even if he had a mission, he should be there. But she had heard Zeng Maozhe say that Jiang Nian's return to the Southeast Military Region this time wasn't because of the research institute. Thinking of this, Shen Ge immediately became worried.

"Uh, the details of the mission are confidential, I can't tell you. There will definitely be dangers, but with my skills, any danger will have to go around me, so you don't need to worry."

Seeing Shen Ge's emotions shift from anger to worry in an instant, Jiang Nian could only marvel at how quickly women's emotions could change. Nevertheless, he quickly offered an explanation.

Shen Ge understood that these kinds of missions needed to be kept secret. But looking at Jiang Nian, she couldn't help but worry.

"Let's go, I'll treat you to dinner. I only have enough time left to eat a meal."

Seeing that Shen Ge still looked worried, Jiang Nian didn't know what to say, so he awkwardly changed the subject.

Shen Ge's eyes and heart were now filled with worry, and she didn't care about eating at all.

Although he said he was inviting Shen Ge to dinner, Jiang Nian was really just taking her to the canteen of the repair company.

He genuinely liked the food at his company's mess hall.

The thought of Jiang Nian going on a mission tomorrow made Shen Ge lose her appetite. But seeing him eating with relish, she forced herself to eat a little.

Seeing that Jiang Nian had brought back another female officer to eat with them, Shi Tou and the others wanted to go up and tease her, but when they met Jiang Nian's stern gaze, they all shrank back.

After dinner, Jiang Nian escorted Shen Ge home.

Shen Ge herself didn't expect that after chasing Jiang Nian from the Southern Military Region to the Southeast Military Region, the actual time she spent alone with him was less than two hours.

On the way back, neither of them spoke.

Jiang Nian's mind was filled with things she would be busy with when she got back.

Shen Ge was preoccupied with her own thoughts, but she couldn't bring herself to tell Jiang Nian.

You like someone, you want them to know, but you're also afraid they'll find out.

Especially now, Jiang Nian is going on a mission, and it's clearly not the kind that takes place in a research institute; it's full of danger and uncertainty. Shen Ge is afraid that if she confesses her feelings, it will be a burden for Jiang Nian.

Shen Ge's place was not far from the repair company, and the two of them arrived downstairs in no time.

"Go on up, I'll stay here and watch you go in."

It was inconvenient for Jiang Nian to go up to the girl's room. He stopped downstairs and spoke earnestly to Shen Ge.

"Okay, you'll be on a mission tomorrow, so please be careful."

Shen Ge gave Jiang Nian a deep look and then solemnly instructed him.

Seeing Jiang Nian nod, Shen Ge turned and went upstairs.

Standing at the door, Shen Ge saw Jiang Nian still downstairs, looking up at her with a smile. She raised her hand and waved goodbye. Only after confirming that Shen Ge had safely entered the house did Jiang Nian turn around and walk out of her sight step by step.

Watching Jiang Nian's receding figure, Shen Ge's tears finally fell.

That night, the light in Jiang Nian's room remained on until dawn.

He stayed up all night, but the results were still quite good—he wrote down all the skills and insights he could pass on to Shi Tou and the others.

Wei Siyuan already knew that Jiang Nian was going on a mission, so he didn't ask any further questions. He knew that given Jiang Nian's current status, he absolutely shouldn't ask anything he shouldn't.

Stone and the others went to the training ground early in the morning.

Jiang Nian naturally followed.

"Hello, Brother Jiang!"

"Hello, Brother Jiang!"

……

Everyone greeted Jiang Nian warmly, their smiles impossible to hide.

There was no way around it; Jiang Nian had come back this time and, in addition to training them, had also diligently taught them a lot of repair skills and knowledge!
After the morning training session ended, Jiang Nian took out what he had written, handed it to Shi Tou, and then explained to everyone, "Brothers, I have some things to take care of for the next while, so I'll be leaving for a bit. But while I'm gone, you can't slack off on your training; I'll be checking up on you when I get back!"

For these brothers, Jiang Nian's occasional absences were already commonplace. Hearing his words, everyone chuckled. As for inspections, they were now full of confidence—ever since they learned that repairmen could also forge a different path, these soldiers personally trained by Jiang Nian were all working incredibly hard!
"Brother Jiang, you still remembered us even after you left, writing so much for us. Don't worry, your brothers will definitely not let you down. Just check it when it's done, we guarantee you'll be satisfied!"

Stone patted his chest and confidently assured everyone.

Jiang Nian smiled, somewhat helplessly.

He knew he didn't need to worry about these brothers at all.

Having said everything he needed to say, Jiang Nian picked up his toolbox and left.

He Chenguang and his group were already waiting at the red blood cell training base.

As usual, Jiang Nian was accompanied on the mission by He Chenguang, Li Erniu, Wang Yanbing, and Gong Jian.

Fan Tianlei was stationed at the rear of the military region, ready to provide support at any time.

"You didn't sleep all night?"

Seeing that Jiang Nian's eyes were a little red, He Chenguang lowered his voice and asked.

When carrying out a task, the biggest fear is running out of energy.

"It's nothing serious. I'll take a nap once I'm on the helicopter. Wake me up when we get to the border."

Jiang Nian nodded. There was nothing to hide, so he admitted it directly, and didn't forget to tell He Chenguang to wake him up later.

He Chenguang's lips twitched, and he was speechless for a moment.

As the commander of this mission, doesn't Jiang Nian plan to explain the mission details to them in advance?

Yesterday's brief introduction was no different from what Fan Tianlei had said before; it was really just an introduction and didn't mention anything important at all!

After boarding the helicopter, Jiang Nian really fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

He Chenguang and his friends admired him from the bottom of their hearts—they certainly couldn't do it so easily.

When Jiang Nian woke up, the helicopter was preparing to land.

This time, the helicopter landed directly at the airport in the border town.

Several people dressed in casual clothes disembarked from the plane and saw the waiting car. The driver was also an old acquaintance—

Wei Zixuan, deputy captain of the anti-drug squad.

However, since Chen Hao, the undercover agent, was exposed, Wei Zixuan is now the captain.

"Comrade Jiang Nian, we meet again!"

Having dealt with Jiang Nian the most before, Wei Zixuan greeted them first after they got into the car, and then nodded to He Chenguang and the others.

"We meet again. It's always easier to get things done when you know someone. Thank you for your help, Captain Wei, this time."

Jiang Nian said with a smile.

Since it was Wei Zixuan who came to pick them up, he must have been aware of this mission. His orders were absolutely to cooperate unconditionally with their actions.

"Hehe, Comrade Jiang Nian is truly remarkable. The military personnel are indeed extraordinary. This time, we are only responsible for providing support; the specific arrangements are up to you."

Wei Zixuan also smiled.

If it weren't for Jiang Nian and the others' help last time, he would never have been able to turn things around.

Who would have thought that the captain of the anti-drug squad and the captain of the criminal investigation squad were both undercover agents?

The trap they set specifically for Wei Zixuan was one he couldn't escape even if he had three heads and six arms—unless Jiang Nian and the others intervened.

Without saying anything more, Wei Zixuan drove Jiang Nian and the others to their lodgings.

This time, instead of staying near the Criminal Investigation Brigade, we were arranged to stay in a rather old residential area.

The apartment complex is incredibly old; it doesn't even have an elevator. Jiang Nian and his friends live on the sixth floor, so they can at least consider it a good workout.

Fortunately, the room was well-equipped with various facilities, including vegetables in the refrigerator, so I could cook my own meals.

“Wang Ba lives in the building across the street, also on the sixth floor, and his room is right across from yours. However, he is very vigilant, and the curtains are drawn tightly, so you can't tell what's going on from the outside.”

Wei Zixuan led Jiang Nian into one of the bedrooms. Without turning on the lights, he walked to the window, pointed to a building across the street, and explained earnestly.

"My identity is rather sensitive, so it's inconvenient for me to keep loitering around here. I'll come back in disguise later, so don't be too surprised."

Having said everything he needed to say, Wei Zixuan prepared to leave, leaving behind these words before departing.

Jiang Nian's lips twitched. He thought Wei Zixuan's brain was indeed not very sharp; no wonder he almost fell into the trap set by Chen Hao and Wang Dahu.

Now you realize your identity is sensitive? Why didn't you think of that sooner?

After Wei Zixuan left, Jiang Nian sat in her room and stared intently at the room where Wang Ba was in the building across the street for a while before going to the living room.

"Wang Ba's purpose in coming to the border town is still unclear. We need to keep a close eye on his movements these next few days, find a way to get close to him, and figure out what he's doing here. We must find out where he got those weapons he wants to sell to Japan."

The military's investigation into Wang Ba, an arms dealer, has never been able to clarify the source of his weapons; they only know that he did have arms deals with many small countries.

Jiang Nian stroked his chin, pondering—could Wang Ba have his own military factory?

The lair in the forest has been destroyed. If Wang Ba really does have a military factory, where would he hide it? (End of Chapter)