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Chapter 61 The Mining Team's First Encounter in Another World (Please Read On)

"Mr. Lin Li, this is the premier gun and artillery club in the country, affiliated with the General Armament Department. It's a legitimate club! We provide guns, tanks, and even aircraft. All of this is to satisfy military enthusiasts' passion for firearms and cultivate awareness of national defense!"

Lin Li nodded expressionlessly, looking at the guns not far away that were strapped to poles and could not be turned, then at the 40mm ammunition in his hand that he could adjust the direction of at will, and said with a forced smile, "I feel like I've hit the jackpot!"

"Mr. Lin Li, please don't worry, all of this is reasonable and legal for target practice."

On the other side, several men who had drawn wooden-handled grenades older than their fathers arrived at the shooting range, led by two short-haired men with piercing eyes, dark skin, and carrying firearms.

"Wow, that guy is amazing! He can actually take down a tank with a 40mm gun! I want to take down tanks too!"

"There's no better way to fight a tank than to drive one!"

"Ugh, you're so annoying! I'm not that kind of person!!!"

boom--

The loud explosion made the people from Sichuan and Chongqing shudder!

Their gazes towards Lin Li, who was holding a large toy, burned even brighter. However, their instructor, with a cold expression, refused to let them approach, citing safety concerns.

Lin Li stayed at the club for several hours.

I had a lot of fun playing with everything from the 40mm gun to the 89mm heavy machine gun, light machine gun, 95mm, shotgun, 191mm, and some Gatling guns.

During shooting practice, the beautiful instructor even took some cool photos of me.

Only when my shoulders and hands were incredibly sore did I post photos on my WeChat Moments, classmates' groups, and interest-based chat groups.

"I fired a lot of guns today, awesome!!!"

Subsequently, countless expressions of envy, drooling, and inquiries about the club frequently came in.

A few hours later~
Looking at the large shed above him, made of metal rainproof tiles and tin foil, and then at the countless soldiers with live ammunition coming and going, Ke Cheng felt a surge of turmoil in his heart.

The air was filled with the smells of dirt, engine oil, and so on.

Everywhere you look, there are brand-new specialized mining vehicles, from tunnel boring machines to heavy-duty transport trucks.

Every single special vehicle was spotless, down to the tires. If it weren't for the soldiers carrying guns patiently cleaning these vehicles, it would seem as if they had just come off the production line yesterday.

unusual.

It's so abnormal.

Before we arrived, the company leaders only vaguely said that this was a super project concerning everyone's future, and the level of secrecy was top secret.

Ke Kecheng couldn't understand why any kind of "major infrastructure project" would require them to concentrate their mining teams from Baotou in this military restricted area, where even birds rarely venture.

Do we need to sign a confidentiality agreement that would implicate our family if the information is leaked?

Ke Cheng was originally a junior manager at a state-owned enterprise branch factory under the Baotou Baiyunebo mining area. A few days ago, he received an assignment and was taken away for training without his knowledge. Dozens of his coworkers received the same treatment.

"There's definitely something fishy about this! How am I supposed to choose between missions that go deep into the mountains?" Thinking about the confidentiality agreement he signed earlier and the oath he took under the national flag again, Ke Cheng frowned. "It seems I can't avoid these missions anymore!"

The thought of possibly having to endure a life in a remote mountain valley for the next few decades made his face even more bitter!

Just as he was lost in thought, a series of steady and powerful footsteps approached.

Li Weiguo walked in, his gaze sharp as he swept over everyone present.

Ke Cheng and dozens of other people from the mining company immediately stood up straight and even held their breath.

"Comrades, fellow workers! My name is Li Weiguo."

"I know that everyone is full of doubts."

"You are outstanding mining experts and engineers; your hands can unearth treasures from the deepest parts of the earth."

Li Weiguo's gaze fell on Ke Cheng, as if he could see right through him.

"And this time, we need you to go to... a deeper place and dig out something ten thousand times more precious than gold, diamonds, or rare earth elements."

"This mission will determine the cornerstone of our nation's destiny for the next hundred years!"

There were no unnecessary words, only a heavy sense of mission weighing on everyone's hearts.

Li Weiguo's assistant distributed the documents one by one. Administratively signed documents belonged to the administration, while military secrecy regulations were far more stringent than those for administrative matters.

As Ke Cheng looked at the words "Lifetime Confidentiality Regulations" on the document, he felt as if each word weighed a ton.

There are not many terms, but each one is quite harsh.

He must never reveal any details of the mission to anyone, including his parents, wife, and children.

If necessary, they will be permanently stationed at the mission site, isolated from the outside world.

However, there are also some humane aspects to the confidentiality regulations.

Ke Cheng's fear of not being able to go home for decades did not come true. They even received several months of vacation each year, and their wages immediately increased by 35%!

"I sign!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Ke Cheng picked up a pen, wrote his name at the end of the document, and then pressed his red fingerprint heavily onto it.

He wasn't after any empty fame of "bringing glory to his ancestors," but rather because of what Li Weiguo had just said—

"The cornerstone of national destiny"

Having spent half his life working in the mining industry, he understood the weight of those five words.

"I'll sign too!"

"Count me in! It's worth it for the country!"

Everyone present was shrewd; no one was a fool. Everyone quickly signed their names.

Li Weiguo nodded in satisfaction, a hint of approval on his face.

“Very good. You have one hour to make a final call to your family and tell them you are going to carry out a long-term secret mission.”

"You need to learn how to use firearms and participate in training!"

after an hour.

Ke Cheng looked at the Type 97 shotgun in his hand, then at the target in front of him, and his gaze swept over the Type 67 wooden-handled grenade that looked like it had been refurbished. His lips twitched.

Ke Cheng increasingly felt that the mission he was about to undertake was definitely not simple.

Otherwise, it's impossible to explain why these non-combatants would need to undergo emergency military training.

Does this mean they will face drone attacks in the future?
"Director Ke, don't just stand there! Fire a few shots first, let's get some excitement!"

Ke Cheng looked at the sergeant instructing him, bewildered, then glanced at the target 100 meters ahead: "Um... sir, are we just going to shoot like this?"

"That's right, this is some really good stuff we brought in, we need to use it up quickly and get rid of the inventory!"

Ke Cheng: "..."

Day three.

After memorizing numerous secrecy regulations, a dazed Ke Cheng, carrying an unloaded shotgun and a self-defense knife, and his coworkers, drove various vehicles into an isolated building completely covered with heavy lead plates and tin foil, filled with numerous cannons and automatic gun emplacements. Everyone was stunned by the sight before them.

"This is... where we're going to mine?"

"The old man has appeared to help us!"

Over the communication channel, there was an uncontrollable gasp of amazement, and a collective gasp of astonishment.

Ke Cheng gripped the steering wheel tightly, his palms sweating profusely.

He felt that the worldview he had built up over the past few decades had been completely shattered at this moment, and then reassembled in a more grand and incredible way.

"Could it be that the science fiction novel my son wrote has come true?"

His son works at a company and also does online novel writing part-time. He spends all day bragging about his literary style, which led to a beating from his father, who accused him of neglecting his duties.

I never imagined that my son's wild idea would actually come true!

Unfortunately, I cannot inform my son so that he can also join the pioneering army in this other world.

If my son knew about another world, he'd probably jump for joy!
(End of this chapter)