Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Zhang Anbang knew exactly what Gao Cheng meant; he was clearly eyeing Shi Jin. He hadn't expected the vacancy to come at such a convenient time, especially since it was in the third shift.

However, it was no longer the main force platoon for offensive operations, but a support and repair platoon full of top-notch personnel.

Zhang Anbang leaned back in his chair. "Company Commander, as the old saying goes, even close brothers should keep clear accounts. The Seventh Company has been reorganized, and the veteran elites have all been reassigned."

Since you've taken a liking to Shi Jin and there's a vacancy, I reckon you'll probably be here by next Chinese New Year.

Brother, congratulations in advance!

But Wu Liuyi is with me now, which is fair and reasonable, right?

Gao Cheng listened to Zhang Anbang's words with a smile, and subconsciously nodded, "That makes sense."

He immediately realized what she meant, "What did you just say? Wu Liuyi and you? No, Wu Liuyi is going to military academy in six months, why are you messing with him now?"

Zhang Anbang waved his hand, "Then don't worry about it. Anyway, I won't delay his schooling. I know what's important. Anyway, I'm just making it clear to you in advance: after Wu Liuyi graduates from military academy, don't even think about coming with me."

Gao Cheng slammed his hand on the table. "I, I'm telling you, Zhang Anbang, Zhang Xiaoqi! You've gotten quite bold these days, daring to come up to me and negotiate."

What, you think you can disregard me, your old company commander, just because you've been promoted to major?

Let me tell you, that's impossible. Wu Liuyi has been with me for so many years, while you've only been gone for a few years. By the time you left, Wu Liuyi had already been promoted to the second term.

You can't calculate it like that. When Wu Liuyi is doing his internship, I'll bring him here to work for me, so you can forget about it.

After my internship, at worst, I'll go to him and pull some strings to get Wu Liuyi assigned to my unit. Then I can be a platoon leader.

He slammed his fist on the table first, then got angry—a typical show of force, Zhang Anbang knew what he meant.

He straightened up and said, "Old Company Commander, calm down. As human beings, we must first be reasonable. You recruited Lao Zhao, and San Duo is still helping you guard the barracks for the Seventh Company."

Gan Xiaoning is currently undergoing intensive training at the B Regiment's training team. You should be keeping an eye on him, right?

Ma Xiaoshuai only has six months left in his internship, and I estimate he'll likely be unavailable as well.

As for those platoon leaders we used to work with so well, whether it's Yun Zheng, Lu Sanyi, or Jin Lun, including Lao Hei, they're all deputy company commanders now. They're not so easy to transfer; it'll take at least a few years.

Forget about finding Uncle Wang, you can't even find Uncle Gao, and I bet you wouldn't be able to bring yourself to do it.

"I only want one Wu Liuyi. Is that too many, Company Commander? Tell me honestly, is that too many?"

Gao Cheng rubbed his chin. "That makes sense. You only need one, which is indeed not enough. Oh, wait, Xu Sanduo guarding the barracks is on my side too. And that soldier, I don't want him either."

Zhang Anbang looked at Gao Cheng with a teasing expression, "Company Commander, are you serious? San Duo is quite outstanding now, don't you really want him?"

"Get lost," Gao Cheng picked up a cigarette and threw it at Zhang Anbang. Was it a question of whether he wanted to or not?

When he was transferred from 702, he immediately asked to take Xu Sanduo with him. At that time, Uncle Wang said it was impossible and told him to get lost.

He had also considered that Xu Sanduo was qualified for a direct admission. That guy had gone from being a soldier he looked down on to a towering tree.

Uncle Wang kept him around. At first, he didn't think much of it, but now he understands that Uncle Wang was definitely waiting for him to graduate from military academy and pass on the spirit of the old Seventh Company to the new Seventh Company, making him the cornerstone of the newly established company.

In principle, outstanding soldiers are recommended for admission to military academies and return to their original units after graduation. In other words, Xu Sanduo returned to the garrison region or the C Group Army after graduation.

It is highly likely that he will return to Army Group C, and then be assigned to a specific unit according to the organization's needs.

Of course, there is another type of student who will definitely return to their original unit, namely those who have signed a targeted training agreement. Once they have signed this agreement, they will definitely return to the place where they were sent from after graduation.

As for Xu Sanduo going to school, even without signing a special agreement, he would basically return to the C Group Army. Given Lao Wang's seniority in the C Group Army, he could definitely get him to leave as long as he asked.

At first, Gao Cheng thought that Lao Wang was keeping Xu Sanduo around just to watch the barracks. Later, he realized what was going on, so he was very unhappy that Zhang Anbang considered Xu Sanduo as one of his men and attributed it to him.

"Company Commander, there's something I need to tell you, I don't know if you remember it," Zhang Anbang said, his eyes darting around as he quickly changed the subject.

Gao Cheng replied casually, his tone displeased, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

Zhang Anbang crossed his legs. "It's nothing major, but there's something I wanted to ask you. You said that the induction ceremony for our Steel Seventh Company is always held at the company headquarters, right?"

I checked the records, and at least after returning from the Korean War, all soldiers held their induction ceremonies at their company's barracks. So why was mine held on a wild mountaintop?

As soon as Zhang Anbang opened his mouth, Gao Cheng realized something was wrong. Sure enough, after what Zhang Anbang said next, Gao Cheng's fists hardened. Good heavens, why did he bring this up again?

Gao Cheng, Gao Cheng, how could you have mistaken this person for someone who was just there to gain experience, just because you had seen a few others who had done so before, and then given them a hard time?

"Stop, stop, here, here you go, okay?" Gao Cheng was almost sweating with anxiety. "But, but, there's one condition, just one: we can't talk about this again."

Zhang Anbang chuckled and mumbled something. "You said you wouldn't mention it again? How could that be? Even if I can't eat this for a lifetime, I'll eat you for half my life."

However, he readily agreed on the surface, "Oh, Company Commander, what are you saying? My memory is all messed up for a moment. We have such a good relationship."

I see you as someone like my own brother. Our relationship is so strong that nothing can ever affect it, right?

……

Having achieved a satisfactory result, and after chatting for a while longer, Zhang Anbang checked the time and, seeing that it was getting late, said goodbye to Gao Cheng and returned to the 702nd Regiment headquarters.

His two uncles are there, so he can go back and see Shi Jin. According to the company commander, Shi Jin is really enjoying both love and career success now.

I got married before the new year, my wife is pregnant, I got my intermediate repair certificate, and I even got a job in a technical position. This guy, everything is going so smoothly for me.

If he can get his advanced certificate and successfully transfer to the fifth phase of training when the child reaches kindergarten age in a few years, his wife can join him in the military and enjoy the benefits of a battalion-level officer.

If he works for a few more years, and if the T Division has a sixth phase of staffing, Shi Jin probably won't have much of a problem. After all, a father's determination to fight for his child is incredibly strong.

Of course, there are exceptions; after all, there are exceptions to everything, including people.