Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

After a pause, Zhang Anbang glanced at the camp of the Seventh Steel Company, then turned his gaze back to the ranks of this newly established electronic reconnaissance company.

Finally, may you hone your skills diligently in this camp, uphold your original aspirations, unite as brothers, and live up to your youthful potential. With our youth, let us continue the glory of our predecessors, build a strong military, and safeguard the prosperous China!

Thank you everyone.

After speaking, Zhang Anbang gave a military salute and strode away from the front of the formation.

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted once again.

……

At that moment, Assistant Zhou from the barracks section led Shi Jin and Xu Sanduo out of the barracks. He exclaimed, "This barracks is so well maintained. You can't tell at all that it's been empty for half a year."

Shi Jin smiled and said, "These are soldiers from the Steel Seventh Company. They'll definitely be able to defend the area without any problems."

Seeing Shi Jin's beaming praise, Xu Sanduo smiled shyly, "Squad leader, I, I didn't do anything."

Assistant Zhou interrupted the two, "Since you both have no objections, no defects, and no outstanding issues, please sign now."

Shi Jin and Xu Sanduo signed their names, and Assistant Zhou also signed his name in the supervisor's position.

Xu Sanduo handed a large bunch of keys labeled with room numbers to Shi Jin. "They're all here, 37 in total. The gate, dormitory, warehouse, club, toilet, and bathhouse are all here."

Shi Jin nodded and took the key.

"Alright, the handover is now complete. From this moment forward, the former Steel Seventh Company barracks will be officially taken over by the Electronic Reconnaissance Company."

Captain Wang Hu saw this and immediately wanted Xu Sanduo to say a few words as well. He also admired Xu Sanduo, a sergeant. Many people in the 702nd Regiment, or even the entire T Division, knew about Xu Sanduo guarding the barracks alone.

Xu Sanduo hesitated for a moment, glanced at Wang Hu, then turned to look at Zhang Anbang, "I... I'm not very good at talking."

Wang Hu smiled and said, "Just a few words will do. Let's go." He then came over and pulled Xu Sanduo away.

Zhang Anbang smiled and said, "Go ahead."

Xu Sanduo nodded, but before he could agree, Wang Hu pulled him to the front of the line. "Come, come, this is Xu Sanduo, whom the commander just mentioned. He is the last soldier stationed in the Steel Seventh Company."

Let's give him a round of applause and ask him to say a few words to everyone.

As Wang Hu finished speaking, another round of applause erupted.

Xu Sanduo looked at the group of people below. He was a little nervous, but after glancing at Zhang Anbang and Shi Jin, his expression quickly calmed down.

Xu Sanduo stepped forward half a step, gave the troops a very standard salute, and spoke in a low but steady voice, "Hello everyone, my name is Xu Sanduo, and I am the 4,957th soldier of the original Steel Seventh Company."

After the Seventh Steel Company was reorganized, I stayed here in the barracks for half a year. One reason was that I needed to find something to do, and another was that the company commander said that food, clothing, shelter, and transportation would remain the same.

I have grown a lot and learned a lot here. The deputy company commander and squad leader Shi Jin taught me so much.

There are many things I don't yet understand, but I've remembered them all. What I do understand now is to live well and do meaningful things.

The ground you are standing on now, and the dormitories you will live in later, are all places that the Seventh Company has been on and lived in. This is my second home in the army, and from now on, this place will be yours.

I'm not very smart, I'm not well-educated, and I'm not good at speaking. Since you're all here, I'll tell you what I've learned here, which can be summed up in six words: Never give up, never abandon.

"I hope that after you move in, you will train hard and carry on the good traditions of the Seventh Company. I... I haven't spoken much in a long time; this is the most I've spoken in over six months. That's all for now. I'm done."

Xu Sanduo saluted and strode towards Zhang Anbang and the others.

A round of applause erupted again.

Zhang Anbang, Shi Jin, and Wu Liuyi looked at Xu Sanduo approaching with satisfaction. This guy used to be so rude and uncultured, but now he speaks quite well. He has really grown up again.

Wang Hu glanced at Zhang Anbang's side. He knew that Shi Jin and the others were old comrades-in-arms, so he didn't call out to him. He gave Zhang Anbang some time to say goodbye to his comrades and then began to arrange for everyone to enter the barracks and settle in.

Shi Jin didn't say much. While Xu Sanduo was speaking, he had a brief chat with Zhang Anbang and Wu Liuyi.

When Xu Sanduo came over, he didn't say much, but just patted Xu Sanduo on the shoulder and said, "Do a good job and don't let the squad leader down."

After saying that, he turned around and walked away quickly. Although Wang Hu had given him some time, he couldn't just ignore it.

Zhang Anbang patted Xu Sanduo, who was still reluctant to leave Shi Jin's departing figure, and said, "Alright, let's go too. We'll drive on June 1st."

Once the vehicle had left the Steel Seventh Company's camp, Cheng Cai, who had been barely noticeable until now, returned to normal.

Cheng Cai believed that he was right, even though his methods were inappropriate. Therefore, he was able to maintain a normal demeanor as much as possible when facing Xu Sanduo, Wu Liuyi, Zhang Anbang, and Gao Cheng.

But for some reason, as soon as he arrived at the Steel Seventh Company's camp, he felt uneasy and remained silent.

Xu Sanduo, sitting in the back seat, looked at Wu Liuyi and said, "Squad Leader Wu, Squad Leader Shi Jin is now a platoon leader, that's really impressive."

Wu Liu nodded. "That's right, the squad leader must be amazing. Otherwise, how could he lift us lousy mud out of the wood?"

"Hehe," Xu Sanduo started to chuckle, and Wu Liuyi laughed too.

Zhang Anbang looked at the two of them, somewhat speechless.

……

Soon the car arrived at the military region, where Zhang Anbang and several others met up with Yuan Lang.

Since Yuan Lang said he would treat them, the group didn't go to the military district guesthouse for a meal, but instead found a small restaurant near the military district.

It's actually very close to the military region, right near the family compound, and is known as the "military camp street".

Yuan Lang waved his hand and pointed to a pipe with a sign that read "Northeast Sichuan and Chongqing Home-Style Cuisine" on the door. "My comrade told me that this restaurant is very authentic. Let's eat here today, let loose and eat as much as we want."

Wu Liuyi, Xu Sanduo, and Cheng Cai were still a bit reserved. After all, Yuan Lang, the lieutenant colonel, was of a much higher rank than them. Only Xu Sanduo had met him a few times; the others had barely met him even once.

Upon entering the private room, Yuan Lang looked at the somewhat reserved group and said with a grin, "Come on, see what you want to eat, order whatever you like."

My comrades told me that the portions here are generous. Eight dishes should be enough for the five of us; we can ask for more if needed. It's not good to waste food.

"Okay, sure," the group nodded in agreement.

Watching the group examine the menu made of laminated paper, a minute passed, and still no one spoke.

Yuan Lang tapped the table with his knuckles. "Hey guys, you're all veterans, don't be so reserved. I've been starving you for two days, and you're still embarrassed to eat?"

"Hurry up, can't you see the boss is waiting to take notes? We don't have much time either."