Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Zhang Anbang paused and continued, "Let's have a brief speech before the meal, objectively explain the unexpected situation, and remind everyone in the camp to be vigilant about mountain safety."

Simultaneously, designated personnel were arranged to visit wounded soldiers in the hospital regularly, and the entire battalion was organized to write letters of condolence to the wounded.

Besides that, try to keep the alcohol to a minimum, two or three bottles per person is enough. Vegetables, meat, and canned fruit can be provided as usual. As for cultural activities, games, and parties, I think they are fine, but the focus should be on safety awareness and education.

After all, your division's reconnaissance battalion has nearly a thousand men; it wouldn't be good if everyone missed out on the meal."

Gao Cheng nodded. "Okay, let's do it that way."

After saying that, Gao Cheng picked up the walkie-talkie and began to issue orders, "Attention all companies and platoons, this is Gao Cheng. After we arrive at the 936 garrison, we will arrange a meal according to the banquet plan. You have all worked hard for more than sixty days, so let's have a meal to show our appreciation."

Meat dishes will be served as usual. As for drinks, soft drinks are unlimited, but beer is limited to two bottles per person.

"Yes, Deputy Battalion Commander, received."

"Yes, Deputy Battalion Commander, received."

……

With each reply, the roar of engines filled the air as the convoy headed towards the 936 base.

……

As night fell, around 7 p.m., the reconnaissance battalion, after trekking for more than an hour, finally arrived at 936, the location of the fifth squad.

As the vehicles came to a stop, everyone began preparations in an orderly manner. Some directed the armored vehicles and tanks to stop, others moved stools, carried tables, and emptied oil drums to set up campfires. Everything was in perfect order, and Gao Cheng didn't need to give any instructions.

As soon as Gao Cheng and Zhang Anbang got out of the command vehicle, Wu Liuyi ran over quickly.

Looking at Gao Cheng striding ahead, he tugged at Zhang Anbang's sleeve and whispered, "Deputy Company Commander, what did the Company Commander say?"

Zhang Anbang smiled. "The company commander didn't say anything. Do you remember when you participated in the selection?"

Wu Liuyi nodded firmly, "How could I forget? I've been in the army for so many years, and those two days were the worst. I was either being tricked or chased, and I even had to swim across the water in the dead of winter."

But what did that have to do with back then?

Hearing Wu Liuyi's words, Zhang Anbang curled his lips and said, "Liuyi, I always feel like there's something behind what you're saying. Do you think the difficulty level you were given was too low, or do you think you overestimated them?"

"No, no," Wu Liu waved his hands repeatedly. He knew all too well the principle that a higher-ranking official could crush a lower-ranking one, especially when it was a superior he couldn't beat.

"Alright, alright. There was no other way to make it so strict back then. Besides, you've already made it through. There's really no need to ask. When we were selecting people, the company commander said something like, 'The soldiers of the old Seventh Company don't have it easy.' Do you understand?"

"Okay, I understand," Wu Liu nodded. "Then I'll follow along and see."

"You little brat..."

While the two were talking, Cheng Cai, the squad leader of the fifth platoon of the grassland and a first-term sergeant, was helping the people of the division's reconnaissance battalion move things.

As cases of beer were unloaded, Cheng Cai greeted everyone warmly, "Brothers, you've worked hard. If you need anything, just let us know. We'll definitely provide you with the best service."

As he spoke, he turned around and called out, "Xue Lin."

"Here," Xue Lin, also a first-term sergeant, immediately responded.

"Go back to the house and get the bottle opener, and open the wine for the brothers."

"Yes."

Xue Lin responded and jogged back into the house.

Gao Cheng had only taken a few steps forward when he saw Ma Xiaoshuai and Gan Xiaoning standing by the car, staring intently at him.

Gao Cheng glanced at the two of them a few times, said nothing, and continued walking forward with his hands behind his back.

Having run out of options, the two could only speak up, "Hey, um, deputy battalion commander."

Gao Cheng then turned around and looked at the two who seemed hesitant to speak. "What's wrong?"

Gan Xiaoning grinned. "Hehe, Deputy Battalion Commander, you know everything, don't you?"

Ma Xiaoshuai nodded in agreement, "Yes, you know everything, Deputy Battalion Commander."

"What do I know? I don't know anything," Gao Cheng said, taking a few more steps forward and calling out to a first-term sergeant who was busy at work, "Cheng Cai, come here."

Cheng Cai, who was busy at the dining table, heard the familiar greeting and his smile vanished instantly. He jogged over to Gao Cheng, saluted, and said, "Good morning, Deputy Battalion Commander."

Gao Cheng looked at the soldier in front of him, returned the salute without much change in expression, and then said, "Chengcai, how about we have a meal together later?"

Cheng Cai forced a smile. "Well, Deputy Battalion Commander, the comrades in the Fifth Platoon have already prepared the food. Our platoon can eat over there."

Gao Cheng looked at Zhang Anbang and Wu Liuyi walking over from a distance, as well as Shi Jin and Xiao Wenwu who were huddled together looking at them, and gestured with his hands, "Chengcai, I meant we should have a meal together."

Cheng Cai looked at each of the signs Gao Cheng made, and sure enough, most of them were familiar faces, old guys from the Seventh Company.

Deputy Company Commander Zhang Anbang, Third Squad Leader Shi Jin, Third Squad Deputy Wu Liuyi, Third Squad Soldier Gan Xiaoning, Sixth Squad Leader Xiao Wenwu, and a lieutenant he didn't recognize, who he figured was probably the Ma Xiaoshuai that San Daizi had mentioned.

As Cheng Cai watched Zhang Anbang and Wu Liuyi continue walking this way, his body immediately stiffened, and the smile he had forced disappeared. These two people had witnessed everything from when he was a recruit until he finally fell down.

Gao Cheng saw all of Cheng Cai's reactions and immediately said, "Look at you, relax, relax, yes, relax a bit, you don't have to be so tense like a wind-up toy."

Why are you looking at them? They're having a meal together, they're not eating people.

Cheng Cai forced a smile again, "Okay, I'll follow the deputy battalion commander's instructions."

Upon seeing Zhang Anbang approaching, Cheng Cai immediately saluted again, "Good morning, Deputy Section Chief."

"Yes, Cheng Cai, I've heard you've been doing quite well lately," Zhang Anbang said, returning the greeting with a compliment.

Cheng Cai's expression suddenly became quite interesting. He seemed both flattered and at a loss for words, and he waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Deputy Section Chief, no, no, you flatter me. It's all what I should do."

Gao Cheng looked at Cheng Cai and a smile appeared on his lips. "Cheng Cai, what I say goes, right?"

Upon hearing Gao Cheng's question, Cheng Cai nodded, "Yes, I'll follow the deputy battalion commander's instructions."

Gao Cheng glanced at the soldiers of the division's reconnaissance battalion who were busy in the distance, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Okay, let's do it this way. There happen to be a few guys in the battalion who are decent marksmen."

Let's have a spontaneous get-together after dinner, shall we?

Zhang Anbang added from the side, "Liu Yi, you go too, let me see if your marksmanship has deteriorated."

"Yes," Wu Liuyi agreed without any hesitation.

After they finished speaking and turned to leave, Cheng Cai quickly spoke up, "Deputy Battalion Commander."

Seeing Gao Cheng turn around, Cheng Cai stepped forward and forced a smile, saying, "You say it's passable, but that's only for a gun god. Forget it."