Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

Zhang Anbang was taken aback by Gao Cheng's expression and subconsciously said, "The combined arms battalion is about to land, there's a ton of work to be done..."

Gao Cheng waved his hand, "Not that sentence, the one before that."

"You're speechless now, aren't you? Who told you to poach Old Zhao from here? Otherwise, I wouldn't be old..."

"Not this sentence, but the one before it."

"Hey, busy, aren't you? You're not even taking a break during your lunch break. What are you so busy with that you're so focused on it?"

Gao Cheng waved his hand, "Not that sentence, the next one."

Zhang Anbang sensed something was amiss, but after a moment's thought, he asked, "Will you be busy right now?"

"Yes, that's the sentence," Gao Cheng slammed his hand on the table. "I'm very busy right now. After I finish reviewing the plan, I need to go check on the dormitories of the companies below, and then I need to take a lunch break. I'm extremely busy."

Yes, that's right. You should leave now; I really don't have time to entertain you.

Zhang Anbang finally realized where the strange feeling from earlier came from. Good heavens, the sturdy and reliable old company commander has evolved! It seems it won't be so easy to take advantage of him anymore.

But there's no need to worry, after all, he still has a backup plan. Although he's used it many times, it doesn't matter. As the old saying goes, "One trick is all you need." That's how Tie Tie has dealt with Uncle Wang for most of his life.

Zhang Anbang chuckled, "Company Commander, don't be so heartless. I haven't even said what it is yet, and you've gone through all this trouble just to get rid of me. Isn't that a bit too cruel?"

"Given our relationship, and considering I've come all this way, you should at least let me have a drink of water, right, Company Commander?"

Gao Cheng simply took a bottle of water from under his desk and tossed it to Zhang Anbang. "Alright, here's your water. You can go now."

Zhang Anbang fiddled with the water bottle in his hand. "Company Commander, it's the middle of the day, and the weather is so hot at the end of August. You're just kicking me out. At least let me rest a bit."

Gao Cheng waved his hand. "You're right, but I'm quite busy here, and you're quite busy too. So, I'll have Xiao Shuai—no, I'll have Liu Yi drive you back."

"I'll load your old bicycle onto the truck and haul it away. I definitely won't let you ride back by yourself in this scorching sun anymore. How about that?"

"I don't think it's very good," Zhang Anbang patted the file in his hand. "Company Commander, I'm here today to conduct research. This afternoon I'll be looking at the specific training procedures of the armored reconnaissance company under your division's reconnaissance battalion."

After all, once the combined arms battalion is deployed, it will also have its own armored reconnaissance company. Seeing it in person gives me a clearer understanding.

Gao Cheng was speechless. This scoundrel was impossible to get rid of now. He still had to rely on the armored reconnaissance company. Not to mention that the Steel Seventh Company was an armored reconnaissance company, Zhang Anbang had personally trained him for more than a year.

After returning from the old A unit, during the half-year period when I served as the deputy head of the division's training section, I spent at least a month full-time at the division's reconnaissance battalion.

Whether it's assessment training or routine research, Zhang Anbang, as a unit directly under the T Division, has made frequent trips to this place.

Especially when a T division receives some new equipment, the division's reconnaissance battalion is usually chosen as the first pilot unit for its rollout.

For example, the Type 95 rifle has been in service with the division's reconnaissance battalion for over a year, but at the same time, the logistics, artillery, communications, and engineering branches next to the T division are still being issued the Type 81 rifle.

As the deputy head of the training section, Zhang Anbang's main responsibility was to oversee the training of the entire division. Whenever new equipment was distributed, he naturally had to follow up on the improvement of the company's combat effectiveness and other issues after the distribution of the new equipment.

Seeing Zhang Anbang's grinning face, Gao Cheng shook his head helplessly. "Alright, alright, go ahead and say it."

Zhang Anbang took a sip of water, then placed the bottle directly on the table. "So, Company Commander, what do you want me to say?"

Gao Cheng paused for a moment, "What did you say? Just say what you were going to say earlier."

"Oh, Company Commander, I still prefer your arrogant self from earlier. Why don't you try to revert to your old self?"

Gao Cheng glared at Zhang Anbang. "Zhang Xiaoqi, let me tell you, that's enough. Otherwise, no matter what you say, I'll send you away no matter what. You can think about it..."

"Company Commander, don't be angry," Zhang Anbang said with a smile as soon as he saw Gao Cheng's attitude. "Well, look, we have such a good relationship. You're my good brother, how can you really be angry with me?"

After a pause, Zhang Anbang looked at Gao Cheng's gradually improving complexion and continued, "Company Commander, it's like this. You know that the combined arms battalion is really short-handed after its deployment."

"Look, even the army commander has come from Dingxi. In the actual implementation process, you, as the company commander, will need to assist with the deployment of the armor modules. Other positions will be even more short-staffed."

Seeing Gao Cheng's brows gradually furrow into a deep frown, Zhang Anbang immediately quickened his pace, "Company Commander, your reconnaissance battalion is full of talented people, could you lend me a few men? I don't need much, just a few that I can use easily."

"Tell me your name."

Gao Cheng squeezed out three words, one by one, through gritted teeth.

Zhang Anbang chuckled, "Company Commander, there aren't many. Xiao Wenwu, Gangzhu, Shi Jin, Ma Xiaoshuai, and I heard that Li Xiao under your command is quite capable, and..."

"Stop, stop, stop," Gao Cheng said, gesturing for a stop. "Zhang Xiaoqi, it's almost noon, and it's almost afternoon. Are you still half asleep or did you come here to make a wish?"

"Do you want to hear what you just said? You've got your eye on several of my best squad leaders, and you still want to take my company commander away? You're dreaming!"

Zhang Anbang didn't respond, but continued, "Company Commander, don't be anxious. I remember hearing from my comrades in the cadre section a few days ago that Jin Lunsheng has been promoted to company commander and transferred to your unit, right?"

Gao Cheng raised his hand and said, "Stop, stop, the door is over there. Zhang Xiaoqi, you better get out of here right now. I can't entertain you here. You're not here for support, you're here to dig me out."

Zhang Anbang braced himself against the edge of the table. "Company Commander, what are you saying? I'm not asking you for the man. Didn't I just say that I was just borrowing him? Once my combined arms battalion is up and running, I'll return him to you."

"You're my good brother, you can't be so stingy. We've been friends for so many years, and I'm just doing this little favor. Brother Gao, you can't refuse to help me, can you?"

"No, no, please don't."

Gao Cheng waved his hand like a palm-leaf fan, "I'm not your good brother. I can't be your brother. Goodness, what kind of good brother would go to such lengths to dig up his brother's roots?"

Zhang Anbang remained silent, then asked casually, "Hey, Company Commander, it's been over two years since the Steel Seventh Company was reorganized. Do you still remember the Steel Seventh Company's company song?"