Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

"Yes, platoon leader."

The soldiers immediately sprang into action.

After inventory, the operation resulted in the deaths of 11 drug traffickers, the arrest of 14 related suspects, and the seizure of approximately 200 kilograms of finished and semi-finished drugs, as well as controlled knives and firearms.

On the soldiers' side, only Zhao Ruilong and Guo Fendou were injured. Zhao Ruilong was shot in the thigh, and Guo Fendou was injured in the arm by a stray bullet. Neither injury was serious.

Qi Tongwei walked over to Zhao Ruilong, squatted down, and checked his injuries. "Ruilong, how are you? Does it hurt? The doctor will be here soon, just hang in there a little longer."

Zhao Ruilong leaned against the wall and shook his head. "Platoon leader, I'm fine. It just hurts a little, but it's nothing serious."

Just now... just now I also killed a drug dealer.

Qi Tongwei patted him on the shoulder, "Ruilong, I saw it, you did a great job, you're very brave."

You are not a caterpillar.

Although you were injured, you didn't back down and even killed the drug dealer, which deserves praise. Take good care of your injury and don't think too much about it.

After dealing with the drug dealers in the courtyard, Qi Tongwei did not relax at all.

Drug traffickers often operate in gangs, and this den is just one of them; there are definitely other accomplices upstream and downstream.

If they are not completely eradicated, they will continue to harm society.

After reporting to Lu Guangrong, they contacted the local anti-drug squad.

Based on the information obtained from the interrogation, we conducted a thorough investigation, venturing deep into the mountains and nearby villages to eliminate the drug traffickers' upstream and downstream associates.

They are gradually eliminating the remaining forces of drug traffickers.

After five days of hard work, they completely eliminated the upstream and downstream accomplices in this drug trafficking route.

Zhao Ruilong, though not seriously injured from a bullet wound to his thigh, still needs to rest and cannot continue training or fighting.

Lying on the hospital bed, Zhao Ruilong looked at his bandaged thigh, his feelings a bit complicated.

He had been pampered since childhood and had never suffered like this before.

This mission made him fully realize the hardships of being a soldier.

Later, they went to find a doctor and contacted their father, Zhao Lichun, using a public phone.

The moment the call connected, Zhao Ruilong couldn't hold back his tears. "Dad, I'm injured. I killed a drug dealer."

"Dad, aren't I amazing?"

Zhao Ruilong wanted his father to praise him.

Upon hearing the news of his son's injury over the phone, Zhao Lichun became anxious and quickly asked, "Ruilong, how are you? Are you badly hurt? Is your life in danger?"

Zhao Lichun didn't care about making any contributions.

If Zhao Ruilong needs various credits, such as being an outstanding youth, Zhao Lichun can mass-produce them.

The safety of my only son is more important.

"I'm fine, just shot in the thigh. It's been bandaged, and I'm not in any life-threatening danger," Zhao Ruilong sniffed. "I was wounded while arresting drug traffickers. Dad, the army is too tough. I want to continue, but I often hold everyone back. I want to go home. I'm applying for discharge. I want to be by your side to take care of you."

Zhao Lichun was silent for a moment, his feelings were a bit complicated. "Ruilong, since you are injured, it is indeed not suitable for you to continue training in the army."

I know you can't take hardship, so you should focus on recovering first.

First, submit a report.

After recovering from his injuries, he returned to Handong, married, and had children.

A week later, Zhao Ruilong wrote his discharge application.

Taking into account his injuries and his performance in the military, the military leadership approved his discharge application.

After more than two months of recuperation, Zhao Ruilong's injuries have basically healed and no longer affect his ability to walk normally.

On the day he left northern Xinjiang, Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du took leave to see him off at the train station.

The train station was bustling with people.

Zhao Ruilong stood on the platform with his luggage on his back.

Cheng Du handed him a package containing dried wolf meat, raisins, and naan bread.

"Caterpillar, you're not a coward."

"We'll eat on the road; these are all prepared by the platoon leader and the soldiers."

Qi Tongwei waved his hand, "Ruilong, it's good to go home."

After you leave the military, I hope you will be a good person.

Zhao Ruilong saluted and said, "Thank you, Platoon Leader. Thank you, Cheng Du."

Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du returned the salute.

Zhao Ruilong followed the crowd and boarded the train.

Zhao Ruilong opened the window and waved to Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du, "Platoon Leader, Cheng Du, I'm leaving. Take care. I'll come to see you in northern Xinjiang when I have time!"

"Take care of yourself!"

"Bon Voyage!"

Qi Tongwei and Cheng Du also waved to him.

Only after the train slowly started moving and disappeared from sight did I turn around and leave the train station.

After Zhao Ruilong left, good news came from the military.

Because of his excellent command and heroic fighting in the operation to arrest drug traffickers, Qi Tongwei led his soldiers to completely eliminate the drug trafficking den, and was awarded a second-class merit and promoted to deputy company commander.

Zhao Guoqiang was promoted to platoon leader.

Cheng Du was promoted to deputy platoon leader.

The participating soldiers were awarded the Third-Class Merit Citation.

Of course, this also includes Zhao Ruilong.

Six months later.

Qi Tongwei has long since shed the naivety of his early days in the army. He now wears a crisp military uniform and exudes a more composed demeanor.

At this moment, Qi Tongwei stood at the forefront of the column, his gaze sweeping over the nearly one hundred soldiers and the dozen or so trucks loaded with discarded ammunition. "Comrades, our mission is to escort discarded ammunition to a disposal site 30 kilometers away. Maintain full security throughout the journey; no one is allowed to approach. Let's go!"

"Yes!" Nearly a hundred soldiers responded in unison.

Qi Tongwei boarded the first truck, while Zhao Guoqiang, Cheng Du, Zhang Qi, Liu Hailong, Guo Fendou, and others each performed their duties.

The convoy slowly started moving and headed towards the disposal site.

The wheels kicked up clouds of dust. After the convoy had been traveling for about twenty minutes, a terrible thought suddenly flashed through Qi Tongwei's mind, and his heart sank.

On this day in the previous life, a convoy transporting discarded ammunition was involved in an explosion en route, resulting in nearly a hundred deaths and injuries. The source of the explosion was these seemingly normal trucks!

"Not good!" Qi Tongwei relayed the order over the walkie-talkie, "Everyone, pull over immediately!"

All vehicles were turned off, and the soldiers quickly disembarked and moved away from the trucks!

Those who disobey will be dealt with according to military discipline.

The driver didn't dare to delay and immediately stepped on the brakes, and the trucks behind him also pulled over and stopped.

The soldiers quickly got off the vehicle and, following Qi Tongwei's orders, retreated to a safe distance.

Zhao Guoqiang was a little puzzled. "Tongwei, what's wrong?"

Why did you suddenly stop the car?

Qi Tongwei's face was grave, and he lowered his voice: "Guoqiang, something's happened, something really bad, there might be something wrong with these trucks!"

Upon receiving reports from the public, we must immediately investigate.

It might explode.

Zhao Guoqiang's face stiffened; he was clearly shocked by the news.

Knowing that Qi Tongwei was meticulous and never spoke without a purpose, he immediately nodded: "Okay, I'll take men to guard the area right now and not let anyone get close to the truck!"

It's near the suburbs, so finding a phone number isn't difficult.

Qi Tongwei immediately contacted Liu Xinjian, "Commander, this is Qi Tongwei. We are currently escorting discarded ammunition to the disposal point. After driving for about twenty minutes, we have noticed something unusual about the convoy and suspect there is a safety hazard. We have ordered the convoy to pull over and request that this mission be canceled!"

Destroy on the spot.