He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

"Old Fan, come over here quickly and help me set up the equipment."

As he spoke, He Zhijun glanced at Zhang Beixing with a mixture of admiration and helplessness, but said nothing more.

Zhang Beixing pretended not to see him and quickly took his seat in the conference room.

Fan Tianlei then stood next to the projector computer and began operating it to assist He Zhijun in his work.

He Chenguang, Li Erniu, and others were delighted to see Zhang Beixing released from confinement ahead of schedule.

“Brother Beixing, I knew you would be alright. How could the Chief of Staff bear to let you go?”

"Brother Beixing, I miss you so much I can't even eat," Li Erniu said dramatically with a bitter face. "Last time I wanted to visit you, the guards wouldn't let me in, they wouldn't even let me bring a blanket, it really made me so angry!"

"If you hadn't stopped me, I would have taught that guard a lesson!"

Song Kaifei also sidled up to him in a cheeky manner:
"I thought you were going to be discharged from the military. Alas, what a pity, you were just one step away from the captain's position."

Xu Tianlong and Wang Yanbing exchanged glances and whispered:
"Captain, welcome back to the team."

Seeing his comrades' expressions of "it feels like three autumns have passed since we last met," Zhang Beixing couldn't help but scratch his head in bewilderment, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"It's only been two days, is it really necessary to make such a big deal out of it?"

Zhang Beixing knew perfectly well that the confinement was just a temporary reprieve, but the Red Cell team members were unaware of this and thought that their captain's military career had come to an end.

Seeing Zhang Beixing return safely, everyone was filled with excitement.

Fan Tianlei operated the computer for a moment, then nodded slightly to He Zhijun:

"Equipment is ready, we can begin."

He Zhijun nodded, turned to face the audience, and scanned the entire room with his eyes.

After a moment, He Zhijun cleared his throat:

"Everyone's here? Let's begin the operations meeting."

"The reason we have gathered two special operations teams here today is because there is an important mission that you need to carry out."

"Several months ago, one of our undercover comrades secretly infiltrated the international terrorist organization K2."

"She repeatedly risked her personal safety to pass on intelligence, assisting the police in solving many major cases."

"This time, she has obtained a crucial clue. If all goes well, we may soon be able to take down K2."

With Zhang Yingying's safety at stake, Zhang Beixing held his breath and listened intently to He Zhijun's explanation.

"The person who carried out this undercover mission is a female comrade from the military region. Her courage is admirable, and we must ensure her safety."

He Zhijun spoke slowly, while gesturing to Fan Tianlei to project Zhang Yingying's photo onto the big screen.

"To avoid accidental injury, you must memorize this woman's appearance!"

As they spoke, everyone present looked up.

The big screen showed a photo of Zhang Yingying with short hair and in military uniform when she first joined the army.

He looked energetic and dashing.

Lei Zhan looked up at the screen, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

As a tough guy in the military, Lei Zhan felt that he had never seen such a beautiful female soldier in the military before, and he couldn't help but be a little stunned.

Zhang Beixing inadvertently caught Lei Zhan's strange look and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Haha, you've got some nerve, daring to even set your sights on Zhang Yingying?

They probably don't know how many ways there are to write the character for "death".
At this moment, Chen Shanming and the others whispered among themselves:

"Isn't this Instructor Zhang, who's always with Director Tang?"

"Yes, it's her. No wonder we haven't seen each other in so long."

"Yes, Instructor Zhang actually went undercover. I never would have guessed. He's so brave."

The red blood cell team was quite surprised to see the photo on the screen.

"Brother Beixing, you scared me! It really is Instructor Zhang!"

Xu Tianlong, with a playful expression, leaned close to Zhang Beixing and imitated the tone of Longlong and Wang Yanbing:

"Oh dear, my brain! Instructor Zhang is really messing things up."

"Going undercover is so dangerous, how could you just go like that? Don't you know our captain will be worried?"

Zhang Beixing glared at him irritably:
"Shut up, or I'll loosen your muscles later."

Song Kaifei, who never learns from mistakes, pouted:

"Hmph, as the saying goes, a true man cannot be subdued by force."

"What?" Zhang Beixing glared at him, his knuckles cracking.

Song Kaifei trembled instantly, keeping his eyes down and remaining silent as a cicada in winter.

"Quiet down, listen to the mission." Zhang Beixing had no time to deal with him at the moment.

After everyone had memorized Zhang Yingying's appearance, He Zhijun continued speaking slowly:
"The terrorist organization K2 has not only posed a major threat to China in recent years, but is also a malignant tumor on the international stage."

"Its leader, Black Cat, has always been a major headache for Interpol, and his identity remains unknown, making him deeply hated by all countries!"

"Currently, Violet has obtained a major lead on Black Cat's transaction, but she could be exposed at any time."

"so."

He Zhijun took a deep breath and said firmly, "While closing in, we must also rescue Comrade Violet safely!"

"Given the need for secrecy, the number of personnel participating in this mission should not be too large."

He Zhijun's expression was solemn:
"I hope both of your teams will seriously consider who will carry out the rescue mission and who will carry out the decapitation mission."

As soon as He Zhijun finished speaking, Lei Zhan immediately stood up:

"Reporting to the commander, the Thunder Commando Team has been established for many years and is a veteran team along with Lone Wolf B Group. They have carried out countless arduous missions."

"Among them, safety rescue is the most difficult of all operations, without exception."

Lei Zhan's gaze was firm as he continued his speech under He Zhijun's watchful eye:

"In enemy territory, it is essential to ensure the safety of our personnel while responding to various battlefield changes. This requires commanders to be adaptable and is a tremendous test for combat personnel, not something that can be easily accomplished."

"Considering Violet's personal safety, I believe that the Thunder Commando Team is the only one capable of carrying out this rescue mission!"

He Zhijun nodded slowly:
"Indeed, Lei Zhan is experienced and his analysis is insightful. Since that's the case..."

Why would someone like Lei Zhan, who always charges ahead, not compete for the decapitation mission, but instead be so enthusiastic about the rescue?

Seeing Lei Zhan's eagerness, a hint of impatience flashed in Zhang Beixing's eyes.

Before He Zhijun could finish speaking, Zhang Beixing immediately stood up:
"Chief of Staff, I have something to say."

He Zhijun paused, looked at Zhang Beixing, and nodded with a smile, showing no displeasure.
"It seems the red blood cells aren't going to be left behind either, but feel free to speak your mind."

"Yes!"

Zhang Beixing glanced at Lei Zhan, then slowly spoke, his tone unusually serious:
"The Thunder Commando's combat capabilities are undeniable; they are indeed formidable. I believe Thunder can handle any combat mission. But the most difficult mission—the rescue mission—will be a different story."

Zhang Beixing's gaze sharpened, a slight smile playing on his lips, and he shook his head with absolute certainty:

"Lightning is not as good as red blood cells."

what?
Lightning is no match for red blood cells!
We're all comrades from the same military region; speaking so bluntly will only make you lose friends!

Zhang Beixing's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that caused an uproar in the conference room. The discontented commotion was particularly palpable in the Thunder Commando team's seating area.

The cunning old fox Hu Zhiyuan feigned confusion and muttered to himself, "What does this mean? It feels like a provocation?"

"Good heavens, a direct confrontation!" Yan Gang, codenamed Yama, sneered. "I'd heard that Captain Zhang of Red Cell was arrogant, but I didn't expect him to be this arrogant?"

The little bee chuckled foolishly:
"Hehe, this is the first time since the formation of Thunder that we've been roasted like this, isn't it? It's a little exciting."

"Thor, someone's causing trouble, this can't be tolerated!" Sirius roared like an angry young man.

The Thunder Commando Team was indignant, and the Red Blood Cells were naturally not to be outdone.

"What are you yelling about? Did our captain say anything wrong?"

Song Kaifei stood up and said disdainfully to the Thunder team, "If I say you're not good enough, then you're not good enough. If you're so capable, come out and try flying a helicopter!"

Li Erniu also looked indignant:
"That's right, only the strong have the right to be arrogant. I, Erniu, am willing to call Brother Beixing the strongest!"

He Chenguang sneered: "You're all not convinced, huh? Then stop talking nonsense and let's have a contest, sniper rifle, rifle, or pistol."

We are all hot-blooded soldiers, and we cannot tolerate verbal provocation.

Upon hearing this, the Thunder and Lightning crew erupted in uproar.

"Seriously? Who's afraid of who? Let's have a match right now!"

"That's right, whoever wins gets the most difficult rescue mission!"

"Okay, I agree!"

On the side of the command platform, Fan Tianlei smiled as he looked at the two sharpest blades in his hands—red blood cells and lightning.

To compete for the most difficult rescue mission and prove themselves to be the best special forces, the two teams clashed fiercely, their faces flushed with anger.

Upon seeing this, Fan Tianlei couldn't help but chuckle.

On the command platform, Wolf Fang Captain He Zhijun also laughed heartily:

"Haha, Number Five, these are all good soldiers you trained! Anyone who didn't know better would think they were a bunch of thugs!"

Fan Tianlei hummed indifferently, "Chief of Staff, you flatter me. It's all thanks to your excellent leadership!"

"Haha, not bad. Special forces soldiers should have the masculine spirit of special forces soldiers! They can't be like the pretty boys and celebrities on TV these days."

He Zhijun chuckled and said, "A soldier must be like a tiger, ready to pounce on the enemy and tear them apart at any time. Only then can he have the fighting power to defend the motherland!"

"That's right, you're right. The Chief of Staff is very insightful."

Fan Tianlei and He Zhijun flattered each other, not stopping the two teams from arguing, and were enjoying themselves without changing their expressions.

Of course, arguments are arguments, and even the most heated words between comrades are acceptable.

The saying "spare the rod and spoil the child" applies equally to the military.

But it was absolutely impossible for them to actually take action. First, military discipline wouldn't allow it, and they would be taken away by the military police and locked up immediately. Second, the two leaders, He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei, were still watching the battle from the scene!

Even if the Red Cells and the Thunder Commando Team were given the greatest courage, they would never dare to act rashly.

Although Zhang Beixing's words sounded excessive, they were not entirely unfounded.

Because he clearly remembered that during the mission to rescue Zhang Yingying by the Thunder Commando Team, although the decapitation operation was successful, Zhang Yingying unfortunately sacrificed her life.

Despite the significant changes in the world today, and despite having been complete strangers to Lei Dian and Zhang Yingying, Zhang Beixing remains determined to nip any danger in the bud.

Moreover, red blood cells are like sharp blades drawn from their sheaths!

The most difficult rescue missions, which put special operations capabilities to the test, should rightfully belong to the Red Blood Cell!

As the argument subsided, Lei Zhan turned to look at Zhang Beixing.

Lei Zhan maintained his stern and unsmiling expression, and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke slowly:
"Major Zhang, our undercover comrade's life is at stake; this is no joke."

“That’s right, I completely agree with Major Lei.” Zhang Beixing replied matter-of-factly, “Therefore, the rescue mission for Violet should be entrusted to Red Cell.”

Lei Zhan frowned slightly: "Although I have never had the opportunity to cooperate with Red Blood Cell, I understand you."

"In the early days of its formation, the Red Cell Special Operations Group pursued Scorpion, an internationally wanted criminal. Although he managed to escape, it proved its strength and made Scorpion and his associates tremble with fear."

Lei Zhan and Zhang Beixing locked eyes and began to recount the glorious history of red blood cells.

"Secondly, red blood cells were once ordered to participate in escort missions for the naval fleet."

"On the return journey, in coordination with the Sea Serpent Commando Team, we successfully evacuated our citizens from Ivia."

"In addition, you recently assisted the capital police in cracking a major Mekong River case, which is a remarkable achievement."

After Lei Zhan finished speaking in one breath, he suddenly frowned:
"but!"

Zhang Beixing chuckled self-deprecatingly, knowing there was indeed a "but".

Do all special forces captains have this problem?
Lei Zhan glanced sideways at Zhang Beixing, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes:
"The Red Cell team has been established for less than a year. The personal safety of the undercover agents is of utmost importance. The rescue mission is extremely difficult. Why not let our Thunder Commando team take over this mission?"

Zhang Beixing looked straight ahead, smiled calmly, and without uttering a word, replied with only two words:

"no!"

Zhang Beixing was determined to succeed in this rescue mission.

Such a decisive refusal?
Lei Zhan frowned upon hearing this.

So all that talking and explaining only resulted in a "no"?
Listing the red blood cells' numerous achievements, Zhang Beixing not only showed no appreciation, but instead seemed to be shooting himself in the foot.

Thinking of this, Lei Zhan felt terrible.

After a moment of silence, Lei Zhan's gaze grew even colder:

"Captain Zhang, from what you're saying, you don't trust our Thunder Commando Team?"

Zhang Beixing replied calmly, "If it's a combat mission, I believe Lei Dian will be perfectly capable of handling it."

"But in terms of rescue operations, in Ivia, we successfully rescued a Chinese citizen from a group of terrorists."

"Therefore, it is undeniable that red blood cells are more experienced than lightning in rescue operations."

Listening to Zhang Beixing's reasoned and well-founded statement, Lei Zhan couldn't help but sneer:
"The Thunder Commando is a veteran special operations force that has been established for many years. Do you think we are inferior to the Red Cell team, which has been established for less than a year?"

Zhang Beixing chuckled and responded with neither servility nor arrogance:
"Seventy years have passed since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and it is still a young nation. But even established powers like the United States, would they dare to look down on China or consider us weak?"

Lei Zhan blurted out, "Nonsense, it wouldn't dare even if you gave it ten lives. Do you think our army is a pushover!"

"That's right, well said."

"Therefore," Zhang Beixing smiled slightly, "strength has nothing to do with seniority!"

"Thor, if that's the case, what makes you think red blood cells are inferior to lightning?"

"this"

Lei Zhan was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.

By this time, He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei had finished watching the excitement, and the soldiers' fighting spirit had been fully mobilized.

Seeing this, He Zhijun said no more and immediately made the final decision with a smile:
"Alright, everyone be quiet. There's no need to argue anymore."

Upon hearing He Zhijun's words, Zhang Beixing and Lei Zhan immediately straightened their expressions and stopped arguing.

The members of both special operations teams fell silent, held their breath, and awaited He Zhijun's orders.

He Zhijun took a deep breath and slowly said, "In that case, I think the Thunder Commando should still carry out this decapitation mission." (End of Chapter)