He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

Zhang Beixing gently exhaled a breath of stale air, shifted to a more comfortable position, and continued to listen attentively.

Although he did not witness the short man in the smuggling caravan going berserk that day, it was not difficult to judge from the injury on Yuan Lang's arm: the strength of someone who could injure a veteran special forces soldier who had fought on the battlefield for many years, even when the other party was unprepared, and who could pierce Yuan Lang's camouflage combat uniform with a screwdriver, was unimaginable.

After a brief silence, He Zhijun continued, "According to intelligence from our investigation team sent to the border of Yunnan and Xinjiang, this batch of drugs has been circulating on the black market in our country for half a year. Our military region's investigation team has joined forces with the local police to conduct an active investigation and has determined that the source of the drugs is in southern Xinjiang. However, because this case involves transnational crime, there are still many issues that need to be resolved."

Zhang Beixing could easily deduce from He Zhijun's words that the investigation team dispatched by the military was a temporary reconnaissance team composed of special operations veterans such as Fan Tianlei.

He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei had a long-standing battlefield friendship, and He naturally trusted his old comrade's abilities. This was precisely why Fan Tianlei, Chen Shanming, and others were absent from today's operational meeting.

"We have decided to temporarily assemble an emergency response team to conduct an in-depth investigation deep into the heart of southern Xinjiang. The personnel arrangements for this emergency response team will be communicated in detail after the meeting."

"Alright, meeting adjourned!"

As attendees gradually left, the previously crowded operations room quickly became empty.

……

Just as Zhang Beixing and Yuan Lang were about to leave, He Zhijun suddenly called out to Zhang Beixing.

"Zhang Beixing, stay here for a moment."

Zhang Beixing stopped, turned around, and looked at He Zhijun with a puzzled expression.

Yuan Lang glanced at the two of them, and adhering to the principle of doing more and talking less, he took his leave directly.

Zhang Beixing turned to look at He Zhijun and asked with a smile, "Captain, are you assigning this task to me?"

He Zhijun smiled calmly: "Yes and no."

Nothing at all.
So, is it yes or no?

Zhang Beixing was completely confused.

He Zhijun pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "This infiltration mission into southern Xinjiang has been assigned to Xiaolong. But you will not be leading the team personally. You are now a senior combat commander, and you need to change your old lone wolf-style individual combat habits."

Zhang Beixing was taken aback upon hearing this. He had assumed that the captain wanted him to lead a team to the southern border to investigate the source of the rampage, but he was wrong.

But for some reason, he sensed something intriguing in He Zhijun's words.

Similarly, He Zhijun also wore an inscrutable smile.

Zhang Beixing pondered for a moment, then asked thoughtfully, "You mean, I won't lead the team this time, but the mission will still be assigned to Xiaolong?"

He Zhijun nodded.

"Yes, the mission will still be carried out by the Xiaolong Squadron, but Yuan Lang will lead the team to investigate in the southern border region. Xiaolong is a team you selected, so I trust whoever leads the team."

Oh dear, they're starting to sound all high-sounding now.

Especially when your immediate supervisor showers you with compliments in person, it's almost certainly not a good thing.

Zhang Beixing quickly smiled and waved his hand:

"Comrade Brigade Commander, please don't flatter me. It makes me feel uneasy. Just tell me straight, what exactly do you want me to do?"

"You wouldn't just announce something so trivial, would you? There's no need to ask for my opinion at all. I trust Lao Yuan to lead the team, and I had no objections to it in the first place. Besides, appointing a team leader is exactly what you, the captain, are supposed to do, right?"

He Zhijun smiled and nodded: "Indeed, I have another task for you. You should be mentally prepared."

Zhang Beixing immediately declared: "As a soldier of the Chinese nation, it is my duty to do this!"

He Zhijun shook his head, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes. Though fleeting, it was keenly caught by Zhang Beixing.

Zhang Beixing narrowed his eyes slightly, vaguely sensing that something was amiss.

He frowned and asked, "Captain, why are you making such a serious face? What exactly is the mission?"

He Zhijun paused for a moment, then replied:
"The satellite chips you escorted back from the border a few days ago are equipped with multiple scientific research locks, which the military is currently unable to crack. Someone needs to safely deliver the chips to the First Military Research Institute of the Capital Military Region so that professional scientists can decipher them. I've decided to send you to the capital."

After hearing the other tasks assigned by He Zhijun, Zhang Beixing was somewhat confused.

That's it?

Why would he need to personally go to the military region for such a simple escort mission?
This is clearly a case of trying to hide something from him; He Zhijun is hiding something from him!
Zhang Beixing's eyes flickered as he glanced sideways at He Zhijun, who harbored ulterior motives, and remained silent for a long time.

Seeing Zhang Beixing's suspicious gaze, He Zhijun coughed awkwardly.

The two looked at each other in silence for a long while. He Zhijun couldn't stand Zhang Beixing's intense gaze and shook his head in annoyance.

He Zhijun sighed deeply and said meaningfully:

"There's no need to rush back after you deliver it. You haven't had a proper vacation since you joined Langya, so you can spend a few more days in the capital. Go see the Great Wall, visit the Forbidden City, and explore the beautiful landscapes of our motherland."

Zhang Beixing: "..."

They even uttered such perfunctory phrases as "touring the beautiful landscapes of our motherland."

The more I listen to this, the more something seems off.

Does this mean they're giving him a long vacation?
Zhang Beixing frowned and looked at He Zhijun with a serious expression.

"Please tell me what happened. Otherwise, I really don't dare to go to the capital. You'd better find someone else."

He Zhijun remained silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly with a grim expression:
"Several months ago, your unauthorized deployment of 'Wolf Warriors' across the border for combat was exposed. Someone impeached you for this at a military conference, and an investigation team will soon begin to examine your case."

what?
There really are no secrets in this world.

Zhang Beixing was taken aback upon hearing this and immediately fell into deep thought.

This has blown up!
If the truth comes out, the consequences could be severe enough to lead to a military court-martial!

He Zhijun continued:

"However, with General Gao Shiwei personally protecting you, your military rank will not be revoked for the time being, nor will your personal freedom be restricted. But you cannot carry out missions at will until the investigation is completed."

"You don't need to worry too much. What Lao Mao and Min Deng did was a major disaster that harmed the country and its people. You successfully wiped them out, so you can be considered a national hero. At worst, the merits and demerits will just cancel each other out. It's just that you'll have to put up with this for a while."

After hearing these words, Zhang Beixing breathed a sigh of relief.

So that's how it is; the truth has come out.

No wonder He Zhijun went to great lengths to get him to go out and relax; he was afraid that he would become depressed and lose his will to live.

But you're underestimating Zhang Beixing too much.

In fact, Zhang Beixing completely disregarded this.

If things really get out of control, we can just trouble Grandpa to swallow his pride and go and say hello to those old comrades who are still in high positions.

Even though the old man is retired, he still has some influence.

Zhang Beixing blinked, noticing He Zhijun remained silent, and secretly began to plan. Since He Zhijun had personally given him an extended leave, why not take it?

Now I can finally enjoy some wonderful reading time again!

You can even travel while you're at it; life couldn't be more pleasant.

Since the establishment of the JF-17 Squadron, Zhang Beixing has devoted a lot of time to team building and has not been able to concentrate on reading for a long time.

One can live without meat, but not without books!
With this thought in mind, Zhang Beixing immediately seized the opportunity, stood at attention, and saluted.
"Captain, I understand your good intentions. The capital, I'll go!"

"We guarantee the chip will be delivered safely!"

In order to investigate the shooting incident that occurred on the Mekong River, Zhang Beixing led the Red Cell team and Gao Gang's special police team to the Golden Triangle. The joint operation between the military and police was extremely dangerous, and the military and police have always been inseparable, having already established a deep friendship with each other.

In other words, Zhang Beixing and veteran SWAT officer Gao Gang had a life-or-death bond.

It's one thing to be too busy with work to keep in touch on weekdays, but now that we finally have some free time and are at each other's doorsteps, it would be a shame not to get drunk together.

Zhang Beixing didn't hesitate and opened the car door directly, then sat in the passenger seat.

Xiaotian's seat was taken by Zhang Beixing, but he didn't dare to make a sound and could only run to the back seat with a wronged expression.

The two men stretched out their fists and clashed them together forcefully in mid-air.

"Long time no see, brother."

"Yeah, it's been almost a year since we last met. Time really flies," Zhang Beixing joked. "Captain Gao, your face looks even darker than last time. Buy some face masks to moisturize it when you have time, don't make yourself look like a Liangshan hero."

Am I that dark-skinned?

Gao Gang, seemingly oblivious to his own limitations, glanced at himself in the rearview mirror, shook his head left and right in front of it, and muttered, "I think it's alright, not as exaggerated as you say. Besides, I've been married for several years, unlike you. Why would I need to get so much cosmetic surgery?"

As he spoke, Gao Gang looked at Zhang Beixing with surprise and asked curiously, "You special forces soldiers are out in the wind and rain every day, how come you're not tanned at all?"

Zhang Beixing chuckled: "There's no use being envious. It's something I was born with. If I ever retire from the army, it might not be so bad to just be a gigolo."

"Look at your pathetic self!" Gao Gang laughed and scolded.

Zhang Beixing scoffed, his eyes filled with threat.

"I hold grudges, so be careful your daughter doesn't get bewitched and I won't be responsible."

Gao Gang retorted, "I wouldn't mind if you called me 'Dad'."

Zhang Beixing curled his lip. Well, old ginger is spicier. The older people get, the thicker their skin becomes.

"Didn't we agree to drink? Why are you alone? It's fine if Erlang and Nezha aren't here, but you could at least have invited Guo Bing. It's so boring to just the two of us men drinking alone."

Gao Gang explained with a smile, "Xiao Bing did want to come and see you, but Master and the others have encountered a tricky case and are too busy to handle it all. Please bear with us."

"They are all young people, and they should take advantage of their youth to work hard for their future for a few more years."

"We old folks who are idle and lazy should not get involved with these young people."

Zhang Beixing rolled his eyes speechlessly and retorted indignantly.

"Who's talking to you as an old person? Don't drag me into your age group, I'm not even twenty yet!"

"Oh right, look at my brain." Gao Gang explained with a sly laugh, "It's all because you're too cunning. I always have trouble figuring out your age."

Zhang Beixing waved his hand: "Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense. I'm in a bad mood. Let's find a place to start."

"let's go!"

Without saying a word, Gao Gang floored the accelerator.

The SUV sped off like lightning, roaring into the distance.

……

Rose Bar is a light music bar located in the Third Ring Road area of ​​the city. There is no earth-shattering rock music or a wild dance party of thirsty men and women. Its main focus is on a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

Gao Gang hosted the dinner, and he and Zhang Beixing sat down in a private room.

Once the door to the private room is closed, the outside noise is completely shut out, creating a peaceful environment that's perfect for friends to chat freely, ramble on, and boast.

Gao Gang picked up the wine list and ordered food from the waiter.

"Bring a few of our signature side dishes and a fruit platter, then a dozen beers, and a bottle each of spirits and liquor."

The waiter made notes on his tablet and bowed obediently.

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment."

Not long after I turned and left the private room, several well-dressed waiters filed in from outside, filling the coffee table with all sorts of drinks and dishes.

"Let's have one."

Zhang Beixing and Gao Gang raised their glasses, the crystal glasses clinking in mid-air with a crisp sound, and the wine spilled slightly onto the rim.

Enjoying snacks and drinks, the two men, one big and one small, beamed with smiles.

A man's happiness is sometimes that simple and unpretentious.

"By the way, I haven't asked you yet, is Fang Xinwu really planning to stay in the lawless Golden Triangle forever and never come back?"

Upon suddenly hearing Fang Xinwu's name, Gao Gang paused slightly as he was pouring wine.

Fang Xinwu, also known as Qi Fu, the infamous broker who once operated in the Golden Triangle, has another hidden identity: he is also an undercover agent planted by the police in the lawless Golden Triangle region.

As a middleman, Qi Fu was incredibly capable, with all his ears and eyes everywhere, and he had countless informants throughout the Golden Triangle Special Region.

Chiff provided the police with a great deal of unimaginable intelligence assistance in solving many serious and major cases.

Before Gao Gang personally led a team to the Golden Triangle to investigate the Mekong River case, he and Fang Xinwu did not know each other. Although they had been in contact, it was only one-way intelligence communication, and they had only heard of each other's names but never met each other.

It wasn't until the Mekong River massacre occurred and the whole country was outraged that Gao Gang had the opportunity to witness firsthand the true face of Qi Fu, this eccentric and unpredictable man.

Afterwards, the two joined hands to roam the Golden Triangle, fighting side by side against drug lords, and eventually forged a very deep friendship.

Some people may only meet once in their lives, but brotherhood is always a mysterious thing.

In a joint operation with the Red Blood Cells and Special Police, after all the perpetrators of the Mekong River massacre were apprehended and brought back to China, Fang Xinwu's name was prominently listed on the police's list of casualties.

However, those who personally participated in that final battle amidst a hail of bullets, whether it was Gao Gang or Zhang Beixing, actually knew that Fang Xinwu was still alive.

After some hesitation, Fang Xinwu chose to stay in the Golden Triangle, giving up the various preferential treatments he could have received if he had returned to China.

Because of concerns for Fang Xinwu's personal safety, the higher-ups could no longer present himself as a policeman. Retirement was never what he wanted; such a comfortable life was not suitable for him. (End of Chapter)