He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

Zhang Beixing didn't want them to delve too deeply into the matter, so he quickly changed the subject.

"Alright, while everyone's here, I have something to say."

After saying that, Zhang Beixing immediately spoke up without waiting for their opinions.

"In future combat operations, each of us should have our own code name, firstly for ease of communication, and secondly to avoid revealing ourselves."

"Keep your opinions to yourself. If you don't have any, let's all give ourselves a code name."

After a slight pause, Zhang Beixing added with a gleaming green light in his eyes, "After we get up, let's go eat. I feel so hungry I could eat a whole cow!"

How about giving it a code name for operations?

These words immediately piqued everyone's interest, and they all began to ponder them seriously.

A code name is such an important matter that it accompanies one's entire military career, so it cannot be taken lightly.

After a while, He Chenguang spoke first.

"Falcon, a fierce eagle soaring across the universe, my enemies are my prey, Falcon is my code name."

Zhang Beixing slowly stroked his chin. "Not bad, not bad. As expected of a top student who almost got into Donghai University, you're quite capable!"

Seeing that He Chenguang had received praise from Zhang Beixing, Wang Yanbing was not to be outdone. His eyes lit up, and he blurted out, "Then I'll be called Flamingo! Even more fiery than you!"

Upon hearing Wang Yanbing's code name, Li Erniu couldn't help but chuckle.

"Why are you two bothering with birds? Hehe, I'm not like you. I'll just be called Water Buffalo, it's simple and easy to remember."

Song Kai raised his head high, his face full of arrogance, and said, enunciating each word clearly: "Pilot!"

Xu Tianlong didn't have much to complain about, so he casually smiled and said, "Everyone can just keep calling me Longlong."

After everyone finished speaking, their eyes all turned to Zhang Beixing, waiting to hear his code name.

"Brother Yu, what about you?"

"That's right, Captain, it's your turn. Hurry up and say it so we can all admire it."

Since being intimidated by Zhang Beixing's force several times, Song Kaifei has become much more obedient and has even started using the word "admire" now, which is an improvement.

Zhang Beixing blinked and pondered carefully.

After a long pause, he took a deep breath and then slowly spoke.

"From now on, my code name will be... Brother Yu, the most handsome and invincible!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was stunned.

Wang Yanbing: "???"

Xu Tianlong: "???"

He Chenguang: "???"

Song Kaifei: "??"

Hmph, adding an extra exclamation mark just makes me stand out! (Smug dog face emoji)
When it was Li Erniu's turn, Erniu clapped his hands vigorously and shouted, "Bravo!!"

Everyone: "..."

Zhang Beixing frowned and asked, "What's with all those expressions? Isn't my codename good enough?"

He Chenguang chuckled twice and said, "It's good, but it's a bit long. It's inconvenient to shout during combat."

Is it inconvenient to call out?

"Brother Yu is the most handsome and invincible, Brother Yu is the most handsome and invincible..."

Zhang Beixing repeated it to himself several times.

"Really? I think it's alright."

What a load of rubbish!

Everyone... except for the staunch fanboy Li Erniu, was sweating profusely and speechless.

An eerie silence fell over the scene. After a long while, Xu Tianlong made a decision.

"How about... we just keep calling him Captain?"

"That's a good idea!"

"That's a good idea!"

I wholeheartedly agree!

The team members all agreed.

Li Erniu looked bewildered and scratched his head, asking, "Why? Isn't Brother Yu's code name good?"

Everyone cast disdainful glances their way.

"Erniu, I never expected you to be the most cunning sycophant!"

……

"One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four!...!"
On their way to the military region's canteen for lunch, Zhang Beixing and his group unexpectedly encountered a group of people dressed in navy blue military uniforms.

The group stopped and curiously examined the group.

"When did our Southeast Military Region get a navy?"

He Chenguang shook his head and said, "No, judging from the uniforms, they should be Marines, right?"

"Don't you guys think this team looks familiar?" Wang Yanbing asked, puzzled.

Listening to everyone's discussion, Zhang Beixing couldn't help but take a few more glances.

A Marine Corps unit marched past them in perfect formation, led by a veteran's command.

"Settled...decided!"

"At ease, all hands!"

A loud and familiar slogan rang out, and the line stopped neatly at the entrance of the cafeteria.

The veteran in the lead turned around and grinned at them.

He Chenguang, Wang Yanbing, and Li Erniu were taken aback for a moment, then exclaimed in unison, "Squad Leader Lao Hei?"

Zhang Beixing grinned and greeted him, "I didn't expect it to be you, Lao Hei. Long time no see."

Seeing them, Old Hei laughed and cursed, "How come I always run into you brats wherever I go!"

Old Hei was actually quite happy to run into Zhang Beixing and a few other acquaintances in front of the cafeteria, but his face was so dark that it was impossible to tell what was going on in his emotions.

"How have things been for you rookies, these past two months in the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade?"

Wang Yanbing smiled smugly.

“We’re no longer rookies; we’re now full-fledged members of the Wolf Fang Special Operations Brigade.”

Old Hei laughed and said, "I knew it a long time ago. Red blood cells, you've got a name that's legendary! Everyone in the military region knows you now."

"Good job. I had high hopes for you guys from the beginning, and you didn't let our Iron Fist Regiment down."

When the words "Iron Fist Regiment" were mentioned, a fleeting hint of melancholy crossed Lao Hei's face. The perceptive Zhang Beixing noticed this change and couldn't help but sigh softly, asking, "Sergeant Lao Hei, why are you guys wearing navy uniforms?"

"This is not the Navy, it's the Marine Corps."

"They really are the Marines," He Chenguang muttered to himself.

Old Hei sighed and said slowly.

"Not long after you guys left, our Iron Fist Regiment was reorganized and merged into the Marine Corps. The Iron Fist Regiment designation was gone from then on."

what?
The Iron Fist Gang's designation is gone!

Upon hearing that the Iron Fist Regiment's designation had been cancelled, He Chenguang, Li Erniu, and the others couldn't help but show a hint of sadness on their faces.

Zhang Beixing, who had long known this day would come, didn't show much emotional fluctuation on his face.

Although the Iron Fist Regiment no longer exists, it was the first regiment that Zhang Bei joined during his military career, and its designation will be forever remembered in the hearts of everyone who came from the Iron Fist Regiment!
Zhang Beixing didn't want the somber atmosphere to linger, so he smiled and said, "After the merger, Commander Kang should have been promoted, right?"

Old Hei also laughed and said, "That's right, Commander Kang is now a deputy brigade commander. As for where he will work, it hasn't been decided yet."

Where are you going?

Old Hei replied, "Recently, things have been a bit unsettled in the South my country Sea. Near the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, a group of rampant Somali pirates have been active. We don't know what they're up to, and we are actively preparing for war."

Somali pirates?

Upon hearing this name, Zhang Beixing couldn't help but frown slightly.

In his mind, Somali pirates were a group of criminals who specialized in robbing ships from other countries at sea.

Since the outbreak of the Somali civil war in 1991, piracy in the waters near the Gulf of Aden has become increasingly rampant, with numerous incidents of hijacking and violently injuring crew members, making it a major scourge hated by various countries.

Currently, there are four major groups operating in Somali waters: the Puntland Guard, the National Coast Guard Volunteers, Mekal, and the Somali Sailors.

In the eyes of ordinary people, they were nothing more than a group of robbers.

But in the eyes of the national guards and sailors stationed in the sea, they are a group of armed demons who kill without blinking an eye.

A sense of unease inexplicably welled up in Zhang Beixing's heart.

The atmosphere is so tense, and they've even started preparing for war. Do these pirates really dare to attack China?
There was once a foolish reporter who, after watching a large-scale naval exercise, set up his camera and questioned a naval commander.

"Hello, sir. I know this question might upset you, but as a journalist, I feel it's my duty to report more truths to more people."

"I would like to ask you a few questions, and I hope you can answer them truthfully."

"Excuse me, how much does this exercise cost? Why are you conducting this exercise? Is it really necessary? Don't you think spending so much military money to upgrade weapons will drag down the country and the people? The money you spend is the people's hard-earned money. How can you spend it with such a clear conscience?"

The naval commander replied expressionlessly, "The exercise is to prepare for war."

The reporter said dismissively, "Where is there any war now? I haven't seen any."

The leader smiled and said succinctly, "That's precisely because of our existence."

The reason there is no war, allowing a journalist like you to freely observe exercises and question others, is because our soldiers are shedding blood and sacrificing their lives on the front lines! The peace and tranquility of our motherland, and the well-being of our people, are all thanks to our existence!

Upon hearing this answer, the reporter was immediately filled with shame and regret for his ignorance.

Since ancient times, China has been a peace-loving country, and since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the people's lives have become increasingly prosperous.

Many people never see a real war in their lives. The reason why people can live such a good life is because of the selfless sacrifices and dedication of countless soldiers.

Those people are soldiers like Lao Hei, who are not afraid of sacrifice and are determined to protect the country.

Seeing Zhang Beixing's fiery gaze, Lao Hei couldn't help but laugh and scold, "What are you doing? Trying to steal our Marine Corps' jobs?"

"Do you need the army's help with things at sea?"

Old Hei turned to look at the others and roared angrily.

"Answer me! Isn't that right?"

Wang Yanbing, Li Erniu, and He Chenguang involuntarily stood at attention and saluted.

"Report, no!"

"Do you still have the Iron Fist Corps in your hearts? Answer me, do you?!"

"Yes!!"

Seeing the men looking like quails, Zhang Beixing couldn't help but laugh and say, "Alright, Lao Hei, stop scaring them. Be careful on the battlefield."

Old Hei instantly lost his composure, stepped forward, and hugged each of the people in turn.

"Hahaha, you little rascals, I've missed you so much."

Li Erniu chuckled: "Squad leader, I miss you too."

He Chenguang and Wang Yanbing said in unison, "Hello, squad leader!"

"You guys are the best recruits I've ever trained. Even though that bastard Zhang Beixing exhausted me and made me lose face, he's still a good soldier, and so are you!"

Zhang Beixing and Lao Hei exchanged a smile, and the two old rivals from the recruit training camp embraced each other warmly.

Old Hei said with emotion.

"In the blink of an eye, you have all become the pillars of the army. Before, I led you all, but from now on, you will be the ones leading me. I, the old sergeant, can't run anymore."

He Chenguang stood at attention, his eyes fixed straight ahead, and said, "We will always follow behind our squad leader!"

Zhang Beixing smiled and patted Lao Hei on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, Lao Hei, as long as you're still wearing this uniform, we won't leave you behind."

Old Hei smiled contentedly. "Alright, that's all for now. I'm off. I have training tonight."

After saying that, Lao Hei turned around, shouted slogans, and continued to lead the team to the training ground, gradually disappearing into the distance.

Watching Lao Hei's retreating figure, Zhang Beixing slowly raised his hand to salute him and see him off. The others, regardless of whether they had been soldiers of the Iron Fist Regiment or not, all spontaneously stood at attention and saluted, watching Lao Hei leave.

Once Lao Hei's team had completely disappeared from sight, Li Erniu frowned, his voice filled with worry: "Given our situation, are we about to go to war?"

Zhang Beixing remained calm and replied in a nonchalant tone, "Don't be too nervous. Lao Hei and his men are all seasoned professional soldiers. A few pirates are nothing to them."

He paused slightly, then added with a hint of reminder in his tone: "The training over the next few days cannot be neglected; there can be no slackening whatsoever. The commotion at sea this time has been so significant; who knows, we might really have to go into battle one day."

"You want us to go to sea?" Song Kaifei's eyes widened in disbelief. "I'm a pilot, my specialty is flying in the sky, not playing in the water!"

He leaned closer and whispered, "If we really are sent on a mission at sea, will we still be able to attend the military-civilian get-together when we get back?"

Zhang Beixing couldn't help but roll his eyes, his tone tinged with helplessness: "Hey pilot, all you've got on your mind is this social gathering. When are we actually going to hold it?"

Song Kaifei counted on his fingers for a while before slowly saying, "It'll probably be the week after next."

Next week? That means there are still more than ten days left.

“There’s enough time. Even if we really have to go to sea, we can still make it to the social gathering.” Zhang Beixing said, his stomach growling at an inopportune moment. “Alright, let’s go eat first. I’m starving.”

"Let's go! I'm starving too!"

"I've been doing drills all day, and last night I only ate some compressed biscuits. I'm starving!"

As they talked, the group made a noisy commotion and headed toward the main dining hall.

To Zhang Beixing's surprise, they not only ran into an old acquaintance at the canteen entrance, but also encountered another familiar figure inside. This person was none other than Lao Gao, the former head cook of the Sharpshooter Fourth Company! (End of Chapter)