He was so persuasive that he actually practiced extraordinary

Rear Admiral Zhou nodded: "That's right. Xu Tianlong, you continue to monitor the movements of the US military. Report any abnormalities immediately. The rest of you, hurry up and repair the damaged parts of the warships, treat the wounded, and prepare for the next attack."

Just then, a nurse from the medical room rushed in and said anxiously, "Major General Zhou, several soldiers are seriously injured and need immediate surgery, but our medical room has limited equipment and we can't perform complex surgeries!"

Zhang Beixing's heart tightened, and he immediately said, "I'll have Song Kaifei pilot the helicopter to transport the seriously wounded to our nearby medical ship! Xu Tianlong, can you contact the medical ship and have them prepare to receive the wounded?"

As Xu Tianlong typed on his keyboard, he said, "We're already in contact! The hospital ship is about fifty nautical miles away and is expected to arrive at the designated location to pick up the wounded in about an hour."

Upon receiving the order, Song Kaifei immediately piloted the helicopter to the deck, where medical personnel carried the seriously wounded onto the helicopter. The helicopter slowly ascended and flew towards the hospital ship.

The fire on the deck had been extinguished, but there were charred marks everywhere. Several soldiers with minor injuries were cleaning up the wreckage on the deck. He Chenguang looked at the scene before him, frowned, and said, "Captain, the US's actions this time are too arrogant. They actually dared to attack our warship directly, completely disregarding international law."

Zhang Beixing sighed: "When it comes to interests, international law is just a piece of paper to the M country. The reason they are so crazy is that they are afraid that we will take the 'Polaris' and 'Nightingale' submarines back and expose their conspiracy."

Yang Rui walked up to Zhang Beixing and said in a serious tone, "The situation is getting more and more complicated. If the US launches another attack, our warships may not be able to hold out. Why don't we transfer 'Polaris' and the secret documents to other ships first, and then let 'Ocean' attract the US's attention to buy time for the transfer?"

Zhang Beixing nodded: "This method is feasible. Major General Zhou, what do you think?"

Rear Admiral Zhou pondered for a moment and agreed, "Okay. I'll immediately arrange a speedboat for the Red Cell team to escort 'Polaris' and the secret documents to safety. The Jiaolong Commando will remain on the warship to assist us in dealing with the attack from Country M."

Soon, a speedboat was ready. Zhang Beixing, He Chenguang, Li Erniu, and Wang Yanbing boarded the speedboat with "Polaris" and the secret documents. Xu Tianlong remained on the warship to continue monitoring the movements of the M country's army and maintain constant contact with the speedboat.

The speedboat slowly pulled away from the warship, heading away from the "Freedom". Zhang Beixing stood at the bow of the speedboat, looking at the "Ocean" in the distance, and silently prayed: Hold on, we'll come back to support you once we've safely transferred our belongings.

Just as the speedboat was halfway across the water, Xu Tianlong's voice suddenly came through the walkie-talkie, his tone urgent: "Captain! Something's wrong! The US F-35s have started moving again, and this time they seem to have spotted your speedboat and are flying in your direction!"

Zhang Beixing's expression changed: "What? How did they find our speedboat?"

Xu Tianlong hurriedly explained, "It's probably because the speedboat's radar signal is too obvious! The US F-35 is equipped with an advanced radar system, which can easily detect our speedboat. You need to find a way to hide yourselves or change course!"

He Chenguang immediately said, "Captain, there is a sea area nearby that is full of reefs. We can drive the speedboat into the reef area. Although the F-35 has strong low-altitude flight capabilities, we dare not launch an attack easily in the reef area for fear of hitting the reefs."

Zhang Beixing nodded: "Okay! Let's do it this way! Change course immediately and head towards the reef area!"

The speedboat driver immediately adjusted course and sped towards the reef area. Soon, the speedboat entered the reef area, surrounded by uneven reefs, requiring careful maneuvering.

The F-35s behind them drew closer, their roar echoing through the sky. Li Erniu gripped his machine gun tightly and said nervously, "Captain, what if they attack? We have no way to hide in this reef area!"

Zhang Beixing calmly said, "Don't panic! They won't dare to launch an attack easily. Once the missile hits the reef, the shockwave could potentially affect their own fighter jets. Moreover, we can use the reef as cover to maneuver against them and wait for reinforcements."

As expected, the F-35s circled over the reef area several times without launching an attack. Xu Tianlong's voice came through again: "Captain! Good news! Our fighter squadron has arrived in the nearby airspace and is heading in your direction! The US F-35s seem to have received orders to retreat and are preparing to withdraw!"

Zhang Beixing breathed a sigh of relief, watching the F-35 gradually disappear into the distance, and said, "Great! We're finally safe. Let's continue heading towards the hospital ship and transfer 'Polaris' and the secret documents to a safe place as soon as possible."

The speedboat continued navigating through the reef area, soon emerging and heading towards the hospital ship. In the distance, our fighter jet formations were patrolling the sky, providing escort for the speedboat.

Just then, Zhang Beixing suddenly remembered something and said into the walkie-talkie, "Xu Tianlong, monitor the movements of the 'Freedom' again and see if there's anything unusual about them."

Xu Tianlong replied, "'Freedom' has stopped advancing and seems to be in contact with the command center of the United States. However, their communication signals are encrypted, and I have no way to decipher the specific content."

Zhang Beixing frowned: "It seems that the United States has not given up yet. We must send 'Polaris' and the secret documents back to China as soon as possible so that experts can study them and expose the United States' conspiracy."

Several hours later, the speedboat finally rendezvoused with the hospital ship. Zhang Beixing and his team handed over "Polaris" and the secret documents to the staff on the hospital ship, and then took a helicopter back to "Ocean" (Yuanyang).

Back on the "Oceanic" warship, Zhang Beixing found that the damaged parts of the ship had been basically repaired, and the wounded had all received proper medical treatment. Rear Admiral Zhou and Yang Rui were discussing the next steps in the command room.

Rear Admiral Zhou smiled and said when he saw Zhang Beixing return, "Great! You've returned safely and successfully transferred 'Polaris' and the secret documents. Now the US's 'Freedom' and F-35s have been evacuated, and we are safe for the time being."

Zhang Beixing nodded: "However, we cannot let our guard down. The United States will definitely try to seize 'Polaris' and the secret documents again. We must strengthen our vigilance and return to China as soon as possible."

Yang Rui said, "I have already contacted the Navy Headquarters in China, and they will arrange a fleet to pick us up. The fleet is expected to arrive in our area tomorrow morning."

Just when everyone thought the crisis was temporarily over, Luo Xing suddenly ran in, his face grim, and said, "Captain, Captain Zhang, I just overheard some members of the Jiaolong Commando Team talking on the deck. They said the Red Cell Group came here to steal credit, and that if it weren't for our Jiaolong Commando Team holding back the 'Nightingale' submarine underwater, you wouldn't have been able to successfully intercept 'Polaris'."

Zhang Beixing frowned: "Is that so? How could they say that? This mission was the result of our joint efforts, and there's no question of anyone taking credit for it."

Yang Rui's face darkened: "Luo Xing, go and call those team members who are talking about this to the command room right now! I want to hear what they have to say!"

Soon, several members of the Jiaolong Commando Team were brought to the command room. One of the members lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Captain, we were just saying that casually, we didn't mean anything by it."

"wrong!".
Luo Xing practically roared it out, the veins on his forehead throbbing slightly.

Yang Rui shook his head helplessly, but his tone left no room for argument: "Fine, since you insist, then we'll proceed according to wartime training regulations. You'll be punished with two hundred push-ups. Begin immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Xing's face immediately fell.

"Captain, pirates could appear at any moment, and a battle could break out at any time. I'm too exhausted right now, what if..."

Yang Rui glared at him and interrupted, "Enough nonsense! You're not the only sniper in the team! If there's a situation, I can always call Gu Shun to replace you! Get to work!"

Luo Xing was speechless. He glared at Chu Yu fiercely, but finally bent down and quickly began to do push-ups.

Only his heavy breathing and the rustling of his arms remained on the deck.

Five minutes passed, and although Luo Xing's speed had slowed down, he still persevered stubbornly, and was about to complete two hundred. Just then, Chu Yu suddenly chuckled.

"Captain Yang, that's enough. I think he's made almost a hundred. Let's stop here."

He spoke casually, as if he were talking about a trivial matter, and even waved his hand generously, indicating that Luo Xing could stop.

These words, like a venomous snake, suddenly slithered into Luo Xing's ears.

He nearly choked and collapsed to the ground. A hundred? I'd almost finished two hundred! Are your eyes on the back of your head?!
Luo Xing froze instantly, his body suspended in mid-air, unable to go up or down.

Should I keep going? At his rate of counting, I wouldn't finish even if I worked until tomorrow!
But if we stop now, wouldn't that be tantamount to admitting defeat to this despicable guy?

Luo Xing felt a surge of nausea stuck in his chest, unable to spit it out or swallow it down, his face ashen as if he had swallowed a whole fly.

Seeing this, Yang Rui understood immediately and quickly stepped forward to kick the sole of Luo Xing's shoe.

"Alright, alright, that's enough. Get up."

stand up?

Does getting up mean you've only done one hundred, and that you've submitted to him?

Absolutely not!

Luo Xing steeled his resolve, clenched his teeth, and a surge of stubbornness rose within him.

I can lose anything but my spirit! I must fight to the bitter end! Even if I collapse from exhaustion on this deck, I will never stop as you say!
With that thought in mind, he took a deep breath and started working again, panting heavily, even more frantically than before.

Yang Rui watched this scene with a furrowed brow and his lips moved, but in the end, he only let out a soft sigh and did not stop it.

Time flows slowly.

Two hundred, three hundred, four hundred, five hundred!
Luo Xing continued mechanically repeating the same movements, his vest already soaked with sweat and clinging tightly to his body.

Chu Yu had only just slowly counted to one hundred and fiftieth.

The members of the Red Blood Cell team were all blushing and their shoulders were trembling slightly as they tried their best not to laugh out loud.

The other members of the Jiaolong Commando Team looked at each other, their gazes towards Luo Xing filled with sympathy and a hint of helplessness.

I told you long ago not to mess with Chu Yu, but you wouldn't listen. Now look what happened, you've dug yourself into a bottomless pit, haven't you?

Luo Xing's observer, Li Dong, couldn't stand it any longer and stepped forward, pleading, "Captain Chu, Luo Xing knows he was wrong. Please forgive him this time."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yu turned his gaze to Li Dong, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"Alright, I'm the easiest person to talk to. Since you've already pleaded for him, let's put this matter behind us."

He paused, turned to look at Luo Xing, who was sweating profusely on the ground, and spoke slowly, as if he were bestowing a great favor.

"How about this, you look like you've been working really hard. I'll give you a 50% discount on the last fifty."

"Let's make a bet. If you finish twenty-five more, I'll admit you were right—the army is no match for your navy!"

"Furthermore, I will publicly apologize to you!"

"Brother Yu! This..."

"Captain, think it over!"

Several anxious voices of dissuasion immediately rang out from the red blood cell side.

Anyone with eyes could see that Luo Xing was already at his limit, but five or six hundred push-ups didn't seem to be his absolute limit yet. Do another twenty-five? For a tough guy like him, he might actually be able to finish if he pushed himself to the limit. This bet was too risky!

Chu Yu seemed not to hear, raised his hand to stop his teammate, and kept his gaze fixed on Luo Xing.

The people on Jiaolong's side also held their breath, wondering if Chu Yu was being too arrogant.

Even Luo Xing himself was stunned when he heard about the bet, and then he let out a cold laugh in his heart.

Twenty-five? Who do you think you are! Even if my arms are sore and numb right now, I can definitely manage twenty-five if I grit my teeth!

Chu Yu, you underestimate me! You're doomed to lose!

Fearing that Chu Yu might go back on his word, he immediately replied, "Alright! It's a deal! You have to keep your word!"

“Of course it counts.” Chu Yu nodded, but then abruptly changed the subject, “However…”

He dragged out the last syllable, and that familiar, unsettling, mocking look resurfaced in his eyes.

Yang Rui's heart skipped a beat as that ominous premonition surged into his mind once again.

"But what?" Luo Xing asked warily, panting heavily.

Chu Yu smiled faintly, his tone as relaxed as if discussing the weather: "It's very simple. For each one you do, you have to shout out a number. If you don't shout out a number, or shout out the wrong number, then it doesn't count. How about that, fair?"

"No problem!" Luo Xing agreed without hesitation. Just reciting numbers, how could that be difficult for me?

He mustered his remaining strength and propped himself up with his arms again.

"one!"

"two!"

"three!"

"Four..." (End of Chapter)