Rejecting Qinghua Baoyan, I became a military officer

Chapter 764 A New Year's Gift A whole plane full!
"I am Xu Ye!"

"Okay, I understand, thank you!"

Xu Ye put away his phone, feeling a bit curious.

It was already the third day of the Lunar New Year.

These past two days, Xu Ye has mostly been visiting relatives and friends.

At Han Ziqing's insistence, he took her with him every time, which officially confirmed their relationship.

After all, my future father-in-law and mother-in-law have already agreed, so what is there to worry about?

Apart from a marriage certificate, the two are no different from a newlywed couple.

However, Han Ziqing's "relatives" haven't left yet, and the two haven't taken the final step together.

"what happened?"

Han Ziqing, sitting in the passenger seat, was a little curious.

They had just returned from Li Kenan's house—the brigade leader also had his home in Chuncheng.

Firstly, the Wolf Fang's base is in Chuncheng—and Chuncheng is a very large city.

In addition, in Yunnan Province, whether it's medical care or education, Kunming is naturally the best.

In this respect, no city can compete with Kunming, the provincial capital.

So, after learning that Li Kenan was at his home in Chuncheng, Xu Ye decided to go over tonight to pay a New Year's visit and have a meal.

To be fair, during their time with Wolf Fang, the cooperation between the two sides was quite pleasant, and the other side was very supportive.

Yes, both parties are aware that their relationship is not simply one of superior and subordinate; it would be more accurate to describe it as a collaboration.

But no matter what, this favor must be repaid!

After finishing our meal and chatting, it was almost 10 p.m. when we were taking Han Ziqing home.

"Someone sent me a gift, and they told me to come pick it up when I have time!" Xu Ye explained casually.

"Is he giving you a gift?"

"Xu Ye, is this compliant with regulations?"

Upon hearing this, Han Ziqing frowned and quickly asked with concern.

Han Ziqing is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of gift-giving and receiving.

There's no other reason than her parents had told her this many times.

One of the things to remember is that you should never accept gifts from strangers, especially if they are unaware of your gift-giving.

Han Ziqing has always maintained a very good attitude towards this.

Moreover, from childhood to adulthood, Han Ziqing had seen more than one "familiar" uncle or aunt end up in jail and face trial by the people because of the issue of "accepting gifts".

Upon hearing Xu Ye's words, Han Ziqing immediately became wary.

Xu Ye is indeed very smart, but whether it's going to university or joining the army, compared to society, those are relatively pure places, without so many messy things.

Therefore, Han Ziqing was afraid that Xu Ye might not understand the intricacies of the situation and might be easily swayed and corrupted.

As for Xu Ye taking the initiative?

That's impossible!

In this world, life is nothing more than fame and fortune.

Not to mention that Xu Ye is quite lacking in both fame and fortune.

Xu Ye didn't hide anything from Han Ziqi, telling her everything that was out in the open.

What couldn't be said was that not a single word was told to her.

But I'm afraid someone might try to sabotage me!

"Don't worry, I understand your concerns!" Xu Ye chuckled. "It's permitted by the higher-ups."

"That's good!"

Han Ziqing breathed a sigh of relief.

Although I was very curious, I didn't ask any further questions.

As intelligent as she was, she naturally knew that Xu Ye's identity was not simple, but as long as Xu Ye didn't tell her, Han Ziqing would never ask him.

In this respect, her mother set the best example for her.

"However, I don't know exactly what it is, and I'm actually quite curious!" Xu Ye added.

The gifts sent by Saddam Hussein were flown directly from Moscow by chartered plane; they couldn't have been just a few measly tokens.

Even though the donkey has fallen, the frame remains intact. Although Saddam Hussein has lost his country and his wealth has shrunk considerably.

But even on a global scale, he is one of the top billionaires.

After all, many wealthy people only have net worth; their actual cash flow may not be that much.

The wealth that Saddam Hussein controlled was all real and tangible.

In addition, given Xu Ye's understanding of Shadama, this year's New Year's gift will definitely not be stingy.

Don't be fooled by the leader's casual remark that he told me to keep it to myself; behind the scenes, it was definitely discussed in a meeting.

Turn it over?

Xu Ye naturally wouldn't refuse.

But you have to consider Shadama's thoughts; that was specifically given to Xu Ye.

They send it here, and then "confiscate" it there. What is Saddam Hussein supposed to think?

Besides, compared to the "private" fighter squadron that Saddam Hussein later gave Xu Ye, this New Year's gift was nothing.

Therefore, the leader gave the instruction that Xu Ye should accept the item and not hand it over.

After all, strictly speaking, this was just a private exchange of gratitude between the two of them.

Those fighter jets were Shadama's way of thanking the Chinese government—though, nominally, they were a gift to Xu Ye.

However, fighter jets, especially those still in their original, un-weaponized condition, are not something any country would give to a private individual; those who know, know.

"Um, can you tell me?" Han Ziqing asked tentatively. "If you can't tell me, please don't force yourself. I understand!"

"Uh, I really can't say!" Xu Ye said, slightly embarrassed, touching his nose.

If you know the specifics, and since it's for yourself, you can naturally talk about it, as long as you don't reveal the specific source.

But there's no way to tell Han Ziqing the reason!

"It's okay, I understand!"

Han Ziqing smiled slightly, understandingly saying...

Han Ziqing regretted asking the question as soon as she did, but she had just made the mistake.

"I'll come pick you up when I get it," Xu Ye added.

"Okay, I'm kind of looking forward to it!" Han Ziqing said with a smile.

During their conversation, the car arrived at Han Ziqing's house. At Han's mother's warm invitation, Xu Ye politely played a game of Go with Han's father, who was at home. After cleverly letting him win by a narrow margin, Xu Ye left.

Speaking of Go, Xu Ye used to only know how to play, but since his IQ was boosted, he has managed to develop decent "Go skills" thanks to his powerful intellect, making it easy for him to handle players like Han's father. However, because he hasn't put in much effort, his Go skill, or rather, his skill in the game of Go, hasn't been successfully developed into a professional skill, so he naturally can't gain experience or "grind points."

Moreover, Xu Ye didn't have time to study it in depth; it was good enough for his needs.

Since he's a soldier, there aren't many people he can play chess with, so there's no need for him to study it.

"Xiao Xu's brain works really well!"

After Xu Ye left, Han's father looked at the chessboard, reviewed the game in his mind for a while, and then sighed with emotion.

Although his skill level wasn't high, he had a keen eye and could tell that Xu Ye wasn't good at this and was just relying on his powerful calculation ability.

However, those involved are often blinded by their own perspective, and Han's father did not realize that Xu Ye had actually lost to him on purpose.

"Dad, Xu Ye has a photographic memory, even better than mine!"

Hearing her father's praise for Xu Ye, Han Ziqing, who was standing to the side, felt a sense of pride and self-satisfaction.

Han Ziqing used to be a top student, but she didn't have the talent of having a photographic memory.

However, this did not diminish her pride and self-satisfaction—after all, Xu Ye was the man she had chosen!
"This girl isn't even married yet!" Mr. Han said with a hint of jealousy.

In the past, my daughter was always very proud of her father.

Now, however, he has become that "brat" Xu Ye.

Although Han's father had accepted Xu Ye as his prospective son-in-law, it didn't stop him from feeling jealous.

Little cotton-padded jacket, it's letting in the wind!

"Hehe, Dad, I'm just telling the truth." Han Ziqing quickly ran behind her father and gave him a massage on his shoulders in a coquettish manner.

She knew her father had been very busy these past few days.

"Not bad, I haven't spoiled you for nothing!" Han's father's mood brightened. "By the way, have you really decided to become a military reporter?"

To be honest, Mr. Han actually supported his daughter's change of ambition.

The higher you stand, the more you realize how deep the dark secrets of society run.

It's not that we won't change, but that we've been constantly changing. However, this isn't something that can be achieved overnight; it takes time to gradually change things.

Previously, his daughter wanted to become a journalist who exposed the dark side of society and criticized current affairs. If he didn't know his daughter's personality and couldn't persuade her otherwise, Mr. Han would naturally not have allowed it.

Because that represents numerous dangers, and accidents could happen at any time.

Even if he holds a high position, he cannot always take care of everything.

If something bad happens, even if it's thoroughly investigated later, the damage caused can never be undone.

Just like the time Xu Ye met his daughter, if it weren't for Xu Ye, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

However, Xu Ye is indeed exceptionally outstanding. As long as his character is good, even if his abilities are somewhat lacking, as long as his daughter is willing, Han's father will eventually agree to their marriage.

After all, he only has one daughter and no sons, so there's no need for a marriage alliance. As long as his daughter is happy, that's all that matters.

Not to mention, Xu Ye is so outstanding, so naturally he wouldn't object.

"Dad, Xu Ye is very busy, and I can't be too busy either."

Therefore, one cannot have both fish and bear's paw.

"Besides, military journalists are still journalists, and they haven't strayed too far from my ideals, have they?"

This was, in fact, the first time the father and daughter had discussed this topic face-to-face.

Previously, the two had only communicated over the phone, and Han's father ultimately said only one sentence: "If you've thought it through, then it's fine!"

"Well, Dad's still the same: you just need to think it through yourself!"

Nodding, Mr. Han smiled and said something similar to what he had said last time.

In this respect, the daughter's choice was actually similar to that of the wife. For the sake of her loved ones and family, she ultimately compromised and chose a less demanding job.

Both are marriage and family; someone always has to compromise and sacrifice.

If everyone only thinks of themselves, even if they get together at the beginning, it's almost impossible to stay together and support each other until the end.

At best, it's just superficial happiness!

Mr. Han had seen this situation many times before, so when his daughter stated her choice, he naturally did not object.

Not to mention, Han's father knew more about Xu Ye's situation than his daughter.

Xu Ye is not only busy, but also frequently faces danger.

Honestly, if possible, Xu Ye wouldn't be the best choice for a son-in-law; he would prefer his daughter and her family to live peacefully and safely.

But there's no such thing as having it all in this world; it was my daughter's choice after all!
While the father and daughter were having their heart-to-heart talk, Xu Ye, who had driven away, did not go straight home, but instead drove to a military airport in Chuncheng.

That's right, the plane that Saddam Hussein sent as a gift has arrived—a Russian military Il-76 transport plane, fully loaded.

Goodness, a whole plane full of gifts!

They are the Russians after all. As long as you pay, they will not only use military transport planes to transport gifts, but the crew members on board are also active-duty Russian soldiers.

Of course, this is also closely related to the fact that Saddam Hussein is an important client of the military.

Although Saddam Hussein has lost power, who knows if he might make a comeback?
In addition, Russia is also preparing to use Saddam Hussein to create obstacles for the United States.

In this regard, Da Mao has a wealth of experience in suffering losses.

That's right, it was the Afghan War that directly led to the collapse of the Soviet Union!

If it weren't for America's sabotage behind the scenes, Russia wouldn't have suffered such heavy losses in Afghan, which ultimately became a direct cause of the empire's collapse.

Of course, the Dragon Kingdom also contributed a little to this.

There was nothing we could do; back then, the Russians even tried to bully China.
Such a great opportunity, right at our doorstep, and most importantly, someone is willing to pay for it—of course we can't let it slip by.

Otherwise, where did Afu Khan get those Chinese weapons?
Today, times have changed. The country of Afghanistan, which has suffered many disasters, was once supported by its former backers who, for their own interests, replaced the former Soviet Union and invaded the country.

While things seem much better than they were with the former Soviet Union, Xu Ye is very clear that this is still a continuous drain on America's resources.

However, compared to the US, the US has a much stronger foundation, or rather, it has economic hegemony and can use the US dollar to reap the benefits of the whole world and make the world pay for it, which is why it has not repeated the mistakes of the former Soviet Union.

Otherwise, one Afghan would have been enough for it, how could it have had the spare strength to launch a second front and turn Shadak into a stray dog?

However, even as a stray dog, Saddam Hussein still possessed considerable wealth and power.

Just like now, if you send a random New Year's gift, a whole planeload of them will arrive.

That's quite the demeanor, no wonder he wears a headscarf!
It's worth noting that even the smallest Il-76 model has a maximum payload of 48 tons!
How much of this can hold!

Not to mention, the round-trip fuel costs and rental fees alone are not a small amount.

In short, it all highlights a sense of grandeur.

So, Xu Ye was inevitably a little curious. Since he wasn't sleepy anyway, he decided to head straight to the airport to see what New Year's gift Shadak had prepared for him.

If it's too valuable, Xu Ye will still need to consult with his superiors again to decide whether he can accept it.

"Chief!"

After identifying himself, Xu Ye successfully entered the airport.

Speaking of which, Xu Ye is already a well-known "celebrity" at this airport.

(End of this chapter)