Restarting life in Siheyuan

"Old Kong, tell me, hey, this Xiao Zhu, tell me, is this a good thing or a bad thing?"

Leader Hao put out his cigarette. He had not expected this. He had been confident that Zhu Xuefeng could complete the task, but the emergency call this morning left him stunned. This guy had made such a big noise that it was impossible to cover it up.

Old Kong, who was sitting on a chair nearby, also had a strange look on his face. He was also called over in the middle of the night. When he arrived at Leader Hao's office, he learned that Zhu Xuefeng had made a shocking noise and the opposite side had launched an attack that lasted for several hours. This situation had not happened for many years. Now that this balance was broken, it was hard to say whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

"No matter whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, we have exceeded the mission goal by capturing the person. We have also brought back two thousand taels of gold and the latest fighter planes. These are all great achievements. We don't care about the rest."

As for the question of the situation, Lao Kong summed it up clearly in one sentence, and made it clear in his words: no matter how the situation changes, Zhu Xuefeng has made a great contribution!
"I have to explain this to the chief. You know I was criticized the last time the chief met this kid. It's a pity that nothing happened to this kid."

Leader Hao lit up another cigarette depressedly. Actually, he didn't care much about the fighting outside. Of course, the chief would definitely pay attention to it. There was no doubt that Zhu Xuefeng had made a great contribution this time, but what he was most worried about was how to face the chief. This kid couldn't just complete the task secretly, why did he have to make such a big fuss.

Lao Kong raised his wrist to check his watch. "They were scheduled to take off at 9:30 this morning, and it's 10:40 now. Let's go. It's better to go to the airport and wait than to stay in the office and wait like a fool."

Leader Hao also looked at the time and shook his head. "They have the Y-11 with them, so they can't hurry. Didn't they say they can arrive at 20:? Why rush?"

Lao Kong was actually fidgeting now. He took a sip of the leftover tea that had long gone cold, and put down the cup. "It would take no time to drive over there. I also want to see what this guy brought back that made the other side so anxious that they took revenge for a long time."

"Okay, I finally understand. Old Kong, you don't want to see the plane, you want to see this kid. Let's go. The front line said that this kid is not injured. There is nothing to worry about. Let's go."

The two were about to set off when the office phone rang. They were stunned. Leader Hao looked at Lao Kong suspiciously. They were both worried that there might be some accidents. Could it be that enemy planes were attacking deep into the mainland? Lao Kong pointed at the phone, and the ringing sounded again. Leader Hao grabbed the phone.

"Hello, I'm Hao Hao. Ah, Director Wang. Oh, I see. We're just about to leave. Yes, I'll take you there in person in a bit."

After hanging up the phone, Leader Hao was a little worried. Lao Kong looked at Leader Hao and asked, "Director Wang? Do you need someone over there?"

Leader Hao sighed, "That's right. They asked us to send the person over as soon as we received him. The chief wants first-hand information. Well, I guess we'll be criticized again. Let's go."

We have arrived at Nanyuan Airport and can see the runway in the distance. "Sit tight, we are about to land."

"You really don't need me to pilot you? I'm a real pilot, not like you, a half-baked guy who needs three attempts to land."

"Come on, I can definitely fly the J-6 easily, but you can't. It was dark yesterday and I'm not familiar with the terrain. It's my first time, so I'm sure there will be no problem this time."

Zhu Xuefeng gripped the fighter's joystick tightly, feeling the violent friction between the fuselage and the air, with a constant roar in his ears. As the altitude decreased, the scene on the ground became clearer and clearer, and he kept adjusting his attitude to ensure a safe landing.

As the plane was approaching the runway, the altitude slowly dropped and the fuselage trembled slightly. Zhu Xuefeng stared intently at the runway ahead, constantly adjusting the speed and altitude. The moment the tires touched the ground, there was a strong impact.

"This noise is much louder than that of the J-6." someone in the back seat sighed.

Zhu Xuefeng just smiled. The physical difference between the two fighter planes was too great, so naturally the feelings were different. He was indeed still very unskilled, but compared to last night, he was much stronger now, and he couldn't help feeling a little proud.

"How about this? It's your first time flying this kind of plane. Can you ensure a safe landing at night?"

The man in the back seat didn't say anything stubborn. "To be honest, it's terrible. Your operation is different from ours. It's too complicated. The J-6 is easier. In my opinion, fighter planes should be simple and convenient. Why make it so complicated? One more action may cost you your life."

Zhu Xuefeng looked at the complicated instrument panel in front of him and nodded in approval. This fighter jet had too many functions and was indeed very complicated, but this was also where its advancement was reflected.

After landing, the fuselage was gliding slowly, the tires made a rustling sound as they rubbed against the runway, and the surrounding air was filled with the smell of oil smoke.

"Okay, you succeeded in one try. Why don't you come to our Air Force? This fighter is much better than my J-6 anyway."

Zhu Xuefeng smiled and said, "Junjie, do you know how much this fighter costs? I'll scare you to death. It would cost the Americans 1800 million US dollars to buy this one, which is enough for us to build dozens of J-127s." (The foreign trade price of the J- in the s was million US dollars)
"Damn, it's so expensive. Well, we can't count on it. Even if we can make it, we can't afford it."

Sitting in the back seat was his bad friend Xie Junjie. Normally, he was not qualified to provide escort, but Zhu Xuefeng specifically asked him to accompany him to perform auxiliary work such as radio contact, radar observation and navigation. The troops readily agreed, and under the escort of two J-6s, a group of four fighter planes flew to the capital.

"I don't think it's necessary to copy it. The cost is too high. It would be appropriate to let the Aviation Research Institute of the Aviation Administration learn some technology from it, and then produce fighter jets that are more suitable for us."

The plane stopped steadily under the guidance of the ground. "Damn, so many people are here." Looking through the hatch, Xie Junjie was shocked. The airport is not big, but there are more than a dozen jeeps parked behind the waiting building, as well as trucks and two large buses. There are dozens of people waiting in front of the convoy. (The airport faces the back of the building, and the front is the waiting hall)

"There was quite a lot of noise. I saw that many of them were from the Civil Aviation Administration. It seemed that they came to see the plane. How did the news spread so quickly?" Zhu Xuefeng was also a little surprised. They flew here in the early morning, and only eight hours had passed, but everyone from the General Administration had arrived at the airport.

Xie Junjie opened the cabin cover and said, "Is there any need to ask? Our unit must have been the first to report it. How could we not act quickly to get such a good thing? Well, I can finally use my official position for personal gain and sneak back home this time."

Zhu Xuefeng was taken away as soon as he got off the plane, which surprised Xie Junjie. It was only today that he learned that his brother had a special identity. It was really amazing.

"What, you want to see the chief!" Zhu Xuefeng was shocked. Why did he have to see the chief as soon as he came back? He couldn't help feeling uneasy.

I came to the compound again, and I don’t know whether it was good luck or bad luck, but the person who received me was still the same little Sun from last time.

"The commander just went out because he received a phone call. He can't listen to your report in person. The commander asked me to apologize to you for making your trip in vain."

"Xiao Sun, what are you talking about? We don't know how busy the chief is. Well, we will go back and organize the materials and hand them over as soon as possible."

Although he didn't meet the leader, Leader Hao was in a good mood. Haha, he was lucky this time.

Xiao Sun smiled and said, "Don't worry, the commander has given me some instructions, I need to understand them first, so you still have to hurry up and submit your report."

Zhu Xuefeng calmly answered a few questions and described some details before leaving with Leader Hao. Xiao Sun also said hello and hurriedly left with the materials he had just collected. "I was wondering why Xiao Sun didn't follow the leader. It seems that he was waiting for the intelligence from you." Old Kong suddenly realized that Xiao Sun had always been the old man's personal secretary.

After we walked out the door, Leader Hao said something.

"Let's go to my office first. Xiaofeng, tell me how you did it. What other abilities do you have that we don't know about? You can even fly a fighter jet now."

“Actually, flying a plane is almost the same. There are only a few joysticks. I learned it a long time ago when I followed skydiving. Besides, there is an operating manual on the plane, which explains takeoff and landing. Haha, I have never operated it myself, so I was a little nervous.” Zhu Xuefeng explained with a smile, and the two leaders did not delve into it.

The three of them got on the car. Leader Hao lit a cigarette and threw it to Lao Kong. Uncle Kong also lit one. Zhu Xuefeng waved his hand and did not take it. The whole car was suddenly filled with smoke, even though the windows were open on a hot day.

The car started moving, smoke was flying around in the car. Seeing Leader Hao handing it over again, Zhu Xuefeng took it helplessly and lit it while trying hard to block the wind.

"This matter is a bit serious, but you don't have to worry about it. You completed your task very well. I will tell you the details later. Go back and rest first and wait for the award."

Old Hao noticed that the carriage was very dull and no one spoke. He also saw that although Zhu Xuefeng was smoking a cigarette, he didn't smoke much. He thought that Xiao Sun's questions and some of the information he had revealed had made the boy worried, so he said a few words to comfort him.

In fact, Zhu Xuefeng was really confused. His temporary change of plan this time seemed to have affected the national level. This matter was really a big deal. He was just impulsive at the time and didn't think about these things at all.

In Leader Hao's office, Zhu Xuefeng told Leader Hao and Uncle Kong in detail about the mission and left, leaving only Leader Hao and Uncle Kong still thinking about it.

"I'll do this report myself. I have to say this guy is capable. I like him! If the leader wants to criticize me, I'll accept it."

Lao Kong was still sighing with emotion about Zhu Xuefeng's experience. It was certainly shocking that two people, a fighter plane and two thousand taels of gold were brought back, but it was really terrifying that the boy could actually escape from anti-aircraft guns and pursuing missiles.

"Old Hao, I have a few ideas about this mission, and I think I should talk about them."

After thinking it over again and again, Lao Kong finally spoke. Leader Hao made tea for the two of them and put down the thermos.

"Go ahead, I know it's not good, so just say it and I'll accept the criticism."

Lao Kong shook his head. "It's not a criticism. First of all, we have to be more cautious in this kind of dangerous mission in the future. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, we won't be able to explain it. This time, he is lucky."

Old Hao nodded. He had no idea that a decapitation operation to eliminate a traitor would lead Zhu Xuefeng to the current situation. "Go on."

"Another thing is that the details of this operation and his personal information must be kept strictly confidential and must not be disclosed."

Leader Hao nodded again, "Are you worried that the enemy will know of his existence and retaliate by any means necessary?"

"Yes, and there is a third point. Now that more than a million people have suddenly poured into the city, I am worried that the enemy will take the opportunity to cause trouble, retaliate, and cause destruction everywhere."

Lao Hao thought for a while, "What you said makes sense. Normally, Lao Wang should be in charge of this matter, but if the enemy mobilizes undercover personnel to sabotage, you will have to worry about it. Let me rush the report first, and you and Lao Wang will come up with a plan, and we will discuss it later. We must not let any chaos happen now, especially in Sijiu City!"

"Look at it, I really don't know who gave them the courage, or was it because they didn't hurt me enough to beat them up back then that they dare to make such a request? It's ridiculous."

The tall figure struck a match, lit a cigarette, and exhaled, "I thought we were the big braids back then."

The thin figure just smiled after reading it, "The more they do this, the greater the harvest this time."

"You're right." He spit out another mouthful and sat down. "The more the enemy jumps, the greater the loss they suffer. Do you have more specific information about the plane now?"

The thin figure shook his head. "Not yet. I want to ask this little guy. He must know something for picking this fighter. Otherwise, why would he choose this fighter by coincidence?"

"This little guy is incredible. He was able to bring the plane back from the vast enemy and also brought back the two traitors. This is a great achievement and he should be commended."

After the old man finished speaking, he didn't say anything else. He just picked up the report again, stood up and walked to the window, looking outside and fell into deep thought until he was interrupted by a noise at the door.

"Report."

The old man retracted his gaze and said, "Come in."

A middle-aged man walked in and handed over a report, "This is what Xiao Sun just sent over."

By this time Zhu Xuefeng had already returned to the compound. After only a few days, the whole city suddenly became more lively, with young faces everywhere.

"Brother, you're back!" With a cheer, two figures rushed out from the wing room in the middle courtyard.

One is a mischievous little sister, and the other is the heroic second brother in military uniform. Zhu Xuefeng was also very happy because the second brother was back. Because the study abroad vacation was not consistent with the domestic time, the two brothers had not seen each other for three years.

"Brother!" The second brother's eyes were full of surprise. The youngest sister said that brother would be away for about two weeks and would not be back. He thought he would not see brother again this time, but he did not expect that brother would come back in just a few days.

"Second brother, come here, let big brother take a good look!"

Zhu Xuefeng held Lao Er's shoulders with both hands and looked him up and down with joy. After not seeing him for three years, Lao Er had changed a lot. His skin was a little rough, which was the evidence of his experience in wind and rain. He was obviously stronger, and his face looked sharp and capable. It seemed that his three years of military career had greatly tempered him, and his eyes were more calm and confident. (End of this chapter)