Special forces soldier demobilization: Starting from the county government compound, a meteoric rise

Under the dual impetus of Liu Ming's iron-fisted governance and the multi-billion-yuan projects, the work in the High-tech Zone is like a sports car on a high-speed highway, speeding all the way.

Liu Ming finally enjoyed a long-awaited period of leisure.

That afternoon, he was sitting in his office, drinking tea and studying a map of the distribution of underground forces in Ningzhou, thinking about how to teach that old dog Heilong a lesson.

"Buzz—Buzz—"

The black encrypted satellite phone on the table suddenly started vibrating without warning.

Liu Ming's eyes narrowed instantly.

This phone was the only thing he was allowed to take with him when he left the army.

It has only one function.

—A single-line contact, his former… subordinate.

Liu Ming took a deep breath and pressed the answer button.

"Boss?"

On the other end of the phone came the voice of a young man, suppressing boundless excitement and agitation, yet forced to remain restrained by discipline.

That voice belonged to his most capable deputy and the top sniper in the "Dragon Fang" team—Lone Wolf!

"it's me."

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Liu Ming's heart, which had grown somewhat cold due to the intrigue and backstabbing in officialdom, instantly felt a surge of warmth.

That's the kind of bond that only comrades who have gone through life and death together can have.

"Is everything alright on your end?" Liu Ming asked.

"Great! Great!" Lone Wolf's voice was brimming with barely suppressed excitement. "Boss, we..."

Get to the point.

"Yes, sir!" Lone Wolf immediately dropped his playful grin, his voice becoming extremely serious. "Reporting, boss!"

"The 'Dragon Fang' squad, including myself and all remaining active members, totals five people!"

"—Sniper 'Lone Wolf'!"

"—Demolitionist 'Tank'!"

"—The military medic, the 'poison doctor'!"

"—Scout 'Vulture'!"

"And, still recovering from injuries at the Information Brigade, the hacker expert 'Keyboard Warrior'!"

"All applications for retirement were submitted to the military region yesterday!"

"boom--!!!"

A single sentence struck Liu Ming like a bolt from the blue!

His body suddenly sprang up from the chair!

"What did you say?"

For the first time, his voice fluctuated dramatically.

"Are you all crazy?"

"Each of you is a gem, one in a thousand, in the military! You are the nation's sharpest weapon! Future generals!"

Why retire?

He couldn't understand!

He left the army because of that damned "accident," it was beyond his control!

But why would they give up the military uniforms that they had earned with their blood and lives, the uniforms of unparalleled glory?

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

A long silence.

There were only intermittent, suppressed, heavy breathing sounds.

a long time.

Lone Wolf's voice, which was always as firm as a rock, was tinged with a barely perceptible sob at this moment.

"Boss..."

"Without you, the 'wolf king,' can a wolf pack still be called a wolf pack?"

"Without your 'Dragon Soul,' what 'Dragon Fang' does it still deserve to be called a 'Dragon Fang'?"

"After you left, a new captain was sent from above."

"He is very good and professional."

"but……"

The lone wolf's voice lowered.

"He is not you."

"We can't find our soul in this team without you."

"We train for missions every day, to kill..."

"But we don't know what we're fighting for."

"so……"

"We want to come and find you."

"Boss, you once said that your biggest dream was not to become a general, but to make this land, which we protect with our lives, cleaner and stronger."

"That's what you're doing now."

"And we are your sharpest blades."

"How can a knife leave its master's hand?"

……

Liu Ming fell silent.

His knuckles turned white from gripping the phone so tightly.

His eyes felt hot.

He knew these silly boys who had followed him and crawled out of piles of corpses were serious.

They regarded Liu Ming as their lifelong faith!

"Nonsense!"

Although in my heart, a raging storm had already begun.

But Liu Ming still spoke in an almost stern tone, rebuking:

"What do you take the military for? A marketplace where you can come and go as you please?"

"Has your application been approved?"

"hey-hey……"

On the other end of the phone, Lone Wolf resumed his usual playful and joking tone.

"Boss, have you forgotten? Who's protecting us now?"

"The war-crazy boss personally went to the military region commander and slammed his fist on the table."

"Old Lin also personally made a phone call to the military region."

"so……"

"Approved."

"..."

Liu Ming was completely speechless.

He felt as if he had been tricked by this group of lawless "insiders".

"Boss, please stop scolding me." Lone Wolf's voice was full of expectation. "Where are you now? We've already bought the tickets."

Liu Ming let out a long breath.

He knew that nothing he said could undo what had happened.

Yeah.

That's fine too.

The waters of Ningzhou are unfathomably deep.

He was worried because he didn't have a truly reliable, sharp knife that he could use to "do dirty work".

Now, the sharpest knife in the world has come to us of its own accord.

"bring it on."

Liu Ming's voice returned to calm.

But beneath that calm lay a surge of boundless ambition that was about to turn the entire Ningzhou upside down!

Ningzhou City, High-tech Zone.

"Call me when you arrive."

"I'll come pick you up."

……

hang up the phone.

Liu Ming walked to the window and looked out at the boundless, bustling city.

A cold, bloodthirsty smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

Black Dragon?

Ouyang Feng?

Luo Binwang?

And then there are those demons and monsters hidden even deeper within...

Are you ready?

My men have arrived.

My knife has arrived.

This is a game of hunting in Ningzhou.

From today onwards, this is the real beginning!

He picked up his phone and dialed Nangong Yao's number.

"Hey? My dear Director Liu, what brings you to think of your 'old wife'?" Nangong Yao's pleasant voice, tinged with a hint of languor and teasing, came from the other end of the phone.

Stop talking nonsense and do me a favor.

"Speak, my lord, what are your orders?"

"Help me find a place in Ningzhou that is large enough and secluded enough."

"It needs to be habitable, suitable for training, and have top-of-the-line network and... security facilities."

"What are you going to do?" Nangong Yao was taken aback. "You're going to build... a secret base?"

"You could say that."

Liu Ming's eyes deepened.

"I want to build one that will strike fear into the hearts of all those with ill intentions..."

"Dragon's Lair"

Nangong Yao, although she didn't know what Liu Ming was up to.

But from his unquestionable tone, she sensed a terrifying atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing.

"it is good."

She didn't ask any more questions.

"Leave it to me."

I will give you an answer within three days.