Father, you've been drafted four times already, please spare us!

Chen Nian, unusually, picked up Qin Yuanshan's cigarette from the table and lit it.

"Take a look at this!"

Qin Yuanshan handed over another report.

Chen Nian, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, took it.

The report was only one sheet of paper, but Chen Nian read it very slowly.

As Chen Nian watched, his hand gradually clenched until, with a "crack," the edge of the A4 paper was crushed by Chen Nian's grip.

"An Indian?"

"Damn it, you Indian!"

"Is there no response from above?"

When Chen Nian saw the three men sacrifice themselves on the border between China and the United States, only two words remained in his heart: revenge!

"If there's no response, I won't let you come over!"

"Over the years, the Third Brother and his men have been deliberately provoking friction on the border, even injuring our border guards multiple times. And this time, they even crossed the border directly. The higher-ups are angry. Now they're preparing to select some people from various war zones and send them out to act freely. They have only one requirement: make the Third Brother suffer! Make the Third Brother cry!"

"I've wanted to contact you for a while, but I didn't know how to bring it up. Old Cheng is definitely going to have to spend money now, and I'm afraid he'll retaliate against you. This is a good opportunity for you to go out!"

"While it is said that a wise man keeps his skills hidden until the right time to use them, even a fine sword will rust if it is not used for a long time!"

A strange look suddenly appeared on Chen Nian's face:

"Oh? Then why me?"

Qin Yuanshan shrugged helplessly:

"What you have, they have too. We skilled people who can carry out this mission are currently confronting the Indians, and you, a mere recruit!"

When the topic of new recruits came up, Chen Nian and Qin Yuanshan both laughed.

"You have extensive experience in foreign operations, and it's been six years since you retired from the Special Forces. All the information the Indians gathered about you during your previous operations is long gone!"

"Furthermore, your military skills have recovered quite well, so you are a very suitable candidate!"

When Chen Nian saw the report, he had already made up his mind: Damn it, his Indian comrade was beaten to death. This was no longer a matter of revenge; this was a blood feud!

Blood feuds must be repaid with blood, tenfold or a hundredfold!

"Okay, I'll take this job. When are you leaving?"

Chen Nian stood up without hesitation.

"As for equipment, I don't want domestic stuff, I want foreign stuff. That way, if something goes wrong, we can't trace its origin!"

"Furthermore, I don't want you to plan my route. I'll go alone, and ideally, once I'm out of the base, you should pretend I never existed and that you had no idea this ever happened!"

In the past, this was the procedure Chen Nian always followed when he went on overseas missions.

It's not that the country is cold-blooded, but these tasks are all behind-the-scenes games between major powers. As long as they are not exposed, whether they win big or lose big, everyone has to bear the consequences themselves.

Chen Nian was worried that Qin Yuanshan was unaware of the rules, so he brought it up himself.

"No rush!"

Qin Yuanshan waved his hand.

"You can't be all alone without someone to look after you. I've prepared a group of people for you. Take a look and see which one you like; you can take them with you!"

Chen Nian frowned slightly upon hearing this:

"Can't I go by myself?"

Anger also appeared on Qin Yuanshan's face:

"Chen Nian, I'm telling you this so you can avenge our soldiers, but it doesn't mean I'm sending you to your death!"

"Once the mission begins, you won't be able to receive any assistance from home!"

"What if you encounter a difficult situation and don't even have anyone to help you? Can you manage?"

Chen Nian remained silent for a few seconds, frowning, neither refusing nor agreeing:

"Who are they?"

Qin Yuanshan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Chen Nian relax.

"Of the top investigators who are due to retire in the third phase, I've asked my superiors to help find 27. Take a look and see which one is suitable; you can take them with you!"

Upon hearing that he wasn't one of Lu Te's people, Chen Nian felt a strong sense of resistance.

"Not from Lu Te?"

"Then forget it!"

Qin Yuanshan frowned, his tone somewhat displeased:

"You look down on them?"

"They are all top performers in their company and even regiment. They just didn't participate in the selection process. If they had, they would definitely have gotten into the Army Special Forces!"

Chen Nian shook his head and gave a bitter smile:

"Sir, it's not that I look down on them, but the special forces' operational methods are fundamentally different from those of conventional troops. They haven't received systematic training, which makes them more prone to causing trouble!"

"Furthermore, without proper team coordination and cooperation, entering foreign territory would be a major disaster!"

"Besides, I don't like these top students. They're too arrogant. If they mess up the command, everyone will have to stay there!"

At this point, Chen Nian became even more determined to go alone:

"Sir, I think I'll go alone. I'm free to come and go as I please, and even if something happens, I won't have any psychological burden!"

"No!"

As soon as Chen Nian finished speaking, he was met with strong opposition from Qin Yuanshan.

"We don't trust you to go out on your own, and we can't just watch you get into a desperate situation!"

"You have to form a team. If they don't work together, then work on it as soon as possible; if they're arrogant, then crush their arrogance!"

Chen Nian took a deep breath and squinted at Qin Yuanshan:

"Sir, you asked me to help you choose men, not just for this operation, right?"

"Is there anything else...?"

Qin Yuanshan's breath hitched, and he stared at Chen Nian for a long time before slowly speaking:

"I do have some selfish motives, but they're for the sake of the military, and more importantly, I'm worried about your safety!"

I hope to see you come back safe and sound!

Chen Nian and Qin Yuanshan stared at each other for a long time before Chen Nian compromised:

"Alright, I can select a team, but one thing I must make clear: if the personnel are truly unsuitable, I absolutely cannot settle for less!"

"This is about being responsible for the mission, for them, and for myself!"

Qin Yuanshan nodded.

"Okay, that's fine with me!"

"You rest here for a bit, they'll arrive tonight!"

...

Around 8 p.m., inside a large warehouse at the base.

Twenty-seven people stood in front of Qin Yuanshan and Chen Nian, lined up in a row, awaiting their inspection.

"You entered the base via the mess hall's transport vehicles; you surely know what that means!"

"This mission must be kept absolutely secret. Here, you are no longer sergeants or junior officers, no longer squad leaders or platoon leaders; you are simply members of the team!"

"In fact, you're not even team members yet; you're just trainees. Whether you stay on the team ultimately depends on your team leader, Chen Nian!"

"Now, this is your captain, Chen Nian."

"Now, he will explain the selection criteria for this team!"

Qin Yuanshan turned to look at Chen Nian:

"This warehouse has been sealed off. From now until you leave the country, this will be your base. I've already had everything you requested placed inside!"

"Just contact me when you feel ready!"

Chen Nian nodded, and Qin Yuanshan walked away.

Inside the warehouse, only Chen Nian and a group of top-notch investigators remained.

"My name is Chen Nian. You can call me Team Leader Chen or Captain!"

"To be honest, I didn't want to form a temporary team with you. This mission is extremely dangerous. I can tell you the truth: each of you will need to write your will for this mission!"

"You're all sergeants who started as third-term officers, and you're all top performers in your respective companies and regiments. I don't want to see you die. Anyone who wants to quit, step forward now!"

"I can contact Political Commissar Qin and have him send you back to your original units so you can peacefully await your discharge!"

Chen Nian didn't look down on them; everything he said was for their own good.

There were no specific objectives or quotas set for this overseas mission; it was entirely up to the individual teams participating to act independently.

This means that Chen Nian and his team will be stationed along the Indian border like nails until they receive orders to end their mission.

The time, location, and objective are all uncertain. There is no support, no supplies, and no medical care.

Furthermore, their files "disappear" once they leave the country.

Even if they sacrifice themselves, no one will acknowledge their identities.

Chen Nian said this in order to get them to withdraw voluntarily. He had experienced the sacrifice of many comrades-in-arms, and he did not want to see anyone else sacrifice their lives.

"Captain Chen, don't try to intimidate us! Everyone who's here has already written their will!"

"On the contrary, if Captain Chen is afraid, he can apply to withdraw!"