Lu Zhan looked confused.

He ate two steamed buns with pickles and drank a bowl of soy milk in the cafeteria this morning, and didn't eat any meat?

Yao Wenbin kept winking at him:

"You're still pretending! Don't tell me that the red mark on your neck was a mosquito bite!"

Lu Zhan's ears suddenly turned red, and some inappropriate images for children appeared in his mind. The area on his neck that was touched started to feel hot and itchy again.

He immediately raised his hand to straighten his collar awkwardly and cleared his throat, but rarely did he open his mouth to refute.

Isn’t this the same as default?!

This major discovery made Yao Wenbin very excited. Lu Zhan, the stubborn stone, finally blossomed!

"The other day, Lao Zhao told me about a rumor that your boyfriend was staying at the military district guesthouse. I even laughed at him for being so simple-minded and believing anything. Apparently, it's true, right?!"

"Where's your sister-in-law? Is she still staying at the guesthouse? What's her name? Where is she from? How about I treat you to lunch together?"

"You don't consider me a brother, do you? You didn't even tell me anything about such an important matter!"

“…”

Yao Wenbin was so excited. He and Lu Zhan had known each other for seven years. From the time they were both single to the time his child was three years old, there had never been a single person of the opposite sex around Lu Zhan. Sometimes he couldn't help but wonder if Lu Zhan had a problem with his sexual orientation.

Who knew that if he didn't show up, it would be fine, but once he showed up, he would go straight to get married!

This is great news!

Lu Zhan only felt that his ears were buzzing with the noise of dozens of crows. He frowned and interrupted Yao Wenbin's various inquiries:

"Don't you have something to talk to me about? Let's get down to business first!"

As soon as these words came out, Yao Wenbin stopped talking. He was almost overwhelmed by Lu Zhan's good news.

When it came to business, his enthusiasm for gossip instantly waned, and his expression became a little complicated:

"Two days ago, extreme weather conditions, including torrential rain, hit Zhumadian, Henan Province. Many villages were severely affected. The local garrison requested support from our military region and requested that personnel be dispatched to support the disaster relief efforts."

"Your First Battalion is the only one in our regiment with experience in flood relief. The commander has sent me to inform you to be prepared. We intend to have your First Battalion be the vanguard and the first to enter the disaster-stricken area to carry out relief work."

"But I didn't expect you to be in this situation now. Do you want to discuss it with the leader..."

Yao Wenbin thought that Lu Zhan's girlfriend had moved into the military district guesthouse, and must have come to register their marriage. There were only a few major events in a person's life, and it wouldn't be easy to delay them. If someone could be replaced for this mission, then so be it. Lu Zhan didn't have to lead the team.

Lu Zhan interrupted him without hesitation and said firmly:

"No problem, give me two hours to prepare. Once you're ready, we'll be ready to go!"

Yao Wenbin wanted to persuade him, but Lu Zhan had already stood up and left.

Lu Zhan had a solemn expression on his face as he hurried towards the camp. He had experienced the flood relief efforts during the 1973 flash flood in Xiushan County. The local people suffered heavy losses, with countless families broken up and displaced. His unit also lost more than a dozen soldiers in the process of rescuing the lives and property of the victims.

That disaster relief mission left a deep shadow in Lu Zhan's heart. For the first time, he deeply felt how small and helpless human beings are in the face of natural disasters.

Many times, he watched helplessly as his comrades were sucked into terrifying whirlpools and disappeared in an instant. Others, just as they were about to evacuate trapped villagers from dangerous buildings, were suddenly buried by a mudslide, along with their houses...

He never dared to recall those despairing scenes, when, with red eyes, he frantically dug in the gravel-covered mud with his bare hands, without any tools, until all ten fingers were injured and bleeding, but he couldn't even dig up the corner of his comrade's clothes...

After the flood relief work was over, Lu Zhan had trouble sleeping for a long time.

As soon as he lay down, he would constantly review the mistakes and problems that occurred during the disaster relief process, reflecting on which of his commands and decisions were wrong. The experience of witnessing the sacrifice of his comrades but being powerless to do anything caused great psychological trauma to him.

From then on, he became increasingly strict with himself and his fellow soldiers during training. Everyone had to complete each training exercise 100% to pass, otherwise they would be forced to train endlessly. His requirements were so harsh that they were almost inhumane, which is why the soldiers privately called him the nickname "Cold-Faced King of Hell."

For a soldier, obeying orders is his duty, and defending the motherland and the people is his mission. He just wants to improve his own and his soldiers' combat capabilities as much as possible and minimize the casualties of his soldiers before carrying out a similar dangerous mission next time.

Yao Wenbin watched Lu Zhan hurriedly leave, knowing that the mission was paramount in his mind and he would definitely not change his mind and ask the commander to replace him. He quickly shouted at his back:

"Then remember to take the time to tell your sister-in-law, don't let them worry!"

Hearing this, Lu Zhan paused for a moment, then quickened his pace.

He was used to being alone in the army. If Yao Wenbin hadn't reminded him, he really wouldn't have had the habit of reporting.

Thinking of this, my heart unconsciously warmed up a little. He now has someone I care about.

Lu Zhan returned to the camp in a swift and decisive manner, called the company commanders and staff officers, and immediately had a serious and detailed discussion on the flood control and disaster relief mission. He then formulated a preliminary plan and had the company commanders assign the tasks.

After arranging the tasks, he looked up at the clock and saw that there was still more than half an hour before departure. He didn't know whether Shao Jingque had gone to work by then.

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