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Commander Kang was delighted to hear this. The little girl had finally asked; he had thought she had been itching to ask for a long time.

However, the things they caused upon their return were quite significant, so much so that he forgot to tease the little girl about it.

"What? What happened?"

Tang Yue gave him a look that said, "Stop messing around, Commander Kang..."

Why does he seem like a child being lectured by an adult?

Seeing that the young girl was in a hurry, Commander Kang didn't delay. "Xu Zhenfei is going to your company on his own. You should take good care of him from now on."

Tang Yue? Is that what she asked?

Tang Yue turned around, looking like she wanted to have a good chat with Commander Kang.

"Commander Kang, Xu Zhenfei is only 9 years old. China hasn't reached the point where it needs to send children to the battlefield yet, has it? So, what are you thinking about enlisting a child?"

Commander Kang...

At this moment, Commander Kang stood there, looking down at the little girl. If it weren't for the fact that the little girl was only about 1 meter tall, he would have really thought he was facing a giant over 2 meters tall. He had no idea how the little girl had come up with that question.

Chang Yin, standing to the side, found it amusing. This little girl seemed to have never considered herself a child. Well, she would occasionally jump around, as if reminding everyone that she was still a child.

Commander Kang: "Little girl, have you forgotten how old you are?"

Tang Yue rolled her eyes. How could she be the same? She knew her own situation, but was Xu Zhenfei the same?

“Commander Kang, Xu Zhenfei is still young. I think he should learn more first. It’s never too late to join the army.”

Commander Kang looked at Tang Yue with some amusement. The little girl was quite articulate, and of course, they had considered this issue. However, the little girl needed some people of similar age around her, so that it would be easier for her to manage them in the future.

"Alright, Xu Zhenfei is an isolated case. Although it's possible there will be more in the future, there won't be too many. You don't need to worry about it. Their studies won't fall behind. You should go now."

Seeing that Commander Kang seemed reluctant to talk to her, Tang Yue didn't press the issue. She planned to explain the pros and cons to Xu Zhenfei properly once she saw him. Then she turned and left.

On the bus, Tang Yue suddenly remembered something, turned to look at Chang Yin with a reproachful expression, and asked, "Battalion Commander, what about my half-day leave?"

Didn't we agree on a three-day vacation after completing the mission? But where did her vacation go? She wanted to rest properly too. She wanted to spend more time with Lin Cuicui.

Why am I being dragged out to work again? This era has one downside: there's just too much to do. Unlike before, when she could go into seclusion for months at a time. Sigh, everyone says her strength improves slowly; with all this busyness, how can she find time to cultivate?

Often hidden...

This little girl's reaction time is a bit slow. She's almost there, and only now is she thinking about her perks? Isn't that a bit late?

"Once the mission is completed, we'll apply to Commander Kang again."

Tang Yue pouted, "It won't be just half a day then. Besides, will the holiday then be the same as this half day today?"

Chang Yin focused on driving and ignored her.

This child has been talking more and more lately, and besides braised pork, he's started making demands too. Hmm, I'll have to be more vigilant from now on.

As soon as Tang Yue entered the US warship, she started working, slowly using her mental power to explore the most important areas. Her pen was almost constantly in motion. Chang Yin only came over when she needed to change the paper; otherwise, he waited outside.

As expected, the shamelessness of the United States exceeded their expectations, and the speed of the response was swift. The very next morning, news media around the world were abuzz with voices condemning China, one wave after another.

They listed numerous faults of China, each seemingly reasonable and well-founded, yet vague and misleading in detail.

The United States claims: "China's unwarranted detention of a US warship violates international maritime law."

The United States demands that China immediately return the US warship and its crew, apologize to the US, and provide compensation.

The news quickly spread around the world, and different countries reacted differently. Some countries expressed concern, some remained silent, while others began to observe the situation closely and wait for it to develop.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was well-prepared and responded swiftly when the US released its news; their voice was calm and firm. "US warships have illegally entered Chinese waters, violating international maritime law."

After repeated warnings from the Chinese Navy, US warships fired first, attacking Chinese warships and causing significant damage to China.

The Chinese navy retaliated only as a last resort, and ultimately seized the US warship.

China stated that it does not welcome foreign aggressors, but it has always maintained a peaceful and friendly attitude in negotiations as long as the other party does not launch a preemptive strike. However, the final outcome was not due to China's control.

The US warships have crossed China's red line, and China has the right to take necessary measures.

China's response has caused a huge stir internationally. Is this still the same China that always yields? Why is China's voice so firm this time? It seems that the US military is indeed in the wrong this time.

However, the United States did not admit its mistake. They claimed that the US warships were patrolling Vietnamese waters at the invitation of Vietnam, and that it was the Chinese warships that caused trouble on the border, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the US warships.

The conflict arose because Chinese warships initiated the provocation while US warships were supporting Vietnam. The US is on the side of justice.

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