After Liu Long and the other four confirmed with Chen Yu that Li Liguo was dead, they breathed a sigh of relief.

They naturally believed what Chen Yu said.

After all, Chen Yu and his group were the ones who infiltrated the Fireseed Base to cause trouble; they were merely cooperating with Chen Yu. Chen Yu would never joke about something like this.

The group's emotions tonight were like a rollercoaster ride, with highs and lows. Coupled with a long day of work, they were exhausted both physically and mentally. After a hurried farewell to Chen Yu, they all went back to their respective dormitories to rest.

…………

The next morning, the loudspeakers at the Spark Base blared again.

And then came a piece of "bad news":

"Attention all residents of the Fireseed Base! We are issuing a heartbreaking message. During the attack on Wenshui Village, Li Liguo, the 37th squad leader of the transport team and the key figure in the Wenshui Village hot spring incident, was unfortunately wounded in battle against the 'rioters' of Wenshui Village while fighting for the honor of the Fireseed Base and to defend peace."

He tragically passed away last night despite all efforts to save him. The base expresses its deepest condolences for Li Liguo's heroic act and extends its sincerest sympathies to his family.

Li Liguo's sacrifice was for our common home and future, and his spirit will forever inspire us to move forward.

In recognition of Li Liguo's outstanding contributions, the base leadership has decided to hold a grand memorial service for him to commemorate his heroic deeds and posthumously award him the title of 'Base Hero'!

At the same time, the base will commend all those who participated in the Wenshui Village operation, whose efforts and sacrifices have brought us valuable resources and hope.

In this sorrowful time, let us unite and continue Li Liguo's unfinished work, striving for the prosperity and development of the Spark Base.

We will remember his contributions, and his name will be forever etched in the history of the base.

We hope that all residents will take the base hero Li Liguo as an example, stay true to their original aspirations, and forge ahead.

The base sees and remembers everyone's efforts, and will never allow any hero who has given their sweat and blood to be forgotten.

Upon hearing the news, the residents of the Fire Seed Base felt a pang of regret, lamenting that Li Liguo was too unlucky to die young before enjoying the fruits of victory.

Some people who knew Li Liguo wondered to themselves, "Didn't Li Liguo's other family members die in the early stages of the natural disaster? Where did he get any relatives? If I didn't know the truth, I would have been fooled by your excuses!"

However, thinking that those who participated in the meritorious service would be collectively commended, they stopped worrying about such trivial matters. Their fighting spirit was instantly rekindled. As long as they put in the effort, they would definitely be rewarded!

At the same time, Wang Zhihui, the commander of the Second Regiment, also personally sent his adjutant to have a conversation with Chen Yu.

Wang Zhihui's adjutant was a young man named He Xuewen who wore glasses. Although he was also wearing a special cold-proof mask made by the Fire Seed Warriors, he still seemed unable to withstand the stimulation of the cold air around him and coughed lightly from time to time.

As the adjutant to the regimental commander, he was considered a mid-to-high-level leader at the Fire Seed Base. Therefore, both his office and dormitory were heated. This sudden move to the grassroots level was indeed a bit too much for him.

If the commander hadn't made him make the trip himself, he wouldn't have left the warm indoors in this freezing weather.

Upon seeing Chen Yu, He Xuewen frowned and said, "Little Qian, right?"

"Qian Peng, the company commander of the 1st Company of the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Regiment, greets Lieutenant He!" Chen Yu saluted He Xuewen.

He Xuewen waved his hand impatiently and said, "Alright, alright, I'll get straight to the point. It's too cold here."

He paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "You know what you should and shouldn't say about Li Liguo, right?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu's heart stirred. He naturally knew what He Xuewen meant. After all, such a big blunder had been made. If word got out, the higher-ups and even the leaders of the Fire Seed Base would definitely lose face. He Xuewen's purpose in coming was self-evident.

He then said solemnly, “I am deeply saddened by the sacrifice of Li Liguo, a hero of the base, last night. He was a brave and fearless soldier who gave his life for the honor and peace of the base. That day in Wenshui Village, I failed to protect him properly, which led to his serious injuries and death! I beg Lieutenant He to punish me!”

Hearing Chen Yu's words, he nodded in satisfaction and said, "It's inevitable to be injured or killed while on a mission, so you don't need to blame yourself too much. The base's high command has expressed their deepest condolences for Li Liguo's sacrifice and posthumously awarded him the title of 'Base Hero,' which is the highest praise for his heroic actions. You also heard the notification just now. As the main person in charge of that mission, you made such a great contribution to the base. The base will not treat you unfairly. The General has personally issued an order to separate your company from the Second Regiment and make it a Hero Company directly under the General's command. We hope that you can lead the Hero Company to continue to create glory for the base and live up to the General's high expectations."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yu's face showed a look of surprise and doubt. His behavior was not an act, but a genuine expression of his feelings.

He had thought that after learning of Li Liguo's death, the Fire Seed Base would establish a living hero, but he never expected that this "hero" would be him!

Furthermore, his entire company was separated from the Second Regiment and became a company directly under the General's command. Doesn't this mean that, in a sense, he will no longer have to be mindful of the opinions of any middle-level leaders at the Fire Seed Base?

From a lowly company commander, he rose to a position on par with the regimental commander.

This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!