Chapter 465 Escort Mission

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For half a month, Tang Shengkai has been recuperating in the hospital bed. On the surface, Chang Yin and Fei Shuwen were carrying out the US military mission step by step, but in their hearts they were always worried about the plan to rescue Commander Han.

Chang Yin often stared out the window in a daze late at night. He wanted to participate in this operation very much, but the American soldiers' distrust of these "outsiders" was like an invisible wall standing in front of him, making it impossible for him to start.

This was not the most frustrating thing for them. If they got reliable information, they would definitely go to rescue them even if they had to leave the US military. However, he had been asking around recently but had not received any information.

That day, sunlight poured in through the window of the ward, casting a layer of warm light on the entire room, but it could not dispel the haze in Chang Yin's heart.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps approached from afar. An American soldier pushed open the door and shouted in a stiff tone: "Hey! You are lucky. The colonel wants to see you, right away!"

Chang Yin and Tang Shengkai looked at each other, a hint of doubt flashed in their eyes.

Tang Shengkai "forced" himself to sit up from the hospital bed. If he were an ordinary soldier, his injuries would still be very serious. However, in order to be able to participate in the sudden mission, Tang Shengkai had quietly used his spiritual power to nourish his inner strength. It was not visible on the surface.

The two men straightened their uniforms and followed the soldier out of the ward at slow pace.

In the corridor, other American soldiers cast curious or disdainful glances, and whispers drifted into their ears. Chang Yin and Tang Shengkai stood straight, trying their best to appear calm and composed. Although they didn't know why the colonel had called on them, they didn't think they had been exposed.

Arriving at the colonel's office, the soldier knocked hard. After receiving permission, Chang Yin and Tang Shengkai pushed the door open and walked in. American flags and maps hung on the walls of the office. The colonel sat behind a long desk, smoking a cigar and staring at them sharply.

"Please sit down." The colonel pointed to the chair opposite him with a lukewarm tone.

Chang Yin and Tang Shengkai pretended to sit down cautiously, waiting for the colonel to speak. The colonel blew out a smoke ring, and his voice was elusive amidst the smoke: "I heard you guys are doing pretty well here?"

Chang Yin's expression remained unchanged as he quickly said, "Thank you for your recognition, sir. We will continue to serve the American military."

The colonel looked at him with a half-smile, then suddenly changed the subject: "We have an escort mission right now and need reliable people. Do you think you are suitable?"

Tang Shengkai's heart skipped a beat, but he knew where this place was and his expression didn't change at all.

Chang Yin said calmly, "We'll follow your orders, Commander. We'll do our best." The colonel stared at them for a long moment, as if seeing through them, before slowly saying, "We're escorting an important figure this time. You must understand that if anything goes wrong, the consequences will be your own. Prepare well, and we'll set off tomorrow."

Chang Yin and Tang Shengkai suppressed their excitement, stood up, saluted, and left the office.

As soon as he went out, Tang Shengkai couldn't wait to say in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Old Chang, the opportunity has come!"

Chang Yin frowned, looking cautious: "Don't be too happy yet. The US military's sudden arrangement of us must not be that simple. It might be a trap. We must be careful."

At night, Chang Yin avoided the patrolling soldiers and tiptoed to Fei Shuwen's residence. Inside, Fei Shuwen was wiping his pistol in the dim light. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he looked up alertly and saw Chang Yin. He immediately put away his gun.

"Old Fei, the colonel has assigned us an escort mission and we're leaving tomorrow." Chang Yin lowered his voice and quickly recounted what happened during the day. "This might be a good opportunity to rescue Commander Han. We'd like to bring you along, but you haven't received any orders yet. You have to ask the colonel for permission."

Fei Shuwen gripped his pistol tightly, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. "Alright! I've been meaning to quit staying here for a long time. Is Old Tang okay? I'm going to go find that colonel now."

The two looked at each other, nodded in understanding, and then walked towards the colonel's office.

The office door was ajar, dim light filtering through the crack. Chang Yin and Fei Shuwen took a deep breath and knocked. "Come in!" the colonel's deep voice came from inside.

As I pushed open the door, a strong smell of cigar smoke hit me in the face. The colonel was sitting at his desk, staring at the documents on the table. Without even looking up, he asked, "What's the matter?"

Fei Shuwen took a step forward, straightened his back, and tried to make his voice sound steady. "Sir, I heard there's an escort mission going on, and two of my friends are involved. I hope to join them. Please ask for permission!"

The colonel finally raised his head, his sharp eyes slashing over Fei Shuwen like a knife. He then glanced at Chang Yin standing beside him, a hint of a smile on his lips: "Oh? You took the initiative to apply? Why? Others are too busy trying to hide, but you're so eager to go."

Fei Shuwen's heart tightened, and he didn't understand what the colonel meant, but he remained calm on his face: "Sir, I have been in the army for so long, and I have always been eager to contribute to the army.

This time, I am escorting an important figure, and the responsibility is heavy. I believe in my ability and want to prove my loyalty to the US military."

"Loyalty?" the colonel snorted. He lit his cigar and took a deep drag, the smoke spreading out before him. "Words alone won't do it for me. Tell me, what makes you so special that you're better suited for this mission than anyone else?"

Fei Shuwen's mind raced as he pondered his response. "Sir, I have extensive military experience and am familiar with various terrains and combat strategies. I'm also adept at communicating and collaborating with others, especially in emergency situations. I think I'd be well-suited for this mission."

The colonel leaned back in his chair, his arms folded across his chest, and remained silent for a long moment. The air in the office seemed to freeze. Chang Yin stood by, remaining silent.

But he knew that if it weren't for their yellow skin, the colonel would not have made things difficult for them.

Suddenly, the colonel slammed his hand on the table, shaking the papers. "What do you think this escort mission is? This is no joke! If something goes wrong, not only will you lose your lives, but it will also ruin the US military's plans! Can you handle this responsibility?"

Fei Shuwen was overjoyed. After all, they were just going to destroy it. Otherwise, why would they stay here?

Fei Shuwen seemed startled by this sudden outburst, but he quickly regained his composure and said firmly, "Sir, I understand the importance and danger of this mission. I am willing to accept any test, and if I fail, I am willing to accept the punishment."

The colonel stared at Fei Shuwen for a long moment before slowly saying, "Okay, since you're so eager to prove yourself, then tell me first. What are your plans for this escort mission?"

Fei Shuwen quickly said, "Sir, I will obey your orders and those of my superiors completely! Route planning and personnel arrangements are military secrets, and I absolutely do not want to pry into them. Please believe me."

Besides, I'm your soldier, so I'll definitely obey you in everything. I'm responsible for completing the mission assigned to me, protecting the people and supplies I'm escorting, and making sure nothing goes wrong!

The colonel frowned as he listened to Fei Shuwen's answer and asked a few more questions to test him, such as "How would you react if you were attacked?"

"What if the supplies are lost?" Fei Shuwen always appeared a little flustered, but he also firmly stated that he would strictly follow the instructions.

After a round of questions and answers, the colonel leaned back in his chair, was silent for a moment, and said slowly: "Well, since your attitude is relatively sincere, I will give you a chance.

But remember, if something goes wrong, you will no longer have the title of American Army!"

Chang Yin and Fei Shuwen suppressed their excitement and saluted in unison: "Yes! Sir! We promise to complete the mission!"

The next morning, when they met the leader in charge of this escort mission, Chang Yin and his companions frowned slightly.