You have to understand, we're all veterans who've seen real battles. If even we can't spot them, then these soldiers are truly qualified.

"But they're just students, not special forces soldiers?"

"They are soldiers too, just far from being special forces."

"Third brother, have you arranged for anyone to go and train them?"

"Dad, I really didn't know that. As you know, the area is quite large. I don't know if there are any nearby troops."

"It's alright, whether it's true or not, it will definitely be revealed when the time comes."

I refuse to believe it! I've dedicated my life to revolution and fought half my life, and I can't possibly lose to a bunch of bastards!

"Tch, people have to accept their age when they get old."

"Hmph, I can't be bothered with you. I'm going to study the map."

It felt like a perfectly good trip turned into an inspection tour.

And it wasn't an inspection of other matters, but rather an examination of the People's Army?

Never mind, as long as the logistics support department is involved, it means that the higher-ups have their own arrangements for this matter.

Since they've made all the arrangements, we should just go with them. As for the expenses?

It's not a big problem. The money has been paid in full. I'm just worried that when we get to a certain place, the logistics department will have everything arranged for us as well, which would save us a lot of trouble.

In any case, I will follow along and make adjustments as needed.

I have a few days left, so I'll arrange the work I have on hand first. Actually, there's nothing much to do.

The foundation is currently busy using computers to compile this data, since there are many people they have helped, and also many people who do not need help.

Even so, no matter who it is, you have to visit them during the holidays. Their efforts and sacrifices cannot be compared to what you can give them with money or supplies.

As for the foundation's other projects, they are also progressing well and have begun operation.

So there's really nothing else important, and the company doesn't need my involvement.

Moreover, in the past two years, several of the companies that were originally spun off from the department have gone public.

Since the company went public, the annual dividends have been higher than before. Even though most of the money is put into a family trust fund, they still have a lot of money on hand.

Take advantage of the time you have now and do whatever you want. All that money you've earned is meant to be enjoyed in your old age, isn't it?

It's just that some people choose to travel abroad, while others choose to do other things.

Everyone has different pursuits, so there's no basis for comparison.

As for the children, you don't need to take care of them yourself, but you still need to provide them with education and other support.

However, we'll have to discuss this after we get back from our trip.

At that time, there was nothing else to do, so I could stay home and play with my children. Sometimes, leading by example is the most important thing.

Actually, all these years, whether it's the company or doing charity work, it's not all my achievement alone.

The success of my career is due not only to seizing opportunities, but also to the help of my parents' comrades and others.

Even though these people didn't openly help, isn't giving them the green light or providing convenience in this matter also a form of help?

Therefore, it can help more people, not just by one person's efforts, but by everyone's efforts.

"Old Shen, is this the Shen Nan's wife you were just talking about?"

"Yeah? How about it, not bad, right!"

"Isn't that right? After all these years, we've finally met our benefactor's child."

"Come here, Mianmian, let me introduce you. This is your Uncle Zhu, he is..."

"Hello, Uncle Zhu!"

"Good, good, as expected of Old Li's daughter, I've heard quite a bit about you."

"I've also heard Dad often mention his old comrades-in-arms!"

"Yeah?"

"right!"

"Old Zhu, come here, let me introduce you. These are my eldest grandson and granddaughter. What do you think? Not bad, right?"

"Tch, what's there to brag about? I don't know the girl, and I only knew Shen Zhengze from the military newspaper, okay?"

"Greetings, Commander."

"Alright, alright, these are my kids. Get to know them. I'll chat with your grandpa. Otherwise, young people don't like us nagging."

"Isn't that right? Old Shen, Old Zhu, come over here quickly. Let's catch up before everyone arrives."

"Alright, even though we're all in Beijing, Old Shen has always been in the Army, while I, this old man, was assigned to the Air Force back in the 1950s and have been busy ever since. It's finally not so busy anymore!"

These retirement homes aren't even in the same complex; I really miss the old folks from before.

"Isn't that right? How's your health, old man? It's been so many years."

"Not bad, everyone seems to be in pretty good health."

"Yes? I heard that those who could come have already come, and there's really nothing we can do about those who couldn't."

"Alas! When people get old, they become useless."

"You can't say that. Everyone knows that having an elder in the family is like having a treasure!"

"Your children must be successful and filial to you, otherwise it's all for nothing."

"That's true. By the way, I heard there are some veterans who retired early and went home to work this time. Is that true, Lao Shen?"

"That's right, that's true. But if we don't meet here, they might feel awkward. We'll meet on the road instead."

"If you ask me, Xiao Li is the best! Not only has he built a great career, but he's also now dedicated to charity work. That's something most people can't do."

"I wouldn't dare say that."

"You? Old Shen, you should be secretly happy! Still being modest with us old guys."

"Exactly, do you really think everyone doesn't know how big Xiao Li's business is and what she has done for the country? Putting aside everything else, just when the country was first opened up, she earned a lot of foreign exchange for the country on several separate occasions."

Furthermore, she has created so many jobs for our military, and isn't she still creating more even now?

"Exactly, this isn't something that happened just a day or two ago; it's been going on for over twenty years, and she's always been like this."

"You guys! Don't say that. Do you really think I, Shen Bowen, don't know that all the investments she's made or the things she's done over the years have been so successful because of people like you?"

Even if the child didn't ask you for help, weren't you still secretly helping her?

"Isn't it her duty to help? Although we can't do anything, she didn't do anything illegal or disorderly, and she even gave back to society in this way. This is also our responsibility."

"Alright, let's stop praising each other here. The main reason why Xiao Li is where she is today is that she stands up straight and has a good work ethic. Otherwise, we old guys wouldn't be able to help her much."