"Let's sit down and talk." Mo Cheng, who was sitting on the sofa, drinking tea and reading the newspaper, glanced at him and asked, "You want to participate in this large-scale mission?"
"Yes!" Liu Dekai replied immediately.
“This mission is no joke. Putting aside how many troops have been deployed, just looking at this scale, it’s not to be underestimated. Are you sure you want to go?” Mo Cheng asked.
To be honest, given Liu Dekai's current qualifications, if he were to apply on his own initiative, this task might not necessarily fall to him.
After all, there are many elites in the army, and a battalion commander is really "not presentable".
"Dad, I know I'm not qualified to be a battalion commander, but this is a rare opportunity that I really want to seize! I will train hard and cooperate with the organization to complete this mission!"
Liu Dekai knew that the key to getting the mission was to persuade his father-in-law to use his connections in the military to secure the opportunity for him. Therefore, he needed to clearly express his determination.
“It’s too difficult to make merits now. Without merits, you can’t get promoted. How many people are stuck in the position of battalion commander and wasting their lives? It doesn’t matter if I’m not good enough, but don’t I think about the future of Youyou and Xiaorui?” Liu Dekai said.
It's no use just talking about himself; we have to bring up Mo Youyou and Liu Shengrui, since they are the ones who are related to Mo Cheng by blood.
Ultimately, Mo Cheng was willing to take care of him because of their influence.
“It seems you really want this opportunity,” Mo Cheng said thoughtfully.
"Yes! Dad, everyone in the army knows I'm your son-in-law. If I don't strive for advancement, I'll not only lose face for myself, but also for you. That's why I'm determined to seize this opportunity..."
“Dad,” Mo Youyou suddenly spoke up, “Actually, I don’t really agree either. I think it’s too dangerous, and I’m afraid something might happen to Dekai. What do you think?”
Mo Cheng looked at his daughter and shook his head. She was really disappointing!
Even Liu Dekai himself knew he had to seize the opportunity, but his daughter could only see the danger and not the rare opportunity behind it.
"Alright, since you want this opportunity, I'll grant your wish. I'll ask around for you when I go to the military base next week." Mo Cheng agreed.
"Dad! Aren't you worried that something might happen to him?" Mo Youyou said coquettishly.
"So you're afraid of getting into trouble and therefore won't fight for anything? What kind of soldier are you then! You might as well go home and farm!" Mo Cheng said, shaking his head at Mo Youyou. "Look at your pathetic self, all you can see is danger, not opportunity?"
"Of course I know that danger and opportunity go hand in hand. Am I wrong to want him to be safe?" Mo Youyou retorted, displeased. "Have you thought about how my mother and I feel? You only care about making military achievements, but you don't know how worried your family is!"
“That’s right, what our daughter said makes sense. We shouldn’t always criticize Youyou,” Jiang Rongmei immediately spoke up for her daughter.
"Okay, okay..." Mo Cheng could argue with his daughter and son-in-law, but he still respected his wife very much and dared not argue with her at this moment.
"Alright, everyone wash your hands and come eat!" Jiang Rongmei said.
At the dinner table, Jiang Rongmei also offered some words of advice to Mo Youyou, asking what men work so hard for.
"If Dekai is afraid of this and that, timid and hesitant, would you be content with a man like that?" Jiang Rongmei asked rhetorically, trying to persuade her daughter from another angle.
“That definitely won’t work!” Mo Youyou quickly said.
If Mo Youyou's man isn't presentable, how could she possibly be willing to marry him?
She was worried something might happen because this situation was rather unusual.
But Dad and Liu Dekai are both right. The more dangerous the task, the greater the merit you will receive if you complete it successfully. Wouldn't that mean you're on the verge of a promotion?
"Youyou, don't worry, I know you're worried about me. I will definitely train hard and not let Dad down or you down. I will come back with honors and be safe and sound. After all, you and our son are still waiting for me at home!" Liu Dekai promised.
"That's more like it..." Mo Youyou had come to terms with it.
Lu Zhengjun was already a regimental commander when she died, but that was the end of her career. As long as Liu Dekai can work hard to surpass the regimental commander, he will be able to walk sideways in front of Su Yueya in the future.
The thought of such a scene filled her with immense satisfaction.
"Okay, you should work hard and strive to become the regimental commander as soon as possible!" Mo Youyou said, and took the initiative to raise her glass and drink with Liu Dekai.
With the encouragement of her family, Mo Youyou changed her mindset.
The meal was enjoyed in a harmonious and pleasant manner.
Mo Cheng kept his word and went to the military base next week. During the meeting, he kept trying to secure opportunities for his son-in-law.
“Commander Zhou, although Liu Dekai is only a battalion commander, he is quite experienced. Over the years, he has only succeeded in carrying out missions and has never failed. I think we can give him a chance this time!” Mo Cheng said.
Everyone knows the relationship between Mo Cheng and Liu Dekai.
But factions within the military are inherently complex. Commander Zhou supported Mo Cheng's actions, since Mo Cheng was essentially one of his men, and this was tantamount to cultivating his own power base. Why wouldn't he be willing to do that?
“Indeed, today’s young people should not be underestimated, and they should be given some opportunities,” Commander Zhou said.
The others watched Commander Zhou's expression and knew that he had agreed, so they all went along with it.
Huadu has four breakthrough points, two of which are in the area bordering Yuguo, and one in the capital.
Based on the importance of the deal, Mo Cheng helped his son-in-law secure one of the four breakthrough points in Huadu.
"Alright, let's arrange it that way then," Commander Zhou decided.
Liu Dekai was very happy when he learned about it.
"Thank you, Dad!" Liu Dekai said excitedly.
"Don't get too excited, kid. The enemy has a deeply entrenched organization in Huadu, so it will definitely be difficult to carry out the plan. We still have a month before we set off. You need to train hard during this time, develop a good battle plan, and absolutely avoid any mistakes, understand?" Mo Cheng instructed.
This mission was different from the previous ones. Although Mo Cheng had fought for Liu Dekai, he was still quite worried.
Better safe than sorry!
"Dad, don't worry, I will definitely train hard during this period!" Liu Dekai patted his chest and promised.
This is for his own sake, so he will never slack off.
An army is raised for a thousand days, but used for only one.
The better they train now, the higher their chances of victory on the battlefield. Liu Dekai understands the priorities and would never risk his life and future.
"Good to know." Mo Cheng patted Liu Dekai on the shoulder and left.
"Congratulations, Battalion Commander Liu!" The soldiers around Liu Dekai were all congratulating him, after all, many of them were envious of this mission opportunity.
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