On the first day of June, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the sparkling sea, and the golden halo made the air in Genoa full of the taste of happiness.
Fang Lang was taking his sisters to his newly bought sea view villa to let them experience the delicious Chinese food when a phone call came in.
"Fang, the expeditionary force headquarters has issued an order. Go to the navy headquarters at nine o'clock tomorrow morning to receive the order."
Colonel Parisi's slightly excited voice came out.
"Colonel Parisi, what specific orders do you mean?"
Two weeks had passed since the last time they discussed going to the Pacific battlefield in General Morais' office. During this time, Fang Lang had also asked Colonel Parisi about the progress of the matter.
However, the reply I received was that they were still communicating and I needed to wait patiently.
Fang Lang thought that there was no hope, but he didn't expect that when he was immersed in the gentle land, he suddenly received a notification and didn't know what the specific result was.
"I'm not very clear about the specific situation. I only know that Rear Admiral Friedrich Crook, Chief of the Naval General Staff, will come in person to convey the new order to you. You are required to wait at the Expeditionary Force Naval Headquarters at 9 a.m. tomorrow."
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Although Colonel Parisi did not know the details of the matter, the fact that it was Rear Admiral Crook, Chief of the Navy's General Staff, who came from Brazil to read out the order personally showed the importance of the order.
Looking at the two girls sitting next to him, Fang Lang smiled and said:
"Okay! I hope there will be some good news. I thought the matter was all over! I will report on time tomorrow morning."
Colonel Parisi smiled when he heard Fang Lang's words and said:
"This kind of major issue between countries cannot be decided in just a few words. It definitely requires repeated communication and consideration of the interests of all parties before a consensus can be reached.
Two weeks has passed very quickly. Remember to be alert tomorrow. Major General Crook is a commander who pays great attention to military appearance and discipline. Don't be too casual tomorrow. That's all! See you tomorrow."
After finishing the call with Colonel Parisi, Fang Lang reached out and patted the sofa beside him. Sister Lilith sat down on both sides naturally and leaned on Fang Lang.
"Dear, are you leaving again?"
Before Fang Lang could speak, Lilith had already taken Fang Lang's left arm and asked.
Feeling the softness on his arm, Fang Lang's heart was filled with tenderness, and he said with a little reluctance:
"Yes! It should be a new order. This time I may be away for about three months. You must study hard!"
"Ah? So long? I don't want you to leave, okay?"
Before Fang Lang could speak, Vivian said in a tender voice as her right arm was tightly hugged.
Seeing the two girls' reluctant expressions, Fang Lang gently stroked their backs and said with a smile:
"Don't worry! Three months will pass quickly. You must study hard and try to pass the exam this time. I will come to you directly after my mission is completed."
"If we do pass the exam, won't it be harder to see you?"
Vivian's face was full of displeasure. After all, she was still a young girl. She had just lived with Fang Lang as conjoined twins for two weeks, and now they had to separate suddenly. She was definitely reluctant.
Lilith is older, her thinking is more mature, and she can deal with the brief separation between lovers more rationally.
"Okay, Vivian! Fang is a soldier and we are still at war. We should not become an obstacle to him. Fang will definitely be reluctant to leave us. We just need to pray for Fang every day and hope that he can return safely. Don't make too many other requests."
After hearing Lilith's words, Fang Lang kissed them both on the forehead with some distress before saying:
"If love lasts forever, why should we be together day and night? This is a poem from my hometown, I give it to you. Don't worry! The war will be over soon, and there will be no more danger.
I will visit you when you are studying, and when you graduate, I will bring you together, build a big house, and live a shameless life together every day.
Each of you will give me two little babies, and we will sit in the afterglow of the sunset and watch the children running on the beach, just like we are doing now. Okay?"
Fang Lang's words made the two of them fall into deep yearning, as if their children were really running and playing on the beach not far away. Longing could not help but appear on their faces.
When Fang Lang finished tidying up and was ready to go out, the two women were still lying naked on the bed, sleeping soundly. Fang Lang kissed them lightly on the forehead and quietly left the room.
He drove to the expeditionary naval headquarters by himself, heading for the sunrise. The breeze from the seaside carried the fresh scent of flowers. Looking at the rising sun not far away, Fang Lang had a feeling that there should be good news today. He couldn't help but start looking forward to today's orders.
Fang Lang came to the headquarters and nodded to the officers he knew and didn't know. During this period, Fang Lang often came to the Navy Headquarters when he was working. After all, this was now their own base.
All naval officers knew that although this young Asian man still held the rank of major, it would not be long before he was promoted.
After all, this young man is the only captain in the Brazilian Navy with a record of sinking ships in actual combat, and his destroyer is the most advanced warship in Brazil.
Such a young man must have a bright future. Even many young naval officers and soldiers hope to be transferred to serve under him, not because he is handsome.
Rather, it was because he could lead them to victory. The army was a place where strength was very important, and whoever could lead them to victory would gain their loyalty.
The Brazilian naval headquarters in Genoa is a two-story fortress-like building that should have a history of hundreds of years. Parisi's office is at the innermost part of the east side of the second floor.
The space is large, and the entire naval headquarters does not have many personnel. After all, the Brazilian Expeditionary Navy has only a small number of people. However, as an occupying force, they have the right to requisition an address in Italy that they deem appropriate as an office.
Parisi's office door was not closed, Fang Lang knocked a few times and walked in. Fang Lang and Parisi's relationship no longer required any formalities, and both parties were very casual.
Seeing Parisi looking at a document, Fang Lang didn't say much and went straight to the reception area in front to make coffee.
"Don't just think about yourself, kid. Make me a cup too. It's still early, we don't need to rush."
Parisi said casually.
"Well! Where's your orderly? Ask him to get me some bread from the dining room. I haven't had breakfast yet! I'm a little hungry."
Before Parisi could speak, the orderly who had just walked into the office with a kettle said:
"Sir, please wait a moment! I'll get it for you right away."
The orderly also knew that Fang Lang and Parisi had a very close relationship, so he answered without hesitation.
Fang Lang smiled and nodded at him:
"Thank you for your hard work. See if there are any eggs and bring me two. Thank you!"
The orderly nodded with a smile on his face and said:
"Okay, sir, right over."
Looking at the orderly leaving, Colonel Parisi said with a smile:
"Why, you're interested in my orderly too?"
Fang Lang handed Colonel Parisi a cup of coffee and said with a smile:
"No, I just envy you for having both an adjutant and an orderly. It's so comfortable that you don't have to do anything yourself."
Parisi also put down the documents in his hand, stood up, took a sip of coffee, and walked over to sit next to Fang Lang.
"Don't worry! You will have these soon. Your rank of colonel will not be blocked, and there will definitely be a clear result this time."
Fang Lang stirred the coffee cup with a spoon, smelling the aroma of pure coffee, and said casually:
"Oh! Have you received the clear message?"
"I can't hear any news from above right now, but there are some rumors coming from below. But I'm not sure about their accuracy, so let's not talk about it. Once the order is read out, everything will be clear."
After saying that, he blew away the hot steam on the coffee and took a sip.
"Well, I'm not in a hurry."
"I heard from my brother that your family is making a big splash in Rio Grande do Sul! They opened three factories, and my brother was praised for it."
What Colonel Parisi was talking about was the penicillin production equipment and the pesticide and fertilizer manufacturing equipment that Fang Lang purchased from the United States. After communication between Fang Xinshui and the Alegre City Government, they have officially settled in Alegre.
In addition, small-scale trial production can be started at the end of July.
"Hey! Just a little business. What's the matter with you?"
In fact, Colonel Parisi's retirement was forced upon him, not his own will. Since he was on the wrong side, there was nothing to complain about.
He was thankful to be able to withdraw safely. Although he was reluctant, he was powerless to change it. Fortunately, he met a dark horse like Fang Lang, who was able to take over some of the low-ranking officers who followed him, so that they would not have to leave in disgrace.
Listening to Fang Lang's question, he smiled and shook his head:
"I don't have such a large amount of capital. I have already bought a farm and I am ready to go back and be a leisurely farmer."
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