With his family watching, Lu Cheng hurried out the door with Xiao Yichen and Gao Lechuan.
Along the way, the car sped along the streets in the winter morning, and the trees on both sides quickly receded, but Lu Cheng's mind was not at all on the scenery outside the window.
He kept recalling every detail of the last mission in his mind, wondering what key questions the old leader would ask, or whether there were deeper reasons behind this summons.
Xiao Yichen caught a glimpse of Lu Cheng's solemn expression in the rearview mirror and said to him in comfort, "Brother Cheng, don't worry too much. We completed the mission beautifully last time. The old commander must value your ability. Maybe he has some new important arrangements."
Gao Lechuan also echoed: "Yes, Captain Lu, with your ability, you can handle any problem with ease."
Lu Cheng nodded slightly, with a faint smile on his face: "I'm not worried that I can't handle it, I just don't want to disappoint the old leader's expectations, and I don't want my family to worry about me anymore."
The car soon arrived at the military district headquarters. Lu Cheng took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and walked into the building with steady steps.
Led by Xiao Yichen and Gao Lechuan, they came to the old chief's office. Lu Cheng raised his hand and knocked on the door. After receiving a response, he opened the door and walked in.
The old chief and his deputy were standing in front of the desk, looking at the military map on the wall. Hearing the footsteps, he turned around with a kind smile on his face: "Lu Cheng, you are here, come and sit down."
Lu Cheng saluted with a standard military salute, then sat down at the old leader's signal.
The old leader looked at him with sharp eyes and said slowly: "Lu Cheng, I also heard that you returned to the Gong family this time to trace your roots. Congratulations on finding your roots."
Lu Cheng hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you for your concern, Chief. I am also very happy to be back at the Gong family."
The old leader changed the subject: "However, the reason I asked you to come this time is still for work. Although the mission you carried out last time was successful, some problems were exposed during the mission, and the superiors attach great importance to it. I want to hear your truest experience at that time."
Lu Cheng sat up straight, looked focused, and began to describe the details of the mission in a clear and orderly manner, including the difficulties encountered, the coping strategies, and the areas he thought could be improved.
The old leader nodded from time to time and asked some sharp questions, which Lu Cheng answered seriously one by one.
Just when the old chief thought he had asked everything clearly, the adjutant beside him spoke.
"Lu Cheng, that's not right! You seem to have missed something! You didn't tell me what weapon you used to defeat ten people with one?"
When Lu Cheng heard this, his heart sank. Could it be that his superiors knew that Lin Yuexi was shooting at the enemy with a heavy machine gun?
This matter is so unbelievable that I don't know how to explain it.
Lu Cheng's nerves tensed up instantly, but he tried his best to remain calm on the surface, and his mind was quickly thinking of a countermeasure.
He raised his eyes to look at the adjutant, then quickly glanced at the old chief, only to see that the old chief narrowed his eyes slightly, with inquiry and scrutiny in his eyes.
Lu Cheng cleared his throat and spoke slowly: "Report to the commander, the situation was urgent at the time, the battlefield situation changed rapidly, and the use of weapons was also flexibly deployed according to the actual situation.
As for defeating ten with one, it was more due to the tacit cooperation of the team and the accurate grasp of the battlefield environment."
He tried to steer the conversation toward teamwork and avoid the crucial details of the weapons.
The adjutant was not relenting. He took a step forward and folded his hands over his chest. "Lu Cheng, we have investigated and found that the firepower at that time far exceeded the conventional equipment. Otherwise, you alone would not be able to deal with so many enemies unless someone helps you. You should tell us who this person is. We should give him credit!"
Lu Cheng secretly groaned in his heart. He knew very well that once Lin Yuexi's involvement was exposed, the weapons and machinery in her personal space would be what every country desired.
If I tell it myself, it will not only bring her trouble, but may also trigger a series of unpredictable consequences.
After a brief silence, Lu Cheng decided to avoid the main issue: "At that time, we found a small number of weapons left by the enemy in a hidden stronghold, among which was a modified firearm with greater power. I also took the risk of using it in a desperate situation, which turned the tide of the battle."
As he spoke, he observed the reactions of the old chief and his adjutant.
The old leader frowned slightly, thought for a moment and then asked, "Where is the weapon now?"
Lu Cheng was well prepared and answered calmly: "After the mission was over, considering that the weapons were of unknown origin and posed potential risks, I had them properly destroyed in accordance with regulations to prevent them from falling into the hands of criminals."
The adjutant wanted to ask more, but the old commander waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's leave it at that for now. Lu Cheng, your report will be very helpful for our subsequent strategic adjustments."
Lu Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and saluted: "Thank you for your trust, Chief. This is what I should do."
The old commander stood up, walked to Lu Cheng, and patted him on the shoulder: "You are an excellent soldier, and the organization has always been paying attention to you. I hope you will continue to maintain it and make greater contributions to the country and the people."
Lu Cheng straightened his back and responded firmly: "Yes, Chief! I will definitely live up to the organization's expectations!"
When he left the office, Lu Cheng's forehead was covered with sweat.
Xiao Yichen and Gao Lechuan came over and seeing his expression, they knew that the conversation just now was not an easy one.
The three of them walked out of the military district headquarters silently. Lu Cheng knew that although he had gotten away with it temporarily this time, there might be more difficult problems waiting for him in the future, and Lin Yuexi's secret had to be kept even more closely.
After getting in the car, Lu Cheng leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest. He seemed calm, but his heart was still churning.
Xiao Yichen started the car and glanced at Lu Cheng through the rearview mirror. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Brother Cheng, did the old commander and the others give you any trouble?" Lu Cheng opened his eyes and forced a smile, "It's okay. They just asked about the details of the mission. Some of the questions were tricky."
Gao Lechuan also turned around and said with concern: "Captain Lu, if you have any difficulties, don't bear it alone, we are all here."
Lu Cheng nodded, feeling a warm feeling in his heart, but he didn't say anything more.
The car drove slowly towards the Gong family. Along the way, Lu Cheng's thoughts drifted back to the little details of his acquaintance with Lin Yuexi.
He knew that Lin Yuexi's secret was their common protection, and once it was leaked, the consequences would be disastrous. He secretly made up his mind to protect her no matter what happened in the future.
When Lu Cheng returned to the Gong family, he opened the door and saw Lin Yuexi and her family waiting anxiously in the living room. Seeing him come back, the worry in Lin Yuexi's eyes instantly turned into surprise, and she walked up to him quickly: "You are finally back, how are you, is everything okay?"
Lu Cheng smiled and held her hand, saying softly, "It's okay, don't worry."
Gong Qiheng and Ye Shihan also stepped forward, their eyes full of concern.
Lu Cheng comforted his family members one by one, but he knew in his heart that the burden on his shoulders had become heavier.
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