Chapter 107: Codename, Warehouse, Emergency Mission
“Gao Zhong Dui, how will Chang Ning be arranged from now on?”
Geng Jihui asked.
Everyone had a place to go, but only Chang Ning gave up joining the Lone Wolf Commando Unit for everyone’s sake.
This made Geng Jihui feel somewhat guilty, so he urgently wanted to know how the Captain planned to arrange Chang Ning.
Xiao Zhuang: “Yeah, Gao Zhong Dui, how will Chang Ning be arranged?”
Everyone turned their gazes to Gao Zhong Dui, including Chang Ning.
He gave up joining Wolf Fang, so he definitely wanted to know the Captain’s arrangement for himself now.
“This is still being discussed in a meeting upstairs. For now, Chang Ning’s life and training will still be with everyone.”
Gao Zhong Dui said. He also didn’t know what He Da Dui was thinking.
The Medic frowned slightly: “That means Chang Ning won’t go on missions with us, but his other treatment will be the same as ours.”
“That’s right.”
Hearing Gao Zhong Dui’s answer, everyone fell silent.
They understood that this meant Chang Ning had no opportunity for actual combat until a specific arrangement came down from above.
Everyone knew what that meant for a Special Forces Soldier.
Chang Ning’s heart sank. Without actual combat, there were no military merits, and without military merits, how could he promote his military rank?
If his military rank couldn’t be promoted, his Golden Finger would be useless, and his strength would stagnate.
Although not participating in actual combat meant no danger to life, all things considered, he was still at a loss.
Without actual combat, it would be better to stay in a grassroots frontline military unit. Even going through the motions would promote his military rank, though slower, but better than his future being bleak now.
In summary, participating in Wolf Fang’s selection this time had cost Chang Ning everything!
“It’s fine. I believe the Captain will arrange something for me in the end.”
Chang Ning suppressed the discomfort in his heart and forced a smile.
Everyone could see how forced Chang Ning’s smile was.
“This isn’t fair!
Everyone has seen Chang Ning’s excellence. You can’t just leave him aside because he’s too excellent.
If nothing else works, let Chang Ning take my place!”
Xiao Zhuang was emotional. As good brothers, he couldn’t stand seeing Chang Ning not get the treatment he deserved.
“Xiao Zhuang, calm down. The Captain just hasn’t figured out how to arrange me yet; it’s not that they’re ignoring me.
I’m just going on missions later than you guys.”
Chang Ning comforted Xiao Zhuang, but it was really just comforting himself. He had no idea when he would go on a mission now.
Being too excellent with no suitable position, thus unable to go on missions—this kind of treatment was probably unique to him.
Chang Ning mocked himself in his heart.
“Uh, what is all this?”
Looking at the emotional rookies, Gao Zhong Dui said helplessly: “Did I ever say Chang Ning couldn’t go on missions?”
Right!
Everyone carefully recalled the earlier conversation. Gao Zhong Dui indeed hadn’t said Chang Ning couldn’t go on missions.
“Upstairs just doesn’t want Chang Ning to go on missions with you all, but Chang Ning can do solo missions.
Solo missions can be quite difficult at times, so they require high standards from the personnel executing them.
So next, Chang Ning will undergo the same training as you all, and he has to master skills for all positions.
Chang Ning, the burden on you is heavy!”
“No problem!”
After Gao Zhong Dui finished explaining the next stage’s training plan, Chang Ning finally relaxed.
No matter what, as long as he could participate in actual combat, whether solo or team, he could do it.
Not to mention the training volume being six times that of Xiao Zhuang and the others—even more would be fine.
Who would complain about knowing more skills?
Besides, his profession inherently involved life dangers; learning more skills would increase survival chances.
“Alright, next I’ll tell everyone about the Lone Wolf Special Assault Team and its external name.”
Seeing everyone ready, Gao Zhong Dui continued: “The Lone Wolf Special Assault Team is positioned as the special forces within special forces—a highly secretive elite action team.
This special assault team is a non-existent shadow unit.
Aside from occasionally participating in major exercises, it’s always focused on actual combat.
The Lone Wolf Special Assault Team’s external designation is 026 Logistics Warehouse, and its members externally belong to the Logistics branch of service as Warehouse Keepers.
In our line of work, we execute the most dangerous missions, facing the most ruthless bandits.
They will use the most vicious methods to retaliate against us, targeting not just you personally but everyone connected to you.
So you must firmly remember your external designation and not expose it easily.
Now, you can give yourselves code names. For example, I’m Wild Wolf, Ma Da is Gray Wolf.
Don’t use this code name normally; only use it on missions.”
Coming up with code names—this was fresh!
Normally, everyone joked around with nicknames like Dog Egg or Iron Pillar—friendly ones.
There were also malicious ones not worth mentioning aloud, as they’d get you beaten.
“Gao Zhong Dui, does it have to include the word ‘wolf’?”
Chang Ning played with a blade of grass he’d plucked from the lawn; he needed to clarify this.
“No special requirements.”
After the seven discussed among themselves, they decided to follow the team style. After all, they’d be in the same special assault team as Gao Zhong Dui, so keeping code name styles consistent felt comfortable.
Geng Jihui: “We’ve decided. I’ll be Forest Wolf.”
Xiao Zhuang: “Siberian Wolf.”
Qiang Zi: “Hungry Wolf.”
Lao Pao: “Mountain Wolf.”
Ostrich: “Big-tailed Wolf.”
Medic: “Since Ostrich is Big-tailed Wolf, as his observer, I’ll be Bald-tailed Wolf.”
The Medic’s words made everyone burst out laughing, especially paired with Ostrich’s helpless expression, which made it even funnier.
“What about you, Chang Ning?”
Gao Zhong Dui asked.
Everyone looked at Chang Ning, wondering what code name he would choose.
With Chang Ning’s personality, his code name would surely surprise them.
“My code name will be Sha Po Lang.”
Good grief, Chang Ning didn’t disappoint. This code name was beyond words—it kept the team style while clearly standing out.
Just like the arrangement from above: Chang Ning was part of 026 Logistics Warehouse, but he wasn’t a Lone Wolf Commando Unit member.
“I knew you wouldn’t play straight. We’re all on the ground, and you go straight to the stars with a constellation name.
‘Sha Po Lang’ is the combined name for Seven Kills, Po Jun, and Tan Lang. In《 the I Ching》, they represent turmoil and unrest, usually referring to battles between two armies.
Chang Ning, your code name fits well. We’re soldiers, and Sha Po Lang suits you perfectly.”
Geng Jihui explained the meaning of “Sha Po Lang” to everyone.
He majored in command and combat, so ancient wars were covered, and he had some knowledge of representative star patterns.
In ancient times, people observed stars and divined before battles or important activities.
“Eh, I just came up with the name casually; I didn’t think that much.”
Chang Ning said humbly. Coming up with a perfectly fitting one on the spot wasn’t easy for him.
Gao Zhong Dui: “Alright, grab your luggage. I’ll take you to see where you’ll live and train from now on.”
026 Logistics Warehouse was at the farthest edge of Wolf Fang’s barracks, with jungle right behind the warehouse.
From outside, 026 looked like a fuel storage warehouse. There was a sentry post at the entrance, but it wasn’t strict.
If an uninformed person rashly entered the warehouse, they’d realize things weren’t as simple as they appeared.
Two off-road vehicles slowly approached 026 Logistics Warehouse from afar.
The seven newcomers got out carrying their backpacks, curiously looking around.
Gao Zhong Dui and Ma Da got out from the driver’s seats of the two vehicles.
Wearing sunglasses, Gao Zhong Dui said to the rookies: “Welcome to 026 Logistics Warehouse!”
“It really is a warehouse.”
Ostrich said while surveying their future living place.
“Isn’t that obvious? Our external designation is Logistics Warehouse. You and I are both Warehouse Keepers.
If this isn’t a warehouse, what is it? The Medic was right after all.”
Hearing Chang Ning say the Medic was mocking him again, Ostrich immediately asked: “What bad words did he say about me behind my back this time?”
“What else? Of course, that your brain capacity is small.”
“Chang Ning, you’ve changed! You thick-browed, big-eyed guy are learning bad habits from the Medic.”
Ostrich yelled strangely.
“Quiet!”
Geng Jihui glared at Ostrich with a stern face, scaring Ostrich into silence.
Geng Jihui was usually easygoing, but when he put on a stern face, it meant he was angry, and in that state, he gave no one face.
Ma Da smiled and said to everyone: “Follow me to tour the place, settle your dormitories, and meet the veteran team members.
Some of them were your instructors during the selection training camp.”
“I’ll wait for you in the briefing room.”
With that, Gao Zhong Dui turned a corner and vanished from sight, clearly indicating the warehouse had more than one entrance.
He was quite busy with work; it wasn’t that he was idle without actual combat missions.
For instance, the Lone Wolf Commando Unit’s weapon and ammunition consumption, monthly resource allocations—all required Gao Zhong Dui to negotiate face-to-face with He Da Dui and the Logistics Department head.
Moreover, 026 Logistics Warehouse wasn’t just for the Lone Wolf Commando Unit; it included a large number of Logistics Personnel paired around it.
Don’t underestimate Logistics Personnel as combat teams. This was Wolf Fang—every soldier was a top-notch hero. Any one placed in a grassroots unit would be an elite.
Their training volume was no less than that of ordinary Special Forces Soldiers.
Thus, compiling data daily was a massive task.
Knowing Gao Zhong Dui was busy, Ma Da, as his old partner, was willing to share the burden: “Yes, we’ll be there soon.”
He waved to the rookies, signaling the newcomers to follow him.
The seven shouldered their backpacks, picked up their luggage, and followed Ma Da to the warehouse door.
The door had an electronic code lock. Ma Da entered the code, and the door slowly rose.
The warehouse interior gradually came into view. Chang Ning and the others followed Ma Da to the warehouse’s second floor, where they could see numerous small rooms below.
These rooms covered various life scenarios: office, bedroom, living room…
“Gray Wolf, such a big place can’t just be our dormitory.”
Chang Ning said, looking at the spacious warehouse interior.
Upon observation, this seemed more like a training ground than a dormitory, and the training was indoors.
“Correct, this place serves both training and rest.
And also…”
Before Ma Da finished, Chang Ning saw him cover one ear with his hand, his expression turning serious.
“Got it, I’ll be right there.”
Ma Da lowered his hand, and Chang Ning then noticed the miniature earpiece in his ear.
“Rookies, you’re lucky today. Right after joining Lone Wolf, you get a chance to go on a mission with us!”
“!”×7
The seven were stunned at first, then reacted with excited expressions.
This was actual combat—who wouldn’t be excited?
Ma Da led everyone outside the warehouse. Gao Zhong Dui had already assembled Lone Wolf A Team, with veteran members’ faces painted in camouflage.
Seeing this, the newcomers quickly lined up behind the veterans.
“Here, put these on.”
Gao Zhong Dui distributed headsets to everyone. Due to the sudden event and no time for the newcomers to apply camouflage paint, headsets would have to do.
Gao Zhong Dui: “Newbies joining—veterans, don’t drop the ball!”
A Team members: “Yes!”
Gao Zhong Dui: “Depart!”
Under Gao Zhong Dui’s lead, everyone boarded the helicopter. This mission’s location was a small county town under Donghai City.
“Gray Wolf, what’s the situation?”
Chang Ning whispered to Gray Wolf beside him, but the usually good-tempered Gray Wolf glared at him.
“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t!”
Then Gray Wolf said to the other six newcomers: “You all remember too—this mission, you only bring eyes and ears. No talking!”
