Chapter 158: Lone Wolf Internal Showdown
Whether it was Chang Ning or Lin Miaomiao, for both of them, this incident was just a minor episode in their life journey, not even worth calling scenery.
After all, the two weren’t that familiar, just casual acquaintances.
“Sure, you go out and chat up a little girl, while we comrades were worried sick for you before, afraid something unexpected would happen, and you’d end up in a grave by accident.”
Chang Ning had just squeezed into the small jeep when Ostrich winked at him, his eyes full of gossip, just short of writing “I want to know what you chatted about with that little girl” on his face.
Everyone focused their gazes on Chang Ning, even Geng Jihui driving kept glancing at Chang Ning’s reaction through the rearview mirror from time to time.
“Come on, aren’t you guys too gossipy? Besides, the girl is just in junior high, at most 14 or 15 years old. I’m not that much of a beast.”
Chang Ning was quite annoyed by Ostrich’s question, but to be fair, Lin Miaomiao would be quite pretty when grown up, with a good personality too. But right now, she was too young; he wasn’t a pervert.
Even after getting slapped by Chang Ning and grimacing in pain, Ostrich didn’t take it seriously; a little injury was nothing compared to the gossip.
As a comrade, he of course knew Chang Ning’s character; maybe not exactly Liu Xiahui, but he could pat his chest and say he was an upright young man with sound values.
The reason Ostrich did this was that everyone had seen Chang Ning leaning comfortably on the railing chatting with the female classmate and had discussed it together; consider it punishment for deceiving their emotions.
“Then tell us what you chatted about! If you don’t, there’ll be big trouble. This is a style issue!”
Qiang Zi urged Chang Ning.
“Yeah, spill it quick, you’re killing me!”
Xiao Zhuang in the passenger seat couldn’t stand Chang Ning’s dawdling and turned around to say.
“Hey, I’m not saying. What are you gonna do about it?”
Pushed to the limit, Chang Ning instead didn’t want to say; of course, he also meant to tease these guys on purpose.
“Not saying means you have a guilty conscience. Chang Ning, this is a style issue. If Gao Zhong Dui or He Da Dui found out, the consequences would be dire.
Chang Ning, you better think it over.”
Afraid Chang Ning didn’t know the severity, Geng Jihui mentioned several similar incidents in a row; the serious one was still sitting in jail.
With Chang Ning acting like this, everyone felt it was a sign of guilt, and their expressions immediately turned serious.
Seeing everyone somewhat misunderstanding him, Chang Ning knew he had to come clean now.
Although he and Lin Miaomiao were completely innocent, being forced like this felt really unpleasant.
Since it was unpleasant, Chang Ning would say it; they were all good brothers who could entrust their lives to each other, so just speak directly.
If worse came to worst, they could go to the combat training gym and spar.
Most conflicts in the world are caused by untimely communication or no communication at all.
“I can tell you, but there’s one thing we need to get straight upfront.”
Ostrich asked: “What?”
“If you want to know what I chatted about with that little girl, you could just ask me directly, right? We’re all good brothers; there’s nothing we can’t say. But don’t put a shit pot on my head! I respond to kindness, not force.”
Qiang Zi and Geng Jihui looked embarrassed; Chang Ning was pointing it out to them.
Geng Jihui: “Sorry, I won’t do it again.”
Qiang Zi: “Me too!”
Seeing the two were somewhat sincere, Chang Ning slowly said: “You just want to know what I said to her, right? Please listen as I explain slowly.”
After saying that, Chang Ning pretentiously stroked his nonexistent beard.
“Spit it out already!”
Lao Pao couldn’t stand Chang Ning’s posturing and couldn’t help giving him a big slap; the others inwardly cheered Lao Pao as the upright official ridding them of harm.
“Alright, alright, I’ll say it right now.”
Chang Ning rubbed his head and said aggrievedly: “Actually, we didn’t say much. She just wanted to know my identity. You know, our hunter camouflage is very cool.”
“You didn’t tell her, did you?”
Ostrich blurted out without thinking.
“You think I’m you? My security awareness is top-notch!”
Chang Ning shot Ostrich a disdainful look; now everyone knew Ostrich was pursuing Xia Lan, and Chang Ning marveled at her good temper with his persistent clinging.
Before Ostrich could retort, Chang Ning continued: “I told her my unit’s security level is high, so some things can’t be disclosed.
Then you guys came; I really didn’t say anything to her. Besides, what would I have to say to a little girl?
Talk military? She didn’t seem interested; discuss other things, but we just met, no common ground.”
Seeing Chang Ning didn’t seem to be deceiving them, the crowd didn’t press further.
They all knew pushing more wouldn’t yield anything; when Chang Ning didn’t want to say something, it was hard to pry it out of him.
Once the matter was cleared up, it lost its fun; with their gossip itch scratched, they didn’t pester Chang Ning anymore.
Except for Geng Jihui miserably driving, the rest were resting; after all, everyone was tired today.
Parachuting and searching the mountains for half a day for Chang Ning; how could they not be tired?
Back at Wolf Fang, He Da Dui and Gao Zhong Dui saw Chang Ning was fine, gave a few instructions, and let him go rest.
No matter what, Chang Ning had only trained for three days; not breaking any limbs was already good, plus he was blown off course by the wind; He Da Dui really couldn’t blame him.
“Aren’t you going to work? Why are you following me?”
He Da Dui saw Gao Zhong Dui sticking to him and turned to ask.
“There’s something I want to discuss with you.”
Gao Zhong Dui said with an ugly smile.
“What is it? Private matters after work; for public affairs, write a report and I’ll approve it.”
After saying that, he turned to leave but was held back by Gao Zhong Dui.
“Wait, Captain, let me run it by you first. If you don’t agree, I won’t write the report; you know I hate writing that stuff the most.”
“Fine, let’s hear it. But keep it short.”
He Zhijun led Gao Zhong Dui to the shade to see what he would say.
“Group B has trained for so long; honestly, I was very satisfied with the overall hostage rescue operation last time.
As a new team, and except for Chang Ning, none had actual combat experience. To have such standout performance the first time was already great.
After returning, we did targeted training for the shortcomings…”
“Stop! If you want to report training results, go write a report first and I’ll read it; no need to drag me into it.”
He Da Dui saw Gao Zhong Dui not getting to the point and thought he was there to report work, saying displeasedly.
“Captain, I want to hold an internal Lone Wolf contest between Group A and Group B, deciding red and blue sides by draw.
At that time, I’d also trouble you to be the referee.”
Afraid He Da Dui would leave, Gao Zhong Dui quickly stated his plan.
