Chapter 239: Commander Lei Feels A Chill Down His Back
Speaking unintentionally, but listening with intent.
When Gao Zhong Dui mentioned Lei Keming, Chang Ning silently cursed himself for being stupid in his heart.
How could he have forgotten Lei Keming? He had clearly reminded himself at the beginning not to let his guard down.
Could it be because he was solely focused on taking out the Blue Team Headquarters?
Chang Ning, oh Chang Ning, aiming too high is no good. Look, if Gao Zhong Dui hadn’t brought it up this time, he would have forgotten such a big shot like Lei Keming.
Mentioning Lei Keming, a bold plan formed in Chang Ning’s mind.
“Gao Zhong Dui, if you get captured, as old comrades, would Lei Keming show up to see you?”
Chang Ning’s intentions were as obvious as abacus beads hitting Gao Zhong Dui’s face; Gao Zhong Dui knew right away what the kid was planning.
Hui Lang nearby was also marveling at Chang Ning’s leaping thinking—truly young people dare to think and act!
Clearly one second ago he was being relentlessly pursued like a homeless dog, and the next second he was thinking of decapitating the Black Tiger Special Forces.
Impressive!
At first glance, anyone would think Chang Ning’s idea had a success probability close to zero, given their situation lacked any conditions for a counterattack.
As soon as they were discovered by the Blue Team, exiting the exercise would be the only outcome, with no exceptions.
The most difficult aspects of this matter were two: whether Lei Keming would appear (no one could guarantee it), and how Chang Ning could ensure he wasn’t discovered by the Blue Team while in stealth.
Gao Zhong Dui and Hui Lang never doubted Chang Ning’s sniper technique, which had been praised by top snipers Vulture Cai Xiaochun and Han Guang.
The main concern was Chang Ning being discovered while in stealth, because the place where they were taken to see Lei Keming would surely be surrounded by Black Tiger personnel.
Black Tiger was far more professional than the Blue Team’s capture team, especially in dealing with special forces soldiers.
It was obvious that suitable sniper positions would be heavily guarded, and any movement would prompt immediate checks.
Under such strict surveillance, Gao Zhong Dui had little confidence in Chang Ning.
Another point: after Chang Ning fired, he would inevitably be exposed, surrounded by Blue Team and Black Tiger Special Forces personnel—Chang Ning couldn’t escape unless he could turn invisible or fly away.
In that case, wouldn’t they be like buying two and getting a thousand miles delivery of heads?
Gao Zhong Dui thought it over and saw it as a high-risk plan; whether it was high reward, he couldn’t figure out yet.
Was trading their three lives for Lei Keming’s head worth it?
“This, I can’t guarantee he’ll definitely show up.”
Whether Lei Keming appeared depended mainly on his mood and how busy his work was.
What if the Blue Team Commander called him for a meeting? These were unpredictable things, and Gao Zhong Dui didn’t dare guarantee Lei Keming would have time to see him.
“Kid, don’t think about those unrealistic things. While Wild Wolf and I attract firepower ahead, hurry up and find a way to slip away.”
Hui Lang advised Chang Ning to abandon his impractical fantasies and honestly follow the plan.
“Alright.”
Seeing both disagree with his plan, Chang Ning had no choice but to give up.
Even the most meticulous plan needed cooperation, and unfortunately, the two key action personnel didn’t think much of it.
What could Chang Ning do?
“We’ve covered what needed covering. Running into you this time is a pleasant surprise—at least I don’t have to worry about you bunch of stinking kids anymore.
Hurry up and go.”
Gao Zhong Dui waved his hand while speaking, urging Chang Ning to leave quickly.
They’d stayed here too long; the Blue Team weren’t fools and would surely follow the traces they’d left along the way.
Maybe the Blue Team was already in the vicinity now, except it was dark and the surroundings weren’t clear.
If it were daytime, the three wouldn’t dare stop in the encirclement to exchange intelligence and make plans.
Not long after Gao Zhong Dui and Hui Lang turned to leave, Chang Ning, who had gone ahead first, stood back at the spot where the three had discussed the plan.
“A major, a second lieutenant, and a non-commissioned officer in exchange for a colonel—Gao Zhong Dui, I think this deal is a good one.”
Staring at Gao Zhong Dui’s receding back, Chang Ning muttered to himself.
Of course he understood the concerns Gao Zhong Dui and Hui Lang had about his plan, but what plan in the world had a 100% success rate? Everything was unknown until the result.
Chang Ning thought it was worth gambling on.
He naturally had his own trump card: memories from before his rebirth.
In his memories, Lei Keming did show up when A Group was captured, talked briefly with Gao Zhong Dui, and asked A Group about B Group’s whereabouts.
Though the original plot had changed due to his existence, it still had reference value.
At least Xiao Ying was still assigned with Xiao Fei to the Military Region General Hospital as nurses, and Ostrich still met his Staff Officer Xia.
This was why Chang Ning, despite realizing the original plot had changed, was still willing to reference it.
If everything went as Chang Ning envisioned, it would be fine; later, Gao Zhong Dui would likely go easy on him for the sake of Lei Keming’s “head.”
If it didn’t go smoothly, even turning it into a thousand miles head delivery as Gao Zhong Dui feared, Lei Keming would probably be thrilled.
Of course, the happier Lei Keming was, the angrier Gao Zhong Dui would be in contrast.
This meant the punishment Chang Ning faced afterward would be severe; military court or immediate discharge were unlikely, but a disciplinary action was inevitable.
Considering his defiance of orders, Chang Ning expected his disciplinary action to be the most severe level—possibly army-wide criticism notice plus confinement.
“Hiss~
It would affect his future prospects.”
If hit with an army-wide criticism notice, the reputation he’d built would be impacted, and future awards, evaluations, and advanced commendations would be set back.
Thinking of this, Chang Ning hesitated again.
At this moment, Chang Ning thought of many things, with images of people he’d intersected with since rebirth flashing in his mind.
Xi Wa, single-mindedly aiming to be the King of Soldiers.
Xiao Zhuang, searching for a wife.
Miao Lian, the soldier fanatic.
And Chen Pai, who had prepared for special forces since school days…
So many people—his comrades were all so pure, none considering their futures or rather, they hadn’t thought deeply about it.
Like Chen Pai, he’d trained himself into ankylosing spondylitis but still wouldn’t give up.
As a grassroots officer, didn’t he know how his condition affected his future? His unit was field army—what future for an officer who might not stand up anytime?
Even so, he kept striving and fighting for his dream.
Surrounded by such pure people, Chang Ning felt ashamed of his own inferiority.
“Forget it, it’s just a disciplinary action. I’m not even 20 yet, still young, no fear!”
Right, as long as it didn’t go to military court or force immediate discharge, there was still opportunity.
Youth was Chang Ning’s sharpest weapon.
“Commander Lei, I’m coming.”
Chang Ning followed the traces Gao Zhong Dui deliberately left for the Blue Team.
He didn’t show himself to meet Gao Zhong Dui and the others—wandering in front of Gao Zhong Dui now would be asking for a beating.
At this time, Lei Keming, bent over studying the map of the red and blue sides’ military deployments, felt a chill on his back.
“He Da Dui, you wouldn’t be talking about me, would you?”
Lei Keming’s eyes were full of amusement; this time he’d thoroughly crippled Lone Wolf.
That was He Zhijun’s heart and soul—letting him grumble a bit was fine.
Thinking of He Da Dui’s dark face, especially his displeasure upon learning of his handiwork, made Lei Keming want to laugh.
