Having just finished a video conference, Gao Lie stretched out his stiff arms and waved to the several company cadres below, "The meeting is dismissed!"
Soon, only Gao Lie and Han Wei were left in the conference room.
The projector was still on, and there was a humming sound all around. The room was dimly lit, but no one stood up to open the closed curtains.
Neither of them moved, Gao Lie's arms were supporting the back of the chair next to him, his head was tilted back, and his stern facial features showed deep tiredness.
Han Wei sat upright, looking at the large still screen. His originally bright eyes had long been blank.
After an unknown amount of time, Han Wei came to his senses. He stood up, turned off the projector and computer equipment, returned to his original position, took out a pack of cigarettes, took one out and put it on his lips, then threw the cigarette case towards the opposite table.
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Han Wei lit up his cigarette, took a long puff, and then followed the curling white smoke and said to Gao Lie, who was as stiff as a stone sculpture opposite: "It's my turn tonight, and you stay to look after the house."
"No need." Gao Lie straightened up and declined the political commissar's kindness while taking out a cigarette.
Tonight's action is very important. He is the commander-in-chief of the military region. How can he change generals before the battle and affect the overall situation?
The two of them were silent for a while. Han Wei looked at the heroic and calm face hidden behind the light, and boldly tried to test: "Xue Ying..."
Han Wei only said three words and couldn't continue asking, because Gao Lie's face looked very bad, and the temperature in the room seemed to have suddenly dropped to freezing point.
Han Wei, who is engaged in ideological and political work, has always been good at observing people's opinions and prescribing the right medicine, but Han Wei knew that his ill-timed question had touched upon Gao Lie's minefield again.
Not just Gao Lie, currently, the word "Xue Ying" is a taboo for the entire Tianying and even the direct leaders of the military region.
In Han Wei's more than 20 years of military life, he has met all kinds of soldiers with different personalities, tempers, and behavior styles, but he has never met anyone like Xue Ying.
She is so outstanding, dignified, beautiful, and generous. She has extraordinary temperament, perseverance, and outstanding military skills. She is full of praise in all aspects. She is a rare top military talent in recent years.
But no gold is pure, and no man is perfect.
No matter how good a person is, there will be times when he is defeated by the disasters and ups and downs in life.
The entire month of February became the darkest period in Skyhawk's history, and the harm caused by violent terrorist incidents was more serious than they expected.
The fifth team that was performing the mission at that time, except for the sacrifice of the red eagle and the hospitalization of the young eagle, the other three people are currently in a state of inactivity.
Especially for Xue Ying, she actually refused to participate in the second-class merit award ceremony. If he and Gao Lie hadn't risked punishment to cover it up for her, I'm afraid she would have left Tianying right now.
Soldiers regard honor as their highest pursuit, live for honor, and fight for honor.
But she gave up the precious opportunity so easily.
Those glittering things seemed worthless in front of her. What she valued was only two words, friendship.
Friendship.
Yes, just like Gao Lie said, she values ​​friendship more important than life.
She is just that kind of person. From the independent and strong Gong Xue in her youth to the female special forces soldier who dominates the military today, she has always regarded the friendship between relatives and friends as the deepest and most important thing.
Hong Ying is not only a comrade she lives with day and night, but also a person who can be called a confidant.
Hong Ying sacrificed his life heroically to save her. The deep-seated pain of losing a loved one will instantly change and affect her future outlook on life and world.
Most importantly, it will destroy the faith she relies on to survive.
Just as he worried, Xue Ying fell silent after returning to the group.
No one knows what she was thinking and doing when she was locked up in a single dormitory. The only time she went out in my memory, she was so angry that Gao Lie was rejected when he wanted to send her away.
She did not communicate with anyone at all, including her husband Gao Lie, who was also excluded by her. And after the accident, she never went back to her newly renovated home.
She wrapped herself up like a cicada and hid herself.
Gao Lie could only watch from a distance, silently caring, but he could never get close.
"This mission is over, I would like to apply for leave." Gao Lie broke the silence, put out the cigarette butt with one hand, and stood up while rubbing his brow with the other hand.
Han Wei was obviously stunned, and then he smiled with understanding and expressed his support: "I agree! It's time for you to take a good vacation! Don't worry, I will talk to Minister Tan." Tan Xueqin is Tianying's direct leader, and he
He is Gray Eagle's father. He must sell this reputation.
Gao Lie walked to the window and opened the curtains. The window was not closed. The warm spring breeze mixed with the smell of fresh vegetation came to his face. On the sunny training ground, the soldiers of the two squadrons were going about their daily routine.
training.
He took a deep breath of the warm air, put his arms on the window lattice, and sighed softly: "Spring is here."
Han Wei smiled meaningfully and said: "Yes... spring glory is not something to be let down in vain!"
Gao Lie thought thoughtfully for a while, then suddenly turned around and called Han Wei, who was packing his things to leave: "How many days can a team member take leave at most at a time?"
Han Wei looked at him and said, "Half a month."
Gao Lie turned around and started packing his folders, "Then I'll ask for leave for Xueying for half a month. After half a month, we will return to the team together."
Han Wei can't keep up with the rhythm. Does Xue Ying also want to take a vacation? Go out with him? Where to go?
He thought that Gao Lie was simply tired and wanted to rest at home and enlighten Xue Ying.
Seeing that the situation was not what he imagined, he chased after him, "Are you and Xueying going back to Beijing? If you go back, ask Xiao Wang to book tickets for you!"
Gao Lie stopped, smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about it, we have our own place to go."
Han Wei also laughed, he punched Gao Lie, and complained: "I don't care about you!" Xue Ying and Gao Lie's current state does not seem to be suitable for going out.
Gao Lie shook his head and smiled, "Don't worry, she won't kick me off the bed!"
The two of them talked and went downstairs to where the sentry was standing guard. At the same time, they stopped to return the salute to the sentry.
The sound of military boots hitting the ground was heard not far away, and soon it was in front of us.
Leng Ruobing led a thin lieutenant in training uniform over.
The lieutenant was carrying a huge backpack. When he saw Gao Lie and Han Wei, his expression suddenly became very excited.
Without waiting for Leng Ruobing's introduction, the lieutenant had already rushed over. He stood at attention with a bang and saluted Gao Lie and Han Wei: "Hello, chief! My name is Hu Ke, and I am a new military doctor. Please take good care of me in the future, chief!"
Leng Ruobing, who had already heard Hu Ke's tone of voice, didn't look so broken yet, but Gao Lie and Han Wei both frowned.
They looked at each other, Hook, the medic, the new guy?
Why are you talking like this!!
What was even more unexpected was that Hook, who spoke like a sissy, asked in a familiar manner: "Chief, let me ask someone, does our brigade have a female special forces soldier named Gong Xue?"