In the territorial waters of country G, aboard the deck of a massive aircraft carrier, the strike team that had completed their mission returned.
Four members stood in a row, facing the captain of this aircraft carrier, Luo Haiyong, the commander of the Navy’s First Group Army.
His stern and sharp gaze swept over them, causing a tempest to brew over the otherwise calm sea surface.
"Reporting to the commander, ’Osprey’ assault team, Tang Xiaohua, Song Yangling, Qin Shu, Feng Hua, Cong Han have successfully rescued the hostages and captured three illegal border crossers, killing two. Our team member Qin Shu is injured. Over."
Tang Xiaohua, dressed in light blue combat camouflage, bore the smell of gunpowder and dirt from the battlefield.
The helmet still had undisturbed adornments of armed greenery.
"Tang Xiaohua, step forward!"
Tang Xiaohua took a step forward and saluted.
Her gaze was straight ahead, unwavering and pure.
Luo Haiyong paced back and forth before her, narrowing a pair of heavy-lidded eyes... The hair mixed with silver strands pressed under the brim of his navy cap.
The hearts of the other team members were in their throats.
Though they had completed the mission, Qin Shu and Song Yangling’s errors had turned the villages on Jiangsong Island into a battlefield.
Although there were no casualties, the property loss of the natives was significant, and some crops were also destroyed.
Surely, the commander would hold them accountable, but... the blame should not fall on the captain!
Qin Shu had been sent for treatment as soon as he returned, and Song Yangling was not someone who shirked responsibility. Seeing Luo Haiyong’s displeasure, he felt uneasy, knowing that Luo Haiyong was sure to blame Captain Xiao Hua!
Song Yangling took a deep breath and stepped forward,
"Reporting to the commander!"
Luo Haiyong’s eyes narrowed, glancing at Song Yangling.
"The property loss of the natives and the destruction of the farmland was due to my error, I didn’t follow Captain Xiao Hua’s orders completely, so..."
Luo Haiyong’s voice deepened, and Song Yangling flinched.
"So I’ll take the responsibility; it has nothing to do with Captain Xiao Hua!"
Tang Xiaohua heaved a sigh internally, this Xiao Lingzi...
"You’ll take it? How will you take it? Are you rich or do you own farmland?"
Song Yangling was at a loss for words, Luo Haiyong snorted, then said,
"How do you know I was going to hold your captain accountable and not praise her?"
Song Yangling was stunned, and then without regard for his surprise, immediately said, "The commander is wise!"
Luo Haiyong stood in front of Tang Xiaohua, "The five border crossers were mercenaries from the South Asian region; Lieutenant Tang Xiaohua, you managed to bring all of your team members back safely! You’ve successfully completed the mission, of course you deserve praise!"
Tang Xiaohua was momentarily startled, her gaze shifted to Luo Haiyong, "Rep..."
"Remember, when you’re out on missions, you’re protecting our country’s security and people’s lives with yours! Property loss of the natives and crop damage don’t fall within your considerations, to ensure you have no worries in combat, that’s the mission of the G country’s Navy First Group Army behind you!"
Luo Haiyong looked to Song Yangling and said earnestly.
Song Yangling smiled, showing his teeth.
"Reporting to the commander, I..."
Tang Xiaohua tried to remind Luo Haiyong he had made a mistake with the rank, but then she saw his smiling expression,
"What do you think? Am I right or am I wrong, our Navy First Group Army’s only one who rose from Senior Noncommissioned Officer to Junior Lieutenant within a year, Comrade Tang Xiaohua. Eh?"