Early the next morning, Tang Xiaohua and Song Yangling left the warship aboard a special flight.
Song Yangling could hardly contain his excitement, while Tang Xiaohua sat by the window, head tilted, showing no emotion.
"Captain Xiao Hua, don’t you... not like President Wen Nian?"
Song Yangling whispered to Tang Xiaohua.
"I indeed don’t particularly like him."
Tang Xiaohua replied casually, causing Song Yangling to look around in alarm. Noticing that none of the flight attendants were nearby, he breathed a sigh of relief,
"Captain Xiao Hua, when you say things like that, keep your voice down. What if someone hears you..."
"Then why did you ask me?"
Tang Xiaohua glanced at him.
Touching his nose in a baffled manner, Song Yangling looked at Tang Xiaohua,
"In the entire country, I think there’s no woman who doesn’t like Mr. President, and even men admire him. He is so handsome, young, and decisive, with a high and powerful position. How could Captain Xiao Hua not like him?"
"When His Excellency first took office, everyone said he relied on his looks to win over female voters, which is clearly a prejudice! Does one have to be graying to become a national leader? Over the past few years, His Excellency has accomplished many tangible things. Not to mention anything else, just look at kids from rural families like us, if it weren’t for the Military Department’s promotion system reform issued by Mr. President, how could we possibly stand out like we do now..."
"The Xilin Region’s uprising, too, was quelled under President Wen Nian’s personal supervision. Which previous President hasn’t been aware that Xilin’s economy is poor and the area backward, but who truly took action to change it?"
"What gratified the public the most was last year’s relentless anti-corruption efforts! Everyone thought that with the elections this year, His Excellency would play it safe, but who knew, he did the opposite, cutting boldly and decisively! Those corrupt officials are terrified at the mere news of his actions!"
"He is the epitome of a President who wins the hearts of the people through sheer strength and resolve! I wouldn’t hesitate to give my life to protect such a President!"
Clouds towered and mountains loomed, and Tang Xiaohua vividly felt Song Yangling’s passionate emotions.
Yes, he was a good President, he always had been.
"Captain, regardless of any prejudices you had against President Wen Nian before, I believe, during this mission, you will definitely fall for Mr. President!"
That word "love" really struck a nerve in Tang Xiaohua, even if Song Yangling was just joking.
Song Yangling wasn’t fazed by her shout and remained joyful and excited!
After a two-and-a-half-hour flight, they arrived at Anlin Military Airport.
To Tang Xiaohua’s surprise, the head of the President’s Guard Department had personally come to receive them.
The Guard Department head was a nearly forty-year-old armed police Major General named Long Siyan.
As his name suggested, he had the face of a stern judge, exuding an icy, unwelcoming aura as if the words "Strangers Keep Out" were written on his forehead.
If Tang Xiaohua remembered correctly, this head of the Guard Department was personally promoted by Wen Nian.
"Navy First Group Marine ’Osprey’ Assault Team, Tang Xiaohua, Song Yangling reporting to the commander!"
Carrying their military luggage, Tang Xiaohua and Song Yangling saluted Long Siyan respectfully after disembarking.
Two men followed behind Long Siyan, also wearing the Guard Department’s uniforms with significant ranks.
"Xiong Zhiming, you first take Lieutenant Tang and Sergeant Song Yangling to the rest area to rest."
Long Siyan ordered a junior officer behind him and then explained to Tang Xiaohua and Song Yangling,
"There are a few other team members arriving at this time. We will wait for them to join us."
Song Yangling saluted seriously again.