novelraw Chapter 1022: Pair Killers
Chapter 1022: Pair Killers
It's still that seaside military base, the little red villa.
Jiang Feng and Situ Yan had a casual lunch and then came here.
The sentinel at the gate normally strictly forbids outsiders from entering, but at a glance recognized Situ Yan's vehicle, knowing she's the commander's beloved granddaughter, and immediately let them pass.
Situ Yan drove Jiang Feng straight inside the compound, then led him into the villa, heading directly to her grandfather's office.
She had already informed her grandfather in advance, saying Jiang Feng would be visiting.
Situ Zhenjiang was greatly honored by this and was waiting ahead of time.
In his view, his granddaughter holds some weight in Jiang Feng's heart, it's not just playful flirtation, otherwise he wouldn't agree to come to the base personally.
When Situ Yan knocked on the door and brought Jiang Feng in, Situ Zhenjiang behind the large office desk immediately stood and welcomed them.
"Hello Xiao Feng, nice to see you again. I'm really happy you could come."
His conversation with Jiang Feng this time was entirely different from before, his attitude was extremely respectful, without the slightest air of a commander.
Jiang Feng nodded without fuss: "I heard from Situ Yan that Situ Jing Jie is having some trouble?"
"Ahem, it's not really trouble. The boy is lackluster; I was fed up with him dawdling under my nose all day, so I sent him to the Northwest Desert to train with an old subordinate of mine. Recently, there've been some issues there."
Situ Zhenjiang invited Jiang Feng to sit down, then personally handed him a cup of Wuyi Mountain Red Robe tea.
No one else in Binhai gets this treatment, not even the top leaders of Binhai City, indicating how much weight Jiang Feng carries in Situ Zhenjiang's heart now.
"Northwest Desert?"
Jiang Feng was taken aback by the words. He had thought the so-called frontline referred to the eastern sea area, at the worst the south, but unexpectedly it was straight to the northwest.
"Exactly! You know, Xiao Feng, border cities have always been chaotic. Relying on only some regular border defense troops can't ensure peace, so an old subordinate of mine in Kuning City has a private military force recognized by the nation, secretly helping the country guard the borders, combating hostile foreign forces."
Situ Zhenjiang sat opposite Jiang Feng and continued: "My intention was to send Jing Jie to the Western Borderline for true combat experience, better than being a pampered young master who've never seen the world, only living a mundane life under the family's protection."
"But I didn't expect this to happen shortly after he went there! Jing Jie quickly got along with my old subordinate's people on that side, only for this incident to occur!"
"What's the specific situation?" Jiang Feng asked without wasting words.
"They clashed with a hostile group from Kazakhstan! That group, codenamed 'Gray Wolf,' is a notorious terrorist organization within Kazakhstan, even the authorities there find them intractable. Now their ambitions have grown, not only supporting certain separatist elements in China's Western Border but two days ago openly infiltrated Kuning City, directly confronting my old subordinate's private military force!"
"They preemptively attacked, with superior firepower. My veteran subordinate was unprepared, losing half of his personnel, and Jing Jie was wounded."
"Jing Jie being injured is no issue; heroic combat is a soldier's duty. Even if he sacrifices his life on the border, I won't regret my decision, and would be proud of him!"
"But the key is, the 'Gray Wolf' force is so rampant, interfering with our internal affairs, yet the country can't dispatch regular troops to engage, for fear of arousing genuine friction between the two nations, so by necessity private forces must be used."
Situ Zhenjiang sighed.
At his level, there are many frustrations, and foremost among them is knowing foreign enemies are invading, yet being unable to deploy his forces or take action.
"How do you want me to proceed?" Jiang Feng asked directly.
He's not Lei Feng, and adheres to his absolute principles, never meddling in trivial matters, nor instigating unless provoked.
However, the one kind of people he despises most are those attempting national division and stirring trouble from abroad!
"Straightforward!"
Situ Zhenjiang responded excitedly: "Xiao Feng, Xiao Yan didn't misjudge you. I'm increasingly convinced I was blind in the past, unable to recognize a jewel like you! You're willing to intervene, on behalf of my incompetent grandson, the Situ Family, and even the entire military and China, I thank you! Moreover, with your skills, handling those separatists and the 'Gray Wolf' force should be a piece of cake—they're no match for you!"
"Spare the rhetoric." Jiang Feng waved his hand: "Get to the point!"
"Ahem, alright! If you're truly willing to act with righteousness, I'll immediately contact my old subordinate, inform him of your impending visit, and have him prepare to receive you! They suffered a defeat, and right now morale is at its lowest and help is most needed—I believe your presence will surely turn things around!" Situ Zhenjiang said earnestly.
"I only have one condition."
Jiang Feng said blandly: "I can go, but the timing must be quick, in and out fast, I can't be away from Binhai for too long."
"Don't worry, Xiao Feng. I know you have many enemies in Binhai and the Provincial City... But don't worry, this time is different; you're doing the military a huge favor, the military owes you and will surely reciprocate!—While you're away from Binhai, I'll use military force to protect your family and friends, ensuring they suffer no mishaps. If they lose a hair, you can hold me accountable when you return!"
Situ Zhenjiang immediately pledged, alleviating Jiang Feng's concerns.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Feng was reassured.
With the military's assurance, he's confident neither Tianji Pavilion nor the Dugu Family in the Provincial City can cause any trouble, at least not until he returns, everything will be peaceful.
Since that's the case, a visit to the Western Border sounds good too. He's someone who can't sit idle; staying too long in little Binhai makes him truly bored.
"Alright then, go ahead and make those calls, I'll also call home shortly." Jiang Feng said calmly.
"No problem!"
Situ Zhenjiang, brimming with emotions, took out his phone ready to dial, when Situ Yan stepped forward and said: "Grandpa, why don't I take leave too and go with Jiang Feng! You can arrange an identity for me so the two of us become the Pair Killers, heading for the Western Border together!"
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(Sorry, everyone. I accidentally posted it on the website's backend and it didn't sync up, just noticed it now and quickly reposted. This one's on me. From now on, updates remain unchanged, same old schedule, everything as usual.)