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Someone was in charge, and it seemed that they had a somewhat unfriendly demeanor. However, before anyone could speak, Hua Cheng made a surprising move.
In ancient times, it was customary for men to kneel only before their parents. Yet, Hua Cheng suddenly knelt down, and the recipients of his gesture were none other than Jufeng and Vera.
Vera turned her head to look at Jufeng and stepped aside; she had no desire to shorten her life by accepting an unnecessary act of reverence.
Jufeng found it amusing but quickly understood Hua Cheng's intentions. A simple apology would have sufficed; there was no need for such grand gestures. Perhaps there was a deeper meaning behind it, especially since he would need to develop his career in the military, and offending two individuals with bright futures was clearly unwise.
What a flexible character!
Jufeng stepped forward and gently helped Hua Cheng up. Hua Cheng naturally rose as well and said, "I was blind to your merits before; I hope you won't hold it against me. This kneel is to thank you for saving me and so many brothers."
Jufeng shrugged and replied, "You know the situation back then; I was mostly trying to save myself. It wasn't that noble."
Hua Cheng's purpose for this visit was to express gratitude to Jufeng and resolve the lingering conflict that had been weighing on his mind. He had shown off in front of others but ended up hurting himself instead; this time he truly learned a lesson. As for Jufeng's affairs, that was his own business. Having received kindness, he could not turn a blind eye.
The base was located in a valley with little scenery. Seeing that the two were idly wandering around and had become somewhat familiar, Hua Cheng invited them, "If you don't have anything urgent to attend to, you can come with us. A few brothers are temporarily injured; otherwise, I would have come personally to thank you."
Jufeng saw that they indeed had nowhere else to go and decided to accompany him. He turned his questioning gaze toward Vera, who said nothing, but Jufeng understood her meaning.
"Then please lead the way, Team Leader Hua."
Hua Cheng stepped aside and gestured invitingly, awkwardly saying, "You can just call me Hua."
Jufeng chuckled and said, "Everyone calls me Brother Jufeng."
...
In a corner of the base stood a two-story apartment building with a sign reading "Injury Center." Under Hua Cheng's guidance, Jufeng and Vera passed through the first floor and ascended to the second floor, where the injured from this recent incident on the plains were being treated.
There were quite a few injured on the first floor, and it seemed that they were all recent wounds. It appeared that this time the terrorists had deployed a significant force, but it was unclear whether their goal was to spread chaos or to create a diversion. If the soldiers hadn’t discovered the terrorists in the mountains, they might have truly been deceived.
What puzzled them was the purpose of the crystals, which seemed to be worth all the trouble the terrorists were going through.
As Jufeng pondered this, he arrived at the place where a group of nurturers were gathered. He stepped inside but quickly retreated. It turned out that Hua Cheng had impulsively invited Jufeng and Vera without informing the Brothers, resulting in a bit of chaos in the room, which was quite different from the soldiers' dormitory.
Jufeng looked at Vera and then turned to Hua Cheng. "Your life seems quite colorful."
Hua Cheng discreetly glanced at Vera's expression and said bashfully, "It’s just that we just started nurturing, so things are a bit messy... I’ll definitely teach them a lesson later."
Jufeng chuckled, while Vera remained as stoic as ever, her face devoid of any unnecessary expression, cold as an iceberg. Even when faced with the sight of dirty socks, she remained unfazed.
After waiting for a while, Hua Cheng took a look inside and then invited Jufeng and Vera in.
One couldn’t deny that soldiers were quite adept at managing their living conditions; in just a moment, the room was orderly and tidy, completely unrecognizable from its previous state.
Jufeng and Vera sat down. Noticing that Vera seemed somewhat reserved, Jufeng decided to break the ice. "Alright, let’s do some introductions."
Hua Cheng was pleased to hear this and replied, "Yes, Brother Jufeng." He then proceeded to introduce everyone.
"This is Chen Long, my team leader, Blue Rank Upper Level, skilled in close combat," Hua Cheng introduced a delicate-looking young man beside him. Jufeng could tell that Chen Long had some martial arts background; his skills should be quite good. The latter also greeted him with a light "Brother Jufeng."
Hua Cheng continued by pointing to a chubby man next to Chen Long. "This is Ning Xin, also Blue Rank Upper Level. We privately call him Ning Pangzi."
Upon hearing Hua Cheng refer to him as Ning Pangzi, Ning Xin immediately expressed his displeasure. "Brother Hua, you’re biased! How can you reveal your brother’s secrets in front of beautiful women?"
He then flexed his biceps and puffed out his belly for Jufeng and Vera to see, explaining, "Brother Jufeng, I’m not really fat; this is called being strong! Look at all this strength I have!"
Everyone burst into laughter at his antics. Jufeng couldn’t help but join in the laughter and reassured him, "It’s alright; you can play Heavy Mech; they don’t have your advantage."
Mechs are classified into various categories, with dozens or even hundreds of types available, as they can carry a wide range of equipment. The Heavy Mech of Jufeng requires considerable strength during operation, as it is primarily loaded with high-destructive weapons. Those lacking physical power cannot handle it.
As the laughter among the group gradually subsided, Hua Cheng continued, "This is Showy. His personality is completely at odds with his name; he is quite dull. He is at Blue Rank Upper Level and specializes in mech demolition. If we were to judge solely by his demolition skills, he could even be considered Crimson Rank."
Upon hearing about mech demolition, Jufeng's gaze lingered on Showy for a longer time. This skill requires a multifaceted talent to operate effectively, utilizing terrain and battlefield environments to lay high-energy mines and trigger bombs, creating a deadly trap. If used correctly, it can turn advantageous terrain into a lethal zone, making its impact on the battlefield immeasurable.
However, Showy remained true to Hua Cheng's description—silent and uncommunicative. Even when faced with Jufeng's attentive gaze, he merely nodded in acknowledgment.
Jufeng returned the gesture, thinking that only someone with such a personality could endure the tedious process of extensive calculations.
Hua Cheng continued to introduce the last member, "This is Du Peiwei. Like me, he is also at Blue Level Lower Tier and serves as a squad leader."
Du Peiwei was clearly eager to engage in conversation, quickly filling in the silence left by Showy—a typical extrovert.
After Hua Cheng finished introducing everyone, Jufeng observed the group and found them quite interesting. Their personalities were vastly different, and even their techniques varied, yet they could still joke around together. It was evident that their bond was incredibly strong—truly remarkable.
One trait common among soldiers is their straightforwardness. Even someone as taciturn as Showy speaks plainly when he does open up. While some may find this directness too blunt, Jufeng appreciated it. Thus, after spending an afternoon in the Nurturing Room with these individuals, he felt a genuine connection.
After some time had passed, Jufeng and Vera took their leave but promised everyone they would return for more banter another day.
Hua Cheng's team had a very favorable impression of Jufeng. His strong mindset resonated deeply with them, and during their interactions, Jufeng did not hold back his identity; he freely shared insights on various mech techniques.
Once Jufeng and Vera departed, Chen Long rushed out of the Nurturing Room with bandages still wrapped around his arm.
"What are you up to?" Hua Cheng called out from the balcony.
"I'm going to practice martial arts!" Chen Long exclaimed excitedly. "I feel like Brother Jufeng's guidance might help me improve—I might even reach Azure Level!"
Hua Cheng smiled slightly at this remark. Looking back at his Brothers inside the room, he sensed that they had all gained something from the encounter. He suddenly felt that his earlier kneeling was not only worthwhile but had also brought him considerable gains.
On the way back, Vera asked Jufeng, "Since this is our first meeting and you don't plan to develop in the Military, why help them so much?"
Jufeng clasped his hands behind his head, stretching his body with enjoyment. He replied lightly, "Acting on impulse is fine; there's no need for everything to have a purpose. Isn't it better to let things happen naturally?"
Vera looked at the big boy beside her with some confusion. She had thought she understood him well, but her perspective changed during their first meeting in Washing City. The battle with Utada Hikaru further altered her views, and now, witnessing his generosity towards these soldiers during the concert, she found herself increasingly unable to see through him.
Men are indeed strange creatures.
As they strolled along, Gong Changsheng suddenly sent someone to find Jufeng; it was a researcher from Huankezhao.
Jufeng was slightly surprised to learn how much they valued the Crimson-Class Mecha! It seemed he needed to cultivate more talents when he returned!
(To be continued)
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