Looking at my grandfather's happy face, I really don't know where to start, but the purpose of my visit today was to talk about this matter. Now that my grandfather mentioned it, I naturally want to say it. I thought about it and said:

"Grandpa, I came here today to report some ideas about this to you! I...I don't want to work in Beijing!"

Zhong Jie grew up in surprise and said after a while:

"You're crazy!"

Grandpa didn't react much, he just pondered for a while, and then asked:

"Why? Didn't we agree before you graduate? Besides, this is just a temporary secondment. As long as this period of time has passed, you can leave at any time if you want. You know, the battle is not up for the time being. The superiors are trying to clean up some of the borers at this time..."

I said, "Grandpa, I know that you arranged everything for me in an orderly manner for my own good. However, after being injured this time, I thought a lot. I can't live under your protection forever. One day, I will face all these difficulties by myself! Instead of being at a loss at that time, it's better to start honing myself now!"

Grandpa said, "I know all of this, but now is a critical moment. I am worried that in the near future, when we take action, the people of the Wang family will be anxious and will not be able to get a bite! After all, they are very clear about the relationship between us, and you and the prodigal son of their family have always been in a quarrel!"

I said, "Grandpa! How is my personal ability? If you were asked to hand me a company, can you rest assured?"

Grandpa smiled and said, "Of course this is fine, but often it is not the personal ability to determine everything! I am almost certain that if you go back to Fuzhou, even if you are still under the jurisdiction of our General Staff system, your development will be hindered and you may even be framed. I am definitely not exaggerating!"

I said firmly: "Grandpa, I know it won't go smoothly, but please believe me, I'm not a pustule at slaughter! I am a dignified and upright officer of the Republic! I always believe that evil cannot defeat justice! So I don't want to live under your protective umbrella all day long. I hope there is a stage to let my dreams go, a stage that I built step by step myself!"

Grandpa was silent for a long time and finally said:

"Changfeng, I really don't know whether to be happy or worried. I know that your child has always been very independent. This time you came to me and you must have thought it through. No matter what I say, you may not listen to it... This way! Let me first tell me where you want to go! The original base?"

I said, "No, grandpa, it's just a technical unit, I... I hope I can lead troops! I can lead a unit under my command, even if it's a platoon or a single unit!"

Grandpa thought for a while and said, "Well... how about the xx Infantry Division of the xx Group Army? The base is also in Fuzhou, where... maybe it is the best choice. At least there, I still have a certain influence..."

Without thinking, I said, "Yes! Grandpa, as long as I can provide me with a stage to show myself, I can spread my wings and fly high! Grandpa, I didn't listen to you this time, you... won't be angry, right?"

Grandpa smiled bitterly and said:

"What's the use of being angry? Your child is very stubborn, and what you said makes sense! I can't protect you for the rest of my life! It's better to go down and exercise, but remember, you must be calm when encountering things. In addition, you would rather be useless at work than to have it, otherwise you will be able to live a difficult life!"

I felt a little dissatisfied with my grandfather's words. If I lived like this, I would rather come to Beijing for a soft meal. If I want to do it, I have to do it well! I can't bring out a little tiger from a company, but it's a failure! But I know that he also cares about me, and is worried that something will happen if I am young and energetic, so I said:

"Yes! Thank you! Grandpa!"

Grandpa waved his hand and said:

"Let's stop talking, eat! Eat!"

Everyone was silent now. The dinner, which was originally a good atmosphere, was disturbed by this incident. I couldn't help feeling guilty. Grandpa saw me today and was in a very good mood. Now because of my affairs, everyone's emotions have been affected, but I have no choice. If Grandpa didn't ask me, I would talk about it after the meal.

After dinner, grandpa said:

"Changfeng! They will arrange your affairs, right?"

I naturally knew who my grandfather meant "they" and I nodded and said, "Well! But they said you meant to let me stay in Beijing, so I haven't done it for me yet."

Grandpa nodded and said:

"I will call there later and do it as I said just now! You go to them tomorrow to handle the relevant procedures. By the way, your captain ordered it. The situation is special. It was directly sent by the headquarters. I will notify them to do it together. After you complete the procedures, go directly to report. If you have any problems there, please contact Yang Jiangtao, the political commissar of the division. I will not say hello for the time being. I know you want to work with your own abilities."

I nodded gratefully and said, "Okay, thank you grandpa! Then you can rest early! I'll go back first!"

Zhong Jie, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said:

"Don't go back tonight, we don't have empty rooms here..."

Grandpa also said, "Yes! I've come here, don't rush to leave! I don't know when you will have the chance to come to Beijing in the future..."

I thought about it, so I nodded and agreed, and grandpa said happily:

"That's right! Xiaojie, please ask Xiao Li to organize the guest room!"

That night, my grandfather and I chatted very late in his huge study. The first time I had a good chat with my grandfather. Every time I met in the past was very short. This time I chatted the longest time, which made me admire my grandfather more and more. From the chat, I found that my grandfather was not only an excellent People's Liberation Army general, but also a knowledgeable scholar. It is no exaggeration to say that every word he said was full of wisdom. My long talk with my grandfather all night benefited me a lot. My grandfather's words made me have a clearer understanding of the path I would go in the future, and even my attitude towards life has changed to a certain extent.

The next morning, I had breakfast at my grandfather's house and said:

"Grandpa, then I'll leave. You have to take care of yourself! I will come to Beijing to see you when you have time!"

Grandpa nodded and said:

"Okay, Changfeng, after you go to Fujian, be careful of everything! Remember, if you feel unsure of your mind, you can call me at any time. If you encounter something bad, you should also tell me in time. Although I am in Beijing, there are still a few old subordinates in Fujian!"

I said gratefully: "I understand, grandpa! Then I'll leave!"

Grandpa said, "Well! I called them overnight last night. After you pass by today, everything will be done, go!"

I turned around and walked out, and suddenly felt reluctant. I didn't know how long it would take to see my grandfather this time. He did a lot of work for me and everything was arranged well. Even if I violated his wishes and insisted on going back to Fuzhou, he still thought about me carefully as usual. When I had a long talk with my grandfather all night, I knew that my grandfather was actually a lonely old man, his son and daughter-in-law were not around, and his only granddaughter often lived in school. How much he hoped that I could stay in Beijing and the General Staff Courtyard...

Thinking of this, I turned around and called out, "Grandpa..."

Grandpa raised his head in surprise and looked at me. I felt a sense of sourness in my heart. I slowly put down my bag, then stood at attention with a "splash", slowly raised my right hand and gave a standard military salute to Grandpa. My right hand was raised for a long time, and grandpa's eyes showed a look of relief. He stood up and gave me a serious greeting. Only then did I put my hand down neatly and said:

"Take care!"

After saying that, I picked up the bag and left without looking back. I didn't dare to look back. I was afraid of seeing my grandfather's lonely figure, and I was afraid that I would be reluctant to leave Beijing and leave my grandfather...

After I left my grandfather's house, I went straight to the General Staff Guesthouse. It was the room I had yesterday. I knocked on the door and the door opened soon. I saw Lei Jun's eyes were red and his hair was messy. I knew that he must have been busy late for my various procedures last night. I couldn't help feeling guilty and said:

"Team leader! I'm really troubled you with my affairs!"

Lei Jun said with a smile:

"Come in! I've been busy all night yesterday, and I've finally gotten it done!"

I followed Lei Jun into the room, and Lei Jun smiled and said:

"First of all, I will award you the rank of captain on behalf of the organization. Of course, after you return to the ordinary army, you cannot change it, otherwise you should be a lieutenant colonel. This time during this trip to Japan, it is certain that you will be promoted to a rank. But you will gradually compensate you in the future. You won't be able to figure it out, right?"

I smiled and said, "No! Captain, just captain! Speaking of which, I am a major, but I don't seem to have really rank major yet. I have always been lieutenant! It doesn't matter!"

Lei Jun picked up the military rank that had been prepared on the table, replaced me with the old lieutenant's epaulette, put on a brand new captain's epaulette, and then Lei Jun said:

"All your file relationships are in the base. Yesterday, I was authorized to contact your base on behalf of the General Staff Cadre Department and have completed all the procedures. Haha, I was surprised. I was unwilling to live a leisurely life and took the initiative to ask to be transferred to the field troops. I guess you are the first one!"

I smiled and said, "Captain Lei! I am a rough person. I like the busy life of grassroots companies. If I want to face those machines and equipment all day, I have to keep me crazy!"

Lei Jun couldn't help laughing, and he said:

"Changfeng! In fact, with your talent, you will be very good no matter what you do! Whether you lead troops or skill, it is the same, so I feel very sorry for you to leave our shadow now!"

I sighed and asked in a low voice:

"Do you think I am a coward who escaped in the face of battle and a shameful deserter?"

Lei Jun raised his head in surprise and said seriously:

"How could it be? Shadow comes in and leaves every year. These are all their own choices. As long as the regulations meet the regulations and leave according to normal procedures, we always give away them. Everyone has the right to choose their own life. The special nature of shadow determines that not everyone can persist in it for a long time. Changfeng, don't have any burden in your heart. When you go to the army, you have always been this sentence. You are a very talented and insightful person. No matter where you go, you will be very outstanding! And in my eyes, you have always been an excellent soldier. In the past, you are, and now! I believe that you will definitely be better than you are now in the future! We respect your choice!"

I nodded heavily and said, "Yes! I understand... Thank you, team leader!"

Lei Jun said with a smile:

"Actually, there are no procedures for us, because you have only participated in the task once from beginning to end. This is the log of that task, written by Fu Chun. See if there is any problem. If there is no problem, you sign an account on it. Although these information cannot be made public, we still have to keep it in the bottom line. In other words, our shadow group will always remember the merits you made!"

I nodded and glanced a little at the task log written by Fu Chun. I didn't read it in detail because I was afraid that I would think of that difficult task again, and Brother Zhang...

I solemnly signed my name at the end of the log and handed it to Lei Jun, as if I had handed over my history to him. From today on, I have bid farewell to the past and embarked on my new journey! After Lei Jun took it over, he said:

"The others are about confidentiality. I have emphasized it to you yesterday, so I won't repeat it again! From today on, you will not be a member of our shadow group. The following sentences must be said according to the rules. Don't be surprised... I hope you will always bury what you know in your heart and never try to inquire about shadows again!"

My mood is extremely complicated at this moment, with great reluctance and a faint sense of relief. However, after hearing Lei Jun's words, I hurriedly asked:

"Team Leader Lei, I wonder if I can't find you in the future? I also made an appointment with the Fat Pig King to find Fu Chun and Zhou Lixiong to drink with you!"

Lei Jun smiled and said, "Of course not! Although the shadow is very confidential, the team members always live in this society, right? Why can't normal social interactions work? They all know the rules and will no longer discuss internal affairs in the organization when drinking with you!"

He then said seriously:
Chapter completed!