CIATB Chapter 222 I'm going too!
Chapter 222 I'm going too!
Zhang Yan picked up the military-grade encrypted satellite phone and dialed the number.
After two rings, Qin Changfeng answered.
"Uncle Qin, the food is ready."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
"...What did you say?"
"Ten sets of exoskeleton armor are all completed."
Zhang Yan's tone was flat, as if he were saying that he had a bowl of noodles for lunch today.
Qin Changfeng's breathing came through the microphone, noticeably heavier.
"All of them? Ten sets?"
"Um."
"You only received the materials last night."
"The materials are sufficient, and there's nothing complicated about it."
There was silence on the other end of the phone.
Qin Changfeng had served in the military for most of his life and had witnessed countless unbelievable things. But every time he interacted with this young man, his understanding of the world was refreshed.
Ten sets of full-coverage exoskeleton armor.
Neural synchronization manipulation.
Miniature energy core.
It can be equipped with weapon modules.
One night.
He took a deep breath, his voice brimming with barely suppressed excitement.
"Great! Excellent! Zhang Yan, you've done the country a huge favor!"
"It's my duty."
Zhang Yan paused.
"Uncle Qin, there's one more thing."
"you say."
"I'd like to go on this mission in the Golden Triangle."
The atmosphere on the other end of the phone suddenly changed.
Qin Changfeng's voice turned serious.
"What did you say?"
"I want to go there myself."
"no."
Qin Changfeng refused almost reflexively.
"That's overseas, in the Golden Triangle, a no-man's-land."
"Warlords in northern Myanmar, mercenaries from various countries, local armed groups, and spies from several intelligence agencies in Southeast Asia."
"Dragon Scales are professionally trained. When they carry out missions, they have standard evacuation plans and rendezvous points."
"But you're different, you are..."
He didn't finish what he was saying.
You are a national treasure.
You are China's most important strategic asset for the next few decades.
If you break down overseas, who will build the mech?
Qin Changfeng swallowed these words.
Zhang Yan could hear his concerns.
"Uncle Qin, I will not go with Long Lin."
"What do you mean?"
"I'll go my own way, and they can go theirs."
"Two lines, not interfering with each other."
Qin Changfeng frowned.
"How do you plan to get there? There are no military bases of ours over there, and logistical support is lacking..."
"unnecessary."
Zhang Yan interrupted him.
"I have my own transportation and equipment. Once I arrive at the destination, I will approach from another direction and clear the outer obstacles for the dragon scales."
"They won't even know I'm nearby."
Qin Changfeng tapped his fingers on the table a few times.
He understood.
This young man intends to become a ghost.
A lone wolf.
An invisible support unit that does not exist in any order of battle.
"What exactly do you want to do?" Qin Changfeng asked.
Zhang Yan leaned back in his chair, his gaze falling on the ten neatly arranged dark gold exoskeletons in the laboratory.
Two things.
"First, ensure that all the people from Dragon Scale return alive."
"second……"
His voice faded.
"There have been unusual energy fluctuations in the waters near the Golden Triangle recently. I need to go and check it out myself."
Qin Changfeng's expression changed slightly.
Abnormal energy fluctuations?
What does that mean?
Qin Changfeng stopped talking.
He was silent for a long time.
Finally, a sigh came from the phone.
"You little rascal, you always manage to say things in a way that leaves no room for refusal."
"Okay, I promise."
"But you must promise me one thing."
"Please speak."
"Come back alive."
Zhang Yan smiled.
"Uncle Qin, don't worry."
"I still have a lot of things to do, I won't die."
hang up the phone.
Zhang Yan placed his phone on the table and glanced at the ten sets of exoskeleton armor again.
The dark gold metallic surface reflected a cold light, and a small dragon emblem was engraved on the chest of each suit of armor.
He added that on purpose.
Dragon Scale Squad.
Adorned with dragon patterns.
Just right.
He stood up and walked out of the laboratory.
Qin Xiao was leaning against the wall in the corridor, waiting for him, holding a can of cola in his hand.
"Brother Yan, is it all done?"
"Um."
"What did my dad say?"
"I agreed."
Qin Xiao almost spat out his cola.
"He actually agreed? I thought he'd have to argue with you for ages."
Zhang Yan glanced at him.
"Your dad understands things better than you think."
Qin Xiao chuckled and rubbed his hands together.
"Then, Brother Yan, this time, could I...?"
"cannot."
"I haven't finished speaking yet!"
"You want to ask if you can go to the Golden Triangle with me."
Zhang Yan walked forward without looking back.
"The answer is no. You stay in Jinghai and look after the house."
Qin Xiao's face fell.
"Brother Yan, you're too ruthless."
"The base has just been built, the repair materials for Tengshe have not yet arrived, the production line of Langgu needs to be monitored, and the secret sentries deployed throughout the country need to collect intelligence every day."
Zhang Yan stopped and turned to look at him.
"I don't trust others to handle these matters."
Qin Xiao opened his mouth, then closed it again.
He knew it was true.
This is not a perfunctory response, nor is it a consolation.
Zhang Yan truly trusted him.
"Alright then," Qin Xiao sighed. "Be careful."
Zhang Yan patted him on the shoulder and said nothing more.
He left the base, mounted Chengying, and rode towards the villa.
The wind brushed past my ears.
In his mind, the system interface was quietly floating.
Main Quest: Triumph Abroad
[Task Status: In Progress]
[Mission Reward: Mech Blueprint - Tyrannosaurus Rex (S-Rank)]
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
He was very interested in the name.
The system gave it an S rating, on par with the White Tiger.
But judging from the name, the styles should be completely different.
The White Tiger follows a path of precision and speed.
Tyrannosaurus Rex...
Zhang Yan's lips curled up slightly.
It sounds like a heavy-duty beast born purely for crushing opponents.
He sped up.
We will depart in three days.
Before that, he had something even more important to do.
The shadow silently glides across the city skyline and stops in front of the garage of a detached villa.
Zhang Yan pushed open the door and walked into the living room.
Nie Qingcheng was sitting cross-legged on the sofa, reading a document in her hand.
Hearing the noise, she looked up.
Those eyes, with their beauty mark behind them, lit up instantly.
"You're back?"
"Um."
Zhang Yan walked over and sat down next to her.
Nie Qingcheng naturally leaned closer and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Are you done with your work?"
"almost."
Zhang Yan reached out and put his arm around her waist.
I'm going on a long trip the day after tomorrow.
Nie Qingcheng's body stiffened slightly.
She didn't ask any questions immediately, but waited quietly for two seconds.
"Where to?"
"The Golden Triangle".
Nie Qingcheng's fingers gripped the corner of the document tightly.
"how long?"
"If things go smoothly, it will take three to five days."
She looked up and met his eyes.
There was no fear in those eyes, only a deep, deep reluctance that they didn't want anyone to see.
"Can I come along?"
Zhang Yan looked down at her.
"Can you?"
Nie Qingcheng was silent for a moment, then sighed.
Of course she can't.
The Qingcheng Group has three major projects underway: the hot spring resort in Changbai Mountain has just entered the construction phase, and she also needs to personally oversee the global search for the Lieyang Xuanjing.
more importantly……
She knew that if she went, she would only be a hindrance.
"Then promise me one thing."
"explain."
Nie Qingcheng reached out and hooked her little finger with his.
Send me a message every day. Even just one word will do.
Zhang Yan looked down at the slender finger that was hooking around him.
"it is good."
……