Chapter 2864
What I've set my sights on is mine
Chapter 2864 What I've set my sights on is mine
In the following days, Duanwu and the others conducted secret training in a warehouse that the security department had set up for them separately.
During this period, the group strictly followed the work schedule of the security department.
I get up at six in the morning and then go for a run.
Then we ate lunch. In the morning, people from the game console research institute, such as Wang Kun and Liu Yongqiang, came to impart their knowledge.
After lunch, take a one-hour nap, then continue in the afternoon.
Free time after dinner in the evening.
During this period, Yang Xiaotao did not return to the courtyard house. Instead, he stayed at the security office after get off work, sharing a room with Ran Hongbing during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Ran Qiuye visited several times during that period, and each time she saw the child, she felt that he had changed a lot.
Even Xiaoyu, Liu Yuhua said, has changed; she doesn't cry as much as before.
A week later, the children had basically memorized the rules of the game. Then came the issue of coordination, which was unavoidable except through practice.
Except for Sundays when the children go home to rest, they spend the rest of their time at the Ninth Division.
Meanwhile, Liu Lixue was also struggling with the last two spots.
Firstly, not many people have played video games these days, and secondly, you need someone you can trust.
Under such circumstances, finding the right person becomes quite difficult.
The best candidate was the one Ran Hongbing had suggested, but that person was different from the people in the courtyard, so she didn't dare to say anything more.
"If all else fails, we'll find someone else from the courtyard house."
Liu Lixue's brows relaxed. She had already found several, so one more wouldn't make a difference.
Thinking this through, Liu Lixue and Lou Xiao'e got together to discuss who would be suitable for the courtyard house.
In the end, they actually managed to find a few people.
Among them, Yan Jiedi, from Yan Fugui's family in the front yard, was about fourteen years old and had played games once or twice. The key point was that this girl was the child of the old man in the yard, so she should be reliable.
Lou Xiao'e also felt there was no problem. After all, Yan Fugui was different from Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong. Although he was a bit scheming, he was on the right track in the general direction.
Then there's Wang Xiaohu from the Intermediate People's Court. There's basically no problem with him, except that he's a bit old, but he's still within a reasonable range.
In addition, there are two other suitable candidates, both of whom are family members of the Ninth Department.
Of course, these are just their opinions; the final decision rests with Yang Xiaotao.
Just as the two were about to tell Yang Xiaotao about the situation, in the training warehouse, Yang Xiaotao was watching Duanwu and Miaomiao work together to pass the challenge when he heard a knock on the door. Then Yang Youning, Lao Hong, Zhao Gang, and Chen Gong came in one after another.
Upon seeing the newcomers, Yang Xiaotao hurried to the door and then asked in confusion, "Wait, Lao Yang, what's going on here?"
Yang Youning looked around, then looked directly at Yang Xiaotao and said, "Xiao Yang, are you guys trying to get your kids to participate in that kind of game competition?"
Yang Xiaotao nodded. This matter couldn't be kept secret, but the students who participated needed to keep it confidential.
"Correct!"
"Are all of your family members participating?"
His gaze swept over Miao Miao and the others during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Yang Xiaotao nodded and then said, "These guys have experience with games before, and they cooperate well, so we chose them."
Upon hearing this, Yang Youning turned around and glanced at Zhao Gang and the others.
Everyone was silent.
For a moment, Yang Xiaotao couldn't understand what the others meant.
A moment later, Zhao Gang stepped forward and said, "Minister Yang, as you know, this time we're going to Hong Kong."
"The child is too young, it's too dangerous."
After saying that, he looked at Yang Xiaotao seriously and said, "My son Zhao Chang is thirteen years old this year, which is the right age. Let him go."
After Zhao Gang finished speaking, Yang Youning nodded, "My Mingming is fourteen years old, which is old enough. He has played games at home and is quite good at them. Let him play."
After Yang Youning finished speaking, Xu Yuanshan and Chen Gong also spoke up one after another. However, their children were all too old, but their relatives' children were suitable, and they all said that as long as they were selected, there would be no problem.
Yang Xiaotao immediately understood the purpose of these people's visit: they wanted to replace Duanwu and the others because they were too young.
Perhaps they were aware of the dangers of this operation.
But at this moment, they still chose to stand up.
Yang Xiaotao cannot let this sentiment grow cold.
Yang Xiaotao smiled at the group and said, "If that's what you're saying, wouldn't it be a shame to disappoint everyone if I disagreed?"
“In that case, you call the children over, and we’ll cast a wide net and select the best of the best.”
"Whoever performs well will be chosen to represent us in the game, how about that?"
Zhao Gang and the others exchanged glances, then nodded.
"Okay, I'll have someone deliver it this afternoon."
Before Zhao Gang could speak, Yang Youning immediately said, "I'll go back to pick up the kids at noon."
The others also agreed.
At noon, Liu Lixue told Yang Xiaotao about her idea, but Yang Xiaotao rejected it.
After explaining Yang Youning and the others' situation, Liu Lixue remained silent, but was deeply shocked.
Because she also has nephews and nieces, and they've played games with her.
But she never even considered it.
For a moment, I felt a sense of guilt.
So, in the afternoon, the group that regrouped had six more people.
These six people are all relatively young, around ten years old, and include both men and women.
The six of them knew the purpose of their visit; none of them were afraid, but rather filled with curiosity.
With the addition of six people, Duanwu and his team also felt the pressure.
The newcomers, in particular, learned very quickly, though their coordination was somewhat rusty, but this had already affected their positions.
While everyone was actively training and getting to know each other, Tang Mingyue brought Xingxing to the Ninth Division and found Yang Xiaotao, who was training there.
In the office, Tang Mingyue looked at Yang Xiaotao and said directly, "Xingxing heard that you guys are going to participate in some game competition, so she wants to sign up."
"My older sister has already agreed. You can make the arrangements as you see fit."
Perhaps because there was no one else in the room, just the mother and daughter, Tang Mingyue spoke somewhat stiffly and even dared not look Yang Xiaotao in the eye.
Xingxing sat awkwardly to the side.
Back in the West Garden, he was a real troublemaker. Spoiled by his parents, he dared to bully anyone. But when he faced Yang Xiaotao, he was genuinely afraid. Every time he went to the courtyard house, he would speak in hushed tones when he saw Yang Xiaotao return.
Yang Xiaotao didn't notice Xingxing's expression, but he saw that Tang Ming's brows were also furrowed, indicating that this matter was a bit difficult.
"Secretary Tang, you know, this time there might be danger."
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Tang Mingyue suddenly got angry, "There's danger, and you're sending Duanwu and the others?"
Yang Xiaotao said seriously, "It's precisely because Duanwu is my son that I have to let him go if there's any danger."
Tang Mingyue almost blurted out what she was holding back, but looking at Yang Xiaotao and remembering her older sister's instructions, she swallowed it back in the end.
Then he looked at Xingxing and finally said, "Xingxing, tell your Uncle Yang, are you going or not?"
Xingxing was stunned for a moment, then swayed a couple of times before saying, "Uncle Yang, if Brother Duanwu can go, then I can go too."
Yang Xiaotao covered his forehead. Was this something to compare?
Why are they all like this?
If this were a good thing, it would be understandable, but this is a dangerous situation, and yet people are still vying to step up, especially their own children.
Really, you're thinking the same thing as me.
"Neither of us are good parents."
Yang Xiaotao suddenly said something.
Upon hearing this, Tang Mingyue could no longer hold back her tears and burst into tears.
Yang Xiaotao sighed, thinking that he had touched on the other person's heart.
But Tang Mingyue knew perfectly well what was going on.
So, another member was added to the training team in the warehouse, and he was still the youngest. While Yang Xiaotao was busy handling the game competition, three guests arrived at Zhao Gang's house in Beijing.
In the apartment arranged by the Ninth Department, Zhao Gang took leave and even asked the chef in the Ninth Department's kitchen to help prepare a meal.
Around noon, there was a knock on the door, followed by a voice that Zhao Gang recognized.
"Old Zhao, have you fucking prepared the wine yet?"
Zhao Gang didn't open the door after hearing this, and shouted directly, "Damn it, Old Li, what are you doing standing at the door when people are here?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yunlong smiled and pushed open the door to walk in.
Two simple, honest men followed behind him.
"Haha, with this table of food, Old Zhao, you've struck it rich and are living a good life now!"
When Li Yunlong arrived, he saw a table full of delicious food and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Old Zhao, long time no see."
When Zhao Gang saw the person who had arrived, he stepped forward and gave him a hug. "Old Ding, it's been a long time."
The two men patted him hard, and Zhao Gang felt that Lao Ding's body was even thinner than it looked.
"Old Zhao, you haven't changed at all."
"Old Kong, you've gotten a lot older."
The two also hugged.
"Stop with the formalities. Old Zhao has gone to great lengths to welcome us, so let's not stand on ceremony."
"Sit, sit, sit."
Li Yunlong, ever the familiar type, sat down to the side, picked up the wine on the table, opened it with a twist, and poured a glass for the four brothers.
"Come on, let's not talk about anything else, let's not talk about the past, let's have a drink."
Li Yunlong raised his glass, and Kong Jie, Ding Wei, and Zhao Gang followed suit.
Four people, four hands, four cups, four mouths.
He drank it down in one gulp, and then a burst of laughter erupted in the room.
"Old Zhao, you've really helped us a lot this time."
"I have to thank you."
"Old Li, I never thought that one day the four of us brothers would be able to sit together again, especially Old Ding, it's really not easy."
After taking a couple of bites of food, Li Yunlong couldn't help but sigh.
He didn't care about his own experiences or complain about his situation; his only concern was for his old brothers.
Especially Ding Wei, who has been searching for years without any progress.
If it weren't for Zhao Gang's help, he really didn't know if he would ever see him again.
Ding Wei ate two pieces of pig's head meat. Hearing Li Yunlong say this, the sharp glint in his eyes did not diminish. He put down his chopsticks and said directly, "Old Li, you dog who can't say anything nice, what do you mean by 'not easy'? What do you mean by 'especially Old Ding'?"
"Am I, Ding Wei, something shameful or what? Let me tell you, if it weren't for this assignment from higher-ups, do you think I would have wanted to come here?"
"I'm enjoying a good life on the farm, drinking wine and eating wild delicacies."
"I'll go with you to the Northwest, to eat sand!"
As he spoke, he picked up his chopsticks and stuck two more pieces of braised pork into his mouth, his mouth dripping with oil.
Kong Jie, who was standing to the side, listened and watched, but his eyes were a little red.
This guy might be eating well, but he's definitely not happy inside.
Now, this time he finally got his way.
"Well, Lao Ding is still Lao Ding. Lao Kong, we worried for nothing."
Li Yunlong also noticed Ding Wei's situation. He cheerfully poured himself a drink, no longer mentioning the previous matter, and turned to Zhao Gang, "Old Zhao, tell me about your situation in the Ninth Division."
Zhao Gang reached out and patted Kong Jie's arm, then glanced at Ding Wei.
He knew that a proud person like Ding Wei didn't need anyone's comfort.
The best approach is to help him find a goal that allows him to realize his own value.
And that goal lies in the Northwest.
Okay, I'll explain.
Zhao Gang started talking about the nine departments.
"I was in charge of quality control in the Ninth Department, which involved checking products, fees, regulations, and so on. To put it bluntly, I was doing the work of the military police."
Kong Jie laughed out loud, "Old Zhao, I think the leaders of the Ninth Department don't have very good eyesight. Putting you in this job is a waste of your talents."
Li Yunlong shared the same thought: "Old Kong is right, but I, Old Li, cannot speak ill of the Ninth Department. They have been kind to us, and I, Old Li, am a person who repays kindness."
Ding Wei didn't speak, he just ate his food.
Zhao Gang waved his hand, "You guys only know one side of the story."
"This internal quality inspection is of paramount importance to Department Nine, especially now that Department Nine has so many products."
Zhao Gang was about to say something more when Li Yunlong quickly interrupted him, "Old Zhao, say something useful to us, don't spout your nonsense."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gang pointed at Li Yunlong and said, "Old Li, why are you always involved in everything? I'm not saying anything more."
"No, no, no, we just want to hear what other good stuff the Ninth Division has."
Unable to get enough from Zhao Gang's persistent pleading, he had no choice but to tell him what he knew.
When the latest improved armored vehicles and main battle tanks were mentioned, Kong Jie's eyes widened and his breathing became rapid, while Li Yunlong forgot to pour him a drink.
When the topic of helicopters came up, Ding Wei's eyes lit up, and he put down his chopsticks.
When talking about the airplanes they produced, all three slapped their thighs, their faces flushed.
There was no way around it; the White Horse fighter jet was just too amazing, and the Blue Horse had even created the miracle of 'mission accomplished'.
They are either in the military or follow current events, so they know this much.
Zhao Gang recounted all the good things in the nine departments, and the three of them became more and more excited as they listened.
Li Yunlong, in particular, slammed his fist on the table and said, "I was so generous of you to give me a few Type III armored vehicles, it seems you have something better."
"I've lost money, I've lost money!"
Zhao Gang shook his head with a smile, "You, you always want to scoop up anything good and put it in your bowl. You'll never change that habit."
Li Yunlong laughed heartily, "It can't be changed, not even in the next life."
"By the way, I heard that they've recently developed something amazing."
Zhao Gang suddenly spoke mysteriously, and the three of them immediately pricked up their ears to listen.
"This thing is called artillery reconnaissance radar."
"They were specifically there to calculate the trajectory of enemy shells, locate the source of the artillery fire, and then fire back."
"Artillery reconnaissance radar?"
Suddenly, Ding Wei, who had been silent all along, spoke up, his eyes filled with excitement.
"Old Ding, do you know what this thing is?"
Kong Jie asked curiously.
Ding Wei shook his head, but his eyes were full of light.
He picked up his glass and drank it in one gulp, then looked at Zhao Gang and said, "Old Zhao, we're going to the Northwest this time for real combat, we can't go empty-handed."
Zhao Gang didn't react at first, but Li Yunlong and Kong Jie beside him showed strange smiles.
Sure enough, Ding Wei said, "You'd better equip us with everything you just mentioned."
"Especially that artillery reconnaissance radar, we can't do without it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yunlong and his companion burst into laughter. "I knew it, I knew this guy was like this."
Kong Jie smiled and said, "That's right, it's still the same Ding Wei as before."
Then the two of them said in unison, "What I've set my sights on is mine."
As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted in the room.