Chapter 225: Chapter 223: Beauties Love Heroes

After the Special Service Company lost a game, many people came out to watch the spectacle and mock them, but the tables turned quickly. Just one night later, the Special Service Company basketball team secured a victory with an 18-point lead, effectively giving those people a slap in the face.

As the game ended, Ling Chengyan was about to go forward to greet her team members when Zhao Feng called out and stopped her: “Captain Ling.”

Ling Chengyan halted, turned to look back, her expression calm: “Captain Zhao?”

Zhao Feng mustered a smile, stepped closer, and said in a low voice, “Captain Ling, could I trouble you to spare some time to give our boys a few pointers?”

Ling Chengyan raised an eyebrow, “It seems we’re not allies, right?”

Zhao Feng’s typically stern face bloomed into a wide grin, “Captain Ling, what you said, the Reconnaissance Company and Special Service Company are blood-bonded great comrades and brothers!”

Ling Chengyan gave him a sideways glance, then suddenly smiled broadly, “Alright… how about we arrange a friendship match tonight?”

“Great, great, thank you, Captain Ling.” Zhao Feng said with a big smile, extending his hand, and Ling Chengyan also smiled as she shook his hand.

The two were chatting and laughing during the game, and even after the outcome was decided, they remained just as warm and amicable, leaving others watching puzzled, including the team members coming off the field.

A player from the Reconnaissance Company stared at the two on the sidelines in a daze, shocked, and nudged his teammate beside him, whispering, “The one with the chrysanthemum-like smile over there, is it really our captain?”

The teammate turned and glared at him, then sped up his pace.

Ling Chengyan advanced to greet the triumphant warriors, followed by a few soldiers from the Special Service Company who handed out water and towels and brought up everyone’s coats.

For ease of movement, the team wore only thin clothing on the field, not feeling cold while running around, but they quickly needed their coats once off the field.

Having won, the gloom on the team members’ faces completely lifted, each greeting their captain with radiant smiles.

Ling Chengyan signaled them to quickly put on their coats while she led the way out, saying with a smile, “Well played, today at noon, I’ll personally fund and add a dish for you all as a reward!”

“Captain, our meals are sufficient, you don’t need to spend extra.” The soldiers quickly replied.

Xu Dong stepped forward, patted Geng Wei and Zheng Qianjin, and laughed, “When has the captain’s word ever counted for nothing? You focus on playing well!”

The several people exchanged looks and nodded with smiles.

At noon, the Special Service Company’s basketball team enjoyed their captain’s thoughtful meal—a big pot of potato-braised chicken.

At the Ling family’s dining table, there was also a fragrant crock of chicken soup, Ling Er said, “Dad, Xiao Yan had someone deliver an old hen early this morning, it’s been stewing for two or three hours, have a taste.”

The Ling father took the bowl, sipped a bit, and after a moment said, “Both Xiao Yan and you earn money, but spending it like this isn’t good… Eldest son…”

Ling Chengyan was unaware of her father worrying for her. Meanwhile, she was watching the basketball game while preparing for a new round of training.

Of the forty team members who went out before the new year, at least thirty were needed this time. She tasked the three platoon leaders to come up with an initial list…

Furthermore, the friendship match matter previously mentioned by Xu Dong finally bore fruit. After contacting the district offices and women’s federation, the liaison units were confirmed.

The Special Service Company is composed of the cream of the crop elite military personnel. The district women’s federation helped connect with the district hospital and district primary schools One and Two, selecting outstanding unmarried young women from these units to meet the soldiers.

Leaving the basketball venue, Xu Dong remained by Ling Chengyan’s side discussing this matter: “Captain, I was thinking, we could organize a tea party, enjoy some snacks and fruits, and chat…”

Ling Chengyan quietly listened to his plan, lightly laughed, “Do you think everyone in our company is like you?”

Xu Dong paused, then showed an aggrieved face, “Captain, is there something wrong with how you view me?”

Ling Chengyan shook her head with a smile, “Just consider, all the rough guys in our company can handle moving logs, and shooting targets, but how many can approach and converse with young women?”

Xu Dong furrowed his brows and thought for a long time, then asked, “Captain, do you have a good idea?”

Ling Chengyan turned to him, puzzled, “Isn’t this your responsibility?”

Asking her for ideas, did it mean taking a bunch of young men to practice combat and shooting, or performing target practice in front of the girls?

However, as the thought crossed her mind, Ling Chengyan unexpectedly became excited.

Her boys might not excel in looks or sweet talk, but they’re dependable, reliable, and worthy of trust. And who could have a stronger combat team than her boys?

Ling Chengyan shared her idea, leaving Xu Dong bewildered.

“No, Captain, are you sure it’s not a drill or competition, but a dating and friendship event?”

Ling Chengyan confidently replied, “Of course! Since ancient times, beauties have admired heroes, and none of our boys aren’t impressive heroes?”

Xu Dong: “…Alright then.”

He decided to thoroughly contemplate the matter before deciding whether to adopt the captain’s suggestion.

The key is, much of the Special Service Company’s training content cannot be publicly disclosed, not even to relatives, let alone potential dating partners.

Therefore, even if adopting Ling Chengyan’s suggestion to organize the friendship event, every aspect including selecting activities and venue must be carefully considered.

After work, Ling Chengyan first rode her bike to the small courtyard where the Ling family father and son lived to visit her father, chatted with him for a while, then went home.

Wang Liansheng had a meeting and was working overtime at the office, and dinner was prepared by Xiaoyu and Hongling.

As Ling Chengyan arrived home, she encountered Hongling hurriedly leaving with a steamed bun, heading to school for class.

“You have time, why not eat properly before leaving?” Ling Chengyan asked.

Hongling waved her hand, saying, “Second Uncle hasn’t returned, I have to walk to school…”

Ling Chengyan stopped her, pressing her by the dining table in the small hall, “Eat, I’ll take you.”

The weather was still cold and windy, eating while braving the wind would surely make one feel uncomfortable.

Hongling said, “Fourth Aunt, you’re already so tired…”

Ling Chengyan poured water to wash her hands, saying, “Stop talking, eat your meal, don’t just eat the bun, have some dishes and soup… I bike quickly, ten minutes is enough.”

Saying that, Ling Chengyan mentally planned to buy another bike for Xiaoyu and Hongling. These two kids could use it, Xiaoyu during the day at school, and Hongling in the evening—perfect.

Hongling ate quickly, drank half a bowl of soup, ate a bun, then stood up.

Ling Chengyan put a scarf on her and wrapped up her own face, then rode the bike out the door.

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