Chapter 267: Chapter 265: Ready

Wang Liansheng told his wife about the planned family compound, which would consist entirely of four-story buildings with unit suites featuring independent kitchens and bathrooms. But there would be two-room and three-room categories.

The two-room units are slightly smaller, with a usable area of 64 square meters; the three-room units are larger, with a usable area reaching 90 square meters.

“If we get assigned an apartment, the current small courtyard with flat houses could free up quite a bit. If we don’t get an apartment or prefer not living in one, we can opt for the courtyard. If we choose the courtyard, we could get an administrative suite, with three large rooms, two additional rooms, a separate kitchen, and a storage room, which is actually more spacious than a large apartment suite.”

Ling Chengyan listened intently and nodded, “A large flat house is also good. We have many children.”

Wang Liansheng thought the same, if they couldn’t get a large apartment suite, then they’d opt for a large flat house. Plus, they have Ah Huang, living in an apartment really wouldn’t be convenient.

As they talked, time slipped by until it was time for bed, and the children started coming home one by one.

First, Xiaoyu and Hongling returned, seeing that only the couple was home, then went out again, bringing the younger ones back to rest.

Full of laughter and fun, neither adults nor children were affected by Wang Guizhang’s earlier visit.

Even Ling Chengyan thought that Wang Liansheng’s trip out earlier was to see Wang Lianqi and the others.

Big cousin Wang Lianqi did not come again, and as night fell, the family cleaned up for bed, not mentioning certain people.

A dreamless night.

The next day, the division held a meeting for company-level officers and above to determine deployment quotas for each company (unit).

The Special Service Company, as the division’s lead unit, received the prime quota—the list of twenty people.

The entire Special Service Company was only about sixty people, choosing twenty is essentially one in three.

Other company units totaled forty people, with such a large base, translating to less than one-tenth proportion.

Leadership presented this draft plan to the attending company cadres, seeking everyone’s opinion. Political Commissioner He was the first to ask Ling Chengyan, “Does the Special Service Company have any difficulties?”

Ling Chengyan had long prepared for going up, without any fear. Of course, in such a setting at this time, disagreement wasn’t an option.

So she responded crisply, “The soldiers in the Special Service Company are all ready to fight at any time, awaiting orders.”

The leader nodded appreciatively, sending her a glance of praise.

Immediately after the meeting ended, Ling Chengyan found the Political Commissioner He’s office and made her request.

Northern troops heading south to fight, the key might not be the enemy’s military, but rather the biggest challenge could be the climate and environment.

Ling Chengyan presented the environmental issues she had investigated and a corresponding list of countermeasures, handing it to Political Commissioner He: “The south is rich in snakes and insects, humid and rainy, our equipment can’t keep up, key medications need more supplement.”

Addressing such a humid and rainy climate environment is difficult in terms of equipment, but discussions can happen over medications. Bringing more insect repellent, snake medicine, and skin medication would provide the soldiers an extra layer of security, maximizing the prevention of non-combat attrition.

He Limin looked at Ling Chengyan, smiled, and shook his head: “Your materials are very practical, I’ll report immediately and strive for speedy implementation.”

Ling Chengyan saluted in thanks and then proposed another opinion: “Upon my departure, I recommend Tang Guohui as acting commander of the Special Service Company.”

Tang Guohui’s wife came to visit relatives during the New Year and was diagnosed with pregnancy upon returning, her belly should be quite large now—so Ling Chengyan didn’t plan to send Tang Guohui up.

This time for picking people, her first condition was to exclude only children, the second condition was to exclude those with severely ill parents or pregnant wives.

On top of these conditions, selections were made based on several special training results. It can be said that once she received the quota, she already had a specific list in mind.

He Limin frowned, “This time, all divisions are not sending complete units up; you’ve been up once before, so you don’t need to go again this time, right?”

Ling Chengyan stood upright, chest raised and head held high: “My soldiers, if I lead them up, I must take responsibility for bringing them back.”

Even if, it’s only their ashes.

He Limin went silent, only sighing quietly after a while, waving his hand: “Alright, I will report to higher leaders. You should go back first.”

Ling Chengyan saluted, then turned and left.

Though Political Commissioner He didn’t immediately agree, she knew her application would surely pass.

That afternoon, Ling Chengyan submitted the list.

After handing in the list, she returned home directly from the division compound.

Wang Liansheng had also come back, and seeing her enter, his expression seemed a bit off: “Did you have a meeting?”

Ling Chengyan looked at him and responded, “Yes, in the morning, there was a company-level and above cadre meeting.”

Wang Liansheng was holding a handful of beans, with an apron tied around his waist, expressionless as he approached and asked her, “Is there any important mission?”

Ling Chengyan met his gaze and, pressing her lips, nodded in confirmation: “Mm.”

She had no intention of going into detail, and Wang Liansheng didn’t ask, “What’s so serious…”

His tone was calm, without any intention to probe.

After being a military spouse for years, he understood the discipline involved, knowing many matters are confidential and cannot be disclosed, even to family.

Ling Chengyan abruptly changed the subject: “Has Uncle Zhanrong gone back?”

Wang Liansheng nodded: “They went to the police station this morning to report, and the station filed an investigation as a missing person.”

Ling Chengyan murmured in acknowledgment, and went inside to wash up and change clothes.

It was only out of courtesy for Guo Zhanrong’s sake that she inquired, having no intention to meddle in the Wang Family’s second house affairs.

Later, with the children making a ruckus, neither Wang Liansheng nor Ling Chengyan spoke of the upcoming departure.

At night, after washing up, the couple lay in bed, listening to each other’s breaths knowing neither had fallen asleep, yet neither spoke.

After a while, Ling Chengyan softly said, “I’ll tell elder brother and second brother, let them give a heads-up to the comrades in the Automobile Company, since their trips cover many areas, asking them to keep an eye out, maybe they’ll see someone.”

She didn’t want to mention Wang Lianxiang’s name, but after all, that person was Wang Liansheng’s sister. She was willing to make a suggestion, but nothing more than that was possible.

Wang Liansheng replied, “I’ll go find the two brothers. Big cousin is going to Island City to buy construction machinery and plans to take the children along to see the ocean…”

Wang Liansheng’s words seemingly concerned family matters, without addressing Ling Chengyan’s frontline deployment, but Ling Chengyan understood: with the children away, she could depart.

Ling Chengyan silently, after a while, responded softly.

A day later, the formal list confirmed, the first name was: Ling Chengyan, Huicheng Division Special Task Company Commander.

Additionally, there was one instructor, two platoons, six squads, totaling fifty people.

The formal list confirmed, the departure time became imminent.

Only one day was given for preparation.

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