The King of Urban Mercenaries
Chapter 724: 726: Hawk's New Policy Discussion — Chen Di (Part 3)

Chapter 724: Chapter 726: Hawk’s New Policy Discussion — Chen Di (Part 3)

“You want to join Dragon Soul?!”

Originally, Jiang Liancheng had only casually mentioned wanting Chen Di to take over as the political advisor for Hawk Special Team out of obligation upon re-encountering Lin Fei.

Upon hearing this, Chen Di actually asked him if, after taking over as the political advisor for Hawk Special Team, there would be a chance to join Dragon Soul.

With this, Jiang Liancheng truly began to scrutinize Chen Di.

Previously, although somewhat influenced by Chen Di being the third spokesperson of the Azure Dragon Military District, Jiang Liancheng’s impact was somewhat minor.

However, it was just a minor impact.

The reason he casually mentioned Chen Di taking over as the political advisor for Hawk Special Team was also out of guilt towards Chen Qi for today’s incident. Of course, the main reason was due to Chen Di’s relationships with Chen Dingguo and Lin Fei.

Otherwise, given Jiang Liancheng’s status as a senior officer in the Azure Dragon Military District, why would he consider Chen Di, a mere Lieutenant’s spokesperson.

“Not to hide it from you, Commander, when I first enlisted, it was actually because my father forced me. At first, when I joined the military, I really resented it. Even now, I still resent it! I——”

“Nonsense, all nonsense!”

Upon hearing Chen Di’s plan to enlist, Chen Dingguo immediately coldly interrupted him, his eyes glaring furiously at Chen Di. It felt as if, if Chen Di dared to say another word, his slap would relentlessly hit Chen Di’s face.

“What are you doing?! If young people don’t understand our military or have thoughts about some of our policies, we should give them the chance to speak. If we don’t even let them speak, then what are we, the commanders, for?! If we don’t even know what our own soldiers are thinking, how can we lead them in battle?!”

After sternly reprimanding Chen Dingguo, Jiang Liancheng turned back to Chen Di, saying, “Say what you have to say, tell me everything that’s on your mind. This is a good opportunity for me to understand what young people today are thinking. Today, I’m in charge; no matter what you say, it’s fine. If anyone dares to stop you from speaking, then I won’t be polite.”

Jiang Liancheng’s last remark was clearly directed at Chen Dingguo, and with Jiang Liancheng’s assurance, Chen Di completely ignored his own father.

“Commander, I don’t know what others are thinking, but I really hate being a clerk! It’s not that I really hate serving in the military, it’s clerical work that I hate! Since enlisting, aside from the three months in the new recruits company and the first two years in the field, I haven’t once touched the military life I desired!”

“What I want isn’t idle chatter; what I want is a true battlefield life that can stir my blood, make me brave, and push me forward! I don’t want to be a flower in a greenhouse, nor do I want to say things in front of a camera that have nothing to do with me! I truly have had enough of this life, and I really detest it! I detest it so much that sometimes I truly want to leave the military! Until that day I sneaked into the Hawk Special Team’s station. Spying on their training, listening to their casual chat about missions, I understood that this was truly the place I aspired to be!”

“I’m not afraid of being ridiculed, Commander, because for these past two years, I’ve been doing clerical work. Behind my back, many in the military call me a talkative wimp. Although I haven’t spoken against anyone or lashed out, I do truly mind, I truly care! I even hate myself! Why can others hold guns on the battlefield, go on missions, while I can’t?! I’m not worse than others; in the new recruits company, I was always among the top few in training. Now, I want to train!”

“Every person has a dream of being a hero inside them. I’m a man, and I too aspire to be a hero, but I don’t want to be a hero who just talks; I want to be a hero who acts! I want to become a member of Dragon Soul like my brother-in-law, so please, Commander, help me achieve this!”

Snap!

After selectively ignoring his own father and releasing the words long buried in his heart, Chen Di, with tearful yet resolute eyes, saluted Jiang Liancheng.

Then, there was a deathly silence!

Chen Di was solemn, Chen Dingguo was solemn, Jiang Liancheng was solemn, and Lin Fei was also silent and solemn due to Chen Di’s heartfelt words!

Lin Fei did not know what Chen Dingguo and Jiang Liancheng were thinking, but he was deeply moved by Chen Di’s heartfelt words.

Originally, in Lin Fei’s mind, Chen Di was merely a second-generation rich kid with some skill in sweet-talking.

Though not exactly a scoundrel, he wasn’t much better.

Now, hearing Chen Di’s heartfelt words, Lin Fei truly saw him in a new light.

A soldier who doesn’t want to be a General is not a good soldier!

To be a good soldier, one must first have the determination to hold a rifle!

This determination, Chen Di had it.

Acknowledging this, for the first time, Lin Fei felt a sense of recognition for Chen Di, this inexpensive brother-in-law.

After a long while, Liancheng was the first to speak, “Well said, not wanting to be a hero who just talks, but one who acts! Excellent!”

Jiang Liancheng, seemingly sighing in admiration, heavily patted Chen Di’s shoulder.

Bang! Bang!

“I was just casually selecting, yet I unexpectedly pinpointed a spirited young man!”

With a pat on Chen Di’s shoulder and a sigh, Jiang Liancheng, his eyes clouded with emotion, turned to Chen Dingguo, “This father of yours is unqualified! Of course, I as a commander am not much better either. When a soldier under my command doesn’t want to do clerical work but wants to hold a rifle in battle, I must support him no matter what! Soldiers who still maintain this mindset today are all treasures!”

These words, although seemingly directed at Chen Dingguo, were actually more meant for himself.

Chen Di’s heartfelt words had undoubtedly prompted deep reflections in Jiang Liancheng’s mind.

“Please, Commander, help me achieve this!” Seeing that Jiang Liancheng seemed to appreciate him, Chen Di timely spoke again.

“If you want my blessing, it’s not impossible. However, Hawk is precious to me. If you want to be Hawk’s political advisor, you can. However, you must do well! We already have one Jiang Yunpeng; I absolutely will not allow another like him in Hawk. So, if you really want to be Hawk’s political advisor, you must make a military vow for me! I’ll give you half a year; if you can’t truly integrate into Hawk within that time, then you must leave the military!”

Hearing the recognition in Jiang Liancheng’s words, Chen Di immediately spoke with an exhilarated expression, “Thank you, Commander, for granting me this opportunity. Please rest assured, Commander. I will integrate into Hawk and become a member of Hawk!”

Not just to become a member of Hawk, I will also become a member of Dragon Soul in the future!

This sentence, Chen Di did not say out loud; it was something he told himself in his heart…