Ten minutes later, the Red Cell members had also gathered.
Even Tang Xinyi, who had been hastily recruited, had changed into her uniform and appeared before everyone.
It had to be said that Tang Xinyi's figure was truly remarkable. Wearing that military uniform, she looked exceptionally heroic and spirited. Fan Tianlei followed closely behind, while the remaining instructors chose to stand around the perimeter.
As for Chen Shanming, he stayed by Fan Tianlei's side.
The outfits chosen by Qin Feng and the others were specifically for urban counter-terrorism combat. Each of them wore a balaclava, and their expressions were exceptionally serious.
Of course, their military posture was also exceptionally standard.
When everyone saw Tang Xinyi, their gazes involuntarily shifted to Qin Feng, who was standing in the center.
Upon noticing everyone's attention, Qin Feng glared back, causing the others to sheepishly avert their eyes.
At this moment, Fan Tianlei stood before the group, surveying them. Just as he was about to issue an order, his pager rang, interrupting him.
This immediately put Fan Tianlei in an unpleasant mood, but he still answered it.
"Five, Five, this is Wolf's Den, respond if you read, respond if you read!"
"Received, speak, over!" Fan Tianlei replied expressionlessly.
"Immediately select your best team and report to Brigade Headquarters. There is an emergency, over." The voice on the other end of the radio immediately gave the instruction upon hearing the reply.
"Received, over!" Fan Tianlei responded quickly.
Chen Shanming and Miao Lang, standing nearby, exchanged glances upon hearing the order, a flicker of confusion in their eyes.
Fan Tianlei then turned to Qin Feng and the others and said, "Well, the training for today is off. I have to go to work."
With that, Fan Tianlei gestured for Chen Shanming, Miao Lang, and the others to accompany him on the mission.
Suddenly, Qin Feng snapped to attention and shouted, "Report!"
"Speak!" Fan Tianlei looked up at Qin Feng and replied.
"Report, we are the best!" Qin Feng immediately blurted out what he wanted to say.
Qin Feng had immediately volunteered because he realized Fan Tianlei didn't intend to take them on the mission, and he longed for real combat experience.
After all, since enlisting, although they had participated in a few exercises and even witnessed an execution, they had never actually been on a real mission.
Now that they had the opportunity to go on a mission, they were itching for it. They had trained for so long precisely for the battlefield. If they didn't proactively request the mission now, who knew when the next opportunity would arise.
The members of the Red Cell team perked up instantly upon hearing Qin Feng's request, all eagerly anticipating Fan Tianlei's response.
Tang Xinyi, standing nearby, silently commended Qin Feng's courage and developed a greater respect for him after hearing his words.
"What's this?" Fan Tianlei, pleased by their enthusiasm, asked playfully, "The little wolf cubs are restless and howling."
After saying this, Fan Tianlei turned to the others in the team and asked them seriously, "Do you all feel the same way?"
Upon hearing this, everyone in the Red Cell immediately stood at attention and shouted in unison, "We are all the best."
"Good! I like this spirit of yours. You are indeed the soldiers I trained. However, you haven't truly graduated yet, so I cannot take you." Fan Tianlei praised their courage and spirit but still rejected their request. He couldn't let them face such danger and had to refuse.
"This is real combat. If something goes wrong, you could lose your lives. As the saying goes, ignorance breeds fear. You don't understand the consequences of life and death, which is why you're shouting like this. You must realize that a bullet through the head means you're gone, and then you wouldn't be shouting." Fan Tianlei was speaking the truth, not trying to scare them.
This mission was indeed dangerous. Those who hadn't reached a certain level could indeed not return.
Hearing this, Qin Feng felt there was still room for negotiation and immediately replied, "Report, we are always ready to protect our country and people, and are not afraid of sacrifice. We implore you to approve our participation."
Fan Tianlei looked at Qin Feng with satisfaction and then turned to the person next to him, saying, "Qin Feng is ready. Are you all ready?"
"Always ready! Always ready!"
The group shouted with renewed vigor. Yes, from the moment they chose to enlist, they had been perpetually ready for this moment, ready to protect their country, to fulfill the oath they had taken under the flag, to fear no sacrifice, to fear no power, and to serve only the people and dedicate themselves to the nation.
Those oaths they had made were not mere words, but heartfelt declarations.
"Hahaha, very good, excellent." Fan Tianlei responded happily to their fiery enthusiasm, his perception of them having undergone a significant change.
These were his soldiers, and he was proud to have them under his command.
"Although you twelve soldiers may not have the best military skills, your passion and fearless spirit have shown us your resolve and courage." Fan Tianlei no longer hesitated and readily agreed to their request. "Alright, I'll take you to see the world and broaden your horizons."
"Shanming!" Fan Tianlei called out to someone.
"Here!" Chen Shanming replied immediately.
"Take them to the vehicles!" Fan Tianlei commanded.
"Yes!"
"Turn right!" Chen Shanming immediately executed Fan Tianlei's order, leading Qin Feng and the others towards the convoy. "Turn left, double time!"
Upon receiving the command, the Red Cell members swiftly followed Chen Shanming's lead, a large group marching towards the troop transport vehicles.
Just then, Fan Tianlei turned to Tang Xinyi and said, "You come along too!"
"Me?" Tang Xinyi was somewhat confused, wondering why Fan Tianlei wanted her to go.
"Yes, these brats have no combat experience, and there are some things I can't handle." Fan Tianlei explained.
"But, I..." Tang Xinyi felt Fan Tianlei's explanation was not entirely truthful.
Seeing Tang Xinyi's hesitation, Fan Tianlei directly used a taunt, "What? Are you scared?"
"What is there to be afraid of?" Tang Xinyi responded in kind.
Hearing this, Fan Tianlei knew he had her. He immediately seized the opportunity, saying, "Alright, get in my car, and we'll talk on the way."
Tang Xinyi said no more and accepted Fan Tianlei's request.
A quarter of an hour later...