Chapter 1220 Alienation
Du Wenyuan's hand paused in the air for a moment before he withdrew it very naturally, his smile unchanged, as if he didn't care at all.
His mind raced, and he immediately found a way to get closer to the other person:
"Oh my, what a coincidence! Captain Du Wu, we might have been family five hundred years ago! We even share the same surname, Du. What a rare and precious connection!"
However, Du Wu's reaction remained indifferent, and he did not continue the topic, clearly not wanting to get entangled in personal relationships. He simply nodded politely: "The same surname is indeed a coincidence."
Du Wenyuan felt a slight chill run down his spine, knowing that the other party was not someone easy to befriend, but his smile widened and his tone became even more earnest:
"In any case, we must thank Captain Du Wu for traveling a long distance to protect us. Our Du family will always remember this kindness!" He bowed slightly, keeping a very humble posture.
"I'm just following orders, Director Du, please don't stand on ceremony." Du Wu's reply remained concise.
Seeing this, Du Wenyuan did not give up, but tried to establish contact in a more relatable way:
"Captain Du, you're new here, I suppose you haven't eaten yet? Perfect timing! My family is moving today, so I've prepared a simple meal. If you don't mind, please do me the honor of joining us so I can show you some hospitality and welcome you and your brothers!"
He looked at Du Wu with anticipation, hoping to take this opportunity to communicate further.
However, Du Wu barely hesitated, and his armored head swayed slightly:
"I appreciate Director Du's kind invitation, but I'm sorry, I already received an invitation from Director Zhou Wei of your theater command when I got off the plane, and I couldn't refuse. We'll have to discuss the welcome dinner another day."
Upon hearing this, even someone as composed as Du Wenyuan couldn't help but show a hint of undisguised surprise on his face!
Lieutenant General Zhou Wei! One of the five key figures in the Eastern Theater Command's power structure! He actually personally invited a captain from the Central Theater Command to dinner?!
Although he knew that the Central Plains War Zone held a superior position, the fact that a captain could be invited to a banquet by the Standing Committee-level leaders of the war zone as soon as he arrived... This level of prestige and the importance and power imbalance it represented once again deeply shocked Du Wenyuan!
He originally thought that his family had risen to prominence because of Wanying, but now it seems that the power and courtesy of a guard officer randomly sent by the Central Plains War Zone far exceeded his expectations!
This is no ordinary captain! This is clearly a direct manifestation of the authority and influence of the Central Plains Theater!
Du Wenyuan was shocked beyond words, but he quickly composed himself and said with understanding and a hint of regret:
"I see! Director Zhou's invitation is important, so we can't delay! In that case, let's meet another day, another day! Captain Du, you should attend to your business first!"
His attitude was even more polite, and even carried a hint of barely perceptible awe. The taciturn "mecha captain" in front of him carried a weight far greater than the star on his epaulettes!
"Thank you for your understanding, Director Du. I will now officially take over the security work for your Du family." Du Wu nodded slightly, his helmet turning towards Chang Zhiwei. Though he didn't say anything, his meaning was clear.
Chang Zhiwei immediately understood and waved to the Eastern Theater Command soldiers he had brought who were originally responsible for guarding this area: "You, withdraw from the sentry posts and hand them over to Captain Du Wu's troops!"
The soldiers from the Eastern Theater Command, seeing Du Wu and the silent, menacing figures behind him, swallowed hard and quickly and orderly withdrew from their posts around the Du family's courtyard.
Almost as soon as they left, Du Wu didn't even turn around, but simply made an extremely concise gesture.
The next second, the squad of soldiers behind him, which was about a platoon, was activated like a sophisticated machine and moved instantly!
These soldiers are also well-equipped. Although they are not as intimidating as Du Wu's full-body armor, their lightweight yet sturdy exoskeleton systems and the sharp-looking assault rifles with multiple accessories in their hands reveal a level of technology and combat capability far exceeding that of ordinary troops.
Two soldiers instantly positioned themselves at the vital points on either side of the hospital entrance, holding their guns and standing guard with unwavering composure.
The remaining personnel were divided into groups. One group entered the courtyard to conduct security checks, while the other group planned patrol routes on the perimeter. The entire takeover and deployment process was smooth and quick, yet it built an invisible but reassuring steel defense line.
The Du family members were dazzled. They had never seen such professional, well-equipped, and futuristic soldiers before.
Even Chang Zhiwei, the garrison commander, couldn't help but twitch his eye slightly. Compared with the elite troops of the Central Plains War Zone in front of him, the soldiers he brought were far inferior, both in terms of equipment and morale!
This stark comparison gave him a deeper understanding of the Central Plains Theater's strength. No wonder everyone in the theater treated any issue involving the Central Plains Theater like a close relative...
Although Du Wenyuan didn't understand military affairs, he understood people. He took in Chang Zhiwei's reaction and felt a surge of emotions.
He looked at these silent yet powerful soldiers, at their futuristic-looking equipment, and then thought back to the banquet hosted by Du Wu and Lieutenant General Zhou Wei…
He secretly took a deep breath, engraving the thought of "we must cling tightly to the Central Plains Theater Command" even deeper into his heart.
After the deployment was completed, Du Wu turned to Du Wenyuan, his tone still businesslike: "Director Du, the defense has been taken over. My troops will be on duty 24 hours a day to ensure absolute safety. You and your family can rest assured. If you need anything, you can contact me through them at any time."
After saying that, he nodded slightly to Du Wenyuan and then followed Chang Zhiwei away with heavy steps.
The Du family members remained standing in the courtyard, gazing at the soldiers who seemed to have stepped out of the future, feeling an unprecedented sense of security and awe-inspiring power, speechless for a long time...
A similar scene unfolded simultaneously at the Yang family's residence, not far away, sparking widespread discussion throughout the garrison command's residential area...
An outside force is stationed in the core area of our own army without any hindrance... What's the difference between this and the Minotaur?
You wouldn't believe it, but until the moment before, she was still calling your name. Even after I had resolved the security issue, she still firmly believed that you would appear!
