Chapter 1267 Inspection

'Da da da da—'

The unique roar of the helicopter rotor cutting through the air grew louder as it approached, quickly changing from a low murmur to a deafening boom, echoing through the valley.

The next second, a Z-19 reconnaissance helicopter painted in camouflage suddenly leaped out from behind the ridgeline not far away, like a swift falcon, circled half a circle above the highway entrance, and then suddenly climbed up, passing over Lei Jun and the others.

This clear and unambiguous signal gave Lei Jun and the others, who were already waiting at the highway exit, a sudden burst of energy. At that moment, everyone's nerves were on edge.

This is the first time since the end of the dynasty that the leader has inspected such a far place!

"stand at attention!"

Lei Jun originally wanted to say "stand properly," but having been in a semi-military system for so long, his personal style was inevitably influenced, and he subconsciously used a more concise and powerful phrase.

As he finished speaking, the dozen or so deputy-department-level project commanders present subconsciously and almost simultaneously straightened their already ramrod-straight backs.

They tried to calm their racing hearts, but their eyes were drawn to the bend in the road, fixed on the direction the convoy had come from.

coming!

Swah——

A Type 09 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, painted in digital jungle camouflage and equipped with a sturdy anti-collision shovel at the front, was the first to emerge from behind the bend!

Its massive, angular front end, covered in additional armor, gleamed with a cold, metallic sheen in the afternoon sun, like the hilt of a drawn heavy sword.

Buzz—Boom—

Then, the roar of the engines merged into a deep and powerful chorus.

Following closely behind the lead Type 09 infantry fighting vehicle, one armed vehicle after another filed out:

更多的09式步战车、装备着105毫米突击炮的11式轮式突击车、机动灵活的猛士3代装甲突击车、带有醒目红十字标记的猛士2代战场救护车、以及车身布满工具箱的装甲装备抢修车……

Further out and in the gaps of this long steel dragon, there are several massive SX2306 heavy military trucks. Under the tarpaulins of the truck beds, one can vaguely see fully armed guardsmen wearing 'Dragon Spine-I' exoskeletons, as well as neatly stacked ammunition boxes and supplies.

At the center, all these steel behemoths stand guard, is an armored executive minibus that is relatively "petite" in size, painted in an inconspicuous tan color, but with noticeably thicker windows and specially reinforced body lines.

The convoy moved in an orderly and imposing manner, exuding the austere and shrewdness characteristic of elite troops, creating a strange echo with the bustling construction site in the valley.

Soon, after receiving the order to pull over, the convoy gradually slowed down and eventually stopped in the open space reserved at the highway exit. However, the engines did not turn off, but just hummed softly.

hum-

With a barely perceptible hydraulic hum, the door of the tan minibus slowly slid open to the side.

A figure appeared at the door. Zhou Guihong was dressed in a crisp dark green uniform. The four gold stars on her senior colonel's epaulets shone brightly in the sunlight, exuding an intoxicating aura of power.

Zhou Guihong's gaze quickly swept across the waiting crowd, instantly locking onto Lei Jun standing at the very front. Without much small talk, she simply raised her hand slightly and greeted him in a clear, even voice:

"Director Lei, the commander wants you to get in the car."

The moment Lei Jun saw Zhou Guihong, his pupils contracted slightly, and a fleeting sense of astonishment and emotion crossed his mind.

Zhou Guihong... a senior colonel?!

He certainly knew Zhou Guihong; in fact, one could say he was quite familiar with her.

Back when he was in the Xishui District government office, and had just been rescued from the hotel by the special forces sent by his superior, this young man was just a silent and capable staff officer accompanying his superior, with a rank of no more than lieutenant.

But how long has it been? I've only been leading a team working hard away from home for a year, and when we meet again, the other person is already a senior colonel?!

Is there no justice or law left in this world?

This isn't riding a rocket, it's ascending on a strategic missile!

No wonder the ancients said, "No great achievement is greater than following a dragon," but they didn't say that the "following" in "following" also counts as "following," did they?

Okay, okay, is that how it's done?

All the emotions and astonishment flashed through Lei Jun's mind for only a fleeting moment. The next second, he almost instinctively and quickly composed himself.

He immediately put on a perfectly timed smile, a mixture of respect, friendliness, and a hint of barely perceptible deference, and nodded vigorously at Zhou Guihong.

"Yes, Secretary Zhou!"

Upon meeting again, the change in their status imbued Lei Jun's voice with a deep warmth and humility.

After speaking, Lei Jun did not get into the car immediately, but instead made a gesture that made Zhou Guihong raise her eyebrows slightly—

Lei Jun quickly pulled a small pack of unopened tissues from the inside pocket of his worn-out business jacket, tore it open, pulled out a tissue, and then bent down very seriously to vigorously wipe the soles of his shoes several times.

One, two... until he felt the shoes were mostly clean, he straightened up, stuffed the dirty tissue into his pocket, took a deep breath, bent slightly, and deftly slipped into the spacious car.

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Zhou Guihong took in all of this. Although her face remained expressionless, her heart was churning with immense admiration for the senior colleague!

"I told you, you're never too old to learn, you'll always learn something!"

Just as Lei Jun and Zhou Guihong entered the car and the door closed, the other project leaders outside, led by the deputy commander, exchanged knowing glances. Without any hesitation or unnecessary movements, they quickly turned around and boarded the somewhat shabby shuttle bus they had come in.

Soon, the massive motorcade of high-ranking officials started up again and headed deeper into Base 003.

The shuttle bus carrying the engineering command team members consciously followed at the very back of the convoy, maintaining a just-right distance.