Chapter 1308 The fledgling takes flight!

After returning the greeting, Gu Chengyuan lowered his arm and gently swept his gaze across the excited, even slightly flushed, faces of everyone present.

His presence undoubtedly imbued this simple farewell with unimaginable weight and emotional impact.

He didn't deliberately maintain distance, but instead took two steps forward, reaching the center of the crowd, his voice carrying calmly yet clearly:

"Comrades, please don't stand on ceremony. Today, I am here to see you off, just like my parents."

He paused, his gaze falling on Gu Yun, who was still being pulled along by her mother, looking so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet. A relaxed smile appeared on his face as he continued:

"Taking this opportunity, it's time to speak frankly. Gu Yun is indeed my younger brother. He studied at the Fuxing Military Academy under an alias at my request and also as arranged by the war zone. I hope he can learn something and hone himself like an ordinary cadet, stripped of all the glamour."

His gaze shifted to the several military academy leaders and teachers beside him, whose expressions were filled with shock, and his tone was sincere:

"His performance at school over the past six months and every bit of progress he has made are inseparable from your careful guidance and strict requirements."

"Here, as a family member, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their nurturing and care for him." As he spoke, Gu Chengyuan nodded slightly.

The cadet captain and instructor who were called out were so excited they almost saluted again, repeatedly saying:

"Sir, you flatter us! This is all we should do! Comrade Gu Yun is very hardworking and performs excellently!"

Gu Chengyuan smiled, then his expression became slightly serious, and his voice softened:

“After today, Gu Yun’s identity, within appropriate limits, will no longer be a top secret. Of course,” he smiled more broadly, with a touch of self-deprecating humor, “then…”

"I know that bringing up this confidentiality requirement in this setting is somewhat like 'burying one's head in the sand.' We're all on the same side, so let's just keep it in mind."

"I only hope that in future work and interactions, you will still try your best to treat him as an ordinary officer, being strict when necessary and demanding of him when appropriate. This is crucial for his growth!"

These frank yet principled words were understood by everyone present, who all solemnly agreed.

Then, Gu Chengyuan's gaze swept over all the military academy cadets who were about to head to their respective destinations, and his tone became spirited and full of expectation once again:

"You are the essence of the 'Revival Phase I' and the pillars of the future of the war zone!"

"Today, we set off from here to the real battlefield, the front line of rebuilding civilization!"

"I expect each of you to carry forward the excellent work style and solid knowledge honed in the military academy in your new positions, make outstanding contributions, and achieve frequent successes!"

He deliberately walked up to Zhang Haifeng, reached out and patted the top student in the class firmly on the shoulder:

"Haifeng, you are the top student this year. Now that you're in the 11th Brigade, the responsibility on your shoulders is very heavy."

"I hope you can maintain this spirit and drive, not only to achieve results yourself, but also to become a benchmark and leader for our 'Revival Phase I' in the military! The role of setting an example is in your hands!"

"Yes, sir! Rest assured, commander! We guarantee to complete the mission! We will absolutely not tarnish the reputation of 'Revival Phase I'!"

Zhang Haifeng felt not only the weight on his shoulders, but also immense trust and expectation. His blood boiled, and he answered loudly.

Finally, Gu Chengyuan returned to his family.

He looked at his younger brother Gu Yun, without saying anything more or showing much reluctance.

He simply stepped forward, and just like Zhang Haifeng had done before, reached out and patted Gu Yun's shoulder twice in a steady and firm manner.

The palm landed, bringing a solid feel.

"Do a good job." Gu Chengyuan looked into his younger brother's eyes, his voice low but clear:

"Don't worry about things at home. Just... take care of yourself. You must have told Wanying and the other two about this beforehand, right? Why didn't they come today?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chengyun quickly shook his head: "No, it's because they insisted on doing this... They said I should be mindful of my image, and no matter how I tried to persuade them, they wouldn't come. They even signed up for some kind of training course... They're probably in closed training now..."

Mentioning this, Gu Chengyun's tone was tinged with melancholy and regret...

I didn't understand before and thought that having multiple wives was a good thing, but as my status rose, I realized that it was also a huge constraint.

They don't want to appear in public and cause negative impacts, and they often feel guilty about it...

This is a dilemma...

During this brief conversation, the deep rumble of the Y-20B aircraft group next to them changed.

The massive tail hatch slowly closed, and ground crew signaled "loading complete" with flags.

The engine's preheating sound grew louder and louder, and the powerful airflow began to disrupt the air on the tarmac.

Everyone knew that the time for parting had truly come.

Ten minutes flew by, with Gu's mother holding Gu Yun's hand tightly in her tearful eyes, with Gu Jianguo silently watching with his hands behind his back, glancing at his son and then at the airplane with complicated emotions, and with the classmates shaking hands and patting his shoulders in encouragement one last time.

"Jinling Military Sub-district cadets, assemble! Prepare to board!" came the shout of the officer in charge.

Gu Yun gave his mother a final, tight hug, nodded to his father and brother, took a deep breath, turned around, picked up his luggage, and strode toward the Y-20B aircraft designated to carry them, with the fuselage number "018". Wang Yu and the other five trainees followed closely behind.

The gangway was retracted and the cabin door was closed.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people—those who were concerned, reluctant to part, blessed, and expectant—the enormous "Kunpeng" began to taxi, accelerate, and lift its nose on the runway.

The roar was deafening!

Several Y-20B transport aircraft, like giant birds forged from steel, broke free from Earth's gravity one after another and plunged into the clouds dyed golden red by the morning light.

Their figures grew smaller and smaller until they finally turned into a few shimmering spots of light and disappeared completely at the horizon in the southeast direction.

At the airport, the crowds seeing him off lingered for a long time.

Gu Chengyuan put his arm around his mother's shoulder, who was silently weeping, his gaze still fixed on the horizon where the plane had disappeared.

Gu Chengyun, his younger brother, has already carried the mark of revival and is flying towards his own blood-and-fire battle position, full of unknowns and challenges.

The legend of "Revival Phase I" has only just begun.