Chapter 214: Ask Two Questions

This time's transport of supplies to the Border Frontline counts as a Confidential Operation.

Even several other team leaders thought Lu Cheng hadn't come to work, assuming he had reported to the university.

But Tang Qiusheng had already informed the university and postponed the reporting time.

In fact, there were many people capable of taking this supply escort mission, but Lei Zhan Ge intentionally wanted to train Lu Cheng, so he secured the assignment for him.

Several leaders in the bureau could see that Lei Zhan Ge was deliberately grooming Lu Cheng as a successor.

For this supply escort mission, Lu Cheng was in charge of command throughout, and the sealed daily necessities, food, and Cotton‑padded Jackets, among other items, were being loaded onto the Carriage quickly and orderly.

Da Kui and the others were also helping; when Lu Cheng saw Wu Zhekun approaching, he was so excited that he wanted to rush forward for a hug.

"Haodazi, are you missing me? Come on, let's go over there and share our longing."

Lu Cheng didn't know how Wu Zhekun had found his way here, but because this supply transport is a Confidential Operation, outsiders aren't allowed to freely enter the Platform.

So Lu Cheng intentionally diverted Wu Zhekun.

But Wu Zhekun knocked his arm away: "Hey, hey, why are you here?"

Lu Cheng was a bit surprised; from that tone, it wasn't that Wu Zhekun was looking for him.

Looking again, Wu Zhekun was carrying luggage, had taken off the officer's greatcoat and changed into a full set of military uniform.

Lu Cheng quickly understood Wu Zhekun's purpose.

Earlier they had received word that five soldiers would accompany the train to the Border Frontline, and it was likely that Wu Zhekun was one of them.

Lu Cheng straightened his clothes and said proudly, "I am the person in charge of escorting this batch of supplies."

Wu Zhekun's face was full of disbelief: "You're the person in charge? These are military supplies; what qualifications does a Junior Police Officer have?"

"Hey, how can you look down on Senior Uncle? This Senior Uncle needs to say a few words to you; you call that disrespecting elders… hey hey, I've only said one sentence…"

Wu Zhekun couldn't stand the nagging, and walked off toward the Carriage on his own.

Lu Cheng followed, "Haodazi, you're at least going to enlist; it's one thing you didn't wear the big red flower, but no one even saw you off."

Enlisting is an honorable thing; nowadays many young people choose it first, and only if they can't get in do they have to go down to the countryside for labor service.

If a family has a child who enlists, the entire Street Office comes out to beat drums and gongs for a send‑off.

But Wu Zhekun came carrying his own bag, which seemed far too lonely.

At that moment Wu Zhekun stopped, was silent for a while, then said, "Our family doesn't hold any send‑off ceremonies; my father says if you really want to earn others' respect, you have to return with Merit."

It can be seen that although Wu Zhekun says that, the disappointment on his face is still obvious.

Being able to enlist is every man's dream; at this moment Wu Zhekun certainly hoped to wear the big red flower and stand amid a crowd being cheered.

But there was nothing.

Lu Cheng also hadn't expected this Senior Brother to be so strict in disciplining the kid.

He patted Wu Zhekun's shoulder and said comfortingly, "It's okay, Senior Uncle is seeing you off all the way, so it's like a substitute for your father."

Wu Zhekun didn't appreciate it: "I never acknowledged you as my Senior Uncle."

Although he had asked his father and it was indeed the case, calling a peer 'uncle' was something he just couldn't say.

Lu Cheng smiled brightly as he watched him board the train; the supplies were almost all loaded, and to carry more, they used those freight Carriages with no seats and no bunks.

As for resting, they could only lie on the cargo; it was quite hard.

After loading the supplies and waiting about an hour, the train slowly set off.

Earlier at Beijing Station preparations were made; the coal the train needs and the Dry Rations and water people need will be replenished at subsequent Platforms.

So after the train started moving, there was nothing much to do, and Lu Cheng led Da Kui and the others to organize a sleeping area.

The farther north they went, the colder it got, and the Carriages used were old, with gaps constantly letting in cold wind.

"Monkey, find some scrap cloth and patch the gaps; otherwise those who should freeze at night won't be able to sleep."

"Got it, team leader."

While Lu Cheng had people seal the gaps, Wu Zhekun and the other four enlistees, excited, leaned into the gaps to look outside.

Lu Cheng walked over and sat on a pile of Cotton‑padded Jackets: "I said, Haodazi…"

Wu Zhekun suddenly pulled back, dragging Lu Cheng to another corner of the Carriage: "Can you give me some face and not call me like that in front of others?"

Lu Cheng laughed, took out a cigarette and was about to light it, but seeing the Carriage full of flammable items, he put the cigarette back into the case.

"Fine, then tell me why your father didn't find you a nearby posting but arranged you to that far‑away Border Frontline!"

Given Wu Zhekun's background, with a father who is a Chief of Staff, he could easily be assigned nearby; wherever he went, someone could look after him, so there was no need to send him to the Border Frontline.

The Border Frontline is the first line confronting the old Russians; if international circumstances change and war breaks out, Wu Zhekun would be on the front line, which is extremely dangerous.

So Lu Cheng had this question.

Wu Zhekun said proudly, "I requested this myself; I want to go to the Frontline, only there can one achieve Merit and fame. I want my father to know I'm not a coward, not afraid of death, I won't be a soldier."

Sure enough, he's a real man, far stronger than that Qin Shou.

Mentioning Qin Shou, Lu Cheng suddenly recalled something; since it was pretty boring on the train, he decided to chat casually.

"Hey, Haodazi, can I ask you another thing?"

Wu Zhekun glared, "Didn't you say you wouldn't call me anymore?"

"Alright, answer me one more thing and I won't call you again."

Sitting, Wu Zhekun turned his body and said impatiently, "Then ask, last time."

Lu Cheng finally sat beside him: "I just want to ask, back then did Qin Shou get engaged to a woman? The girl you both blocked at the ice rink last time."

Wu Zhekun looked up in surprise, "How did you know that? Did she tell you?"

Lu Cheng thought there was nothing to hide and said frankly, "She is now my wife."

Wu Zhekun was even more surprised: "You married Lin Qingyan? How could you marry her? She's the daughter of the Pro‑Capitalist Faction."

Lu Cheng laughed, "What? Curious about your Senior Uncle?"

"To your great‑grandfather, who cares about you? Marry whomever you want, it has nothing to do with me."

Wu Zhekun paused briefly and said, "Anyway, as long as you aren't worried about the repercussions, back then Shou Sheng was indeed supposed to be engaged to Lin Qingyan, but it seemed Lin Qingyan wasn't very satisfied with Shou Sheng, yet Lin Qingyan's mother was eager to make it happen."

Later it was dragged on like that until Lin Qingyan's father met with an accident, and Shou Sheng then actively cut ties with the Lin Family.

Lu Cheng listened, nodded slightly, and then asked the question he wanted to ask.

"You are close to Qin Shou; did he ever tell you that back then Lin Zhenfeng's downfall was a wrongful accusation?"

Hearing Lu Cheng's words, Wu Zhekun's eyes widened instantly.