Shen Huaisang spoke very naturally, showing no sign of abnormality.
The expressions of several leaders were somewhat disappointed, but they still continued to ask, "Did nothing else really happen? Gou An was seriously injured after being shot and was moved. Under such circumstances, it was a sure death."
Shen Huaisang's heart tightened, but he persisted, "Nothing happened. The reason Gou An was moved was that I was anxious to get him to the medical team quickly. Later, he spat up blood, and I knew he couldn't be moved anymore, so I waited at the spot."
Upon hearing Shen Huaisang's explanation, a middle-aged man wearing glasses said sternly, "Comrade Shen, as a professional special forces soldier, you absolutely wouldn't make such a low-level mistake. Please explain everything clearly. You should know what this means to our country!"
Shen Huaisang recognized this man, Xu Weiguo, the director of the military region's general hospital. He was the one who had operated on his leg when he was shot.
"Report! Everything I said is true, without any distortion!" Shen Huaisang stood up.
The major general looked at Shen Huaisang, his authority unhidden. Shen Huaisang didn't dare to show any timidity and kept his gaze straight ahead!
"Alright, since Black Hawk has explained the course of events, let him go back to training first." The speaker was Shen Huaisang's chief of staff, Zhang Zhiyuan.
Zhang Zhiyuan winked at Shen Huaisang. Seeing this, Shen Huaisang immediately saluted and left.
"Zhang Zhiyuan! Don't you know what you're doing is wrong!" Xu Weiguo glared at Zhang Zhiyuan angrily, very upset that he had let Shen Huaisang leave.
"Director Xu, this is my soldier, not your hospital doctor. Besides, what Black Hawk said is no different from what Black Panther and the others said. What else do you want him to say?" Zhang Zhiyuan retorted unceremoniously.
"But this is something that any discerning person can see is suspicious. Don't just think about the present. If something really happened, do you know how many soldiers who bravely fight for the country on the battlefield could be saved in the future!"
Xu Weiguo's words were sharp, each one piercing Zhang Zhiyuan's heart.
"But my soldier wouldn't lie. Moreover, when we interviewed Black Panther and the others alone earlier, their answers were the same as Black Hawk's. Doesn't that explain the problem!"
"Don't talk to me about medical miracles. Something must have happened in between, otherwise, even if Gou An could be sent to the operating room in time, he absolutely wouldn't survive the surgery!"
"I think you're just obsessed. Why can't there be miracles? Aren't medical miracles happening all the time!"
As the two were about to continue arguing, the major general finally spoke, "Alright, stop arguing."
After speaking, the major general stood up and said to Xu Weiguo, "Since the person who needed to be questioned has been questioned, you can continue to observe Gou An's physical condition afterwards. Report any abnormalities. As for how to write the report, just write it as it is."
Hearing this, Xu Weiguo instantly slumped, "Yes, Major General!"
Then, Xu Weiguo left with his assistant, not forgetting to glare at Zhang Zhiyuan as he did.
At this point, only Zhang Zhiyuan, Major General Wei Guoan, and Secretary Wan Cheng remained in the room.
"Zhiyuan, it's just the two of us here. What do you think about this matter?" Wei Guoan walked to the window and looked at the soldiers training on the open ground.
"How else can I see it? Since Black Hawk said nothing else happened, I believe him." Zhang Zhiyuan said.
"Don't be angry. After all, we all know the reason why Black Hawk retired. But now, not only has his leg recovered, but his physical fitness is even stronger than that of their captain!
These things cannot be hidden. Moreover, he completed this mission perfectly. His mission has been reported, and I believe all his information is now in the hands of those people.
You know better than I do what is most capable of protecting him."
Wei Guoan looked at his friend and spoke his mind.
Zhang Zhiyuan listened and knew that it was indeed the case. When Shen Huaisang was injured and declared disabled, the higher-ups had spared no effort to find foreign doctors for his treatment.
The conclusions were all the same, which forced them to reluctantly transfer Shen Huaisang.
However, Shen Huaisang was unwilling, saying he would retire and go home for a while and see later.
Unexpectedly, instead of receiving his report for a transfer to a civilian position, they received a notice of his return to duty.
"Talk to Black Hawk properly and explain the pros and cons of the situation to him. You know, the country will not mistreat anyone who is beneficial to the country, but the premise is not to be outmaneuvered by people with ulterior motives."
Zhang Zhiyuan looked at Wei Guoan, "Are you saying he's already been targeted?"
"Those old foxes, aren't they all full of schemes!" Wei Guoan sneered.
Then, he didn't linger any longer and left with his secretary, leaving Zhang Zhiyuan alone in the office.
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Early in the morning, just after Shen Yao finished her meditation, she saw several cars driving in. Professor Zhang and a few others were waiting at the intersection.
Shen Yao knew that it must be Professor Zhang's friend from the Forestry Bureau, as Professor Zhang had mentioned yesterday.
Several people got out of the cars, including some familiar faces to Shen Yao.
The county magistrate of Puhe County and some leaders who had come to inspect the greenhouses, as well as an old man of similar age to Professor Zhang.
The old man shook hands with Professor Zhang and the others, and then headed towards the farmhouse.
Shen Yao watched for a while and then heard Ning Min calling her downstairs for breakfast. Just as they had finished their breakfast, they heard someone knocking on the door.
"Hello, I'm from the Agricultural Bureau. You can call me Elder Qin. I heard that a Yushan Jūqǐ (瑶山苣苔) has been discovered in your orchard, so I've come to understand the situation."
Shen Dad, perhaps having dealt with many leaders, was not at all timid this time. "Yes, yes, yes. I've already told people not to go near the orchard yesterday, and I've protected it with a net."
Shen Dad had almost slept in the orchard yesterday, afraid that the little seedling would have any accident.
"Can you please take us up there?"
"Of course." Shen Dad agreed without hesitation.
Then a large group of people followed Shen Dad up the back mountain.
Originally, they were going to take a small tricycle to take them up, but Elder Qin refused, saying he wanted to walk and observe the environment here.
However, Shen Dad was a little worried. Elder Qin looked quite old, and although the journey was not particularly far, was it really okay to climb up and down?
A young man beside Elder Qin saw Shen Dad's concern and said, "Don't worry, Boss Shen, our Elder Qin's health is like this!"
After saying that, he gave a thumbs up.
Even so, Shen Dad still asked Mo Xuan to drive the small tricycle and take Shen Yao to the orchard first.
Why did he take Shen Yao? He couldn't help it; with his daughter there, he felt at ease.