38: Chapter 38 Mobilization Meeting

By the third day, essentially all the equipment was ready.

In the evening, all members of the covert team gathered in the training area for the pre-departure mobilization meeting.

Thinking about the impending separation, everyone's mood was particularly heavy.

Soon, the mobilization meeting officially began.

The first order of business was to announce the code names.

To ensure safety, everyone would no longer use their real names after leaving the base. Oriental Chen had prepared a list, giving each person a code name based on their characteristics.

The list is as follows:

No. 1: Zhang Yuankui, Code Name: Celestial Fiend.

No. 2: Shen Wengang, Code Name: Tian Gang.

No. 3: Ling Zhenhai, Code Name: Sea King.

No. 4: Ruan Xinghua, Code Name: Smiling Tiger.

No. 5: Tong Li, Code Name: King Kong.

No. 6: Tang Kun, Code Name: Mantis.

No. 7: Qu Zhengping, Code Name: Skylark.

No. 8: Ji Hongfei, Code Name: Ghost Valley.

...

No. 26: Yan Fangfang, Code Name: Fang Hua.

No. 27: Shen Miaoluo, Code Name: Qian Luo.

...

(The detailed list will be posted in the discussion area for everyone to review.)

The second order of business was to announce the gestures and secret phrases, to facilitate identity verification when everyone was out in the field.

Gesture:

Right hand in a fist, palm inward, tapping the chest.

Secret Phrase:

First half: How can it be said that there are no clothes? We share the same robe.

Second half: May people be unaware, and may the years be peaceful.

At this point, the meeting had to take a short break.

Everyone could no longer control their emotions, and tears of sorrow fell.

Yes. May people be unaware, and may the years be peaceful! Originally, it was just an ordinary phrase, but now it has become the most extravagant aspiration.

I truly hope that the world does not understand how precious peaceful days are. The less they understand, the more it proves that everyone is living in happiness.

No one wants to leave their family and wander about.

But just as Oriental Chen said: The crisis is imminent, no one is a bystander, and no one is qualified to be a bystander. In the face of the apocalypse, we have no choice but to take on the responsibility!

The third order of business was to distribute identity tags.

Each person, according to their number, successively received their own identity tag.

Oriental Chen briefly explained how to use the tags.

After the explanation, everyone practiced on their own.

Soon, everyone mastered the method of use.

The fourth order of business was to distribute the customized mechanical dogs.

The mechanical dogs had many functions, so it took longer for everyone to familiarize themselves with them.

The fifth order of business was to distribute communication devices: the base's newly developed Digital Eye and the 2nd generation bone conduction microphone.

2nd Generation Bone Conduction Microphone: Expanded the original walkie-talkie function. To facilitate free communication, it supports free channel creation, satellite calls, and self-adjustable volume. However, these functions require the cooperation of another piece of equipment: the Digital Eye.

Digital Eye: Similar in shape to cosmetic contact lenses. When worn, it can project a network operation panel in front of the eyes, supported by the Supercomputing Center's computing power, visible only to the wearer. Its main functions include:

1. Night vision

2. Location scanning

3. Augmented reality

4. Configuration menu

Through the configuration menu, it can be paired and connected with the bone conduction microphone. Once connected, a series of configurations can be performed.

At this point, the equipment training was basically concluded.

After the equipment training ended, Oriental Chen called Niu Xingwang over to meet everyone.

After all, Niu Xingwang had just returned to the base, and apart from Yuan Kui, everyone else was unfamiliar with him. Everyone would inevitably interact with Niu Xingwang in the future. So, meeting each other and getting to know each other was essential.

“There’s one more thing. It’s been almost a week since the vaccines were injected. In the next three to five days to half a month, everyone will gradually experience some physical changes. If you have any questions, you can contact me via the bone conduction microphone.”

“Alright. The meeting concludes here.”

“Everyone who needs to make arrangements, do so quickly. At 18:36, at the moment the sun rises, everyone departs on time!”

“Finally, a supplement: if you find any abnormal situations at the base after leaving, do not pay attention to them. Everything is part of the plan.”

“Attention, all!”

Yuan Kui shouted the command, and everyone stood at attention in unison.

“Salute!”

Oriental Chen also stood at attention and returned the salute.

They gazed at each other like this for about thirty seconds.

“Dismissed!”

“Break ranks!”

...

December 9, 2054, Morning.

At dawn, the first ray of sunlight appeared on the horizon.

Many people emerged from the base's exit.

Each person was accompanied by a dog.

They gathered in twos and threes, bidding each other farewell.

Some shook hands, some hugged.

Someone extended their right hand, made a fist, and placed it against their chest.

This gesture seemed to be contagious; upon seeing it, everyone else also extended their right hands, made fists, and placed them against their chests.

They looked at each other, silently.

One minute later,

Everyone put on their hats, turned with tearful eyes, and walked away in all directions, with big strides...

...

3 hours later

Five military helicopters landed on an open space in Binjiang Park.

Groups of heavily armed Soldiers jumped out of the helicopters.

They quickly ran towards the helicopter in the very center.

On both sides of the door:

Gather.

Line up.

One by one, they were dashing and extraordinary.

Immediately after, the cabin door opened, and several Soldiers escorted a military officer in his 50s down the aircraft.

Everyone saluted.

The middle-aged officer walked directly past the Soldiers' formation and stood at the very front.

This scene clearly indicated a person of great importance.

The person who arrived was Yan Zhengping.

Through a phone call, Yan Zhengping and his men arrived outside the underground base's entrance.

From the outside, the 10-meter-high concrete wall demonstrated the extraordinary strength of the owner here. Yan Zhengping frowned, deep in thought.

Soon, the large gate in the wall opened. Oriental Chen walked out of the base, accompanied by Yuan Kui and Ling Zhenhai.

To complete today's final act, Zhang Yuankui, Ling Zhenhai, Yan Fangfang, and her six subordinates had not left that morning.

Yan Zhengping saw that the person who came was so young and did not take him seriously.

“Are you the person in charge here?” Yan Zhengping spoke first.

His aura gave off an oppressive feeling of authority without needing to express anger.

“That’s right. Have you brought the item?” Oriental Chen was not intimidated.

“Let the people out first!” Yan Zhengping ordered.

“That’s impossible. If I let the people go first, what if you don’t give me the item?” Oriental Chen flatly refused.

“Then what do you want to do?” Yan Zhengping demanded.

“Since you’ve come all this way, why not come in for a cup of tea?”

“No need for tea, I’m very busy.” Yan Zhengping didn't even consider it, thinking, 'You're not worthy of drinking tea with me.'

“Oh, is that so? Then I apologize, please go back. Don’t let me delay your work.” Oriental Chen said teasingly.

Are you kidding? He's already at his own doorstep, how could he be manipulated?

“How dare you! Are you tired of living?” A Soldier nearby stepped out and reprimanded him.

Yan Zhengping raised a hand to stop him and spoke calmly:

“You bring the people out, and we'll conduct the transaction right here.”

“Oh, is that so! That works too! But I'll state beforehand, if someone sees something they shouldn't, it's not my fault.” Oriental Chen pretended to think for a moment, then spread his hands and said.

Yan Zhengping's face turned ashen, and he said harshly.

“You're very good! Lead the way!”

“Please!” Oriental Chen made a gesture to invite him in.

“Commander!” Everyone tried to stop him.

Commander Yan raised his hand, signaling them not to say more, and ordered:

“Two people follow me inside, the rest wait here! If I don't come out in an hour, bomb this place flat!”

After speaking, he stepped inside.

If you only look at the environment, it's not actually that great inside, as it's not decorated.

The biggest problem is that there's electricity inside!

This is not like the military; outside, the power is basically out. The fact that there's electricity here truly reflects the strength of the base's owner.

Oriental Chen led Yan Zhengping directly to the office on the second underground floor. Because the members of the escort team had all left, there was no one along the way, and it was empty everywhere.

“Dad!” Upon entering the office, Yan Fangfang quickly went to greet him.

The other few subordinates, three standing and three in wheelchairs, all raised their hands in a military salute.

“Fangfang, are you alright?” Yan Zhengping looked her up and down.

“Dad, I’m fine.” Yan Fangfang replied.

“You weren’t kidnapped?” Yan Zhengping asked, seeing that his daughter could move freely and had no injuries.

“No!” Yan Fangfang answered awkwardly.

“Nonsense!” Yan Zhengping flicked his hand, saying angrily.

“Commander Yan, please don’t be offended. I told her to do it this way.” Oriental Chen said with a smile.

“You?” Yan Zhengping eyed him, not believing him at all.

Just a young brat, wanting to command his daughter, could he really command her?

“Dad! Alright, you’re here, let’s not talk about this. We called you here because we have something important to discuss.” Yan Fangfang smoothed things over, pulling her father towards the sofa.

“Hmph!” Yan Zhengping was still angry, but as his daughter pulled him, he didn’t refuse.