Two days later.
Afternoon. On the warship.
Dong Xuebing, who was in the cabin, could hear the wind outside. He saw his daughter was scared and quickly carried Qianqian out of the room.
The warship is in a festive mood.
The soldiers were busy. Some hung up the auspicious characters, and some prepared dinner.
Dong Xuebing was stunned and stopped one of them. "Brother, what are you all doing?"
"What do you mean?" That soldier looks at Dong Xuebing. "Today is Lunar New Year's Eve."
"Ah!" Dong Xuebing slapped his forehead. "I had forgotten the date after spending a few days at sea."
It's Lunar New Year, and Dong Xuebing is in high spirits as he looks at the festive atmosphere. Although his mother, Huilan, Yunxuan, and the rest are not with him this year, his daughter is with him, and he does not feel lonely. He carried Xiao Qianqian on his shoulder and helped her to walk around the ship. Xiao Qianqian seems to like high places. She looks down at the people below her and is dancing happily. She is giggling happily.
"Haha … Why are you so happy?"
"Ah! Ah! "
"You also know it's Lunar New Year? Our Qianqian is one year older now. Don't cry in the future. "
"Ah! Ah! Ah! "
After a while, the female soldier from yesterday approached Dong Xuebing and invited him to have dinner with everyone on the ship. Dong Xuebing agreed without hesitation.
… …
Evening.
The warship's canteen.
When Dong Xuebing entered the dining hall, he saw three to four tables. Many soldiers had arrived, and the dishes were prepared. Although the dishes are light, and the dining hall is not big, lanterns are hung up, and the 'Xi' character is plastered on the walls. The atmosphere is festive.
Dong Xuebing immediately greeted everyone. "Happy New Year."
A few soldiers also greeted him. "Happy New Year."
Dong Xuebing held his daughter's hand and waved. "Little girl, wish your Uncle and Aunty a happy New Year. I wish them good health and happiness."
Qianqian giggled as if she is really doing her Lunar New Year greetings.
The soldiers laughed. "The baby is very cute."
"Baby, Happy New Year to you too." A few soldiers walked over to shake Qianqian's hand.
Dong Xuebing is very proud. His daughter is popular everywhere.
At this time, the senior colonel and a few military officers also arrived one by one. They walked into the small dining room to wish everyone a happy new year.
After that, the Senior Colonel turned to Dong Xuebing and smiled. "Xiao Dong, the food here is limited, and this is the standard of New Year's Eve dinner. I am not sure if you like it."
Dong Xuebing quickly replied. "It's good, and I am hungry from the smell."
The senior colonel smiled and said, "That's good. Come, let's eat."
The three hostages, who were kidnapped from the smuggler's boat, had also arrived. Because their identities are unknown, and they are involved in illegal activities, they are being held captive on the ship. But today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and the officers are very humane. They called everyone over for a Lunar New Year's Eve dinner. As for Niu Dazhao's cargo ship, it was following the warship back to China, so their people didn't come over. They should be eating there.
It was time to eat.
The Senior Colonel immediately invited Dong Xuebing to sit with the officers.
Dong Xuebing saw there are many people at the same table, and he doesn't want to join them. He rejected them and squeezed with a few soldiers beside him.
Many people were puzzled when they saw the Captain was so polite to Dong Xuebing. The few officers looked at each other and did not understand what happened. Only the female soldier, who was pouring drinks for them, knew what was going on. But since her superior had ordered her to do so, she will not tell anyone. The military and the government are very different, and obeying orders is very important in the military.
"Eh?" Dong Xuebing looked around. "No alcohol? All of you are drinking? "
The three hostages also felt their throats were itching, but they don't dare to ask for alcohol.
One of the soldiers looked at Dong Xuebing. "We are still on duty, and we cannot drink."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Didn't we complete our mission? How can we not have alcohol on New Year's Eve? There won't be a feast without alcohol. "Dong Xuebing had been nervous for so many days, and he really wants to have a drink.
The Senior Colonel heard Dong Xuebing and immediately called the female soldier over.
The female soldier nodded and walked out. When she returned, she was holding a bottle of Maotai and placed it in front of Dong Xuebing.
The Senior Colonel smiled. "Xiao Dong, we will not drink. This bottle is all yours."
"Good alcohol." Dong Xuebing cupped his fists. "Thank you."
The Senior Colonel stood up slowly and said to the soldiers. "Let me say a few words first …"
It is common for the leaders to give a speech before a meal. The Senior Colonel praised the soldiers for their performance in this mission and passed on the praises to the higher-ups. After that, the Senior Colonel thanked Dong Xuebing for his help in rescuing the hostages.
Everyone applauded in unison. The applause was loud, but not chaotic at all.
The Senior Colonel continued to wish everyone a Happy New Year and raised his glass.
After finishing his glass, Dong Xuebing refilled his glass and stood up with his son in his arms. "Captain, can I say something too?"
The Senior Colonel nodded.
The few officers looked at him and thought to themselves. What is there to say?
All the soldiers are curious about Dong Xuebing and want to hear what he has to say.
"Today is Lunar New Year's Eve, and it should be the time for all of you to have a reunion with your families. But because of my children and the Chinese people, all of you gave up the chance to have a reunion and went to F State's waters to risk your lives to save hostages. As a father, I want to thank all of you. As a citizen, I want to represent all of you to thank all of you. This is the most meaningful Lunar New Year I have ever had. I am fortunate to be able to have Lunar New Year's Eve dinner with our soldiers. I want to represent all of the Chinese people to say that although your families might not be around to celebrate Lunar New Year with you, I … we are all your family. Thank you all for your hard work. Let me propose a toast to all of you. I wish our soldiers and their families a lifetime of peace!"
Dong Xuebing gulped down his glass of wine.
The Senior Colonel immediately starts clapping, and the rest of the soldiers followed suit.
The officers looked at Dong Xuebing in surprise. Dong Xuebing had given a good speech. If there was a cameraman beside him, this speech would be aired on TV. Dong Xuebing sounded like he had prepared his speech in advance, and his words were filled with sincerity. This is not what a normal Commission for Discipline Inspection officer should say.
Could this person be a government official?
Commission for Discipline Inspection officer? Deputy Section Chief?
Many people had this thought in their minds.
"Good! Let's start the performance! "One of the officers clapped his hands.
Dong Xuebing, who was eating, raised his head. What performance?
Two people walked into the dining hall. They were dressed differently and were performing a Duo Ren Zhuan.
Dong Xuebing realized there is a program. They are not allowed to watch the Spring Festival Gala Night, and soldiers are not allowed to drink alcohol. They also cannot toast their leaders like government officials. If they sit naked and eat, it will be boring. That's why there is a Spring Festival program.
Dong Xuebing was also watching the performance excitedly. He chewed the vegetables in his mouth and spat them out before feeding Xiao Qianqian.
Qianqian smacked her lips and ate with relish.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "You are so easy to feed. You will eat anything you are given."
After Qianqian finished her food, she grabbed her father and asked for more.
Dong Xuebing did not care about eating and took a sip of wine before feeding Xiao Qianqian.
Almost half of the performance was about singing, and most of the songs were military songs. Dong Xuebing had finished half of his bottle of Maotai, and he felt dizzy. He wasn't here to socialize today. He really wanted to drink some wine, so he didn't try to cheat at all. It was already very good that he was able to hold on until now with his alcohol tolerance.
The two soldiers looked at Dong Xuebing and exchanged looks before going over to give him a toast.
"Come, let's have a toast."
"Xuebing, a toast to you."
These two soldiers seem to have an ulterior motive.
"Good!" Dong Xuebing clinked glasses with them and finished his drink.
One of the soldiers asked. "Xuebing, how did you train your marksmanship?"
Dong Xuebing replied in a daze. "Marksmanship? I had never trained before. "
The other soldier replied. "Impossible. I can tell from your accuracy that you had received professional training."
Although Dong Xuebing had drunk, he was still conscious. "What training did I have? Oh right, what kind of soldiers are you two? "
The soldier replied. "We are snipers."
Dong Xuebing banged the table. "Ah! You two are the snipers on the warship!"
Snipers???
The two soldiers almost fainted when they heard what Dong Xuebing said.
The rest of the soldiers heard what Dong Xuebing said and almost burst out laughing.
Dong Xuebing patted them on their shoulders. "I don't want to criticize you two, but what kind of marksmanship is that? You can't even hit a person at close range? How can you be a sniper? "
The two snipers were extremely sullen. They turned their heads away and continued eating without saying a word. They had embarrassed themselves, but they got to admit that Dong Xuebing's marksmanship is better than them. Everyone can see this, and they are impressed.
Another soldier asked curiously. "Oh, are you really from the Commission for Discipline Inspection?"
This is what everyone wants to know, and many people looked over.
Dong Xuebing replied. "Yes. I am the Chief of our City's Commission for Discipline Inspection."
That soldier was stunned. "Prefectural City?"
"Yes."
"Chief?"
"That's right."
Everyone looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.
Even the senior colonel and the officers who were eating at the side were slightly taken aback.
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