Zhu Xingguang’s truck just returned to the South District base. The truck driver hurriedly let Zhu Xingguang out and then went to the supply depot to unload.
Zhu Xingguang looked around. "So busy. Looks like I still have to walk to my office."
Zhu Xingguang walked towards his office alone.
In this supply warehouse, all sorts of small trucks were coming and going. Busy with their work, they paid no mind to Zhu Xingguang.
After Zhu Xingguang walked out to the external supply point, he saw heavily guarded soldiers standing all around.
Upon seeing Zhu Xingguang emerge, they immediately said, "Halt, this is a military zone, no unauthorized movement. Please return to the supply point."
Zhu Xingguang looked at the soldier and said, "Me. Don't you recognize me?"
As he spoke, Zhu Xingguang continued to walk outward.
The young soldier said, "No one can move freely in the military camp. If you continue to advance, you will be detained."
Zhu Xingguang looked at the young soldier and took another step.
"Can't you understand what I'm saying?"
Then, the young soldier rushed forward. Several other young soldiers also charged forward.
Zhu Xingguang’s face showed disbelief.
The first, second, third.
Next, Zhu Xingguang was apprehended by three young soldiers.
And their method of control was to pin him to the ground.
As the three soldiers tackled him, Zhu Xingguang’s face made contact with the ground.
"You, don't get so agitated."
The three soldiers then twisted Zhu Xingguang’s arms behind his back to restrain him.
"Come with us."
Thus, Zhu Xingguang was escorted into a small room for questioning.
The person in charge of the interrogation immediately asked, "You're in trouble. Tell me, why did you want to enter this military zone?"
Zhu Xingguang replied, "Of course, to go back to the command center."
"To the command center? It seems you intended to sabotage it. Such an act could land you in prison for decades."
Zhu Xingguang looked at the man and said, "Xiao Sun, you haven't even looked at me since you came in. Are you that arrogant now, not looking at people?"
Hearing the familiar voice, the man quickly looked up. He was startled and immediately apologized with a smile, "Lieutenant General, so you are here."
Zhu Xingguang said, "Of course, I am here."
"Lieutenant General, I will escort you to the command center immediately. As for those young soldiers who didn't recognize you, I will have them confined."
"Confined? I think you're the one who should be confined. Those good lads were doing their duty to protect the area. They made no mistake. Alright, lead the way. I need to get to the command center. I'm not in uniform now, and if I wander around, I'll be apprehended again."
"Right away. I'll take you there now."
After stepping outside, Zhu Xingguang remembered his current appearance. He said, "Don't go there yet. Let me go back to the dormitory and change first."
Zhu Xingguang returned to the dormitory and changed into a military uniform.
Once again in uniform, Zhu Xingguang looked like his old self. Soldiers saluted him wherever he went.
Zhu Xingguang strode in and arrived at the command center.
Upon entering, Zhu Xingguang saw a group of people busy dispatching various supplies. They were so engrossed in their work that they had no time to notice Zhu Xingguang.
Zhu Xingguang looked around and found that his usual seat had been taken by Su Han.
Even Li Chengfu and Chu Shi were seated on either side.
Zhu Xingguang walked over to Su Han.
Su Han looked at Zhu Xingguang and said, "You're back, Lieutenant General Zhu Xingguang. How was the dinosaur world?"
Zhu Xingguang nodded. "It was good, but unfortunately, I didn't get to see any wild dinosaurs. You should let me see wild dinosaurs next time."
Su Han said, "Wild dinosaurs are found in the wild. But the journey to the wild takes a long time. Lieutenant General Zhu Xingguang, your visit outside wasn't long enough for you to go to the wild."
Beside them, Chu Shi sat in another chair, constantly issuing commands. Li Chengfu was monitoring the screens. Neither of them paid attention to Zhu Xingguang.
Zhu Xingguang said, "Deputy Minister Su Han, you've taken my seat. Where should I sit?"
Su Han replied, "You don't need to sit. We've got this. You should go back to your dormitory and get some rest."
Zhu Xingguang shook his head. "As the commander of the South District, how can I miss this opportunity at such a time!"
Su Han said, "In that case, I'll arrange a seat for you."
Su Han gestured to someone nearby. "Go and get a chair for Lieutenant General Zhu Xingguang."
The person nearby replied, "Deputy Minister Su Han, there are no more chairs here."
Su Han pointed to a table in the corner. "Look inside there."
The person quickly walked over, pulled open the table drawer.
Inside the drawer, there was a foldable lounge chair.
Su Han smiled. "That's right, that foldable lounge chair."
Once the foldable lounge chair was set up, Zhu Xingguang looked at it. "Who brought this lounge chair here?"
A soldier nearby said, "I did. This lounge chair is mainly kept here for use during night shifts."
Zhu Xingguang looked at the lounge chair. "Can this lounge chair be converted into a regular upright chair?"
"No, it can't."
Zhu Xingguang looked at the lounge chair. "You're all working, and I'm going to lie on this chair and watch you work?"
Su Han, not needing to command at the moment, had time to chat with Zhu Xingguang.
Su Han said, "I've prepared a seat for you, and it's the most comfortable one here. Of course, you can also stand and watch."
Zhu Xingguang said, "Then I'll stand."
And so, Zhu Xingguang stood for two and a half hours, until dinnertime.
After dinner, Zhu Xingguang returned to the command center. Chu Shi and Li Chengfu were still there, but Su Han was nowhere to be seen.
Zhu Xingguang looked at the empty seat, which was originally his. "It seems that young Su Han isn't coming back tonight."
Zhu Xingguang walked over, intending to sit down.
A soldier nearby stopped Zhu Xingguang.
"Lieutenant General, this seat belongs to Deputy Minister Su Han. Deputy Minister Su Han specifically ordered that while he is in the South District, only he can occupy this seat."
Zhu Xingguang said, "What? I am the highest-ranking officer in the South District. How can you take orders from that brat Su Han?"
"Lieutenant General, the orders we received state that for the next three days, the highest command authority in the command center will be Deputy Minister Su Han. Lieutenant General, you should still sit on that lounge chair."
Zhu Xingguang looked, stood there for another hour, and finally sat down on the lounge chair, but he did not recline.