So despite being an officer, Lin Mu still held great respect for veterans.
Moreover, Lin Mu noticed that this Second Class Sergeant Major had visible gunshot scars on the back of his hand.
There was no need to ask; this was definitely a veteran who had been to the battlefield.
"Alright, just a moment," the Second Class Sergeant Major said, serving the food according to Lin Mu's request.
"Thank you, Squad Leader."
Lin Mu took the food and went to an empty table, beckoning the two women, "Come, eat quickly, don't go hungry."
After saying that, Lin Mu poured the dishes directly onto his rice and began to wolf it down.
Ye Youdie and Xiao Mo watched Lin Mu eating like a whirlwind, their hands frozen in mid-air as they stared blankly.
Seemingly noticing that his eating speed was indeed too startling, he began to slow down once he was about sixty percent full.
"How long has it been since you last ate?" Ye Youdie asked curiously.
"Even though I ate at Grandpa's at noon, I drove for six hours straight and then went to the Captain's office. I've been starving for a while now."
"By the way, Youdie, when you see Professor Li Xingguo in the future, you'll have to start calling them Grandpa and Grandma too. After all, you're my wife," Lin Mu said with a smile.
"Shameless, who's your wife?" Ye Youdie lowered her head and whispered.
Her silky long hair slid down as she lowered her head. Although it covered half her face, Lin Mu could still see that Ye Youdie's face had turned red.
Just as Lin Mu was teasing his girlfriend, a dozen fully armed figures appeared at the cafeteria entrance, wearing jungle camouflage and camouflage face paint.
Just as he was about to speak, Dog Head Old Gao placed a full set of weapons, equipment, and a rucksack in front of him.
"Emergency situation, we're going on a mission."
Lin Mu's expression hardened as he looked at Ye Youdie and said, "You two eat slowly. Take Xiao Mo back later."
Without waiting for Ye Youdie to respond, Lin Mu picked up his gear and headed outside.
Lin Mu rushed back to the dormitory, donned his equipment within a minute, and then checked his firearm.
Three minutes later, Squad Leader Gao and both Lone Wolf A and B Teams were already waiting for him at the entrance.
Down the stairs, into the vehicle, and they quickly departed.
Before long, they arrived at the base's helipad and began boarding.
Tut-tut-tut... The helicopter took off, heading towards a mission location hundreds of kilometers away.
"Wild Wolf, what's the mission this time?" Lin Mu asked.
"A group of people with a dozen others broke into Langde Village and took over thirty villagers hostage," Dog Head Old Gao said in a low voice. "Our objective this time is to rescue the villagers and eliminate them."
"Also, they brought some things with them, and we need to bring those things back."
"What things?" Lin Mu asked, puzzled.
"Things that can make people lose everything they own," Dog Head Old Gao said with a solemn expression.
Although Dog Head Boss didn't say it explicitly, everyone present knew what he meant.
There was only one thing that could make people lose everything.
Next, Dog Head Old Gao assigned the upcoming tasks: Lone Wolf A Team was responsible for bringing back those items.
As for Lone Wolf B Team, they were responsible for eliminating the enemies inside.
"Does everyone understand their respective tasks?" Dog Head Old Gao asked deeply.
"Understood!" everyone shouted in unison.
Lin Mu narrowed his eyes, a murderous look on his face.
It seemed the last lesson wasn't painful enough, as they actually dared to come back with men and "white flour." Since you've come, then stay buried here forever.
For any force that dared to encroach upon China, Lin Mu had only one principle.
Those who offend my China shall not be spared.
"Blood Wolf, there's a woman in red in Langde Village. She's our insider; make sure not to harm her," Dog Head Old Gao said.
"Understood," Lin Mu nodded.
"Twenty more minutes. Everyone, take the time to rest," Dog Head Old Gao finished, and everyone in the cabin closed their eyes.
After several lucky draws, Lin Mu had figured out a pattern: as long as he did a draw before a mission, he would surely obtain unexpected skills or items.
Not only would it help with the mission, but it would also enhance his own strength.
So Lin Mu set a rule for himself: no draws unless there was a reason, or if he occasionally felt like it on a whim.
And now was a good opportunity to verify this idea.
"System, draw twice," Lin Mu said in his mind.
"Congratulations to the Host for obtaining a Perfect-level Special Operations Skill," the System said.
"Special Operations Skill?" Lin Mu looked curiously at the skill's description.
[This skill includes Booby Trap placement, bomb disposal, reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, trace evidence analysis, psychology, and a series of other special operations techniques, ensuring the Host is invincible in his future special operations career and wins every battle.]
"Congratulations to the Host for obtaining a battlefield command tool," the System said.
[This tool can help the Host multitask on the battlefield, managing both combat and command simultaneously.]
Just after reading the descriptions of the skill and tool, Lin Mu heard the System's voice.
"Transferring Special Operations Skill to you now."
As the System's voice faded, Lin Mu felt the nerves in his brain throbbing. About a minute later, the skill transfer was complete.
After getting a general understanding of the Special Operations Skill, Lin Mu had to admit that the System's skills had never disappointed him.
Especially with the skill obtained this time; if nothing else, the Booby Trap placement alone was an eye-opener for Lin Mu.
"Tool is performing initial loading, please wait."
"Loading complete. Would you like to activate it now?"
"Not for now," Lin Mu said.
About half an hour later, the helicopter brought everyone to the mission location, only ten kilometers away from Langde Village.
"Regroup here after completing the mission, and bring the insider along," Dog Head Old Gao instructed after landing. Without waiting for Lin Mu's reply, he led the A Team toward the distant woods.
"Ten kilometers. Let's head out immediately; time waits for no one." Lin Mu was the first to run toward Langde Village.
Once Lin Mu saw Langde Village not far away, the Danger Skill Light Screen appeared as well.
Seeing the distribution of red dots on the Light Screen, Lin Mu calculated in his mind. The enemy didn't have many people, and with the strength of his seven-man team, it would be easy to breach. However, ensuring the safety of the hostages would be somewhat difficult.
He observed the terrain with binoculars, then looked up at Zhuang Yan and the other five. "The enemy has a few people guarding the entrance to Langde Village, while the rest are guarding the hostages."
"Here's the plan: I'll handle the sniping. Ostrich, follow me as my spotter or for follow-up shots. The other members follow Geng Jihui and breach from the front."
"Blood Wolf, you're carrying a rifle," Old Cannon said, looking at Lin Mu. "This is real combat, not a movie. In case something happens, you—"
Lin Mu: "There are no 'what-ifs.' I have absolute confidence in my marksmanship."
After saying that, he and Ostrich dashed toward a hilltop 800 meters away.
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