Chapter 897: Chapter 897 - 898: Earning Merit

Qi Taiguo really has to thank the bullet lodged in his shoulder armor, clearly it was a bullet from their own sniper, and with someone identifying it, he straightforwardly declared Cai Zhengyan as a traitor.

Killing one’s own, regardless of the reason, the organization has to investigate, has to give him an explanation.

But whether he gets an explanation or not, Qi Taiguo no longer cares. His greatest counterattack is already complete, what more explanation does he need?

That’s right, didn’t Jiang Conghe just want him dead? Didn’t he arrange for people to bring about his death? But he survived and well, overturned all his scheming, even made trouble for him, isn’t this his most successful counterattack?

Qi Taiguo showed a smile.

Someone slapped him on his shoulder armor, making him grit his teeth in pain.

Turning slightly, it was Wan Zhisen, who had obviously already had a conversation!

"Surprised you can still smile." Wan Zhisen, as cocky as ever, said: "If that bullet stays too long, your arm could become useless."

For someone whose arm is useless, they can’t handle a gun, the outcome is only retirement. If they’re lucky, maybe they can settle as a coach at a base or something, otherwise they’d have to change careers and retire!

"Relax, I’m blessed with great luck!" Qi Taiguo smiled slightly, pursed his lips at him: "But you, do you have any issues?"

"What issues?" Wan Zhisen raised an eyebrow in retort.

"Your testimony, will it become a thorn in someone’s side?" Qi Taiguo was quite hesitant, with a hint of worry.

After all, such training and exercises are rare, making it to the end is even rarer. If he becomes resented because of himself, losing a chance for promotion, that would indeed be guilt-inducing.

Wan Zhisen snorted and said: "Who have I, Wan Zhisen, ever feared? I’m just telling it as it is, as for becoming a thorn in someone’s side, spare me the worry, better worry about yourself!" Pausing, he added: "I’ve already been selected to join the special sniper elite team, no longer under Jiang’s command."

Qi Taiguo was surprised, said: "Congratulations!"

Wan Zhisen said proudly: "It was expected!"

Qi Taiguo smiled, extended his hand: "They say those who’ve been through missions are brothers, how about being friends?"

"Pah! Who’s interested!" Wan Zhisen disdainfully spat, yet also extended his hand to shake with him, said: "I, Wan Zhisen, admire resilient and tough people. Qi Taiguo, you’ve got potential, you’ve caught my eye, let’s see how far you can go."

"Then keep your eyes peeled!" Qi Taiguo raised an eyebrow, smiling lightly.

Their hands clasped tightly, in the future, fighting side by side, they would still be brothers.

As the successful completion of this mission marked the end of this final assessment task, all matters regarding ratings, commendations, and awarding would take place back at the Yanjing Military Region.

Standing on the training ground where they had arrived, listening to the commander report the results of the mission, the number of hostages rescued, kilograms of drugs seized, actions against those involved in crimes...

Immediately following, individuals were awarded medals of merit and scores and commendations for the training were given.

Qi Taiguo watched as a First Class Merit Medal was pinned on his chest, unable to suppress a small upward curve of his lips, his heart surged with pride as he rendered a steady military salute to the one presenting the award.

For this mission, he had also earned a first-class merit, and his assessment score was high. These achievements rounded off a period of training and exercises marked by several near-death experiences with a satisfactory conclusion.

As the commendation ceremony dispersed, Gao Linbing wrapped an arm around Qi Taiguo’s neck, face full of excitement, said: "Brother, we can finally go home!"

A trace of tenderness flashed in Qi Taiguo’s eyes, nodding, indeed, he could now go home to see her!