Chapter 41: Zhao Gang and Zhang Dabiao  

"Huh? Zhao Gang is here? Since when?" Yang Tao asked, puzzled. He had thought Li Yunlong's storyline hadn't started yet. He hadn't expected Zhao Gang to already be here. 

"Sigh! When I joined the chat group, I had already been transferred to the Independent Regiment. Zhao Gang just arrived recently! These past few days, I've been training the soldiers on using new weapons and improving their combat skills. Next time the Japanese special forces come, I'll make sure they suffer! I just feel bad for the soldiers we lost before…" 

Li Yunlong's mood dropped as he thought about the fallen soldiers. If he had joined the chat group earlier and known the storyline, even if they couldn't defeat the Japanese special forces, at least they wouldn't have suffered such heavy casualties. 

Just then, footsteps sounded at the door. Two men walked in—it was Zhao Gang and Zhang Dabiao. 

"What's going on, Commander Li?" 

Zhao Gang walked into the room and immediately noticed the unfamiliar man. He had never seen this person before, and judging by his clothes, they weren't from around here. 

"Captain Li, who is this?" 

"Let me introduce you. This is my friend, Yang Tao! He's here to help us build the factory." After introducing Yang Tao, he turned to Yang Tao and said, "This is Comrade Zhao Gang, our political commissar, and Captain Zhang Dabiao of the First Battalion!" 

Upon hearing that Yang Tao was here to help build the factory, Commissar Zhao immediately extended his hand and shook Yang Tao's. "Thank you, Mr. Yang, for supporting our anti-Japanese forces! By the way, Captain Li mentioned that the new weapons in your group came from a friend. Could it be...?" 

Li Yunlong explained, "No, he's an American! He's a friend, but he didn't come today. I'll have a chance to introduce him to you later. Zhang Dabiao, you make sure to assign a reliable squad to protect Mr. Yang 24/7! You go too! Mr. Yang is more important than you, me, or even the commander. If something happens, not only will it be on you, but the whole regiment will have to ensure his safety. Got it?" 

"Yes, Captain!" Zhang Dabiao, hearing the seriousness of Li Yunlong's words, became nervous. He was confused but knew he had no choice but to follow orders. 

Yang Tao heard Li Yunlong's arrangement and said, "There's no need for that. Since I'm here, I'm sure I can ensure my own safety. You guys don't know me, but I'm sure you know what I'm capable of." 

Li Yunlong waved his hand. "It's not the same. I know what you can do, but you still need someone to run errands for you. If anything happens, just tell Zhang Dabiao. If he messes up, I'll shoot him!" 

Zhang Dabiao was left speechless after hearing Li Yunlong. He thought he was being given an important task, but it turned out to just be running errands. 

Seeing this, Zhao Gang, who had been listening to the conversation, started to get a sense of the situation. He had initially thought that Yang Tao was the mysterious person funding Li Yunlong's new weapons, but from the looks of it, he wasn't. However, he was clearly very important, or Li Yunlong wouldn't be treating him with so much respect. "Captain Li, I'm not sure, but what kind of factory is Mr. Yang planning to help us set up? You know our situation—we're lacking in many basic infrastructures." Zhao Gang cautiously asked. 

"Hehe! Zhao Gang, this time I'm going to show you something new. Let me show you what high-tech really looks like!" Li Yunlong said proudly. "I won't say too much, but I'll let you see soon!" 

 Seeing Li Yunlong's smug look, Zhao Gang's curiosity was piqued. "Alright! I'm looking forward to seeing this high-tech thing you're talking about!" 

 --- 

 Read 10 advanced chapters on my patreon

patreon.com/GustinaKamiya 

---