Outside the research institute, two rows of soldiers carrying rifles escorted Ye Fan and Zhang Lu, their expressions solemn.
"Salute!!" Company Commander Gao led the charge, his voice loud and powerful.
The soldiers saluted in unison, reverently gazing at the five-starred red flag, all of them looking at one person.
The one receiving all the attention was not Ye Fan, but Zhang Lu.
For the soldiers, it was under Zhang Lu's leadership that they achieved extraordinary accomplishments. As for what role Ye Fan played in it, they did not know. Only Company Commander Gao looked at Ye Fan with a serious expression.
Ye Fan looked calm and got into the car by himself.
Zhang Lu gave a bitter salute and instructed, "Company Commander Gao, I'll leave the remaining aftermath to you."
"Yes!" Company Commander Gao responded firmly and forcefully.
Zhang Lu drove away, with the soldiers watching in the direction the car departed, gazing intently for a long time.