If it's a coincidence, then there are way too many coincidences in this world. He could surely name ten thousand kinds. Just when Zhang Xiaobo was planning to continue imagining it, his thoughts were interrupted by the voice from the other side of the communicator, notifying him to report to the local relevant office as soon as possible, where someone would meet him.

The chubby guy felt a bit dizzy hearing this. Life was going well, so why suddenly did he have to report? Could it be fulfilling his dream from last night?

With all kinds of thoughts in mind, Zhang Xiaobo soon arrived at the designated location. The person meeting him was a military officer in his thirties, who evidently recognized Zhang Xiaobo. He handed over a cigarette, saying, "Comrade Zhang Xiaobo, I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

"I've quit smoking, and I wonder who you are...?"

"A staff member dispatched by the military district; let's talk inside."

Thus, the person led Zhang Xiaobo into the room and briefly explained the purpose, which was actually hoping Zhang Xiaobo could return to the troops on standby, possibly to carry out a military operation. After all, though he's retired now, he is still a reservist.

Commonly known as the reserves, it generally refers to soldiers who, after retirement, still need to fulfill soldier duties. If the country suddenly goes to war or a significant event occurs, requiring you, once the call is heard, you have to return to the troops. During wartime in the century, the reserve age was extended to 40 years.

But now, in peaceful times, the reserve age is adjusted back. After all, special times call for special measures. Even in normal times, at the age of 36, for reserves, Zhang Xiaobo still hasn't reached this stage. So, this is why the higher-ups are looking for him.

Zhang Xiaobo was completely stunned... "So, executing a special mission?"

The officer smiled slightly, "Of course, that's just part of the reason. The main one is that the higher-ups have a good opinion of you, Comrade Zhang Xiaobo. Whether in brain circuitry—cough! This can be skipped—whether in your task execution ability or Mecha piloting, you've shown extraordinary performance. So..."

The officer didn't finish his words, but the underlying meaning was already very clear. As a contemporary super warrior without a crown, Zhang Xiaobo's Mecha level was imaginable. The federation couldn't find many like it, and that's the real reason they're looking for him.

For a moment, Zhang Xiaobo's heart raced. He suddenly recalled many past events, with battle scenes on the front line still vivid in his memory. Now, only in dreams could he witness them. He was originally a nostalgic person, but Zhang Xiaobo didn't think he had the courage to wear the military uniform again. He didn't even know what kind of operation this was. He wanted to say no, but suddenly felt a strong desire to return to the troops, to relive those touching scenes from before.

Everyone who has been a soldier has had this experience, dreaming of returning to the troops, to where they once fought. Some retired soldiers have even dreamed of reenlisting in the military. This point has been investigated, with about 50% of retired soldiers having such dreams. In reality, it's simply a reminiscence of past military life.

But times change, and now, with a wife and kids, there's barely time to take care of family, and you want me to go to war? That's absolutely impossible, the chubby guy shook his head like a rattle drum, saying over and over he couldn't do it, "I'm old, I'm old. Hey, isn't there that saying, the old shouldn't rely on physical strength, I can't do this."

This guy is really a talent, talking about being old, and he's not even older than me. The officer looked up and down at the chubby guy and suddenly slammed the table, boom! Scaring the chubby guy into jumping immediately.

The chubby guy quickly realized this guy was just pulling his leg, and, without saying another word, jumped to vigorously slap the table, staring directly at the officer, "Why are you slamming the table?"

"Haha, just joking." The officer, changing his tone, stood up and said earnestly, "Comrade Zhang Xiaobo, you already have a family, and the higher-ups don't want to interfere with your normal life. This is the special personal allowance allocated by the Military Department for this action. You can take a look and consider it."

Then the officer handed the printed document in his hand to Zhang Xiaobo, marked with the Military Department's seal.

Zhang Xiaobo looked down and was stunned as it noted a top-secret operation level.

After all, as an uncrowned super war soldier, Zhang Xiaobo's role was more inclined to standby, whether he'd be deployed to Rekart was one thing, and the future changes were unknown. So the level of risk wasn't specified, but it did mention that perhaps it wouldn't be executed. In joining or participating in this secret operation specially invited by the Military Department, regardless of execution, he would receive the amount allocated by the Ministry of Finance.

And the most significant point that most excited Zhang Xiaobo was the note that this operation might just be standby, with money pouring down from above. This... this is worth a shot, how many years would that save in struggles?

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaobo, the bachelor, couldn't hold back, "I'll do it."

The officer was slightly stunned by his words. As a soldier, shouldn't he say he accepts the dispatch? Even though he's retired, this social answer still surprised him.

"Confirmed."

"Huh? Confirmed...?" Zhang Xiaobo nodded and then shook his head. Just when shaking his head, the officer continued, "Comrade Zhang Xiaobo, you can prepare, report at 8 AM in room 503 on the first floor of Black Tech Base three days later. At that time, someone will receive you. Your reply has been recorded by Sky Network, and the amount will be allocated after the completion of the task."

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