Chapter 144: The Guard Officer

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When Gao Yuan and his group stepped outside, a sergeant in military uniform was waiting for them.

"Greetings, Commander."

It wasn't exactly a shock, but Gao Yuan still felt extremely awkward when a person in uniform saluted him.

Xiang Weiguo returned the salute, then, after giving it some thought, Gao Yuan saluted as well.

"Reporting, Commander, I am Song Qian, squad leader of the 10709th Infantry Division's Guard Company, First Platoon, Second Squad, ordered to protect the Commander's safety and daily life. Please give your instructions."

Gao Yuan looked at the squad leader in front of him, then pointed to his own nose, expressing his surprise, "You are calling me 'Commander'?"

"Yes!"

"But I am not a commander..."

Song Qian spoke loudly, "The base commander arranged it this way; I must obey orders."

Gao Yuan looked at Xiang Weiguo imploringly. After pondering for a moment, Xiang Weiguo nodded, "It must have been arranged by General Xu, I guess."