Seeing the various close-in weapon systems and missile launchers, along with the rows of radars mounted on the towers, was truly awe-inspiring!
Never had he thought that he could observe a naval vessel from such close proximity, knowing that every detail on the ship was classified.
It wasn’t just the various installations that astonished Lin Beichen; even the thick deck beneath his feet felt exceptionally solid.
The entire deck was as large as three or four basketball courts combined.
Such a grand ship, cutting through the boundless sea, still gave a profound sense of security!
Standing on the deck and looking towards the sea, the crimson sun was rising from the elliptical horizon, and the blue sea reflected the scenery from above, creating a picture as beautiful as a masterpiece.
If one could set up a few fishing rods on the deck, place a barbecue grill, and enjoy a few bottles of beer while eating freshly caught and grilled sea fish, the scene would be... intoxicating just to imagine.
Just as Lin Beichen was immersed in the majestic view of the ship, a well-organized team not far away waved at him.
"Welcome, Comrade Lin Beichen!"
The unanimous welcome pulled Lin Beichen out of his reverie. He saw Captain Guo Jian and others already waiting, and without hesitation, he walked toward them.
As he approached, he saw eight men and two women.
The men were tall and imposing, with upright postures!
They had dark skin and bright, sharp eyes, resembling special forces frogmen from TV dramas, exuding a strong sense of power.
The two women, in contrast, appeared petite and had significantly fairer skin.
One of the women looked Lin Beichen over with some disdain and sought verification from Guo Jian.
"Captain, are you sure? He doesn’t look like an expert at all, and we still have classes later!"
She then looked at Lin Beichen and teased, "Haven’t graduated yet, have you? Ever held a gun?"
"Ever fired a handgun?"
"Pfft... Hahaha..."
Her teasing caused the others to burst into laughter, especially the bit about the handgun, which carried another implication in their minds.
"Enough! From now on, you will follow Comrade Lin Beichen’s orders. His words are my words. If anyone defies him, you’ll answer to me!"
Guo Jian stepped forward and sternly reprimanded her, immediately restoring seriousness to the scene, and no one dared to joke around.
After speaking, Guo Jian gave Lin Beichen a meaningful pat on the shoulder, saying, "It’s all up to you!"
He then walked over to Song Xiangdong’s side. The two sat together, enjoying the sea breeze while attentively watching the center of the scene.
Song Xiangdong appeared quite relaxed, savoring tea that Guo Jian had hesitated a long time before presenting, as if everything was going as expected.
Guo Jian, anxious and unable to sit still, had no interest in tea. He was eager to witness the extraordinary abilities of the cultivator Song Xiangdong had mentioned, reputed to have the power to change world events.
Lin Beichen wasn’t reserved; he had experienced a similar situation once before in the Security Bureau.
He nodded to the two not far away, gestured an OK sign, then turned to face the well-disciplined team in front of him, carefully assessing each of them.
They stood tall with chests out, eyes filled with determination, exuding an invincible aura.
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"Indeed remarkable, such arrogance must mean substantial strength in the team."
"I seem to see arrogance and defiance in you?"
Facing the earlier casual mockery, Lin Beichen wasn’t angry; instead, he inferred that these were evidently indomitable presences in the military, accustomed to respect.
"It’s not defiance; it’s just a waste of time. Someone as young as you, what can you teach us? Teach us to shoot handguns or recite ancient poetry? I still have several combat classes to attend!"
"Me too, I was scheduled to train others in escape techniques today, but I was suddenly notified to attend this training instead!"
"Hey, how old are you? When I was your age, I already knew how to shoot a handgun!"
They whispered among themselves, seeming to believe Lin Beichen’s presence disrupted their original plans and training, showing some disregard and impatience.
"Your biggest mistake right now is underestimating your opponent! Don’t judge a book by its cover. I don’t need to stress these basics."
Lin Beichen explained steadily, but they still didn’t seem to take it seriously, unable to imagine what kind of class Lin Beichen could possibly give them.
Despite maintaining seriousness in their military posture, they were already calculating how to catch up on their trainees’ progress after this session, completely dismissing Lin Beichen.
"Who would dare underestimate you, sir? Why don’t you tell us what you can teach us first!"
The woman who had first mocked Lin Beichen led the charge again, viewing him as an unworldly young man.
"I teach Traditional Martial Arts, or Martial Arts!"
"I also teach cultivation! Of course, you wouldn’t believe it!"
Lin Beichen remained unhurried, patiently explaining to them, knowing that at his age, he indeed didn’t look like a martial arts master or a prodigy.
Based on appearance alone, he might still seem somewhat immature.