822: Chapter 813: Bagpiper of the Royal Scots Horse Guards 822: Chapter 813: Bagpiper of the Royal Scots Horse Guards Gao Yang didn’t speak; he just looked at Jansen.
Seeing Gao Yang’s stern face, Jansen bit his teeth and said gravely, “I can’t lie to you, I did serve in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards of the 7th Armoured Brigade, and indeed as a technical serviceman, but I’m not a scout at all.
In fact, I served in the most famous unit of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.”
Gao Yang waved his hand and said, “You’ve said that twice now, focus on the main point, tell me which is the most famous unit of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.”
After a moment of silence, Jansen slowly said, “The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Band, yes, the band of the Royal Guard is very famous.
We not only participate in the Edinburgh Music Festival every year, but we have also released many albums of Scottish bagpipe music, and they are very popular.”
Gao Yang looked incredulous and said, “You’re saying you’re a musician?
And not an infantryman?”
Lowering his head, Jansen said softly, “Yes, I’m a musician, my instrument is the Great Highland Bagpipes.
I’ve only received the most basic infantry training, and unmanned aerial vehicles are just a hobby of mine.
I have not done any aerial reconnaissance with any unit.
My service in the army consisted of practice and performing in different places, wearing a bearskin cap and a Scottish kilt.”
Gao Yang didn’t like being lied to, but he could understand Jansen, so he wasn’t very bothered by Jansen making up a story to get a job, especially since Jansen had admitted it voluntarily.
However, he was looking for a soldier, not a bagpiper.
After being stunned for a while, Gao Yang finally said, “Are you fucking kidding me?
You’re just a bagpiper, where do you get the confidence to think you can be a mercenary?”
Jansen said urgently, “Sir, although playing with unmanned aerial vehicles is just a hobby of mine, I can really do anything with them.
Reconnaissance aside, which is a mere trifle, I can also direct artillery fire with no issue at all, sir, I truly understand it all.”
Gao Yang rubbed his mouth, but at this moment, Bruce excitedly said, “Hey, buddy, if you’re a Scot and a bagpiper, then where are you from?
Edinburgh?”
Jansen shook his head and said, “No, I’m from the Highlands, I’m a Highlander.”
Slapping his hand, Bruce exclaimed, “Aha, I knew it, only Highlanders can play the Great Highland Bagpipes well.
The English definitely don’t qualify, and neither do the Lowland Scots.
Buddy, where’s your hometown?”
Hesitating for a moment, Jansen said, “I come from the County of Bute.”
Slapping his hand again, Bruce shouted, “Ha-ha, I’m also from the County of Bute!”
Stunned, Jansen said, “You’re from the County of Bute?”
At that moment, Cui Bo pushed Bruce and said, “Stop fooling around, you’re an American, how did you suddenly become a Scot now?”
Bruce said excitedly, “I am American, that’s true, but I’m a Scottish-American.
My parents moved to America in 1977, and although I was born in America, both my parents are from the County of Bute.
I still have relatives from my family there, and the farm where my parents lived is there too!”
Jansen also grew a bit excited and said urgently, “I’m also from a farm, my hometown is Fort Augustus!”
Bruce replied with excitement, “Not far, not far at all, my hometown is Drumnadrochit!
Both are on the shores of Loch Ness.”
Watching Jansen and Bruce getting to know each other as fellow countrymen, Glolov coughed lightly and said solemnly, “Test Tube, Boss is talking about serious matters here.”
Bruce quickly said, “Oh, sorry, Boss, I got a bit excited.”
Gao Yang, with his head bowed in silence, didn’t speak, while no one else interrupted, all quietly watching Gao Yang.
The truth was, Gao Yang didn’t care about one’s background; he needed capability, not some impressive pedigree.
Eileen had strong credentials and was indeed very capable, but the core of the Satan Mercenary Corps was Gao Yang, not Eileen.
Moreover, Gao Yang was just a military enthusiast and even Frey wasn’t a military enthusiast; now, nonetheless, he was an indispensable figure in the Satan Mercenary Corps.
Having made up his mind quickly, Gao Yang raised his head and said to Jansen, “I don’t care if you’re a bagpiper or a reconnaissance soldier, what I care about is your ability.
Let’s stick to the original plan; if you pass the test, you stay.
If you can’t pass the test, you leave.
So, all you need to do is simple, demonstrate your ability to impress me.”
Jansen immediately perked up and said loudly, “Yes, Boss, thank you for giving me this chance.”
With a decision made, the mood relaxed instantly.
Bruce patted Jansen on the shoulder and laughed, “Welcome aboard.
Oh, you can’t really say you’ve joined yet, but I hope you can join Satan.
My name is Bruce William, you can call me Test Tube, I’m the medic.”
Jansen and Bruce shook hands, laughing, “It feels pretty good to have a fellow countryman here, although you’re now American; but who cares, Scots, especially Highlanders, are always Scots, no matter where they end up.”
Rafael also laughed and said, “I really like bagpipes, especially the brave soundtrack, it’s amazing.
Ever since I watched that movie, I’ve been in love with the sound of Scottish bagpipes.”
Jansen smiled wryly and said, “Buddy, if you’re talking about that movie with Mel Gibson, I must point out that it depicts the struggles of the Scottish Highlanders, but the soundtrack in the movie isn’t the Great Highland bagpipes; those are Irish bagpipes.”
Andy He interjected, “I quite like that movie too, but is there really such a big difference between Scottish and Irish bagpipes?”
Jansen nodded and replied, “Of course there’s a difference, a big one at that.
Irish bagpipes are softer, while Scottish bagpipes sound much higher and more masculine.”
While everyone was chatting, Gao Yang was observing Li Jinfang.
Li Jinfang’s mood was still not great.
After laughing at Jansen’s name a few times, he stood silently again, looking bewildered and seemingly lost in thought.
Coming up to Li Jinfang, Gao Yang asked in a low voice, “How’s your leg?”
Li Jinfang looked at his leg and said solemnly, “It’s mostly fine now.
I can’t do anything too strenuous, or it will pull at the scabbing, which is painful.
It doesn’t hurt much, just bleeds.
But running and stuff isn’t a problem.”
Gao Yang said quietly, “Let me see it.”
Li Jinfang lifted the hem of his pants to reveal a large scabbed burn on his calf, which looked quite frightening.
After a long period of running, several of the scabbed areas had started to bleed.
Gao Yang frowned and said, “It’s already bleeding.
Why keep training?”
After a moment of silence, Li Jinfang said firmly, “Better to keep training with everyone.
It’s even harder to sit idle.
It’s better to be tired.”
As Gao Yang conversed with Li Jinfang, everyone else stopped and just watched the two of them.
Gao Yang didn’t know what to say.
He wanted to comfort Li Jinfang but didn’t know how to start, and it didn’t seem right to bring up a topic that might be a sore point for him.
After struggling for a moment, Gao Yang could only pat Li Jinfang’s shoulder and say deeply, “If you’re going to train, take it easy.
Don’t ruin your health; it’s not worth it.”
After inquiring about Li Jinfang’s situation, Gao Yang looked at Andy He and asked, “Hey, Andy, you’ve been here for a while now.
How do you feel?”
Andy He laughed, “It’s killing me, but I actually feel pretty good.
After leaving the French Foreign Legion, it’s been a long time since I’ve felt the military vibe.
To me, it’s not bad.
Actually, if it wasn’t this tiring, I’d quite enjoy this training life.”
Eileen said in a low voice, “Andy, you’re a freak!”
Gao Yang laughed and then said, “So, what’s your nickname?
I don’t even know what they call you.”
Andy He proudly raised his hands and declared, “Quick Hand!
Whether as a doctor or a soldier, my hands are quite fast.”
As soon as Andy He finished speaking, Destin shouted, “Alright!
Alright, if you have nothing else to talk about, then start running!
Your Boss is also joining the training, so you’re under my command now.
End the chit-chat and get moving!”
There was a chorus of groans, with Eileen crying out, “Sir, do we really have no more business than this?”
Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Wait until I officially join the joint training, then maybe the training content will change.
As for now, start running.”
The fully-armed group started running again.
After everyone had left, Gao Yang turned to Destin and asked, “About Big Dog and Worker Bee, they’re getting on in years.
Is it okay for them to run like this?”
Destin nodded and said, “They’ll rest a bit earlier.
Now, tell me about your plan.
Have you decided what to train?”
Gao Yang shook his head, “I haven’t figured it out yet.
We’ll discuss and study it later.
Right now, you’ll have to let me see a dentist first.
My tooth has been aching, and besides, Little Bird clearly needs some basic training first.
How do you plan to arrange that for him?”
After glancing at Jansen, Destin replied with a grave tone, “Someone will analyze his condition and plan the specific training for him.
Hey, kid, don’t just stand there, start running with Satan’s squad, go!”
Destin hit Jansen on the buttocks with the butt of his gun, startling Jansen so much that he didn’t dare say anything and hurried after the crowd, clutching his behind.
Once Jansen had left, Destin spoke quietly, “The General told me to inform him as soon as you arrived.
Arthur told you, right?”
Gao Yang said solemnly, “I know.
But I want to set the training plan first and see the dentist before I go.
For me, even if there’s something incredibly important, it has to wait until after I’ve seen the dentist.” (To be continued.
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