“That’s why I came to you,” Lu Hai said, bringing the conversation back.
“That girl lives in Jiangdu by herself. As you know, the entertainment industry is full of gossip and a complex environment.”
“I want to ask you to help look after her, don’t let anyone bully her.”
Wang Tong immediately understood Mingyu’s meaning.
This was not Lu Hai’s intention at all; it was clearly the intention of Commander Lu Qi, who was far away in the Navy.
For someone with Lu Qi’s personality to make an exception, it showed how much he valued this future daughter-in-law.
“I understand,” Wang Tong’s tone instantly became serious.
“Don’t worry, leave this to me.”
“Lu Mingyu is also a nephew I watched grow up.”
“His girlfriend is on my turf, how could I let her suffer any grievances?”
“I will instruct my subordinates to pay more attention and ensure no trouble arises.”
“Mmm,” Lu Hai responded.
“However, you also need to pay attention to your limits,” he added, remembering his elder brother’s instructions.
“Don’t make too much of a fuss, and don’t specifically run to the girl to claim credit, lest you scare her.”
“Just secretly look after her; the main thing is not to let those messy people harass her.”
Wang Tong laughed on the other end of the phone.
“Alright, my Second Brother Lu, you can rest assured.”
“Can I not handle this little matter clearly?”
“I guarantee it will be done silently, like a gentle drizzle nourishing everything.”
“Put your heart at ease; with that girl in Jiangdu, I guarantee not a single strand of her hair will be missing.”
Hearing his old comrade’s assurance, Lu Hai completely relaxed.
“Alright, thanks. I’ll treat you to a drink another day.”
“You said that, I’ve noted it down!”
After hanging up the phone, Lu Hai let out a long breath, feeling a great weight lifted from his heart.
At the same time, outside the Cheetah Special Forces Brigade’s mess hall.
Gu Lina Zha and Lu Mingyu were walking leisurely side by side on the concrete road in the camp.
Gu Lina Zha contentedly rubbed her slightly bulging stomach, her face filled with undisguised happiness.
“I’m really too full,” she exclaimed.
“Your mess hall’s braised pork is too delicious!”
“It’s fatty but not greasy, melting in your mouth. Master Wu’s craftsmanship is simply amazing!”
“And that beef stew with potatoes, the beef is stewed until tender and flavorful, and the potatoes are soaked with the gravy.”
“I feel like I could eat a whole plate by myself.”
Watching her look as satisfied as a kitten, Lu Mingyu’s lips also unconsciously curved into a slight smile.
“Master Wu is the best cook in our brigade’s kitchen squad.”
“If you like to eat, you can come every day from now on.”
“That won’t do,” Gu Lina Zha immediately shook her head.
“If I keep eating, I’ll get too fat to be on camera.”
As she spoke, she turned her head to Lu Mingyu with some curiosity.
“By the way, what training are you going to do next?”
Lu Mingyu looked straight ahead and answered in a calm tone, “Next is basic physical training, followed by a five-kilometer outdoor cross-country march.”
“Physical training?” Gu Lina Zha blinked, and images of running on the sports field appeared in her mind.
“Is it just running laps around the field? I used to do that during military training.”
Lu Mingyu turned his head to look at her, a smile in his eyes.
“It’s not all running,” he patiently explained.
“The physical training we talk about is not quite what you understand.”
“For example, for strength training, we do deadlifts.”
“That’s pulling a barbell from the ground; this movement can exercise most of the muscle groups in the whole body.”
“It’s mainly to simulate the way of exerting force when carrying wounded soldiers or heavy equipment on the battlefield.”
Gu Lina Zha nodded, half-understanding.
“There’s also explosive power training,” Lu Mingyu continued.
“For example, standing overhead medicine ball throw, throwing a very heavy solid ball backward from behind the head with force.”
“This is to simulate the instantaneous force required when quickly throwing grenades or explosives in a complex environment.”
“Finally, there’s comprehensive agility training.”
“This project is more complex, usually a 25-meter quick sprint.”
“Then dragging a dummy weighing about an adult’s weight back, and then carrying two ammunition boxes for shuttle runs.”
“This whole process simulates the entire process of discovering wounded soldiers on the battlefield, performing rapid first aid and evacuation.”
“At the same time, it also involves carrying weapons and ammunition for maneuvering.”
Listening to Lu Mingyu’s description, Gu Lina Zha’s eyes widened.
The running and long jumps she imagined turned into deadlifts, medicine ball throws, and dummy dragging in Lu Mingyu’s words.
Every project was full of practical combat implications, full of the scent of strength and sweat.
“It sounds… so practical,” she exclaimed from the bottom of her heart.
These training projects were no longer merely for physical exercise.
Instead, they were for survival and combat in the most dangerous environments.
Immediately after, she couldn’t help but add, “But it’s also too hard.”
Every project sounded like it was challenging the limits of the human body.
Lu Mingyu did not refute her words, nor did he say any grand principles like “defending the country is a soldier’s duty.”
He just raised his hand and gently stroked her head with his broad and warm palm.
Lu Mingyu’s warm palm stayed on her head for a moment, then withdrew.
His voice carried a matter-of-fact calmness.
“Hardship is inevitable.”
“What we pursue is not the muscle lines of a bodybuilder, nor the extreme strength of a weightlifting champion.”
“What we pursue is an absolute pragmatism.”
Lu Mingyu’s gaze once again looked into the distance, as if he could penetrate the camp walls and see a broader world.
“The physical training system of modern armies is actually a comprehensive science that integrates exercise physiology, human mechanics, nutrition, and even psychology.”
“It has long gone beyond the scope of ‘physical training’ in the traditional sense.”
Gu Lina Zha listened quietly.
These concepts were somewhat unfamiliar to her, but they were full of a unique appeal.
“Our Huaguo army is even at the forefront of the world in this regard.”
“You may have heard of some names, like Dong Kairui, Wu Yanfeng.”
“They are all all-round soldier kings who came out of teams like ours.”
“Every muscle on their bodies is born for combat.”
“You see them participate in world-class military competitions.”
“Whether it’s short-distance sprints that require instantaneous explosive power, or long-distance raids that test extreme endurance.”
“They can handle it with ease.”
“This is the goal of our training system.”
“To hone an ordinary person into a weapon that can maintain peak combat effectiveness in any environment.”
Lu Mingyu’s words were unhurried, yet carried an undeniable professionalism and confidence.
He paused, seemingly wanting Gu Lina Zha to digest this information.
“Therefore, the gap between those civilian gym trainings and our system is obvious.”
“They train for physique in a peaceful environment.”
“And what we train for is the combat capability to still pull the trigger and save comrades in extreme conditions.”