Chapter 766
Chapter 766: Episode 039 Grandfather Pei Appears (3)
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Upon hearing this, Flossie Wright was momentarily stunned before quickly breaking out into laughter.
Should the police seek trouble, the military would certainly protect her promptly.
But within the military...
They certainly wouldn’t let a new recruit stir up trouble.
After some thought, Flossie Wright asked, "Why did Austin Shepherd suppress it?"
"He," there was a pause and then Rowdy Brightwill spoke somewhat helplessly, "I’m not sure, no one knows for certain what he’s thinking. But if things get out of hand, it wouldn’t be good for him either. Since he can suppress it, just let it be."
Flossie Wright acknowledged.
From her memory, Austin Shepherd, since he became the Instructor, had already suppressed quite a few incidents.
"Don’t worry, that’s also the Brigadier’s intention," all of sudden, Rowdy Brightwill lowered his voice, "Austin Shepherd had already exaggerated the story to the Brigadier. The Brigadier is on your side too, but with such inconsequential matters, he can’t intervene."
At this point, there was a hint of delight in Rowdy Brightwill’s voice.
In fact, according to some whispers, the Brigadier seemed to have implicitly endorsed Flossie Wright’s actions.
When the nation was faced with difficulties, so many soldiers tirelessly strived to provide aid and benevolent individuals willingly donated funds. Why then, should...
Why should they lead lives of dissipation?
The soldiers were protecting them, but what were they doing?
Breaking the law knowingly.
The Brigadier found it inappropriate to openly support these satisfying actions.
"I have a question for you."
Flossie Wright suddenly spoke.
"After the earthquake in Vernon yesterday, did the Eastern Fleet dispatch any troops?"
"Yes," Rowdy Brightwill answered surprised, "the troops were dispatched immediately after the incident."
"What about you?"
Rubbing her temple, it seemed like a casual question from Flossie Wright.
𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Rowdy Brightwill hesitated.
Clearly, it should have been a matter of course, but when Flossie Wright asked nonchalantly, he couldn’t help but feel guilty.
Yes, they were not involved in this rescue operation.
This rescue operation relied purely on manpower. Each Military District would dispatch troops, but not every soldier would participate.
They were the Marine Corps.
They had their own mission.
When a mission was assigned to them, they would take it on without hesitation. But this time, the mission would not be assigned to them.
They were the amphibious warfare team, sea dragons underwater, tigers on land. But earthquake rescue...
No one would think of them.
After a moment of consideration, Flossie Wright said solemnly, "I understand now."
"Hey——"
Fearing that she would hang up the phone, Rowdy Brightwill quickly shouted.
"We also donate, with supplies and such. For example, military medicine, blankets... many people, their few months’ allowance they’ve given away..."
As he finished, Rowdy Brightwill’s voice also diminished somewhat.
He seemed anxious, eager to prove something, to tell Flossie Wright that they really wanted to do something and were sincerely doing what they could...
It’s a rare feeling.
This sense of eager justification, to him, has not been felt in a long time.
When he had just joined the military, he was full of youthful energy, wanting to tell everyone about his ability, his accolades, his achievements. But since joining the Eastern Fleet, everything seemed to have forced him to restrain his passion, his sharpness.
Setbacks, despair, and the determination to become stronger.
Gradually, he changed. Stopped showing off, stopped being overconfident.
Hearing his former friends’ exaggerations over the phone, he would just listen in silence. Maybe he had just returned from a mission the previous day, having rescued many people from the sea. But he has learnt to not mention it at all.
— End of Chapter 766 —