Chapter 849: The First Glimpse of His Ability
Chapter 849: The First Glimpse of His Ability
"What, what?"
Nian Qian's tongue nearly tied itself in a knot, "Gr, gr, a fighter?"
He waved his hand behind him, "Wait a moment, let me catch my breath."
He felt like his emotions were on a rollercoaster today, going up and down, and it was really thrilling.
What did it mean to be a fighter? Not to mention anything else, he was well aware of the situation within the military. Whenever a fighter appeared, the entire combat system would revolve around them.
Although he had never officially witnessed a fighter in action, he had seen recordings of their battles, and that time, he was truly astounded. It was hard to imagine that such immense strength and destructive power could be exerted purely through the human body. The images from those recordings lingered in his mind long after he had seen them."
The special forces unit he belonged to was considered formidable, but he knew that if they were to face a fighter, they would be no different from ordinary soldiers.
In fact, when he had heard that Chen Chuan had become a Third Limit Fighter, he was already shocked. Fighters were the backbone of the military, and up until now, there had been no way to replace them as the main force. They received high treatment, but a fighter...
This made him pause in his thoughts, as if something that had only existed as a concept had suddenly become a reality.
However, upon further reflection, everything seemed to make sense. If his cousin wasn't a fighter, how could he have become the Director of Defense and Security at such a young age?
But... a fighter was actually his cousin? And he had just been sitting next to him?
He sat in his seat, stunned, and suddenly saw from the rearview mirror that Nian Fulu and Yu Wan had gotten out of the car and were taking luggage from the back seat. He hurriedly opened the car door and said, "Dad, Mom, let me do it. It's no trouble for me. Don't tire yourselves out."
Nian Fulu waited for Chen Chuan to open the trunk, then quickly grabbed the heavy suitcase and placed it on the ground with a grunt, saying, "Your father still has the strength to move things."
Yu Wan didn't expose him and instead nudged Nian Qian, signaling him to help.
Nian Qian said, "Dad, your spirit is better than any officer in the military. But since I rarely come home, let me show off a bit, okay?"
Nian Fulu was about to say something, but Yu Wan patted him, and he stepped aside.
Nian Qian took out the remaining bag, glanced at Chen Chuan, who had put down the trunk, and muttered to himself, feeling that his cousin didn't seem any different. He couldn't tell, it was truly unnoticeable.
He said, "Cousin, you've really given me a surprise, no... a shock!"
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "I just got this position a few days ago, and I mentioned it to the family, so I didn't have a chance to tell you."
Nian Qian said, "No, no, I'm talking about a fighter, a fighter!" He raised his voice in excitement, "Cousin, a fighter!"
Chen Chuan hummed in response.
Nian Qian looked at him and let out a 'hey'. He suddenly felt that the things that made him excited and intrigued might be very ordinary to his cousin.
He sincerely said, "Cousin, I'm truly impressed!" He stepped closer and asked tentatively, "How about it? Can you tell me about it later?"
Chen Chuan could see that he was very curious about fighters, which was probably a common obsession among technical officers. He smiled and nodded.
The family turned into the alley and returned home. Nian Qian went to wash his face first, then brought out some gifts he had brought from outside.
He knew his family's preferences well. The gifts weren't expensive, but everyone in the family liked them. He even remembered to bring a gift for his cousin.
"Cousin, look, this is for you."
Chen Chuan took it and was surprised. It was a collection of deluxe posters from adventure movies over the years, and some were almost impossible to find on the market.
He looked up and said, "Cousin, you've gone to a lot of trouble."
"Hey, it's nothing!" Nian Qian waved his hand, "One of my comrades in the military also likes these. Once, we had a drinking contest, and I drank him under the table. I won these from him."
When he brought them over, he didn't mention how much it hurt his heart to let go of these things. He was crying as he told me to take good care of them. I think it's a good idea to keep them with you, cousin."
Chen Chuan nodded. These were his favorite things from his previous life, and he would take good care of them.
Yu Wan was wiping Nian Mo's hands and face as she watched the two of them talking. Having the whole family together was the most comforting time for her.
However, at that moment, she thought of her older sisters and wished they were here too.
Although Nian Qian was talking to Chen Chuan, he was still paying attention to his surroundings, a habit he had developed in the military. He noticed Yu Wan's emotions and, as the eldest son, he was the one who understood his mother the best. He said,
"Mom, didn't you say you haven't visited Big Aunt in a long time? I have more than a hundred days of leave. After the New Year, I'll go and visit her for you. I was able to join the military because of Big Uncle's connections, and I haven't had a chance to thank him yet."
Chen Chuan said, "I have an airship, so it's convenient for travel. Aunt, if you want to visit Big Aunt, why don't we go together after the New Year?"
Yu Wan looked at Nian Fuli, "Old man, what do you think?"
Nian Fuli said, "This matter should be, we are all relatives, and it's appropriate to visit. Since Qian'er is back, it's only right to pay a visit."
"Oh, we're taking a flight, we're taking a flight." Upon hearing this, Nian Mo suddenly jumped up, and Yu Wan almost couldn't hold him down, giving him a pat.
Nian Lu's eyes sparkled as he said, "Cousin, can we take a flight to Central City too?"
"To Central City?"
Nian Qian was a little surprised and looked at Chen Chuan, "Cousin, are you taking Dad, Mom, and the others to Central City?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
Nian Fuli said, "This matter was also decided by us yesterday. Since you're back, Qian'er, I was just about to tell you. Your cousin plans to move the whole family to settle in Central City after the New Year."
Chen Chuan said, "After all, with my current position, Uncle and Younger Aunt can't avoid being affected. It's not convenient to live in Yangzhi anymore, and your cousins can also receive a better education in Central City."
Nian Qian understood this. With Chen Chuan's position, there would be no shortage of people trying to get close. Moreover, his younger brother and sister could attend school in Central City. At his rank, he was well aware of the dangers of a major collision. Staying in Yangzhi was not safe, but Central City would be much better.
In fact, he had been considering this matter all along, but he was still figuring out how to handle it. Chen Chuan had solved this problem for him.
He asked, "When do you plan to set off?"
Chen Chuan said, "There's no rush. I can go back to Central City first to make arrangements. Once everything is settled, I'll bring Uncle, Younger Aunt, and the cousins over."
Nian Qian's expression turned solemn, and he said, "Cousin, you're thoughtful."
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Cousin, I'm also family. It's only right to care about family matters."
Nian Qian nodded and patted him on the shoulder. Suddenly, he felt a sense of joy, thinking, "These are the shoulders of a fighter. Today, I got to pat them."
After a brief conversation, he went to take a shower and then had a big meal. As he ate, he mumbled, "The food in the military is good, but Mom's cooking is still the best."
Yu Wan smiled and said, "If you like it, eat more," and then reminded him, "Eat slowly, don't choke."
Nian Fuli looked at his solid muscles after he took off his shirt and hummed, "It's worth it to have served in the military. Your body has become much stronger."
Nian Qian sighed, "You have to be strong. Every day is filled with classes, training, drills, and leading the troops on exercises. There's hardly any time to relax, except on holidays. There's not much time to relax the mind either."
Nian Fuli said, "This hardship is worth it."
"Indeed."
Nian Qian turned to Chen Chuan, "But compared to your hardship, mine is nothing. I've seen a few Third Limit Fighters in the military, and they train and cultivate non-stop every day. Except when they're on missions, I've rarely seen them take a break. I asked them, 'Aren't you tired?'
They said it's not that they don't want to rest, but they know that the fighters on the other side are also training their lives away. If they slack off for a moment, they might lose their lives. So, they dare not stop."
What he didn't say was that even the Third Limit Fighters were like this, let alone the fighters. It's hard to imagine that it would be any easier.
"Chan'er..." Yu Wan looked at Chen Chuan with a hint of heartache. She had never imagined that training was so arduous. She couldn't fathom how much hardship Chen Chuan had endured over the years.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "Cousin, we do train and cultivate a lot, but it's not really a hardship. For me, it's a pleasure. Watching my strength gradually grow is a joy that's hard to escape."
Nian Qian was taken aback and then suddenly understood, his face showing genuine admiration.
No wonder his cousin had come so far. Although the fighters trained desperately every day, he could see that they were actually reluctant. In reality, these people just wanted to use their fighting skills to exchange for a better life and enjoyment, not because they truly enjoyed it.
Very few people truly immersed themselves in this. At least, he hadn't seen anyone like that among those he knew.
This was a huge difference. While others treated it as a job, the more you trained, the more joyful and immersed you became. And if your talent was higher than others, how could they compare? Wouldn't the gap just keep widening?
At this moment, he finally couldn't help but ask, "Cousin, what is a fighter really like?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "To put it simply, if on the battlefield, under the premise of a fighter's abundant physical strength, the number of people doesn't really matter. And ordinary guns and cannons are not very effective against us."
As he spoke, a fluffy ball on his cousin's side bounced over, but as it approached his shoulder, it suddenly stopped and hovered there.
Nian Qian's eyes widened in surprise because he saw that at this moment, the dining table in front of him, the chair next to him, and even himself, were all slowly floating upwards as if in zero gravity.
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(End of Chapter)
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