69: Mission accomplished, mechanized infantry company

It was not until 18:00 that evening that the sky had darkened.

The convoy Lin Zhi and his party were in finally returned to Songshan Town.

Upon returning to Songshan Town, after supervising the survivors in completing infection checks and identity registration at the town's central square, he returned to his room.

A long-lost, electronically synthesized mechanical voice rang out in Lin Zhi's mind.

"Congratulations to the Host for completing the phase mission—Establish a Survivor Base! The number of survivors has reached 100!"

"Reward obtained: A Mechanized Infantry Company!"

"Reward has been materialized and is currently being deployed. Please wait patiently, Host!"

Looking at the system information in his mind, Lin Zhi couldn't help but feel excited.

This reward was unlike any of the previous ones!

To put it bluntly, his current military unit strength could not be compared to an entire company at all!

Even Gao Cheng from Soldier's Sortie was only a company commander of an armored reconnaissance company when he first started.

And at the moment Lin Zhi received the company reward, his military rank was also promoted simultaneously.

"Personal panel is as follows:"

"Host: Lin Zhi"

"Rank: Major, Battalion Commander"

"Troops: Tank Platoon, Reinforced Infantry Platoon, Mechanized Infantry Company"

"Items: Type 07 Army Service Uniform"

"??"

Looking at this system reward, Lin Zhi was a bit dumbfounded.

Does it actually give clothes now when a rank is promoted?

Although a bit puzzled, Lin Zhi was still somewhat excited as he took a set of service uniforms out of the system space.

In the blink of an eye, he was holding a set of green clothing in his hands.

The design of the Type 07 spring/autumn service uniform was ingenious, blending contemporary features with practical functions.

The spring/autumn service uniform adopted a hunting-jacket style design; the Army's color tone was a steady and resolute pine green, as if a pine tree were rooted in the earth, showcasing the Army's profound heritage.

At the same time, on the jacket's hard shoulder boards, two parallel thin gold bars were arranged horizontally. The lines were neat and sharp, resembling a soldier's strict discipline and firm style; a star emblem was centered above the two bars, with clearly defined edges and a steady luster.

And this was precisely the Major rank, commonly known as 'two pips and one bar'!

Unexpectedly, the system was quite thoughtful, even providing the rank insignia.

Looking at the stiff, crisp clothing in his hands, Lin Zhi naturally changed into it without a second thought.

As he put on the final peaked cap, a solemn and dignified feeling suddenly emerged from him.

I have to say, the Type 07 service uniform is truly handsome; it deserves to be called a 'classic'.

This could also be considered fulfilling one of Lin Zhi's dreams.

And just as Lin Zhi was admiring the service uniform.

A crisp knocking sound suddenly rang out at the door.

Lin Zhi adjusted his collar, went to the door, and opened it.

A soldier was standing at the doorway.

This was one of the soldiers from the Infantry Platoon, temporarily acting as his guard.

Upon seeing Lin Zhi, the soldier immediately saluted and then spoke.

"Chief, news has come from the south entrance of Songshan Town."

"They claim there is a company-sized unit outside the town and are asking whether to grant them entry?"

Hearing his subordinate say this, Lin Zhi immediately realized that the company rewarded by the system had arrived.

He immediately replied with a smile.

"Grant them entry, let them in."

"By the way, have the logistics team prepare a military rest area for about 150 people."

"Understood, Chief."

The soldier replied and immediately returned to the communications office to send the instruction to the soldiers at the town entrance.

At the same time, Lin Zhi also prepared to welcome the troops in the square and immediately headed toward the stairs.

Coincidentally, he ran into Lin Xiaoxiao and the other two at the corner of the corridor.

Seeing Lin Zhi appear, Lin Xiaoxiao and the others immediately surrounded him happily.

Especially the girl Xi Xi; her face was completely filled with joy, with not a trace of the gloom from the past visible.

Perhaps it had to do with them reuniting with their families?

Seeing Lin Zhi, Lin Xiaoxiao immediately spoke.

"Big brother, dinner is almost ready, let's go eat together!"

However, as soon as her voice fell.

Lin Xiaoxiao and the three girls noticed the difference in Lin Zhi's attire at this moment.

Seeing that Lin Zhi was actually wearing an Army service uniform, their eyes were full of surprise.

As the saying goes, a military uniform is the best cosmetic for a man.

Although Lin Zhi had worn the Type 21 combat uniform most of the time before.

But this was the first time the three girls had seen him wearing a service uniform.

Their mouths immediately opened wide like goose eggs.

At the same time, after seeing the rank on Lin Zhi's shoulders.

Lin Xiaoxiao finally understood.

Why the soldiers always called Lin Zhi 'Chief' when they saw him before.

So her own big brother was actually an Army Major???

You have to know, her big brother was only 26 years old!

Lin Xiaoxiao had thought before that her brother's rank might be high, but she never expected it to be this high!

"B-Big brother? You are a Major?"

"Holy crap! Are you even human?"

"???"

When hearing Lin Xiaoxiao's exclamation, Lin Zhi couldn't help but have a head full of question marks and black lines.

The next second, he didn't hesitate to knock on Lin Xiaoxiao's little head.

"How are you talking?"

"Don't force me to beat you in front of Xi Xi and Lele."

"Ouch... it hurts..."

Hearing this, Xiaoxiao immediately covered her head, looking pained, and let out a yelp.

Fortunately, after hearing Lin Zhi's threat, she reined it in a little.

"I know I was wrong..."

"But seriously, you're only 26, how did you become a Major?"

"Also, is there something urgent happening? You suddenly changed into a service uniform; I've never seen you wear it before!"

Speaking of this, Lin Xiaoxiao and the others became even more curious.

Facing Lin Xiaoxiao's doubts.

Lin Zhi gave a slight cough, his face not red and his heart not racing.

He couldn't possibly say that he could have this rank because it was a system reward, right?

However, having said that.

Lin Zhi didn't need to feel guilty.

He had understood the system's rewards before.

When the system rewards were issued, his information was entered into the collapsed military system of the Yan Country.

In other words, as long as the system rewarded it, it was real.

The system said he was a Major.

Even if a native soldier of the Yan Country checked the information in the Yan Country military system right now, Lin Zhi was a genuine Army Major.

So Lin Zhi didn't answer the first question, but instead answered Xiaoxiao's second question.

"Because I am going to welcome the arrival of new troops in a while."

"If there's nothing else, you guys go ahead and prepare for dinner."

After saying this, Lin Zhi prepared to continue downstairs.

At this moment, Lin Xiaoxiao and the three girls grabbed Lin Zhi, their three pairs of watery, big eyes full of pitiful looks.

"New troops, huh? Big brother, we also want to go see them, can we?"

"Yeah, yeah, Brother Lin Zhi, take us to see the world!"

Lele said, looking like she wanted to see the excitement without fearing it would be too much.

Looking at the three girls like this, Lin Zhi could only smile helplessly.

Actually, this wasn't a big deal, and he had no reason to refuse.

The arrival of a company would definitely cause a big stir, and he couldn't hide it from the people in the survivor base.

Lin Zhi hadn't intended to hide it either.

After all, the stronger the soldiers' own strength was.

The more it would increase his prestige and ruling power in the survivor base.

"Fine, then you can follow me, but don't cause any trouble."

"Hehe, we know, Big brother!"

Getting Lin Zhi's approval.

Lin Xiaoxiao and the three girls immediately laughed happily, then trotted along behind Lin Zhi as they went downstairs together.