Chapter 372: Interlude during the introduction
"Lao Chen, do you say we should go up and wait, or just wait here?"
After emphasizing the precautions to the soldiers, Chen Ming and Political Commissar Huang, who had changed into military uniforms, took the lead in leaving the ship and walking under the 186 ship not far away.
Looking at the surroundings, it seemed that he and Chen Ming had arrived first, and Political Commissar Huang, who was a little apprehensive, muttered and asked.
"Go up. I said, don't worry either. They are all veterans, and emphasizing what they can remember, saying too much will be counterproductive. ”
Chen Ming, who knew that Political Commissar Huang was not drunk, smiled and patted him on the shoulder, and took the lead in opening his legs to board the 186 ship.
"Hey, I'm not worried. You said, the other ships haven't been finished, so we can get it done so quickly and run over. Don't make it up to think we're not responsible. ”
Seeing that Chen Ming had moved his legs, Political Commissar Huang had no choice but to follow quickly.
Fortunately, the leader of the editor did not have the time to care about the matter that Political Commissar Huang was worried about at this time, and waited for the eight captains and political commissars to arrive. A group of ten people, with small gifts prepared in advance, boarded the car sent by General Waterhouse and drove towards a hotel outside the camp.
"I said, this foreigner is very particular enough. The treats were not in the cafeteria in the barracks, and they had to run out. ”
Watching the vehicle drive out of the camp, Political Commissar Huang leaned into Chen Ming's ear and muttered softly.
"It is estimated that the canteen should be reserved for the soldiers to eat, so I don't care about the impact. What do you care about him so much. ”
Different from the curiosity of Political Commissar Huang, Chen Ming was watching the scenery outside the window with great interest at this time.
Guam is a relatively poor place, except for the barracks area, which seems to be bustling and lively, the rest of the roads on both sides are a little desolate. But it is precisely this desolation that some crops unique to the tropics can grow in a truly original way.
"Haha, guests from afar. On behalf of the Guam base and Bald Eagle, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you. ”
The hotel was not far from the barracks, and before Chen Ming could see what it smelled like, the car stopped. As soon as they got out of the car, they saw a middle-aged soldier with a silver star on his shoulder enthusiastically surrounding him.
"Thanks to General Waterhouse's enthusiasm, we are honored to be invited to participate in RIMPAC. This is a little gift for you and the rest of your fellow Navy members, and we hope you enjoy it. ”
Hearing the words of the editor, Chen Ming and the others took out the specially prepared gifts from the car with great interest and distributed them to everyone in turn.
"Thank you for the gift, I love it. I've heard for a long time that you are a big country in tea culture, and I really can't wait to try your green tea, what is the difference between it and my black tea. ”
One person mentions, two cans of tea. Chen Ming secretly glanced at the gift when he was handing it out. It seems that a can and a half catty of tea leaves can hold 500 yuan to death, and while secretly laughing or the leader can play, he handed the tea in his hand to an Asian officer in front of him.
"Hmph, the tea ceremony is still more profound in our Japan!"
Chen Ming couldn't understand Japanese, but looking at the expression of the person in front of him, it was obviously not a good word. Suddenly, his face changed slightly, and he didn't know whether to continue to hand it out or take it back when he was holding the tea in his hand for a while.
"I'm sorry, Colonel. I apologize to you for the words and deeds of my adjutant. Murakhimita, hurry up and apologize! ”
The abnormality on Chen Ming's side suddenly attracted the attention of everyone present. It's nothing else, and a stiff Japanese voice suddenly pops out of the middle of the film, and anyone will pay attention to it.
Feeling this strangeness, a figure immediately appeared next to the officer opposite Chen Ming, and said quickly in English. Seeing that the latecomer had one more bar on his shoulders than the former, Chen Ming probably understood the class relationship between the two.
"I'm sorry, Colonel. I'm the captain of the Ise, Osaku Inada. Your Majesty is not strict, please forgive me! ”
After his lieutenant said "sorry" very stiffly, Inada spoke again. After finishing speaking, he bowed 90 degrees fiercely. As if Chen Ming didn't forgive, he wouldn't get up.
"It's okay, Colonel. Stand up, I don't understand Japanese, so I don't know what your adjutant said. ”
As the saying goes, reach out and don't hit the smiling person. Although Chen Ming was 100% sure in his heart that the lieutenant of the Japanese captain in front of him must have said something bad, he had to smile and reach out to help him up, and at the same time hand over the gift in his hand.
"Haha, I guess there was a little misunderstanding. Lieutenant Colonel Murakita, on such occasions, it is very rude to use a language that others do not understand, you must understand! ”
After General Waterhouse saw Chen Ming's movements, he smiled quietly and said.
"I'm sorry, General!"
What made Chen Ming and the others frown slightly was after General Waterhouse spoke. The lieutenant colonel Murakita actually admitted his mistakes very naturally and fluently. And Captain Inada beside him didn't react much, as if all this was taken for granted.
It's ridiculous.
"Well, the gift has also been received. Now it's time for these good Navy lads to get to know each other. As for these two, I think you have just met. Now I'm talking about this one next to me, Colonel Orn, captain of the USS Reagan. ”
Hearing General Waterhouse's words, Chen Ming and the others immediately turned their gaze back. As for what happened to this Lieutenant Colonel Murakita, it has nothing to do with himself and others.
"This is Captain Zheng Yuanhai, the captain of the 186 ship, and the flagship captain of our small team."
A smile appeared on his face again, after greeting Colonel Orn. The editor also pointed to Zheng Yuanhai and introduced to everyone.
"What a handsome lad. Unfortunately, this is in Guam, and I'm sure when you get to Hawaii, the girls on the beach will be screaming for you. ”
While making a little joke, he shook hands with Zheng Yuanhai warmly with a smile. General Waterhouse's military ability Chen Ming has not seen it for the time being, but this politician-like style really makes Chen Ming feel admired.
It seems that no matter who it is, he can hold people first, and he is enthusiastic on the surface. As for whether it is the same behind the scenes, it is really difficult to say.
"Alright, let me introduce you to a few of them. These lieutenant colonels are all captains of our Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and I believe that they will definitely have a lot of common topics with Zheng. ”
Waterhouse said as he pointed again at several naval officers in bald eagle uniforms. Originally, Chen Ming, who was still wondering when he was going to be introduced to so many people, saw that General Waterhouse had named several people at a time, so he nodded knowingly.
That's right, it's time to speed up!