Chapter Twenty-Three: The Clash of Languages
Actually, this struggle was very short-lived, because I had to make a decision before Company Commander Li returned.
The adventurous side of my personality prevailed, and I turned to exit the sealed cabin, and the moment I faced Xiao Guolin, I saw that his face changed slightly. However, I didn't have time to think about his thoughts, let alone explain them to him. I want Company Commander Li to give me an explanation.
The hatches of the four sealed cabins were open, and the lights inside shone faintly from the open hatches. The lights in the transition cabin were not on, and when I jumped out of the transition cabin, I saw that Company Commander Li was already walking back. I hurriedly took a few quick steps and greeted him.
Company Commander Li's tall figure immediately became clear, with a serious and cold expression on his red face.
I walked with the light on my back, and I took as many steps out of the light as I could, so my face was buried deep in the shadows, and he couldn't see my expression.
Company Commander Li's strength is what I am most afraid of. Since I took over Song Guilong's exploration pit, he rarely showed up, and every time I saw him, he always looked serious. At that time, because of the lack of contact, he gave me the impression of a serious soldier, nothing more. In this sudden incident, his strong side was completely exposed and did not hide it at all. Even if it was the order of the headquarters, he unceremoniously pushed it back, you must know that the difference between him and the No. 1 leader in military rank is not a star and a half, it can be said that the gap between a skyscraper and a thatched house is the superior of his superior.
Later, when discussing some things with Team Xiao, the tone was very kind, but the wording used was affirmative, that is, when he said something, he told you the decision at the same time, and there was always a reason why you couldn't argue.
In fact, from the moment the search team left the No. 1 bunker, this team was completely under the control of Company Commander Li, and the orders of the higher authorities could no longer be accurately executed. It is impossible to negotiate with such a person without pressure, how to withstand pressure, psychological quality is one thing, and negotiation skills are also crucial.
My strategy is to let him know my attitude, but not to let him know what I really think. I can express my attitude and hide my thoughts in words, but I know that my expression will betray me under his strong oppression. Hiding one's face in the shadows becomes a prerequisite for conversation. Then I have to keep my tone firm, at least not timid trills, and try to say as little as possible, and be sure to get to the point.
I made these decisions in a short period of time, I didn't have the negotiation skills and I didn't know if they were the right ones, but I decided and I did.
Even though Company Commander Li couldn't see my face, he recognized me at a glance. He immediately said loudly: "Comrade Zhang, it is dangerous here, go back immediately." ”
I was the youngest in the archaeological team, and I was the oldest among the soldiers, so it was very confusing to call me, and Company Commander Li always called me Comrade Zhang out of the habit of soldiers. The term was still common at the time, but of course it had no other meaning at the time.
I walked towards him, and he had to go around me or turn me back if he wanted to get back to the survival pod. I knew he wouldn't leave me outside, so I stood up to him. Sure enough, Company Commander Li stood in front of me.
"It's not necessarily safer inside than outside." I decided to follow the topic and go straight to the point, without giving him time to think, "Why does squad leader Liu have a gun?" Who is this for? ”
My voice was loud and harsh. I don't have to worry about being heard, except for the two of us facing each other, even if someone else comes out of the rescue pod, as long as he doesn't come in front of him, he can't hear what we are saying.
Company Commander Li frowned slightly, obviously he didn't expect to be discovered by me. Because the doors of each sealed cabin are very small and low, as long as you don't deliberately bend down and bow your head, you can't see the situation outside. However, Company Commander Li did not delay the time, it seems that he has already prepared his words, or there is really a reasonable reason. "There are wounded soldiers of the guard company, and their weapons have been reassigned by me. In principle, each sealed cabin should be equipped with weapons, and squad leader Liu is the right person. ”
"Then why aren't our cabins equipped with weapons!? Your statements are inconsistent, why are you lying to me? Who are you targeting? "In the midst of the thunderous sandstorm, my brain was unusually active, and the question was thrown sharply and quickly.
Company Commander Li's face changed suddenly, not that exaggerated distortion, I can't say specifically, but my facial expression changed slightly. It was as if his eyes widened a little, the angle of his eyebrows was slightly adjusted, and the wings of his nose were slightly dilated, but the fine-tuning of various facial expressions, taken together, gave me the feeling that his anger had exploded, and there was a possibility that he could tear me apart at any time. Standing in front of me was no longer a man, but a ferocious beast.
His voice came to my ears unusually cold, "Because the weapon in Squad Leader Liu's hand is the wounded of your sealed cabin guard company." And because weapons can only be given to warriors, you don't have weapons in the sealed cabin. I'm only making decisions about this ghost weather, not for anyone. I don't allow you to question me, let alone provoke my bottom line, this is the last time, I won't allow there to be a next time! ”
Company Commander Li's last sentence was very slow, getting slower and slower. The last few words, almost word by word, came to my ears. At that time, in addition to fear, I even had a little admiration, and I had the urge to blurt out: in such a loud and chaotic sandstorm, I could drag out a sentence for so long, word by word, and so clear as a bead. How the hell did you do it?
I felt the pressure from the other side, my face was deformed, and the sweat on my forehead flowed into my eyes. I tried my best to control the sweat, even though the sweat killed my eyes. My legs were a little weak and I felt the urge to turn around and run away. I held back all of this, knowing that the slightest unconscious move would expose my timidity and make my bluff efforts go to waste.
I tried my best to control my voice, which was about to deform due to dryness and fear, and said the ultimate purpose of my negotiation: "I asked to be in a sealed cabin with Song Guilong. ”
"Nope."
"Why?!"
"It's the arrangement of the superiors."
"." I finally couldn't control my emotions and exploded: "I don't believe that my superiors will have this arrangement, I ask to speak directly to the No. 1 chief." ”
At present, only Company Commander Li's walkie-talkie can contact the command headquarters, and the power of the other walkie-talkies is insufficient. I knew he wouldn't agree to my request, but I could only use it to put pressure on him, which was the most powerful tool I had at the time.
As soon as my words fell, Company Commander Li took a sharp step forward. Because of the proximity of the distance, his face suddenly became clear, and his face was so hideous under the light.
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