Cheng Su was living a simple life in Qing City, with her mother helping out, her days were relatively carefree. On the other hand, Qi Taiguo, far away in Zhu City, being a man, especially a married one, found life quite different.

This time, he went there with the position of a full battalion, and though on the surface there wouldn’t be any obstacles or troubles, beneath the surface, as someone parachuted in, he was bound to face some bumps and minor hurdles.

However, Qi Taiguo was no longer the young and impulsive lad he used to be. He had participated in numerous missions and had experienced betrayal and death firsthand. How could he still explode at the slightest provocation and not live up to those experiences?

Therefore, in Zhu City for those few months, Qi Taiguo was more patient than before. When faced with provocations and defiance, he was not in the least bit anxious, but rather, took a slow and steady approach, working things out with his soldiers.

But as a soldier, patience alone wasn’t enough; one also needed strength. On this front, Qi Taiguo’s military achievements were undoubtedly earned through his efforts, and his skills were evident for all to see; a real expert could be recognized with one move.

So, whether in regular physical training or combat training, Qi Taiguo participated alongside and never hesitated to showcase his capabilities before his unit. And during a simulated combat drill, the team he led achieved a record of no casualties on their side while the opponent suffered casualties, securing a perfect victory, which made everyone stop underestimating him as just an air-dropped Battalion Commander.

After all, with his strength and achievements laid out before them, everyone was aware whether he was just a title or really capable.

It took Qi Taiguo over three months to earn the trust of the entire team.

"Battalion Commander Qi, what are you looking at?" A hand rested on Qi Taiguo’s shoulder.

Qi Taiguo turned around to see Qu Wei, who was a commander of the same rank and had just been his opponent in the simulated battle, was now considered one of his new comrades-in-arms.

Qu Wei was in his 40s and held a lot of dissatisfaction towards Qi Taiguo until he was completely defeated by him and then began to genuinely respect him.

That’s how soldiers are; there are not many tricks. If you can beat me, then I will respect you.

Reportedly, Qi Taiguo is only 32 years old but already has such mature thoughts and plans. Just this point made Qu Wei look at him differently.

"I’m looking at the sea. I heard that it’s a gambler’s paradise over there." Qi Taiguo replied with a smile and offered him a cigarette.

Qu Wei held the cigarette in his mouth, lit it, and said, "There? Yes. Those dreaming of sudden riches all go there to make money. Little do they know, many end up losing everything, and how many have directly jumped into the sea, ending up as fish food."

The island they were on, while called a small island, wasn’t actually that small. It was home to some local fishermen who had lived there for generations. With the establishment of the military camp, the training grounds there were equipped with mountains, forests, and a vast playground, making it suitable for military training.

Reportedly, this island was a prince’s private island a few hundred years ago, with a main and a deputy island, where a fleet was trained capable of reaching England, though whether this is true is unknown.

Regardless of the truth, the island is now an impenetrable place; this much is certain. Although few in number, the soldiers here are all elite troops.

The island where Qi Taiguo was stationed was the deputy island; the main island was bigger with more residents, and there, a naval camp with more troops was also established.

All on the same island, the two islands are connected by a stone bridge, and sometimes some training resources are shared. Many times, Qi Taiguo’s troops assist the main island in missions.

And Qi Taiguo’s location within the camp was the highest point, providing a clear view of the sea scenery.