Wife is safe, cute baby makes trouble in the world of special forces.

"Oh no, the post title has been changed."

Ma Lian suddenly added a few words to the lesson, "The headline is now 'National Special Forces Competition Champion, Tried for 'Lack of Combat Skills'? Revealing the Truth Behind Chen Haonan's Trial!' Chief Judge Fang, Staff Officer Fan, if you still think we're spreading rumors, why not take out your phones and check the comments? They're refreshing in real time, so they can't be fake, right? Read them and decide whether to continue to insist on finding Chen Haonan guilty."

These words were like a red-hot needle, piercing Fan Tianlei's heart.

His heart skipped a beat, as if hit by a heavy hammer, and he sank to the bottom in an instant.

Cold sweat subconsciously broke out on my back, soaking the lining of my camouflage uniform and feeling bone-chillingly cold against my skin.

He hurriedly reached into his pocket to take out the military cell phone, but his fingers were out of control due to panic, and his fingertips rubbed against his pocket twice before he touched the phone.

"What are you panicking about? They're just a few veterans making a fuss!"

Fan Tianlei pretended to be strong, but when he unlocked the screen, his fingertips trembled uncontrollably.

The first time he entered the password, he pressed "9" instead of "7"; the second time, his hands were shaking and he pressed an extra "3"; it was not until the third time that he took a deep breath, gripped the phone tightly, and tremblingly entered the six digits correctly.

The moment the screen lit up, he almost instinctively clicked on the internal military forum. Then, a bright red "explosion" icon suddenly caught his eye, making his eyes sore and even his pupils shrank subconsciously.

The title of the pinned post was displayed in bold black font, so large that it almost took up half the screen, followed by a jumping "999+" message prompt.

The red numbers were like dancing flames, rising every second. Just now it was "3287", but in the blink of an eye it became "3301".

"How could it...how could it end up on the internal network..."

Fan Tianlei stared at the screen, muttering to himself in disbelief.

His fingers trembled as he clicked on the post. His heart was beating so hard it felt like it was going to burst through his chest. Even the sounds of the courtroom discussions around him became blurred. Only the cold light from the phone screen remained, reflected on his pale face.

The poster used a clear timeline to sort out the entire incident: from the tactical deployment meeting before the Liu family drug lord's mission, to the Thunder Commando's unauthorized use of the undercover plan and refusal to share the drug lord's firepower distribution map with Dahei, to Lei Zhan's immediate shift of responsibility to Chen Haonan after Yan Wang's sacrifice. He even attached a screenshot of the video of Chen Haonan climbing a high-speed rotating fan at the risk of his life and leading the team to counterattack Liu's army during the competition, as well as a simple topographic map of the mission site.

What made Fan Tianlei's scalp tingle was that the post also vaguely mentioned his private conversation with Lei Zhan: "A certain staff officer once said to Lei Zhan, 'Use the trial to suppress Dahei's influence and consolidate Lei Dian's leading position'" - although his name was not mentioned directly, people familiar with the situation knew who it was talking about at a glance.

Fan Tianlei clenched his fingers tightly, his nails digging into the phone case. Even his breathing became heavy. "Who... who sent this? How did they know so many details? Is there a mole in the headquarters?"

He hurriedly scrolled down the screen. The comment section had already become a boiling oil pan. The screen was full of voices supporting Chen Haonan and scolding Lei Dian. There was hardly a single rebuttal comment.

Every message was like a slap in his face.

"Teammate of the Wolf Warriors: Last time at the competition, I saw Chen Haonan take down those mercenaries armed with live ammunition! That guy dodged smoke bombs more nimbly than a monkey and predicted enemy positions more accurately than radar! You call him 'incompetent'? Lei Dian studied foreign military tactics for three years and can't even share basic intelligence, and you still have the nerve to blame the kid? Where's his face?"

"My fellow Dragon Soul Special Forces team members: We, Dragon Soul, lost to Dahei in the semifinals of the tournament, a defeat we truly accepted! Chen Haonan used the 'feint to the east, attack in the west' tactic to completely sway our entire team, and even left three medical kits for the injured! This ethos is a hundred times better than some captains who only know how to pass the buck! We strongly urge the military to release the videotaped trial to prevent these promising young talents from being disheartened!"

"A member of the Longyan Commando: Foreign military tactics aren't one-size-fits-all! Three years ago, when I went for training abroad, the instructors said, 'Tactics must be tailored to local conditions.' But after three years of training, Lei Dian has learned nothing—he didn't know how to disperse and cover when attacked, forgot to count his body during retreat, and now he's blaming his children for his comrades' sacrifice! I suggest the entire Lei Dian team go through a complete overhaul and rebuild, and stop bringing shame to the special forces!"

"A member of the Sharp Sword Special Forces: I had a tactical deduction competition with Chen Haonan. That kid was able to draw three breakout routes in five minutes and even marked possible enemy ambush points! If someone from Thunder were in his place, I'm afraid they wouldn't even understand a map! If the court dares to convict him, all of us in the Sharp Sword team will petition for a reinvestigation!"

"..."

The further Fan Tianlei swiped down, the darker his face became, as if it had been stained with ink.

He originally thought that even if these special forces captains did not support Lei Dian, they would remain neutral. After all, "subordinates obey superiors" is an iron rule.

But now it seems that everyone is on Chen Haonan's side.

Even Wolf Warrior, who usually has a good relationship with Langya, said such harsh words.

In addition, messages from grassroots special forces soldiers flooded in like a tide. In just a few minutes, the number of new messages exceeded 500. Almost every time the screen was refreshed, there were more than a dozen new messages, and each one was filled with anger.

"Reconnaissance Soldier Xiao Li from a certain unit: Last month, I had the honor of visiting the Magic Pill Base for an exchange. Chen Haonan taught us step-by-step how to use a slingshot to fire flares and how to find water in the jungle! He said, 'There's no age on the battlefield, only whether you can survive.' Now that I think about it, that's even truer than what our company commander said! Saying he has 'no actual combat ability' is pure bullshit!"

"Border Special Forces member Wang Qiang: When we fight drug traffickers at the border, we rely on flexibility and adaptability! If everyone followed the rules like Lei Dian, we would have been ripped off long ago! Comrades sacrificed their lives and should reflect on their mistakes, not blame a nine-year-old child! If Judge Fang still has a conscience, please don't make such a blind judgment!"

"Logistics Soldier Zhang Yuan: I delivered supplies to Dahei before, and he always let the team members take them first, and only took the rest last! He even helped the injured team members apply medicine at night, more thoughtful than many veterans! How could such a good kid be considered a 'violation'? Ask yourselves, everyone in Leidian, are you worthy of this?"

"Military Academy Cadet Liu Yang: I watched Chen Haonan's game videos in tactics class, and the professor said, 'This kid is a tactical genius!' Now he's being judged for Lei Dian's mistakes. If this gets out, who will dare to innovate tactics in the future? Will we all stick to the same old routine and get eliminated by the enemy?"

"..."

What made Fan Tianlei even more shocked was that several major generals appeared in the message area.

Major General Li of a special operations brigade in a certain military region left a direct message: "Talent comes from all walks of life! Chen Haonan's abilities have been proven through competitions and actual combat. If the court finds him guilty, I will submit a written request to the General Staff to review the entire case!"

Another major general, Zhang, who is in charge of tactical research and development for the entire army, responded: "I have read Lei Dian's tactical report. It is full of loopholes, but he shifts the blame onto the cooperating forces. This trend cannot be allowed to continue! I hope the military court will make a fair judgment and not discourage the soldiers!"

"It's over...it's all over..."

Fan Tianlei's face was as black as if it had been stained with ink, the veins on his hand holding the phone were bulging, and the phone case made a slight "crunching" sound when he squeezed it.

He originally thought that by using Mr. Ye's name of "strict military discipline", he could convict Chen Haonan and at the same time suppress the momentum of the Big Black Commando and save the Thunder Commando.

Unexpectedly, it aroused the anger of the entire army.

Now the entire intranet is supporting Chen Haonan, and even the major general has come out to question him.

If he can't suppress it, not only will Lei Zhan and the Thunder Commando be in danger, but even his position as the Wolf Fang staff officer will be in danger, and even the Wolf Head will be implicated!

The atmosphere in the courtroom also dropped to freezing point.

Fang Tangjing stood in the judge's seat, his face as pale as paper. His originally straight back bent unconsciously, and the hand holding the gavel trembled uncontrollably. The gavel swayed in his hand and almost fell on the judgement table several times.

His eyes were fixed on the phone in his hand, watching the message number constantly jumping on the screen. His heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand, and even his breathing became rapid.

"A child... no matter how powerful he is, he's still just a child..."

Fang Tangjing kept repeating this in his mind, trying to convince himself with the idea of ​​"age." "The army has clear regulations: no one under the age of eighteen can serve as the commander of a combat unit. His command of troops is not in compliance with the rules... His trial is to maintain military discipline..."

But just as he finished speaking, a new message popped up on the forum.

Professor Zhou of a special operations academy commented: "The Regulations on Grassroots Military Development clearly stipulate that 'the selection of cadres should focus on performance and ability.' Chen Haonan led his team to victory in the national competition and successfully completed three combat missions, with achievements far exceeding those of some adult officers! To deny ability based on age is a waste of talent and a distortion of military discipline!"

Fang Tangjing's cold sweat instantly soaked his shirt, and his back was pressed against the back of the chair, feeling extremely cold.

He knew that he was in a difficult situation.

The original plan of "quickly convicting and calming the situation" has now turned into "whole-network condemnation and being in a difficult situation." If Chen Haonan is still found guilty, his name will probably appear on the military's accountability list tomorrow.

At this moment, his cell phone suddenly vibrated, and a confidential number with no remarks appeared on the screen.

That is an encrypted line used exclusively by senior military officials.

Fang Tangjing's heart tightened. He hurriedly went around to the back of the judge's bench and answered the phone in a low voice, even his tone became cautious: "Hello, hello, I am Fang Tangjing, the presiding judge of the military court."

An old yet dignified voice came from the other end of the line, carrying an unquestionable command: "Fang Tangjing, this is Master Ye."

"Ye... Master Ye!"

Fang Tangjing held his breath instantly, his back subconsciously straightened, his voice filled with awe, "You...why did you call me in person? Do you have any instructions?"

"I already know what happened on the forum."

Ye Lao's voice came through the receiver, with obvious impatience, "A bunch of ignorant young men, following suit and making a fuss, and even dared to question the military court's verdict, this is simply lawless!"

Fang Tangjing was delighted, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw, and quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, yes! These are people who don't know the truth and are making trouble. I will send someone to clarify it immediately..."

"Need not."

Elder Ye interrupted him, his tone firm, "Clarification will only make things worse. I've already asked the communications department to take action. Within ten minutes, shut down the entire internal military forum. Delete all related posts and comments. The server is temporarily undergoing maintenance. No further information is allowed to spread."

"Close the forum?" Fang Tangjing was stunned for a moment, then reacted and quickly replied, "Yes! Yes! Master Ye is wise! This will shut those people up!"

"There's one more thing." Elder Ye's voice suddenly turned cold, like a cold winter wind, making Fang Tangjing's heart tremble. "How are you handling those two old guys, Ox-Head and Horse-Faced?"

Fang Tangjing's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly replied, "They... they're still in court, constantly defending Chen Haonan, and saying... that our trial was unfair..."

"Justification? Injustice?"

Elder Ye's voice suddenly rose, filled with uncontrollable anger. "They privately leaked confidential information about the court trial on the forum, inciting the entire military special forces to cause trouble. This is suspected of violating the Regulations on the Protection of Military Secrets and the Regulations on Court Discipline! You, on my behalf, expel these two from the courtroom!"

"Expel?" Fang Tangjing hesitated, his voice tinged with embarrassment. "Mr. Ye, they are specially invited consultants to the General Staff. Their military rank is Colonel, one rank higher than mine... If we expel them directly, I'm afraid it will cause dissatisfaction among the General Staff. Then..."

"Dissatisfied? What right do they have to be dissatisfied?" Elder Ye's rage was practically bursting through the receiver, his voice filled with scolding. "I think they've lost their minds! They can't tell who's superior and who's subordinate! So what if they're advisors to the General Staff? They've violated military discipline and must be dealt with just the same! Tell them to leave the courtroom within ten minutes, immediately! If they dare to resist, they'll be arrested on the spot and put on trial for 'leaking military secrets' or 'disturbing courtroom order'! Let them decide whether to leave with dignity or wait to be labeled a 'discipline violator' and lose even their pension!"

Mr. Ye’s words were like a reassurance, instantly giving Fang Tangjing confidence.

He was originally afraid of offending the General Staff, but now with Mr. Ye's support, he is not afraid of anything.

He quickly straightened his back and replied respectfully, "Yes! Yes! I'll do it right away! I won't let them interfere with the trial again!"

"Yes." Ye Lao's tone softened a little. "Handle the trial as soon as possible, according to the original plan, and don't let anything go wrong. If anyone dares to cause trouble again, report it to me directly."

"Yes! Thank you, Mr. Ye! I will definitely get it done!" Fang Tangjing quickly agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Fang Tangjing took a deep breath, and his originally pale face regained confidence, and even his eyes became firm.