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

"What? You still haven't caught him?"

He Zhijun's roar was like a thunderclap that ripped through the oppressive air, causing the surrounding soldiers to instinctively shrink their necks.

His face instantly darkened to a grim level, veins throbbed on his forehead, and the anger surging in his chest almost burst out. As the supreme commander of the Wolf Fang Special Forces, he had seen countless storms in his life, but he had never felt so frustrated.

The Wolf Fang's reputation was almost completely ruined by an absurd incident.

He stared intently at the communications soldier, his eyes burning with rage, the same thought swirling in his mind.

Who are Chen Shanming and Miao Lang?

Those were the elite troops of the Wolf Fang Army, who could win the championship in the army-wide competition in terms of combat and whose tactical deployment had been tested in countless battles. How could they not even be able to defeat a nine-year-old child?

If this gets out, not only will Wolf Fang lose face in the special forces circle, but the entire unit will probably treat it as a huge joke.

"With so many people surrounding them, Chen Shanming and Miao Lang are top-tier elites of the Wolf Fang, yet they couldn't even capture a nine-year-old child?"

He Zhijun's tone was filled with disbelief and anger, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

"Why would he still have a bomb on him? What were you doing when you investigated him before? Was it all just a formality?"

The communications soldier trembled in fright, and the walkie-talkie in his hand fell to the ground with a "thud".

He quickly bent down to pick it up, his fingers trembling slightly from excessive tension, causing the walkie-talkie to shake incessantly in his palm.

The communications soldier's face was filled with panic, and cold sweat trickled down his cheeks, sliding into his collar and bringing a chill that made him shiver.

He knew how terrifying He Zhijun's anger was at that moment, and he was also aware of the seriousness of the matter. He dared not hide anything and hurriedly began to explain.

"Wolf... Wolf Head! Chen Shanming and Miao Lang had already cornered him in an open area on the outskirts!"

"Everyone thought he had used up all the bombs he had on him, because he detonated them in court and never took them out again. Nobody could have imagined... nobody could have imagined that he had one last bomb hidden away, which he strapped directly to Minister Li!"

The communications soldier's voice trembled with anxiety, filled with heaviness and helplessness.

“We really didn’t expect him to have this trick up his sleeve. That kid is too meticulous and too ruthless.”

He glanced down at his watch, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his tone instantly became more urgent, carrying a hint of desperate anxiety.

"Wolf Head, the timer only has 4 minutes left... If we don't do something soon, Minister Li will really be dead!"

"What do we do? Wolf Head! If we don't come up with a solution soon, it will be too late!"

The communications soldier paced anxiously in circles, his mind racing through all possible solutions, but the more he thought, the more confused and anxious he became.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, as if he had grasped the last straw in the vast darkness. His voice rose eight octaves, filled with a desperate urgency.

"Wolf Head! Send An Ran! Only An Ran can persuade him!"

"Back at the Demon Pill base, Chen Haonan listened to An Ran the most! No matter how stubborn or inflexible he was, he would always give An Ran some face if she asked!"

The communications soldier hurriedly added, speaking at a machine-gun-like pace, afraid that He Zhijun would interrupt him.

"In this situation, no one can make a difference! Chen Shanming and Miao Lang have been trying to persuade him for ages, their lips are practically worn out, but he's completely unyielding. He even said that if we push him any further, he'll just detonate the bomb! Only An Ran, only An Ran can calm that kid down!"

The communications soldier's tone was incredibly firm, his eyes filled with pleading; he knew this was the only way at the moment.

"This……"

He Zhijun's face instantly turned somewhat embarrassed, his cheeks burning slightly as if he had been slapped in public, the pain stinging intensely.

How could he not remember?

Just now, he had berated An Ran harshly, saying that she had been led astray by Chen Haonan, that she, as a soldier, could not distinguish right from wrong, and that she had ruined her promising future. His words were harsh and severe, showing almost no mercy to An Ran.

But now, they have to ask her to save people; this is quite a slap in the face.

He Zhijun felt a mix of emotions.

On one hand, he couldn't let go of his pride; on the other hand, he was torn between Minister Li's life and the reputation of the Wolf Fang Special Forces. The two were constantly tugging at his heart.

He knew very well that the communications soldier was telling the truth; right now, apart from An Ran, no one could get close to Chen Haonan.

He Zhijun's gaze swept over the surrounding soldiers, all of whom lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes, clearly aware of the awkwardness of the situation.

The soldiers all knew how harshly He Zhijun had reprimanded An Ran earlier, and now he wanted An Ran to help him; anyone would feel awkward in that situation.

He Zhijun took a deep breath; he had already made up his mind.

Face is a small matter, but human lives are at stake, and the reputation of Wolf Fang cannot be ruined by this incident.

He gritted his teeth, suppressing his embarrassment and awkwardness, and shouted sternly at the guards around him.

"What are you all standing there for? Quickly call An Ran over! Prepare the car! Prepare the car immediately!"

"That's too late!"

An Ran's voice suddenly came from the crowd, clear but slightly hoarse, and filled with an undisguised urgency.

She rushed out from behind the soldiers, her eyes bloodshot and red, her face flushed with anxiety, and her forehead covered in fine beads of sweat. Clearly, she had been closely following the situation and was extremely worried.

She knew Chen Haonan's personality better than anyone else. That kid was stubborn and once he got stuck on something, it was hard to pull him back.

Now that she's strapped with a bomb, the slightest mistake could result in mutual destruction. How could she not be anxious?

"It takes at least fifteen minutes to drive from the base to the outskirts, but now there are less than two minutes left. We simply can't make it!"

An Ran's voice trembled slightly, not from fear, but from urgency.

"Wolf Head, we have to think of another way, or it will really be too late!"

Looking at the bloodshot eyes and anxious expression in her eyes, He Zhijun felt even more embarrassed and even a little guilty.

He knew An Ran was telling the truth.

He Zhijun immediately turned around and roared at the communications soldier.

"Hurry up and make the call! Tell the pilot on the helicopter to amplify my voice; I want to speak directly to Chen Haonan!"

"Yes Yes!"

The communications soldier didn't dare delay and immediately took out his mobile phone to quickly dial the encrypted number of the helicopter crew.

"Hello! Is this the helicopter crew? Amplify Wolf Head's voice immediately! Have him speak to Chen Haonan! It's an emergency! Delay could cost lives!"

The communications soldier shouted into the phone, his urgency almost reaching through the receiver.

"Hurry! Now! Don't dawdle!"

In an open space on the outskirts of the city, Chen Haonan grabbed Minister Li by the back of his collar with such force that Minister Li could barely breathe.

Minister Li was stiff all over, his collar was so tight that it hurt his neck, he could hardly breathe, and his face was flushed.

His gaze was fixed on the bomb timer at his waist; the red numbers were particularly glaring in the sunlight, jumping rapidly.

03：45、03:44、03:43……

Each heartbeat struck his heart like a hammer blow, making his breath catch in his throat, and his blood seemed to freeze in that moment.

He had only one thought in his mind: This little bastard really dares to blow it up! He's not bluffing!

Minister Li's fingers were slightly curled, his nails almost digging into his palms, bringing a sharp pain, but he dared not make the slightest movement, not even daring to breathe.

He was afraid that if he made the slightest movement, he would provoke Chen Haonan, and if the boy really detonated the bomb, he would be torn to pieces.

He regretted it, really regretted it.

I shouldn't have gotten involved in this mess in the first place.

It would be so frustrating to just die like this.

Chen Shanming and Miao Lang stood still, guns pointed at Chen Haonan, but they dared not pull the trigger.

Chen Shanming's fingers rested on the trigger guard, his knuckles turning white from the force, his heart filled with entanglement and helplessness.

He had always seen Chen Haonan's talent and courage.

He knew that Chen Haonan had suffered a great injustice, and that the death of the King of Hell was not his fault at all.

However, if Minister Li were to get into trouble, the consequences would be unimaginable. Not only would the Wolf Fang unit have to bear the responsibility, but the entire military would be thrown into an uproar.

He turned to look at Miao Lang, and their eyes met, both seeing the same helplessness and struggle in each other's eyes.

They are soldiers, and obeying orders is their duty. But they can't bear to see a promising young talent gradually go to extremes.

Yes, Miao Lang was also feeling bad.

He recalled that back at the Demon Pill Base, Chen Haonan, though young, was a promising talent, but he had ended up in this situation because he was framed, which was truly regrettable.

It was a pity, but Minister Li's life could not be ignored. He could only grip his gun tightly, stare intently at Chen Haonan, and be ready to deal with any emergencies.

"Listen up, little one!"

Suddenly, the volume of the announcement on the helicopter was abruptly increased.

He Zhijun's voice echoed through the loudspeaker in the open suburbs, carrying a hint of urgency, yet still unable to conceal the dignity of a soldier.

"I am He Zhijun!"

"Surrender immediately! Defused the bomb! You can still turn back now!"

"You won't suffer any real loss. At most, you'll just have to come back to base with me, study hard, and finish your studies!"

He Zhijun's tone was somewhat coaxing, trying to calm Chen Haonan down.

"I can handle what happened before and forgive it! As long as you release Minister Li, everything is negotiable!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Haonan's lips curled into a deep sneer.

He turned to look at Minister Li, who was trembling beside him. His voice was not loud, but it was clear through the howling wind and reached the other man's ears. It had the unique clarity of a young man, but it was also mixed with a sense of vicissitude that did not match his age.

“Listen to this, Minister Li.”

"Even at this point, this wolf-headed guy still can't figure out the situation. He's still acting all high and mighty, as if everything I've done is just a child throwing a tantrum and everything will be fine once he goes to school."

He scoffed, his disdain deepening.

“He doesn’t care about your life or death at all. In his eyes, my pleas and my grievances are not as important as the four words ‘go back to school’.”

Chen Haonan's voice was soft, yet it was like a cold knife, piercing straight into Minister Li's heart.

Minister Li's mouth twitched uncontrollably, his facial muscles stiffened like a stone, and his eyes subconsciously glanced at the timer at his waist.

03:10、03：09、03：08……

Time ticked by, and the shadow of death drew ever closer.

He suddenly felt as if he had become an insignificant bargaining chip, and even his position as the head of the headquarters' disciplinary inspection department was less important to He Zhijun than "getting Chen Haonan back to school".

A chill ran up from the soles of his feet and spread throughout his body in an instant, making him shiver uncontrollably and his teeth chatter uncontrollably.

The broadcast on the helicopter continued, and He Zhijun's tone was softer than before, but it still carried a commanding tone, repeating the same few sentences over and over.

"Chen Haonan! Surrender immediately! Defuse the bomb! Don't make another mistake!"

"I know you've been wronged. When you come back, I'll give you a chance to appeal! I'll listen to you personally, and as long as what you say is true, I'll definitely stand up for you!"

He Zhijun's voice carried a hint of promise, attempting to sway Chen Haonan.

"But you must release Minister Li now! He is innocent!"

"You're still young, and you have a long road ahead of you. Don't ruin your life because of a moment of impulse!"

He Zhijun continued to persuade him, his tone tinged with regret.

"With your abilities, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make a name for yourself in the military and become an outstanding soldier. There's no need to be so stubborn right now! Listen to me, turn back before it's too late!"

Chen Haonan grew impatient, his brows furrowed, his face darkened instantly, and he shouted at the helicopter, his voice filled with barely suppressed anger.

"He Zhijun! Besides telling me to surrender and go back to school, what else can you say?"

"My brother was put in solitary confinement just for speaking up for me and defending me!"

Chen Haonan's voice was hoarse with the hoarseness of a young man, yet unusually firm.

"My Demon Pill Base has been disbanded, and the brothers who trained and fought alongside me have been driven away. I may never have the chance to go to the battlefield again in my life!"

"I was framed and accused of killing the King of Hell, without even a chance to defend myself! In court, Fang Tangjing didn't listen to me at all and convicted me outright!"

"Yan Wang's death was clearly Lei Zhan's fault! But he doesn't dare to take responsibility and instead tries to shift the blame to me! Why can't you high and mighty people see this? Why won't you uphold justice?"

Minister Li watched the numbers on the timer dwindle and finally couldn't help but speak, his tone much softer than before, carrying a hint of pleading.

"Little...little friend...listen to Commander He and defuse the bomb!"

"I guarantee, in my capacity as the Minister of the Military Discipline Inspection, that this matter will absolutely not be recorded in your file and will not affect your future career! Really! I keep my word!"

Minister Li was extremely anxious and made his promise at breakneck speed.

“Go back and study hard. When you grow up, with your abilities, you can apply to any military academy you want. I'll personally write you a letter of recommendation! Becoming a general isn't difficult. There's no need to be so impulsive now and risk your life!”

"Study my ass!"

Chen Haonan's voice suddenly rose, carrying the unique fierceness of a young man, yet it was exceptionally firm. His eyes gleamed with a stubborn light, and he tightened his grip on Minister Li's collar, causing Minister Li to cough twice.

"I said, I won't go back until I become a general!"

He spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone filled with unwavering determination.

"I'm not wrong! The one who's wrong is that good-for-nothing Lei Zhan, who made a command error that killed the King of Hell, and he doesn't dare to take responsibility, so he tries to shift the blame onto me; the one who's wrong is that corrupt and lawless Fang Tangjing, who treats military law like a joke, protects the murderer, and suppresses meritorious officials; the one who's wrong is you people who can't distinguish right from wrong and only know how to protect each other!"

Chen Haonan looked at the helicopter in the sky again, and spoke loudly into the loudspeaker, his voice so loud it drowned out the helicopter's roar, carrying a resolute determination like burning one's boats.

"Wolf Fang members! Listen to me!"