When Xiao Ran stepped down from the Black Astray, a major arrived in front of it with several officers. After saluting Xiao Ran, he said, "General Xiao, please come with me. General Johnson is waiting ahead."
Xiao Ran nodded faintly and looked into the distance. He saw a middle-aged man standing in front of the base building. When the man saw Xiao Ran looking over, he nodded to him as well.
The major turned and led Xiao Ran over. Along the way, Xiao Ran asked, "How are the Transport Aircraft preparations coming along?"
The major promptly replied, "The Transport Aircraft are ready. However, there are still thirty minutes until the final assembly time for the main personnel involved in this operation. Departure will be in forty minutes."
"Mm." Xiao Ran nodded lightly, then put on a smile as he approached the middle-aged man walking toward him. This was General Johnson, the highest-ranking commander of the base. Although Xiao Ran wore a mask, it only covered half his face, so his smile was still visible. Even his age could roughly be guessed from the parts of his face left uncovered.
General Johnson had naturally read Xiao Ran's file and knew his age. As he approached with a smile, he said, "Hello, General Xiao Ran. I never expected you to be so young. You truly are a young man of great promise."
Xiao Ran did not feel that the other man was mocking his youth. Instead, he interpreted the words in good faith and said, "You flatter me, General Johnson. Though I consider myself somewhat capable, I am still far behind a senior like you. There are many things I need to learn from my elders."
General Johnson waved a hand and laughed. "Us old men will retire sooner or later. The