Brother, You're So Strong (Seeking Collection)

"I understand, Sister-in-law. It must have been so difficult for you, raising Qinglong all by yourself."

"So, Commander, about that spot for enlisting..."

"No problem! I'll take care of the arrangements then!"

Commander Li patted his chest, making a promise.

"Thank you so much. I'll go call Qinglong over to greet you."

Mom Lü started to stand up, intending to knock on Lü Qinglong's door, but she was stopped.

"No need to trouble yourself, Sister-in-law. I know Qinglong, he's definitely cut out for the military. It's getting late, I won't disturb your rest."

"Tell Qinglong to come to the Armed Forces Department tomorrow afternoon to pick up his uniform. He can leave with the troops the day after."

Commander Li shook Mom Lü's hand. By the time Mom Lü reacted, he was already at the door.

"Thank you, thank you so much."

"It's nothing, it's what I should do. If Old Brother Lü is back, please give him my regards."

The Commander left the Lü family's home with a chuckle.

"Commander, shouldn't we go see her child? Just sending him off to enlist like that? We only had one spot left, and you gave it to her so readily?"

Once they were downstairs and in the car, the adjutant who had been following the Commander asked with some confusion.

These past few days, parents had been fighting tooth and nail for that last spot.

But the Commander hadn't given it to any of them. Yet, with just one phone call from this woman, he had gone to her home and handed the spot over to her.

"Xiao Wang, does the name Lü Qinglong ring a bell?"

The Commander didn't answer him, instead asking another question.

"Lü Qinglong... it sounds a bit familiar..."

Adjutant Xiao Wang mumbled the name, furrowing his brow as he thought.

"What about Lü Qingtian?"

The Commander prompted.

"Huh? Commander! Are you talking about the martyr who was recognized as a First-Class Combat Hero in our city last year?!"

"He's Lü Qingtian's younger brother! I understand now, Commander!"

Adjutant Xiao Wang wasn't foolish. With the Commander's reminder and the content of their recent conversation, he immediately understood.

"You understand part of it. You'll understand the rest tomorrow."

"Go and get three sets of loose-fitting camouflage uniforms made. Make sure they're four sizes larger than the biggest size available. Then, tomorrow, you'll be responsible for delivering them to Lü Qinglong."

"Yes, Commander."

Adjutant Xiao Wang didn't understand why the Commander was being so secretive, but he nodded and agreed.

The next afternoon, following his mother's instructions, Lü Qinglong arrived at the Yangcheng Armed Forces Department to collect his equipment.

In front of the Armed Forces Department, perhaps because it was the day for everyone to collect their equipment, there were many people.

It had been crowded since noon, and people were still lining up in the afternoon to collect their gear. The noise from the crowd was constant:

"Hey, hey, hey! You there! Don't cut in line! Is your child the only one enlisting?"

"Can't you just wait in line? What kind of manners are those, cutting in line? You're in a hurry, but aren't we parents behind you in a hurry too?"

"Exactly! And you're setting an example for your child like this? So uncivilized!"

However, even with the scolding from the parents behind them, the people in front continued to cut in line.

At times like these, parents prioritized their children. Even with staff maintaining order at the front, the situation remained somewhat chaotic.

Until a massive figure appeared.

"What's going on? It's only five o'clock, but it's getting dark outside?"

A parent at the very back, holding his child's hand, asked in confusion.

The light source was blocked by something, so he instinctively looked back.

"Who put such a big stone pillar behind me? Huh? And it's warm?"

The parent reached out and touched the large black stone pillar, only for it to cough twice:

"Cough cough!"

The two sounds, like thunderclaps, startled the parent. He looked up at the face of the stone pillar.

Deep-set eye sockets held a pair of gloomy eyes that flashed with cold light. His face was covered in rough flesh, with sharp, angular features. Being bald only added to his fierce appearance.

His physique was as imposing as a standing bear, especially his hands, which were thick and powerful, looking as if they could easily tear someone apart.

He exuded a savage aura, more terrifying than a murderer.

The parent swallowed hard, too scared to even breathe. He stammered:

"Uh... Eldest Brother... you... I... excuse me, my wife is about to give birth, I have to go..."

After speaking, he directly took his own child and ran out desperately.

"Huh? My wife is going into labor? What a high-risk pregnancy."

Lü Qinglong frowned. The parent just now looked to be in his early fifties, so his wife must be at least over forty.

Having a child at this age was too dangerous.

As if sensing the movement behind him, the previous parent turned his head.

When he saw Lü Qinglong's face, which resembled a murderer's, he instinctively moved aside and said the same thing as the parent before him.

"My... my wife is also going into labor... Eldest Brother... please let me stand behind you..."

Similar scenes were constantly happening within the Armed Forces Department.

Lü Qinglong, who had been at the very back, moved to the front in less than a minute.

"This is too strange. In just this short while, five wives are going into labor, three left the gas stove on, two sisters-in-law called to say they were going to eat, and one found someone else in their home."

"Why is everyone so busy these days?"

Lü Qinglong was a bit confused, but he still successfully got the first spot and quietly waited for the staff inside to call his number.

"Next."

The staff's voice came from the room. Lü Qinglong lowered his head and entered the room.

"You... ah."

Seeing Lü Qinglong, Clerk Wang involuntarily opened his mouth and froze on the spot.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, he recovered and took out his phone, the screen showing the dial pad with "110" displayed.

"Uh, I'm Lü Qinglong, here to pick up my equipment."

Lü Qinglong spoke first to explain.

"Lu... Lü Qinglong?"

"Oh, oh, oh! I understand now, come, come, your equipment is here, I'll get it for you."

Clerk Wang then put away his phone and took a carton from a shelf that looked a whole size bigger than the others.

"Brother, you're so strong!"

As he handed the carton to Lü Qinglong, Clerk Wang couldn't help but praise him.

Last night, the Commander mentioned that this Lü Qinglong might be a bit strong, but he hadn't paid much attention.

After meeting him today, he realized that he was indeed quite strong!