Chapter 45
“Why am I even here again?”
Chongqing City, People’s Republic of China.
Shim Young-jin muttered as he exited the entrance of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
“I’m sorry.”
Doo Jae, who had followed him out, apologized.
Shim Young-jin scowled and glared at Do Jae.
‘Right now, I should be sleeping peacefully at home.’
Normally, Shim Young-jin would be lying in his Gangnam officetel, not here in Chongqing.
“Ugh, fine. We’re already here anyway.”
Thud.
Shim Young-jin kicked the bare ground.
It was a minor act of venting, or perhaps a small rebellion.
“It’s because you’re the only one here who knows China well, Chief Shim.”
“Huh… I shouldn’t have acted so cocky…”
Shim Young-jin recalled what had happened yesterday.
***
Shim Young-jin, returning from vacation with his squad members, was unpacking his belongings at his Gangnam officetel.
Suddenly, a call came from the unit ordering him to return immediately.
Shocked, Shim Young-jin rushed straight to the base.
Now that his unit was part of the Punitive Expeditionary Force headquarters, he had to go to the headquarters in Seoul, not to Chilgok-daero in Cheorwon.
It was then, arriving hurriedly at the main gate of the base.
A familiar man was standing there.
“Sergeant Shim, I need you to come with me.”
“Huh? I’m returning to base right now…”
“Yes, I called you, Sergeant Shim. You just need to come with me.”
