Long Jianfei hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked:
"Is it possible... to ask Instructor Jiang to help me gain some real combat experience? Not too much, just once a month is fine, during the time you're at Long Ya would be adequate. Given my status here, my family would never truly let me experience the brink of death. But you are an instructor, and you should understand the importance of training with the reality of death in mind, so..."
"Certainly!" Jiang Chen said with a light chuckle and a nod, "Just for the sake of the distinguished wartime services of Captain Long, I, Jiang Chen, am willing to make this friend!"
"Thank you!" Long Jianfei gave Jiang Chen a solemn military salute.
Jiang Chen smiled slightly, "I'll accept that salute. When the time comes, I'll make sure you feel that it was worth it."
Long Jianfei was slightly startled and looked at Jiang Chen with some confusion.
