Chapter 85 The wool delivered to your door
After a while, Niu Dadan brought over two cups of coffee on a tray.
"Miss Yan, please!"
Yang Lin raised his hand and made a gesture of invitation.
"Then I'll be welcome."
Yan Zhirou first picked up the spoon and stirred it gracefully, then picked up the cup and took a sip, and then politely thanked: "Captain Yang, this coffee tastes very good, thank you!"
"You are welcome!"
Yang Lin was a man of great insight. Although this was only the second time he met Yan Zhirou, he had already analyzed her behavior, conversation, and dress to determine that her identity must be extraordinary and she could not be an ordinary war correspondent.
Being able to obtain a special pass issued by the war zone commander's office is something that not everyone can do.
Putting down the cup, Yan Zhirou said, "Captain Yang, before interviewing you, I interviewed many generals and officers of the National Army and even the Eighth Route Army. The first impression you gave me was very special."
"Oh, really?"
Yang Lin looked at the other party strangely, and laughed self-deprecatingly: "Haha, since Miss Yan came to my independent camp for an interview, I believe she must have done a simple investigation on me beforehand, and she also knows that I come from a humble background.
So, do you think I still have some bandit traits in me?"
“No, no, no!”
When Yan Zhirou heard this, she hurriedly shook her head and said, "I think Captain Yang, you must have misunderstood what I meant."
"Our Chinese ancestors have an old saying: It doesn't matter where a hero comes from."
"So, even if I come from a humble background, so what?"
"On the contrary, many generals who were trained in military training have never won any battles!"
Yan Zhirou sorted out her thoughts for a while and then continued, "Captain Yang, the reason why I say you are special is because you have all the strategies and talents that other officers and generals have, and you even surpass them.
Your frankness and true nature are not found in many officers. Among the generals I have interviewed, many are arrogant and self-righteous, disrespectful and contemptuous of women, and have the bad habits of old warlords..."
Yang Lin laughed shamelessly and said, "Ms. Yan, why do I hear you sound like you are praising me, Yang Lin?"
"It can't be considered a compliment. It should be said that it is stating a fact." Yan Zhirou nodded and gave a fair evaluation, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes.
"Miss Yan, you probably haven't had lunch yet, right? To express my gratitude for your compliment, I, Yang Lin, will take care of your lunch!" As he spoke, Yang Lin called out to the monk standing at the door, "Monk, come here."
The monk walked into the reception room and asked, "Captain, what do you want from me?"
"Monk, ask the kitchen staff to bring out all the delicious food in our camp. I want to treat Miss Yan well. Remember, you must add chicken legs!"
"Yes, Captain."
The monk responded, then turned around and went to the kitchen.
Yan Zhirou was amused by Yang Lin's words and said with a smile: "Captain Yang, I see from your attitude that if I don't praise you, you will not provide lunch?"
Yang Lin joked, "Ms. Yan, you came to my place, and you expect to have food if you don't praise me?
I'm not afraid to tell you that it's because you didn't say anything bad about me, otherwise as soon as you leave, I will shoot you in the back.
Then they can frame the gang of bandits in Black Cloud Village!"
"Captain Yang, you are really different from other officers.
This is the first time I’ve met an officer like you who is so humble and funny, hahaha…” Yan Zhirou laughed happily. She hadn’t been in such a good mood for a long time.
It is worth mentioning that although Yang Lin seemed enthusiastic in inviting people to dinner, he actually had some purpose.
Yang Lin has always been calculating. He even asked Li Yunlong for IOU when buying military uniforms from him. Could he treat this meal for free?
He deliberately asked Yan Zhirou to stay for dinner because he had something to ask for.
Yang Lin knew too well how powerful the pen in the reporter's hand was. It was no exaggeration to say that he was a brilliant writer.
If used well, it can be more effective than thousands of troops.
Moreover, look at Yan Zhirou's speech, manners, and dressing style.
Yang Lin could be sure that the other party's identity must be extraordinary and he must know many wealthy nobles and celebrities from all walks of life.
He is a person who knows how to judge the situation and is good at seizing opportunities. If he can make friends with such a socialite, it will be of great help to his future war of resistance, and he will also get a lot of convenience and support.
Since the other party is a war correspondent, he must have published articles in newspapers.
Right now, Yang Lin is worried about the lack of manpower and supplies for the expansion of the independent battalion. As long as he can make Yan Zhirou happy and get her to write , won't the manpower and money come?
Thinking of this, Yang Lin said: "Miss Yan, I have read the articles you published in the newspaper. Your writing is really powerful. Not only did you denounce the traitors who sold out their country for personal gain and expose the cruelty of the Japanese invaders, but you also inspired the enthusiasm of the people across the country to fight against Japan and let more people join the anti-Japanese front.
A pen in your hand is as powerful as thousands of troops..."
Although Yang Lin had never read a newspaper, it did not prevent him from using his imagination.
Of course, Yang Lin said such nice words not to please the other party, but in fact, he really admired such a patriotic young woman in his heart.
Because as a war correspondent, you need to often wander around the edge of the battlefield, which is very dangerous. If you are not careful, your life may be in danger.
Especially when the other person is a woman.
Yan Zhirou has the wisdom and delicacy of a woman. As a reporter, she is very keen on grasping the topic and seems to have heard other deeper meanings in Yang Lin's compliments.
She put down the coffee in her hand and said calmly, "Captain Yang, you are quite good at flattering people.
But, I'm afraid this feast of yours is not for nothing, right?"
"Why do I feel like this is a Hongmen Banquet?"
Seeing through his thoughts, Yang Lin smiled awkwardly to hide his embarrassment, and then said, "Ms. Yan, I am not flattering you. War correspondents need to travel on the battlefield all year round, which is a very dangerous job.
And the pens in your hands have awakened countless patriotic and passionate young people, enabling them to join the war to resist Japanese aggression and save the nation.
Although you did not participate in the battle personally, your contribution was comparable to that of thousands of troops.
Therefore, I, Yang, respect you from the bottom of my heart, Miss Yan.
If Miss Yan can do me the honor of staying for a meal, I, Yang Lin, and all the officers and soldiers of the independent battalion will feel honored! "
Yan Zhirou felt very happy inside, but she also knew that Yang Lin was definitely not praising her without any purpose.
She gave him a look that said, "I see through your thoughts," and said, "Captain Yang, you are very good at chatting and talking. To be honest, if you were not a soldier, you would be very suitable to be a reporter.
So, if you have anything to say, don't beat around the bush and just get straight to the point."
