Episode 5 recap: Xia Chu arranged psychological counseling for the base team members.
With the establishment of the medical research center, Xia Chu was also transferred to the camp by his superiors. He took the initiative to introduce himself to everyone and stated that he would provide them with psychological support in the future. The first step was to arrange psychological counseling for each team member, to understand their mental state, although Xie Zhen Yu was unwilling to accept the arrangement.
During the subsequent training process, Xie Zhen Yu boasted that he would become the best pilot, but ended up running into problems every other day. Many team members could not withstand the harsh training of new recruits and complained bitterly, but Qin Da Di did not make any modifications, and even emphasized that they could not rest on weekends.
At the military area meeting, Qin Da Di promised the leaders that they could register immediately if needed, but was criticized by Yi Zheng Bao. After taking office, Qin Da Di went to the test flight squadron camp to inspect the dormitories and properly arranged various affairs. In terms of staffing, Qin Da Di temporarily appointed an assistant for logistics and a role similar to a military advisor, mainly responsible for managing the daily life system.
Although Wu Qiang repeatedly emphasized his lack of time, Qin Da Di did not give him a chance to complain, directly arranging Zhao Wen as his assistant, much to his distress. Tao Si Yong comforted Wu Qiang with a smile, saying that it would be more difficult at the beginning, but the personnel would be quickly supplemented later on. Subsequently, Qin Da Di followed Tao Si Yong to inspect the first test flight runway, and through Commander Zhang, met the chief engineer Zhou of the overall unit for the aircraft carrier's continued construction.
Prior to this, Qin Da Di had a preliminary understanding of some equipment, and Zhou also stated that these equipment must be certified through test flights before they can be smoothly installed on the aircraft carrier, and only then can their work be truly considered complete. Seeing the uncleaned garbage near the runway, Qin Da Di pointed out this problem and believed that the nearby open space was suitable for building a flight control center to command the carrier-based aircraft's test flights.
However, the construction personnel showed a worried expression, stating that the time was tight and they could not immediately build the flight control center. They suggested using a flight command vehicle as a temporary command platform first. As for the slag on both sides of the runway, it could not be removed in time and had to be temporarily left in place. Faced with this situation, Qin Da Di felt greatly pressured and quickly reported to the superior department, believing that once the test flights began, all relevant supporting units, especially the fire brigade, medical team, and military industry experts, must be present.
At this time, Yi Zheng Bao suddenly appeared and asked Qin Da Di if he had any other requests. Qin Da Di proposed to transfer Tao Si Yong to serve as the political commissar. Qin Da Di accompanied Yi Zheng Bao on a stroll by the seaside, and Yi Zheng Bao talked about his persistence in keeping Qin Da Di, and also shared the heroic deeds from the battle years ago.
So in Yi Zheng Bao's view, whether in the past or present, every soldier may sacrifice their life to defend the country.
Deeply moved by Yizhengbang's words, Qin Da Di was fully aware that the task he was shouldering was still extremely difficult. That night, upon returning to the headquarters, Tao Si Yong waited in the hall specifically to see Yizhengbang, and actively volunteered to serve as the political commissar of the test flight team.
Tao Si Yong was very familiar with Qin Da Di's determined and hardworking character, and was worried that he could become the first casualty. Therefore, he needed to play the role of a brake, always keeping a tight rein to prevent Qin Da Di from recklessly charging into danger. Yizhengbang also had hidden worries and was aware that only with Qin Da Di as the team leader could casualties be minimized, so he agreed to Tao Si Yong's request.
However, the notice for the test flight team was delayed, and Xie Zhen Yu was anxious and restless. In the middle of the night, he rode a mountain bike to clear his mind, only to be caught red-handed by the battalion commander. The battalion commander pretended to be angry and scolded him, but then immediately informed him that he must report to the camp on time the next day, which made Xie Zhen Yu delighted.
In front of the Air Force office building, five pilots - Yu Tao, Geng Jianlin, Jiang Hai, Liu Bo, and Wang Xiaomao - gathered, about to head to the test flight team. Among them, Yu Tao and Geng Jianlin held the titles of top-class and first-class pilots respectively, while the other three enjoyed the prestigious "Golden Helmet" honor. The deputy commander personally saw them off and expressed his high hopes, wishing for their safe return.
Before reporting, Yu Tao and his girlfriend Chen Ya Hong obtained their marriage certificate and shared the good news with his grandfather, Yu Zhaonian. Yu Zhaonian was very happy, and after learning that Yu Tao was about to join the test flight team, he earnestly advised Yu Tao that as a soldier, he must complete the mission at all costs, because this mission not only concerns the safety of the country and the rejuvenation of the nation, but also the dignity of a soldier.
In the past, Yu Zhaonian personally sent his son to the battlefield, only to receive the news of his heroic sacrifice. Now, he had to send his only grandson to the test flight team, a place full of unknown dangers where life and death were beyond one's control. Therefore, Yu Zhaonian solemnly warned Yu Tao that while soldiers cannot control life and death, they must uphold their dignity, and he hoped that Yu Tao would minimize casualties while ensuring the completion of the mission, as he did not want to bear the grief of a white-haired person sending off a black-haired one again.
Listening to his grandfather's words, Yu Tao was saddened, holding back his tears as he walked out of the house to the sound of his grandfather's rousing military songs.
As they were about to depart, the battalion commander carefully checked Xie Zhen Yu's luggage and repeatedly reminded him to strictly abide by the rules, feeling reluctant to let him go. However, the driver responsible for transporting Xie Zhen Yu and Kang Yancheng suddenly fell ill, and the two had to hurry to the hospital, causing a delay in their departure.
In contrast, the five-member Air Force squad had arrived at the camp on time. After meeting with team leader Qin Da Di and political commissar Tao Si Yong, they moved into the camp dormitory under the guidance of Wu Qiang.
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