After going through several layers of reports, just when the squad leader started to think he was being tricked, someone finally recognized this person.
"You're saying there's someone outside claiming to be the same woman from yesterday who came to see the Commander?" The squad leader didn't expect that General Ye actually knew this woman.
He quickly repeated Paige's words.
"I really don't know her name. Take me to see her. If it's really the same person, I'll personally bring her to the Commander," General Ye said as he stood up and followed them outside.
From a distance, he saw Paige sitting outside the military camp, wearing the same patched-up clothes.
She hadn't even changed her clothes. It was definitely the same person from yesterday.
When General Ye walked closer and took a good look, it really was the same woman.
"This isn't the right place to talk. Let's go inside and talk," Paige said, stopping anyone who tried to speak.
"Please," General Ye said, stepping aside to make way.
Paige walked confidently in front with the three of them following behind.
If someone didn't know better, they'd think she was the one in charge.
The squad leader who delivered the message kept wiping his sweat. This woman was even blunt with General Ye. She must be someone very important.
No wonder the lower-ranked officers didn't know her.
But still, do all powerful people these days have such unusual taste? She could at least wear better clothes.
Layer upon layer of patches, it's obvious she's not an ordinary person.
Luckily, this important person had a good temper and didn't blame him.
"I came here today mainly for two things.
The first thing, send someone you trust to check the empty warehouses. You'll know then. That's my sign of goodwill," Paige said.
General Ye didn't know what Paige was up to. He thought she came to see the Commander.
He was about to ask her to wait while he fetched the Commander, but instead, he told someone to go check the empty warehouses as Paige suggested.
Wait a minute, how did this woman know where the military warehouses were? And that they were empty?
Too scary. Luckily, she was a friend, not an enemy.
If she were an enemy, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"As for the second thing, it's about these three people with me. They have a strong desire to protect the country but never had a chance to even touch a gun before.
Now, the chance is here.
I hope General Ye can find a safe place for them to practice shooting and arrange for some people to help train them in how to use guns.
After all, times are chaotic. Learning a new skill is also a way to protect themselves."
"Um, may I ask your name?" General Ye asked politely.
"My surname is Paige," she replied. "No need to answer right now. Wait until your men come back and report on the first matter."
Paige acted like she was at home, pouring water, drinking, looking around.
But there wasn't much to look at.
Soon, the man came back in a hurry.
He glanced at Paige, then quickly and quietly reported something to General Ye.
After hearing it, General Ye looked at Paige in disbelief.
He waved for his men to leave, and his attitude toward Paige became even more respectful.
He asked carefully, "So, the ceasefire outside the city yesterday, that was the real reason, wasn't it?"
"What else? If I can get in here without a sound, I can also go anywhere else the same way," Paige said casually.
"Now, can we talk about the second matter?" Paige asked.
"I'll have some experienced soldiers take these three brave men to a suitable place.
I'll assign four skilled veterans to each of them for instruction. They'll learn how to shoot quickly."
"Maybe in a few days, I can return you three sharpshooters." That was basically his way of saying he was assigning four people to protect them.
"Alright then. I'm trusting you with the three most important people to me. I hope you can take good care of them." Paige patted the other person's shoulder as she spoke.
"Absolutely, I promise," Commander Ye assured her.
"Officer Fang, Officer Fang, take these three to the storage room to pick a suitable gun. After that, bring them back to me."
She still had to pick four reliable bodyguards for these three "Gods of Wealth."
Anyone who could solve their issues with manpower, food, and ammunition overnight couldn't be anything less than a god of wealth.
Once they were sent off, Commander Ye immediately went to report everything to the general.
"Are you sure it's that amazing?" the general asked doubtfully.
"Absolutely. The markings are still on everything. It's definitely not fake.
Even if we ignore where the supplies came from, the fact they were brought in so quietly—normal people couldn't do that."
Commander Ye still felt shaken just thinking about it.
Even after all this time, he was still shocked.
There really are hidden masters in this world.
They may look ordinary, but their abilities are incredible.
With such a person helping their army, maybe this seemingly hopeless situation could actually be turned around.
"You three must protect yourselves well.
A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall. The most important thing is to stay alive.
Only if you stay alive can I come save you.
Understand?" Paige told them seriously.
She really felt like she was worrying herself to death!
"Got it."
"Got it, sis. We'll definitely protect ourselves," the three of them replied in unison.
"Go with him and pick your weapons. Take whichever ones feel right. If you're not sure, take several.
Test each kind and choose the one that suits you best.
Don't worry about wasting bullets. Just now, Commander Ye promised you'll have plenty.
Sharpshooters are made by training with lots of bullets. If you want to improve, you'll have to work hard.
If you don't want to fight on the battlefield anymore, just step back and talk to Commander Ye. If you want to try another role in the army, he can help too.
Don't be shy. I've helped him out a lot, really a lot.
As long as you're not doing anything like murder or arson, he should agree to your requests," Paige instructed.
Standing to the side, Officer Fang couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
Still, she did have the right to say these things. He decided to just pretend he hadn't heard anything.
Once Paige finished giving instructions, she left.
By now, the reinforcements from the other side should have arrived.
She was going to take back what belonged to her.
It had stayed in someone else's hands far too long. It was time her things returned to their rightful owner.
Paige moved quickly, hopping as she dashed toward the enemy camp.
"Come with me," Officer Fang said. "Just like Miss Paige told you, don't be shy, pick whatever you like."
He could tell the three of them were a little reserved, so he spoke up.
That's more like it, this was how normal people should act.
He suddenly felt like his confidence as a soldier had returned.