You were allowed to study abroad, and you became a Russian major general?

Kaiyuan 4719.

Russian Bear.

Gagarin Air Force Academy apron.

Ground crew, holding red and yellow flags, waved a flag signal, signaling a Su-35 fighter jet to enter the hangar.

Su Yuan nodded in understanding, maneuvering his dark green fighter jet smoothly into the hangar under the watchful eyes of everyone. After traveling a few dozen meters, it landed securely in the central takeoff area.

Ground crew, already prepared, immediately surrounded him.

"Buzz!"

The controls shut down the two AL-41F-1S thrust-vectoring engines, each capable of 31,970 pounds of thrust, and the glass canopy slowly opened.

"Colonel Su, the dean wants you to see him immediately. It's important."

The ground crew leader, standing on the ground, shouted to Su Yuan, who was packing his things, despite the sweat on his forehead.

Important?

Su Yuan looked slightly puzzled. "Okay, I'll be right there."

With that, he picked up his tactical tablet and flight backpack, exited the cramped yet advanced cockpit, and ascended the stairs to the hangar floor.

Another pilot, who had disembarked earlier and was quietly waiting, shook his head, somewhat helplessly, and called out, "I wonder what Dean Morey wants you for again, Su. I'm going to eat first. If there's any urgent, important mission, let me know via tablet."

"Okay, thank you."

Su Yuan nodded, still perplexed, and smiled at the ground crew leader, expressing his gratitude. "Captain Alie, I'll be leaving now. I'll trouble you with the rest."

"What's the trouble? It's my job. Go ahead. I'll take care of the plane for you. Don't worry."

Captain Alie wiped the sweat from his cheeks, picked up his portable detection equipment again, and began his busy work.

"Let's go."

Soon, Su Yuan, who hadn't had time to change his uniform, followed the corridor through the base camp, left the heavily guarded base headquarters, and, led by soldiers, arrived at the Gagarin Air Force Academy headquarters. "Knock, knock!"

Standing at the door, Su Yuan reached out and gently knocked.

The knock was followed shortly by a deep, powerful voice: "Come in."

"Dean, Su Yuan has arrived under orders. Please give me your instructions!"

Upon receiving the reply, Su Yuan didn't hesitate. He pushed open the door, stepped inside, and closed it behind him. His gaze shifted to Morey, the dean of the Gagarin Air Force Academy, who sat quietly waiting at his desk. He paused, then saluted and reported.

"I've only summoned you today for one matter: a reward from the Second Air Defense Command."

Morey, dressed in the uniform of a Russian Air Force general and a military cap emblazoned with wheat ears and the Russian Air Force's insignia, gazed at Su Yuan, whose towering figure resembled a majestic mountain. His eyes were filled with satisfaction, yet also with a touch of deep emotion.

After he finished speaking, he pulled out a confidential official document stamped with a red seal from a drawer.

Reward?!

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan suddenly understood. He straightened his chest, grabbed his backpack and tactical tablet, and maintained a standard military posture, his face solemn.

"After deliberation and decision by the Central Military Region's Supreme Operations Command Center and the Second Air Defense Command, in view of Su Yuan, a fighter ace pilot from the Gagarin Air Force Academy..."

Gazing at Su Yuan before him, Morey's face, marked by the traces of time, was solemn and dignified. He clutched the top-secret official document, already in Su Yuan's personal file, cleared his throat, and read aloud.

"Since 4717 Kaiyuan, you have been appointed to a position of emergency. At the age of less than 20, you have served as the chief instructor of the Second Air Defense Command. During this time, you have trained several first-class fighter pilots and several second-class and above fighter pilots for our army. For your excellent teaching skills, superb flying techniques, and outstanding contributions, you are hereby awarded a first-class merit and the First-Class Military Valor Medal."

First-Class Military Valor Medal!

The dazzling and glittering First-Class Military Valor Medal!

The supreme medal in the Russian military's valor field, the pinnacle of honor!

"It's the First Class Military Valor?"

Su Yuan was stunned for a moment, filled with surprise. He had never expected to receive the First Class Military Valor award.

Observing Su Yuan's expression, Morey, clutching the top-secret official document, smiled faintly: "Why, surprised?"

"A little, or rather, I hadn't even thought about it."

Su Yuan nodded earnestly, unconcealing his thoughts, his expression utterly solemn.

You know, in Russia, the First Class Military Valor is not so easy to obtain.

Before earning the Second Class Military Valor, no matter how great one's achievements, one cannot directly receive this medal, which represents the highest honor in the Russian military. Morey exhaled slowly, his voice steady and powerful. "Su, this mission may seem simple, but it's actually of great importance. Training a single Air Force pilot requires a significant investment from the nation, and training a first-class Air Force pilot is even more challenging. I won't elaborate on the other details; all you need to know is that this First-Class Medal of Military Valor is well-deserved."

Several first-class Air Force pilots, several second-class Air Force pilots, and even a potential ace for Russia...

For all this, the honor of receiving the First-Class Medal of Military Valor is well-deserved.

What is an Air Force ace?

Fighters have a price, but pilots are priceless!

This is especially true for outstanding pilots.

For any country, the strategic value of such an Air Force ace cannot be measured in monetary terms.

If Su Yuan hadn't fortuitously joined the Gagarin Air Force Academy four years ago, their air force wouldn't have seen such a significant improvement.

"Thank you, superior!"

Upon hearing this, Su Yuan took a deep breath, his expression solemn, and saluted. "Also, for reasons of confidentiality and special needs, the First Class Military Valor Medal will not be presented to the entire army, no commendation ceremony will be held, and no external news will be released. I hope you don't mind," Morey said bluntly, gazing at Su Yuan.

Confidentiality!

This First Class Military Valor Medal will remain in top-secret archives, a single, radiant medal symbolizing the highest honor.

All, in silence.

Aside from those qualified and authorized to know, no one will know why Su Yuan was awarded the First Class Military Valor Medal, including his fellow soldiers at the Gagarin Air Force Academy and those on the front lines of the Soviet Union's air force.

"I will obey my superiors' orders!" Su Yuan's eyes shone brightly, like the scorching sun.

Su Yuan raised his head slightly and smiled wryly, "Dean, you know me. Not publicizing it is the best option for me."

There was no need for it, and he didn't care. The most important thing is...

Hearing these words, Morey was stunned for a moment, a subtle flash of worry in his eyes, then he forced a smile: "Su, haven't you planned to tell your family about this yet?"

Su Yuan was silent.

Speak?

How?

He was born into a military family in Daxia. Aside from his mother, everyone else in his family was a Daxia soldier.

His father had reached the rank of Lieutenant General before his retirement, and his father, in his forties, was already a Colonel, a step up from there to General.

His brother was also extremely talented, already a Major, before he was thirty.

His mother's wealth exceeded 100 million yuan, a status that allowed him to choose to play dirty and become a playboy.

Seeing Su Yuan neglecting his studies and wasting his time with his cronies, his father, in a rage, sent him to study in Russia, severing all ties with him.

Soon after arriving in Russia, he heard that his former "crowds" had been sent to the military by their families for training, and he felt fortunate to have come to Russia to study. Although he was far from home, and hadn't been home in years, it was still better than staying in the military.

However, plans couldn't keep up with changes. By chance, he activated the most powerful pilot system and entered the Gagarin Air Force Academy.

In just one year, he graduated from the Gagarin Air Force Academy with honors.

Upon graduation, he was awarded the unprecedented rank of Major and served as an instructor at the academy. In three years, he trained batch after batch of outstanding pilots for the Russian Air Force.

How could he explain this to his family?

How could he explain it to his grandfather?

He had come to study abroad, but it would have been best if he had joined the Russian army.

If he had just joined the army, that would have been fine. If he had just been an ordinary soldier, his family would have been happy.

However, the reality was that he had already reached the rank of Colonel in Russia. (There was no senior colonel in Russia; the rank above colonel was Major General.)

If his grandfather had known about this, he would have been furious. With so much experience and a high position, it's no surprise that Morey is a shrewd person. How could he not understand Su Yuan's thoughts? He didn't bring it up again, but changed the subject, continuing:

"I have some good news for you..."

A smile crossed Morey's serious and tense face as he read out:

"After deliberation by the General Staff, the First Air Defense Department, and the Academy Committee, considering that Air Force ace pilot Su Yuan has been awarded the First Class Military Valor Medal once and the Second Class Military Valor Medal several times during his service..."

"For his significant contributions to Russia's national defense, he is being promoted to the rank of Major General on August 1, 4719 Kaiyuan, and appointed Chief Instructor of the Russian Air Force."

The words, sonorous and powerful, echoed throughout the modest office.

The contents of the document Morey read out were like being struck by lightning, their entire bodies trembling, completely frozen in place, a bit disbelieving.

If the First Class Military Valor Medal was a pleasant surprise, then the document granting him exceptional promotion was a true surprise.

Major General!

In Russia, reaching the rank of Major General is not uncommon, so it's nothing to be surprised about.

But if you consider Su Yuan's age...

A 22-year-old Air Force Major General, an ace pilot!

For anyone, this would be a shocking event.

If this news were to get out, the first reaction of those who received it would probably be disbelief.