novelaction Chapter 122: Departure and Assembly with the Main Force
Chapter 122: Departure and Assembly with the Main Force
That afternoon, the regiment commander was overjoyed when he received the latest telegram.
"Soldiers, we've succeeded! The Canglang Legion has successfully moved south. Our 233rd Regiment has completed its mission. Our superiors have ordered us to follow them south and join the main force!"
The regiment commander's loud voice rang out on the battlefield, like a horn of victory, instantly igniting the joy in the hearts of every soldier.
For a moment, the whole camp was in an uproar.
A bright smile bloomed on the soldiers' tense faces. That smile contained fatigue, but also pride and satisfaction in completing the mission.
Everyone put down their weapons and began to pack up their things busily.
Wang Qi excitedly patted his comrade's shoulder and shouted, "We've finally completed the mission. This was really not easy!"
As he spoke, he began to pack his bag swiftly, stuffing the simple daily necessities that had accompanied him for many days into the backpack one by one.
Some soldiers carefully wiped the guns in their hands, as if they were treating the most precious treasures, and muttered: "Old friend, this time it is all thanks to you, I must take good care of you when I get back."
Then he carefully tied up the gun and placed it next to the backpack.
Other soldiers were working together to dismantle the tent. As they did so, they joked, "This tent has been here with us exposed to the wind and sun. It's time to give it a good rest."
The light-hearted words echoed in the air, dispelling the tense atmosphere that had hung over the camp for many days.
The medical soldiers were also busy. They carefully counted the remaining medicines and medical equipment, packed them properly, and prepared to take them back for future use.
The entire camp was bustling and orderly. The soldiers were filled with joy of victory and looked forward to returning to the rear.
The next morning, under the first rays of sunlight, the soldiers of the 223rd Regiment set out on their journey home with brisk steps.
Nan Qiao had hardly had a good rest due to the continuous busyness these days.
She followed the 233rd Regiment all the way, from the first ray of dawn until the night fell quietly, a full day's journey.
Along the way, although Nan Qiao looked a little tired, his eyes were still firm. He always paid attention to the movements around him and was ready to contribute to the team at any time.
As it got dark, the troops decided to set up camp and rest.
The soldiers got busy, skillfully setting up tents and preparing campfires.
And Nan Qiao, after helping with some things within his ability, finally found a moment of leisure.
She dragged her heavy steps to a big tree, slowly sat down with her back against the trunk, and felt as if all the strength in her body had been drained.
The silence of the night gradually enveloped the camp. The crackling of the burning campfire and the whispered conversations of the soldiers seemed to become a gentle lullaby.
Nan Qiao's eyelids, which she had forced herself to keep open, became heavier and heavier. She tried hard to stay awake, but she couldn't resist the drowsiness that was pouring in like a tide.
Her head tilted slightly to one side and leaned against the tree trunk. Her eyes slowly closed and her breathing gradually became even and slow.
In the midst of this war, in the deepening night, Nan Qiao fell into a deep sleep, with a hint of satisfaction on her face after falling asleep from extreme exhaustion.
She temporarily forgot the hardships along the way and the cruelty of the war, and immersed herself in this rare moment of rest.
After an unknown amount of time, Nan Qiao's head, which was originally leaning against the tree, slowly slid down. The slight nod woke her up suddenly.
She opened her eyes drowsily, was stunned for a moment, and then gradually came back to her senses.
At this moment, she noticed an extra weight on her body. She looked down and found that someone had put a military uniform on her body.
No wonder she didn't feel cold at all while she was sleeping.
Just as she was thinking, a young soldier saw that she had woken up, ran over and said, "Comrade, you are awake. I saw that you were sleeping soundly when we had dinner just now, so I didn't have the heart to wake you up. Now you have missed the meal."
"But there's still soup. I'll bring you a bowl right away." After saying that, the little soldier turned and ran. After a while, he came to Nan Qiao with a bowl of steaming rice soup.
The bowl of rice soup was still emitting a wisp of steam, curling up in the somewhat cool night air.
Nan Qiao took the bowl and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She was really hungry and didn't bother to say thank you. She put the bowl to her mouth and drank the bowl of rice soup in one breath with a "gulp gurgle".
But after drinking it, her stomach still felt empty and the feeling of hunger still clung to her.
At this moment, Wang Qi's figure appeared in her sight.
He was holding a bowl of hot food in both hands, with a concerned smile on his face, and walking quickly towards Nan Qiao.
"Nan Qiao, I specially left some food for you. As soon as I saw you woke up, I quickly heated it up. Come and eat it quickly. You must be starving." Wang Qi said as he handed the food to Nan Qiao.
Nan Qiao looked at the bowl of steaming white rice topped with a few slices of green vegetables, half an egg and some pickles, and felt very warm in her heart.
She looked at Wang Qi's sincere and somewhat honest face, and her eyes couldn't help but become slightly moist.
Nan Qiao took the food and said with a choked voice, "Thank you, Wang Qi."
Nan Qiao took the bowl of hot food handed to her by Wang Qi, her eyes full of gratitude.
She didn't have time to say anything else and started eating impatiently.
Wang Qi watched from the side, with a satisfied smile on his face and concern in his eyes, "Eat slowly, don't choke."
Seeing that she was eating voraciously, Wang Qi quickly picked up a kettle from the side, unscrewed the lid and handed it to Nan Qiao, "Drink some water, Shunshun."
Nan Qiao's mouth was full, and she responded vaguely: "Hmm... Thank you, I'm really hungry."
These days she has been eating either flatbreads or steamed buns with porridge, and she hasn't eaten white rice for a long time. At this moment, she feels that white rice is the most delicious food in the world!
Nan Qiao raised her head and met Wang Qi's gaze. In her eyes, besides the eagerness of hunger, there was also a hint of embarrassment.
Sorry, I have brought shame to modern people.
Nan Qiao had just finished eating and let out a sigh of satisfaction when Wang Qi eagerly took the empty bowl, said with a smile, "You should have a good rest," and turned to go to the logistics department.
Nan Qiao was just about to get up and stretch his legs when Brother Wang, the head of the logistics department, strode over.
With a meaningful smile on his face, he approached Nan Qiao and said, "Qiao Qiao, I can see that the young soldier Wang Qi seems to be particularly concerned about you."
Nan Qiao was slightly startled and asked doubtfully, "Really? But I think everyone seems to be very nice to me."