Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 297 The Trip to Langde Village (7)

They all knew they were close to finding water; the water might be dug out in the next pickaxe stroke.

Under Xiao Zhuang's expectant and urging gaze, Chang Ning swung the pickaxe with all his might.

Pfft~
The water has come out!
When Changning dug down, he brought out a large amount of mud, and then he saw yellowish-brown water gushing out continuously.

They succeeded!
Chang Ning and the others hurriedly climbed up the ladder from the bottom of the pit. The next step was to wait for the water to settle and become clear, and to repair the well.

Chang Ning doesn't need to worry about these tasks; besides, he wouldn't do them rashly—that would only make things worse.

"Nasty guy!"

Xia Lan didn't get close to the crowd, but she could still glean some information from the villagers' expressions: Chang Ning had really succeeded.

This made Xia Lan feel even worse.

It's not that she doesn't want the villagers to have a well; she would be happier than anyone if the well were dug by someone from outside Changning.

In short, anyone but Chang Ning will do.

"I didn't expect you to actually find the groundwater."

Geng Jihui could finally breathe a sigh of relief when he saw Chang Ning. He was really afraid that Chang Ning would not be able to dig out the truth in the end, and it would be difficult to smooth things over then.

“You should have some faith in your brother,” Chang Ning said with a smile.

Looking at the smiling villagers, Chang Ning felt a sense of satisfaction fill his heart.

"As far as I know, you didn't study geology or civil engineering in college, which are related to well drilling. How can I have confidence in you?"
Blind trust is dangerous for both you and your comrades in our profession.

Upon realizing that Geng Jihui was about to launch into a long speech, Chang Ning quickly surrendered.

He didn't want to get into an endless debate with Geng Jihui, especially since Geng Jihui would inevitably start talking about philosophy, which he couldn't possibly win an argument with.

"Where did you learn this trick, kid? Tell me the truth right now."

Xiao Zhuang lay on Chang Ning's back, his hands, covered in mud, outstretched towards Chang Ning's face.

The meaning is self-evident: as long as Chang Ning does not choose to confess and receive leniency, then Xiao Zhuang will teach him what it means to resist and be severely punished.

"Xiao Zhuang, we're brothers who are each other's closest friends and family, and we'd live and die together. There's no need for that."

As Chang Ning spoke, she tried to pull the muddy hands away from her face.

Although he wasn't afraid of Xiao Zhuang's mud splattering on his face, he was used to training in the mud and water, so why would he be afraid of this?

The main problem is that it gets dirty and needs to be washed, which Changning finds troublesome.

"Then you should confess honestly!"

We've known each other for so long and basically never left each other's sight. You're neither in a related field nor have I seen you practice this skill. When did you learn it?

Seeing that Chang Ning was still struggling, Xiao Zhuang moved his "dirty hands" forward a little more.

Seeing the muddy hands so close to his face, what could Chang Ning do? He had no choice but to confess honestly.

“The brigade doesn’t train all the time. After training, there is a little over an hour dedicated to studying.”

That's right, Changning learned all his methods for finding water from books.

Upon hearing Chang Ning's reply, Xiao Zhuang jumped off his back.

What else can be said? He knows the amount of time he spends studying every day, but isn't that time for playing?

The study room contains not only books, but also several computers that can only connect to the intranet to look up information; they cannot even chat online.

Fortunately, it's unclear who installed a few single-player games.

So whenever Xiao Zhuang, Ostrich, Qiangzi, and the medic had time, they would team up and play together.

study?

Study my ass!

"Okay, so this is how you play?" Xiao Zhuang's feelings were very complicated. They had agreed to relax together, but Chang Ning went and messed with his brothers.

It's like we agreed to grow old together, but Chang Ning secretly got an oil treatment halfway through, which Xiao Zhuang couldn't stand.

What can Changning do about this?

Just as Chang Ning was wondering how to explain or comfort the injured Xiao Zhuang, Xia Lan walked past Chang Ning and stood in front of Geng Jihui with a sour face, as if she hadn't seen him at all.

"I have something to tell you."

Seeing this, Geng Jihui led Xia Lan aside.

Seeing the two whispering to each other, Xiao Zhuang looked at Chang Ning with a hint of schadenfreude: "You've angered that woman."

"So what? What do I care if she's angry or not?"

Chang Ning wouldn't tolerate Xia Lan's behavior; he was from the army, and it wasn't Xia Lan's place to interfere.

Besides, Xia Lan does have personality flaws. Offending Xia Lan was entirely for the safety of the entire Lone Wolf B Group. Was he wrong?
Ning, who goes against the norm, doesn't think he's wrong.

Chang Ning shrugged, unconcerned.

If there's any problem, he'll definitely side with his brother.

Xia Lan, are you all familiar with her?
No one knows what Geng Jihui and Xia Lan said, but just as Chang Ning and Xiao Zhuang were about to tidy up and wash up, Geng Jihui and Xia Lan parted ways.

As Xia Lan left, she glanced at Chang Ning with a strange expression and look in her eyes, as if she had succeeded in her scheme.

Are you planning to return to camp?

After arriving at Langde Village, Group B did not stay in the village but instead set up camp on the mountain.

"That's the plan."

Chang Ning and Xiao Zhuang had just helped the villagers dig a well, and their clothes were covered in mud. They needed to go back to the camp to clean themselves up.

"On your way back, please ask Qiangzi to come to the conference room for a meeting," Geng Jihui instructed.

Qiangzi also serves as a communications officer, requiring him to stay by the radio station to receive instructions from the wolf den at any time.

"Okay, I'll tell him."

After agreeing to relay the message to Geng Jihui, the two sides parted ways. Chang Ning and Xiao Zhuang went directly into the mountains, while Geng Jihui headed towards the village to inform the sniper team and Lao Pao.

It was half an hour later when everyone reassembled in the conference room.

"To make a long story short, Staff Officer Xia and her informant have made contact and agreed to meet tomorrow morning."

Staff Officer Xia will lead the way to the rendezvous point. Any problems?

After asking his question, Geng Jihui noticed that no one made a sound, and he even glanced at Chang Ning.

He knew that Chang Ning had a lot of opinions about Staff Officer Xia, but this time Chang Ning sat upright on the stool without any sign of offering any suggestions.

Seeing this, Geng Jihui signaled Xia Lan to explain the action plan for going into the mountains tomorrow in detail.

As a result, Xia Lan dropped a bombshell as soon as she opened her mouth.

"Tomorrow I hope Changning will protect me as I go into the mountains to meet my informant."

Everyone's expression changed upon hearing this, especially the ostrich's, but he couldn't blame anyone.

The others looked at Chang Ning with surprise, and even Chang Ning herself was surprised.

Given the way Xia Lan and I dislike each other, I don't think she would choose me.

and many more!

Chang Ning suddenly remembered the look Xia Lan had given him earlier.

What kind of trouble has arisen now? Geng Jihui was a little angry: "Staff Officer Xia, we clearly agreed yesterday that the sniper team would be responsible for your safety."