1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 251 Returning alone, the battle is imminent.

The continuous rain for many days has cut the temperature of the entire southern Xinjiang land in half.

Water vapor was constantly seeping out of the air in the cave, and water droplets condensed on the stone walls were sliding down into puddles, making clear water sounds.

The sound of water exudes a chilling chill.

Like a maggot on the tarsal bone, it attached to Cheng Kaiyan's back, which had already been wet with sweat, and made his body tremble with cold.

He wasn't the only one to act out of control.

The other eight people looked extremely nervous. They all stuck to the stone wall cautiously, peeking out through the gaps in the vegetation, not daring to make a sound.

The scene in the gap appeared before my eyes. From such a close distance, I could vaguely see the sweat on the soldier's face and the bandaged calves brushing against the weeds, making a rustling sound.

The intermittent, incomprehensible scolding and the sound of running footsteps like drums struck everyone's hearts...

"Whoosh..."

Several heavy breathing sounds circled in the cave, and a solemn atmosphere spread in the gloomy cave.

'That's where these soldiers came from?'

'Silence!'

'Everyone calm down and don't make any noise.'

While spying, everyone exchanged glances.

Everyone knew that once they were discovered.

Being shot is considered good, maybe you will be captured.

These artists who grew up in a peaceful society could not bear such torture, not to mention that there were three female comrades...

I don’t know how long it took before the long dragon-like team moved away, until even the sound of footsteps faded away.

"call!!"

"Whoosh..."

Everyone then breathed a sigh of relief, leaned their backs against the cold rocks, and slowly slid down, breathing heavily.

"Finally they left. Where did this troop come from? Could it be our support troops?"

A lesbian with short hair couldn't help but speak up to break the silent atmosphere.

"Absolutely not!"

The leader, with a thin face and dark complexion, immediately shook his head and said in a very serious tone:
"Look, the military caps they wear are shaped like pot-shaped helmets, dark green in color, with a leather belt tied around the brim. They are a type of military cap called the Vietnamese cool helmet, which was developed from a wood pith helmet...

On the battlefield, our soldiers will have no problem shooting at any soldier wearing this kind of cap."

Listening to the guide warrior's explanation, everyone was suddenly shocked.

"Vietnamese cool helmets... those are the enemy!"

Wang Anyi took a deep breath and exclaimed softly.

"Why are they here?"

Another short-haired lesbian asked in confusion.

"Do you remember the cave where we and Captain Hong hid from the rain that day? I think it might be related to this."

Cheng Kaiyan finally spoke at this time.

"Cave?"

Everyone's expressions froze.

It suddenly started raining as we were transporting supplies down the mountain that day.

They returned to the cave to shelter from the rain, but for some reason, they only stayed there for a few minutes before leaving in the rain.

There were so many things that happened during this period that hiding from the rain in the cave seemed insignificant in comparison. It was the kind of thing that no one would mention and no one would remember.

Now that Cheng Kaiyan mentioned it, everyone finally remembered this.

"Yes, Captain Hong sent his scouts to investigate further inside the city, but they unexpectedly discovered traces that did not belong to them..."

Cheng Kaiyan explained aloud, taking in everyone's expressions.

"But didn't we leave immediately out of caution? Even if the enemy returned to the cave, how would they know we were there?"

Wang Anyi asked back, still confused, "And from the day of transportation till now, it has only been three or four days. How could the enemy get the news and march so quickly?"

"Maybe there are some loopholes somewhere that we are not aware of?"

Ye Xin sighed.

"There should have been enemy scouts on this hill for a long time. I'm afraid it was our material transportation mission that made the enemy aware of it and eventually discovered this hidden mountain road."

The guide soldier spoke while smoking a cigarette, the flickering cigarette butt flickering in the cave.

"This, then, aren't we in danger..."

Wang Anyi and several other female comrades turned pale, spoke incoherently and were unable to speak.

If this is really the reason...then they are committing a serious crime.

"It would be the same even without our participation."

Cheng Kaiyan frowned upon hearing this, and immediately waved her hand to shut her up, then continued: "Besides, now is not the time to discuss this. If we allow the enemy to march across mountains and rivers, Captain Hong and his men will be attacked from all sides, and then..."

"Attacked from both sides... Then who knows..."

When everyone heard this, their faces changed drastically.

"completely annihilated."

The guide soldier swallowed and said in a hoarse voice.

"What should we do? Now!"

In this situation, several female comrades were pale and panic-stricken, and even a great writer like Jiang Zilon felt at a loss.

Even the young soldier who acted as a guide looked pale and paced back and forth, not knowing what to do.

Everyone was silent for a long time.

The quiet sound of dripping water came to my ears, like the sound of bells and drums beating in my heart, which made me feel uneasy.

at last.

at this time.

"Old Ye, give me a cigarette."

Cheng Kaiyan raised his head and looked at Ye Xin. He had been struggling in his heart for a long time, and finally spoke, breaking the deathly silence in front of him.

At this moment, his dry voice suddenly sounded in the cave, causing everyone to turn around and look at him.

"Smoke? You don't...oh."

Ye Xin opened his mouth, wanting to say something but stopping himself, as if he understood something in his mind.

He lowered his head, took out a pack of cigarettes and stuffed it into her hand, and couldn't help but ask, "Do you have any ideas?"

Cheng Kaiyan took out a cigarette awkwardly, put it between his lips, and nodded silently.

"Really?"

Seeing this, everyone opened their eyes wide, their faces full of anticipation, as if they had grasped a life-saving straw.

"Ah."

At this time, Cheng Kaiyan lowered his eyes, pushed open the drawer of the matchbox, and took out a complete matchstick.

"Crack!"

After rubbing it several times, fire was finally produced and the cigarette was lit.

Everyone silently took in Cheng Kaiyan's somewhat unfamiliar, nervous, and trembling movements.
Then he heard Cheng Kaiyan's cough and voice that sounded uncomfortable. He held up two fingers:
“Now we have two options.

First, do not take risks, immediately speed up and return to the regiment headquarters, pass on information, and wait for the regiment headquarters to dispatch troops for support.

As for whether the soldiers of the 8th and 9th companies can hold out until the day when reinforcements arrive, it all depends on their luck and perseverance.”

"How can this be done!"

The team leader, Warrior Xiao, immediately retorted anxiously, and everyone shook their heads.

If these people left without caring, what would be the consequences if the soldiers were attacked from all sides without any preparation?
Cheng Kaiyan glanced at the crowd and said, "Second, we will split into two groups. You will return immediately with the intelligence, and I will go back the same way to inform Captain Hong and the others."

Cheng Kaiyan raised his head, revealing his dark eyes that showed no emotion, and looked at everyone calmly.

He took a puff of the cigarette, letting the bitter taste spread in his mouth, feeling the stinging and burning in his lungs, and his heart finally calmed down.

"You're going back alone?"

Everyone's heart trembled when they heard this and they asked with difficulty.

"No! You can't go."

Wang Anyi and Ye Xin both rejected it in unison.

"Think about your family, think about your girlfriend Liu Xiaoli... Can you please stop being a hero!?"

Wang Anyi grabbed Cheng Kaiyan's wrist with her cold hands, her voice anxious.

If we go back now and encounter an enemy, we'll be finished.

Even if Cheng Kaiyan returned to the company camp safely, he could not escape the fate of being attacked from both sides and surrounded by the enemy.

Even if he left the camp to survive in the wild after delivering the information, his hope of survival would be even slimmer.

"This isn't about being a hero. Do you think I'm not scared? I'm not nervous?"

Cheng Kaiyan shook her head slightly.

He was struggling and confused inside just now.

In fact, he had felt it as early as the night he arrived at the military camp, but he didn't think about it carefully.

But now...

Actually, he also bears some responsibility.

In addition, after these few days of contact with the soldiers in battle, I thought of yesterday's brutal battle and the brave and fearless soldiers.

How could he have the heart to sit idly by and watch the soldiers of the 8th and 9th companies being surrounded?
As he figured it out in his mind, Cheng Kaiyan's eyes gradually became firm.

He went there not really to die, but after careful consideration of the consequences.

Survive in the wild?
"But……"

Wang Anyi wanted to say something else.

"Comrade Xiao, if you go back the same way now, how long will it take you to reach the camp?"

Cheng Kaiyan ignored Wang Anyi and turned to look at the team leader Xiao Zhanshi for confirmation.

"More than three hours, at full speed."

The guide soldier Comrade Xiao thought for a few seconds. Long-distance raids like this are part of daily training, but in such a dangerous mountain environment, there are inevitable limitations.

"It's taking too long. By the time you get back, the daylily will be cold..."

Cheng Kaiyan sighed secretly, it was indeed so.

Then he held up two fingers, “Me, within two hours.

I am the most suitable candidate in terms of physical strength, speed and endurance."

"..."Faced with Cheng Kaiyan's confidence and determination, everyone remained silent.

Even Wang Anyi stopped talking.

"It is just as Kaiyan said. The sooner we return, the better. The sooner Captain Hong knows about it, the better.

Every minute of advance means more preparation, more hope, and one less soldier sacrificed."

Jiang Zilong looked at Cheng Kaiyan deeply, his eyes full of admiration and regret. He knew Cheng Kaiyan's physical strength.

"More importantly, the road we took to go up the mountain has been blocked by a landslide.

But the enemy only knew this one route, and even if the soldiers were asked to clear it quickly, it would take some time to get through.

Taking advantage of this time difference, I will go back down the mountain and blow up the iron chain bridge across the river. It’s still in time.”

Cheng Kaiyan nodded and said in a deep voice.

"Correct!"

"The road is blocked by the mountain soil, they can't get through! We still have time, blowing up the iron chain bridge can delay a lot of time! Then we will definitely be able to wait for rescue."

Everyone was cheered up and looked at Cheng Kaiyan.

In the dark and cold cave.

At this moment, he lowered his eyes, holding the cigarette quietly, with the cigarette butt swaying up and down with his lips.

At this moment, the orange-red flames from the cigarette illuminated his knife-like profile, which was so resolute and determined...

It made everyone's heart, eyes, body and hands and feet tremble.

……

Before leaving.

"Take care! Comrade Cheng Kaiyan! Hold on for two to three days. Here are grenades and a pistol."

Soldier Xiao held Cheng Kaiyan's hand tightly and handed him the grenade and pistol at his waist.

The others looked at them silently without saying a word.

Cheng Kaiyan turned around and walked a few steps, then suddenly turned back and walked in front of Wang Anyi.

He took off the watch on his wrist and handed it over: "If... never mind, I'll leave this to you for safekeeping."

"Let me switch with you. You take mine. This mission depends on the time. I'll wait for you to come back to exchange."

"No need, keep it for yourself, I'll come back and get it from you myself."

Cheng Kaiyan refused in a faint tone.

"You must come back, or I won't give it to her!"

Wang Anyi looked at him deeply and shouted.

"Do not worry."

……

……

Cheng Kaiyan watched everyone leave in another direction, then he walked out of the cave and quietly headed towards the enemy.

After walking hundreds of meters along the mountain road and avoiding enemy scouts, he hid in the grass in a blind spot.

Groups of soldiers in front of me were holding engineering shovels, dealing with the rocks and soil piled up on the road.

It seems that it will take another hour to clear up this 100-meter "jam".

When Cheng Kaiyan saw this scene, he immediately turned around and entered the cave, running at full speed without looking back.

The surrounding scenes flew backwards, and even the narrow tunnel did not slow down at all, and the rain fell behind him.

Thirty minutes later.

He finally reached the foot of the hill and crossed the meadow beside the river.

Standing in the middle of the river, holding the iron chain, looking at the rushing white water of the river below.

The iron chain in my hand, as thick as my thumb, is a hundred meters long, with red rust covering its black surface. It sways violently on the turbulent river surface, and in the dripping rain there is a heavy sense of history.

"Blow it up!"

Cheng Kaiyan walked so fast that even the rain could not keep up with his figure.

Arrived on the other side.

He glanced at the long line of troops on the mountainside, Cheng Kaiyan forced a smile, and tied six long-handled grenades with exposed fuses, three by three, to two bridge piers.

Cheng Kaiyan squatted under the bridge pier, estimated the distance between the two sides, pulled the lead on one side, and immediately flew to the other side to pull the lead.

Retreat suddenly.

At full speed, it only retreated six or seven meters.

"Boom!!"

"Boom!!"

But it was too late, two loud explosions were heard behind him.

The huge fire and shock wave knocked Cheng Kaiyan over, and he rolled several times on the wet grass before finally falling heavily to the ground.

"Pfft!"

The turbulent river surface was swirling with the sound of breaking iron chains and shattered cement falling into the river, and waves splashing several meters high.

The thick smoke gradually dissipated in the rain.

From then on, the chain bridge fell into the river under the explosion and huge gravity.

A chain on the other side of the river was also broken, leaving only a lonely iron chain hanging on the other side.

At this time, halfway up the mountain.

The huge explosion swirled in the mountain stream, attracting the attention of the Vietnamese commander.

"what sound!!"

The senior commander, wearing a Soviet-style helmet, immediately looked towards the source of the sound.

Only seen in the telescope.

The iron chain bridge, which stretched for a hundred meters, was completely submerged in the river along with the rain.

"The bridge! The bridge is gone!"

"tm mày! (Fuck you!)"

The senior commander was full of hatred but he was not discouraged.

He angrily pulled out the pistol from his waist and fired several shots in the direction!

"Boost!"

……

But at this time.

Lying on the grass, covered in mud, Cheng Kaiyan looked at the masterpiece in front of him with a satisfied smile on his face.

He stood up and leaned against the tree trunk, tidying up his clothes that had already been soaked.

He turned around and disappeared into the primeval forest.

Forty minutes later.

The military camp is just around the corner.

"Team Leader Cheng? Why are you back again!?"

"Quickly inform Captain Hong that there is a crucial intelligence report! A large number of enemy forces have appeared in the rear, and we are about to be surrounded!"

Cheng Kaiyan's face flushed and he shouted breathlessly.

"what?"

……

Company camp, simple meeting room.

The company commanders of the 8th and 9th companies, the chief of staff, the political commissar and many others gathered together to hold a meeting to discuss the matters.

"This is all the information we have so far. Everyone, please take a look. Here, we all salute Comrade Cheng Kaiyan!"

"salute!"

Deputy Battalion Commander Hong Jianguo looked at the young man sitting next to him with gratitude.

No one expected that this young man would risk his life to come back and pass on the information!
They even thought of a quick solution and blew up the chain bridge for crossing the river!

It delayed at least half a day for everyone!

It is not an exaggeration to call him a young hero.

"salute!"

Everyone stood up and raised their hands to salute!

……

The lights in the simple meeting room were on, and everyone was offering suggestions.

After an hour-long meeting, the next combat mission was finally determined.

Then all the soldiers gathered.

The sky grew darker and the rain remained cold.

In the heavy rain.

Neatly-arranged teams of soldiers marched out of the camp according to their combat missions.

The black combat boots splashed mud and water, and the man in the army green uniform wrapped in a black raincoat ran towards an unknown direction.

A defensive battle that concerns everyone's life is brewing.

……

The 143rd Regiment's camp, located dozens of miles away, had already learned the intelligence.

"Mobilize the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th companies to the front line for support! Dispatch the sharp knife company and immediately go into battle lightly..."

"Notify the nearest 141st and 142nd Regiments!!"

"Right here! Let's fight a decisive battle! No matter how many enemy troops come, we will destroy them all!"

The head of the group roared angrily, pointing at the confluence river.

Military orders came out from the conference room.

The next morning, an urgent secret telegram from the front line was delivered to the desk of the Southern Xinjiang Military Region’s General Staff.

Soon, the news involving the deputy leader of the field research team was delivered to Ning Qiuyue's dormitory.

"What? Cheng Kaiyan is surrounded!"

Ning Qiuyue's face changed drastically when she looked at the telegram that had just been delivered to her!

(End of this chapter)