The promise is old, the meeting is just right

Chapter 11 I Just Want to Hug You
The journey back was more bumpy than when he came, and He Xiao felt that his whole body was about to fall apart.

Zhuo Ran didn't say much along the way, He Xiao was a little worried about her, and asked Ding Wei to send her home when they broke up in the city center.Before leaving, she hugged Zhuoran in exchange for a soft smile.

"Okay, I'm fine." She patted He Xiao on the shoulder, turned around and got into the taxi that Ding Wei had hailed.

He Xiao stood there watching her leave, feeling a little disappointed in his heart.Cheng Mian, who was standing beside her, also sighed slightly.He Xiao looked sideways: "Alright, why are you sighing?"

Cheng Mian raised the brim of his hat, looked at the blue sky above his head, and said, "I found that God is actually quite fair."

"How to say?"

"Look, it doesn't matter if it's sky blue or olive green, it's not so easy to fall in love. Ye Hongqi didn't let me down at all from the torture I suffered back then."

He Xiao reached out and twisted his waist, through the thick winter clothes, it seemed to be tickling him.

"Be clear, why did I torture you?" He Xiao asked angrily, her face flushed a little.

Cheng Mian quickly grabbed her hand, not because she was afraid that she would twist it, but now that she would touch it casually, he would tremble.

"It makes me scratch my head, doesn't that count?"

The expression was a little innocent, a little flattering, and a little wronged.He Xiao looked at him, couldn't hold back, and burst out laughing.

Cheng Mian hugged her and said, "Let's go, I'll take you home." He was always standing in the city center, and it's not good to tease her. He was wearing a military uniform, so he had to pay attention to the influence.

The two took a taxi to the entrance of a residential area. After getting off the car, Cheng Mian looked around and found that the place was a little strange.While walking inside with He Xiao, he looked around with the professional eyes of a scout: "What is this place?"

"Our old house, didn't I tell you the address?" He Xiao said, turning a corner and leading him into a unit building.

Cheng Mian groaned, and walked a few more steps, but stopped.He Xiao looked at him suspiciously, only to see that he took off his hat with one hand, turned around and walked out.He Xiao was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly followed out.

Cheng Mian was standing outside the unit building, squinting at their building.He Xiao walked over and waved his hand in front of him: "What are you doing?"

Lianchang Cheng ground his back molars: "I have to take a closer look at what this hard-to-find place looks like."

He Xiao: "..."

The old house hadn't been lived in for nearly a week, and the air was full of dust. The first thing He Xiao did when he entered the house was to open the windows for ventilation.Cheng Mian stood in the living room, and after putting down their luggage, he took a slight look at the old house.

Eighty or ninety square meters, it was not too small in the past.The decoration is very simple, and even has a sense of familiarity, much like the clean and neat style of their troops.A closer look revealed that there were indeed one or two pieces of military equipment.For example, a military kettle on the table, and a missile model on the windowsill.

Cheng Mian remembered that He Xiao said that this was the old house of their old He's family. He thought that when He Xudong first came to City B to do business, he lived here all the time.It is not surprising that there are these things.

He turned around and asked He Xiao: "Why do you live here?" Could it be that he was really kicked out, then his crime would be serious.

He Xiao could tell what was going on in his head just by looking at his smiling expression, so he gave him a white look and said, "This place is close to our unit. When I first came to work here, I discussed it with my parents. It's nothing to do with you if you say you're moving here."

The last six words were said while pointing to his forehead, Cheng Mian was even more happy, and hugged her waist: "It would be even better if you dare, the conditions are so favorable, it seems that I will come here often in the future."

"Don't even think about it." He Xiao set his eyes on his epaulets, "At that time, Tian Tian will leave the house and come live with me."

Company Commander Cheng felt a little regretful that such a good place suddenly became the family dormitory of the reconnaissance company.

The two cuddled together, speechless for a moment.He Xiao's heart suddenly calmed down, and at the same time, he was a little melancholy.Thinking about how hard it is for them, they have been together for such a long time, and the quiet time like this is pitifully rare.That's the beauty of having a military boyfriend.

He Xiao pushed Cheng Mian's shoulder: "Shouldn't it be time to go back to the army? If it's later, there will be no cars."

"I'm not leaving today."

He Xiao was stunned for a moment, "Why, why didn't you leave?" Could it be that she really planned to stay and take advantage of this "advantageous" condition?

When Cheng Mian saw her flushed face, she knew that she was thinking wrongly. She was happy, but her expression was still quite serious: "Don't think too much, my vacation is not over yet, don't worry."

Who thinks too much?He Xiao glanced at him, stretched out his hand and pushed him away, thinking of something, looked at him with bright eyes: "Since you are not in a hurry to leave today, can you do me a favor?"

Most men enjoy this feeling of being needed, especially a man like Cheng Lianchang who can't spare much time to spend with his girlfriend.Immediately, he responded: "Whatever you need me to do, just tell me."

"Young Poor." He Xiaohu licked his flat head, "I ordered a wooden combination cabinet two days ago, and it hasn't been installed yet. Can you help me install it? There is also something wrong with my computer. , will you fix it?"

Cheng Mian asked himself if there was anything that could be difficult for him, nodded her small and delicate nose, and said, "I promise to complete the task!"

The two first went to a supermarket outside the community to buy some vegetables, fruits and food. After returning, He Xiao moved the things out and let him study in the living room. Then he went into the kitchen and prepared to make some simple dinner.

After the rice was steamed, He Xiao asked Cheng Mian what he wanted to eat at night while picking out the ingredients he bought, but she didn't get an answer for a long time. She came out and saw Cheng Mian standing behind the TV and didn't know what he was busy with. .And that combination cabinet had already been installed and erected on the side.

The pretty brows were slightly frowned, and his eyes were fixed on the wires in his hand.The heating in the building was sufficient, so he took off his military uniform jacket long ago, and put on a dark blue fur vest over his military shirt. Because the cuffs were rolled up for work, only a small piece of lean wheat-colored arm was exposed. It was winter, so It was as dark as when I saw it in Xia Tian.

He Xiao was a little stunned, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and a thought suddenly popped into her mind.Will this be their life after they get married?If she is not with the army, they will only meet once a week at the shortest.For lovers who can't wait to be inseparable all the time, this kind of separation is indeed a bit longer.

She suddenly understood Ms. Tian better, because not everyone is willing to wait like this.However, He Xiao felt that if the wait was exchanged for such a beautiful moment, then everything would not seem so unbearable.No matter how long it takes, it's worth it.

"Why are you standing there in a daze?" After finishing the work in hand, Cheng Mian turned his head and saw He Xiao standing there, "The cabinet is installed, the computer has been repaired, the wall lamp has been replaced with a light bulb, and There is a problem with the TV wiring, so I also fixed it. By the way, I just checked. There are not many security guards in this community. Your house on the second floor should be equipped with an anti-theft net, so you can rest assured when I'm not around. "

Seeing that she was still in a daze, he walked over and patted her face: "Did you hear that?"

"I heard." He Xiao slapped his hands off, "Go wash your hands quickly, and touch my face when it's dirty."

Cheng Mian smiled and obediently went into the bathroom.He Xiao looked at his back, and suddenly felt a little reluctant to let him go.

Cheng Mian took a brief shower and stopped by the kitchen.He Xiao was cutting vegetables with his back to him, with long hair and shawls. Even though she was wearing a loose navy blue sweater on her upper body, she could vaguely see her slender waist through the dim light.His Adam's apple moved slightly, he put his hands in his pockets, walked over casually and asked, "What are you doing?"

He Xiao showed him the washed and cut vegetables: "How about broccoli in a dry pot, pork ribs in sauce, and stewed soup?"

For some reason, Cheng Mian was a little afraid to look at her, avoided her gaze, and said in a low voice, "Shall I help?"

"What help? I don't scramble eggs and tomatoes."

It was obvious that he was laughing at his lack of cooking skills, but because of the cuteness of her pouting her mouth, Cheng Mian didn't bother with her.He reached out to flick her forehead, but He Xiao dodged it.

"Don't worry, I'm cooking."

Cheng Mian raised his eyebrows, wanted to say something, turned his eyes, and smiled when he glanced at the building closest to them.He patted He Xiao's waist: "Smile, look."

"Look at what?"

He Xiao looked at him puzzled, followed his line of sight to the building in front.Almost on the same floor, when she looked over, she saw a man and a woman clinging to each other and kissing!He Xiao blushed, because the layout of the houses in this community was similar, so she could tell that the two were in the master bedroom.It's just that there's still time to go to the bedroom, so there's still time to draw the curtains?He Xiao couldn't help but slander in his heart.

It can only be said that He Xiao is still too tender and naive, and she can't understand the feeling of being unable to restrain herself when the emotion is so strong, how can she care so much.She was embarrassed standing there as an outsider, and the kitchen had no curtains, so she had no choice but to go outside, but Cheng Mian, who was standing behind her, stopped her.

"Wait a minute."

As Cheng Mian said, He Xiao looked up at him, only to see that he reached out his hand and took out a whistle from his pocket, pointed it at the position, and blew it.The pair of men and women stopped their movements abruptly and followed the prestige.After He Xiao saw who it was, she was very annoyed.It was when she came to clean up the house last month that she met. Both of them are college students who just graduated this year and work nearby, so they rented a house in this community.

After the two were stunned for a few seconds, they quickly closed the curtains.He Xiaoxin said, well, now you don't need to say hello when you meet, it's embarrassing to death.She looked at Cheng Mian angrily: "What are you doing?"

"Remind me." Cheng Mian said solemnly, "The upper and lower floors are full, and people can see it?"

He Xiao was plausible, but He Xiao really couldn't refute him.Angrily glaring at Cheng Mian, she slammed him out of the kitchen: "Get out! Teacher Zhao is right, letting you into the kitchen is just adding to the chaos!"

He Xiao pushed him away without looking at him, and was suddenly hugged by Cheng Mian.Before she could react, Cheng Mian had carried her out of the kitchen effortlessly, kicked her long legs back and closed the door, and entered a bedroom.

He Xiao came back to her senses and began to break free: "Cheng Mian, let me down quickly." Xuankong gave her a feeling of insecurity.

Cheng Mian really let her go, but he still hadn't let go of his hand, taking advantage of his height to hold her against the wall and surround her.He Xiao looked up at him, startled by his fiery eyes.

He Xiao wanted to hide, but he held his hand.In the next second, the kiss fell.Rapid breathing, hot kisses, strong masculine breath rushed towards her with his unique smell, and He Xiao was stunned all of a sudden.The loose jaw was lightly pried open by him, and the soft tongue was sucked and teased by him.He Xiao only felt more and more breathless, his hands were weakly clasped on his shoulders, and there was a soft whimpering sound in his mouth.

When Cheng Mian let go of her, He Xiao felt that her lips were numb and hurt, as if they were swollen.Her whole body was a little limp, but fortunately Cheng Mian took her with her, so she wouldn't be paralyzed.With his back tightly against the wall, He Xiao supported Cheng Mian's arm, panting chaotically.The room was dark, with only the faint light from the living room outside.After a long time, I heard Cheng Mian laughing.

Being so close, He Xiao felt the vibration in Cheng Mian's chest. She raised her head and asked, "What are you laughing at?" She was originally expressing her dissatisfaction, but her body was exhausted, and the voice sounded like she was being coquettish.

Cheng Mian stroked her long hair and said in a low voice, "Fortunately, the curtains in this room are drawn, aren't they?"

He Xiao became annoyed with a bang: "How dare you say that?" He kicked him as he spoke.

Cheng Mian remained unmoved, still clasped her hands, bowed his head and kissed her tender neck lightly.He Xiao trembled all over, and he didn't even have the strength to push him away.

"Smile, let's try, shall we?"

He Xiao understood his meaning almost instantly, and also felt the scorching temperature when the palm touched his arm.He Xiao felt her nervousness, she dared not speak for fear of stuttering.After a long time, when she felt that Cheng Mian's persistence was becoming more and more lax, she gently kissed his chin.

Cheng Mian couldn't believe it, he paused, and then chased after her lips, a wet and hot kiss slid down her chin.

He Xiao raised his head, his chest heaving violently.The buttons of the sweater were unbuttoned one by one by Cheng Mian, and he kissed the sharp point of his chest slowly through the thin base layer.Like an electric shock, He Xiao shuddered, feeling a wave of heat rushing straight to his lower abdomen.She involuntarily groaned weakly and grabbed Cheng Mian's neck.

Cheng Mian stopped, raised his head to look at He Xiao's expression in the half-bright light, bit his lower lip with his teeth, closed his eyes tightly, his eyelashes trembled like a small brush, his whole blushing face looked bright moving.Sensing the pause in his movements, she opened her eyes to look at him, watery but confused.

"What's wrong?" He Xiao asked softly, the soft and sticky voice startled her.

Cheng Mian smiled, suddenly picked her up and put her on the bed.The kiss pressed down again was more urgent and powerful than before. He took off the sweater on her body and threw it aside. The long-sleeved bottoming was quickly rolled up. Cheng Mian kissed down her breasts, as if To brand his unique mark everywhere.

He Xiao's consciousness has long been lost, and his whole body is tormented by the piled up comfort, making him want to cry.His legs wanted to circle up, but Cheng Mian pressed them down hard.She never knew his power was so great, and now it's too late to regret it.

Cheng Mian held her waist with one hand, and freed up the other hand to take off her cotton pajama pants.He Xiao subconsciously resisted a little, so he wriggled on the bed and didn't cooperate.So Cheng Mian leaned over and kissed her belly.He Xiao let out a small exclamation, feeling another heat flow slowly through his body.

He Xiao felt a little strange, and after thinking about it carefully, his whole body froze suddenly.When Cheng Mian was completely covered, He Xiao came back to his senses, straightened his arms and pushed him away: "Wait, wait a minute!"

At this time, how can Cheng Mian let her mess around.He comforted her, but his hands kept moving, and he directly took off her panties.He Xiao was so anxious that she cried, but she couldn't push him away at all.

"Cheng Mian!" He Xiao called out to him with all his might.

Cheng Mian looked up at her without knowing why, but her movements stopped.He Xiao took the opportunity to push him away, gathered her legs and got off the bed, and ran straight to the bathroom without looking for clothes to cover her up.

Cheng Mian was still in a daze, but a loud bang woke him up.He quickly put on his pants and knocked on the bathroom door: "Smile, open the door."

There was no movement from the people inside, so Cheng Mian had no choice but to knock again. "What's going on? Smile? Let's not do it if you don't want to, okay?"

He Xiao remained silent, Cheng Mian was furious and lost his patience: "If you don't open it again, I will pry the door, He Xiao?"

With a creak, the door opened from the inside, and He Xiao's half body came out.Because she had no clothes, she had to wrap her whole body in a bathrobe. Cheng Mian worriedly pulled her out and looked at her from top to bottom. Seeing that there was no difference, she could only ask, "Okay—what's the matter?"

She blushed and looked at Cheng Mian, with a somewhat bewildered expression.After a long time, she bowed her head and whispered, "I'm here."

that?Cheng Mian reacted for a while before realizing what she was referring to.After realizing it, he really didn't know whether to cry or laugh.God did this on purpose, right?Finally, with this time and this condition, give him such a show?
Cheng Mian resisted the urge to be rude, he looked at He Xiao who kept his head buried and dared not look at him, thousands of emotions came to his heart, and finally he smiled helplessly.

"You are my ancestor!" He reached out and pinched her face.

He Xiao was a little aggrieved: "I didn't know that it was just today, and it should be two days later." She slapped Cheng Mian's paw off, angrily, "It must be because of you, if you don't do anything wrong, Can it be made earlier?"

Well, it's his fault.It's just that Cheng Mian knows that when a woman is angry, she must not reason with her, no matter how virtuous she is when she is good, so he can only admit it.He let her vent, and suppressed the fire in his heart.

"Does your stomach hurt?" He smoothed her long hair and asked in a low voice.

He Xiao said it was okay, but these two days have been bumping in the ice and snow, and just washed the vegetables in cold water, how can he feel better now.Of course Cheng Mian also knew her stubborn temper, sighed slightly, and said, "I'll go buy some brown sugar, and I'll make some water with you when I come back, how about that?" Without waiting for her objection, he made his own decision, "Okay, You go to bed and lie down, I'll be right back."

He Xiao watched him leave without saying a word, and then returned to the room after he left for a while, and plunged his head into the pillow.I couldn't help but feel frustrated, what is this all about!
After about a quarter of an hour, Cheng Mian came back.There happened to be hot water in the kitchen, so he made a cup of brown sugar water and brought it to the bed.He Xiao was lying on the bed warming her belly with a warm treasure, and was so comfortable that she was about to fall asleep. When Cheng Mian saw her squinting and lazy, she wanted to bite her cheek.But after thinking about it, he really didn't dare to do this, because women in special periods are generally more irritable than usual.

Cheng Mian put the cup on the bedside table, He Xiao woke up and looked up at him: "Come back so soon?"

The soft voice and lazy appearance immediately reminded Cheng Mian of how she was when she was distracted and infatuated just now.His heart beat violently, he looked away, sat down beside the bed, and handed over the water: "Drink the brown sugar water while it's hot."

He Xiao picked up the cup and held it in his hands, not in a hurry to drink.She looked sideways at Cheng Mian: "How do you know you want to drink brown sugar water?" Her lips were slightly curled up, looking a little coquettish.

Cheng Mian raised her eyebrows when she heard the words: "Did you forget? I reminded you when you first came back."

It was only then that He Xiao remembered that this was really the case.

It was when she was in the second year of junior high school, it happened to be Friday, and she went back to the compound after school and danced rubber bands with some girls for a while.When I was having fun, the bus that picked up the high school students came back. Cheng Mian saw her from a long distance, and was about to say hello to her, but when she saw the blood on the back of her skirt, she was shocked, and pulled her away. Went to the health team.

"You have the nerve to say it!" He Xiao glared at him, "Fortunately, there were female soldiers in the health team at that time. If they were all male soldiers, it would be embarrassing."

Even if there are female soldiers, He Xiao feels ashamed.The gentle female hygienist took her to the toilet, put on a tampon for her, and then told her what was going on alone in the office.When He Xiao came out, her face was as red as a boiled shrimp.

However, Cheng Mian kept asking her nervously what was going on?How can she speak it?Being asked anxiously, He Xiao blushed and cried, ignored her and ran home.

"I asked Mr. Zhao when I got home, and I made sure I made sure that I would not make such mistakes again." Cheng Mian was quite proud.

He Xiao was speechless.She really underestimated his face, isn't it embarrassing?
During the special period, He Xiao could not dip in cold water, so Cheng Mian was in charge of the dinner.The two ate a little, and after washing, they sat on the sofa in the living room and watched TV together.

The movie channel was showing a dubbed film, and the two watched it for a while. He Xiao touched Cheng Mian's arm and asked him, "Aren't you going back to the base compound tonight?"

"No." Cheng Mian crossed his long legs, leaning on the sofa like a gentleman, "I can't touch it anyway, and you still want to drive me away?"

Hearing his hurt tone, He Xiao twitched the corners of her mouth, picked up a pillow and pressed it against his face.But in terms of force, she was Cheng Mian's opponent, and within two strokes, she was hugged into his arms together with the pillow.He Xiao thought about it, but was stopped by him.

"Don't move, I just want to hug you."

He Xiao had no choice but to be held by him, and she leaned in his arms, playing with his hands.Because of years of training, his hands are actually not good-looking, the joints are somewhat deformed, and the palms are covered with calluses, which are hard to the touch.She twirled her fingers in his palm and said softly, "I think Teacher Zhao must miss you if you haven't come home for so long."

He took her fingers into his palm, "Believe it or not, my mother wants to see you more now."

"How is it possible?" He Xiao glanced at him sideways.

"I'm serious." Cheng Mian smiled, "So if you have time, go home and see her for me. As for me, the main task now is to marry a daughter-in-law back home, which is considered filial piety."

He Xiao has convinced him, and can talk about getting married no matter what.It was because Ye Hongqi's matter was delayed, otherwise she would have no doubt that the marriage report would probably be approved by now.

Speaking of Ye Hongqi, Cheng Mian became more confident: "Did you listen to what that kid said before you left? When he comes back, he will marry Zhuo Ran. Apart from admiring his courage, I only have one thought, that is, I can't Get behind him, or you will be ridiculed by him for the rest of your life."

He Xiao was amused by him: "The two of you are really more childish than the other. Also, Zhuo Ran provoked you, why don't you get used to it?"

Cheng Mian pretended not to hear, picked up the remote control and switched channels randomly.

Although Cheng Mian defended Zhuo Ran when he was in the launch team, he still had his own opinions on Zhuo Ran. One was that he couldn’t understand Zhuo Ran’s way of walking sideways in the courtyard since he was a child, and he couldn’t see her ganging up with the little girls in the courtyard to bully her. And isolated He Xiao.He Xiao pondered, the tit-for-tat confrontation between the two would probably last a lifetime.

After running back and forth for a few days, the two were exhausted and fell asleep early.This sleep was very peaceful, and Cheng Mian woke up before six o'clock the next morning.This is the biological clock developed in the army for eight years. No matter how tired I am, I will get up on time.

He Xiao was still asleep, breathing long and evenly.Cheng Mian didn't call her, and lightly folded the quilt, put it in the cabinet, and then flattened the side of the bed she had been lying on.After getting dressed, he went out, and after running three kilometers around the neighborhood, he went to buy the siu mai and steamed buns that He Xiao had been thinking about since last night.

He Xiao still didn't get up when he came back, Cheng Mian washed up, warmed up the soy milk and went to wake her up.He Xiao looked at him sleepily, seeing that he was wearing a neat winter uniform, she knew he was leaving after breakfast.Rubbing on him while half asleep and half awake, Cheng Mian patted her with a smile: "Don't provoke me, you can't put out the fire if it starts."

He Xiao woke up in an instant, let go of him with a blushing face, and went to the bathroom to wash up.

Cheng Mian took off his coat and sat on the sofa outside to wait.Suddenly there was a sound from the door, and Cheng Mian raised his eyebrows, walked over and opened the door.

Tian Ying was distinguishing the keys by the faint light of the corridor, when the door suddenly opened from the inside, which startled her.When she saw the person who opened the door, she was even more surprised.

Cheng Mian also realized that the door was being opened a little recklessly, but at this time, he could only bite the bullet and quickly regained his composure: "Aunt Tian, ​​good morning."

Tian Ying changed her shoes and entered the door, she couldn't react for a while: "Are you smiling?"

"He Xiao just got up and is taking a shower, may I call her for you?"

"No need." Tian Ying stopped him, looking back and forth with two sharp eyes, "You, why are you here?"

It just so happened that He Xiao finished washing and came out of the bathroom, and was stunned when she saw Ms. Tian: "Mom, why are you here?"

Tian Ying didn't speak, just looked at Cheng Mian.Cheng Mian smiled slightly and said politely: "I just want to go back to the army. I heard that Xiaoxiao is not feeling well. I'll come to see her."

Tian Ying became anxious when she heard this, and hurriedly pulled He Xiao over and asked, "What's wrong with you? Have you been to the hospital?"

"No, it's okay." He Xiao came back to his senses, and quickly comforted Ms. Tian, ​​"That's what happened, I don't feel well."

Ms. Tian groaned, and gave Cheng Mian another look, which was much softer than before.Come on, this kid doesn't have that condition if he wants to mess around, Ms. Tian is relieved.

"I'm fine. These are the pork ribs in sauce that your dad made last night. I know you like them, so I brought them here and put them in the refrigerator for you to freeze. You and Tian Tian can eat them after get off work."

While speaking, Cheng Mian had picked it up quickly and put it in the refrigerator for her.

Ms. Tian was quite satisfied with his performance. She turned her head and asked He Xiao: "By the way, didn't you tell your dad that a friend was injured and you wanted to see him? Who the hell is this? He went to Inner Mongolia so much Far?"

Before departure, He Xiao did not tell Lao He the news of Hongqi's "sacrifice", because he was afraid that he would not be able to bear it at such an old age.Thinking about it now, it was really a wise move.

"It's Ye Hongqi. His father was also in the missile brigade before, you should remember."

Ms. Tian thought for a while, then remembered: "This kid always bullies you, can I forget?" She narrowed her eyes suddenly, "Since he is from the missile brigade compound, then Cheng Mian should know him too, he was not with you go?"

He Xiao said, "Go, we went together."

Ms. Tian snorted and fell silent.He Xiao stood there at a loss, just as the soy milk was ready, Cheng Mian greeted them for breakfast.

Seeing that he was putting on his hat and looking like he was about to leave, He Xiao hurriedly called him: "Are you leaving? Don't you want to eat breakfast?"

Cheng Mian glanced at Ms. Tian at the side, and seeing that she didn't speak, she smiled lightly, and said to He Xiao: "No, it's getting late, I have something to do in the morning."

He Xiao also knew that he didn't want to embarrass herself, so after hesitating for a while, she said, "Wait a minute, I'll put on my coat and take you downstairs."

Cheng Mian wanted to say no, but He Xiao didn't give him a chance to refuse.

The two went downstairs one after the other, and walked outside the community. Cheng Mian stopped and looked back at He Xiao: "Okay, it's too cold, you go back quickly."

The temperature was below zero, and he was let go without any warm food, He Xiao felt a little sad inside.She held his hand and looked up at him: "There is a breakfast shop in front, let me accompany you to eat there."

"No, I'm not a three-year-old child." Although she refused, Cheng Mian couldn't see the slightest regret in her bright eyes, so she comforted her in a low voice, "I'll go over to eat some by myself later, okay?" ? Don't keep auntie waiting, go back quickly."

He Xiao couldn't resist him, so she said, "Then don't forget to have breakfast."

Cheng Mian hurriedly nodded, indicating that he remembered it.

He Xiaoyu felt a little unwilling, stepped forward to give him a hug unexpectedly, turned around and left quickly.Cheng Mian was stunned for a moment, until the slender figure disappeared before his eyes, and then he smiled slowly.It seems that the mother-in-law's making things difficult are not all bad things.

Before ten o'clock in the morning, Cheng Mian returned to the army.

In fact, he asked for a week off, and it was not yet halfway through.Originally, they planned to stay with He Xiao for a few more days before going back to the base compound to see Teacher Zhao.It's just that before he left, the work of veterans' discharge had just begun, and there were still many things that needed to be decided and executed by him. After thinking about it, Cheng Mian decided to cancel his leave and return to the team as soon as possible.

At the end of the year, the annual routine replacement of old and new troops also began.Veterans are discharged from the army, non-commissioned officers are selected and changed, recruits are recruited, and a series of arrangements are made. The most busy ones are always the grassroots companies, because most of the soldiers are here.As the company leader at the grassroots level, Cheng Mian's pressure at this time can be imagined.

It has been two years since I was transferred to the reconnaissance company. When I first came, I happened to go down to pick up new recruits with the deputy battalion commander Lao Zhou as a recruiting cadre. When I came back, the company had already gone.This is the rule of the army. Veterans come with new recruits, and the two groups will never have the opportunity to meet.In the first year, veterans were discharged from the army and replaced with equipment, and the higher-ups sent Cheng Mian out to study, but they failed to send the veterans in time.After all, this was the first time he had seriously considered this matter.

Cheng Mian's mood is very complicated.

Counting his childhood, it can be said that he has spent more than 20 years in the army. He has seen this kind of welcoming and sending off too many times.It was also so clear that he realized that this was not a flattering thing, especially in the reconnaissance camp.

Every year, from recruiting to recruit training, the battalion commanders of the reconnaissance battalion used to look at people with a magnifying glass.When the recruits go to the company, they don't always come to their battalion with a bunch of top ones.It is a good thing that there are more top talents, after all, the combat effectiveness will increase if there are more strong people.But it is also a bad thing, especially when the veteran is discharged from the army, it is more obvious.

Our army is currently in the transition period from mechanization to informatization. With the rapid development of science and technology, the cycle of equipment replacement is getting shorter and shorter.With the improvement of this technology, less manpower is required.For example, this year, the T Division's overall team retention index has been reduced compared to previous years, and when it is assigned to the various units below, it has also decreased to varying degrees.Even if the higher ups take care of top-notch units like the Divisional Reconnaissance Battalion, the indicators are limited in the end.Excluding those who voluntarily leave the army, not everyone who wants to stay can stay.In short, the work is not easy to do.

When Cheng Mian returned to the company, the instructor Xu Yigang hung up a phone call, his eyes were full of tiredness.Seeing Cheng Mian, he calmed down a little: "You came back quickly enough, how are things going over there?"

Knowing that Ye Hongqi was fine, Cheng Mian called the company, and Xu Yi also learned about Captain Ye's messy things by the way.Company Commander Cheng waved his hand and poured himself a cup of hot water. After drinking it all in one gulp, his throat was still a little hoarse: "Whose phone is it? Look at your frowning face."

Xu Yi sighed: "It's already this time, who else can call us?"

Cheng Mian thought for a while and smiled: "Usually, I see these soldiers under my command are silent and only know how to concentrate on training. I didn't expect that now they are also starting to cross the sea, each showing their magical powers."

"It's narrow-minded to say that. These people are top-notch. It's not a bad thing to want to stay."

Cheng Mian also knew it well, he looked out the window, rubbed his finger on the edge of the cup: "I want them all to stay, but you and I don't care about the soldiers in the iron camp."

"Okay, then let's be realistic." Xu Yi said, and handed him a piece of paper, "I just did my ideological work in the past two days, and those who want to leave and stay are all on it. You can take a look first."

Cheng Mian took it, and the first thing he looked at was those who wanted to leave.This list was a little short compared to the other one. When he saw the end, he saw Zhang Lijun as expected.It is inevitable that there is some embarrassment.

Xu Yi also noticed that his eyes lingered on that name for a long time: "Zhang Lijun is stubborn enough to say it. If he didn't insist on leaving back then, no matter how hard we work, maybe we won't be able to..."

Regarding that matter, Cheng Mian no longer wanted to mention it.As a cadre, the most fearful thing is to let down the soldiers under him.Cheng Mian didn't want to let himself have such regrets, but he still couldn't do it.

"Buy some cases of good wine for him then." Zhang Lijun likes to drink, even a few scouts know about it.

Both of them laughed, but their hearts were still not so relaxed.Cheng Mian quickly passed half of the list of people who wanted to stay in the team, and made a rough estimate of this year's situation in his mind.The competition is fierce, and it is still not optimistic.

Xu Yi also had the same idea. He asked Cheng Mian: "Look, how can I do this job well this year?"

Cheng Mian rolled up the list in his hand, with a desperate expression: "What else can I do? Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover!"

Xu Yi: "..."

After a busy day, after dinner in the evening, Cheng Mian slowed down and walked back.When passing by the garage, I saw Zhang Lijun unexpectedly.On a day with a few degrees below zero, he was wearing a training uniform with the top open, the hat pinned under the epaulettes, and the trouser legs underneath were rolled up, and he was washing the chariot with a pair of shoes.Seeing Cheng Mian coming, he greeted him and continued to wash his car.It's not that he doesn't take Cheng Mian seriously, he actually has a lot of respect for this young company commander.Just stupid, don't know what to say.

Cheng Mian stood aside and watched for a while, then rolled up his sleeves and picked up another rubber hose to wash the chariot with him.Zhang Lijun had never seen their company commander do this, so he rushed to grab it, but Cheng Mian dodged it.He skillfully cleaned the infantry chariot: "What kind of rough work did you not do when you were in the military academy? Leave me alone, you wash yours."

Zhang Lijun scratched the back of his head and had no choice but to let him go.

The two cooperated with each other to wash the car. Cheng Mian was holding a bucket in his hand. With a casual glance, he saw Zhang Lijun bending over to wipe the mud on the wheels of the chariot, his eyes focused and serious.At that moment, Cheng Mian felt as if something had pierced into his heart, and flinched, feeling a little uncomfortable.

He spends day and night with his soldiers, but rarely takes a close look at them like now.Most of these soldiers joined the army at the age of eighteen or nineteen. They were young and immature, but when they left, they became veterans who had been tempered and tried.Veteran, how affectionate this title is to those who have served in the army.Veterans, veterans, the years of serving as soldiers, slowly came to an end amidst the voices of veterans.

"Zhang Lijun, have you decided what to do when you go back?"

Zhang Lijun groaned, glanced at their company commander, and turned his head embarrassedly: "Build a house and marry a wife!"

It's really a simple, real wish.Cheng Mian smiled: "It's good, it's good to have something to look forward to." If you have something to look forward to, you won't be too sad when you leave.

Zhang Lijun also laughed a few times, but afterward, a faint melancholy surged up in his heart.I really have to leave. When I made that decision, I knew that there would be such a day.At that time, he really thought about it, but when it really came to this time, he began to feel reluctant again.

Looking at Zhang Lijun's gradually red eyes, Cheng Mian felt a little uncomfortable.Sighing slightly, he said to Zhang Lijun, "Anyway, you are a good soldier." This was the last thing he wanted to say to his soldiers.

Zhang Lijun smiled, and the corners of his eyes were moist: "Company Commander, you should scold me, then it will be pleasing to my ears."

After saying the words, he finally felt relieved.Cheng Mian smiled calmly, stopped talking, put down the bucket, patted Zhang Lijun on the shoulder, turned and left.

A veteran is silently saying goodbye to every bit of his military career, which will be the heaviest but most unforgettable part of his future memories, and he doesn't want to and shouldn't bother.

When he returned to the company, Cheng Mian was stopped by the sentry on guard. The military line phone on the table was half-docked. The sentry told him that there was a girl waiting to be picked up at the gate of the camp.

Cheng Mian's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked, "Did you say who it was?"

The sentinel shook his head: "I just said that I came to find the instructor, but the instructor is not here at the moment—"

As soon as he heard that he was looking for Xu Yi, Cheng Mian probably knew who it was.He didn't answer the phone, went straight to the gate, and saw Chu Tian standing there as expected.At first sight, he almost didn't recognize it.

He looked at Chu Tian, ​​raised his eyebrows slightly: "I haven't seen you for more than a month, why is your hair so short?"

That's right.Chu Tian cut her hair, shoulder-length, black like smooth satin, only slightly curly at the tip.

Seeing that Cheng Mian came out to pick him up, Chu Tian was not surprised at all.She asked: "Where is your instructor Xu?"

"Unfortunately, he asked for leave today to go out, and he probably won't be back until tomorrow." Cheng Mian thought for a while, and added, "The sudden call may be something at home."

Chu Tian gave a soft ah, tilted his head and thought about it, but smiled: "Could it be, is this God's will?"

Cheng Mian, who is not God's will, can't understand, he only knows that Chu Tian can't just stand at the door like this, otherwise the soldiers who come and go will stick their eyes to her.

Chu Tian is really beautiful today. She is wearing a light gray down coat, which is not bloated, but she is tall and slender.A long dark red scarf was tied around her neck, which covered half of her face, and the exposed half was put on light makeup, which was fresh, natural and pleasing to the eye.

Cheng Mian looked around and said to her, "Go in and sit for a while? Didn't you eat? Let Lao Zhu from the cooking class cook a small stove for you."

"No." Chu Tian shook his head, "Xu Yi is not here, so I can tell you about it. When he comes back, you can help me convey it to him, and I won't come again."

In Cheng Mian's impression, Chu Tian was always joking, and it was rare to see her so serious, so he couldn't help but become serious: "Say it."

Chu Tian brushed her hair behind her ears, deliberately avoiding Cheng Mian's sight: "I wanted to call him at first, but after much deliberation, it would be better to say it face to face. I didn't expect to come at the wrong time." She smiled and said, "It's nothing serious, but I'm planning to go back to my hometown in Sichuan, and thinking that there will be fewer opportunities to come to City B in the future, I'll come over and talk to him."

This is not a big deal?

Cheng Mian frowned: "Do you know this with a smile?"

"I haven't told her yet, I just came back from home." Chu Tian blinked mischievously, "You two are getting married soon, does it mean that she knows if you know it?"

Cheng Mian ignored her gag: "Why are you leaving all of a sudden?"

"It's nothing." Chu Tian pretended to be relaxed, "My father divorced my mother, and found a younger one. My mother is not in good health, and I am the only one at home. I have to go back and take care of her."

Cheng Mian didn't know what to say for a moment.After a long time, he asked: "You have to think about it clearly, what will Xu Yi do when you leave?"

Chu Tian giggled, and his voice was clear and clear: "What should I do if I leave? You don't know who your instructor Xu is? It doesn't matter if there is anyone. Besides——" Chu Tian took a deep breath and looked at the darkening night. Sky, "We haven't reached that step yet, I know it in my heart."

Another unsolved lawsuit.Cheng Mian sighed lightly, and said, "Then you should tell him about it yourself, I can't make the decision for him."

Xu Yi came back on the morning of the third day, probably because he hadn't had a good rest, and his thin face was slightly pale.From Cheng Mian's point of view, Xu Yi was not a family lover. He could count on one hand the number of times he went home in the first year and a half before the two started working together. Only in the past half a year did they gradually become more frequent.Cheng Mian guessed what happened to his family, but Xu Yi didn't say anything, so he didn't ask, because he knew Xu Yi's temperament too well. He looked gentle and gentle on the surface, but he had his own principles and Strong.

It was just about Chu Tian's visit. After much deliberation, he decided to remind him, but before he could open his mouth, Xu Yi took the initiative to mention it: "Did Chu Tian come yesterday?"

"You know?" Cheng Mian pretended to remember, "I'm here to see you, but you're not here, so I'll take care of you."

After hearing this, Xu Yi didn't respond. He stood there for a while, then packed up his toiletries, put on a towel and prepared to go to the bathroom.Before stepping out the door, Cheng Mian stopped him.I just heard him say to him in a tone of hating iron but not steel: "I shouldn't have said more about this, but now I think it is necessary to remind you. Chu Tian is such a good girl, if you really look down on her Just tell them directly——I mean, if you have a good one around you, just reject her directly, don't hang on to the girl all the time, okay?"

Seeing Cheng Mian's somewhat annoyed expression, Xu Yi asked calmly, "How do you know that I don't like her?"

Cheng Mian groaned and was stunned.

Xu Yi stroked the soft towel with his fingers, and smiled slowly: "Up to now, I have never seen anything better than her."

—Then why are you still looking like this?

Cheng Mian almost blurted out the question, but then he realized that Xu Yi wouldn't talk to him about it.Because sometimes, emotional matters are really hard to say clearly.He stroked his hair, and stood up helplessly: "Yes, you two grind slowly, I'm too lazy to mix it up."

Xu Yi didn't speak, and looked up at the eyes outside the window, which were dazzlingly bright.

After leaving the gate of the dormitory, Cheng Mian went directly to the dormitory of the secretary.Zhao Xiaoguo didn't know when he pushed the door and entered. He was lying on the table reading a book. Seeing him coming in, he stood up quickly and saluted.

Cheng Mian returned the gift and asked, "Is there a letter from Song Xiaowei? I'm going to the health team just now, so I'll bring it to him along the way."

Zhao Xiaoguo snorted: "There is a letter from Squad Leader Song. It's from my hometown, and she's a girl."

Cheng Mian frowned, took a look, and found that it was true.On the lower right corner of the envelope, the words "Zhao Huifang" were written delicately, and one could tell it was a woman just by the name.

Zhao Xiaoguo leaned over and said gossipingly: "I have sent letters several times, and it must be the person my hometown introduced to Squad Leader Song."

Cheng Mian squinted at him: "How do you know?"

"Think about it, Squad Leader Song's family only has an older brother and an old lady. Usually, letters are written in his older brother's name, but recently they are all female. There must be something wrong."

Cheng Mian nodded, feeling that what he said made sense.Song Xiaowei is the last year of the second term this year, and his military age is as long as him. At 26, he is not young in the countryside.If he hadn't joined the army, he would have married and had children by now.It is not easy for a soldier to find a girlfriend, and it is even more difficult to find a lovable one, so Cheng Mian is sincerely happy for Song Xiaowei.

He put the letter away, thinking that this letter came at the right time.Song Xiaowei is currently lying down in the health team because of a back injury. When he saw the letter, he should feel better.

"Okay, I'll go to the health team, you are busy with your work."

When Cheng Mian arrived at the health team, Song Xiaowei was lying on the bed, and when he saw him come in, he got up and got out of bed.Cheng Mian quickly stopped him: "Lie on the bed and don't move, I'll come and see you."

Song Xiaowei scratched his hair and lay down again.Cheng Mian grabbed a chair, sat down next to the edge of the bed, looked at his face, and asked, "How do you feel?"

"It's much better." Song Xiaowei replied loudly, maybe it was somewhere, and he couldn't help hissing.

Cheng Mian was immediately happy: "Okay, don't be brave, take care of yourself when you are sick."

Song Xiaowei chuckled, a little embarrassed on his dark face.

As a soldier, who is not wounded?Especially for field troops like them, sometimes they train desperately, and after thinking about it, it is really easy to hurt themselves.It was not the first time he himself had been injured, last time it was his arm, this time it was his waist.In the past, he might let go of all his thoughts and recuperate, but at this moment, he can't calm down.

Just as Song Xiaowei was thinking about it, a letter was handed in front of him.He took a look and saw the name on the envelope, his face suddenly became hot.

Cheng Mian saw it in his eyes, and he was more sure of Zhao Xiaoguo's words in his heart: "The person my hometown introduced to you?"

Song Xiaowei held the letter, nodded, thought about it but then said: "It's all family members who are anxious. In fact, I think that the work should be done first, and it won't be too late to talk about a partner two years later..."

"That's enough." Cheng Mian raised his hand to interrupt him, "You know what you should do at what age, and you're in your twenties this year, so you're not in a hurry? Is work conflicting with marriage?"

Song Xiaowei held the letter and smiled, feeling a little confused: "Commander, you are right. But now that I am in an uncertain future, I dare not make promises to other girls easily, for fear that it will delay her in the end and let her She suffers with me."

Cheng Mian understood what he was worried about. He pondered for a moment and said, "I know what you mean. This year's situation is relatively tense, but I dare not say anything else. It's fine to keep you." After a slight pause, he He also said, "In the past few years as a soldier, everyone has seen how many honors you have won for the company. Some time ago, you were ranked in the top of the democratic evaluation. Although you are injured now, you may suffer a little in the professional evaluation in two days. Influence, but nothing serious, I believe in your strength."

Song Xiaowei was a little moved by his words: "Company commander, I..."

"Okay." Cheng Mian stood up, pressed his shoulders and patted hard, "So we don't have much time to heal the injury quickly. Please return the girl's letter. Don't be like your instructors. If you have a chance, don't give up." Know and grasp. Do you know what the first thing a man wants to do when he chases a woman?"

Song Xiaowei humbly asked: "What?"

Cheng Mian said solemnly: "Be thick-skinned."

Squad Leader Song: "..."

Since returning to the army, Cheng Mian has been so busy that he never touched the ground, so he didn't have a good conversation with He Xiao, even on the phone.Every time, he just said a few words in a hurry, and then fell asleep while talking, leaving He Xiao alone on the other side muttering: How can you be so tired?

Being so busy and tired, even though I have a fulfilling life, I always feel that there is something missing in my heart.So this morning, after the meeting on the professional assessment for non-commissioned officer re-election, Cheng Mian finally got some free time, and it was not time for lunch, so Cheng Mian called He Xiao.

After waiting for a long time, it was connected over there, and the background was still a little noisy.Cheng Mian stood in front of the window, looking at the soldiers who were training on the playground, with a relaxed expression: "What are you doing? Why is it so noisy?"

"It's nothing."

He Xiao's answer was vague, and Cheng Mian became even more suspicious.He couldn't hear clearly here, and he just felt like there was a dispute.Probably because He Xiao didn't want him to hear it, so he covered the receiver and said a few words to the person over there.Cheng Mian instantly remembered what happened when she first went to the foundation tube center to look for her, and quickly asked, "Is someone making trouble again?"

"No." This time He Xiao's answer was very clear, it should be in a quiet place. "No one came to make trouble, but a colleague stopped me and said a few words."

"Well, man."

It has to be denied that Cheng Mian's hearing is excellent.He Xiao almost had a headache: "What's the matter with the man? I can't talk to men anymore? You're stingy."

Cheng Mian smiled lightly: "I'm not that overbearing. It's okay to say something, but if you go any further, it will violate the rules."

He Xiao was speechless for a while, and wanted to hang up the phone: "Aren't you very busy, why do you have a spare time to call? Don't talk about Company Commander Cheng, I have heard a lot of your snoring in sleep these days, and now I can talk to you so well I'm really not used to it."

She teased him in a gentle and delicate tone, which made Cheng Mian wish he could go right there and execute her on the spot.But the distance was too far, so someone could only grind his back molars: "I suggest you stop teasing me, or when I see you, you will make up all the things you didn't finish last time!"

Here He Xiao blushed, even though she was alone in the toilet cubicle, she was still afraid of being overheard.After blaming someone, he didn't dare to say more, and hung up the phone with a hot face.After coming out of the bathroom, I simply combed it, then hurried downstairs to the cafeteria with my head down.

Chu Tian had already packed the meals for the two of them and sat there waiting. When she saw her coming, she frowned, and the boss complained unwillingly: "Why are you so slow? I'm so hungry that I'm so hungry. .”

Seeing his friend, He Xiaocai sighed softly: "Don't mention it."

"what happened?"

He Xiao sat down opposite her, took a sip of hot soup, and then calmed down and said to Chu Tian: "When I just went downstairs, I met Section Chief Liu, and he had to treat me to dinner whatever he said, and it took a while. Just avoid him."

Chu Tian almost choked on the rice stuffed into his mouth: "Isn't it? You didn't tell him that you have a boyfriend? No, no, no, it should be said to be your fiance."

How could He Xiao still be in the mood to tease her: "It would be nice if it was that easy." She was a little discouraged, "I told him, but he didn't believe it."

Chu Tian rolled his eyes and understood.After all, Cheng Mian had never been to their unit, even if she said so, others would think it was an excuse.But with Cheng Mian's profession, it's simply a fantasy for him to pick up He Xiao from get off work every day.

"This is the benefit of finding a soldier boyfriend." Chu Tian looked at the dishes on the plate and suddenly lost his appetite. "It's fortunate that I got out early, otherwise I would definitely be like you."

He Xiao also only heard about Chu Tian and Xu Yi last night. She was busy this morning and forgot to ask. Now that she mentioned it, she couldn't help asking: "I heard from Cheng Mian that you are going back to your hometown in Sichuan. We are so nice, why don't I know about this?"

"I have this plan." Chu Tian exhaled softly, "You also know the situation of our family. My father, that shameless old man, left my mother so cruelly. She is not in good health. If I don't take care of her, she will still be in trouble." Who can you count on?"

"That doesn't necessarily mean we have to go back." He Xiao thought for her, "You can take my aunt over, anyway, our old house is enough to live in, and the medical conditions in City B are also top-notch in the country. What's the matter, it's convenient to be checked and hospitalized." More importantly, it won't be so far away from Xu Yi.

Chu Tian knew what she meant, she turned her eyes back from the window, looked at He Xiao with a faint smile, her brows brightened brightly: "These are actually not problems, I want to leave myself." She paused, slowly He said slowly, "I want to try and see if I can live without Xu Yi."

He Xiao listened, and was anxious for these two: "What are you talking about, it's been so long, you don't know what Xu Yi is thinking?"

She could clearly remember Xu Yi's expression and tone when he mentioned Chu Tian at the August [-]st performance. If he didn't really like him, how could he have such tenderness.

Chu Tian looked up at her: "What do you want to say?"

He Xiao took a deep breath and said, "Cheng Mian said that he had talked with Xu Yi, you can ask yourself what he said. In short, it is disgusting for him. What is certain is that he likes you. It's much, much deeper than you imagined. Tiantian, can't you two have a good talk?"

Chu Tian's face turned pale.Him, like her?

With the approaching of the date of discharge from the army, the transfer work of Division T is also going on intensely.On the surface, it is methodical, but in practice, it still faces many difficulties.In Cheng Mian's view, those soldiers who want to stay are all good seedlings, and they are reluctant to let go.But there is no way, there are only so many indicators for staying in the team, and he still has to try his best to be as equal as possible, not favoring one more than another, which is really not easy.

The assessment for the non-commissioned officers was supposed to start two days ago, but due to weather problems, the division decided to postpone it.On the day of the assessment, Cheng Mian was unable to come to the scene because of an event.When the meal was served in the morning, the whole company lined up to sing in front of the cafeteria, and he stood aside, watching and listening quietly.

If possible, he would prefer that his soldiers could go to the battlefield together and fight the enemy bravely, rather than fighting with his own.However, the reality is that the army does not need and cannot afford to keep so many people.So after today, whether they want to or not, some people will retire from active service.The army, especially the army that must always be prepared to fight and win wars, always wants the best.

the best.Cheng Mian seemed to give himself a reassurance. After breakfast, he hurriedly explained a few words to the instructor Xu Yi and the deputy company commander Lao Wu, and got on the car to the division headquarters.

The weather in City B is not very good today, it has been gloomy since early morning, and it didn't take long for the sky to have sporadic snowflakes.Sitting in the meeting room, Cheng Mian looked at the snowflakes falling outside, imagining the biting cold, but was so tired by the warmth of the room.

In the army, especially the field troops like the T Division, there are very few times when they are not busy, and they always keep their eyes open and are so busy that they turn off the lights.At the end of the year, I was even more busy with splitting, and I couldn't wait for one person to split it in half.In the past few days, Cheng Mian has not had a solid sleep.It's okay to be busy at ordinary times, but sitting down now, I feel a little overwhelmed, and my upper and lower eyelids are constantly fighting.In order to stay awake, he straightened his waist and squeezed his brows hard.

After finally surviving the meeting, Cheng Mian pulled himself together and stood up, picked up his notebook, and left the meeting room.As soon as he walked out, snowflakes floated on his face, and a little chill fell down. With the cold wind blowing, Cheng Mian woke up completely.He glanced at his watch, it was 11:30, he thought the morning assessment was over.

As I was thinking about it, my phone rang.It was Xu Yi who called, and before Cheng Mian could ask slowly about the results of the assessment, the other end said anxiously: "Cheng Mian, Song Xiaowei was injured during the assessment, and is now being sent to the General Hospital of the Military Region. will go straight through."

Cheng Mian just felt confused: "Injured?"

"I can't tell for a while," Xu Yi's voice sounded very tired, "Go to the hospital first, and we'll talk when we get there."

After hanging up the phone, Cheng Mian stopped a car and got in.When I got into the car, I found out that the deputy commander of their T division was sitting in it. It was too late to go down now. Cheng Mian bit the bullet and explained the situation. Deputy division commander Chang asked the driver to drive the car to the General Hospital of the Military Region without further questions. .

When he arrived at the place, Deputy Teacher Chang told him: "I'm short on time, so I won't go in. Take a message for me and let Song Xiaowei recover from his injuries."

"Yes!"

Cheng Mian stood up straight, raised his hand as a military salute.After the old car was far away, he withdrew his hand and walked into the hospital hall.

There were many people from the reconnaissance company around the emergency room, Cheng Mian walked over quickly, found Xu Yi and asked, "What's going on?"

Xu Yi looked up at him, sighed, and said, "It's still an old problem on his waist. He used too much force in the basic subject assessment in the morning and made another mistake. And his shoulder, which was injured last time, didn't heal well. Today's running Falling off a high wall at the 400m hurdle—”

The rest Xu Yi didn't say anything, but he thought Cheng Mian should have understood.

Song Xiaowei was still checking inside but he didn't come out.Cheng Mian stood there for a few minutes, took off his hat, and sat down next to Xu Yi.People were coming and going in the corridor, and the noise made Cheng Mian feel a little headache. He closed his eyes with a slight frown, leaned back slightly, and put his head against the wall.

Xu Yi sat quietly with him for a while, and then said in a low voice, "According to the situation, Song Xiaowei might not be able to keep him."

"Don't jump to conclusions so quickly." Cheng Mian opened his eyes and looked at the soldiers who followed.They were all brought out by Song Xiaowei, and they were waiting anxiously outside the door of the emergency room.He couldn't help lowering his voice, "Even if he didn't pass the professional assessment, he is still an excellent soldier. Who in the division doesn't know this?"

Xu Yi wanted to persuade him not to think about the problem so simply, but he had worked with Cheng Mian for two years, so he knew this person's temper, stubbornness, and sometimes too naive.To put it bluntly, it is self-deception.How can such a person listen to him at this time?

After deliberating for a long time, he said: "Even if he stays, I'm afraid he won't be able to stay in the combat squad. It's not just because of the injuries he suffered. On the way here, I heard from Zhang Lijun that Song Xiaowei has not been in good health this year. Tired, sick and don't care, almost exhausted asthma!"

Cheng Mian was startled: "Why haven't I heard him mention it?"

"What else could be the reason?" Xu Yi smiled wryly, "One is that our work is not done properly, and the other is that this kid is too competitive, and I am afraid that the teacher will disqualify him if he finds out."

Cheng Mian fixedly looked ahead, and said softly: "This year is the last year of his second term, so he and you and I should be regarded as soldiers of the same year. We often say that the friendship between comrades-in-arms is the deepest and the bond is the strongest. If possible, I would like to keep him."

Xu Yi also sighed softly: "Do your best."

(End of this chapter)