[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

Then I followed them.

Blizzard had no choice but to give up and watch helplessly as you were carried away by Koenig.

In the medical room, you lie on the hospital bed with your eyes closed. The nurse finishes administering glucose solution to you, puts on a sanitary pad, and then pulls back the isolation curtain.

Looking at the anxious Koenig and the calm Ghost, the nurse spoke while searching for the medicine.

"Fainting caused by excessive exercise during menstruation, which the body cannot handle."

Then, the lecture explained that menstruation can be accompanied by symptoms such as pain and fatigue, as well as the harm caused by excessive exercise.

"But she wasn't this bad before."

Ghost had no prior knowledge of these things; female soldiers were always a minority in the army, and he had rarely led troops in training before.

The nurse said casually, "She may have suddenly increased her exercise, which caused her to stop menstruating. In this case, if she suddenly starts menstruating, the symptoms will be more severe."

The ghost nodded.

So, you fall asleep during the exercise because your body is in too much pain and too tired.

And it was under these circumstances that he subjected you to severe punishment, which led to your fainting.

He fell silent, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Meanwhile, Koenig anxiously asked:

"When will she wake up? Will her body be in any strain?"

Nurse: "She just finished the IV drip, right? Get her up and give her some painkillers. She just needs to rest for a couple of days afterward."

As she spoke, she handed him the medicine in her hand.

Koenig took the medicine and nodded repeatedly, then moved a chair over and sat down beside your bed.

Throughout the entire process, he did not say a single word to the ghost.

The ghost stood silently to the side, his brows slightly furrowed beneath the skull mask.

He knew he shouldn't be wasting his time standing there, but looking at your pale face, he felt he couldn't just leave you like this.

At least, I'll offer you some comfort after you wake up, since your fainting was related to him.

Koenig was called away for something, and he couldn't leave you here alone.

ch.19: You're the best

When you open your eyes, all you see is the ceiling.

Where is this...?

You turn your head to observe your surroundings and see a ghost sitting with its legs spread apart, fiddling with a lighter in one hand, looking somewhat lost in thought.

Seemingly noticing your gaze, he turned his head and looked over before you could speak.

"you're awake."

He spoke first, then put away his lighter, got up, and walked over.

"Want some water?"

You nodded, and the ghost turned to the water dispenser, took a paper cup, and poured a glass of room temperature water.

When you see him coming over with a water glass, you quickly try to get up to take it, but you find that your body is too weak and your hands can't support your body.

Seeing this, the ghost rushed over and grabbed your arm, afraid that you would fall.

Then he froze, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally reached out to support your back, helping you to lie half-reclined on the headboard before handing you the water.

"Thank you, Lieutenant."

You thanked them, then took the water and drank it slowly in small sips.

You're unsure how long you've been unconscious and are worried that drinking too quickly might cause discomfort.

While you were drinking water, the ghost brought over a strip of medicine.

"Painkillers. The nurse said you can take one if you feel unwell after waking up. Do you need one?"

You shake your head: "I don't feel unwell right now, I'll eat later."

The ghost didn't force anyone; she simply placed the painkillers on the bedside table so you could easily reach them when needed.

You sipped most of the glass of water before saying to the ghost:

"Did you bring me here, Lieutenant? Thank you for your help."

The ghost shook its head: "It wasn't me."

But he didn't say who it was, since you were carried there by a man, and he wasn't sure if you would mind.

You nodded after hearing this and didn't ask any more questions.

Normally, you might try to find topics to talk about in order to liven up the atmosphere.

But now you're physically tired, so you're not in the mood.

After staring at you for a while, the ghost suddenly spoke:

"If you feel unwell next time, you can tell me or the instructor in charge of you. We do not prohibit taking leave."

You look down, fiddling with your fingers:

"I just don't want to affect the team."

Ghost: "You're the one who'll negatively impact the team."

Perhaps realizing he had gone too far, he added a sentence.

"You should prioritize your own health; only when you are in good personal condition can you better help the team."

You nodded, offering a somewhat embarrassed explanation:

"I thought I could hold on, so... I'll be more careful next time."

The ghost nodded, then raised his hand to look at his watch.

"You should get some rest. If you need anything, feel free to contact me. I have other things to do."

You look up at him and smile: "Okay, Lieutenant, take care."

After watching the ghost's figure disappear, you let out a deep breath and finally relaxed completely.

Thankfully, he wasn't scolded, and he didn't hold his mistake against him.

You always thought ghosts would be very stern, but you never expected them to have such a tolerant and gentle side.

It's rare for you to be alone, and you're a little lost in thought.

In the past, I was either training or with Blizzard and the others, and at the very least, I had Wang Zhiqiang.

I haven't been alone for a long time, and I even feel a little lonely.

What are you staring at?

There was a knock on the door, followed by a familiar voice.

You turn your head and see Wang Zhiqiang carrying a thermos, raising an eyebrow at you.

You wonder, "Why are you here? Didn't you go out?"

Wang Zhiqiang wasn't at the base today; he went out to help with purchasing and retrieving items.

As for how you knew, it's because you reported the package you wanted to pick up, and he proactively told you via text message.

He strode in, pulled over a chair, and sat down.

Then he raised his hand to show the thermos he was carrying.

"Of course I've come to visit you."

As he spoke, he opened the rice bucket while muttering to himself:

"Why did you get yourself into this state? If you weren't feeling well, just say so! You're always so stubborn! Why are you so concerned about your grades? Are you scared if you don't become a full soldier? Well, your brother will just protect you..."

The lid of the insulated container was opened, and a rich aroma wafted out.

Your stomach, which had been empty for a long time, was awakened by the aroma and let out a cry.

You awkwardly clutched your stomach and met Wang Zhiqiang's smiling eyes.

"Doesn't it smell delicious? This chicken soup is my specialty. My mom has been making me learn to make it ever since I started high school, saying that..."

As he spoke, he abruptly stopped, the awkward expression on his face vanishing in a second, and then handed you the thermos.

"Come and have a taste. Chicken soup is perfect for you right now."

You take the thermos, and he hands you a soup spoon.

You whispered your thanks: "Thank you, brother."

He scoffed, "Don't mention it. It's only right for an older brother to take care of a younger sister."

You feel your eyes getting a little blurry from the steam of the soup.

Carefully scoop up a spoonful of chicken soup and put it in your mouth.

The chicken soup had its oil skimmed off, so it was fragrant but not greasy, and it also had a hint of medicinal flavor.

You rummaged through the contents and found, besides the chicken, a slightly yellow root.

Curious, you ask him, "Brother! Why is there a ginseng root in here?"

It's important to know that while the base has a good variety of ingredients, it doesn't have many Chinese medicinal herbs, let alone something as expensive as ginseng.

Wang Zhiqiang replied shyly, "My mom bought it for me. She's always worried that I'm training too hard, so she makes me bring some supplements so I can take care of myself from time to time."

Then, looking at you smugly, he said, "I used to think my mom was too worried. As a hot-blooded young man, I didn't need her help. But after I got injured, I realized how useful she is. And now, she's come in handy for you too."

No wonder you were wondering where he got the thermos; it turns out he had used it before.

You continued eating meat and drinking soup, uttering flattering words.

"You're lucky to have an aunt as your mother."

He chuckled and teased you, "I'm the one who made the soup for you, but you're praising my mom!"