Chapter 409 A Series of Bad News

There are many, many more people like them!

Unable to see their loved ones one last time, the only news that could be sent back home was the news of their deaths!

One by one,

He died in front of her.

But there was nothing she could do!

I am powerless and heartbroken.

[After ten years, I can finally go home.]

[Avenge me, Wen Ni, avenge us!]

Those words echoed repeatedly in Wen Ni's mind.

"I failed to bring you back, how could I have failed to bring you back? It shouldn't be like this, it shouldn't be like this..."

My breathing kept stopping.

It almost drowned her in a vortex of pain and self-blame!

"Sister! Sister!!"

"Boss, boss, what's wrong?"

"Boss!!"

"Wen Ni!"

The noisy, anxious shouts faded into the distance.

She closed her eyes, and along with the darkness before her, she plunged completely into an abyss!

In the bottomless cliff of her dream, she saw many people: her dead comrades-in-arms, and everyone she had met during her mission, everyone she hadn't had time to save!

They watched her silently.

Watching her heart-wrenching cries and her agonizing breakdown was like watching a one-woman show, receiving no response whatsoever.

Until she was tired and weary.

The dark world is beginning to crumble!

The pungent smell of disinfectant roused her from her slumber. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the snow-white ceiling that gradually came into focus.

"Doctor, what are the test results?" It was Song Yanfeng's voice.

"Her physical condition is good, there's nothing wrong. The preliminary assessment is that she suffered a severe emotional shock, leading to a nervous breakdown and fainting, which falls under the category of psychological trauma." Dr. Su Li's voice was heavy. "In the coming period, it's best not to agitate her, to keep her emotions stable, and to help her get through this sensitive period and adjust little by little."

“Psychological trauma…could it be post-traumatic stress disorder?” Song Yanfeng asked nervously, clenching his fists.

"It shouldn't be that serious yet." Su Li shook her head, not sure either. "We'll have to wait until she wakes up to confirm everything."

Upon hearing this

Wen Ni, lying on the hospital bed, slowly sat up, her swollen eyes looking dazed and tired. She looked towards Song Yanfeng in his military uniform and Teacher Su Li in her white coat at the door.

"Teacher Su Li, Song Yanfeng."

"You're awake! How are you? Is anything bothering you?"

Su Li and Song Yanfeng were taken aback at first, then quickly walked in.

They looked at her with concern and anxiety, scrutinizing her from head to toe.

"I'm fine."

Wen Ni shook her head, her face and lips pale. "Where's Halle?"

"Don't worry, Hales has been successfully brought back to China and is currently being cared for by a female officer in the army!" Song Yanfeng reassured her gently. "I heard that Captain Lu might adopt Hales, and he's already contacting people to help with the paperwork!"

"That's good."

Wen Ni breathed a sigh of relief, her expression softening slightly. "Where are Captain Lu and Long Ren?"

“The Burmese are currently in a period of internal turmoil and conflict, which seriously threatens the security of China’s borders. The Lu Brigade has received instructions from its superiors and has already taken Leng Feng and Long Ren on a mission, leaving me to take care of you.” Song Yanfeng said, lowering his head.

“With constant border incursions, this is precisely the time when we need manpower! I’m fine, let’s hurry back to the team and provide support!” Wen Ni said, turning to get out of bed.

With her feet firmly planted on the ground, she reached back to grab her military uniform, but the moment her fingers touched the hem and before she could even apply any pressure, a sudden, violent tremor ran from her forearm to her wrist, startling her!

What happened?

Her heart tightened.

He then reached for the water glass on the table.

Unable to clench his fist, his palm trembled more and more violently, causing the water glass to fall freely to the ground, splashing water everywhere!

"It's alright, don't worry, this is just temporary, it's normal!" Su Li immediately stepped forward, supporting Wen Ni's arm with a gentle smile. "You should rest for a while, adjust your condition, and you'll recover!"

"What do you mean 'temporary'? What do you mean 'normal'?" Wen Ni broke down, raising her trembling hands. "I am a Chinese soldier, I am a sniper! Do you know what these hands mean to me!"

"I know, don't get agitated."

Zurich tried to calm her down.

"Trust me, I will help you heal!"

"Yes, boss, you have to trust Dr. Su Li!" Song Yanfeng said, his eyes red-rimmed, trying to suppress his heartache. "Captain Lu has also asked the higher-ups for a long leave for you. You can come back to the team whenever you've fully recovered! There's no rush!"

"What if things don't recover well?" Wen Ni's eyes were lifeless. "Will I have to leave the army?"

"No, no!" Su Li gripped Wen Ni's arm tightly, raising three fingers to swear to the heavens, "Don't worry, I'm here! I definitely won't let you... retire so easily!"

"..."

Feel your hands trembling uncontrollably.

Wen Ni closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

Calm down, calm down, gentle.

You're a doctor yourself, you should understand that at this point, getting agitated will only do less good for your health! Just let things take their course, let nature take its course...

Adjust your breathing.

Her hands were no longer trembling so violently!

When she opened her eyes again, the expression on her face had returned to calm and indifferent.

"Ring ring ring..."

Song Yanfeng's cell phone rang.

But he only glanced at it before quickly pressing the reject button.

"Ring ring ring..."

The other party persisted.

He hung up on him relentlessly.

"Song Yanfeng".

"Huh...huh? What's wrong, boss?"

"Is there something you're hiding from me?"

"No, I..." Before Song Yanfeng could finish speaking, his WeChat started ringing loudly.

He looked down at the content on his phone screen, and his expression changed drastically!

“Song Yanfeng.” Wen Ni’s pale lips pressed into a straight line.

Song Yanfeng turned his face away guiltily and scratched his hair hard. "It's... Tang Zi."

What happened to Tang Zi?

"Tang Zi is fine..."

Song Yanfeng gritted his teeth and finally said, "Boss, I didn't want to tell you at this time. Dr. Su Li also said not to upset you, but right now, things are critical, so I have to tell you... Otherwise, you'll hate me, and hate yourself too..."

"What on earth happened!?"

Wen Ni raised her eyelids to look at him, and suddenly had a bad feeling.

Sunset.

Gotham City Central Hospital.

A girl dressed in a military green uniform, with a sickly pale face, ran through the hospital corridor, attracting curious glances from medical staff and patients wherever she went!

Excuse me, could you please let me pass?

The beacon tower, also dressed in military uniform, followed closely behind.

Since the elevator was taking a long time to come down, they simply turned around and climbed the stairs on the other side!

Climbing step after step.

Wen Ni's hands, hanging by her sides, trembled violently.

But she didn't stop, biting her lip with her pearly teeth, until a trace of blood seeped out!

The corridor was silent except for the sound of footsteps.

The words Song Yanfeng had spoken in the hospital room echoed in her ears, causing a dull pain in her heart!

[Boss, actually, on the day we went on our mission, Grandpa Lu Jianxun was in a car accident outside the Zongheng International Banquet Hall, colliding with a truck. Fortunately, Barron was driving at the time, and he controlled the car well and avoided putting Grandpa Lu in danger. However, the car then lost control and crashed into the stone pillar in the middle of the road...]

[Baron was severely injured and fell into a coma. Grandpa Lu Jianxun also suffered a severe heart attack and was admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit, where he remained in critical condition for three days. News came this morning that... Grandpa Lu Jianxun might not make it.]