Chapter Fifty-Eight: Homecoming!

The two brothers look very alike, but their temperaments are very different. Coupled with the age difference, Qi An felt that if she had the chance to meet Chen Xi again, she would definitely not mistake her for someone else.

Aren't you cold?

The two sat in silence for a while, then Chen Yuezhou asked.

Qi An kicked his foot: "The sun is very warm."

Chen Yuezhou shifted his gaze from those overly white and delicate feet, and clenched a handful of soil in his hand.

Qi An, however, did not want to sit down any longer.

Sitting alone is quite relaxing, but having someone you don't know very well watching you make you feel uncomfortable.

She lifted her feet up and let them air in the sun for a while before putting on her shoes and socks and walking back to her lodgings.

It was another family meal that day. Tang Long learned how to make knife-cut noodles from the farm manager. He added beef, vegetables, eggs, and wild scallions. Everyone had a big bowl, and it smelled so good that it made your tongue tingle.

However, the atmosphere this time was far less cheerful than last time, and was even somewhat silent.

After all, not all of them are left.

But in the apocalypse, everyone must learn to face sacrifice and separation with equanimity. After one night, everyone regrouped and set off again.

There is a relatively safe trade route from Zhongyuan Base No. 1 to Base No. 3, so the convoy's journey was easy for the next two days.

Tang Long continued to use his rest time to collect various wild game, and Qi An followed along. This time, they discovered plum blossoms blooming all over a small hill, like a heavy snowfall in spring.

Qi An picked a large bunch, giving half to Yu Shuang and keeping the other half for Teacher Tang.

Yu Shuang lacks the delicate sensibilities of a young girl who loves flowers and beauty, but when she received the radiant bouquet from Qi An, she was so happy that she wished she could pluck the tuft of hair off Qi An's head.

On April 3, 2055, the convoy entered the Central Plains Base No. 3!

The familiar dirt road and the familiar iron gate were shabby compared to all the bases they had passed along the way, but the team members were all nostalgic and excited!

However, the main entrance of the base is much busier than before, and the number of pedestrians and vehicles on the main north-south road inside the base has also increased significantly, creating a busy atmosphere everywhere.

Qi An had some guesses in his mind, but he was still more confused.

The convoy headed straight for Dongying.

Even the entrance to the military camp was busier than usual, with military vehicles carrying people and supplies or neatly arranged teams coming and going from time to time.

Wei Fengduo and Liu Hui stood in the middle of the gate.

This was clearly a group waiting for a convoy, so Yu Shuang quickly led everyone out of the car.

She stepped forward and saluted: "Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief and Minister, Team 2, led by Yu Shuang, has successfully completed the supply escort mission and returned safely! All the transported supplies and accompanying personnel are present. Please inspect them, Commander-in-Chief and Minister!"

Wei Fengduo still wore a serious, dark expression, but his gaze swept over the small group of people and the large, intact convoy that looked weathered and dilapidated. He couldn't hide his strong emotions.

"Received, thank you for your hard work!" Wei Fengduo said sincerely, even with a hint of sigh.

Liu Hui also looked at everyone in the team, her gaze indifferent.

"It must have been tough," she said.

After speaking, Wei Fengduo and Liu Hui turned to Qin Tianshuo and the others, inquiring about their identities and exchanging pleasantries with them, showing great courtesy.

It was obvious that these two people personally came out to greet them because of the presence of teams from North 1 and North 2.

"We're just extras," Zhuang Xiao whispered to Qi An from behind. "But whether we're extras or not doesn't matter. Sister Qi, do you think we'll get a medal for our efforts? After all, we successfully completed such a dangerous mission..."

Before Qi An could answer, a voice with a slightly ambiguous smile interrupted: "As expected of our Wind Riding Team 2, always thinking about military merits and always wanting to improve!"

Qi An and Zhuang Xiao turned around and saw Wu Zirui, dressed in a neat and tidy military uniform, walking out of the gate and heading this way.

There was another person standing next to him, who seemed to be the chief of staff in the command room!

Wu Zirui's voice was loud and clear as he looked at Qi An and the other person with a half-smile.

This seemingly joking remark drew the attention of many soldiers coming and going.

All sorts of gazes were directed at Zhuang Xiao, and the staff officer also gave Zhuang Xiao a scrutinizing look.

Zhuang Xiao has never been very brave, and this look made her stiffen all over. She couldn't help but hide behind Qi An.

Qi An grabbed him and saluted Wu Zirui and the other man.

She didn't respond to Wu Zirui's words or offer any explanation; after saluting, she immediately stepped aside.

However, Wu Zirui still asked with a smile, "What level of merit do you want this time?"

Qi An glanced at him, skipped the answer, and asked instead, "Commander, is it only when there are additional significant contributions made while completing the mission that one can be awarded credit?"

"So you knew all along," Wu Zirui laughed.

Qi An said, "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Commander!"

She took a step back and remained silent.

Wu Zirui's temper flared up for some reason, but he had something to do today, so he just glanced at Qi An and walked ahead.

"Let's hurry up and count the supplies, we still have to wait for someone," he said to Liu Hui and Wei Fengduo.

Wei Fengduo remained silent in agreement. Just as Liu Hui was about to speak, she saw several people walking towards a light truck at the back of the convoy.

"I am Chen Yuezhou from the freshman base." Chen Yuezhou walked over with a leisurely gait and extended his hand to Wu Zirui.

Wu Zirui paused for a moment, then quickly shook hands with Chen Yuezhou, "Welcome! The Martial God Team of the Freshman Base is very famous... Welcome, Captain Chen!"

He glanced at the location of Chen Yuezhou's car, somewhat unsure whether he had entered the base with the Chengfeng 2 team.

It shouldn't be; it must be a coincidence that they happened one after the other.

He took another closer look at Chen Yuezhou, surprised by his youth.

This was handpicked by the North 1st Army to serve as the battlefield commander in that great war.

Although he was one of several commanders reporting to the general headquarters, the man before him was undoubtedly the youngest of them all.

A bright future awaits!

Wu Zirui felt a pang of sadness, but his smile became even warmer. "The accommodations for Commander Chen have been prepared. Commander Chen can go wash up and rest first, and then come to the headquarters for the meeting this afternoon."

Chen Yuezhou nodded: "Thank you. I also brought the first batch of gene-based poison gas munitions targeting the Fallen Insects, as well as a batch of anti-contamination drugs and blocking agents. Please have your base's logistics department inspect them."

Wu Zirui quickly looked at Liu Hui, who smiled and nodded, saying, "We'll inspect it right away. Chief Chen can wait a few minutes."

More soldiers from the logistics department were called in, and the two batches of supplies were quickly inspected.

But when Yu Shuang was about to sign the form, Liu Hui blocked her way: "Are you going to sign it?"

She looked at Jia Wenxuan, Yang Yuning, and Qin Tianshuo behind her.

Jia Wenxuan was baffled, while Qin Tianshuo simply said, "Otherwise what?"

After saying that, he remembered that the person in front of him was the logistics minister of a base, with a high military rank, and reluctantly added:

"I am in joint command with Captain Yu, who has higher authority and is fully authorized to sign on behalf of the team!"

The statement "Captain Yu has higher authority" surprised Liu, Wu, and Wei Fengduo.

Liu Hui instinctively wanted to ask, "Are you kidding me?", but she held back in time.

She looked Yu Shuang and the rest of the team over once more, slowly lowered her hand, and said with a smile, "Then sign."

Yu Shuang almost burst out laughing, and then quickly and elegantly signed her name.

In fact, her authority was no higher than Qin Tianshuo's or Li Yi's before, but everyone had gotten used to letting her make decisions and assumed that she had more power.

Cool!

The atmosphere became slightly awkward. Wu Zirui turned around and said to Chen Yuezhou, "Come on, I'll take Chief Chen to his lodgings."

But Chen Yuezhou's gaze swept over Wu Zirui, Qi An, and the others, and he smiled and said, "Please wait a moment."

He shook hands with Yu Shuang, Qin Tianshuo, and others: "Thank you all for taking care of me along the way. The knife-cut noodles were delicious!"

Yu Shuang was surprised. Her impression of this person had always been that he seemed gentler than Jiu, but was actually much more difficult to get along with.

I never expected him to be so considerate at such a crucial moment!

Qin Tianshuo held Chen Yuezhou's hand, feeling quite honored, and grinned, saying, "We should be thanking Captain Chen for his care!"

Wu Zirui's expression was slightly stiff.

They really had come all the way here, and they seemed to know each other very well, like friends!

What's wrong with these two teams? Do they keep stepping in dog poop when they go out?

Chen Yuezhou and Qi An shook hands, gave her a deep smile, and then followed Wu Zirui away.

Xu Le took two steps, then turned back to wave his phone at Shuang and the others:

"It's a deal, we'll keep in touch by phone. So whenever the captain has free time, he has to show us around the entire base!"

"Alright! We absolutely have to have a big get-together tomorrow or the day after!" Yu Shuang laughed heartily.