Chapter 74

Riding the train is a real pain these days. The seats are hard and incredibly cramped. After three or four hours, your back feels like it's yours, and if you need to stand for a moment, the aisle is packed. These days, people only take the train for long trips. If it's just a hundred or two hundred kilometers, they'll just take the bus or grit their teeth and walk.

Therefore, almost no one in this entire carriage would get off today. It was crowded and sleepy, and everyone was sleeping soundly. Some people didn't care and simply took off their socks and shoes to make themselves more comfortable. The smell of sweat, human flesh and foot odor was so overwhelming that even someone like Nie Bai, who had experienced everything, found it a bit too much.

Fortunately, his wife loved him and the political commissar was grateful to him. Both of them gave him enough money and tickets. The former also brought him a lot of food. At least, he didn't have to starve on the train like others.

Nie Bai was still okay as he got on the train in the early morning and got off in the early morning, but his attendant, Comrade Xiao Xie, was completely exhausted.

Comrade Xiao Xie was a new soldier in their battalion. Because he was smart and capable, he was sent to Nie Bai. Nie Bai disliked him at first, mainly because his name was too rare. When he first saw the surname, he stared at it for a long time but couldn't recognize it. It was others who told him that the word was pronounced "qian" to avoid making a fool of himself in front of the new soldier.

Comrade Xiao Xie came from a wealthy family, so his tolerance for hard work was somewhat less than that of the average soldier. This was why his superiors had assigned him to Nie Bai's service. With Nie Bai, he didn't have to train both morning and evening; he only had to train in the mornings. Furthermore, Nie Bai treated his men well, unlike some hard-nosed men who insisted on ripping off new recruits, otherwise they'd feel the ceremony wasn't being fully embraced.

Don't be fooled by the child's young age, he is only seventeen years old this year, but as mentioned above, he is really smart. He does everything assigned to him well and remembers things well. Sometimes Nie Bai himself doesn't think of something, but Comrade Xiao Xie helps him think of it and does it for him in advance.

Since having Comrade Xiao Xie, Nie Bai's life happiness index has greatly increased. Even his wife rarely quarrels with him. Therefore, Nie Bai's attitude towards Comrade Xiao Xie has gradually warmed up. Not only does he no longer dislike him, but when he sees that his whole body is as stiff as a puppet, he even reaches out and rubs it for him.

"Are you okay?"

Nie Bai asked.

Comrade Xiao Xie shook his head with a bitter face. "It's okay, Battalion Commander, let's hurry up. When I contacted the people here, they said we'd arrive at six o'clock. I figured we'd get off the train at 2:30 in the morning, so we'd be able to find the camp in three and a half hours. I didn't expect the train to be two hours late. If we leave too late, they might not wait for us."

Nie Bai glared when he heard this: "Isn't it common for trains to be delayed? Didn't you tell them to find someone to pick us up?"

Comrade Xiao Xie looked at me with a look of "Are you kidding me?" and said, "Battalion Commander, it was you who told us not to let them come pick us up. You said it was a private trip and we couldn't take up the precious time of the soldiers in the local camp. And you asked me to firmly refuse them!"

Nie Bai: "...Really? There is actually such a thing."

He touched his nose and looked up at the sky, which was already turning pale. After a second of silence, he took the backpack from Comrade Xiao Xie and, as he walked forward, changed the subject. "Alright, alright, there's no point in talking about this. Let's go. I'll carry it for you. Go ahead and ask the comrades at the train station which direction we should go."

Comrade Xiao Xie didn't dare to let Nie Bai carry his backpack for him, but Nie Bai was very persistent. He had no choice but to move his stiff legs and quickly run over to ask if anyone knew the way.

When the staff heard that the two men were going to the military region, they couldn't help but look at them in confusion. Comrade Xiao Xie was wearing a military uniform, but Nie Bai was not. The staff member was not young either, and he knew at a glance that the young man in military uniform was just a follower, and the one in ordinary clothes was the real leader.

He asked Xiao Xie who they were and what they were doing at the military region. Xiao Xie, without explaining, simply produced a letter of introduction from the army. After reading it, the staff told them to stay put. He quickly went to ask the officer on duty at the train station. A short while later, the officer emerged and said they could use the train station's truck to take them there.

The position of battalion commander may seem meaningless to ordinary people, but if it is converted into an equivalent political position, the rank of a battalion commander is equivalent to that of a town mayor, and in some places it may even be equivalent to that of a deputy county magistrate. With this calculation, everyone will understand why so many people are willing to help Nie Bai wherever he goes.

Nie Bai was used to this kind of preferential treatment. He asked, "Are you going to the military area?" Obviously not, the young leader lied with his eyes open and nodded repeatedly. Nie Bai was free of psychological burden. He threw the two backpacks on the back of the truck, opened the passenger door, jumped, and got in the car.

Comrade Xiao Xie didn't have it so easy. It was only with Nie Bai's help that he finally climbed up. Nie Bai looked at his physical condition and shook his head, "You're not good enough. You've only been on the train for a day and you're already like this. I guess I'll have to intensify your training when we get back."

Comrade Xiao Xie: "..."

So, why did he come out with Nie Bai? Wouldn't it be better for him to wander around alone?

It is unknown how long this truck is old. It drives like it is about to fall apart, rumbling forward, and it cannot drive fast. It takes about an hour to walk to the military district, but it takes more than half an hour to drive this truck. After arriving at the military district, Comrade Xiao Xie took out the letter of introduction again, and after a while, the two of them got on the military vehicle and rushed to Qingshi Town.

The train was really uncomfortable. Both of them hadn't slept all night and were a little sleepy at first, but as they got farther and farther away from the city and the mountains that almost merged with the sky got closer and closer, Nie Bai became excited.

He initially joined the army in the capital, then was transferred to the southwest. There were mountains there too, but they were far from his unit. He was usually too busy leading troops to find time to explore. Furthermore, the southwest was very different from here. The mountains here were continuous, not particularly high, not particularly low. The urban area still retained some of the appearance of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In this era, even after leaving the city, the roadside scenery alone was enough to enchant Nie Bai.

It had just rained last night, so the air today was particularly fresh. There were white clouds in the sky and thick fog on the ground. Since leaving the city, the military vehicles had been driving on an uphill road. The people sitting in the car did not feel it until they drove to a mountain road that circled the mountain. There were lush green mountains on the left and a very high cliff on the right.

There is a very long river at the bottom of the cliff. It is not straight, but flows in a winding manner between the two low hills opposite. Military vehicles have been driving all the time, and the appearance of the river has been constantly changing. When passing a three-way intersection, Nie Bai realized that the river actually has two branches. The outlet on the left is narrower. If you don’t look carefully, you will think it is a mirror-like lake. The outlet on the right is wider, and it flows silently, making people almost feel that it is still moving. Perhaps this is called still waters run deep.

After arriving at this fork in the road, the altitude has become very high. The fog that once walked beside them, in the car, and under the wheels, now only stayed halfway up the mountain. From Nie Bai's perspective, it floated slowly on the river, but could not reach the height of the clouds. So, Nie Bai saw such a strange scene: a river more transparent and beautiful than an emerald, a blue sky purer than a child's eyes, and clouds that were whiter, full and quiet. These things formed a painting so beautiful that people could hardly believe it was real. Then, the fog floating in the center of the field of vision, above the painting, moved very slowly, making you understand that this is not a painting, but a wonder of nature.

Nie Bai's eyes were wide open. He also grew up in the countryside, but there had never been such a beautiful scenery where he lived. He kept looking at the scenery by leaning against the car window. Comrade Xiao Xie next to him wanted to sleep, but after seeing this scene, he couldn't help but squeeze next to Nie Bai.

"Wow!"

Nie Bai: He wanted to too, but he was a leader and his baggage wouldn’t allow him to do so.

…

Finally, Nie Bai understood what Chu Liqiang meant when he said that the scenery in Qingshi Town was beautiful. He was no longer sleepy and sat in the car with great interest, looking forward to what he would see next.

In those days, there were no tourist attractions being developed, and roads were built in a convenient way without considering the scenery along the way. Therefore, after driving for a while, they entered the forest, left the mountain wall, and the scenery disappeared. Nie Bai turned his head and chatted with the soldier driving next to him.

He wanted to find out something about Qingzhu Village, but this soldier was not a local. He had just been in the army for two years and had hardly even left the barracks. If Nie Bai hadn't mentioned the name Qingzhu Village, this soldier wouldn't have known that there was such a village nearby.

Today, this military vehicle came to Qingshi Town to deliver supplies. After putting the things down, he should drive the vehicle back. However, their company commander had instructed him that as long as there was time, he must send Nie Bai to Qingzhu Village and not let the leader walk to visit relatives alone.

At about eight o'clock in the morning, they arrived at Qingshi Town. Nie Bai, the young soldier, and Comrade Xiao Xie moved together and soon finished moving. Nie Bai remembered to go see Chu Shao, so he urged him a few words. The young soldier didn't tell anyone else, got in the car, stepped on the accelerator, and drove away with the car.

The leaders of Qingshi Town didn't learn until half an hour later that a battalion commander from the military region had arrived, reportedly to visit relatives. Chen Dazhu felt bad that he hadn't gotten to meet him. More friends open up new avenues. He was already a battalion commander before he was even 30, and his future was bound to be limitless. It was a shame, however, because he needed a friend in the military.

He felt unhappy, but Director Yang thought he could just leave. Otherwise, if he met him, he would have to treat him to a meal as per convention. This month's salary had not been paid yet, and he had no money to socialize with others.

…

The distance from Qingshi Town to Qingzhu Village is much closer. When the military vehicle drove towards the village, there were neither educated youth nor sacks on the vehicle. People along the way were extremely curious, especially the villagers of Qingzhu Village. When they saw the military vehicle driving into their village, they were stunned for a moment, and then they hurriedly chased after it enthusiastically, wanting to see what the vehicle was going to do by driving into the village.

The flat road ended at the team entrance. Nie Bai and Comrade Xiao Xie said goodbye to the young soldier driving the car, then got out. Before they knew it, a circle of villagers had gathered in front of the car, some of them holding hoes. To those who didn't know, they might have thought they were ready to fight Nie Bai to the death.

How could they let Captain Nie personally question them at a time like this? So, Comrade Xiao Xie, whose body was about to fall apart, instantly switched to a very steady PLA demeanor. He took a step toward the villagers and asked everyone, "Hello, fellow villagers. I'd like to ask, do you know where Chu Shao lives?"

The villagers were a little confused. There were many people in the village who joined the army, but only one became a high-ranking official, the son of the old branch secretary. They thought these people were sent by the old branch secretary's son, but they didn't expect it to be the case.

Moreover, looking for Chu Shao? !

A kid born from a Buddhist family?!

Some rumors, once spread, are not unpopular. It's not that people don't want to hear an explanation, but rather that while rumors can spread a thousand miles, explanations can only reach a mile. After all, refuting a rumor is boring, and gossip-filled rumors are even more irritating.

There were whispers in the back, constantly looking at Nie Bai and Comrade Xiao Xie, speculating about their relationship with Chu Shao. Everyone was so shocked that no one answered Comrade Xiao Xie's question for a moment. However, an old lady asked them curiously, "Who are you and why are you looking for Chu Shao?"

As soon as the old lady finished asking this question, the captain came out of the team headquarters. Everyone else was watching the fun, but the captain looked very worried. He didn't know that Nie Bai was Chu Liqiang's subordinate, and he thought that Chu Shao had caused trouble again, and Nie Bai was here to arrest him.

"Hello, comrade from the People's Liberation Army. I am the captain of Qingzhu Village. If you have anything to say, please tell me directly. You are looking for Chu Shao. Did he do something?"

Nie Bai was stunned. He walked towards the team leader and answered without waiting for Comrade Xiao Xie to speak, "No, I just came to see Chu Shao and Chu Jiujiu. They live in this village, right?"

When Chu Shao was mentioned alone, no one would think of anything. But when Chu Jiujiu was mentioned, some people with good memory immediately remembered that about a year ago, the weather was similar to today and it had just rained. Chu Jiujiu came to Qingzhu Village inexplicably. What did she say at that time to prove that she was not a wild child?

Her uncle will come to visit her next year, and her uncle will ask his secretary to arrange it.

The villagers looked at Nie Bai and thought, "Uncle, that's right; the age is right." Then they looked at Comrade Xiao Xie and thought, "Well, the secretary is right, too."

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Good job!

Initially, they were skeptical of Chu Jiujiu's story. After all, she didn't have a letter of introduction. After the incident, no one in the Chu family mentioned the matter again. Even their mail was addressed to Dad, not Uncle. It made sense, for an uncle to have a secretary was a rare talent. How could Chu Jiujiu possibly know such a powerful figure? They gradually assumed she was just bragging, but to their surprise, it was true!

Oh my God, the two children of the Chu family have such powerful backgrounds!

The villagers had their doubts, but they weren't about to keep them to themselves. They all started asking questions, and Nie Bai's head was buzzing. Even Comrade Xiao Xie was beginning to feel overwhelmed. Finally, the team leader shouted, calming everyone down. He told those who needed to go to work to go to work, and those who needed to go home to work to go home. Then, he personally led Nie Bai and the others to the Chu family.

It must be so difficult to make this long journey. The more difficult it is, the more carefully Nie Bai has to look. He came here with a mission. After returning, he will describe all the details here to Chu Liqiang. For example, Nie Bai thinks that the team leader in front of him is a good person. He has prestige in the village and is very familiar with the two children. He seems to be a good person who can help Chu Shao.

Arriving at the Chu family's courtyard gate, it wasn't locked, but ajar, with a crack open. Since the courtyard wall was made of a fence, anyone outside could easily tell what was inside. The miniature vegetable patch on the right was clearly well-tended, with each seedling growing vigorously. The seedlings were planted in rows, with shallow furrows between them, creating a neat and pleasing scene.

The vegetable patch had just been watered that morning, so the seedlings and the surrounding soil were still damp. There were two hens in the yard, one dozing in its nest while the other stood and paced around the yard, as if on patrol. There was no chicken droppings or other dirt on the ground, indicating that the owner regularly cleaned the yard.

The sycamore trees grew tall and dense, with a magpie's nest on top. A thick rope was tied to the branch, and underneath was a log-style swing. Because of the wind, the swing swung slowly, and the sun cast a shadow on the bluestone road in the yard that led directly to the door.

There were vegetable plots, hens, big trees, swings, and a well. Beside the well was a handmade outdoor table with a basket on it and a few beautiful stones that Chu Jiujiu had found in the stream yesterday. Nie Bai took a good look around the yard, and then sadly discovered that his own home was not as cozy as the place where these two children lived.

The captain did not consider himself an outsider. He pushed open the gate and walked in without knocking. However, Nie Bai was not as familiar as him. He had to stand in the yard. After the captain walked in, he looked in through the half-open window and found a small hand under the window, writing something non-stop.

Early in the morning, Chu Jiujiu started doing the questions Chu Shao gave her yesterday. She had to finish them early so that she could go out and play with Han Shengyi in the afternoon. Yesterday, he found a stream in the mountains with many beautiful colorful stones. Chu Jiujiu soaked in the stream all day and didn't read much, so today Chu Shao set rules for her, requiring her to leave home only after she finished studying.

When she was doing her homework, once she was focused, she could neither see nor hear the noise outside, until the team leader stood in the main room and called her, "Jiujiu, you're the only one home? Where's your brother?"

When Chu Jiujiu heard the captain's voice, she put down her pen and ran out, "Chu Shao has gone to work! Captain, what are you doing here?"

The captain looked at her and smiled, "Why am I here? Look, who else is here!"

Chu Jiujiu turned her head and looked outside, and found that two strangers were standing in her yard at some point. One was wearing a military uniform, and the other was not. The one in the uniform was big and strong, and looked more like a soldier than the one in the uniform.

Chu Jiujiu didn’t know them at all, but from what the captain said, it seemed that she should know them?

Nie Bai outside looked at Chu Jiujiu and didn't say anything for a while. He had heard Chu Jiujiu's voice on the phone, but he never knew what Chu Jiujiu looked like. In addition, after the spring this year, Chu Jiujiu began to grow taller. She grew a lot taller and was no longer a dwarf of 1.3 meters. Now she was actually only a little over 1.4 meters tall. However, because of her body shape, others always thought she was thin and tall. Although she still had no flesh on her body, no one would treat her as a little girl of five or six or six or seven years old anymore.

She is not a girl, but she has not entered puberty yet. Chu Jiujiu is now in such an awkward situation. Others no longer think she is as cute as a baby, but they also don’t think she has grown up and can use the word "beautiful".

It seems that once the awkward period comes, no matter what kind of creature it is, its life will be indescribable.

Chu Jiujiu didn't say anything because she didn't know Nie Bai, and Nie Bai didn't say anything because he was very surprised. He thought Chu Jiujiu was at least the same age as Chu Shao, but he didn't expect that she looked only about ten or eleven years old.

and.

This little girl is so beautiful. There are so many children in the army, but none of them can compare to her. Wow, what kind of genes does the political commissar's family have? Chu Shao was very good-looking when he was a child, and now there is Chu Jiujiu, who is even more beautiful.

Chu Liqiang himself didn't understand what the relationship between Chu Jiujiu and Chu Shao was, and Nie Bai naturally didn't know either. However, Chu Liqiang tacitly acknowledged in front of Nie Bai that Chu Jiujiu was his relative, so Nie Bai always thought that Chu Jiujiu was also a genuine member of the Chu family.

Neither of them spoke, and finally it was Comrade Xiao Xie, an outsider, who broke the silence.

"Hello, are you Comrade Chu Jiujiu? This is Nie Bai, Captain Nie. I'm Captain Nie's orderly. Captain Nie has been sent by Deputy Director Chu to visit you and Comrade Chu Shao."

Comrade Xiao Xie spoke in a businesslike manner, but because the person opposite him was a child, he smiled very brightly at the end. Chu Jiujiu blinked blankly, then looked at Nie Bai again. Her expression finally became one of surprise, "Uncle Nie!"

"Why didn't you tell us you were coming? If you didn't call or send a telegram, you should at least write a letter!"

Chu Jiujiu had been a bit wary earlier, unsure of what to say. But now that she'd confirmed their identities, she instantly transformed into sweetheart mode. She smiled, her smile radiating affection. Nie Bai had been a bit nervous, but seeing her welcome him so warmly, he burst into laughter. "It's all the Political Commissar's fault! He insisted on giving you two a surprise. He told you what the surprise was, and then you could meet me in town. I could even take you two downtown for some fun."

"I saw the ancient city wall when I came here. Oh, what a blessing! Jiujiu has been here for such a long time, but you haven't been there yet, right? Don't worry, Uncle Nie will take you to see it tomorrow!"

Aside from the initial awkwardness of the two meeting, they later became quite friendly. The captain watched from the side, laughing happily, and he couldn't help but laugh too. It seemed Chu Jiujiu did know Nie Bai, so the captain didn't stay to disturb the uncle-nephew reunion.

After leaving the yard, the captain walked back while thinking about what Nie Bai and Comrade Xiao Xie said, that Deputy Director Chu and the political commissar seemed to be the same person.

Nie Bai himself is the battalion commander, and he also listens particularly to the words of Deputy Director Nie.

Haha, what a shame! Those people in the village who kept calling Zhang Fengjuan a slut heard this. Have you ever seen a slut marry a political commissar? They keep calling her a runaway and a slut. Don't forget, she's a serious, established university student. That alone makes her better than everyone in Qingzhu Village put together!

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Knowing Nie Bai was coming, Chu Jiujiu was excited for a moment, then she quickly opened the back door and rushed to the fields to find Chu Shao. By the way, she also called Wen Xiuwei back, and the three of them hurried back together. Because Chu Liqiang said it was a surprise, even though her face was full of excitement, Chu Jiujiu didn't say who was at home. Wen Xiuwei and Chu Shao ran very fast. When they arrived home, Nie Bai was sitting at the eight-immortal table reading the homework book Chu Jiujiu had written. Wen Xiuwei was out of breath from running, and she looked at Nie Bai curiously, but Nie Bai didn't see her at first glance, only Chu Shao, whose skin had been tanned to a light bronze color.

Nie Bai looked him up and down, and suddenly exclaimed: "You kid, you've changed so much!"

He stood up and circled around Chu Shao. After two circles, he stopped in disbelief. "No, when you were a child, you looked like a doll in a New Year's picture, with a fair face. It's only been a few years, and you've grown taller, and your arms and legs have become stronger. Now your face..."

"Hahaha, why do I feel like you look a bit like me!"

Chu Shao: “…”

Wen Xiuwei: “…”

Chu Jiujiu: “…”

Comrade Xiao Xie: "..."

Battalion Commander, where does your confidence come from? Chu Shao is just a little darker, but his facial features are very similar to those of Deputy Director Chu. He has a profound temperament, and you can't catch up with him even if you have eight horses!

Chu Shao was different from Chu Jiujiu. He wasn't the type to make friends easily. He would call someone familiar if he was familiar, and call someone unfamiliar if he wasn't. He didn't remember ever meeting Nie Bai before, so he stared at him with a frown, not understanding what he meant by those words. Later, he realized that Chu Shao didn't seem to recognize him. Nie Bai pointed at his nose and asked, "Don't you remember who I am?"

Chu Shao: “…I don’t remember.”

Nie Bai: "Hey, I'm Nie Bai! I took you home when you were little. You just started elementary school and everyone at home was busy, so I rode my bike to pick you up from school. Don't you remember?"

Chu Shao thought hard, then replied with a blank expression, "I really don't remember."

Nie Bai was hit by an arrow in the heart.

They had seen бHuan Gui before, but Nie Bai always thought that Chu Shao was in school now and must still remember him. Unexpectedly, he had forgotten him a long time ago.

Fortunately, Nie Bai wasn't a sensitive person. He was still young when he was a child, so he just let it go. He smiled and said, "Forget it, just forget about the past. Just don't forget me this time. Otherwise, I'll be really sad."

Before Chu Shao could say anything, Chu Jiujiu answered for him, "Of course not! Even if he doesn't remember, I'll remember it for him. Uncle Nie, Uncle Xie, have you had breakfast? If not, we'll make it for you now."

Wen Xiuwei was standing aside. When she heard Chu Jiujiu's words, she nodded quickly. "Yes, you came here by train, and you must not have eaten well on the train. So, let me make you some pancakes. It's quick, and it will be ready in ten minutes."

As she spoke, she turned around to get the noodles. When she spoke, Nie Bai finally noticed that there was someone else next to her. Looking at Wen Xiuwei, Nie Bai exclaimed again, "I didn't even notice there was someone else here. Jiujiu, is this your sister?"

Wen Xiuwei: “…”

Being treated as a background for the first time in her life, Wen Xiuwei didn't know whether she should be happy or sad. She could only say that he was indeed a soldier, with only the world in his heart, and no regard for beauty or ugliness at all.

Wen Xiuwei went about her business, and Chu Jiujiu explained to Nie Bai, "That's not my sister. This is Wen Zhiqing. She's staying at our house temporarily and sleeping in the same bed with me. She cooks delicious food, and the clothes I'm wearing were also made by her. Uncle Nie, do you think they look good?"

Nie Bai didn't have any aesthetic sense. He just thought military uniforms looked the best. He nodded nonchalantly and said, "Looks good, looks good. No, wait a minute, you two aren't sisters, so how come you look so similar? Is it just a coincidence?"

Chu Jiujiu smiled: "Yes, we are destined to be together."

Wen Xiuwei added water to mix the noodles. When she heard Chu Jiujiu's words, her lowered eyes turned a little further towards this side, but she didn't say anything and just continued with what she was doing.

It didn't take long for Nie Bai to get rid of his doubts and start chatting with Chu Shao with great interest. It was Comrade Xiao Xie who reminded him that made him slap his head and remember the things he brought with him.

He opened the big bag on his back. Besides some dry food, a water bottle, and a set of clothes, the rest were gifts for the two children of the Chu family. Nie Bai opened the backpack like Santa Claus in the West and took out the items one by one.

"Look, this is the scallion pancake your aunt made. It's especially delicious when fried. And this is the dried fruit your aunt asked me to bring: walnuts, hazelnuts, dates, longans, and these, which are specialties from the southwest. I'm not very used to eating them, but you two kids should like them."

"This is the aluminum lunch box issued by the army. I don't need it, so I'm giving it to you. What size shoes does Chu Shao wear now? I bought this pair of rubber shoes from the military supply department. They are a little smaller, but I think you can wear them. This pair is for women, but it's too small for Jiujiu. How about giving it to Wen Zhiqing?"

"These two pens, one I bought and one the political commissar bought, are for you two. And this notebook, look at it, it's very thick. It's for Chu Shao. This handkerchief was picked out by your aunt. She said girls like this color. Oh, and this one too."

After saying that, Nie Bai didn't take it out immediately. He waited until the two children's appetites were satisfied before he took something out from the bottom of the backpack. "Radio!"

"Hahahaha! The latest model, you can hold it in one hand. Look, how beautiful! I didn't buy this. How could I afford it? The political commissar finally found a ticket for a radio and bought it for me to bring it to you. I've even bought the batteries. Come on, let's listen together and see if the signal is good."

Chu Jiujiu saw the radio and wanted to scream excitedly, but Nie Bai's voice was even louder than hers, so she held it back. Nie Bai was a very childlike person and could play with children. The few of them gathered at the same table, listening to the electric current on the radio change from fuzzy to clear human voices. Chu Jiujiu happily ran over and gave Nie Bai a big hug.

Now Nie Bai couldn't shout anymore. He felt a little uncomfortable, but after Wen Xiuwei brought the pancakes, his discomfort disappeared.

After eating the pancakes, Nie Bai talked to them for a while, then prepared to walk out of Qingzhu Village and book a double room at the town's guesthouse. Chu Jiujiu immediately said, "It's so inconvenient to stay at the guesthouse. Uncle Nie, why don't you stay here with us? You, Uncle Xie, and Chu Shao can squeeze into the big room, and Wen Zhiqing and I can squeeze into the small one. It's okay, the bed is actually big enough. It's only for a few days, so you don't have to run back and forth so much."

Chu Shao and Wen Xiuwei had no objections, so Nie Bai didn't hesitate to speak up. He and Comrade Xiao Xie had been traveling all day and were exhausted, so they went to bed as soon as it got dark. Chu Shao and the others, on the other hand, waited a while longer before returning to bed.

There was no rain tonight, nor was there a moon. Before falling asleep, Nie Bai felt the bed was a little small, and worried that someone sleeping on the outside would fall off. So, he lay on the outermost edge, while Chu Shao slept on the innermost edge. Nie Bai snored for a moment, then turned over in his sleep, his back to the window. He slept soundly, but his years of military service had left him with a constant tension in his mind.

When someone jumped into the room in the middle of the night, he was already awake, but he didn't sit up immediately. He reached for the gun he had placed under his pillow, quietly waiting for the other party to make the next move. Nie Bai thought that breaking into someone else's house at this time was either for money or to kill, but he didn't expect that this person did neither. Instead, he chuckled with his accomplices and tiptoed towards the bed.

The room was pitch black. He slowly stretched out his sinful hand and touched Nie Bai's butt.

Not only did he touch it, he also pinched it, then lowered his voice and said to his companions: "I can't tell, this girl has a pretty big butt."

Nie Bai: “…”

Damn it, you took advantage of me and said I have a big butt.

I'm going to kill you!