Chapter 478 Shameful Deserter
As he was speaking, there was a noise outside. Meng Hu suddenly tensed up, gripped the gun, and looked outside vigilantly.
Although he knew in his heart that it was most likely his comrades who had gone to get the supply packs from the cliff who had returned, he was still subconsciously cautious. After all, all of their sick and disabled soldiers were here, and if the enemies from Country M sneaked in, it would be too late.
But he soon relaxed because it was indeed Yan Shaoyu and the others who came back.
Every comrade who returned had a smile of joy and relaxation on his face.
The rain had stopped and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of earth.
Meng Hu put down his gun and went forward with a grin: "Platoon Leader, how is it? Was the trip for Wang Xin and I not in vain?"
Yan Shaoyu put down the two supply bags hanging on his body, raised his eyes to look at Gu Yuehuai, and a rare smile appeared on his cold face. He seldom smiled, but the happy smile on his face was very amazing.
He raised the corners of his narrow eyes and said, "It was not in vain. I almost didn't come back."
The corner of Meng Hu's mouth twitched, and he cursed in his heart, Wang Xin is such a big mouth, he let the cat out of the bag before he even came back. He was still thinking about how to brag about it, after all, the disappearance of two squads of soldiers from Country M was a great achievement!
Although he couldn't shamelessly take all the credit for himself, he did bring back the supply package!
In the situation where all the soldiers in the 168th platoon were starving, his contribution was not small, right? But Wang Xin kept telling the embarrassing story. It was his fault. He forgot to tell others about it and discuss his excuse.
Meng Hu smiled awkwardly, pointed inside the cave, and said, "Platoon leader, Comrade Gu is a miracle doctor! She brought medicine with her when she came, and she cured all the sick people inside in no time, and their conditions have improved a lot!"
Talking about this, he couldn't help but straighten his chest, as if he was the one who saved the person.
Yan Shaoyu's eyebrows moved slightly. He understood Gu Yuehuai and knew that she had never been exposed to medicine before. But last time in Huaihai City, she was able to deal with the bullet wound very calmly and calmly. Now, she can cure diseases and save lives.
Her progress was visible to the naked eye, and she had prepared the medicine before coming, which showed her foresight.
He took a few steps forward and held Gu Yuehuai's hand without saying thank you. The relationship between the two of them no longer needed to be expressed with such superficial thanks. He looked up and saw that the spirits of the people in the cave had improved greatly, and he felt a little relieved.
He was always afraid that his decision would lead to the annihilation of the 168th platoon.
However, he is the platoon leader and needs to shoulder the responsibility. Having made such a decision, he should not be timid. When the food runs out, he will hunt wild animals. When he has no ammunition, he will hide completely and avoid the soldiers of Country M instead of facing them head-on.
He always felt that he could do it, but the soldiers fell one after another. The hunger and harsh environment made him realize that he might really fail this time. He did not regret it, but he felt guilty.
Day after day, I persisted for so long, and I didn't expect that there would be hope for life.
And this vitality was actually brought by the person he loved.
"They are much better now." Gu Yuehuai tightened Yan Shaoyu's hand and said softly.
Yan Shaoyu hummed and looked at the aluminum kettles in everyone's hands, his eyes flickering slightly. He thought of the well water she had brought him, which was clear and sweet and seemed to be able to repair the damage to his body. Although it was a little unbelievable, it was the fact.
He had never told anyone about this, and now, seeing the water bottles in the soldiers' hands, he couldn't help but purse his thin lips.
Gu Yuehuai didn't know what he was thinking. He looked at the soldiers' sallow complexions and continued, "Although they have recovered from their illness, they still need to replenish their bodies. They have been hungry for too long. There are canned foods in the supply packs. It's best to heat them up before eating."
"I also brought millet when I came here, and boiled it into thick and soft rice porridge, which is best for nourishing the stomach and most suitable for your current condition." As she said that, Gu Yuehuai went to rummage through the things in the backpack. She bought a lot of useful things in the town.
Yan Shaoyu also stepped forward to help. The two of them passed the ball to each other and cooperated very well.
"I heard from Meng Hu that Comrade Gu is not only the military doctor of our 168th Platoon, but also the wife of our platoon leader! I only knew that our platoon leader was a rookie king who liked to be alone, but I didn't expect that he was already married!"
"Yes, it's unbelievable, and my sister-in-law is not only capable, but also beautiful!"
"Hey, Doctor Gu and our platoon leader are a perfect match. It makes people feel comfortable when they stand together."
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The soldiers of the 168th Platoon have now recovered from their illnesses and have food, water and weapons, so they naturally have more free time.
Although their voices were low, the cave was not big, and their conversations attracted everyone's attention.
He Lanzhang lowered her head to drink water and listened to the discussions of her comrades. She felt sad and relieved at the same time. Indeed, she was only happy and dazzling when she was with Shao Yu. They should be together.
"Can I make a fire?" Gu Yuehuai took out the bag full of millet and looked up at Yan Shaoyu.
Yan Shaoyu's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded, "Yes."
Meng Hu, who had been listening attentively, suddenly brightened up and rushed over, his thin face full of joy: "Platoon leader, we are not hiding from those foreign devils anymore? Should we take up arms and fight those bastards head-on?"
These soldiers who are shuttling back and forth between gunfire and rain of bullets on the front lines hate to hide their heads and show their tails the most. What they want to do most is to fight the enemy with real guns and swords. This is the purpose of their joining the army. They are not afraid at all even if they have to sacrifice their lives for the country!
Yan Shaoyu's eyes were cold and indifferent: "It's no use hiding now. The people from Country M will soon lock onto this place."
Meng Hu was stunned: "Why? Our temporary camp is obviously very safe."
Yan Shaoyu didn't explain, but went forward to help Gu Yuehuai light a bonfire with firewood. He filled an aluminum lunch box with hot water and added a few handfuls of yellow millet. The air was soon filled with a rich rice aroma, which made people salivate.
At this time, all the people who went to the top of the cliff to get the supply packs had returned, but one was missing.
Meng Hu checked them one by one, looking surprised: "Platoon leader, Wang Xin is not back! Is Wang Xin still up there?"
Gu Yuehuai was cooking porridge. When he heard this, his brows slightly frowned. Sure enough, there was something wrong with Wang Xin.
She glanced at Yan Shaoyu, who looked calm, and was silent for a moment: "You know?"
Yan Shaoyu looked dull, pursing his thin lips as he looked out at the empty cliff: "I just reached the top of the cliff, and I didn't see Wang Xin, and there were two supply packs missing, so I knew it all."
"Platoon leader, what do you mean?!" Meng Hu's body trembled, his face full of disbelief.
Not only him, but also the people around him who heard this all stopped smiling. They froze in their places, as if they couldn't believe their ears. Wang Xin was missing? Was the supply pack missing? Did he defect? Did he become a shameful deserter?
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