After finishing delivering the dried meat to Shen Jichuan, Wen Qiao took the opportunity to borrow a phone from the company in the barracks.
Before she could even make the call, the cell tower signal went down.
The deputy battalion commander of the second battalion apologized to Wen Qiao.
"Sister-in-law, you can't make a call until the phone line is fixed. You'll have to go to the county to make a call."
Wen Qiao put down the phone she had picked up and looked at the second deputy battalion commander, asking.
"Why did the phone suddenly lose signal? How long will it be before it gets working again?"
The second deputy battalion commander said, "A few days ago, the signal in other camps had problems. We are currently checking it in an orderly manner. Once the problem is found and fixed, it will definitely be usable again."
"Is there something urgent, sister-in-law?"
Wen Qiao thought for a moment. She was only worried about Bei Cheng's mother. It wasn't anything urgent.
"No, never mind then, I'll come back when I have a signal."
The second deputy battalion commander said that there might be a problem with a telephone line or a problem with the signal tower.
The cause is still unknown and is under investigation.
The signal station malfunctioned, and everyone was anxious, especially the military.
This makes Wen Qiao's phone call to her family seem less urgent and important.
She had just returned home from the Second Battalion Company and hadn't even reached her doorstep yet.
From a great distance, she saw Political Commissar Wang, Director Li, and Deputy Division Commander Sun all standing at her door.
"Comrade Wen Qiao, where have you been?"
"Deputy Division Commander Shen has had an accident."
Wen Qiao's heart skipped a beat, and she almost tripped and fell, but Su Mei immediately helped her up.
"What exactly happened?"
Political Commissar Wang looked at Wen Qiao with a serious expression.
"During his patrol, Deputy Division Commander Shen went without food for four days and three nights to protect his officers and soldiers. When they were found, his legs were frozen stiff."
"The person has now been sent to the provincial military hospital. Comrade Wen Qiao, my suggestion is that you wait at home while we go to the hospital to visit the deputy division commander who was assigned to the post."
"But since you are his wife, we must inform you about this matter."
Wen Qiao's face looked terrible; she turned pale and helpless almost instantly.
Fortunately, Su Mei was there to support her; otherwise, Wen Qiao was afraid she wouldn't be able to stand up.
After a few seconds of pause, she said in a serious tone:
"I'll go to the hospital with you. Please wait for me a moment, I need to pack some clothes, he must not have changed clothes since he was suddenly hospitalized."
Li Qin looked at Wen Qiao, who was heavily pregnant, and felt worried and distressed.
If she were in that situation, it would be like the sky had fallen; she wouldn't be able to stay calm.
"Xiao Qiao, don't go. Look, you're pregnant. You won't be able to take care of Deputy Division Commander Shen if you go."
Wen Qiao said, "I have to go, sister-in-law, please don't try to persuade me."
"Sister Su, come back to the house with me to pack your things. I'm going to the provincial hospital with Political Commissar Wang and the others. You stay here and keep watch over them."
Su Mei said, "Comrade Xiao Qiao, I'll go with you. I need to take care of you."
Wen Qiao was worried about Su Mei's daughter.
That child is quite reassuring, like a soulless puppet doll.
But after all, he is still a living person who needs to eat, drink, relieve himself, and sleep.
Leaving Su Mei is not an option either.
Li Qin stepped forward and said, "Su Meizi, is your little girl shy? If she's not shy, I can take care of her for a few days."
Just as Su Mei was about to speak, Wen Qiao interrupted her.
"Sister Su, you stay at home. I'll go to the hospital. I need to wait for him to wake up before I come back. If he needs anything, I'll need you to bring it back later."
Su Mei then nodded and said, "Okay!"
Wen Qiao quickly packed her things and went with Political Commissar Wang, Director Li, and Deputy Division Commander Sun. They all rode in one car.
For Political Commissar Wang and his team, it was a trip to the hospital to visit the deputy division commander who had been assigned to the front lines.
But Wen Qiao was different; she had to take care of Shen Jichuan.
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