Chapter 12: Fill his bag with a life-saving kit!
Since revealing the existence of the space to Lu Zhanting, Su Wanqing felt like a different person.
The lonely figure who used to carry secrets alone has finally unloaded its heavy baggage and now has a companion to walk alongside.
Her steps became much lighter, and her gaze no longer resembled that of a hedgehog with its quills raised, but instead exuded a sense of peace and warmth.
The next morning, the reveille echoed throughout the compound.
Su Wanqing opened her eyes, and what came into view was no longer the cold ceiling of the study.
She slept in the master bedroom, on the wedding bed that belonged to her and Lu Zhanting.
Last night, Lu Zhanting simply moved her bedding from the study to his room, for a simple yet domineering reason.
"Husbands and wives should sleep together."
Su Wanqing did not refute.
She lay down beside him, about a fist's distance away. Her body was a little stiff from not being used to it, but listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, she slept very soundly.
This was the first time in her life that she had felt such a profound awakening.
The spot beside me was empty, still warm.
Lu Zhanting has already gotten up.
Su Wanqing got dressed and walked out of the bedroom, and immediately saw the figure practicing boxing in the yard.
He was shirtless, his bronze skin glistening with a thin layer of sweat in the morning light, his muscles sculpted and brimming with astonishing explosive power.
Each punch was delivered with a whooshing sound that tore through the air.
Su Wanqing didn't make a sound to disturb them and quietly walked into the kitchen.
With a thought, fresh eggs and flour appeared in her hand. She then added some spiritual spring water to the flour and began preparing breakfast.
When Lu Zhanting finished his morning exercise and walked into the house, still sweating, he was greeted by a rich, irresistible aroma of wheat.
On the dining table, there is a steaming bowl of egg noodles.
The noodles are distinct, topped with a golden poached egg, and the broth is clear and delicious.
"Eat quickly, so you can go to training." Su Wanqing handed him the chopsticks.
Lu Zhanting looked at her, the morning light falling on her eyes, sparkling like the crushed stars in the sky.
His heart felt like it had been soaked in warm water, both soft and swollen.
He took the chopsticks, sat down, and began to eat heartily.
The noodles had a chewy and smooth texture, a taste he had never experienced before, and the soup was so delicious that he wanted to swallow his tongue.
He knew that this was yet another gift from that magical land.
After finishing the noodles, Lu Zhanting took the initiative to clear the dishes.
"I want to organize the space storage today and sort the things out." Su Wanqing followed behind him, naturally discussing their secret, "It'll be easier to get things in the future."
"Okay." Lu Zhanting nodded. "I'll help you when I get back."
He paused, then added, "It's too big inside. Don't wander around alone, or you'll get lost."
Su Wanqing was amused by his serious admonition: "Okay, I'll listen to you."
The two looked at each other and smiled, and even the air seemed to be filled with a sweet fragrance.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Suddenly, there was a series of urgent knocks on the gate.
"Report! Battalion Commander!"
It was the voice of guard Chen Hao, carrying an unusually urgent tone.
Lu Zhanting's smile vanished instantly, replaced by the cold, stern expression typical of a soldier. He strode over and opened the courtyard gate.
Chen Hao stood at the door, his face grave: "Battalion Commander, urgent notice from the regimental headquarters! Temporary mission! All officers at the company level and above are ordered to assemble in the regimental headquarters conference room within ten minutes!"
"Understood," Lu Zhanting replied in a deep voice.
His gaze shifted to Su Wanqing inside the room, a hint of apology and a deeply hidden worry flashing in his eyes.
"Emergency mission."
These four words were like a piece of ice, smashing into Su Wanqing's warm heart.
Being a military spouse means separation and unknown dangers.
She thought she was prepared, but her heart was still gripped tightly by an invisible hand, tightening in waves.
"Go quickly, don't delay."
Su Wanqing stepped forward and straightened the collar of his military uniform, trying her best to make her voice sound normal.
But her slightly cool fingertips betrayed her.
"I'm fine." She looked up and forced a smile at him. "I'll wait for you to come back."
Seeing her feigned strength, Lu Zhanting felt a tightness in his chest.
He raised his hand and gently stroked her cheek with his rough fingertips, then stretched out his long arm and pulled her into his embrace, holding her tightly.
"Take good care of yourself at home." His voice was deep and hoarse, vibrating in her ears. "Lock the doors and windows. If you need anything, go find Aunt Liu, or go directly to the battalion headquarters to find Chen Hao."
"Mmm." Su Wanqing buried her face in his firm chest and responded in a muffled voice.
The clean scent of soap emanating from him, mixed with his unique and reassuring masculine aroma, filled her nostrils. She greedily absorbed this warmth, as if it would grant her the strength to resist the unknown.
The hug lasted only a few seconds.
Lu Zhanting then released her.
He gave her a deep look, then resolutely turned around and strode away.
The courtyard gate closed, and the steady, powerful footsteps quickly faded into the distance, disappearing into the early morning courtyard.
The room fell eerily quiet.
Su Wanqing stood there, the warmth of his body still lingering in her arms, but all that remained around her was an empty, cold emptiness.
This was their first real separation since their marriage.
She didn't know where he went, what he was doing, or when he would return.
This is what military marriage is like.
Behind the sweetness lies endless waiting and longing.
Su Wanqing stood there for a long time before finally making a move.
She couldn't just wait around.
She had to do something.
A thought clearly surfaced in my mind.
She rushed into the bedroom, locked the door, and with a thought, vanished from the spot.
The space was still full of life, but Su Wanqing had no heart to appreciate it and ran straight to the old wooden warehouse.
Lu Zhanting is about to embark on a mission, which will involve facing unknown dangers.
She can't help with anything else, but she can provide him with the most solid logistical support.
She wanted to prepare a foolproof "love supply package" for him.
Su Wanqing quickly rummaged through the warehouse.
Food! Field missions are physically demanding, so the food must be high-energy and easy to carry.
She took out the prepared beef jerky, roasted it with beef from her spatial storage and spiritual spring water, and a small piece was enough to quickly replenish her strength.
She quickly baked another batch of bread, using flour mixed with spring water, resulting in a soft texture and long shelf life.
High-purity chocolate, candy, and apples produced in several spaces were all packed inside.
Next comes the medicine, which is the most important thing.
Su Wanqing sorted the prepared medicinal materials and finished medicines into categories.
She filled three small glass bottles with concentrated spiritual spring water, a substance that could save lives, detoxify, and accelerate wound healing in critical moments. She had deliberately carved different marks on the bottles with a carving knife.
There were specially made wound medicine powder with excellent hemostatic effect, anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretics, analgesics, and even a few needles and threads soaked in spiritual spring water that could be used to suture wounds.
She was equipped with almost a small field medical kit.
Finally, there are weapons and tools.
She rummaged through the corner and found a Swiss Army knife she had collected in her previous life, and then took out a special alloy dagger that could cut through iron like mud, and carefully wrapped it with strips of cloth.
A military water bottle filled with spring water.
A high-powered telescope.
A waterproof lighter.
There were even several sets of dry and breathable pure cotton underwear and socks.
She wished she could pack up the entire space and stuff it into his hands.
When all the items were piled up in front of her, Su Wanqing realized that it was quite a large package.
How can I hand these things over to him without attracting attention?
He'll probably leave right after the meeting!
Su Wanqing's heart felt like it was on fire.
No, she had to see him off.
She found an ordinary military green canvas bag, carefully packed everything inside, and wrapped all the bottles and jars carefully in soft cloth.
After doing all this, she immediately left the space, grabbed her canvas bag, and rushed out of the house.
She ran as fast as she could towards the camp.
The morning breeze was cool on her face, but her heart was burning hot.
We must make it in time!
You must make her see him one more time!
When Su Wanqing ran breathlessly to the edge of the Tiger Battalion's training ground, she saw several military green trucks already starting up in the distance.
Groups of fully armed soldiers were boarding the vehicles in an orderly manner under the command of their officers.
The oppressive atmosphere was suffocating.
Su Wanqing's heart was in her throat. She looked around desperately, frantically searching for that familiar figure in the camouflage.
Found it!
She saw him next to the front of the truck.
Lu Zhanting had also changed into a camouflage combat uniform, his face painted with camouflage paint, making him look cold and unfamiliar. He wore a steel helmet, held a steel gun, and was giving instructions to his adjutant.
That aura of unapproachability and steely resolve made him seem like a completely different person from the man who practiced boxing in the courtyard that morning.
Su Wanqing hesitated for a moment.
But the thought of his uncertain future made her forget everything else.
"Lu Zhanting!"
She shouted in that direction with all her might.
Lu Zhanting, who was assigning tasks, suddenly stopped.
He suddenly turned his head, his sharp gaze instantly locking onto Su Wanqing at the edge of the training field.
She was carrying a bulging canvas bag in her arms. Her cheeks were flushed from running so fast, and her bangs were damp with sweat. She was looking at him anxiously.
All the soldiers around turned their gazes toward him.
Lu Zhanting strode towards her with an imposing aura.
"Why are you here?" His voice carried a hint of suppressed reproach.
"I..." Su Wanqing was taken aback by his serious expression and didn't know what to do. She held up the canvas bag in her hand and said in a soft voice, "I prepared some things for you. Food and medicine. Take them with you, you might need them."
Lu Zhanting's gaze shifted from the bag to her eyes, which were reddened with tension and worry.
Something struck me hard in the deepest part of my heart.
He knew that the bag contained her care, her concern, and their shared secret.
He reached out and took the heavy bag from him.
"Nonsense." He scolded, but his hand gripped the bag tightly. "The army has discipline. What kind of behavior is this, running over like this?"
Su Wanqing lowered her head, her nose stinging with tears, feeling extremely wronged.
The next second, her chin was gently lifted by a large hand covered in calluses.
Lu Zhanting leaned down, close to her ear, and said quickly in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I've accepted the things. Be careful at home. I'll be back soon."
His warm breath, carrying a faint smell of gun oil, sprayed onto her earlobe, making it both itchy and hot.
Su Wanqing's face instantly turned bright red.
"gather!"
Not far away, the order to board the vehicle came from a distance.
Lu Zhanting gave her one last look, his gaze deep and intense, as if holding a thousand unspoken words.
Without hesitation, he turned around, slung the canvas bag over his shoulder, strode toward the truck, and leaped onto it, landing steadily.
Su Wanqing stood there, watching the military green truck kick up a cloud of dust, slowly drive away, and finally disappear at the end of the road.
Her eyes had already become wet without her noticing.
Only when the truck was completely out of sight did she silently turn around and walk towards home.
On the way back, her steps were slow, and she felt empty inside.
From this moment on, the long wait began.
...
Meanwhile, on a bumpy military truck.
Lu Zhanting leaned against the corner of the carriage, his eyes closed. The soldiers around him were discussing the unknown mission in hushed tones; the air was tense and solemn.
He shut himself off from these voices.
His hand remained pressed against the canvas bag beside him.
Through the canvas, he could clearly see the outlines of the bottles and jars inside.
His heart was filled to the brim with a warm emotion.
He recalled the way Su Wanqing had stood in the morning breeze, anxiously looking at him.
That silly girl.
She was terrified, yet she still thought of preparing so many things for him.
He could even picture her frantically searching and packing things up in that magical place all by herself.
Lu Zhanting's lips curled up slightly in a corner unnoticed by anyone.
He took a small, hard object out of his pocket and held it in his palm.
It was a bullet with a red string attached to it.
The bullet was polished to a very smooth finish, and two small but forcefully carved characters were engraved on it with a dagger.
Safety.
This was carved by Su Wanqing herself in her spatial dimension last night.
She said, "You protect our country, and I will protect your safety."
Lu Zhanting gripped the bullet tightly. The hard texture and the lingering warmth of her body transformed into an indescribable force that flowed into his limbs and bones.
Wanqing, wait for me.
I will definitely come back safely.
I'm coming back to you.
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