Chapter 498 The Sang Family's Uncle and Nephew...
Sang Xu strode through the base and saw Sang Che and Sang Yan waiting at the gate from afar.
The two of them, like two sunflowers reaching for the sun, kept tiptoeing to peer into the base...
"Uncle!" Sang Yan, with her sharp eyes, waved vigorously at Sang Xu: "Here!"
Sang Che also stepped forward: "Uncle, Uncle Duan and the others are resting on the left side of the gate. Shall we go over now?"
Sang Xu stopped in his tracks: "Without rules, there can be no order. I need to go and talk to Nan Nan and Captain Chi first, then I'll go find your Uncle Duan."
Sang Che pointed to the flatbed cart next to him, on which several boxes and bags were neatly piled up.
"Uncle, we've already spoken to Nan Nan... She specially prepared these for us to bring to Uncle Duan as a thank-you gift."
Sang Xu approached for a closer look: "What are these?"
The cart was piled high with supplies—boxes of canned meat, canned fruit, various first-aid medicines and antibiotics, and several large bags of seeds...
Sang Yan nodded vigorously: "Yes! Nanfei sent us to deliver it, saying that Uncle Duan saved my life, and this is nothing compared to the life-saving grace he bestowed upon our family."
"If I hadn't stopped her..." Sang Che smiled helplessly, but his eyes were full of warmth: "Nan Nan would have needed us to pull another cart!"
"This child..." Sang Xu looked at the supplies, his throat tightening slightly: "You two in the future..."
"Don't worry, Uncle!" Sang Che and Sang Yan said in unison, as if making a solemn oath.
"We'll all listen to Nan Nan! If Nan Nan tells us to go east, we'll definitely go west; if she tells us to chase a dog, we'll never chase a chicken!"
Sang Xu: "That's more like it. Let's go see your Uncle Duan."
The three—uncle, nephew, and uncle—pushed the cart toward the gate, the wheels making a soft rumbling sound.
Hearing the commotion, Lu Xici, Chi Yanzhou, He Zhuo, and the others who were on duty at the gate all looked over.
Upon seeing Sang Xu, the group greeted him in unison, "Uncle."
Sang Xu stopped in his tracks: "Team Leader Chi, Aci, we'd like to say a few words to Captain Duan Yi of Longteng... These are special thank-you gifts that Nannan prepared."
Lu Xici's expression turned serious: "Captain Duan saved Yanyan and took good care of you, Uncle. We really should thank him properly. Uncle, I'll go with you."
He turned to look at Chi Yanzhou.
Chi Yanzhou nodded slightly: "Brother Ci, you can go ahead. Please give our regards to Captain Duan."
Lu Xici led the three through the temporary camp and headed towards the area where the Longteng Base was stationed.
The team members from each base sat together and nodded in greeting as they passed by.
The air was filled with the aromas of various foods...
From afar, Duan Yi could be seen giving instructions to several team members. His resolute profile looked particularly reliable under the spotlight.
Even in such a relaxed moment, he maintained the alertness and composure characteristic of a soldier.
"Team Leader Duan!" Sang Xu's voice was tinged with excitement.
Duan Yi turned around upon hearing the voice, and when he saw who it was, a smile bloomed on his serious face.
He hurried forward: "Sang Xu, Sang Che, Sang Yan... how are you doing in Flameheart?"
Sang Xu stepped forward, straightened his back, and solemnly gave a standard military salute: "Team Leader Duan!"
Sang Che and Sang Yan also saluted.
Sang Che said loudly, "Uncle Duan, we're doing very well in Flame Heart!"
His voice was full of youthful vigor, a stark contrast to his cautious demeanor when he was at Longteng.
The Longteng team members who stood up behind Duan Yi couldn't help but laugh and joke when they saw this scene.
"Judging from Sang Che's energy, he's clearly having a great time in Flame Heart!"
"Captain Sang, I heard that Miss Lu is your little niece! The Twelve Fiends of Flameheart are in charge, and they all listen to Miss Lu."
Team Leader Sang is living a much more comfortable life than we did back then!
Duan Yi: "You little rascal, why do you sound so envious, practically drooling?"
"You're absolutely drooling! Captain Duan, which superhuman doesn't want to come to Flameheart these days?"
As he spoke, he suddenly turned to Sang Xu: "Captain Sang, everyone says that in Flameheart, whether you're a superhuman or a regular survivor, you can get enough to eat as long as you work, and you won't be bullied! Is that true?"
Sang Che: "Yes, that's true!"
"Just as I expected!"
"Li Gen, if you want to join, you can ask Captain Sang if they'll accept you!"
Li Gen scratched his head, his tone suddenly becoming serious: "Captain Duan, don't listen to their nonsense."
Wherever you are, that's where I am! I, Li Gen, will only follow you for the rest of my life! Even if Flameheart is heaven, I won't go there!
Duan Yi shook his head helplessly, then turned to Sang Xu and the others with a gentle look in his eyes: "These rascals have always been like this. I'm relieved that you're all doing well..."
His gaze fell on Lu Xici, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Captain Lu! I've heard so much about you."
Lu Xici bowed deeply: "Captain Duan! Thank you for taking care of my family before..."
If it weren't for your intervention, they would likely be in grave danger...
Duan Yi quickly helped Lu Xici up, his tone sincere: "You're too kind... Before the apocalypse, we were soldiers, and protecting the people was our duty. After the apocalypse, helping each other is even more our duty."
Sang Xu pointed to the supplies on the cart: "Captain Duan, these are a small token of my niece's appreciation. I hope you will accept them."
"Lu Nange, Miss Lu?" Duan Yi was somewhat surprised.
Sang Xu nodded...
Duan Yi's gaze swept over the supplies on the cart, and he was deeply moved when he saw the seeds and medicine.
"This is too valuable, no, I can't accept it..." Duan Yi waved his hands repeatedly, his voice resolute.
"Captain Duan..." Sang Xu interrupted him, her tone firm: "Nan Nan has specially prepared a lot of seeds. You can take them back and plant them, and you'll be able to ensure self-sufficiency in the future."
Sang Yan stepped forward: "Uncle Duan, if you hadn't saved my life back then, I wouldn't be alive today, and I wouldn't be able to see my sister and the others..."
Our team isn't having an easy time in Longteng either. With these seeds, things will be a bit better for everyone. We absolutely must take them!
Lu Xici: "Captain Duan, this is just a small token of our appreciation. Please accept it."
Looking at the sincere faces of the people before him, and thinking about his own situation in Longteng—resources were scarce and team members often went on missions on empty stomachs—Duan Yi finally nodded.
"Okay, I'll take it." His voice was a little hoarse: "But..."
He turned to his team members behind him and said, "Go and get that box of weapon parts we brought; consider it a return gift."
"No, Captain Duan!" Sang Xu hurriedly stopped him, "There aren't enough for all the brothers! We can't take it!"
Duan Yi waved his hand and laughed heartily: "Reciprocity is the way of friendship... I appreciate your kindness, and please accept our return gift as well."
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