Chapter 23 He stood up! Lin Jianguo returned to the team!
In the early morning, the wind in the Gobi Desert was still so strong, feeling like fine sand rubbing against your face.
But for Lin Jianguo, it was the most comfortable morning he had had in years.
Before dawn, the resounding bugle call echoed over the base.
In the past, Lin Jianguo would have felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this noise; it was a dream he could never return to.
But today is different.
Lin Jianguo suddenly opened his eyes and instinctively reached for his cane by the bed.
He stopped halfway through reaching out his hand.
He paused for a moment, then grinned from ear to ear.
No.
That old wooden stick that had been with him for several years would never be needed again.
He carefully lifted the quilt and placed his two legs flat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).
The left leg, that's the good leg.
My right leg, the new leg that was in excruciating pain last night, but is now full of strength.
Lin Jianguo took a deep breath and stepped onto the cold cement floor.
A truly tactile experience.
There was no emptiness, no stinging sensation, and certainly no feeling of powerlessness as if it might break at any moment.
He tried to put all his weight on his right leg.
stable.
It was as steady as an old elm tree rooted in the ground.
"Hey!"
Lin Jianguo couldn't help but let out a low growl and excitedly paced around the room twice.
He took such big strides, so powerful and energetic.
Zhao Di was still fast asleep in bed, her little mouth slightly open, with glistening drool hanging from the corner of her mouth.
Lin Jianguo leaned over and gently kissed her rosy cheeks.
The stubble pricked the little girl, making her frown, but she turned over and fell asleep again.
"Daughter, Dad is going out."
Lin Jianguo muttered something under his breath, then turned and left.
He hadn't gone far; he was still in the open space of the family compound.
There was no one around at the time, so Lin Jianguo ran and jumped around like a child who had just learned to walk.
He even tried to perform a set of military boxing techniques that he had learned in the reconnaissance company.
The force of the punches was so strong it made a whooshing sound.
The feeling of being filled with that power made him feel as if he were ten years younger.
No, it's even stronger than it was back then!
In the past, after performing this set of punches, I would need to catch my breath for a long time.
Now?
My face wasn't flushed or out of breath, and I even felt like I could run another five kilometers of cross-country running.
"Amazing... truly amazing..."
Lin Jianguo looked at his fist, his eyes welling up with tears.
What kind of magical treasure is that bottle of green liquid my daughter gave me?
This isn't just treating an illness, it's a complete transformation!
Just then, a few people walked over from a distance.
The leader was Commander Zhang, followed by his bodyguards.
Commander Zhang also gets up early and is used to strolling around the base, taking a look at the various sentry posts.
Upon looking at it, they were stunned.
Why does that guy who's boxing up ahead look so familiar?
With an upright posture and nimble movements, every move he made exuded a sharp and murderous aura.
He's a trained fighter!
"Who is that? Which company is he from?"
Commander Zhang asked, squinting his eyes.
The guard was dumbfounded and scratched his head.
"He looks like...like Zhao Di's father?"
"Nonsense!"
Commander Zhang glared at the guard.
"Lin Jianguo is disabled and needs crutches to walk, how could he possibly perform such a beautiful grappling technique?"
As they were talking, Lin Jianguo stopped.
Turning around, I saw Commander Zhang.
Without saying a word, Lin Jianguo strode over.
His legs moved incredibly fast, like a gust of wind.
He ran up to them and snapped to attention.
"Greetings, Commander!"
His voice was loud and clear, full of energy.
Commander Zhang's eyes nearly popped out of his head.
He looked Lin Jianguo up and down, and then looked at his legs.
"Jianguo? Is it really you?"
"Your legs..."
Lin Jianguo chuckled and patted his right leg.
"All done! All done!"
"Last night, Zhao Di got me some medicine. After drinking it and sleeping, I was able to run again this morning!"
Commander Zhang gasped.
Although I already knew about Zhao Di Goddess, this is a bit too outrageous, isn't it?
That's a comminuted fracture plus muscle atrophy!
Even if Hua Tuo were alive today, he wouldn't dare say he could cure it in one night!
But the facts are right in front of us.
This man stood straighter than a javelin.
"Great! Great!"
Commander Zhang was so excited that he slapped Lin Jianguo on the shoulder.
"Now that your leg is healed, don't just sit around doing nothing!"
"Our base is short-handed right now, especially veterans like you who have seen blood!"
Lin Jianguo's eyes lit up, and he straightened his back even more.
"Following the commander's instructions!"
"I want to rejoin the team!"
Commander Zhang nodded, his eyes showing appreciation.
"I've seen your file. You used to be the elite squad leader of the reconnaissance company and you've been commended."
"Now that the base is expanding, the security pressure on the perimeter is high."
"But I don't want you to guard the gate."
Commander Zhang pointed to the family compound and then to the research building in the distance.
“Our precious little darling, Zhao Di, lives in there.”
"And then there's that group of scientists who work day and night on their research."
"That is the lifeblood of our country."
"I plan to establish a special guard platoon to be specifically responsible for the security of the core area."
"You'll take the position of platoon leader!"
Lin Jianguo's heart skipped a beat.
Special Guard Platoon!
This means entrusting the lives of their daughter and the expert to him!
This trust is too heavy.
"Mission accomplished!"
Lin Jianguo roared out the words that had been weighing on his heart for years.
Half an hour later.
Logistics Department.
Lin Jianguo received a brand new military uniform.
That was the predecessor of the Type 65 military uniform, a bright green color with a pleasant cotton smell.
With trembling hands, he took off the tattered cotton-padded coat.
I changed into my military uniform, buttoned it up, and fastened my belt.
Finally, he put the gleaming Type 54 pistol into its holster.
The logistics department only has one half-length mirror.
Lin Jianguo stood in front of the mirror, looking at himself.
He was no longer that pathetic cripple.
No longer is he a cripple who couldn't even protect his own child.
The person in the mirror has sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding righteousness.
That soldier's spirit has returned.
"father?"
A childish voice called out from behind.
Lin Jianguo suddenly turned around.
Zhao Di was standing at the door, rubbing her eyes, with Chen Zhiyuan holding her hand.
The little girl had obviously just woken up and was brought out by Grandpa Chen to find her father.
Zhao Di was stunned for a moment when she saw the tall man in the green military uniform in front of her.
Then, his eyes instantly lit up like two little stars.
"Wow--"
"Daddy is so handsome!"
Zhao Di let go of Chen Zhiyuan's hand and rushed over with her short legs.
Lin Jianguo squatted down and hugged his daughter tightly.
"Dad looks so good in this outfit!"
Zhao Di reached out her little hand and touched the red collar insignia on Lin Jianguo's collar.
"Like a heroic uncle in a magazine!"
Lin Jianguo buried his face in his daughter's soft neck, and almost couldn't hold back his tears.
"Daughter."
"From today onwards, Dad is your hero."
"Dad will stand guard for you."
"Anyone who wants to bully you will have to get over your father first!"
Chen Zhiyuan stood aside, watching this scene, and was filled with emotion.
He adjusted his glasses and said with a smile:
“Jianguo, this uniform looks really spirited on you.”
"The safety of our base will depend entirely on you from now on."
Lin Jianguo stood up, holding Zhao Di, and saluted Chen Zhiyuan.
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen."
"As long as I, Lin Jianguo, have a breath left."
"No one is allowed to touch a single blade of grass or tree in this base!"
On this day, a new legend was added to Base 091.
The lame man who always carried a child became the most capable guard platoon leader in the entire base.
He walks with a brisk pace, his eyes sharp as lightning.
Especially when he was holding that little girl named Zhaodi.
That protective instinct was so strong that even stray dogs would avoid them.
The system, watching this scene in Zhao Di's mind, was quite satisfied.
That's right.
How could the host of this system have such a weak bodyguard?
[That's good, physical defense is now included.]
【but……】
The system's data stream suddenly flickered.
It seems a few annoying insects have infiltrated this base.
[Host, are you ready for hide-and-seek?]
Zhao Di was playing with buttons on her father's shoulder and didn't hear anything.
All she felt was that her father's shoulders were so broad and strong.
It feels so comfortable leaning against it.
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