After arranging everything, Chen Yu went to a mobile medical vehicle and asked a doctor accompanying the army, "How is Qi Xiaowei doing now?"
"Reporting to the General, Minister Qi is out of danger but remains in a deep coma. Our medical team has conducted a comprehensive examination and emergency surgery, successfully stabilizing his vital signs. He is currently lying in the intensive care unit, receiving 24-hour monitoring and treatment." The doctor reported on Qi Xiaowei's condition in detail, his tone revealing a hint of fatigue but even more so, confidence in the patient's recovery.
Chen Yu nodded slightly upon hearing this, patted the other person on the shoulder, and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Just then, Qiao Meng and Yang Yue came over from the sled RV.
Chen Yu frowned: "Didn't I tell you to go back to the base with Chen Zhan and the others first?"
The team included not only the "Tianyu Base" legion, but also a group of technical personnel brought from Xidu. To ensure their safety, Chen Yu specially arranged for Shen Zhan, the deputy minister of the Armed Forces Department, to lead a group of elite soldiers to escort them back to the base first.
He also specifically instructed Qiao Meng and Yang Yue to return with them first, since as non-combatants, there was no point in them staying behind.
Faced with Chen Yu's questioning, Qiao Meng lowered her head and remained silent.
Yang Yue raised her head, her face defiant, and said, "I'm not your subordinate, what right do you have to tell me what to do?"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Meng looked at Yang Yue with surprise. She didn't understand why Yang Yue dared to contradict Chen Yu so directly.
Standing next to Chen Yu, Lin Lele quietly gave Yang Yue a thumbs up, her eyes sparkling with admiration and encouragement.
Chen Yu frowned even more deeply upon seeing this, but he did not get angry. He sighed and said, "Alright, things have come to this. Since you have chosen to stay, you must obey my orders. Do not wander around. The cultists here are cannibals!"
Qiao Meng nodded repeatedly, then looked at Chen Yu with hope and said, "Mr. Chen Yu, you must be hungry, right? Yueyue and I prepared dinner on the way here."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu glanced at Yang Yue with some surprise. He wasn't surprised by Qiao Meng's thoughtfulness, but Yang Yue's involvement in preparing dinner was truly unexpected.
Chen Yu looked away, nodded, and said, "Okay, let's eat first then."
He then strode towards the sled caravan.
After getting into the vehicle and changing out of his combat uniform, Qiao Meng had already prepared his meal. He picked up his chopsticks and was about to start eating.
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and turned to Lin Lele, saying, "Go and call Li Hongling over."
Lin Lele had just picked up a piece of meat and was about to put it in her mouth when she heard the task Chen Yu had given her. She pouted a little in dissatisfaction, but she could only put down her chopsticks, change her clothes, and go out to call for help.
"Chen Yu, who is this Li Hongling you mentioned? Is she someone from the 'militia group'?" Yang Yue asked, puzzled.
“She is a new member of our ‘Tianyu Base’, the leader of this group of kids, and the person they trust the most,” Chen Yu said truthfully.
"A woman?" Yang Yue asked suspiciously.
"Ah. Yeah, what's wrong?" Chen Yu said matter-of-factly.
"Is it pretty?" Yang Yue's face was somewhat gloomy.
"She's alright, quite pretty." Chen Yu answered without much thought. Putting aside the fact that Li Hongling had lost an arm, she was indeed quite good-looking.
"You..." Yang Yue gritted her teeth in anger, slightly opening her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but couldn't find the right words for a moment.
“Mr. Chen Yu has always valued talent. Since she is a newly joined team leader at the base, it is only right to have her have a meal with us,” Qiao Meng interjected at the right time, breaking the tense atmosphere.
Just then, a rustling sound came from outside the car.
Lin Lele led Li Hongling into the sled caravan.
Looking at the people in the car, Li Hongling seemed a little uneasy.
"Hehe, Hongling, don't be shy, sit down." Chen Yu smiled and gestured for Li Hongling to sit down. His gentle attitude made Li Hongling feel at ease.
Qiao Meng also stood up and warmly arranged a seat for Li Hongling, and prepared bowls and chopsticks for her.
Li Hongling nodded politely to express her gratitude, but did not touch her chopsticks.
Upon seeing this, Chen Yu's heart stirred. He had not considered things thoroughly and had overlooked the fact that Li Hongling's arms were inconvenient.
He was about to say something to Qiao Meng when Yang Yue spoke up: "You, Chen Yu, you take every pretty girl you see into your car. You already have two women with you and you're still not satisfied, are you?"
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent. Qiao Meng's eyes widened, and she was somewhat at a loss for words.
Lin Lele's eyes scanned the people in the car, as if trying to confirm which two women Yang Yue was referring to.
Li Hongling looked bitter. She knew Yang Yue had misunderstood. She knew her own situation best. She was already a cripple. How could Chen Yu possibly be interested in her?
Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly slammed his hand heavily on the table and roared, "Shut up! Yang Yue, have I been too kind to you?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Yue's eyes immediately reddened: "Chen Yu, you bastard, put your pants on..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu was immediately exasperated and quickly stopped Yang Yue: "Don't talk nonsense here. I think you're just being unreasonable!"
Yang Yue wanted to argue, but the next second, she froze.
Li Hongling raised her "arms," and two sleeves slid down, revealing two simple wooden "arms" to everyone.
She never imagined that Li Hongling would lose both arms, a reality that made her previous words seem particularly harsh and ignorant.
"Yang Yue, you've gone too far! Hong Ling lost both arms protecting the children, and you still say such things!" Lin Lele, who had watched the drama unfold, stepped forward, looking indignant.
"I...I...I'm sorry." Yang Yue's voice trembled, her eyes filled with shock and apology.
Li Hongling smiled slightly, a smile that concealed a hint of bitterness and strength: "It's okay, I've started to get used to it these past few days."
However, Lin Lele persisted, saying, "I never expected you to be this kind of best friend. I really misjudged you..."
"Alright, let's eat!" Chen Yu interrupted Lin Lele's attempt to kick someone when they were down. Yang Yue already knew she was wrong, there was no need to keep harping on it.
Then, Chen Yu looked at Qiao Meng: "Qiao, you are more attentive, so I'll trouble you to take care of Miss Hongling, help her pick up food or hand her something if she needs it."
Qiao Meng immediately nodded: "Yes, yes, I will take good care of Hong Ling."
As she spoke, she gently handed the chopsticks in her hand to Li Hongling, and carefully placed a few easy-to-eat dishes on the plate in front of her.
Li Hongling glanced at Qiao Meng gratefully and said softly, "Thank you."
Seeing this, Chen Yu nodded in satisfaction and continued eating, but the atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed than before.
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