Chapter 1: Going up the mountain.
The snow is coming earlier this year.
There were two consecutive rainstorms just as November began, and the northwest land was covered with white.
After breakfast, Xu Ge followed Luo Shan to the camp gate with his backpack on his back.
Liu Guoping was standing outside smoking. Seeing the two men approaching, he handed them a cigarette case and said, "The car hasn't arrived yet. Wait a moment."
Xu Ge reached out and took two cigarettes, handed one to Luo Shan, then took out a lighter and lit one for himself.
"Give me one too!"
Seeing Xu Ge about to put the lighter into his pocket, Luo Shan couldn't help but say something.
Both his hands were carrying Xu Ge's luggage, and he had no free time.
Bang!
Only then did Xu Ge put the lighter to Luo Shan's mouth and help him light the cigarette.
Seeing this, Liu Guoping immediately gave Xu Ge a thumbs-up: "Well done! Even lighting a cigarette is more handsome than others!"
Xu Ge exhaled a puff of smoke and stared at the snow outside in a daze.
Liu Guoping and Luo Shan looked at each other, and a complicated look flashed in their eyes.
"Xu Ge, did you pack this backpack yourself? I was wondering why it's so neat!" Liu Guoping made small talk, walked over to Xu Ge and patted the backpack on his back, "It's still so sturdy!"
Xu Ge casually flicked the cigarette butt into the snow in the distance and turned to look at Liu Guoping: "Company Commander, I'm not dumb. You don't have to find new ways to praise me every day."
"Hahaha! No, no, I'm telling the truth! Hahaha!" Liu Guoping laughed awkwardly.
But I felt relieved.
Just be willing to speak up!
He still remembered that when this kid was sick in the recruit company, he got better after just a few words of praise from him.
Therefore, whenever Liu Guoping saw Xu Ge not speaking, he would find ways to come over and praise him.
Xu Ge said nothing and looked at the road to the right.
Liu Guoping followed his gaze and saw a military vehicle approaching. He immediately said, "Here comes the vehicle!"
Luo Shan immediately went to the roadside with his luggage.
squeak!
The car stopped. Du Hu and Guo Yuanshuai were sitting in the front seat. Bai Hu, sitting in the back seat, leaned over the window and barked at Xu Ge, "Woof!"
"Get in the car!" Guo Yuanshuai waved with a smile.
Luo Shan opened the trunk and put Xu Ge's luggage in it, while Liu Guoping stuffed half a pack of cigarettes into Xu Ge's pocket: "Take this and smoke it on the road!"
Xu Ge did not respond. He opened the car door and was about to get in, but suddenly remembered something and turned around to walk into the camp.
Guo Yuanshuai quickly called out to him, "Ge Bao, where are you going?"
Xu Ge turned around and said, "Aren't Su Liujun and the other two in the hospital? It's getting cold now. I'll bring their coats over."
Luo Shan and Liu Guoping both stood there without saying a word.
Guo Yuanshuai got out of the car, walked over and pulled Xu Ge into the car.
"You're mistaken! Su Liujun, Wang Lin, and Liu Senlin have already been discharged and returned home. Hurry and get in the car."
"Is that so?" Xu Ge tilted his head and thought for a moment, muttering, "These guys are really something. They didn't even tell me they were discharged from the army."
Bang!
Liu Guoping closed the car door and looked at Luo Shan. "When we get to the hospital, go see the instructor and tell him to get out of here right away. Damn, I'm the only one handling all the big and small things in the company right now."
Luo Shan nodded: "I understand!"
"Du Hu, drive slowly on the road, don't be in a hurry!"
"Got it, Captain!"
"Okay, let's go!"
Buzz!
The car started and began to drive towards the national highway, pressing the snow.
. . .
. . .
Crash!
The tires equipped with anti-skid chains rolled up the ice and snow on the ground and sped along the national highway.
In the car, the white tiger stood on its hind legs between Xu Ge's legs, with its front legs resting on his thighs, and raised its head to look at Xu Ge curiously.
Xu Ge reached out and touched Baihu's head. The other party immediately put his head on Xu Ge's thigh, but his eyes rolled around, as if wondering why this guy was no longer being a jerk?
When they were about to arrive at Kangxiwada Pass, the other three people in the car became nervous.
Luo Shan leaned forward, blocking Xu Ge's left side of the view, while Guo Yuanshuai turned his head to chat with Xu Ge.
"Ge Bao, are you hungry?"
"I'm not hungry. I just finished breakfast not long ago." Xu Ge replied casually.
"We arrived in Night City around one o'clock, which is lunchtime." Guo Yuanshuai continued, "What do you want to eat? The deputy squad leader will treat you at noon!"
Xu Ge thought about it carefully and said, "I want to eat the hot dry noodles made by my sister-in-law."
Guo Yuanshuai: ...
"Your sister-in-law won't be here until the end of the year. How about I ask her to bring some extra hot dry noodles this time?"
Xu Ge: "And sour beans!"
"No problem, hahaha!" Guo Yuanshuai laughed. "If your sister-in-law knew you cared so much about the hot dry noodles she made, she would be so happy!"
Beep beep!
At this time, the car reached the top of the mountain, and a military truck coming towards us suddenly honked its horn rhythmically.
Xu Ge was curious. He stretched his neck to look to the left and muttered to himself, "Why is this car honking?"
Luo Shan quickly leaned forward, blocking the left window, and said, "Hey, isn't this the time to say hello when meeting someone?"
Xu Ge didn't believe it: "If you meet a car and say hello, wouldn't it be enough to just honk? But that car..."
Du Hu suddenly said, "Xu Ge, have you seen the wound on Baihu's hind legs healed?"
"Baihu's leg is injured? When did it happen?" Xu Ge was stunned for a moment, then immediately lowered his head and began to search carefully on Baihu's leg.
White Tiger: ???
Buzz!
Du Hu stepped on the accelerator, and the car quickly crossed the pass and started to go downhill.
The other three people in the car finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Where is the injury? Why can't I see it?" Xu Ge asked curiously.
"Woo-woof!"
The white tiger was a little annoyed by being pulled, so it jumped up and threw itself into Xu Ge's arms, changing to a more comfortable position.
Du Hu: "Oh, it may have healed. It's okay, just a minor injury."
Xu Ge nodded: "That's fine, scare me!"
At noon, the car drove into Night City. Guo Yuanshuai took everyone to a restaurant that sold pilaf for a big meal, and then rushed directly to the hospital.
As soon as the four people and the dog got out of the car, they saw Lin Wan, who was wearing a white coat and waiting on the steps.
"The deputy squad leader is here!"
Lin Wan came over, greeted everyone with a smile, took Xu Ge's hand and started walking inside, "Have you eaten?"
"We've eaten. The class vice-chairman treated us to pilaf!"
Xu Ge sniffed and whispered, "Did you wear perfume today?"
Lin Wan blushed and glared at him, "You really have a dog's nose!"
"Doctor Lin, where is our instructor?" Luo Shan asked from behind.
Lin Wan: "Instructor Jiang is on the third floor of the inpatient department. I went to see him yesterday and he's recovering very well!"
"How can it not be okay? I've been in the hospital for almost half a year!" Luo Shan complained.
The few of them chatted as they walked and soon got into the elevator. Xu Ge pressed the top button as if he was familiar with the place.
The top floor is the psychology department. There are not many people there, so everyone went directly to the room at the end of the corridor.
"Go in and wait for me. I'll chat with the deputy squad leader and the others." Lin Wan looked at Xu Ge and said softly, "Be good, just like before."
"Um!"
Xu Ge nodded and pushed the door open.
Snap!
The door closed automatically, isolating the sounds from inside and outside.
Phew!!!
Guo Yuanshuai and the other two breathed a sigh of relief; they had finally brought the person here safely!
Lin Wan looked grateful and whispered, "Thank you everyone! You've all worked so hard!"
Du Hu, holding Bai Hu, smiled bitterly and said, "You don't know, when we crossed Kangxiwada Pass today..."
"Shh!"
Lin Wan quickly made a gesture to silence everyone, indicating that everyone should go to a rest area further away.
The three of them also looked serious, remembering that Xu Ge's hearing was different from that of ordinary people. Even though it was a soundproof ward, he might be able to hear it.
The rest area was at the other end of the corridor. Only after arriving here did Lin Wan feel relieved and gestured for the three of them to sit down.
"Who is Xu Ge living with now?"
Luo Shan raised his hand: "Follow me, we are living in the Class 9 dormitory now."
"Thank you for your hard work!"
Lin Wan thanked him and then asked, "Does his flashbacks still appear frequently?"
. . .
. . .
The room is large but simply furnished.
There is a table, a sofa chair, a treatment bed, some medical equipment, and the heating temperature is also very suitable.
The walls around were a soothing white, and the blue floor-length curtains blocked out the world outside the window. Xu Ge's heart inexplicably became quiet.
There was a pair of clean slippers at the door. Xu Ge put them on, took off all his clothes, and walked into the bathroom.
The temperature of the water heater has been adjusted, various toiletries are placed inside, and familiar smells are everywhere.
Wow! Wow!
Xu Ge skillfully turned on the shower, washed his body carefully, and then changed into the thick bathrobe prepared for him by Lin Wan. After coming out, he lay down on the sofa chair and slowly closed his eyes.
In the rest area, Lin Wan was still asking Xu Ge about the situation in the past half month. The three of them answered in detail, and Baihu lay on the ground obediently.
"It seems like the situation is indeed much better than it was three months ago!" Lin Wan said with relief, "I can probably reduce the dosage appropriately."
Guo Yuanshuai immediately asked, "Xiao Wan, since Xu Ge's condition is improving, is it necessary to let him go up the mountain?"
Lin Wan was stunned for a moment: "Is there something wrong? Xu Ge doesn't want to?"
"No, I asked him if he wanted to go, and he said no problem. I also said hello to my old comrade Zhou Qiang."
Guo Yuanshuai sighed, "The mountain will be closed due to heavy snow soon. I'm worried that Xu Ge won't be able to adapt to staying in the mountains!"
Lin Wan's eyes showed a hint of pity, but it was soon replaced by a look of determination. He said seriously:
"Deputy Class Leader, Xu Ge has now selectively forgotten the relevant memories. This is the result of his brain's protective mechanism intervening. Furthermore, Xu Ge's perception is particularly sensitive and he is easily stimulated!
Under these circumstances, he was no longer suitable for group living in the Sixth Company. My teacher and I spent a long time discussing this treatment plan before deciding on it. Letting him go up the mountain would be very helpful for his condition!
"I know, but...but I just can't bear to do it!" Guo Yuanshuai murmured.
Luo Shan looked at Lin Wan and said, "Doctor Lin, you are an expert in this field. Can you tell me if there is a good chance that Xu Ge will get better?"
Lin Wan said without hesitation, "According to the current data from around the world, the probability of recovery is one in three, but I have confidence in Xu Ge, and he has confidence in me too. I think his success rate must be over 30%!"
"That's good! That's good!" Luo Shan nodded repeatedly. "You're the expert, I'll follow your lead in everything!"
"Okay, then I'll go in first. You can go see Instructor Jiang first. The treatment won't be over so soon." Lin Wan stood up.
The three of them also stood up: "Then you go ahead and take a look at the inpatient department!"
"good!"
Lin Wan came to the innermost part, pushed the door open, and locked it with a click.
Xu Ge, who was lying on the sofa, opened his eyes: "I can't sleep if you don't come... It's not that I can't sleep, it's just that I wake up easily."
Lin Wan took off his white coat and jacket, walked over and held Xu Ge in his arms, and said softly, "Shall we get started?"
"Um!"
A few hours later, Xu Ge opened his eyes.
He stood up and covered Lin Wan with a bathrobe, then went into the bathroom to take a shower. When he came out, Lin Wan had woken up at some point and was sitting on the sofa waiting for him.
"Hurry up and put on some clothes, don't catch a cold!"
"Um!"
Xu Ge put on his clothes and came over to sit next to Lin Wan. Lin Wan leaned on his shoulder and asked softly, "Did you dream?"
"Well, I dreamed about some scary things and some people I didn't recognize!"
"Don't be afraid, that's all fake, or it's something that has already happened. Aren't you fine now?"
"Did you guys talk about my condition outside before?" Xu Ge rubbed his cheek against Lin Wan's hair. "How long do I have to take medicine? When will I no longer need treatment?"
Lin Wan reached out and cupped Xu Ge's face, looking at him. "Xu Ge, you have to believe me. I'm one of the top five psychologists in this field in our country. I can definitely make you feel better!"
"Yes! Of course I believe you!" Xu Ge kissed Lin Wan's forehead, "So I agreed to transfer to the logistics department as the deputy squad leader."
Lin Wan suppressed his emotions and said with a smile: "This is all temporary. You will be well again soon. You will be able to come back to us when the time comes!"
"I know. I'm very obedient now and will try my best to cooperate with you."
"My Xu Ge is the best!"
"So after I go up the mountain, do I still have to come here every two weeks?"
"No, you're starting to get better now. I'll tell you when to come in advance, and you don't have to take the medicine every day. Once every three days will be enough."
Xu Ge smiled: "Great, then I can continue training after I recover, right?"
"Yes!" Lin Wan nodded heavily, "That day will come soon!"
Xu Ge stood up: "Should I leave?"
"Um!"
Lin Wan also stood up and kissed him on the face.
"Go ahead, the deputy class leader and the others are waiting for you outside... By the way, my uncle and aunt have called me, so remember to reply to their messages often."
"Know!"
Xu Ge nodded, walked to the door and started putting on his shoes.
Lin Wan, who was tidying up the sofa with his head down, suddenly remembered something and called out, "Xu Ge, in this world, everyone must have a place where they can always place their soul.
This place can be a person, a thing, or even a hobby. Do you have one?"
Xu Ge didn't even raise his head: "Of course I have one, it's the army!"
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