After lunch and a short rest, the two people and their dog continued their journey towards the beach where they had planned to camp.
Looking out from the mountaintop at the nearby sea, they hurried and finally arrived at their campsite before sunset.
Liv prepared dinner, while Xia Yu set up the tent in the afterglow of the setting sun.
The two rainforest camouflage military individual tents have undergone multiple infrared protection processes, so even drones flying overhead cannot detect them. However, if a fire is lit next to them, they will be completely exposed.
So what if they're exposed? They're out hiking and camping, not infiltrating behind enemy lines. Of course, they can do whatever makes them comfortable.
Safety is not a concern at all. Seventy percent of the company's employees are scattered around the area, and most of the less than one hundred members of the São Tomé Coast Guard have also been deployed to prevent fishermen from trespassing into the waters near Tiniosáche.
It's not that we don't allow them to fish, but it's that it's quite dangerous here.
After dinner, Xia Yu volunteered to wash the dishes.
Liv slumped in the camping chair, feeling a sense of mental satisfaction after physical exhaustion.
This is the kind of leisure life she wants outside of work. If her brother were here, well… well, he would definitely complain.
Hans's personality is very similar to Hannah's; he likes to stay at home on holidays, while she is more like her father.
"What are you thinking about so seriously?"
After washing the cooking utensils and dishes, Xia Yu returned and asked Liv, who was in a daze.
"It's nothing, I just feel like I'm really enjoying this moment."
"We should enjoy ourselves. When we get to Mari, there's only sand, no beach."
Xia Yu sat down and said.
It's not that it's a downer; this is just how it is at PMC. Every deployment requires complete concentration. The ever-changing scenery is just an embellishment to the monotonous routine. The main focus is still on getting the guys to survive and make money.
“I understand, Xia. You can trust my expertise. I’m very good at scalpel surgery, hemostasis, debridement, and amputation. My teacher said I also have a talent for limb replantation. And you know I can handle a gun too.”
Liv said it frankly yet subtly.
For a battlefield medic, saving the lives of the wounded is the first priority, and if conditions permit, ensuring their limbs remain intact is also a priority.
Then there's protecting herself. She doesn't know if it's just her imagination, but during several combat operations where she provided medical support, she always felt that she could do a better job than them if she picked up a gun.
This is not an illusion; bullets fired from an AK by a child are just as deadly as those fired by an adult.
Firearms have largely eliminated differences in combat strength between individuals. With her superior shooting instincts and ability to use her brain in combat, Liv's fighting power should not be underestimated.
There are many soldiers with strong combat capabilities, but very few battlefield medics with strong combat capabilities.
"Yes, I know, but I still love the way you hold a scalpel."
Xia Yu shared his opinion.
He's already got a cheat code, so he's squeezing all of his wife's fighting power out of him. The guys at the company would rather Liv save their "dog lives" in critical moments than have her holding a gun and charging in with them.
What
He likes me.
After hearing Xia Yu's words, Liv felt a little confused.
So, was the boss confessing his feelings, or did she misunderstand and imagine he was just being presumptuous?
It's not so much that I'm being presumptuous, but there's a slight misunderstanding. After all, just this one sentence is a bit too informal.
“Your brother also mentioned this to me. Your situation might seem a bit strange in a peaceful and stable social environment, but in Jihuo Defense, in Afica, it’s actually an advantage.”
Xia Yu said to himself.
It's a good opportunity to talk things out now, so that Liv won't have any lingering resentment.
"So there's no need to worry. Just focus on your daily work. If you encounter a crisis, don't hesitate to pick up your gun and empty the magazine. Who knows, I might even need your protection!"
At this point, Xia Yu couldn't help but laugh.
Yes, he only has some talent in vehicles and sniping. For close to medium range shooting, he relies on the Christmas tree (a reference to a specific shooting technique). As for his gun feel, he might develop some skill after firing hundreds of thousands of bullets.
"Are you kidding me? You don't need me to protect you, you're so strong."
Liv was pleased to hear this, but she still said it aloud.
"Liv, don't get confused. I just have some skills. I was eliminated in the initial selection for special forces in individual combat. That's a real black mark on my record."
Dark history is just something to talk about. If the relationship isn't right, who knows your past, how can they grasp your present, or participate in your future?
“I know, my brother told me that you were so naive when you were young, you would believe even a fake map.”
Without hesitation, Liv sold her brother.
"I'll settle the score with that meerkat guy later. But if you're talking about naivety, college students are bound to be a little trusting. They'll get a taste of life's harsh realities."
Maintaining curiosity and skepticism about the world, even if you're not as prudent (or cunning) as him, at least makes you less likely to be fooled.
"It seems you have a lot of feelings about this, no wonder you're so successful."
Liv said with emotion.
"Although I'm not standing very high, I won't deny that I'm successful. I just want to find someone to share this success with me now."
Xia Yu glanced at his watch, stood up, and said.
What does he mean?
Just as Liv sensed that something was off, Xia Yu reached out his hand to her.
Give me your hand, and I'll show you a surprise.
She wanted to say something, but couldn't utter a word, and obediently handed over her hands.
With a gentle pull, Xia Yu lifted Liv up, and the two of them went to the beach together.
Without the pollution of artificial light sources, the sky is filled with twinkling stars and the Milky Way, which is very beautiful, but there is something even more beautiful.
"emission!"
"emission!"
Kuhn and Christian, located at points B and C respectively, issued combat orders at the same time.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh"
With 40 launch tubes arranged in a horizontal and 10 vertical configuration, two BM-21 Hail rocket launchers roared in unison, firing 122mm 9M22S thermite rockets loaded in their tubes one after another.
"Cough cough cough"
"The boss is spending too much. 80 rounds of 9m22s, that's over ten thousand dollars a round. Add in other expenses, and it's over a million dollars gone."
Mariano remarked with emotion.
Isn't it enough to just throw flowers at a girl? That's how he won over his wife.
"What's the boss's net worth? What's your net worth? Once the museum business is on track, the boss can afford to burn through this million."
Old Ke turned his head and said.
Sure enough, it had to be a museum, otherwise everyone would have reminded Xia Yu to be careful.
The strike operations of Jihuo Defense are more about projecting influence; they don't seem to be very profitable, or rather, the money that's publicly known is all being used by Xia Yu to acquire new equipment.
Now that the museum project is making money, he has to use some of it to enjoy himself.
Most of the employees expressed their understanding. Only Mariano, who was used to hardship, felt it was a bit extravagant. But after launching 80 thermite bombs, even if he was reluctant, he had to say, "It feels so good!"
The rocket engine continues to propel the projectile to a maximum speed of 690 m/s, after which it flies by inertia.
Look there.
Xia Yu pointed to the distant sky and said.
Liv opened her eyes wide, but there was nothing there!
Just as she was wondering.
"Bang bang bang"
Explosions echoed through the night sky, and countless "starlight" showered down, like a falling galaxy.
"This, this is..."
"Bang bang bang"
More stars slowly fell after exploding, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.
"Bang!"
Another 9mm 22s detonated the 9N510 warhead, igniting 180 hexagonal prisms and scattering them into every corner of the sky.
The magnesium alloy cartridge case contains 68.7% thermite, 29% barium nitrate, 2% sulfur, and 0.3% binder, releasing a high temperature of 2500 degrees Celsius and a dazzling light at this moment.
"80 by 180, this 'star' is what I mean by surprise. They are beautiful and deadly, just like the world I live in, which is exciting yet full of danger, with opportunities and challenges coexisting."
Xia Yu put his arm around Liv's shoulder and whispered in her ear.
"So Liv, I like you. Would you like to come into my world?"
After embarking on the path of PMC, he could no longer return to the world of ordinary people, nor could he find an ordinary girl to spend his life with.
Now, under this starry sky, he extended an invitation to Liv.
"I, I do."
Liv said with excitement and determination.
The endless starlight reflected in her pupils converged into Xia Yu at this moment, and nothing else.
No woman can resist the glittering starlight, but once the passion fades, are most people truly ready to step into this kind of life?
The answer is no, as Clive has thought about it seriously.
Coming to Afika to participate in Doctors Without Borders was not only for humanitarian medical assistance, but also because she didn't want to set foot in the ordinary world.
Dad is like this, my brother is like this, and she is like this too; only Mom seems a little more normal.
Two people from completely different worlds coming together caused a tragedy for their parents. Liv, who had thought about this, felt that she might end up alone, but Xia Yu's appearance changed everything.
Now that he has taken the initiative, she doesn't need to hesitate at all.
At this moment, no words are needed. The two people, gazing at each other, intertwined their figures under the starlight.
Is this what a girl's lips feel like?
Most contacts end as soon as they begin, and this is the first time Xia Yu has made progress to this point. Indeed, no amount of theory can compare to practice.
It's really not easy. He said goodbye to being single before the age of 30. As for whether he can become a father before the age of 30, he thinks it shouldn't be too difficult.
I'll go back to China at the end of the year to complete the formalities and get the certificate to work.
…………
Achoo!
Inside the barracks, Hans turned up the air conditioning a bit; he seemed to be catching a cold.
"Beep beep beep"
The satellite phone suddenly rang; it was on his end.
That's right, the signal is bad inside, so Domi went out to answer the phone. Now that the phone is ringing, it's obviously his.
Hans picked it up and saw that it was Kuhn's number.
"Sergeant, you finally decided to contact me. Have you set off yet?"
He went to the window, answered the phone, and rattled off a whole string of words first.
"Hey, Mongoose, there's something I need to tell you."
Kuhn carefully crafted his words.
Hans couldn't be kept in the dark about this, and Xia Yu said the same thing, but the heavy responsibility was handed over to him, the old train commander.
"Just tell me what's on your mind, I'm listening!"
Hans was unaware of the seriousness of the problem.
"Um... your sister is dating the boss, I mean, in a romantic relationship, you know what I mean."
"This, this, this is a bit sudden, they're together."
Hans's eyes widened, his tone incredulous.
Yes, just now.
"I understand, thank you for telling me, sergeant."
After hanging up the phone, Hans felt a bit conflicted.
Although he had jokingly said he would introduce his sister to the boss, he had a bad feeling when his sister unexpectedly joined Jihuo Defense.
Well, he should be happy. His boss is handsome, rich, has no bad habits, and is loyal in relationships. Liv made the right choice in choosing him. But his younger sister, whom he and his mother raised single-handedly, has fallen in love with his boss and become his boss's wife. It's really complicated.
But if you think about it more, you'll understand. After all, your younger sister is growing up and will eventually fall in love and get married.
It would be better if the other party knew him well, but the combination of his older brother and his father-like mindset led to his current situation.
My little cornflower, just like that, was trampled on.
No, he has to have a drink.
Hans took his wallet and went next door to find his instructor.
There's no alcohol for sale here openly; if you want some, you have to find someone to bring you some. We happened to run into Domi, so we dragged him along too.
"What? Mr. He's in love with Ms. Begonia Rabbit?"
Upon hearing this news, Domi demonstrated what it means to be shocked as a Black person.
"You seem even more surprised than I am."
Hans downed a whole bottle of beer and asked Domi.
"No, it's just that I need to prepare for my wedding."
"Pfft, this development is a bit abrupt!"
Upon hearing Domi's words, Hans spat out a mouthful of beer.
“I told my dad that if he gets married, then I can get married too, but I don’t want to get married yet!”
"No rush, they're just dating."
Hans comforted Domi.
He felt much better instantly because the worst was yet to come.
Wait a minute, how come everyone in the Weasel crew is either dating and preparing to get married, or not dating but preparing to get married, while he, the oldest, is still single.
A shut-in doesn't need a woman, at least not him.
Before meeting the person you like, most people are stubborn. Xia Yu was also stubborn before, but in the end, didn't he still make a decisive move?
The next morning, after making a simple breakfast and filling their stomachs, the two walked for two hours to the helicopter, started the engine, and took off to catch up with the St. Paul, which had already sailed seventy or eighty nautical miles past São Tomé and Príncipe.
"Bang bang bang"
As soon as the two got off the plane, they were showered with confetti by the company's employees, followed by a chorus of cheers.
The boss has picked the flower of concentrated fire defense, so we must celebrate and share in the joy.
Liv wasn't shy at all and accepted everyone's blessings generously.
Since she wasn't their biological sister, they quickly accepted Liv's transformation into the proprietress.
Xia Yu benefited the most from this, as he could now openly delegate many tasks to Liv.
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