Upon hearing the captain's words, Lin Qing looked at the young soldier. By the light of the campfire, Lin Qing could see that the young soldier's arm was wrapped in a white bandage, with bright red blood seeping through it.
"Captain, you can have mine, I'm full!"
"Captain, you can have mine. I don't eat much."
...
Seeing that their captain had given his food to the young soldier, the other team members all offered their own rations to their captain.
"Alright, everyone stop arguing. Let's all eat our own food. I still have some left."
After saying that, the captain held up a sweet potato the size of his fist, then lowered his head and began to wolf it down.
Seeing these young soldiers, Lin Qing felt a pang of inexplicable sorrow. They looked to be only in their early twenties, yet they already shouldered the heavy responsibility of defending their country. On this desolate plateau, they not only faced harsh natural conditions but also had to be prepared to deal with potential threats at any time. And today was the second day of the Lunar New Year; not only could they not return to their warm homes, but they were even deferring to each other over a piece of sweet potato.
“Brother Nanxun, look at them…” Lin Qing’s voice choked with emotion as she pointed at the young soldiers, her eyes glistening with tears of gratitude.
Gu Nanxun sensed Lin Qing's feelings and gently patted her hand to show his understanding.
He had experienced such hardships before. It was common for soldiers to suffer from hunger and cold while serving outside, especially during times of disaster. Although the country would try its best to ensure that the soldiers were well-fed and warmly clothed, there were times when the country was powerless to do so.
"Is there anything we can do for them?" Lin Qing asked, hoping to do her part, even if it was just a little.
Gu Nanxun thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "We still have some food in our space, we can send some over to them."
Lin Qing immediately nodded in agreement; Gu Nanxun's idea was the same as hers.
They quietly took out some food from the space, including rice, flour, some canned food, dried meat, dried fish, as well as some frostbite cream, gloves, scarves and other warm items.
Gu Nanxun carefully drove the hovercar, trying not to attract attention, and placed the supplies in a hidden spot near the camp. Then he quickly entered his spatial dimension, wrote a letter on his computer, and put it among the supplies.
"I hope this can help them," Lin Qing said softly. She knew that these supplies might be just a drop in the bucket for these soldiers, but she hoped that they could at least bring them some warmth, at least allow these young soldiers to have enough to eat in this cold year, and let them have a New Year without going hungry.
After everything was settled, Gu Nanxun picked up a stone and handed it to Lin Qing. Then he started the hovercar and rose to a high place, where Lin Qing threw the stone towards the supplies.
"Who goes there!"
The sound of the stones caught the soldiers' attention, and they quickly prepared for defense. However, after a long time, there was still no movement, so a young soldier was ordered to go forward and check.
The young soldier cautiously approached the source of the sound, gripping his weapon tightly, ready to deal with any potential threat. However, when he saw what was on the ground, a look of surprise lit up his eyes.
"Captain, come and see!" The young soldier's voice trembled slightly. He rubbed his eyes, then tried to open them wide, staring in disbelief at the supplies in front of him.
The captain and the other soldiers quickly gathered around when they heard the little soldier's cries. They saw the grain and canned food on the ground, as well as a letter.
On this desolate plateau, these supplies were like a treasure fallen from the sky, filling them with immense joy.
The captain carefully picked up the letter, opened it, and began to read. In the letter, Gu Nanxun did not reveal his identity, but simply wrote: "Dear soldiers, you have worked hard. These supplies are a small token of our appreciation, and we hope they will help you get through this cold New Year. Please take care of yourselves; the motherland and the people thank you."
After reading the letter, tears welled up in the captain's eyes, and his voice choked with emotion: "Comrades, this was sent by kind-hearted people. They know how hard we work, and this is their support and encouragement for us."
The soldiers huddled together, tears welling in their eyes. As they looked at the supplies, each of them wore an expression of emotion and gratitude.
They knew that these supplies were more than just food; they represented the people's care and support for them, and affirmation of their dedication to their posts.
"Captain, what should we do?" the young soldier asked, his eyes shining with excitement.
The captain thought for a moment, then looked at the soldiers surrounding him and said loudly, "Get the pots and cook! We'll eat as much as we want today, eat our fill!"
"Great! Time to cook..." The soldiers cheered instantly upon hearing this, and the cheers carried far and wide for a long time. Lin Qing suddenly felt that the surroundings were getting warmer.
Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing watched all this silently from their hovercar in the distance. They saw the smiles on the soldiers' faces and watched them busily preparing dinner with satisfaction.
Lin Qing suddenly felt a surge of satisfaction and happiness. Looking at the soldiers below, a smile spread across her face. She suddenly realized that tonight's trip had become meaningful.
"Brother Nanxun, I know what we need to do next!"
Lin Qing said to Gu Nanxun with an excited expression.
Gu Nanxun reached out and patted Lin Qing's head, saying with a smile, "Okay, I'll go with you."
Ouch!
Suddenly, Lin Qing clutched her stomach and cried out.
"What's wrong, Qingqing? Does your stomach hurt?" Hearing Lin Qing's exclamation, Gu Nanxun hurriedly supported Lin Qing in a panic and looked at her stomach.
"I'm fine, Nanxun, don't worry, it's just the baby moving!" Lin Qing patted Gu Nanxun's arm, looked up and smiled at him.
Gu Nanxun reached out and touched Lin Qing's belly: "Maybe our baby agrees with Mom's suggestion!"
...
As night deepened, the soldiers rested quietly by the campfire, while Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing continued their journey in their hovercar.
But this time, their journey was no longer aimless. That night, they traversed the entire Tibetan region, leaving warmth in camp after camp. They also moved many soldiers on night watch to tears.
Many years later, the soldiers who fought that night could still recall the emotions they felt, the hot, snow-white rice they ate that evening, and the delicious canned food and incredibly fragrant jerky.
When they described it to their descendants, they said, "That dinner was the most delicious meal I've ever eaten in my life."
...
However, Gu Nanxun and Lin Qing were unaware of all this. Lin Qing did not find her elder brother that night, but she traveled all over the Tibetan region, leaving behind a great deal of food.
She knew that some of this food would inevitably end up in her older brother's mouth.
Lin Qing was eventually carried back by Gu Nanxun. Exhausted, Lin Qing fell asleep directly in the hovercar, and Gu Nanxun carried her to bed. As Lin Qing lay on the bed, she couldn't help but smile, probably having a sweet dream...
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