Chapter 275: Returning To The Team, Awards Ceremony
He admitted that yesterday when he told Xiao Fei the time of his discharge from the hospital, he indeed hoped that Xiao Fei could come to see him off today.
He himself didn’t know what the specific reason was.
At that time, his mind heated up and he blurted out that sentence.
“Will she come today?”
After folding the quilt and packing his clothes, Chang Ning sat on the stool and frequently looked toward the entrance, as if that graceful figure would appear in the next second.
Time passed minute by minute, and it was time for him to leave.
The base where Wolf Fang was stationed was far from the General Hospital, and if he left late, he wouldn’t even make it back to the base for dinner.
“Sigh~”
Chang Ning sighed, his eyes full of disappointment.
He didn’t know why he felt uncomfortable because Xiao Fei didn’t come.
Could it be that he really liked Xiao Fei, that lively and clever girl?
How could that be possible!
Chang Ning rejected this correct answer in his heart; in his view, they had known each other for too short a time and didn’t understand each other.
On such a basis, would the two of them like each other?
Chang Ning didn’t think this was liking, and he didn’t believe in love at first sight.
That’s a nice way of putting it; the ugly way is lusting after beauty.
Walking out of the hospital gate alone, Chang Ning looked back, and although he already knew deep down that she wouldn’t appear, he still wasn’t ready to give up.
“Sure enough, she didn’t come.”
“Chang Ning, oh Chang Ning, what were you expecting?”
Feeling lost, Chang Ning left.
He carried his luggage and walked toward the hospital’s parking lot.
There was a Warrior Vehicle that Xiao Geng and the others had specially reserved for him yesterday.
“Chang Ning!”
Chang Ning suspected that his ears had a problem from staying in the hospital, otherwise how could he hear Xiao Fei calling his name? She clearly hadn’t come.
“Chang Ning~”
This time he heard it clearly; it was Xiao Fei’s voice. She had come to see him off.
Turning toward the direction of the voice, the girl appeared in his sight just like that.
At that moment, the sunlight was so bright.
“You guy left really early. The director asked me to come help, but luckily I made it.”
Xiao Fei first complained that Chang Ning left early without waiting for her, then explained why she was late.
This feeling of being cared for was really nice; Chang Ning felt that something had touched the soft part of his heart.
“I didn’t expect you to come.”
As he spoke, Chang Ning reached out and gently wiped the fine sweat from the girl’s forehead.
Chang Ning didn’t know why he made such a move; he prayed that Xiao Fei wouldn’t get angry at him for it.
“Sorry.”
“It’s okay, I’m not angry.”
Xiao Fei looked at the uneasy Chang Ning and smiled.
This smile, in Chang Ning’s eyes, made Xiao Fei’s eyes, corners of her mouth, and even her whole being light up with laughter.
That wasn’t a consoling or perfunctory smile; Xiao Fei was genuinely happy.
Originally, she wasn’t clear about Chang Ning’s attitude and feelings toward her, but in the contact of the previous few seconds, she knew the answer.
“See you next time.”
Xiao Fei tightly hugged Chang Ning, her ear pressed to his chest listening to his heartbeat.
The sounds of people and cars around disappeared; her ears were filled with Chang Ning’s strong heartbeat.
Xiao Fei left, and Chang Ning didn’t know when she left.
When he came back to his senses, she was already gone, leaving only a faint fragrance in the air.
This time Chang Ning knew what that fragrance was: the smell of ordinary laundry detergent mixed with the unique fresh scent of a girl.
“See you next time, but when is next time?”
Chang Ning didn’t know the answer, and neither did Xiao Fei.
Perhaps time knows.
Some people leave, but leave their heart here.
So did he actually get discharged or not?
That’s a good question.
Starting the Warrior Vehicle, the car nimbly weaved through the heavy traffic like a swimming fish.
An elite soldier from Wolf Fang was different; even his driving could pass for a professional race car driver.
Maybe after he retires from the military, he could go participate in a rally race and speed around Bayinbuluk.
Racing along the way, Chang Ning timed it perfectly to arrive back at Wolf Fang for mealtime.
The sentry on duty at the entrance saw the license plate “Wolf Special 001” and thought the Captain had come, so he stood straight up in fright.
“Not bad, very spirited.”
The car stopped steadily at the entrance, and Chang Ning rolled down the window to hand his identification to the sentry.
Seeing it was an acquaintance, he directly teased him.
“How’s your recovery, kid?”
The one standing guard was Flying Wolf; he wasn’t annoyed at being teased and instead asked with concern about Chang Ning’s condition.
“Don’t worry, no problem.”
Taking back his identification, Chang Ning chatted idly with Flying Wolf for a few more sentences before leaving.
After parking the car, on his way to the office, Chang Ning ran into He Da Dui and his group.
“You’re back, kid. You really know how to time it.” He Da Dui pointed at Chang Ning and laughed scoldingly.
“To be honest with you, I deliberately timed it for mealtime to come back.
During the exercise and hospitalization, I kept thinking about our squadron’s meals.”
Facing his immediate superior, Chang Ning wasn’t intimidated and said whatever was on his mind.
“Since you miss it that much, come eat with us old guys.”
After saying that, He Da Dui led everyone toward the cafeteria.
After eating, Chang Ning saw the whole squadron heading to the small auditorium, so out of curiosity he asked Xiao Geng and the others what was going on.
Who knew that every single one of them had mouths sealed shut with glue; no matter how Chang Ning threatened or lured them, they wouldn’t reveal a bit of news.
So Chang Ning could only follow everyone to the small auditorium with a belly full of curiosity and take his seat.
After everyone was assembled, He Zhijun began to read the Commendation Order.
“In view of the outstanding performance of the Wolf Fang Special Forces Detachment in this Red vs. Blue Confrontation Exercise, making a prominent contribution to the victory of the exercise.
After deliberation by the Military Region, the Wolf Fang Special Forces Detachment is awarded the Third-class Merit as a group.
Hope you stay modest and create even better achievements.”
After the Commendation Order was read, the small auditorium immediately became lively, with happy smiles on everyone’s faces; Chang Ning clapped until his hands hurt.
Who in the small auditorium was different from Chang Ning? Everyone was genuinely happy from the heart.
After the Commendation Order was read, He Da Dui had the squadron leaders lead the soldiers out in an orderly manner.
Gao Zhong Dui led the Lone Wolf Special Assault Team members out of the small auditorium, then took everyone to the training ground to shed sweat.
This was standard procedure; before resting, they always had to do something special, either five kilometers or fancy push-ups, with an indefinite number depending entirely on Gao Zhong Dui’s mood.
Chang Ning had been in the hospital for three or four days, and Gao Zhong Dui thought he might not keep up with training, even considering giving him some “appetizer” to test the waters first.
In the end, this guy taught him a lesson; his training results remained at a high level, only behind Deng Zhenhua, and Deng Zhenhua’s training results were first in B Group.
“After a few days in the hospital, my body is all rusty.”
Chang Ning wasn’t satisfied with his results; previously, first in B Group had always been him.
“Why don’t you go back to the hospital? I haven’t been first for a few days yet and it’s about to be gone.” Ostrich pulled a funny face with a mournful look.
After training ended, everyone returned to the 026 Logistics Warehouse and saw He Da Dui.
“He Da Dui.” *12, everyone saluted.
“I’m here specifically this time to give you your Military Merit Medals. Due to Lone Wolf’s special nature, we can’t hold a celebration banquet for you, so please forgive us.” He Zhijun said.
Everyone quickly said it was fine; no one cared about formalities like a celebration banquet.
“Then let’s begin.”
“Attention!”
“…Awarding the Lone Wolf Special Assault Team Third-class Merit, hope you…”
After speaking, He Zhijun handed the certificate and Military Merit Medal to Gao Zhong Dui.
Then he took out a small box and a certificate and looked toward Chang Ning.
This caught Chang Ning off guard; he didn’t expect to have a Military Merit Medal.
Although he eliminated Lei Keming in the exercise, he had defied orders first.
Having violated military regulations and still being allowed to stay in Wolf Fang was already good; he never hoped to have a share of the Military Merit Medal.
