Chapter 290: Qiang Zi’s Curiosity
Nobody likes someone nagging endlessly in their ear, including Geng Jihui himself.
But his comrades are all a group of restless guys who will come up with something new if you’re not careful.
So Geng Jihui has to do political work over and over again.
“I know you don’t like to hear it, and neither do I.
We’ve been busy all night, and everyone is tired.
Eat something and rest for a bit.”
At the team leader’s command, the B group members cheered and sat on the ground, then unloaded all their backpacks, bulletproof vests, and other load bearing gear from their bodies.
Seeing everyone dryly gnawing on compressed biscuits, Chang Ning stepped up and took the initiative to get up and look around the camp vicinity for something edible to change up everyone’s taste.
The original jungle is extremely dangerous for those unfamiliar with it, but for special forces soldiers like Chang Ning, wilderness adventurers, and hunters who grew up here, it’s as comfortable as being at home.
Not long after leaving the camp, Chang Ning gathered a dozen wild fruits, cradling them in his clothes, these fruits could effectively supplement the vitamins the body needs.
Although the military unit’s compressed biscuits are now nutritionally comprehensive, eating them all the time isn’t good, occasionally changing the taste is one of the few comforts in this operation.
After gathering the wild fruits, Chang Ning caught a few snakes before returning to the camp satisfied.
This little bit of stuff isn’t even enough to fill the gaps for a few big eaters, it’s not that Chang Ning didn’t want to keep finding food, he’d already gone far from the camp, and going deeper might worry his comrades.
As soon as Chang Ning returned with the stuff, he immediately received everyone’s enthusiastic welcome, emotional value maxed out.
“I find myself increasingly unable to do without you.”
This was said by the ostrich after eating a wild fruit.
“Without Chang Ning, we’d have problems even eating.”
This was said by the medic who was processing snake meat.
“With Chang Ning in the team, logistics is assured,” Qiang Zi said.
What Qiang Zi said was spot on, Chang Ning is famously able to carry heavy loads.
His backpack is stuffed full of various supplies, with him around, the B group members really don’t have to worry about supplies.
“That’s right, what would you do without me.”
Facing everyone’s praise, Chang Ning won’t be modest and accepts it all.
Modest?
Doesn’t exist.
“Your face is getting thicker and thicker, kid.” Xiao Zhuang laughed and cursed.
“How is this thick-skinned? Everyone is just stating facts.” Chang Ning chuckled in defense.
“Xiao Zhuang, forget it.
A tree without bark will surely die; a person without shame is invincible in the world!
In my view, Chang Ning is already invincible in the world.” Qiang Zi said slyly.
How could Chang Ning let Qiang Zi get away with that loaded sarcasm?
He happened to have a fruit pit from what he’d just eaten, with a flick of his wrist using a clever trick, the fruit pit accurately hit Qiang Zi’s left cheek.
“Qiang Zi, don’t think I can’t tell you’re sarcastically saying I’m shameless.”
That fruit pit Chang Ning used to attack Qiang Zi was like the flame igniting explosives, making the entire camp boil over.
At first, Qiang Zi was unwilling to take Chang Ning’s sneak attack, so he fought back fiercely.
Then someone sneak attacked the ostrich who was eating snake meat and watching the show, but the ostrich was too engrossed in watching and didn’t notice who the attacker was.
But this didn’t stump the ostrich, usually the only one who ribs him is that medic guy, so it must be the medic’s doing.
Thus the battle escalated, affecting the entire team.
This is only because they’re domestic, and the vicinity has been checked by B group, everyone can guarantee it’s safe, that’s why they dare to play around like this.
“Alright, alright, everyone stop.”
Brushing off the grass clippings stuck in his hair, Geng Jihui called a halt to the playful antics.
Although the surroundings are relatively safe and it’s fine to relax a bit, they can’t go overboard.
The operation isn’t over yet, everyone must ensure they have ample stamina to handle the mission and any sudden incidents.
Chang Ning was sitting on Qiang Zi’s stomach, pinning him firmly to the ground, making it hard for Qiang Zi to get up.
Only after hearing Geng Jihui speak up to stop everyone did he get off and release Qiang Zi.
“To be honest, do you have some secret technique?
Why has your strength increased again?” Qiang Zi asked Chang Ning as he got up.
Not long ago during combat training, he could still barely hold his own in strength, but just now in the playful fight, he could clearly feel Chang Ning’s strength had grown a lot compared to before.
How is this guy keep growing? No bottlenecks at all.
Generally speaking, as age increases, without targeted training, strength won’t grow or will grow slowly.
Why doesn’t this rule apply to Chang Ning?
“What secret formula do I have?”
Chang Ning spread his hands: “Brothers, we’re together day and night, closer than girlfriends, if I had such a secret formula, how could I not share it with everyone?”
With Chang Ning putting it that way, Qiang Zi thought about it and indeed didn’t notice any strange behavior from his good brother.
He could only attribute this strength growth to physique, after all, everyone’s physique has differences.
Maybe Chang Ning is just a mutant to be this strong.
“What kind of look is that, bro? Haven’t you noticed I’m younger than all of you?”
Chang Ning was sure from Qiang Zi’s look that the guy was definitely badmouthing him in his mind.
“From a scientific perspective, I haven’t reached my peak yet, so my strength will definitely continue to grow, nothing strange about it.”
“If you didn’t say it, I’d have forgotten you’re younger than all of us, in the entire B group only Xiao Zhuang and you are about the same.”
After Chang Ning’s explanation, Qiang Zi remembered the fact that Chang Ning was younger than him.
He’s still growing, so strength increasing isn’t strange at all.
Since Chang Ning really didn’t secretly take any secret formula behind everyone’s back, Qiang Zi stopped dwelling on it.
His physique is special, that’s talent, Qiang Zi can only envy him.
With the wild fruits gathered by Chang Ning and the snakes he hunted, B group’s hunger was relieved.
After eating and drinking their fill, Geng Jihui began arranging the guard duty order.
It’s now 12:00 noon, the harshest time under the sun.
The time allocated to B group from above is plenty, so Geng Jihui doesn’t plan to march at this time, wait until the sun isn’t so intense.
By calculation, they can rest for three hours, just enough to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Because Chang Ning stepped up to find food for everyone, Geng Jihui passed the buck and assigned him the first watch.
He also paired Xiao Zhuang with Chang Ning, they are the youngest soldiers in B group, assigning them to the first sentry post is not only Geng Jihui passing the buck but also taking care of the young soldiers.
Time passed quickly, after being woken by Geng Jihui, Chang Ning knew they were going to advance again.
No other reason, as B group’s commander, Geng Jihui put himself on the last watch.
The pre-operation plan has been planned, depart on time at 3:00 pm.
