activa-t Chapter 58 I'll miss you, but you'll become even better.
Chapter 58 I'll miss you, but you'll become even better.
A week had passed. Sitting in the car on the way to the military camp, looking at the yellow sand outside, he felt a mix of emotions. With his head down, he looked at Ji Yan, who was sleeping with his eyes half-closed on his shoulder. After thinking for a moment, he took off his coat and covered the other man with it.
After all, he really hadn't expected this day to come so soon, and he certainly hadn't expected that the child in his arms would actually pass all the training within a week, all so as not to be a burden to him.
"……well"
He closed his eyes. Although they hadn't reached their destination yet, he could already sense a chilling atmosphere, and the stench of blood filled his mind. It was indeed a rather unpleasant feeling.
"Nan Chui, how much longer until we arrive?"
Opening his eyes, Nan Chui asked the person sitting opposite him in a daze, startled by the call. He turned his head to look out the window, then turned back, and shouted to the driver.
"Sister Xia Cai! How much longer until we arrive?"
The woman driving in front heard someone calling her and casually replied without much concern.
"About ten more minutes."
"There should be about ten minutes left."
"..."
My whole body trembled slightly, but I quickly realized that my behavior was not normal. Looking up, I felt a mix of bitterness and unease.
They were both put on the supply train and taken along; after all, they were regular recruits who had undergone several months of specialized training before being sent to the front lines.
God knows what he felt when he saw that familiar face as he boarded the bus.
Especially after repeated questioning and his own identification, he was 100% certain that the woman was the one who had shattered his famous sword, Siming, in the Northern Wilderness.
Fortunately, Nan Chui seemed to sense something was amiss and promptly separated the two of them, urging them to hurry on their way, which prevented him from showing a strange expression on the spot.
He sighed again, knowing that the person now was not the remnant that had almost driven him and Xiaobai to their deaths—on the contrary, the other party was a truly excellent warrior.
And his own bias was indeed his problem.
"Brother Wunian, I thought you wouldn't be going to the front lines for a while longer."
"I never expected we'd happen to be walking together."
The atmosphere in the car was indeed rather heavy. Seeing the restless look on the person sitting opposite him, he had already guessed that the other person wanted to talk to someone.
"Indeed, I didn't think this child would push himself this hard."
"...I'm still a doctor... why am I ruining my own body like this?"
"Sometimes, even I, as a teacher, feel quite helpless."
He's only 10 years old, and all he thinks about is going to the front lines to protect others. He doesn't respect his teacher at all!
With him around, why can't you try to relax and accept his protection?
"But... Brother Wunian..."
"You're not actually that old, are you?"
"So you're actually much younger than me... Shouldn't you call me 'brother'?"
"..."
"Just kidding, Brother Wunian."
Someone whose physical age is only sixteen, but whose mental age is almost twenty-six, casts a disdainful glance your way.
Nan Chui hesitated again, scratching his head awkwardly. He couldn't understand why he was being so thoroughly suppressed by a 16-year-old.
He simply became the only one of the two survivors on the northern defense line to hold out until the very end! He merely exchanged a few blows with General Geshu, ultimately resulting in a draw, and incidentally earned his favor...
That does seem quite remarkable.
Nan Chui: (′ . .? . `)
"But why does it seem like you and Sister Xia Cai have some kind of grudge?"
Is there something going on between you two? Perhaps I can offer some advice.
He lowered his voice as he looked at the person in front of him, first glancing at the sunset glow in front of the car, then looking around, and finally slowly moving to his side.
Full of the thieving vibe, shifty-eyed
"...This is not the other party's fault."
"I was simply taking timely precautions."
Seeing that he had piqued the other person's curiosity, and that the other person was practically staring at him, he smiled slightly, a very amusing idea forming in his mind.
He first turned to look at Ji Yan, who was still sleeping in his arms, and pulled his clothes up higher before turning back to continue chatting with Nan Chui.
"You know General Geshu has many fans, right?"
"That's for sure! The general is strong and handsome, he's the man we men all recognize, and the ideal spouse for women... But why are you saying this?"
Nan Chui looked at the other person, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, waved his finger in the air, and then uttered some words that seemed reasonable but were not entirely reasonable.
"Xia Cai is a loyal fan of General Ge Shu, you should have noticed that too."
"As for me... I recently fought General Geshu again, although... he threw a tactic that allowed me to fight to a draw."
"But seeing my idol get tied by a new recruit like me is definitely not a pleasant experience."
"Not to mention, I was actually nominated by them."
"This situation is very... well, at least to the eyes of loyal fans, somewhat uncomfortable."
After his own smooth talk, he watched as the other person's eyes went from initial confusion to gradual clarity, and then to belief. For some reason, he felt a little regretful—this silly boy was a bit too easy to fool!
As the person in front of him pointed their little hand into the air, he seemed to see a light bulb turn on.
"I understand."
"No wonder, Brother Wunian is really smart."
"But this is also the first time I've seen the general recommend someone... and value them so highly..."
Do you think he has a crush on you?
Looking at Nan Chui's shocking words, he almost spat in the other's face. His pupils dilated instantly, and before he could even speak, he heard the voices of two other people.
"Teacher...has the general taken a liking to him?"
"Who has caught General Geshu's eye?!"
The head in her arms jerked up, and although a hint of grogginess lingered in her eyes, her consciousness quickly returned. Her gaze, filled with disbelief, was fixed on him. Her fingers, which had been lightly clenched, unconsciously tightened their grip, as if afraid someone would take the person before her away.
Before he could explain anything, he saw through the rearview mirror that a woman was staring at him intently, her face dark and menacing, clearly showing signs of becoming a yandere.
He was driving with one hand, while holding a small card in the other: as for whose card it was... well, that goes without saying.
"Cough cough cough... Your word choice is not standard..."
"The fact that the general recommended me is a blessing I've accumulated over countless lifetimes... This kind of appreciation truly makes me feel apprehensive..."
"Read fewer novels..."
The situation was salvaged. A quick glance in the rearview mirror revealed that the woman's expression had returned to normal; though still somewhat displeased, she said nothing more.
He gave Nan Chui a "kind" smile, then gently reminded him not to speak carelessly before turning his gaze back to Ji Yan, who was still holding his hand.
"Don't listen to or believe the nonsense that Nan Chui is spouting."
He gently propped his cheek with his left hand, gazing into those still slightly bloodshot golden eyes, and sighed silently. Then, without hesitation, he reached out and pulled the other person into his embrace, wrapping his clothes around them even tighter.
"We still have a while before we arrive, so I'll go back to sleep."
"I worked so hard recently... I ruined my health."
But as it turns out, once a child grows up, they can't be restrained. Watching that blue head struggle to lift itself up and stubbornly put the clothes on, what could he do?
Let the kid do whatever makes him happy.
"I don't want to be a burden to my teacher."
"You have never been a burden to me, never have been."
He tapped the other person's head, signaling them not to overthink things, then looked out the window and slowly began to speak.
"You are a very talented child, and it's my good fortune to be your teacher."
"...We're almost at the military camp, and we're not going in the same direction."
"Although the recommendation I wrote for you said that your resonance ability is very suitable for intelligence gathering on the battlefield..."
"But overall, you still need to maintain hygiene and ensure medical care at the medical department."
"I won't be able to take care of you for a while..."
Although he knew that the people around him didn't really need him to worry too much, he couldn't help but feel afraid: this was his first student, and probably his last.
He didn't want to see anything happen to the other person.
"Teacher...I actually..."
"We've arrived. Get off the bus and prepare for the inspection, everyone."
As the car screeched to a halt, he quickly regained his balance and reached out to catch Ji Yan, who was about to slip and fall. He patted his chest, secretly relieved that his reaction had been quick enough.
Then he ignored Nan Chui, who had nearly fainted after hitting his head on the car window.
As soon as he jumped out of the car, a gust of yellow sand swept towards him, and he quickly shielded the eyes of the person next to him, only letting go after the wind subsided. He finally saw the scene before him clearly:
The city walls stand majestically here, and nearby, squads of armed soldiers patrol with brisk steps, their expressions serious, gripping their weapons tightly, remaining vigilant at all times.
A hush fell over the scene. Watching the soldiers on patrol, a feeling of respect welled up inside him. He recalled a saying he had come across long ago: "There is no such thing as a peaceful life; it's just that someone is bearing the burden for us."
Turning to look at Ji Yan beside him, who seemed slightly lost in thought, he could sense that the other was pondering something again. However, he quickly realized that Ji Yan seemed to understand something and nodded slightly—another epiphany!
"Xia Cai - Certification Passed"
"South Hammer - Certification Passed"
"Wait, a ten-year-old kid... got certified too?"
"Ji Yan... then it's alright..."
Soon it was his turn, and he casually transmitted all his authentication information. The person at the verification desk glanced at it, not realizing anything at first, but their eyes lit up the next moment.
"Mo Wunian?"
"You're the one who survived the northern campaign where only two people survived, held the line, and even fought with General Geshu?!"
"They even managed a draw, and that's why he was appreciated."
Suddenly overwhelmed by the excessive praise, he helplessly patted his forehead and waved his hand to stop the other person from doing so.
It's me.
"But that's not how it works. How could I possibly hold the northern defense line by myself?"
"Without the valiant fighting of the frontline soldiers and the strong support of the rear supply lines, with both working together and the entire army united as one... how could this war have been won?"
"If I alone could have held out... then there wouldn't have been only two survivors..."
That unforgettable memory resurfaced in my mind, and the tragic scene at the end of the war seemed to appear before my eyes: almost all the soldiers on the front lines had fallen, and facing this desperate situation, it was the logistics department that resolutely stepped forward, took over the heavy responsibility of fighting, and managed to buy precious few days for the rear.