When you're in the Wolf Pack, your ability to obey orders becomes stronger.

Chapter 135 The Value of 20 Years of Military Command! The White Tiger is Here!

The basketball game started soon after dinner.

In the previous matches, thanks to the presence of two super strikers, Li Dongshui and Xu Ge, Class 9 made it into the semifinals.

Two matches will be played tonight to determine the finalists.

The final will be held tomorrow night, which is New Year's Day.

The ninth squad's opponent was the first squad. As soon as they entered the game, Zhou Meng and Zhang Haoyu, two comrades from the recruit company, stuck to Xu Ge.

Then, Class One scored points in quick succession.

At this moment, Xu Ge, with Zhou Meng and Zhang Haoyu each holding one of his legs, looked helplessly at Liu Guoping, who was acting as the referee: "Company Commander, aren't you going to call this?"

Liu Guoping sat on a bench, eating the cantaloupe handed to him by Squad Leader Cai Kun. His whistle had long since been tossed aside. He turned his ear to the side:

"What do you say?"

Xu Ge was speechless. He then looked at the other four veterans who were just standing around doing nothing and said, "Seriously, are you guys really here to make up the numbers? Niu San'er, you can dunk, so why don't you dunk it!"

Niu Sanxian, swinging his arms and legs like an old man, said, "But I also need to be able to get the ball!"

Xu Ge: "You fucking... I fucking..."

"Substitute!"

Suddenly, someone outside the arena shouted.

Xu Ge turned his head and immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Holy crap, Ah Shui! I've missed you so much!"

Niu Sanxian's eyes lit up: "Quickly! Replace him! Replace him! Wang Lin, get off me!"

Li Dongshui threw down his backpack, didn't even change his clothes, and came upstairs in his coat.

Zhang Haoyu's face was grim: "Dongshui, why are you back? Wasn't the training supposed to last until the end of the year?"

brush!
Li Dongshui made a perfect three-pointer with his first move, and then replied, "Oh, I got first place in the assessment, so I can come back for New Year's Day."

Xu Ge nodded approvingly: "Not bad, being away for a few days makes a difference; you've even learned to show off!"

With the return of Li Dongshui, a powerful shooter, Class 9 finally launched a counterattack and, unsurprisingly, successfully advanced to the finals.

After the competition, everyone returned to the classroom. Niu Sanxian said happily, "It just so happens that our class monitor is coming back tomorrow. Our class made it to the finals, so this is a gift to welcome him!"

Li Dongshui was preparing to make the bed when he heard this and asked, "Why did the squad leader take so long to go to the hospital?"

"He's injured and receiving treatment," Xu Ge said.

"Is the injury serious?"

"Heavy."

Li Dongshui's expression changed, and he quickly asked, "What exactly happened?"

Xu Ge briefly explained the situation, then took the basin to take a bath.

It's deep winter now, and because the weather is so cold, everyone else just washes their faces and soaks their feet in hot water; there's no need to queue.

With Xu Ge's current training volume, he not only needs to shower every day, but also change his training clothes every day.

Amidst the rising steam, Xu Ge looked at his naked reflection in the mirror and felt a sense of unfamiliarity.

His face became much more angular, and his skin became rougher. The biggest change was the muscle lines all over his body, which became visible with the slightest exertion.

Returning from the drying yard, I found Niu Sanxian cleaning out Guo Yuanshuai's cabinet, and apparently feeling it wasn't enough, he also requisitioned Li Dongshui's storage cabinet.

Xu Ge couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What are you doing? Why do you need so many empty cabinets?"

Niu Sanxian: "Do you know how many people will come to visit when the squad leader comes back tomorrow? These cabinets are all for storing gifts!"

"I'm going to Tianlang too, and smash that wolf's head!" Suddenly, Li Dongshui, who had been in a daze, shouted.

Kaiyoumu laughed when he heard this: "Okay, after you finish your training, come and try running a set of all-around courses. See if you can handle it first."

Li Dongshui rubbed her eyes: "Why should I run such a tiring all-around event with you guys?"

Everyone, including Xu Ge, was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean?"

"If I get first place in the sniper training graduation assessment, I can go straight into Sirius."

Li Dongshui looked at everyone, "None of you know?"

Everyone:? ? ?
"Is that a separate claim?" Su Liujun looked at Wang Lin. "Didn't you also get first place in the regiment's shooting competition back then?"

Wang Lin: "I don't know. It seems like someone came looking for me. As soon as I heard that the other person was from Tianlang, I told him to get lost."

Kaiyoumu looked at Li Dongshui: "No, you mean as long as your marksmanship is good enough, you can skip the selection and go straight to Tianlang?"

Li Dongshui nodded: "Yes, that's what they all say."

"Damn! This is a bit unfair, isn't it?" Kaiyoumu was starting to lose his composure.

“What’s unfair about it? If you’re so good, you can participate in shooting competitions too!” Wang Lin said.

Kaiyumu declared confidently, "I can't!"

Wang Lin continued, "Shooting comes first, which means each regiment only has one direct qualification spot. It sounds simple, but it's actually much harder than the normal competition!"

"I don't think it's too difficult, right?"

Li Dongshui tilted his head and thought for a moment, "I got first place in the first week's assessment. The instructor said that no one should have a better shooting score than me this year."

The veterans fell silent and dispersed, not wanting to pay him any attention.

Xu Ge patted Li Dongshui's cheek: "You put on a good show that time. Don't do it again next time."

. . .

. . .

After the lights were turned off, no one slept; everyone was playing games on their phones.

Anyway, since we don't have to do morning exercises tomorrow and can sleep in, these guys have already made plans with Ao Xiang to go raid a dungeon.

Xu Ge ran two all-around events today, and also took a hot shower. As soon as he got into bed, he could barely keep his eyes open.

However, he was still forcing himself to play on his phone, sometimes watching videos, sometimes chatting with Du Hu in the group chat.

He had already made plans with Lin Wan to celebrate the New Year together on their phones until midnight.

Buzz!

My phone vibrated. Lin Wan sent me a message: It's only eleven o'clock. Are you sleepy?
Xu Ge: It's alright, I can keep going.

Lin Wan: Go to sleep if you're sleepy, I'll wake you up when it's time.

Xu Ge: It's okay, I promised to spend New Year's Eve with you.

Lin Wan: Was today's training tiring? Was it the same as before?

Xu Ge: Hmm! The five of them were pushing us even harder today than they were the previous two days!
Lin Wan: Did you take a hot shower tonight?

Xu Ge: Of course I washed them. Lin Wan sent a blushing emoji: Remember to prepare a clean pair of underwear and put it by the bedside.

Xu Ge then remembered: I had forgotten about it until you mentioned it, I'll go get it now!

Lin Wan covered her mouth and chuckled.

As for how Lin Wan found out, it was naturally because she guided Xu Ge to reveal it during their conversation.

Unlike their awkwardness when they met in person, the two were much bolder when chatting on their phones, especially after Xu Ge returned from the hospital.

The ambiguous time always passes quickly. Xu Ge eventually lost all sleepiness and dared not continue talking to Lin Wan.

Because the other party had boldly started to steer the conversation toward whether she needed help, coupled with a shy expression, Director Xu had absolutely no idea how to respond.

Finally, it's midnight.

The two wished each other a Happy New Year. Lin Wan sent a voice message with a cute emoji.

Seeing that everyone else was still awake, Xu Ge didn't listen to the audio content but instead directly clicked to translate it into text:
Happy New Year, Xu Ge! Thank you for the encounter!

Xu Ge sent another "goodnight" message, then turned off his phone, closed his eyes, and fell asleep almost instantly.

It was past 2 a.m., and everyone else in the dormitory was already asleep, but Li Dongshui in the next bed was still staying up late to level up.

Suddenly, Xu Ge was awakened by a throbbing sensation. He sat up abruptly, reached out to the headboard, and began rummaging around under the covers.

"Xu Ge, what are you doing?"

Li Dongshui stared wide-eyed at this side with curiosity.

Xu Ge didn't notice that someone was still awake, and quickly hid his underwear behind his back: "Nothing, I just woke up because I needed to pee."

Li Dongshui's expression turned amused: "You weren't having a wet dream, were you?"

"Fuck you!" Xu Ge quickly got out of bed, put on his coat, grabbed his underwear, and ran to the bathroom.

. . .

. . .

On the morning of New Year's Day, Guo Yuanshuai was discharged from the hospital and returned to his unit. All the members of the Ninth Platoon gathered at the entrance of the barracks to welcome back their old deputy platoon leader.

No sooner had they returned to their dormitory than Company Commander Liu Guoping and Political Instructor Jiang Da arrived with a group of officers, bringing gifts to visit them.

The veterans were in charge of offering cigarettes and water, while Xu Ge and Li Dongshui were responsible for putting the gifts from the cadres into the cabinet.

Someone delivered a bag of vacuum-packed braised pig's trotters. Xu Ge was hungry, so he squatted down in front of the cabinet, tore it open, and took a bite. Li Dongshui saw this and reached out to grab one as well.

"The company is having a lunch break, and it's about to start. Are you two reincarnated starving ghosts? Can't you wait that long?"

Liu Guoping chuckled and cursed, then turned to inquire about Guo Yuanshuai's health.

Guo Yuanshuai said nonchalantly, "It's nothing, I just can't exert any effort, so I'm a real patient."

"Then, Sergeant, just focus on recovering. I've noticed that the sergeants in the Ninth Platoon have been very proactive and responsible these past few days!" Instructor Jiang Da said. "You don't have to participate in any company activities from now on!"

Guo Yuanshuai waved his hand: "How can this be appropriate? I'm not paralyzed and unable to move. If I really wanted to stay in the hospital, I could just stay there. Why would I come back? Just stay the same as before."

"Alright, whatever you say, old squad leader!"

Jiang Da laughed, "Then you should prepare these next few days so you can give a speech at the celebration party!"

"Row!"

"It's almost time, shall we get ready to eat?" Luo Shan checked the time.

Liu Guoping and the others stood up: "Alright, let's gather and have lunch!"

Everyone went downstairs, and when the veteran squad leaders from other platoons saw Guo Yuanshuai coming down from the parade ground, they immediately swarmed around him, offering their greetings and well wishes.

Seeing this, Xu Ge clicked his tongue in admiration and said, "Our class vice-captain is truly popular!"

Kaiyu nodded: "Absolutely! Anyone who's been in the Sixth Company for a while has never been without the kindness of the old squad leader!"

"What's so special about this? You'll see this afternoon and tomorrow how valuable twenty years of experience in commanding troops really is!"

Wang Lin said with a smile, "From the first batch of recruits to the last batch, and then to my comrades in the recruit training company, I estimate that there isn't even a parking space in front of our Sixth Company!"

Li Dongshui's eyes lit up: "Does that mean they'll send over lots of fancy delicacies again?"

"Alright, stop talking nonsense, let's gather for lunch!" Wang Lin, the class monitor, urged.

The lunch was indeed incredibly lavish. Xu Ge had been training a lot lately, so he wolfed down his food at the table.

Guo Yuanshuai watched Xu Ge eat and couldn't help but wonder, "Why does Xu Ge eat so much more than before? Has he been training extra hard since he came back?"

The veterans nodded and were about to report to their squad leader when Li Dongshui said, "Xu Ge went horseback riding last night and is feeling weak; he needs to replenish his energy!"

"You bastard..."

Guo Yuanshuai was drinking when he almost choked on his drink.

"Hahaha!" The veterans burst into laughter.

Xu Ge blushed deeply and snatched the chicken leg from Li Dongshui's bowl: "He's talking nonsense, I was just getting up to go to the toilet!"

Li Dongshui: "Do you need to change your underwear after using the toilet? I specifically lifted your blanket this morning to take a look, and there was such a big piece... mmm!"

Xu Ge shoved the whole chicken leg into the guy's mouth and cursed, "If you keep talking nonsense, believe me, I'll stuff your stinky socks in your mouth tonight while you're asleep?"

Li Dongshui immediately fell silent.

"You little brat, I can't handle you!" Xu Ge continued eating with his head down.

Guo Yuanshuai then inquired about Li Dongshui's sniper training progress. Upon learning that Li had achieved first place in the entire regiment that week, he waved his hand dismissively:
"When you leave the day after tomorrow, feel free to take whatever you need from those cabinets! If you can't carry it all, I'll have Xu Ge help you deliver it!"

Xu Ge: ...

Li Dongshui was overjoyed: "Thank you, Deputy Squad Leader! Hahaha!"

After lunch, the veterans did not go out for free activities, but waited in the dormitory to receive their senior brothers and uncles who came to visit Guo Yuanshuai.

Shortly after 2 p.m., Xu Ge could hear the sound of brakes coming from outside the camp gate from time to time.

And he finally witnessed the true value of Wang Lin's claim of leading troops for twenty years.

Groups of officers and sergeants came up one after another, carrying large and small bags, just like visiting elders on the first day of the Lunar New Year!
There are two or three lieutenant colonels like Gao Wen, the deputy chief of staff of the regiment, not to mention the second lieutenants, first lieutenants, captains, corporals, sergeants, and sergeants!

Xu Ge counted them from the side, and wow, there were forty or fifty people in total!
Each time a new recruit arrived, Guo Yuanshuai would call Xu Ge and Li Dongshui over, smiling as he introduced them as the last two recruits he would train.

These fellow students from various units naturally understood what the old squad leader meant. They all shook hands with Xu Ge and Li Dongshui warmly and solemnly expressed that they could come to their respective units to find them if they encountered any difficulties in the future.

This made Xu Ge and Li Dongshui instantly feel stronger!

So it turns out I'm also a powerful and talented disciple from a prestigious sect!
After four o'clock, the people who had come to visit all went home one after another, and the veterans began to clean up.

Xu Ge was about to wash the mop when he suddenly smelled a familiar scent. His ears twitched, and a dog barked outside the camp.

"Wow! The white tiger is here!" Xu Ge threw down the mop and immediately ran downstairs.

(End of this chapter)