The little star from the Gobi Desert, handed over to the state, is hailed as a national treasure.

In an instant, he felt as if he had entered another world. The wind suddenly subsided by more than half, and the sand that had been pelting him turned into occasional fine dust. Leaning against the warm and sturdy body of the camel, he let out a long, trembling breath, almost collapsing to his knees.

"Little Wang, take the hit."

The second person also took off their backpack and squeezed in through the gap.

Then the third person, the fourth person...

Finally, except for Liang Zhe, Brigade Commander Bai, and Song Dazhuang, the soldiers all crawled into this safe haven built of flesh and blood one after another.

"Brigade Commander, hurry!" Song Dazhuang urged anxiously.

Commander Bai gave Liang Zhe a deep look. "Hurry up, no one can say for sure if there will be another sandstorm. In any case, make sure Tian Tian is safe."

After saying that, he squeezed in sideways.

"Liang Troupe!"

Liang Zhe looked at Tian Tian, ​​the little girl was still talking to the camel, and this time her hand finally touched the camel's big head.

It turned out that the camel had lowered itself and brought its head close to her hand.

While stroking the camel's fur, Tian Tian muttered a complaint, "Daddy was naughty. He didn't listen to Tian Tian and didn't even bring her along. It was so dangerous. But I won't blame Daddy. If he kisses me, I'll forgive him."

Upon hearing his daughter's childlike voice, Liang Zhe's eyes instantly reddened. Tears that he hadn't shed even amidst the raging sandstorm now welled up in his eyes and swirled incessantly.

He never imagined that his efforts to protect his daughter would hurt her young heart. And Tian Tian, ​​instead of blaming him, risked her own safety to save everyone.

Liang Zhe, when will you finally believe that your daughter, though young, is no ordinary child? The first rule of loving her is to believe in her unconditionally!

He used to think that parents giving their children unconditional love meant making decisions for them based on their own experience and helping them avoid all risks. But he forgot that this protective instinct "in the name of love" can sometimes be harmful.

True love means respecting her, trusting her, supporting her, and being her strong backing. Only in this way can a child grow step by step through making choices.

Thinking of this, he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, bent down, and whispered in Tian Tian's ear, "Baby, Daddy was wrong. Daddy should have believed you. It was Daddy's fault. Can you forgive Daddy and give Daddy another chance?"

Sweetie tilted her little head, pouted, and said in a feigned angry tone, "Hmph, then I'll see how you perform."

"How do you want Dad to behave?"

"Hmm..." Sweetie pretended to think seriously, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up. Daddy was so silly. Sweetie wasn't really angry with him at all.

However, if he wants his dad to kiss him, he has to take the initiative himself.

She raised her little face, with a hint of arrogance, pointed her finger at her cheek, and snorted.

This is how my mother used to coax me into kissing her.

Then she would rush into her mother's arms, drooling all over her mother's face. Her mother would laugh and hug her tightly, kissing her little face hard.

Looking at his daughter's innocent and adorable face, Liang Zhe's heart softened completely. He suddenly hugged the child tightly, his rough cheek pressed against her delicate face, and his lips, torn by the wind and sand, carefully pressed against her cold skin, leaving a fatherly kiss filled with guilt and love.

"Sweetie, my good daughter, Daddy will always love you and always, always believe in you."

Little Sweetie was content with the kiss from her father, but his stubble still tickled her face a little. She giggled, reached out and hugged Liang Zhe's neck, and loudly announced, "Okay, okay, I forgive you!"

Upon hearing these words, Liang Zhe could no longer hold back his tears, which silently rolled down his cheeks.

Even Song Dazhuang, who was standing by, couldn't help but raise his hand and wipe away the tears on his face.

This is so touching! If I had such a sweet and caring daughter, I wouldn't trade her for any amount of money!

"Alright, Liang Tuan, Tian Tian, ​​you two go inside quickly. It's terrifyingly dark outside, and there might be a strong wind later."

This time, Liang Zhe didn't make decisions for his daughter. He knelt down and looked earnestly into her eyes: "Sweetie, what do you think?"

Sweetie patted the camel's head, "Big monster, thank you for helping me. We'll be good friends from now on."

After saying that, she made a decision, "Dad, let's go inside."

"good!"

Liang Zhe quickly hugged his daughter, and the two squeezed together into the gap between the camels. Finally, Song Dazhuang also squeezed in. As soon as he stood firm, the camels slowly moved their bodies, filling the gap again.

The wind and sand were completely shut out by this wall of life.

The warriors at the center of the camel herd had already collapsed beside the camels, leaning against their warm, bobbing bodies, breathing greedily.

Although the air was still filled with the smell of sand, thankfully it wasn't the kind of suffocating feeling of having your mouth and nose blocked.

Exhausted, some people removed their goggles, which were covered in sand, revealing red, tearful eyes; others picked up water bottles, their hands trembling so much they could barely put them to their mouths.

Only now did they truly feel the weight of the word "safety".

Compared to the shelter provided by the wild camel herd, the area behind the truck and the collapsed shed were utterly vulnerable.

Liang Zhe sat down with his back against a mature male camel, holding his daughter in his arms. The camel only moved slightly, snorted warmly, and then continued to maintain its original motionless posture, serving as a silent and reliable barrier.

Sweetie peeked her little head out from his arms, her bright eyes sweeping over these huge, gentle creatures. She stretched out her little hand and began to greet the camels beside her.

The camel turned its head and gently sniffed her fingers with its wet, large nose.

"Hehe, big monster, are you going to tell Sweetie that it's safe here and she can go to sleep now?"

Her voice was sweet and soft. As soon as she finished speaking, the camel snorted again, as if in response.

Sweetie immediately announced excitedly, "Grandpa Bai, the big monster said we can go to sleep now, it will protect us!"

Upon hearing this, Brigade Commander Bai's stern face broke into a kind smile. This smile was unique to Tian Tian; he rarely smiled at anyone else.

"Okay, sweetie, if you tell us to sleep, we'll all sleep. We'll be well-rested for our return to base tomorrow!"

As he spoke, he instructed the soldiers who were slumped over around him, "Apart from those taking turns on guard duty, everyone else should take the time to rest."

Everyone still looked dazed from surviving the ordeal, but their eyes were full of gratitude and relief.

"Yes, I'll listen to Sweetie! Thank you, Sweetie!"

"Sweetie, Uncle's entire allowance this month is for buying you delicious food. I'll give it to you when we get back to base!"

"Sweetie, would you like a little wooden gun? Uncle's a good craftsman; I'll carve one for you when we get home!"

"I still have two White Rabbit milk candies. I won't save them for the New Year; I'll give them to you tomorrow."

"Sweetie, what else do you want? Uncle... Uncle will let you ride on his horse? I can even carry you on a big airplane."

"Alright, alright, let's all keep quiet." Song Dazhuang smiled and patted the excited soldiers around him. More than twenty lives on the verge of death had been given a new lease on life thanks to Tian Tian, ​​and everyone was so grateful they didn't know what to do.

"Sweetie is tired too, let her sleep."

As he spoke, he gestured toward Liang Zhe, and in his arms, the little head was already buried in his father's chest, his long eyelashes closed, like the shadow of a butterfly falling on his snow-white face.

Her breathing is steady, Tian Tian is asleep...

All sounds ceased abruptly, and everyone held their breath, afraid of waking their little lucky star.

Brigade Commander Bai walked over quietly, unbuttoned his military overcoat, took off the clean lining of his uniform, and carefully covered Tian Tian with it.

Then, he made a shushing gesture and quietly retreated back to the camel's side.

One by one, everyone fell asleep, enjoying a peaceful sleep amidst the camel herd. Only Liang Zhe pressed his forehead against his daughter's cheek, his tender feelings lingering for a long time.

One by one, the soldiers leaned against the camels and fell asleep. Protected by the camel herd, they were finally able to enjoy a moment of peaceful sleep during this stormy night. Only Liang Zhe gently pressed his forehead against his daughter's cheek, gazing tenderly at the baby in his arms, his heart filled with a lingering mix of love and guilt.