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

The soldiers quickly assembled and trudged along the hoofprints. Before long, they arrived at the depression where the vehicles had gotten stuck the night before. Six military trucks were parked crookedly in the sand. Although five of them were covered in sand, they were in good condition and could be started after some simple repairs.

Only the first vehicle that got stuck had half of its body buried in thick quicksand. To make matters worse, the vehicle was carrying a heavy millstone, and the enormous inertia caused it to sink deep into the sand, unable to move.

To get this behemoth out, the conventional method of unloading the millstone and then towing it was obviously impractical—firstly, there was no lifting equipment, and secondly, there was a lack of support points; forcibly prying it would easily push the vehicle body deeper.

The soldiers found the thick wooden planks they had brought and placed them under the rear wheels to increase traction. They also attached a sturdy tow hook to the rear of the vehicle, with the other end tied to another truck.

Song Dazhuang jumped onto the tractor and started the engine. With a deep, muffled roar, the tractor began to pull, and the steel cable instantly taut.

However, the weight of the vehicle stuck was far greater than expected. The tires of the following vehicle spun wildly in the sand, kicking up clouds of yellow sand, while the engine roared in agony, only managing to dig large craters in place, the vehicle remaining completely still.

On the contrary, the wooden plank underneath made a teeth-grinding "creak" under the enormous pressure, as if it would break at any moment.

"No! The force is too concentrated!" Seeing this, Liang Zhe immediately handed Tian Tian to Commander Bai. "Fill the space under the planks with sand to reinforce the support! Quickly!"

He grabbed a shovel and jumped into the sandpit next to the stuck vehicle, quickly filling the gaps under the wooden planks with sand. "Squad leader, take some men and clear the quicksand around the chassis! Squad leader, remove the guardrails and secure the grinding disc!"

The soldiers responded immediately, each taking on a task. Relying on their numbers, they quickly cleared a large area of ​​quicksand around the stuck truck, exposing the chassis. The truck's side panels were also removed and bundled together with thick wooden planks for reinforcement, with two extra layers of spare planks added as padding.

"Ready!" The squad leader wiped the sweat from his face and shouted to Song Dazhuang.

Song Dazhuang started the engine again.

The driver of the stuck vehicle put the vehicle into reverse, and both vehicles simultaneously stepped on the gas pedal.

The soldiers dropped their tools and ran to the front of the stuck vehicle to help push it. Everyone shouted slogans and worked together.

"One, two, three—hey!"

"One, two, three—hey!"

Under the combined force, the stuck vehicle began to move backwards very slowly, inch by inch, its tires gradually climbing up the wooden plank ramp. The reinforced planks emitted a chilling groan, but thankfully they were not crushed on the spot.

The soldiers' morale soared!

"It's moving! It's moving! Keep it up!" Excited shouts erupted from the crowd.

The vehicle body began to rise slowly, the front wheels gradually lifted off the pit, and the rear wheels got closer and closer to the ground.

The squad leader's face turned red, and veins bulged on his forehead.

The soldiers tensed their muscles.

The engine roared on, and it was only twenty-odd centimeters from the ground!

Victory is within reach.

Everyone's heart was in their throat.

At this crucial moment—

A sharp screech of brakes suddenly rang out as Song Dazhuang slammed on the brakes!

The vehicle lurched violently, and the steel cables snapped back quickly. The soldiers pushing the vehicle were caught off guard and were all momentarily stunned; some even nearly fell.

"Song Dazhuang! What are you doing?!" Commander Bai, holding Tian Tian, ​​was furious upon seeing this. The truck was about to get out of trouble, and he actually stopped at this crucial moment?

Song Dazhuang hurriedly pulled the handbrake, leaned out of the car window, his face flushed and sweat beading on his forehead.

"Commander, this won't do! If you accelerate any further, my vehicle will get stuck."

Only then did everyone realize that the tractor's tires had begun to sag under the weight.

They all forgot that the sandy ground simply couldn't withstand such an explosive and enormous pulling force. If they didn't stop, it was uncertain whether the car behind could get out of trouble, but the car in front would most likely get stuck as well.

By then, the situation will be even more out of control.

A moment of dejected silence fell over the scene.

The glimmer of hope had just begun to rise when it was swallowed up by dark clouds again. The soldiers looked at everything before them and found themselves in a dilemma.

Holding Bai, Sweetie could feel the somber atmosphere around her. She frowned and, like the adults, fell into distress.

Just when everyone was at a loss—

A deep, familiar humming sound came from behind the sand dunes.

Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound and their eyes widened immediately.

The herd of wild camels that should have left actually returned. Twenty-odd camels lined up in a single file, slowly making their way down the sand dune.

The lead camel, a tall male camel, made its sights clear and walked straight toward the stranded truck.

The soldiers were almost stunned on the spot. Only when Liang Zhe shouted at them did they suddenly react and hurriedly make way for him.

The camel herd stopped in front of the truck. The male camel lowered its head, sniffed the sand near the wheels, then looked up at the truck's massive body. The other camels stood quietly behind it, their gazes calm, as if assessing the difficulty of this "project."

Sweetie squirmed excitedly in Commander Bai's arms: "Grandpa Bai! It's a big monster! They've come back to help!"

Commander Bai was filled with mixed emotions. Wild camels are naturally wary and have always kept their distance from humans. They had been stationed in the Gobi Desert for so long, yet they had rarely seen them. Last night, the camel herd had helped everyone take refuge, which was already a remarkable event. Now, they had even turned back on their own initiative. Judging from their posture, they were going to lend a helping hand again.

The male camel paced back and forth a few times, then let out a few short, powerful growls. The herd reacted immediately, splitting into two groups. Six or seven of the strongest adult male camels walked to the back of the truck and stood at the tow rope.

Another group of camels dispersed to the sides and front of the vehicle, using their mouths and front hooves to dig away the loose sand near the wheels with surprisingly methodical movements, before scattering further. Some braced themselves against the front bumper, while others used their sturdy bodies to firmly hold the sides of the vehicle in place.

Commander Bai immediately understood their intentions: the camels at the front of the wagon were responsible for pushing, while those at the back were responsible for pulling.

"Quick! Find a rope and tie it to the lead hook! Be gentle, don't startle the camels!"

The soldiers snapped out of their daze and immediately pulled out thick, long ropes and canvas straps. After tying one end of the rope to the tow hook, they faced a dilemma while holding the other end—should they simply put the rope directly onto the camel's body?

The male camel seemed to understand the human's hesitation. It stepped forward, lowered its head, and stretched its thick neck toward the rope. The other camels also moved closer, making urging growling sounds in their throats.

"It...it wants us to be tied to it?" The soldier held the rope, incredulous.

Commander Bai looked at Tian Tian in his arms, "Baby, what do you think we should do?"

Sweetie immediately twisted her body and slid off Commander Bai's arms to the ground.

She toddled over to the male camel. The male camel recognized the little girl and obediently lowered his head to her.

"Big monster, will you help us?"

Sweetie looked up at me and asked.

She reached out and touched the camel's furry face. "That must be very hard work."

The camel's gaze was gentle, and it breathed warm air from its nostrils, brushing against the sweet little face, as if silently acquiescing.

"Grandpa White!" Sweetie tilted her little head and shouted loudly, "The big monster said they're not afraid of hard work!" After saying that, she affectionately hugged the camel's neck and whispered, "Big monster, thank you. The uncles will thank you, Grandpa White will thank you, Daddy will thank you, we all thank you."

She carefully conveyed everyone's gratitude before obediently taking a few steps back and standing in a safe place.