Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

"No, no, Company Commander, I'm really fine," Wu Liuyi said, lifting his shirt. "Really, Company Commander, you see I'm alright. Deputy Company Commander, you vouch for me, I'm fine, right?"

Zhang Anbang went over to take a look. His waist had been scraped, but it was nothing serious, just a common abrasion that wouldn't cause any lasting effects. However, rubbing it would definitely help.

He also spoke up, "It's nothing, it's not a big deal, but you should be careful. You don't need to push yourself so hard. There's a long road ahead. Getting first place is more than enough as a gift."

Gao Cheng tossed the safflower oil to Xu Sanduo, saying, "It's not a big problem, but it's still good to massage it. Xu Sanduo, go over there and massage Wu Liuyi's safflower oil."

"Yes," Xu Sanduo took the safflower oil and turned to the side.

"It's nothing, hey, company commander, I'm really fine. I just brushed against it lightly, I didn't feel anything. I wasn't holding my waist with my right hand, I was just wiping the dirt off my hands onto my body."

"Get lost, it won't hurt to get a massage," Gao Cheng said, waving his hand dismissively before giving him a chance to speak.

Watching Wu Liuyi and Xu Sanduo walk away, Gao Cheng leaned forward and said, "Xiao Qi, this matter about the stuck disc can't be mentioned, no one can be told. It's over, and we can't bring it up again, understand?"

Otherwise, I absolutely will not give up Wu Liuyi as a soldier.

"Okay, okay, I understand. Don't worry, Company Commander, I'm a tight-lipped person. This matter is off the hook once it gets to me. You can rest assured, I won't tell anyone," Zhang Anbang promised with a serious expression.

"I'll talk to Xu Sanduo again later and tell him not to mention it or ask about it anymore. You can rest assured now."

Gao Cheng nodded first, then said irritably, "Get lost. Pretend I didn't hear you. You were the one who instigated Xu Sanduo to come and ask. Anyway, whatever happens, it's over. It's settled. Just remember that."

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"Squad Leader Wu, lie down here, I'll rub it for you," Xu Sanduo said, pointing to the sandy ground next to him under a tiled roof.

"No need, I said it's fine. Xu Sanduo, why are you so stubborn?" Wu Liuyi was a little speechless.

"Squad Leader Wu, this is what the company commander said. Why don't you go and tell the company commander? Besides, I think the company commander is right. Rubbing it can't hurt."

Xu Sanduo remained unmoved. As he opened the safflower oil, he pointed to the ground beside him.

"Alright, alright," Wu Liuyi lay on the ground, lifted his clothes, and let Xu Sanduo massage his waist. He had indeed bumped it when he went over the obstacle.

In the past, he wouldn't have cared about such a minor injury at all, and he recovered quickly back then. Now, although he has no problems, he is more concerned about his health.

He used to be simply competitive, but now that he sees an opportunity to stay in the military long-term, he definitely wants to protect his health.

Of course, it's not that he's afraid to take risks; when it's time to fight, he still has that same reckless fighting spirit. It's just that he's now better at prioritizing.

The company commander and deputy company commander are right. Health is the foundation of everything, and we must cherish it so that we can have a brighter future.

Xu Sanduo carefully massaged Wu Liuyi's waist and whispered, "Squad Leader Wu, I think the company commander and deputy company commander are right. Your performance is good enough to get first place. Breaking the record will happen slowly, you don't need to rush."

"Hehe, what are you saying?" Wu Liuyi chuckled twice. "You know perfectly well that 24 to 26 years old is the absolute peak of physical fitness, and it's the golden age to break records."

By the time they reach 29 to 35 years old, their physical fitness begins to decline overall. Of course, because they have more experience, skills, tactics, and mental qualities, their outward performance is not obvious.

Those skilled veteran sergeants know how to train and use their physical strength effectively, which allows them to maintain their high level of performance and achieve rankings in competitions. But look at them, which one of them has broken a record?

I'm only 24, in the prime of my life. If I don't work hard now, when will I? Don't you think so?

Xu Sanduo nodded and focused on applying safflower oil to Wu Liuyi's waist.

After waiting a minute without hearing Xu Sanduo's reply, Wu Liuyi grew impatient. "Xu Sanduo, what are you doing? I'm asking you a question, aren't I?"

"I nodded," Xu Sanduo said innocently.

"You," Wu Liuyi laughed in exasperation, "I can see you nodding behind my back."

"Yes, you're in your prime, but aren't you almost 25? I remember you said your birthday is in September, and it's already the end of March."

"You're 24 and a half, almost 25. The deputy company commander said that rounding up makes you 25." Xu Sanduo corrected Wu Liuyi's words while gently rubbing his skin.

"Um, you, just tell me if I'm young or not," Wu Liuyi said helplessly to Xu Sanduo's insistence, and simply ignored his emphasis on almost being 25.

Xu Sanduo raised his voice a little, "Yeah, young. You're quite young. On the contrary, I always feel like I'm getting old."

"Hahaha," Wu Liuyi laughed loudly, "No, Xu Sanduo, stop it. I haven't even had my fight yet. Don't make me laugh so hard I can't breathe."

"Your combat performance is second in the entire army group. After the deputy company commander left, you became number one in the entire army group. This time it's our T Division's competition, so what do you have to worry about?"

Xu Sanduo's voice was flat and monotone. He liked the lively scene on the training ground, but the thought of the lonely environment of the Seventh Company made him feel even more uncomfortable.

"That's right, but I can't underestimate my opponent," Wu Liuyi replied with a hearty laugh.

Xu Sanduo didn't say anything, but mechanically and slowly massaged Wu Liuyi's waist.

Hearing that Xu Sanduo hadn't responded, Wu Liuyi turned around, saw his somewhat dejected expression, and stopped smiling. "Alright, alright, I won't make fun of you anymore, old soldier."

Wu Liuyi's voice was very heavy, very heavy, as he spoke the last two words.

Xu Sanduo looked up at Wu Liuyi's serious expression and said, "Old soldier, it's really not easy for you to say those two words."

In fact, Wu Liuyi had already recognized Xu Sanduo, because although this guy didn't seem like a good person at first, after being trained by the deputy company commander and squad leader, he was indeed a ruthless person.

However, he never showed it, and he was not used to this way of expressing himself. But ever since Xu Sanduo started guarding the barracks alone, his attitude has gradually changed.

Seeing Xu Sanduo's dejected appearance, he finally expressed his approval of Xu Sanduo.

Wu Liuyi turned around and lay back down, his tone solemn, "Yes, old soldier, Xu Sanduo, it wasn't easy for you to earn those two titles."

"Old soldier, old soldier," Wu Liuyi murmured softly, "Hey, Xu Sanduo, don't touch me, my waist is sensitive, both sides are ticklish, you have to make me laugh so hard I can't breathe."