Starting from the deputy company commander of the Soldier Assault Team

"Ah, I didn't mean to. I'm done rubbing. Get up now," Xu Sanduo said with an embarrassed smile.

"Okay," Wu Liuyi stood up immediately, buttoning his camouflage uniform as he looked at Xu Sanduo, "Give me the hat."

"By the way, what's 702's ranking now? How are their individual scores?" Wu Liuyi asked casually as he took the hat.

"Currently, the 702nd Regiment is ranked third. The team's performance is average. In terms of individual performance, you are first overall, Gan Xiaoning is fifth overall, and Huang Yaohui from the 353rd Regiment is second overall, but he is not good at combat."

"As long as Xiao Ning can beat him in the hand-to-hand combat, he can probably get fourth place in the individual competition." Xu Sanduo quickly explained what he knew.

"Not good at fighting?" Wu Liuyi chuckled. "Only you, the third-ranked fighter in the army group, are saying Huang Yaohui isn't good at fighting. Look at who else said that."

Who are the third and fourth place overall in the individual rankings?

"Third is Cheng Cai, and fourth is the division's reconnaissance battalion, the company commander's men."

"Okay, got it," Wu Liuyi turned around, patted Xu Sanduo on the shoulder, and grinned, "Although the guys in the Seventh Company can basically get anything done if they grit their teeth."

But for Xiao Ning, fighting Huang Yaohui would be a bit difficult. Alright, you're on your way. Focus on your duty.

After saying that, Wu Liuyi waved his hand casually and strode away, as other projects were waiting for him.

After talking for a while, Gao Cheng and Zhang Anbang went their separate ways. Gao Cheng strolled off to watch the soldiers of his division's reconnaissance battalion compete. After all, he was now the deputy battalion commander of the division's reconnaissance battalion and the team leader for this competition.

Zhang Anbang strolled around, leading the way in cheering on the soldiers from the Seventh Company who were participating in the competition.

……

Soon the competition on one side was over, and Zhang Anbang was very satisfied with his stroll. He had seen most of the soldiers from the Seventh Company who were still in the T Division, but he hadn't been able to see some who were in the company and hadn't come.

Compared to Zhang Anbang's happiness, Yuan Lang, who had been sitting in the observation area all day, was not so happy. He had read Xu Sanduo's file and knew his grades.

Whenever Xu Sanduo participated in a competition, his individual performance was always among the top three. However, he flipped through the results sheet several times but did not see Xu Sanduo's name.

That can only mean one thing: Xu Sanduo did not participate in the competition.

But before we came, the battalion commander said that Regiment Commander Wang had promised that all the soldiers on the list from 702 would be on the training field today.

Although I hadn't really spoken to Commander Wang much, I knew from the battalion commander's description that Commander Wang was a man of his word, a man whose spit was like nails.

So where does the problem lie?

Yuan Lang thought about it but couldn't figure out the reason. However, he had his own way of thinking. As the saying goes, you can run away from the monk but not the temple.

Since we didn't see him at the training ground, let's go to the Steel Seventh Company's barracks and wait for him. He's just guarding the barracks by himself there right now.

Yuan Lang didn't waste any time and headed straight for the Steel Seventh Company's camp, even refusing Zhang Anbang's offer to go to Old Wang's house for dinner.

First, he was anxious to see Xu Sanduo, a soldier he had high hopes for, and he needed to confirm what was going on.

Secondly, he wasn't really familiar with Wang Qingrui, unlike his relationship with Zhang Anbang, and he didn't want to get involved in this.

Moreover, he always felt that since this was neither a day of rest nor a holiday, inviting him to his home for dinner meant there was something going on.

He didn't want to get involved.

After parting ways with Zhang Anbang, Yuan Lang strode straight to his car and quickly headed towards the barracks of the Seventh Steel Company.

Watching Yuan Lang's departing figure, Zhang Anbang couldn't help but sigh. Uncle Wang had hidden people quite well; Yuan Lang was just too clever for his own good.

……

In the dimly lit corridor, Yuan Lang waited for more than thirty minutes before a first-term sergeant finally walked over with perfect marching steps.

It was Xu Sanduo.

Just as Xu Sanduo took out his key and was about to open the door, Yuan Lang quickly approached, patting his shoulder with one hand and grabbing his chest with the other, while simultaneously kicking the figure's feet.

Xu Sanduo reacted quickly, grabbing the hand that was grabbing his chest with one hand, and using his waist and abdomen to use the force to roll to the side and land steadily. The moment he landed, he reached for the light switch and turned on the light in the corridor.

Under the light, Xu Sanduo was pleasantly surprised to see who it was and quickly stood at attention, saying, "Report."

As Xu Sanduo rolled over, Yuan Lang, who had already retreated two steps, looked at Xu Sanduo with no expression. "I bet you've forgotten what my name is."

"Yuan Lang," Xu Sanduo called out the name clearly.

Yuan Lang chuckled softly, "Since we're already calling each other by our first names, stop standing at attention and relax."

"Yes," Xu Sanduo lowered his salute and asked with some curiosity, "How did you end up here?"

As Yuan Lang walked forward, he looked at Xu Sanduo and said, "I came to 702 to find a friend, but I waited for half an hour and no one showed up, so I had to hide in your hallway."

Seeing Yuan Lang approaching, Xu Sanduo hadn't reacted yet. He said enthusiastically, "Who are you looking for? I'll help you find them. I know the 702nd Regiment well."

Yuan Lang grinned. "I'm looking for someone named Xu Sanduo. Do you know him?"

Xu Sanduo flashed his signature smile, revealing his big white teeth. "You were looking for me?" he said, opening the door and leading Yuan Lang inside.

Yuan Lang looked around the clean and tidy dormitory as he walked inside, stopping in front of the table. "I know about your reorganization. I knew when you captured me."

Xu Sanduo looked at Yuan Lang, who had turned around, and said nothing, but simply handed him the water he had just poured.

"Thank you," Yuan Lang said politely as he took the water.

Xu Sanduo also spoke, his voice not loud but very clear, "I know, you told me that many people and things would leave me. I didn't understand then, but now I do. Many people and things have left."

"Hmm," Yuan Lang took a sip of water, looking at Xu Sanduo. This kid has grown a lot. "How is it? How does it feel to have been guarding this place alone for half a year?"

Xu Sanduo smiled and said, "It's alright."

Yuan Lang was a little unhappy. Why did he lose his briskness when it came to crucial questions? "What do you mean by 'okay'? You always give such ambiguous answers."

As he spoke, he walked past Xu Sanduo, went to a chair to the side, and sat down.

Xu Sanduo thought for a moment, then turned around as well. "I'm just getting used to it. Before, it was really bad at the beginning. Now it's neither high nor low, neither good nor bad, I can't really say."

Anyway, things are still the same as usual – food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. We'll continue doing what we normally do, just with fewer people.

Watching Xu Sanduo walk across to the other side, Yuan Lang crossed his legs and said, "How boring, right? I'm here to cause trouble."