292: Black bears and wolves came down from the mountain to hurt people.

If Lu Jing really had something going on with this Xiao Niannian, that would be interesting.

If Xiao Niannian was truly a Gu Family Granddaughter, she could climb up by leveraging Gu Zhiyong’s influence. But after so many years outside, how could her abilities compare to theirs?

Perhaps, at that time, she wouldn’t be able to help Lu Jing and might even hinder his path to advancement.

Qiao Yan chuckled and walked in the opposite direction.

Xiao Niannian had already returned to the dormitory. After washing up, drinking some water, and lying in bed, Xiao Niannian felt incredibly comfortable.

She heard Lu Jing’s footsteps pass by the door, pause in front of her room, and then continue forward.

For several days straight, they had been on the road. In the evenings, except for Xiao Niannian staying alone once, she always acted with her comrades-in-arms, never slacking off.

If they took the train, it would be three days, but driving was even slower than the train.

And now, with the snow, the truck was even slower than the train.

Xiao Niannian was already sitting in the driver's seat, driving the large truck.

Next to her was Squad Leader Li.

Xiao Niannian guessed that after this trip back, Squad Leader Li would be specially recruited by the Special Forces Brigade. After all, with Squad Leader Li being such an all-around talent and his leg having recovered, the Special Forces Brigade would definitely want him.

Lu Jing also sat in the car, watching Niannian intently drive the military truck. Her movements were extremely skilled. In the past day or two, Niannian had driven the military truck for several hours.

While other vehicles had fallen into small potholes or stopped due to problems, the car they were in had not encountered any issues.

After more than three days, they finally reached their destination.

Xiao Niannian jumped out of the car and looked at the military camp before her.

The place was very spacious, stretching as far as the eye could see. However, the buildings here were not tall, mostly two-story houses, and some were bungalows, some built with red bricks, and some with mud bricks.

She heard the sound of Soldiers training.

Xiao Niannian watched Lu Jing and other leading officers walk inside.

Xiao Niannian looked towards the distant mountain. In this weather, some greenery could still be seen in those mountains.

It was said that there were many prey in the mountains at this time, but going into the mountains in such weather was also dangerous.

"Platoon Leader Xiao, what are you looking at?"

Hearing Fang Qiang's words, Xiao Niannian said with a smile.

"Look at the mountain opposite. There should be a lot of prey in that mountain."

Hearing Xiao Niannian's words, everyone laughed.

"Our mission is complete. If you want to go hunting, report it to Captain Lu, and we'll go together."

Listening to Fang Qiang's words, Xiao Niannian withdrew her gaze.

"In a few days."

This should be a military area, and they weren't sure about the situation in the mountains.

Moreover, this time, their escorting supplies was probably an excuse; their real mission should be something else.

Hearing Platoon Leader Xiao's words, Fang Qiang and the others nodded with a smile.

"We've been to Heilongjiang Province before. In autumn, there were indeed many wild beasts in the mountains..."

Soon, after the supplies were put into storage, a Soldier came over to lead Xiao Niannian and her companions to their accommodation.

Looking at this row of mud houses, plastered with mud, and the roofs made of straw and other things... Xiao Niannian fell silent.

Although she had guessed the environment here was poor, it was truly very poor.

Inside the room was a row of earthen beds... Xiao Niannian heard her comrades-in-arms talking.

"The conditions are too rudimentary."

"Before, I thought our place had poor conditions, but now looking here, I feel our original unit's conditions were excellent..."

"It's minus twenty degrees Celsius now. If we sleep here tonight, won't we get sick from the cold?"

"They will definitely burn firewood to heat the kangs at night..."

The comrade from the logistics department said.

"comrades, the conditions here are not good, so please bear with it..."

Everyone remained silent.

They had heard that it was tough here before, but now seeing the conditions firsthand, they all felt a bit disheartened.

"It's almost time to eat. Everyone, follow me to the cafeteria..."

Xiao Niannian and her comrades-in-arms followed to the cafeteria.

This cafeteria was less than half the size of the Division Headquarters' cafeteria, and the conditions were incomparable.

As Xiao Niannian queued for food, she saw it was corn porridge, coarse grain steamed buns, stir-fried pork with Chinese cabbage, and large radishes.

She got her food and sat down. Once seated, she immediately began to eat.

Xiao Niannian quickly finished her meal.

After eating, Xiao Niannian walked towards the dormitory.

On the way, she met many Soldiers, and some of them were surprised to see Xiao Niannian.

"Look, that Female Comrade has four pockets; she's an officer."

"Could she have just graduated from the Military Academy?"

"How could she be assigned here? The conditions here are too poor."

"Maybe she offended someone."

Xiao Niannian continued walking forward. As she neared the dormitory, she saw the logistics comrade approaching again.

"comrades, I need to tell you something. This place is close to the mountains, and it's winter now, so animals from the mountains might come down... There are Black Bears and wolves... They can harm people... At night, you must close your doors tightly, and if you go to the restroom, go in twos or threes..."

Hearing this, the Soldiers became somewhat excited.

"There are Black Bears?"

"And wolves? That's great."

"We're in for a treat."

"At night, everyone be vigilant. If a Black Bear comes down, we must not let it escape."

Hearing this, the logistics comrade was stunned.

Many comrades-in-arms from different units came here every year, some to deliver supplies, some to train for a month or two, and others for various reasons.

Most comrades-in-arms would be somewhat afraid and worried upon hearing about Black Bears and wolves, but these people, after hearing it, were all overjoyed.

The logistics comrade thought of this and quickly advised.

"These Black Bears and wild wolves are very formidable. Previously, people in the farms and many villages here were injured by them... Our Military Unit went to catch them several times, but they all escaped..."

Hearing this, the comrades-in-arms of the Special Forces Brigade remained silent. They were naturally different from ordinary Soldiers. If they encountered Black Bears and wolves, they would definitely not let them go.

Firstly, because Black Bears and wolves had harmed the populace, and secondly, because the living conditions here were tough. If they caught these Black Bears and wolves, it could also provide extra meals for the comrades-in-arms here, allowing them to eat better.

"Comrade Yang, don't worry, we will be careful..."

Company Commander He stated his position.

"The firewood you use these two days is supplied by the Military Unit, but in a few days, you'll have to go to the mountains to cut firewood yourselves..."

Go to the mountains to cut firewood?