565: Two captains who love and hate each other.

After Captain Chen fastened his safety belt, he began climbing upward. Initially, he didn't appear very practiced.

"Old Chen, you're not doing so well. You need to use some strength, grab those protruding rocks, and use your core strength. You need technique..."

Hearing Captain Li's words, Captain Chen looked up and smiled.

"You talk too much."

"I'm kindly teaching you. I learned this yesterday, and my technique today is much better than it was then."

Xiao Niannian laughed as she listened to the two Commanders bicker.

Lu Jing stood beside her, watching the two Commanders with amusement in his eyes.

"I don't need you to teach me. I know how."

Captain Li didn't quite believe him, but Captain Chen suddenly sped up, and his level of proficiency was even better than Captain Li's.

Two or three minutes later, he saw Old Chen climb up.

"You tricked me?"

Captain Li looked at Captain Chen in surprise.

Captain Chen laughed and said.

"What's this talk about tricking? How did I trick you? I'm a beginner, too."

The smile on his face made Captain Li even angrier.

"You call this a beginner? Is this what a beginner looks like? You actually tricked me."

"Everyone can testify, though. You said you would treat the Soldiers of both Production Brigades to a big fat pig."

Hearing this, Captain Li remembered what he had just said, covered his chest, and felt a pang of heartache.

Pork is so expensive now; a two-hundred-jin pig costs over a hundred yuan.

That was one or two months of his salary.

It hurt his heart and his wallet. Old Chen had deliberately set a trap for him.

"I keep my word."

He came here this time to secure benefits—no, to secure benefits for his Production Brigade.

No matter how much they received, it would be extremely beneficial to their Production Brigade, at least improving their living conditions and ensuring the Soldiers didn't have such a tough time.

He thought of the Soldiers' chilblains in winter, and those rosy, chapped faces; they couldn't even afford face cream for them.

The conditions here were dozens of times better than those in their Production Brigade.

It was a pity he came a bit late. Otherwise, if he had met Young Master Wang, perhaps Young Master Wang would have given them a targeted donation.

That would be even better.

Well, that was just wishful thinking.

"Good. Then I'll thank Captain Li on behalf of the Soldiers."

Captain Chen laughed.

He and Old Li had been Comrades-in-arms for nearly twenty years. Although they often argued, their relationship was excellent.

Old Li could certainly afford the money for one fat pig.

Of course, he wouldn't let Old Li suffer a loss.

When the time came, he would also pay the same amount to provide extra food for all the Team Members. Despite arguing with Old Li for so many years, their bond was very strong.

Captain Li slid down the cliff. He looked at Captain Chen, who had also slid down, and gave a cold huff.

Captain Chen burst into laughter.

"Hahaha."

Listening to his triumphant laughter, Captain Li looked at Xiao Niannian and Gu Yuan. Catching their eyes, Captain Li patted Gu Yuan’s shoulder.

This kid definitely didn't know, but even if he did, he wouldn't say anything.

As for Comrade Xiao, he had noticed earlier that she wasn't looking at him but gazing around. He had wondered what was wrong with Comrade Xiao. Now he understood.

"Old Chen, go make arrangements now. Find someone to go to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative or the Meat Processing Plant and buy that fat pig."

"Alright."

Xiao Niannian watched the two Commanders, who had just been sparring, now chatting happily. Her gaze shifted to Lu Jing, Captain Zhang, and Captain Qi.

In fact, Lu Jing, Captain Zhang, and Captain Qi were similar.

Captain Qi wasn't directly opposing Lu Jing right now, but Captain Zhang wanted to win every time, though he hadn't succeeded yet.

In another ten years or so, Lu Jing and these two would probably be in the same situation.

They bickered now, but if they were truly assigned to other Military Units later, they would miss their time here and every little moment spent with their Comrades-in-arms.

As soon as Captain Chen gave the order, the Soldiers under him moved very quickly, and a fat pig was bought back.

The Soldiers swiftly slaughtered the two-hundred-plus-jin fat pig and sent it to the mess hall to be cooked.

The mess hall was extremely lively that evening.

Captain Chen also took out over a hundred yuan to buy other dishes for the extra meal.

"Comrades-in-arms, let us welcome the Comrades-in-arms from the Tibetan Area... We will be training together for the next month or so... Today's extra meal was paid for personally by Captain Li... Everyone, please give a warm round of applause to welcome Captain Li to speak."

Captain Li stood beside Captain Chen. He hadn't expected Old Chen to not only talk the talk but also credit him for the entire extra meal.

"Clap, clap, clap."

Hearing the applause, Captain Li smiled as he looked at the Soldiers, their youthful faces full of vigor.

"Comrades-in-arms, you are the elite of the elite, the future of the military. I believe you will all become the most outstanding Soldiers..."

Captain Li spoke impassioned words. When he finished, the Soldiers clapped forcefully, their hands turning red.

"Today's extra meal is not just from me, but also from your Captain Chen..."

"Thank you, Captain Li! Thank you, Captain Chen!"

The applause didn't stop for a while.

Captain Chen glanced at Captain Li and ate a large piece of meat.

Xiao Niannian sat not far away, watching the two of them, and her eyes met Lu Jing's.

Seeing his gaze, Xiao Niannian suddenly realized that since returning, apart from training, they hadn't actually spent any private time together these past few days.

Whose relationship was like theirs?

Lu Jing looked at Niannian. She stared at him blankly for a moment, then smiled, her eyes crinkling into slits. He didn't know what happy thought made her look so pleased.

Then she looked slightly annoyed. What was going on?

He had never seen so many expressions cross someone's face in a matter of seconds. Her lively appearance was truly adorable and beautiful.

Seeing the smile on Lu Jing's face, Xiao Niannian decided that after dinner, she would return to her dormitory and have a romantic talk with Lu Jing.

She had heard online that a relationship required effort from both sides, so she needed to coax her Fiancé a bit.

The food today was delicious. After Xiao Niannian finished eating, she glanced at Lu Jing.

Lu Jing followed her out.

The two walked side by side toward the dormitory.

Their current dormitories were only available to Company Level, Battalion Level, and Regiment Level officers.

Xiao Niannian was currently living in the two-bedroom, one-living-room unit reserved for Regiment Level officers, while Lu Jing's dormitory was next door.

Captain Chen had assigned this to Niannian because she was unique; such a talent deserved exceptional placement.