Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Squad Leader Fang Arrives Chapter 221: Chapter 221: Squad Leader Fang Arrives “Captain Xiao Lin, how did you get here?” Lu Ruisheng went up to him, steadying Xiao Lin, who had rushed down from his bicycle.
Xiao Lin said, “Brother Lu, your friend is here. I just went over to the apartnt building, and since you weren’t there, the person from the unit across from your old place gave your new address.”
Gu Pan quickly asked, “Who, who is here?”
Xiao Lin replied, “A father and daughter, Fang Qiang and Fang Lanlan.”
Filled with excitent, Gu Pan said, “Let’s go pick them up now. We can talk on the way. I’ll go get the car.”
With that, she ran into the yard to fetch the car.
On reaching the gate, Lu Ruisheng helped Xiao Lin load the bicycle into the trunk.
Gu Pan, recalling sothing, said to Lu Ruisheng, “You guys get ready. I’ll go call Cheng Yang and the others.” Since Cheng Yang was the one most eager to see Fang Lanlan, he should be inford first.
At that mont, Cheng Yang had heard the commotion and was already coming out, asking from behind the wall, “Sister, what’s happened?”
Gu Pan replied, “Lanlan is here. We’re going to pick her up now.”
Cheng Yang imdiately climbed over the wall, “Sister, where are the bike keys?”
Gu Pan knew exactly what he was thinking and quickly handed over the motorcycle keys.
Cheng Yang rode off like the wind on the motorcycle.
Lu Xuerong also heard their shouting and ca out, “Is Squad Leader Fang here?”
Gu Pan nodded, “Yeah, we are going to get them now.”
Lu Xuerong locked the front door and ran over. Dr. Feng hadn’t returned, so they went ahead.
Lu Ruisheng too locked the house door, and driving together, they went to the base’s entrance to pick up their friends.
On the road, Gu Pan took out a pack of sugar cubes and two boxes of cigarettes from the car glove compartnt and handed them to Xiao Lin, “Captain Xiao Lin, you’ve taken such trouble for us. We intended to inform you of our new address in a couple of days, but a situation at ho made you co all this way.”
Xiao Lin accepted the gifts without ceremony, and said with a smile, “It’s no problem, wasn’t much of a detour.” With the gifts in hand, the distance really didn’t seem to matter.
Gu Pan said, “Even so, we’re grateful to you for coming to find us. Thank you.”
Xiao Lin’s cheeks were red, “It’s what I should do.” Since it was a favor done in exchange for gifts, he didn’t feel entirely good about accepting too much gratitude.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the base.
When they got out of the car, Cheng Yang and Fang Lanlan were locked in a tight embrace.
Nearby, Squad Leader Fang’s hair had turned mostly gray, and he was leaning on a crutch, continuously wiping his tears, looking much older.
Upon seeing Lu Ruisheng, Squad Leader Fang was so moved that his already injured legs seed unsure of how to move, “Xiao Lu, I thought I’d never see you guys again.”
Lu Ruisheng went over and embraced Squad Leader Fang, patting him on the back, “It’s good you’re here.”
Hearing them arrive, Fang Lanlan quickly left Cheng Yang’s embrace, a bit embarrassed, but still ran over to hug Gu Pan and Lu Xuerong.
This kind of feeling was simply indescribable for those who had never experienced it.
The feelings of those around them were even more complex, envious of their long-standing friendship, and even more so of the emotions between these friends. They knew how deeply Gu Pan and her friends cared for each other. To be honest, during critical monts, many people would think of their own survival; not many would genuinely have their friends in their hearts like this.
After a while, Lu Ruisheng was the first to speak, “Let’s not block the entrance; let’s go ho and talk.”
Squad Leader Fang said, “We don’t have our ID cards. The tornado swept us into the river, and we nearly lost everything.”
Gu Pan said, “We can vouch for that.” Saying so, she took out her own ID docunts and the permanent residence certificate of the rented house, and gave them to Xiao Lin to assist with the formalities.
Since one person could only vouch for another, Lu Ruisheng also pulled out his docunts, accompanying Xiao Lin to handle the procedures; they’d need to sign later.
Fang Lanlan was not as introverted as before. Perhaps it was the changes from their ti together or the experiences she had endured during the journey that made her more mature.
But it seed they hadn’t had an easy ti on the road. Fang Lanlan looked thinner, and as for Squad Leader Fang, who needed a crutch, his condition was still uncertain.
Gu Pan took out two Snickers bars from her pocket and handed them to Squad Leader Fang and Fang Lanlan to replenish their energy. They’d wait to ask until after the paperwork was sorted out whether it was best to go directly to the hospital or back ho.
Cheng Yang was standing next to Fang Lanlan, his eyes also full of concern.
Lu Ruisheng soon finished the procedures and ca out with the docunts, “Tomorrow we’ll go to the population registry office for another certification, then it’ll all be set.”
Gu Pan asked Squad Leader Fang, “Do you want to go to the hospital for your leg first?”
Lu Xuerong interjected, “Zhekai is at the hospital; you don’t have to worry.”
Squad Leader Fang shook his head, “No need. The injuries were from falling into the water and they’ve healed up. It’s just a limp now, doesn’t hinder work.”
Everyone was aware that many hospitals were short on supplies, and unless necessary, it was indeed better not to undergo surgery.
So, Gu Pan said, “Then let’s go ho first.”
Lu Ruisheng handed the car keys to Cheng Yang, “You drive them; Panpan and I will ride the motorcycle back.”
Cheng Yang was a bit sheepish, as he had rushed over on the motorcycle earlier and now had to leave them to ride it back.
Gu Pan laughed at him, “What? You’re going to play shy with us now?”
Cheng Yang also laughed, “No, no, I’ll drive.” He then handed the motorcycle keys to Lu Ruisheng.
Lu Ruisheng led the way on the motorcycle with Gu Pan, while Cheng Yang drove the car with the others following behind.
When they got ho, Dr. Feng was standing at the door. Seeing that all three households were empty and the cars gone, he knew they must have had an urgent matter and left together.
Lu Ruisheng parked the car at Cheng Yang’s house and then said to Dr. Feng who had caught up, “Dr. Feng, Squad Leader Fang and his daughter have arrived. Let’s go talk at Cheng Yang’s.”
Hearing this, Dr. Feng quickly walked to the car and opened the door to help Squad Leader Fang out.
Squad Leader Fang used to be a tough guy, but seeing them now made him feel like crying from the bottom of his heart.
Dr. Feng’s eyes were reddening too.
Once they all got out of the car, they went to Cheng Yang’s house, which kept the tradition of using the first floor as a eting room.
Once inside, Cheng Yang busied himself pouring water and such.
As Squad Leader Fang entered, he saw the various living conditions at the base. Without needing to ask, he knew their villa area was one of the best places in the base to live.
He exclaid, “You guys are really capable. From the ti I first t you, I could tell you were no ordinary people. Now even here in the base, you’re still outstanding.”
Dr. Feng hurriedly said, “We’re just fortunate to be with Xiao Lu and Xiao Gu. They’re the ones who secured all of this.”
Gu Pan said, “Cheng Yang and his wife also played a crucial role last ti. Let’s not be so modest. Once our little team is back together, we’ll be even stronger.”
Squad Leader Fang laughed heartily, “Now, even if I die, I won’t have any worries. With Lanlan with you all, she’s definitely in good hands.”
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