Spike

Chapter 13

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"It's here! Get out of the car!" The rear panel of the Jiefang truck was lowered with a bang, and Lin Rui, who was sleeping in the back, opened his eyes in a daze.The Second Lieutenant Chen Yong at the bottom was very serious and yelled at the group of recruits. Lin Rui jumped out of the car awkwardly among the recruits.Before I could react, I was ordered: "Everyone squat down! Squat over there!" Why squat down?Go to jail?Lin Rui didn't understand, but the invisible force made him obey even if he didn't understand.He carried his things and followed the recruits to the center of the playground and squatted down, squatting down in several rows like a nest of quail.He looked around and saw that there were not many recruits, only about 40.That's right, how can the agency use so many people?The recruit company is like this, bear with it.He looked up at the playground and at the troops he might be in for three years.Suddenly, a big slogan crashed into his eyes: eagle in the sky, tiger on land, dragon in the sea—what do you mean?He didn't understand yet, but when he looked to the right, there was also a placard: Special Forces Forge Special Spirits, Special Spirits Forge Special Soldiers—Fuck!Lin Rui's dazed eyes widened suddenly, special forces? !Over there, Chen Yong started the roll call, and the ones whose names were called came out carrying their own things, and the squad leader took them away if they were enough for one class.Before Lin Rui could react, how could someone like himself bump into the special forces, and the recruit next to him pushed him: "Your name is Lin Rui, right?" After a few words on the train, Lin Rui knew that he was from Inner Mongolia The Mongolian boy who came here, I can’t remember his name, anyway, he sang Mongolian songs all the way.Lin Rui glanced at him: "Yes." The Mongolian recruit smiled honestly: "I called you!"

"Lin Rui!" Chen Yong shouted while holding the list.Lin Rui stood up in a daze with his things in his hands: "Here we are..." Chen Yong sternly said, "Next time! Stand over there!" Lin Rui didn't leave with his things in his hands, and asked cautiously, "Chief, are you Didn’t I make a mistake? I was a political conditional soldier..." Chen Yong roared with a black face: "What's wrong?! No mistake! Stand over there! Call me platoon leader next time!" Lin Rui didn't dare Say no more, carry your things over there and stand in a row.Chen Yong took the list and called the next one: "Dark clouds!"

"Here!" Wu Yun, a Mongolian recruit, stood up with a smile on his face and followed Lin Rui.Tian Daniu, an old volunteer soldier of the first class, was wearing a uniform with a belt, and his face was expressionless under the big-brimmed hat, and his eyes were shining coldly, looking at the group of recruits in front of him.He narrowed his eyes and raised his chin: "Listen to me, I will only say it once! My name is Tian Daniu, and I am your squad leader! From today onwards, you are not ordinary people, but soldiers! I don't care what you are at home. Virtue, this is the army! It's a dragon, you have to coil it up for me! It's a tiger, you have to lie down for me!" Lin Rui stood in the queue without saying a word.

"Do you know what army we are?" Tian Daniu asked loudly.No recruits answered, Lin Rui shouted under his breath: "Special Forces——" Tian Daniu looked at him: "Remember to call the report first next time! - You got the answer right, it's the Special Forces! Do you know what the Special Forces are for? ?” Lin Rui shouted, “Report!”

"You know? Then tell me!" Tian Daniu looked at him with a smile on his face. "I'm not here to be a special soldier, I'm here to be a politically qualified soldier! The recruiting cadre said that I was going to a team directly under the military region, but didn't say that I was a special force!" Lin Rui said.Tian Daniu looked at his eyes with a cold light: "That's right, this is the team directly under the military region! Our special reconnaissance brigade is the only sharp knife unit directly under the headquarters of the military region! Got it?" Lin Rui opened his mouth but was choked Stopped, obviously he didn't realize that the People's Liberation Army can also lie to people, and even tricked him into being dumb.Tian Daniu sneered: "It seems that you are too comfortable in the car, and you haven't woken up yet. Let you wake up and take a nap, 5 kilometers off-road. Follow me!" The recruits followed Tian Daniu and started running.Lin Rui ran in the queue and still didn't understand why this "political soldier" became a "special soldier"?
The recruits ran 5 kilometers wheezing and panting, and were trained by the squad leader for half an hour before being taken into the dormitory to unpack their backpacks and make their beds.Lin Rui was in the upper berth, and his lower berth was Wu Yun, a Mongolian recruit.Wu Yun hummed the grassland pastoral song and happily made the bed. Lin Rui poked his head down: "Do you know that you are going to be a special soldier?" Rui asked: "How did they tell you?" Wu Yun replied: "The recruiting cadres set up a table and greeted us, come to us! We are special forces, the food fee is high, and the food is good! I'm here." Lin Rui asked in surprise: "Do you know what special forces do?" Wu Yun tidied up his bed: "I don't know, it's just different from other soldiers! What are you worrying about? When do you eat?" Lin Rui was in a panic. : "You just know how to eat!"

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The brothers of the 17th team of the reconnaissance command were scrambling shirtless in the snow. Whenever the weather was bad, that was the time when their captain was the most excited, because he could toss them again.The lads roared and rushed together, snowflakes flew wildly with fists and feet, and he was happy to watch.

Wearing uniforms, He Xiaoyu and Fang Zijun walked side by side on the road to the Army Academy and immediately became the focus.On the side of the road, the infantry and artillery brothers who had just lined up after get out of class screamed and shouted their serial numbers loudly. One thought he was a big brother, and the other thought he was the god of war. It was understandable to act in front of beautiful female soldiers.If there are female students in the communication major, the number will become more sour, which is a bit jealous. I used to be the focus before, but now the focus has shifted, and no girl is happy.But this civilian cadre, one student, and two beautiful female soldiers didn't stay by their side, and they didn't even look at them. They walked towards the reconnaissance command team 17, which was disheveled and wearing camouflage uniforms, and was lined up to the cafeteria.

The eyes of the brothers in the 17th team were all lit up.He Xiaoyu walked up to the captain generously, saluted and reported: "Report to the chief, we are looking for Liu Xiaofei!" The captain looked at her and at Liu Xiaofei: "Liu Xiaofei, come out." Liu Xiaofei came out with a sullen face, not daring to smile , Afraid to come back and be hammered by the brothers.Zhang Lei looked at Fang Zijun, a blush appeared on Fang Zijun's fair face, and his eyes hid to the side.He Xiaoyu looked mischievously at Zhang Lei, then at Fang Zijun: "There is Zhang Lei." The captain nodded: "Zhang Lei, come out." Zhang Lei came out, with a strange smile on his face. Understood - I know you're here for me.She wanted to be angry but couldn't, so she simply didn't look at him and looked into the distance.There is a playground in the distance, and there is nothing to see.

The brothers in the 17th team were very jealous.The captain looked at their eyes, smiled and waved: "What the hell are you looking at? They are all fucking hairy children. Let's talk about it when the hair grows full! The duty officer leads the team, the cafeteria. Liu Xiaofei, Zhang Lei, return to the team after dinner." Brothers Liu Xiaofei patted his head and looked at He Xiaoyu and smiled, "Why are you here?" He Xiaoyu said, "I don't have class today, and my sister came to play with me, and she said whether to come or not." Look at you. I asked for leave and came out to look for you, why don't you welcome me? Then we'll go back!" Liu Xiaofei hurriedly said, "Don't! I didn't mean that!"

Zhang Lei looked at Fang Zijun, but Fang Zijun never looked at him squarely.When he looked sideways, Fang Zijun's eyes suddenly fell on his side.Zhang Lei felt it, and immediately turned his face away, the eyes of the two collided, sparks almost flew!There were tears in Fang Zijun's eyes, and she avoided them decisively.Zhang Lei was very puzzled, and before he could react, Liu Xiaofei said over there: "We can't poke here, you two go first, and wait for us at the restaurant in front of the college's family courtyard." Fang Zijun lowered his head, followed He Xiaoyu Go ahead.Zhang Lei was still in a daze, Liu Xiaofei pulled him: "Why are you so stupid? Let's go!"

The restaurant of the Army Academy is relatively general and small.The four ordered a hot pot, and the hot pot was very hot, so they all took off their military jackets.Alcohol is definitely not daring to drink, drinks deal with it.Liu Xiaofei was determined to treat guests, but Fang Zijun did not insist.During the meal, He Xiaoyu was still chattering non-stop, but Liu Xiaofei just listened, and had a good time listening to it.He Xiaoyu said to him: "Do you understand, you are happy?" Fang Zijun smiled reluctantly, but saw Zhang Lei the moment his eyes changed, and the smile condensed on his face.Zhang Lei has been looking at her, and anyone can see the information in his eyes.He Xiaoyu looked around, and suddenly asked, "Is there a restroom here?" Liu Xiaofei said, "Our hotel doesn't have a restroom, it's in the building outside."

"You take me there!" He Xiaoyu stood up, picked up his coat and put it on, and Liu Xiaofei went out with her.Only Zhang Lei and Fang Zijun were left in the private room, neither of them knew what to say.After a long time, Zhang Lei said with a smile: "Why don't you eat? Just listen to them?" As soon as the thick voice came out, Fang Zijun couldn't help it, tears fell down, she stretched out her hand to wipe it away, and said with a smile: " It's okay, I remembered some unhappy things." Zhang Lei didn't dare to say more, knowing that Fang Zijun might recall the comrades who died or her father.He thought for a while and said carefully: "If you trust me, I can be your friend. You can tell me your unhappiness, so that you can relax a little." Fang Zijun didn't look at him, suppressing his own emotions Feeling emotional, he took out a pack of Hongtashan from his military uniform pocket, and pulled out one: "Smoke?" Zhang Lei took it, Fang Zijun took out one and just put it on his mouth, Zhang Lei's lighter was in front of the cigarette.Fang Zijun glanced at Zhang Lei out of the corner of his eye, lit his cigarette without saying a word or expression, took a deep breath and let out a mouthful: "Don't tell Xiaoyu that I smoke." Zhang Lei didn't say anything but just looked at her, lit the cigarette and smoked by himself .

Outside, Liu Xiaofei was walking hurriedly in front, and He Xiaoyu shouted from behind: "Hey! Hey! Why are you walking so fast?" Liu Xiaofei turned around and said, "I'm not afraid that you are in a hurry? We don't have women's toilets here, so we have to walk for a while!" He Xiaoyu was angry and funny: "Come on! I'm not going!" Liu Xiaofei wondered: "Ah? Really not going?" He Xiaoyu said: "Really not going!" Liu Xiaofei said: "Then let's go back." He Xiaoyu asked: "Why are you going back?" Liu Xiaofei said: "Eat! Zhang Lei and your sister are still waiting for us!" He Xiaoyu glared at him: "I said you are really stupid? Simple minded and well-developed limbs!" Liu Xiaofei was puzzled: "What's wrong?" He Xiaoyu had no choice but to say directly: "You didn't see that Zhang Lei was interested in my sister?" Liu Xiaofei was shocked: " Him? No way, your sister is a cadre! She is your father's goddaughter! Has he eaten the guts of a leopard?" He Xiaoyu was furious: "Are you so stupid? That's what you think, then I can't get married, can I?!"

Liu Xiaofei thought about it, and smiled: "I've also had the guts of a leopard. But, your sister is older than him!" He Xiaoyu punched him: "What does love have to do with age! My mother is half a year older than my father , isn’t it pretty good?” Liu Xiaofei smiled and said, “Yes.” He Xiaoyu asked, “I’m asking you seriously, how is Zhang Lei doing?”

"My iron buddy, what do you need to say?" Liu Xiaofei said seriously, "A paratrooper, a member of the Communist Party of China, he was an excellent soldier from the beginning of his service! Skip all kinds of umbrella types and complicated situations, and now he is wearing a fifth-level umbrella emblem ——This is the highest-ranked umbrella badge for their paratroopers! He was the squad leader in the first year, and he won third-class merit! There is nothing to say about military quality, and our ordinary teachers dare not challenge him..."

"I didn't ask you this!" He Xiaoyu said anxiously, "I'm asking you, does he have a girlfriend?!" "Yes, it seems that they are separated." Liu Xiaofei said, "It belongs to the women's parachuting team of their military department. "What does it look like?" He Xiaoyu was so anxious that he was about to kick him, "Is there any? My sister is an honest person. Both of her parents passed away when she came down from the front line, and she is alone! You can't lie to me!" Liu Xiaofei thought about it: "No. He never received a letter from his girlfriend, nor did he make a phone call." "Surely not?" He Xiaoyu asked.Liu Xiaofei said: "Definitely not. In our team, the girlfriend's letter is to be read publicly..." He Xiaoyu was anxious: "Okay you! Did you read my letter?" Liu Xiaofei realized that he had slipped his tongue He hurriedly covered it: "Everyone must read me. Oops! Don't pinch me..."

In the private room of the hotel, Fang Zijun stubbed out his cigarette and lit another.Zhang Lei hurriedly said: "You have already smoked four, you can't smoke any more!" Fang Zijun didn't speak, just smoked.The sound of Liu Xiaofei and He Xiaoyu running in with a smile came from outside, and Fang Zijun snuffed out the cigarette like lightning and threw it on the ground.He Xiaoyu was the first to come in, and raised the curtain: "Ouch! Why is there such a heavy smell of smoke? It seems to be on fire! Zhang Lei, are you crazy? Are you smoking so much?!" Zhang Lei looked at Fang Zijun, He hurriedly said: "Oh, smoking is not allowed in the team. I have been holding back for several days." Fang Zijun didn't look at him gratefully, but just picked up the drink and took a sip.

It was time to leave after dinner, and the two boys sent the two girls to the gate of the Lu courtyard.Zhang Lei suddenly took out a shiny thing from the pocket of his winter camouflage uniform, two small wings, and a parachute on it. There were five red stars on it, and the Roman numeral "Ⅴ" was written on it.Zhang Lei handed this thing to Fang Zijun: "From the day I got it, it has never left me. I give it to you, I hope you like it." He Xiaoyu smiled: "Hey! What is this? it's beautiful!"

Zhang Lei smiled faintly: "My umbrella emblem, the pride of the paratroopers." Fang Zijun was holding it in his hand, tears rolling down his face.Everyone was very surprised, Fang Zijun wiped his eyes hurriedly: "I'm confused." He Xiaoyu burst out laughing, and pushed Zhang Lei: "I can tell you, brat! This is my sister! Don't be so sulky. !"

Fang Zijun walked out of the Lu courtyard without saying a word or saying goodbye, and He Xiaoyu hurriedly chased after him.Walking out of the gate of Luyuan, Fang Zijun suddenly turned around, Zhang Lei was wearing an army winter camouflage uniform and a training cap and smiled mischievously at her.Fang Zijun's tears flowed down.What she saw was an almost identical young and haughty face—except that there was still vague camouflage paint on that face, wearing an early scout camouflage uniform, and the camouflage covering on the helmet was studded with grass.That smile was also different, a cold and gentle smile.It's just two similar faces, brothers' faces, really... too much alike.Fang Zijun covered his mouth, turned and ran away.Zhang Lei stood there stupidly, not knowing how he offended Fang Zijun.Liu Xiaofei looked dumbfounded: "Dude, what's wrong? Did you provoke her?" Zhang Lei shook his head, he didn't know what was going on.

Back in the dormitory, Fang Zijun took out the box in the drawer, opened it, and there was an identical umbrella emblem inside.Two golden umbrella badges were placed on her left and right hands. Fang Zijun couldn't suppress his sadness any longer, and burst into tears.Her door was closed, no matter how much He Xiaoyu knocked outside, Fang Zijun would not open the door, leaning against the door and crying loudly.She has suppressed this cry for many years.

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