Your unit has been disbanded, but your heroic names will forever remain in military history.
General Zheng paused, coughed forcefully to steady his hoarse voice, and looked directly into Zhou Rong’s eyes:
“You and your team rescued virus research materials and primary antibodies, found serum antibody carriers, and bought precious time and resources for the Strategic Bureau Research Institute to develop an antidote. Major General Qian, Chief of Staff Liu, and the souls of Unit 118 in heaven will be proud of you.”
Zhou Rong gave a sad smile and did not respond.
General Zheng spoke gently: “Let your team rest. Someone will come later to take you…”
A knock interrupted him, and the political commissar casually asked, “Who is it?”
“Report!” came a stammering voice from outside: “Captain Yan Hao from Unit 118 has returned!”
General Zheng pushed the door open, puzzled.
In the corridor, guards looked bewildered and helpless. The legendary Yan Hao stood at attention against the wall, expressionless.
Beside him on a bench sat a young man, half his face covered in bandages, his upper body wrapped in bandages, bare-chested. The critically ill patient who should have been unconscious in the intensive care unit was actually here, clearly showing signs of recent combat. General Zheng’s body swayed uncontrollably.
Zhou Rong exclaimed: “Si Nan?”
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Si Nan raised his head, accurately locating the source of the voice, and extended a hand.
Zhou Rong quickly stepped forward, tightly grasping the bruised hand from IV fluids, then was pulled into an embrace by Si Nan, who buried his face deep into Zhou Rong’s heated chest and took a deep breath.
“How did you get here?” Zhou Rong’s voice trembled as he repeatedly stroked the back of Si Nan’s head.
Si Nan briefly replied: “Can’t see. Wanted to know where you are.”
The guard hesitantly reported to General Zheng: “He injured the main and deputy commanders of the 9th Battalion and several soldiers. No one dared to stop him. Captain Yan helped guide him…” Several senior military officers emerging from the conference room watched in surprise as Zhou Rong lifted the barefoot Si Nan into his arms.
