Chapter 230: Acquaintances

Yingzhou saw Bai Tao and Su Miao poking their heads out from the transport cabin to check the situation from far away; seeing their current state, they must have returned to get married.

Recalling some things from the past, the corners of Yingzhou's mouth lifted involuntarily, and he muttered a sarcastic remark.

"This kid Bai Tao, he can finally be considered to have come through the bitterness to the sweetness."

When Yingzhou walked into the transport aircraft cabin, he found the surrounding soldiers looking at him with worshipful gazes, which made him feel a bit awkward; he complained inwardly: Damn, I still feel a bit unaccustomed to these kinds of gazes.

After notifying the pilot flying the transport aircraft that he had already boarded, Yingzhou came to sit opposite Bai Tao and Su Miao, taking up two people's worth of space at once, yet it still felt a bit crowded.

However, Yingzhou did not care about this at the moment, instead looking at the two, Bai Tao and Su Miao, sitting opposite him, a faint smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

"It's been almost two years since the three of us sat like this; it really is nostalgic."

Seeing Yingzhou reveal that mocking smile, the trace of worry that had been in Bai Tao's heart vanished, and he replied with a laugh.

"Indeed, though you might have changed the most; whether it's your appearance or your temperament, you give me the feeling of being a different person."

"Exactly, Yingzhou, you're a celebrity in the Military District now; everyone knows about your glorious deeds, it's truly too strong! It feels like we aren't even people from the same world."

Su Miao gently held Bai Tao's arm and said happily to Yingzhou.

"Stop making fun of me; I'm just an ordinary soldier, not as exaggerated as the rumors in the Military District say. By the way, are you two already married?"

Yingzhou crossed his arms, sniffed, and asked Bai Tao.

Upon hearing Yingzhou say this, the corners of Bai Tao's mouth twitched involuntarily.

No, buddy. Do you want to listen to what you're saying? Ordinary? Which decent person have you seen with such an ordinary height and physique?

"Yes, we are married, and now we are ending our marriage leave, preparing to return to our respective units."

Seeing Bai Tao's mouth twitch, Su Miao had no choice but to take over the conversation and answer.

After hearing Su Miao's answer, Bai Tao finally reacted and asked Yingzhou.

"By the way, Yingzhou, what have you been busy with lately?"

"I came back this time because of some matters; after returning, I've just been taking care of the child every day and went to take a look at the Production Zone."

Yingzhou thought back carefully; aside from some unnecessary things to mention, he really didn't seem to have anything to do every day, except for Gathering Spiritual Power daily.

"A child?!"

"You're already a father?!"

Bai Tao and Su Miao both looked at Yingzhou with surprised gazes, their voices rising by several notches.

After the two realized their lack of composure, they immediately lowered their voices, and Bai Tao asked Yingzhou in a low voice.

"No, buddy, you're already a father? You have a child?"

Yingzhou thought for a few seconds and said, "That is indeed the case; it's a very well-behaved child, and my mother is at home taking care of him now."

"You're too fast, aren't you? How did you manage that?"

Looking at Bai Tao's appearance, Yingzhou shook his head and said to him with a smile, "How did I manage it? Anyway, my child is quite unique. Since you two are already married, you should hurry up and have a child too."

At this, the faces of Bai Tao and Su Miao turned red rapidly, and Bai Tao said to Yingzhou in a low voice.

"Big Brother, in this situation, do you have to say that? It makes people feel quite embarrassed."

Yingzhou laughed heartily and reached out his right hand to pat Bai Tao on the shoulder.

"Hahaha, actually it's nothing, but I still have to congratulate you. Happy wedding, try your best to survive in this terrible world, and look forward to the day Dawn arrives."

The suddenly solemn tone of Yingzhou made Bai Tao unable to accept it for a moment, and he could only awkwardly rub the back of his head and say.

"Then I'll take your kind words."

Ninth Defense Zone Military Region New Recruit Training Camp.

Ji Bu looked at Ajie and the others, who were neatly dressed and equipped with weapons and Individual Combat Armor, and coupled with their strong physiques, Ji Bu couldn't help but praise them.

"Not bad! I specifically had the Production Zone produce this Individual Combat Armor according to your physical characteristics; wearing it on you all, it feels quite good!"

Ajie and the other 27 soldiers were standing with their backs straight, the form-fitting Individual Combat Armor wrapping around their bodies, holding Tactical Rifles with specially enlarged muzzles and dimensions in their hands, with 60cm-long Tactical Knives strapped to their backs; under their silver-gray masks, Ajie and the others were staring straight ahead.

Ji Bu straightened his body so he could look more imposing in front of this group of soldiers, and he said in a loud voice.

"Very good, you have done very well. After experiencing this period of training, although you have not Awakened Back Spirit, your powerful physiques and indomitable perseverance are your strengths! In a moment, I will have the Captain who will lead you come to pick you up; just wait a little while."

After finishing, Ji Bu gave a few instructions to his Guard beside him and then left the New Recruit Training Camp.

This action was seen by Ajie, who said to Charlie beside him.

"Charlie, did you see? That Military District Chief seems to have left; will he hand us over to Yingzhou?"

Charlie looked in the direction Ajie indicated, indeed saw Ji Bu's departing back, nodded, and said, "Not sure, but this Military District Chief leaving, something important must have happened, right? Let's wait a bit longer."

"Mm, I'll notify the others not to let go of their weapons casually to avoid any accidents."

After Ajie finished speaking, he had the soldiers behind him pass the word to everyone, telling them not to put down their weapons and equipment to prevent sudden situations from occurring.

"Yingzhou, we're leaving first; I wish you good luck as well!"

After Bai Tao waved at Yingzhou, he left with Su Miao.

After saying goodbye to Bai Tao and Su Miao, Yingzhou received the message to head to the New Recruit Training Camp, so he started rushing toward the New Recruit Training Camp without stopping.

"Why am I being sent to the New Recruit Training Camp? No, usually students who graduate from school come here; why am I here?"

Yingzhou looked suspiciously at the soldiers training around him, complaining inwardly.

However, I don't seem to have participated in new recruit training; they wouldn't make me make up for those trainings, would they? Is that necessary? Is this what the Chief wanted to give me?

Soon, Yingzhou saw a soldier dressed as a Guard waving at him, so he walked toward this soldier.

"I'm here to see some things that Chief Ji Bu wanted to show me; where are they?"

As Yingzhou spoke, he looked around, only to see a group of more than 20 soldiers, between 2 meters and 2.2 meters tall, standing straight and proper on the training ground.