Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander novel Chapter 410

Chapter 410: Chapter 436: Very Hard

Sun Chan laughed, "I really should thank you; it’s a real surprise!"

"I did it because there’s something in it for me, otherwise, do you think I have nothing better to do? You help me make money and expand my reputation, and I help you open a shop. It’s a win-win. No need to keep thanking me."

Sun Chan nodded and smiled, "You’re really looking more and more like a boss now."

Han Dong was smug, "Really? I feel the same way. Let’s have dinner together tonight, and have Yang Zhen and the others come as well. You’ll treat us, so I can eat more."

Sun Chan chuckled, "I thought you’d be the one treating."

"Finally happy now, huh? You don’t know how worried I get seeing that long face of yours every day. As long as you’re not worrying, I’ll treat. Go and invite everyone." Han Dong said with a grin as he stood up.

Sun Chan looked at Han Dong with gratitude, thinking that she wouldn’t have gotten through it all without the constant encouragement of these friends around her.

That evening, Gu Junming and his team went to a breached dam. The torrential rain poured continuously from the sky, and soon floods were raging everywhere. Gu Junming and Yan Kai were drenched in cold sweat, worried that the dam couldn’t hold.

"No way! Below this village is a provincial road and a railway. If it can’t hold, transportation will be severely affected. We must protect it!" Gu Junming gave a resolute order.

Qian Xiaoshuang was finally driven away by Yan Kai, leaving her so angry that she cried.

But Gu Junming thought his approach was correct, "You’re short, and you’re with the military press, responsible for publicity and writing articles. What does it matter if you’re with us?"

"But I want to..."

"You’re a soldier, and obeying orders is your duty. Withdraw immediately!" Gu Junming commanded sternly.

Qian Xiaoshuang, with tears blurred in her eyes, kicked Yan Kai before leaving. Yan Kai just gave her a hard look without getting angry.

"If I survive, I’ll come find you."

Qian Xiaoshuang was taken aback, then spat, "Don’t talk nonsense! It’s not that easy to die! If you do, I’ll write an article saying you’re a cowardly bastard. I’ll tarnish your reputation!" She finished and jumped into the car, leaving quickly.

Yan Kai watched her departing figure and chuckled.

Gu Junming shook his head; enough silliness.

Everyone knew the mission tonight was very tough, half determined to face it like going to war. They all jumped into the water, soaking to protect the dam while waves of floodwater kept hitting them, swallowing mouthfuls of dirty water.

Behind them, soldiers carried sandbags, raising the dam bit by bit. Their bodies were long numb with cold from the floodwater, only kept awake by the surging waves.

In the early morning, the flood finally showed signs of receding. Gu Junming just breathed a sigh of relief when a cry of alarm sounded.

"Er Niu was washed away by the water!"

One of the soldiers among them, exhausted, collapsed in the water and was swept away. Everyone scrambled to grab him, but he was swept away in an instant.

Gu Junming had no time to think and was about to swim out to rescue him. Several people grabbed him, not letting him move.

Yan Kai shouted urgently, "No way, get the speedboat! Gu Junming, don’t forget you’re married! Don’t do anything stupid!"

When the two sides met, Liu Gang was in a hurry, spoke a few words, and left quickly.

Yan Kai said, "This Liu Gang is always striving to be first, but this time he was pushed to the second line. He must be disappointed."

"Why talk about this?" Gu Junming applied medicine to his legs. After soaking in water for so long, their skin developed a layer of painful, itchy eczema.

Yan Kai said nothing; Gu Junming dared not think about it much but had studied it. Liu Gang was a climber, and he had spent his life focused on this. Without any background, it was surprising how fast he had advanced at such a young age.

They rested for a few days before receiving a new mission: post-disaster disease prevention. The weather was too hot, and after the flood, epidemics like plague and insect infestations might occur, so they had to be prevented in advance. Yan Kai and Gu Junming hurriedly led their teams over.

Er Niu had to stay behind to handle communications due to his weak health. He was so upset he cried.

Gu Junming comforted, "Whatever you do, it’s all for serving the people. Don’t cry."

They kept moving from place to place every day, barely finding time to write letters. Each of Gu Junming’s letters had a different address, and the handwriting was extremely scribbled.

Sun Chan anxiously awaited each letter, and seeing that he was safe was her happiest moment.

Wu Qiong watched Sun Chan, and couldn’t help but feel disdainful. Truly pitiful, she couldn’t understand why she married a soldier, rarely getting to see him and with no money.

But Liu Enming understood, "They are very great, and you are very great too."

Sun Chan smiled, "Don’t say things like that. Someone has to do their job."