When the end of the war was completed, it was already the end of December.
In addition to the colder weather and heavier snow, people didn't feel more changes brought about by the change of seasons.
After the war, although the Second Army gained the upper hand in the later stages of the war, the Second Army's losses were not a small number. And most of the people who survived were injured and exhausted.
According to the order issued by the General's Office, the Second Army would switch with the Third Army, and Zhao Gang would lead the Third Army to Wu City to take over the defense. The replaced Second Army would go to the Fishbone base for reorganization. At the same time, the General would personally host the victory ceremony and reward the meritorious personnel.
Due to the heavy snow, the road from Wanghai to Hongcheng was blocked, and the only means of transportation between the two places was the airship. It was not until the end of December that the change of defense between the two armies was completed.
Therefore, the award ceremony was set on the night before New Year's Eve.
And this ceremony symbolizing glory also added a special joy to the 2019 New Year's Eve.
"… Award Private First Class Hu Cheng, the Knight Medal!" A loud and rough voice echoed in the square of the Fishbone base.
On the award stage, Hu Cheng's face was flushed, his chest was raised high, and he performed a standard military salute. After the General personally put the medal on him, he shook hands with him. He took half a step back and took the uniform symbolizing the identity of a knight from the civil servant next to him, as well as a check of one thousand credits in a wooden box.
According to the regulations of the NAC, those with outstanding achievements would be awarded the identity of a knight, which meant that he would be able to own his own power armor, lead a five-person team, and have the opportunity to transfer from the frontline to the military government system as an official.
Although the General didn't say a word during the handshake, Hu Cheng still trembled with excitement. To be able to shake hands with the General who commanded the entire NAC and accept the award was a supreme honor in itself.
After drinking with his comrades in the tavern, Hu Cheng dragged his drunken body back to his home at the Fishbone base.
It was a simple and crude apartment. From the dusty coffee table and the messy piles of junk, it could be seen that he was the only one living here. But it didn't matter, he would soon change places. Anyone who became a knight had the right to own a property in the Garden of Eden.
It was a privilege that belonged to those who made outstanding contributions to the NAC.
Of course, the function of the Garden of Eden was not just the ridiculously large CNC planting towers. The living space that occupied 50% of the area was its main body. As a closed and independent biosphere unit, the Garden of Eden could see the scenery that truly belonged before the war.
There was no freezing wind and snow inside, and it was always like spring all year round.
He threw himself onto the bed, and his snores soon filled the whole room.
In his dream, he dreamed of the goddess he yearned for day and night. In the dream, she finally agreed to his pursuit and was willing to become his wife. In the dream, he held her delicate hand and put the ring on her finger. In the dream, he wore a power armor and led his team to plant the NAC flag in the center of the ruins of the Northern Alliance Area …
He rolled over, drool dripping from the corner of his grinning mouth.
No matter how unhappy his life had been in the past, from tomorrow onwards, his life would be completely different.
…
At the end of the ceremony, Jiang Chen dragged his exhausted body back to the mansion, threw his winter suit on the hanger, and sat down on the sofa. His whole body sunk into the sofa and he didn't want to move.
Although he didn't need to say a word, maintaining a dignified expression for an entire afternoon, shaking hands with more than a thousand people, and conferring nearly a hundred knights … In short, it was a very difficult task.
But he couldn't help it. The rules were set by him.
Even if it was for the loyalty of those soldiers and to live up to the expectations of the soldiers, he had to stand there and carry out the training ceremony to the end.
So thirsty …
Just as Jiang Chen was wondering whether to go to the fridge to get a bottle of juice and continue to lie down, Yaoyao, wearing a light dress, walked over with a glass of water.
She put the glass to Jiang Chen's lips and carefully fed him the water. Although he still had the strength to drink water, looking at Yaoyao's considerate look, the lazy Jiang Chen suddenly didn't want to move. He enjoyed the little loli's service with satisfaction.
Looking at her beloved big brother's tired look, Yaoyao pouted, raised her hand, and gently wiped the corner of Jiang Chen's mouth with her sleeve. She whispered.
"Hmm … you've worked hard."
"It's been hard." Jiang Chen smiled and rubbed Yaoyao's fluffy hair. "But thanks to Yaoyao, I'm much better now."
"Hehe …"
Yaoyao, with a cute smile, was like a little squirrel who picked up a pine cone. Her happy expression could cure all the fatigue in the world. Even if he wasn't a lolicon, it was still difficult for him to resist the softness that was gently touching him, as well as the uncontrollable urge to make that blissful expression even more blissful.
"Speaking of which, Sister Sun Jiao hasn't come back yet?"
"Sun Jiao and Xiaorou, they are still preparing for the New Year's Day celebration tonight." Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a headache.
Although there would be a lot of good programs and delicious food at the celebration, it meant that he wouldn't be able to rest until the wee hours of the morning.
Seeing Jiang Chen's headache, Yaoyao buried her head and sighed. The expression on her face was slightly lonely. She opened her mouth and said in a soft voice.
"I'm sorry … Yaoyao can't help you anymore. Big brother must think Yaoyao, hmm … is useless. "
Jiang Chen paused for a moment before he laughed.
"Of course not."
"Hmm … But Yaoyao's computer skills haven't been used in a long time."
Jiang Chen picked Yaoyao up and put the frightened little animal on his lap. He gently patted her back and said softly.
"Before Yaoyao knows, Yaoyao has already helped me a lot."
"Really?" Lying in Jiang Chen's arms, the pair of big eyes stared into his without moving.
Responding to the expectant eyes and the immature feelings, Jiang Chen solemnly nodded, pinched her little nose, and smiled.
"Of course."
"Hehe …"
Yaoyao smiled shyly and put her soft cheek on Jiang Chen's chest, quietly feeling the warmth.
The quiet atmosphere continued in the living room.
Hiding behind the door, holding her favorite mango pudding in her hand, Lin Lin silently closed the door. She originally planned to taunt him and then stuff the pudding in her hand into his mouth, but it seemed that she was one step ahead.
She felt relieved.
Perfect, she didn't have to worry about things she wasn't good at …
The girl comforted herself.
Even with the strongest and fastest quantum supercomputer chip, she couldn't understand the inexplicable frustration in her chest.
Leaning against the wall beside the door, Lin Lin slowly slid to the ground.
She hugged her legs and put her chin on her knees. Her heterochromatic eyes showed a hint of annoyance.
Her mouth repeatedly muttered something as she buried her head in her knees.
"This idiot …"
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