Natural Disaster: I Started By Hoarding Tens Of Billions Of Supplies novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219: Meeting Xu Qipeng

Long Yu looked at the soldier and replied, "We'd like to see Captain Wu Lian."

The soldiers exchanged glances before one of them said, "I'm afraid you won't be able to see him today."

Before Long Yu could ask why, the other soldier explained, "Captain Wu was dispatched to Haicheng City earlier today, and his return date is unknown."

Long Yu and Yao Ran looked at each other upon hearing this. It seemed that with Long Yu's retirement from the military, Wu Lian had taken his place on this mission. They knew that since Wu Lian had been sent out, he wouldn't be back anytime soon.

As the two fell silent, one of the soldiers asked, "Do you need something from Captain Wu?" Hearing this, Yao Ran thought for a moment and asked, "Could we see Commander Xu?"

Both soldiers were surprised at her request. Not everyone could meet with Xu Qipeng, and few people even knew about him.

Believing that they might have some connection to Wu Lian, one soldier replied, "Please wait here. I will inform Commander Xu. May I have your names?"

"Long Yu and Yao Ran." Long Yu said.

As soon as he said that, the soldiers were shocked. After a few seconds of silence, they regained their composure and quickly saluted him.

"Captain Long, please forgive us for not recognizing you."

Long Yu returned their salute, saying calmly, "I'm retired now, so please don't call me Captain anymore."

Having learned their identities, one of the soldiers said, "Please follow me. Commander Xu has instructed us to bring you to him directly whenever you visit."

When she heard this, Yao Ran glanced at her boyfriend for a second before following the soldier.

Walking beside her, Long Yu explained in a low voice, "Commander Xu was my direct superior when I was still active in the military. He sent me a letter asking me to return to service, but I declined."

Hearing this, Yao Ran nodded and said nothing. Although she is his girlfriend right now, she felt it wasn't her place to decide what he should or shouldn't do. As long as he was safe and unharmed, she would support him from behind.

Noticing her silence, Long Yu looked at her intently before taking her hand and asking, "Are you upset?"

Yao Ran was puzzled and asked, "Why would I be upset with you?"

Long Yu fell silent, and then Yao Ran realized something. She chuckled and said, "I have no reason to be upset with you. I'm just glad you told me, and I will support you no matter what you decide."

Seeing that he was still not saying anything, she patted the back of his hand and added, "Don't overthink it. Whatever your decision is, I will be by your side."

Listening to her words, Long Yu smiled and slightly tightened his fingers around her hand. They walked for over half an hour before the soldier led them to a large tent.

Looking at the tents spread across the field, Long Yu asked, "Is there not enough living space in the buildings that you guys need to sleep in tents?"