Chapter 77

Chapter 77: The Outcome—The Door to Rebirth in the Apocalypse – Full Novel Website

Chapter 77: The Outcome—

After confirming that she had endured three hours, Gu Ning finally wanted to let go of Yin Sang, only to find that her limbs had stiffened, and she couldn’t get off Yin Sang for a while.

Yin Sang looked at Zhuang Chen’s bewildered and amused expression, which in her eyes seemed like schadenfreude. If she were alone, she would have screamed! She never imagined she would have such a humiliating day, and to be witnessed by Zhuang Chen in such a state! If possible, she wanted to kill everyone who saw her in this disgraceful state, starting with the woman on her back!!!

At that moment, she heard the woman clinging to her back say:

“Sorry, could you help me? I can’t move.”

Zhuang Chen and the others snapped out of their daze and hurriedly stepped forward to help Gu Ning off Yin Sang.

Gu Ning felt as if her body no longer belonged to her, yet the pain from various parts of her body was crystal clear.

Along with the stretcher, besides Ji Jiuzhe, who had gone down the mountain to guide the way, three company commanders also came up.

Yin Sang, supported by Yi Shaoqing, stood up with a grim face. Gu Ning, however, still lay on the ground, unable to stand. Although she had made Yin Sang look so disheveled, her injuries were much more severe than Yin Sang’s.

The stretcher had been prepared at the foot of the mountain. Third Brother had anticipated possible injuries but hadn’t expected the battle to be so intense. He could accept Gu Ning’s disheveled state, but the girl from the Five-Star Brigade didn’t look much better than Gu Ning… The three company commanders exchanged glances, eager to know what had happened, but seeing the girl from the Five-Star Brigade with a face so grim she looked ready to kill, they wisely kept their mouths shut.

Gu Ning and Yin Sang were carefully placed on stretchers. The military doctor, a man in his thirties with a medical kit, first checked the injury in Yin Sang’s mouth. Seeing it was just a bitten tongue, he moved on to treat the wounds on Gu Ning’s face. The scratches on Gu Ning’s face weren’t deep, but mixed with dirt and sand, they looked quite alarming.

The middle-aged doctor, for some reason, said, “Young lady, you might end up with a scar.”

Gu Ning just smiled, seemingly indifferent.

The doctor felt a bit awkward.

While cleaning Gu Ning’s wounds, Zhang Xiaobai and the others kept gasping as if they were the ones in pain, urging the doctor to be careful and gentle. Gu Ning only slightly furrowed her brows. Zhuang Chen, clearly curious about Gu Ning, squatted down beside her.

Gu Ning knew Zhuang Chen, but Zhuang Chen didn’t know her, just like with Method before. Gu Ning found this feeling incredibly奇妙, and she couldn’t help but laugh.

To Yi Shaoqing, it looked utterly terrifying, and he muttered, “Great, another crazy woman is joining the team.”

Zhuang Chen, however, found it amusing: “What are you laughing at?”

Ji Jiuzhe also glanced over.

Gu Ning smiled and said, “I have a friend who looks just like you.”

Yi Shaoqing burst out laughing, as if mocking Gu Ning’s old-fashioned approach: “You’ve already been selected, no need to suck up to her.”

Gu Ning just smiled and let it go.

Yin Sang’s stretcher was carried by two medical staff.

Gu Ning’s stretcher was carried by Zhong Xu and Chen Gen, who were of similar height.

Zhang Xiaobai couldn’t help but whisper to Gu Ning on the stretcher, “Gu Ning, you’re amazing!”

Gu Ning twitched her lips and asked, “How about you guys?”

Zhang Xiaobai’s excitement was instantly doused: “Let’s talk about it after we go down.”

Seeing his strange expression, Gu Ning’s heart sank.

The stretcher swayed, and her wounds still hurt a bit. Her healing ability had already started to mend her injuries. She hadn’t slept for a long time, and even after days without sleep, she didn’t feel tired. But now, swaying on the stretcher, she fell asleep.

In the room specially reserved for the Five-Star Brigade, Zhuang Chen immediately voiced her opinion as soon as she sat down: “I don’t care about the others, but Gu Ning must be assigned to me.”

Yi Shaoqing said, “I’ve seen Gu Ning’s file. She joined the Five-Star Brigade to learn close combat. Zhuang Chen, your close combat skills are still a bit lacking…” He paused and glanced mischievously at Ji Jiuzhe: “Heh, Jiuzhe, your close combat is the best in the brigade. Interested in taking on a disciple?”

“Come on,” Zhuang Chen said, “When have you ever seen him teach anyone?”

“Leave her to me,” Yin Sang, who had been silent on the sofa, suddenly spoke up: “I think she has great potential.”

Yi Shaoqing silently吐槽, at least control your expression when saying such things; you look like you’re about to kill her entire family.

Yi Shaoqing only dared to吐槽 in his heart, but Zhuang Chen directly said, “Leave her to you? Are you planning to cripple her?”

Ji Jiuzhe glanced at Yin Sang, pondered for a moment, and said, “Let’s discuss this when we return to the Capital. What do you think about the other three?”

Yi Shaoqing thought for a moment and said, “Besides Gu Ning, Zhang Xiaobai has the best potential. Achieving such strength in just a year in the army is quite impressive. Chen Gen, although not outstanding, is very steady and shows remarkable courage at critical moments, which is rare, especially among recent recruits. As for Zhong Xu, he’s a bit lacking in comparison.”

“Are you getting back at him?” Zhuang Chen sneered, “Still upset about that sneak attack?”

Yi Shaoqing bristled, “Of course not! Do I look like that kind of person?!”

On the other side, Zhang Xiaobai and the others waited in the infirmary. After the doctor said they were fine and just needed rest, they finally relaxed. Thinking about what they had witnessed, they still couldn’t believe it.

Compared to Gu Ning’s “ferocity,” they had been played like monkeys by the three from the Five-Star Brigade and hadn’t lasted three hours. They probably didn’t make the cut.

Gu Ning slept until after 5 PM. When the doctor saw she was awake, he made a call to notify the third company.

Soon, Third Brother arrived.

“The results are out,” Third Brother said to Gu Ning, “One good news and one bad news. Which do you want to hear first?”

Gu Ning resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said while putting on her shoes, “Bad news.”

Third Brother’s expression turned serious: “The bad news is that all four of you have been eliminated.”

Gu Ning froze, propped herself up, and stared at Third Brother in disbelief: “How is that possible?!” She paused, then asked, “What’s the good news?”

Third Brother maintained his serious expression: “The good news is…” He paused, then suddenly changed his expression: “I was just kidding!”

Gu Ning was stunned, not yet reacting, when Zhang Xiaobai and the others burst in, holding colorful party poppers that exploded with a bang, showering the room with confetti.

The doctor was startled, then angrily shouted, “Wait! Don’t run! Help me clean this up!”

The soldiers, of course, ignored him, all crowding around Gu Ning to congratulate her.

Zhong Xu’s face was flushed with excitement: “Gu Ning! The Five-Star Brigade just notified us—all four of us have been selected!”

Even the usually stoic Chen Gen was all smiles, and Zhang Xiaobai’s grin stretched from ear to ear.

Gu Ning was also shocked, too surprised to scold them for their prank. Her heart, which had been on edge, finally settled, and she couldn’t help but smile.

That night, Third Brother, pumped with adrenaline, pulled out his bank card and hired five trucks to take them all to the seafood restaurant near the city center that Zhang Xiaobai had been longing for.

The Five-Star Brigade initially declined, but unable to resist the soldiers’ insistence, they joined, except for Yin Sang, who claimed to be allergic to seafood.

Zhang Xiaobai had already reserved seats.

It wasn’t a holiday, so the restaurant wasn’t too crowded. When they arrived, only a few tables were occupied in the hall, and they took up almost half the space.

To avoid drawing attention, the soldiers changed into civilian clothes, but their upright posture and military demeanor still turned heads.

“Cheese-baked lobster, three pounds each, one for every table. Then this turbot, one per table, two pounds of prawns per table, one large portion of roast duck…” Zhang Xiaobai rattled off the dishes like a machine gun, making Third Brother’s face turn green. But with the four from the Five-Star Brigade sitting there, he couldn’t lose his temper. When Zhang Xiaobai reached the fourteenth dish, Third Brother couldn’t care less about面子 and grabbed Zhang Xiaobai’s hand, stopping him from flipping the menu. He said to the waiter, “Alright, alright! That’s enough for now. We can order more if needed. Tell the kitchen to hurry up.” He quickly shooed the waiter away, then turned to the three from the Five-Star Brigade: “The country is advocating frugality and opposing extravagance. We should set a good example.”

The dishes arrived one after another, and with Zhang Xiaobai and the other lively ones leading the way, the atmosphere was very融洽. The clinking of glasses and lively chatter filled the air. Plus, the soldiers rarely got to enjoy such a seafood feast, so they were exceptionally happy.

Amidst the joyous atmosphere, a surprised voice suddenly rang out: “Gu Ning?!”

The other tables didn’t hear it due to the noise, but everyone at Gu Ning’s table did.

All eyes turned towards the source.

Gu Ning, who was sitting sideways to the aisle, paused slightly upon hearing the voice, then looked over.

She first saw Jiang Yu’s surprised face, then noticed Lu Jiazhi standing in the aisle, looking equally astonished.