Chapter 72 Reward Boat

Qian Xiaolan sat up abruptly in bed, remembering what Gu Yanqing had said to her that morning. He said, “Our leader is very curious about you, the hero who knocked out the spy with one blow. I’ll take you to meet him later.” Qian Xiaolan raised her wrist and glanced at her watch. It was already 8:30. It shouldn’t be too late to get up now, right? The leader hadn’t slept all night, so he probably wouldn’t be up this early, right? Everyone was working so hard in training, but she was an outsider.

Sleeping until now and passing by them, wouldn’t it draw resentment? … Qian Xiaolan thought about many uncertainties, finally gritting her teeth, she quickly put on her clothes, washed her face with water from the basin, ran back to the space to brush her teeth, ate the breakfast Gu Yanqing had made for her, and then opened the door to go out. It was raining lightly outside, and on the training ground opposite the dormitory building, rows of soldiers were training in the rain. Qian Xiaolan had just stood under the eaves when Gu Yanqing across the way noticed her.

 He said a few words to the deputy battalion commander and ran towards Qian Xiaolan. “Are you awake? Did you eat the food I made for you?” Qian Xiaolan nodded, then asked him uncertainly, “Didn’t you tell me this morning that your leader wanted to see me?” Gu Yanqing looked at her with a smile in his eyes, “Yes, the leader is curious about your skills, and also curious about what kind of person could make me so anxious to file a marriage report.”

As they talked, they walked towards the office area. Gu Yanqing’s leader was Xie Tuanchang, the commander of their Marine Corps. Xie Tuanchang looked like a very serious person. Qian Xiaolan stood outside watching him look at documents, his expression as if the documents were his enemies. Gu Yanqing squeezed her hand, raised his hand and knocked on the door. Xie Tuan heard the knock, looked up and saw the two standing outside the door, immediately beckoning them in. “Xiao Gu, quickly bring your wife in.” “Commander!” Qian Xiaolan entered the room, stood at attention, and gave a standard military salute. Xie Tuanchang’s gaze swept over her lower body, and he nodded in satisfaction, “Not bad, not bad, you’re a good soldier.

Why didn’t you think about joining the army back then?” Seeing that his eyebrows softened when he smiled, Qian Xiaolan also smiled, “Actually, I thought about it, but unfortunately, I was living with my relatives back then, and my uncle and aunt wanted me to stay home and work to earn work points.” Xie Tuan had approved the marriage application, so he naturally knew Qian Xiaolan’s background and experiences. Hearing her mention it so calmly now, he felt a little regretful and had some pity for her. His daughter was the same age as Qian Xiaolan. If his daughter had suffered the same hardships as Qian Xiaolan, he would be heartbroken just thinking about it.

“Hey, it’s my fault, bringing this up made you sad.” Qian Xiaolan shook her head, and he continued, “Last night, we laid out a trap for that spy for ten days, and we almost let him escape with the information. Fortunately, you were there and knocked him unconscious, helping us a lot.

Tell me, what do you want as a reward?” The spy was carrying important secrets. If he had leaked them, it would have caused a major upheaval in the country. Qian Xiaolan looked at Gu Yanqing. Didn’t you say the leader would give a reward? Why do I have to ask for it myself now? Gu Yanqing winked at her. The leader is letting you ask for an extra reward. Xie Tuan: “!!!” Early in the morning, you two are flirting and stimulating who? No, he’s going to hug his own wife and ask for comfort when he goes back at noon. Qian Xiaolan thought for a while and tentatively said to Xie Tuan, “Would it be too much to ask for a small boat?” Gu Yanqing raised an eyebrow.

 Xie Tuan was stunned, “You want to go out to sea yourself?” Qian Xiaolan shook her head, “I just want to be able to occasionally sail to the island to collect some herbs.” Xie Tuan pondered for a moment and said to her, “I can apply for a small iron boat for you, but if you want to add a diesel engine, you might have to pay for it yourself.” A small horsepower diesel engine costs several thousand yuan on the market. They are just a regiment and are quite poor. It’s impossible to give such a big reward. The headquarters can afford it, but there will definitely be some people who are jealous and won’t agree. Giving some money can shut those people up.

 Gu Yanqing frowned, “Xie Tuan, a diesel engine costs at least two or three thousand.” Qian Xiaolan’s brows immediately furrowed. She had money, but it would be too conspicuous to take out so much at once. Xie Tuan laughed heartily, got up and patted Gu Yanqing on the shoulder, “Don’t worry, you won’t have to pay that much. Our headquarters has its own shipyard. I’ll give the leader a call and have him sell you the diesel engine at cost. Plus, your wife’s great contribution this time, you just need to give a few hundred yuan as a token of appreciation.” Qian Xiaolan’s eyes immediately lit up, “Then thank you, Commander.”

 After the matter was settled, Xie Tuanchang praised Qian Xiaolan a few more times, then handed her a certificate of merit and a military water bottle. There was originally five hundred yuan, but now that she wants other rewards, the money is gone. Qian Xiaolan took the rewards and happily left the base with Gu Yanqing. On the way, Gu Yanqing was a little worried, “Wife, do you really have to have your own boat?” Qian Xiaolan nodded vigorously, “Every time I’m tired from work, I want to have my own boat to sail out to sea and relax.”

“Originally, I was thinking of buying one as soon as the reform and opening up happened, but now that this opportunity has come, it’s even better. Plus, I can save a lot of money, hehe.” Seeing her so happy, Gu Yanqing didn’t persuade her anymore, but just said to her, “Then you can’t sail the boat too far.”

At the same time, he made up his mind that he had to make his wife exercise more. This place was close to the border, and there were many dangers at sea. Having good skills could save her life if necessary. Qian Xiaolan was also afraid of death, so naturally she wouldn’t dare to sail the boat too far alone, so she nodded in agreement. Xie Tuanchang was very efficient, and his application was approved in just three days. However, in order to avoid attracting attention, the matter was delayed for half a month before the small boat was delivered to Qian Xiaolan. When the boat arrived, it happened to be the busiest time for the infirmary. When the little soldier ran to tell Qian Xiaolan the news, everyone forgot about their illnesses and rushed to the pier to watch the excitement.

Not for anything else, but because the little soldier said, “Sister-in-law, to thank you for helping us last time, our Commander Xie specially applied for a small boat with a diesel engine as a reward for you.” A diesel engine! How precious! Qian Xiaolan had received such an incredible reward! Everyone was not only curious about the diesel engine, but also extremely curious about the help Qian Xiaolan had provided. But when someone asked, Qian Xiaolan and the little soldier both said it was for treating the people on the base.

Everyone didn’t quite believe it. What kind of patients hadn’t the military hospital treated? They hadn’t seen the base give such a reward to any doctor. Qian Xiaolan didn’t care if they believed it or not. Anyway, she and the people on the base were consistent in their stories, and so much time had passed, even if some people wanted to investigate, they wouldn’t be able to find out why. When Qian Xiaolan arrived at the pier, she saw a group of people gathered by the shore.

 Further ahead, she saw a small iron boat tied with a red cloth and equipped with a wooden cabin, moored to the shore. Qian Xiaolan: ???

What kind of design is this?