Xu Sanduo's arrival came suddenly.
One sunny afternoon, he stood at attention outside Third Battalion's barracks with a pack on his back. His military posture was impeccable.
At that time, the people of Seventh Company had just finished lunch and returned to the barracks to rest.
As they passed by, a regiment staff officer was talking to Gao Cheng.
Xu Sanduo also spotted Shi Jin, Wu Liuyi, and Wang Yan. Happily, he called out to them.
"Platoon leader, squad leader, Wang Yan." He grinned foolishly.
The three walked over, and Shi Jin asked, "Why are you here?"
Xu Sanduo replied, "The regimental commander sent me."
"What's going on?" Wu Liuyi was completely puzzled.
Wang Yan smiled from the side. "The road must've been finished, and the regiment found out. Our regimental commander figured Xu Sanduo was talented and transferred him over. He must've wanted you to work by his side, but you didn't want to, so he assigned you to Seventh Company instead. Right?"
"Yes." Xu Sanduo nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "Wang Yan, you're really smart. You figured it out right away."
"So you're saying the squad leader and I aren't smart?" Wu Liuyi glared.
"You're both smart. I'm the only dumb one." Xu Sanduo gave another guileless grin, playing dumb.
"Idiot. All you know how to do is smile."
Seeing Gao Cheng looking unhappy as he spoke with the regiment staff officer, Shi Jin chuckled and went over. After saying a few more words, Gao Cheng finally waved his hand, glared at Xu Sanduo, then turned and went upstairs.
Xu Sanduo lowered his head nervously.
Shi Jin ran back over and slung an arm around Xu Sanduo's shoulders. "Come on. The company commander agreed to transfer you to Seventh Company."
"Really, platoon leader?"
"How could it