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Quan Shaoqing was stunned for a good while, his face clouded over. He glared at Gu Xiaoxi without good humor and added, "Why are you like my dad? Can’t you say something nice about me?"

"I can, you’re the number one handsome general in the world, young and talented, admired by everyone, flowers bloom at the sight of you, loved by all..." Gu Xiaoxi grinned, giving a thumbs up as she went on with endless praise.

Upon hearing this, Quan Shaoqing finally smiled with satisfaction, lifted his head, and continued his walk while holding his son.

Gu Xiaoxi sighed, indeed, in every trade a master appears.

If Quan Gui were to join the military, he wouldn’t make it as a general.

If Quan Shaoqing were to manage a company, he would surely be uncomfortable with the unscrupulous nature of businessmen.

However, it was this very integrity of his that she loved most.

The morning sunlight bathed the estate, making it seem like an Immortal Realm.

Two people with handsome looks and grace like celestial beings, holding a child, walked on the lawn in the middle of the grape trellis.

The breeze blew, lifting the woman’s beautiful long hair.

Under the sunlight, her stunning smile was brilliantly captivating.

The man was tall with an awe-inspiring military presence, his movements full of noble coldness.

Only when facing the woman and child did he reveal endless tenderness.

If one were to speak of a tough guy’s tender feelings, it would be no different than this.

Gu Xiaoxi and Quan Shaoqing stayed with the child until the next morning in the Imperial Capital.

Only then did they prepare to return.

They had just returned to Fragrant Honey Residence.

Quan Shaoqing’s phone rang.

"Superior officer, there’s an urgent mission. Please come back quickly!" Upon answering the call, Lin Mi’s voice was serious.

Without a second thought, Quan Shaoqing looked at Gu Xiaoxi, "You head back to the army base alone; I have to go now."

"What’s so urgent!" Gu Xiaoxi hadn’t finished speaking when Quan Shaoqing’s figure had already disappeared.

Gu Xiaoxi was on a mission yesterday during the day and went to be with the child in the evening; neither of them had really rested.

She needed to go back and freshen up first.

However, as she passed through the living room, she noticed that the TV was on, and Uncle Zhou was watching with a grave expression.

Gu Xiaoxi didn’t pay much attention and was about to head upstairs.

She hadn’t walked many steps before the news caught her attention.

"At 6:50 this morning, an earthquake of level eight magnitude struck provinces C, D, and E in our country.

Within just ten minutes, Liangshan, Spirit Mountain, Qing City.

.. and fifteen other cities experienced the strongest quakes, with severe disasters resulting.

A large number of buildings have collapsed, commercial streets have turned to ruins, and casualties are incalculable.

Currently, various military units, rescue teams, and volunteers are rushing to the scene.

We will continue to follow up with more news. .."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaoxi had no time for a shower; she immediately drove off to the army base.

It was only half an hour ago that this had happened.

So far, they had just received the news, likely rescue efforts were still on their way.

What an earthquake of level eight magnitude entailed...

Gu Xiaoxi didn’t dare to think about it!

All she hoped for was to hurry and join the main force heading to the disaster area.

Gu Xiaoxi drove very fast, covering the half-hour drive in just ten minutes.

By the time she arrived at the dormitory building, the Special Forces soldiers had all assembled.

Even though two people hadn’t arrived yet, everyone had helped pack the bags.

Gu Xiaoxi had just rejoined the team, and so had Shao Changfeng and Yun Xiao. They must have gone to practice techniques the night before.

This sudden bad news weighed heavy on everyone’s heart.

At the same time, various hospitals, including the Military Region Hospital, were gathering teams to rush to the disaster-stricken provinces to implement rescue operations.

Right after the team was assembled, Quan Shaoqing came over, looked at everyone, and said with a solemn face, "This mission is urgent, and you are the direct Special Forces under my command of the Eight Divisions. We’ve already clarified the situation.

The earthquake in Qing City is the most severe.

You are the first batch of rescue teams assigned from Imperial City.

It’s unpredictable whether there will be aftershocks, so your danger level is even higher.

However, at this moment, the stricken people of our nation need you.

At this time, I hope everyone can cast aside any distracting thoughts and focus solely on the relief effort! "

"Yes! We are soldiers of the people!" Voices strong as iron soared to the sky. Everyone looked at the national flag and straightened their backs.

It’s said, "Raise the soldiers for a thousand days, use them for a moment," and they were the core Special Forces members of the Eight Divisions.

No one would shrink back, even if they knew that a level eight earthquake might occur again in Qing City; they were still determined to go and save lives.

"Everyone, take your bags. The plane has arrived. Your mission is to enter Qing City and save people. No matter what, save the injured and ensure all survivors are safely evacuated," finished Quan Shaoqing as his gaze settled on Gu Xiaoxi in the crowd.

Here, he had no use for sentiments.

She was his woman, as well as his soldier, and all he could hope for was her safe return.

Once he had organized the Eight Divisions’ rescue operations, he planned to go and support her personally.

Gu Xiaoxi didn’t hesitate; after boarding the plane, she just had time to turn back and glance at Quan Shaoqing from the window.

It’s often said that every farewell for a soldier could be the last.

Despite the heaviness in her heart, she understood deeply that the mission came above all else.

Gu Xiaoxi clenched her fists, by which time everyone had boarded the plane.

Accompanying the Special Forces were Ai Xiang, whom Quan Shaoqing had temporarily recruited, Yeh Bai from the Military Dog Hospital, a dozen assistants, nurses, and stacks of medical supplies.

The plane took off.

After three hours of flight, they finally arrived at their destination, Qing City.

As the plane descended, everyone saw the aftermath of the earthquake: the ground was a stretch of ruins, streets cracked open, boulders tumbled, the city had collapsed, and the ground was caved in.

There were even places where explosions had occurred, with flames burning fiercely.

Before even landing, everyone felt a thrill of fear.

The pilot found an open area with a clear view and began to land the everyone by parachute.

The medical supplies and doctors were gradually brought down.

At their landing site, there were some survivors.

Before, everyone was in a panic, some holding their injured loved ones, crying in despair.

The village leader, seeing the silhouette of soldiers and the white coats of doctors, looked up and then rushed toward them.

"Everyone, listen to me! We are the rescue team! We’ve brought some medical supplies and more will be arriving soon," Yeh Bai was the first to speak.

"This area is wide and suitable for setting up a temporary relief center.

Those who can still move, give us a hand and help to set up the operating table. .."

In the meantime, Gu Xiaoxi’s group had already split into two teams of ten and started their rescue operations.

Gu Xiaoxi, leading one of the teams, moved through the debris in the streets, with most of the low-lying houses on either side collapsed.

The level eight earthquake was so powerful that it was feared nothing could withstand it.

Faced with such a scene, they momentarily didn’t know where to begin.

Qing City is closest to Liangshan and not very prosperous, so its buildings could not withstand the disaster.

The major earthquake had devastated the village, leaving very little intact.

Even the trees that lined the streets had collapsed to the ground.

Seeing this scene, everyone felt as if a mountain were pressing on their hearts. Their eyes were moist.