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When the war officially concluded, it was already the end of December .
Other than the weather being colder and the snowfall being heavier, people didn't detect any difference associated with the seasonal change .
After a war, although Second Army was at an advantageous position in the latter half of the war, the force still suffered a high casualty number, and most of the survivors were wounded and exhausted .
According to the orders from the General Office, Second Army would be replaced with the Zhao Gang-led Third Army and to handover the defense of Wu City . The replaced Second Army would go to Fishbone base for reorganization . At the same time, the General would personally preside over the ceremony and reward the soldiers' meritorious service .
Due to heavy snowfall, the road from Wanghai to Hongcheng was completely blocked off, and airships were the only transportation option between the two places . It wasn't until the end of December that the two armies completed the exchange of defense .
Therefore, the ceremony was set on the eve before New Year's Eve .
This ceremony, which symbolized glory and honor, also gave the 2019 New Year a special sense of delight .
" . . . Granting Private First Class Hu Cheng, the Knight Medal!" A bright and rough voice reverberated throughout Fishbone base square .
At the ceremony, Hu Cheng's face was flushed, and his chest was raised high . He saluted Jiang Chen . After General Jiang personally put on the medal for him, they shook hands . Then he took back a half-step, and he took the uniform that symbolized a Knight and a cheque with one thousand credit in a wooden box .
According to NAC's regulations, outstanding soldiers would be awarded the Knight status, meaning he would be able to own a set of power armor and lead a five-man platoon . He would also have the opportunity to transfer from the front line to the military government system as an official .
Although General Jiang didn't say a word when they shook hands, Hu Cheng was shuddering in excitement . Shaking hands with The General who commanded the entire NAC and receiving his recognition was an absolute glory in itself .
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In the tavern, he drank with his comrades freely . Hu Cheng then dragged his drunk body and returned home at Fishbone base .
It was a simple apartment . From the coffee table covered with dust and the miscellaneous things stacked up around the house, he lived alone . But it didn't matter; he would soon receive a new place . Any person who received Knight status has the right to own property in the Garden of Eden .
It was a privilege that belonged to those who made outstanding contributions to the NAC .
By the way, the function of the Garden of Eden was of course not just the unimaginably large CNC plantation towers; the living space that occupied 50 percent of the area was the main function of the garden . As a closed, independent biosphere unit, the pre-war scenery only existed in the Garden of Eden .
There was no chilling blizzard; only eternal spring .
He collapsed on his bed and his snores quickly filled the room .
In his dream, he dreamed of his goddess . In his dream, she finally agreed to his proposal and was willing to be his wife . In his dream, he held her delicate hand and put a ring on her . In his dream, he was wearing the power armor and leading his platoon to insert the NAC flag among the ruins of the Northern Alliance Area . . .
He turned in his bed, and he was clearly drooling
No matter how unhappy his life once was, from tomorrow onward, his life would be completely different .
After the end of the ceremony, Jiang Chen returned to the mansion with his exhausted body and threw the winter clothes on the hangers .
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He just sank into the sofa and didn't want to move a single inch .
Although he didn't need to say a word, he maintained a stern expression for an entire afternoon, shook hands with more than a thousand people, and knighted almost one hundred people . All in all, it was extremely tiring .
But he couldn't complain—the rules were set by himself .
It was a way to show proper respect to the loyal soldiers and served as repayment for the soldiers' expectations, so he had to stand there from start to finish .
[So thirsty . . . ]
While he was debating whether he should go to the refrigerator to take a bottle of juice and continue to lie down, Yao Yao walked over with water with a fluttering skirt .
Yao Yao gently put the cup closer to Jiang Chen's lips and carefully fed him the water . Although he had the strength to drink, looking at the thoughtful Yao Yao, Jiang Chen with lazy cancer suddenly didn't want to move and enjoyed the small Lolita's service .
Looking at her beloved Big Brother's exhaustion, Yao Yao was distraught and pouted . She raised her hand and gently wiped Jiang Chen's mouth with her sleeve as she whispered, "… It must be tiring . "
"It's tiring," said Jiang Chen . He tousled Yao Yao's fluffy hair . "But thanks to Yao Yao, I'm much better now . "
"Hehe . . . "
With a lovely smile, Yao Yao with her hair tousled was like a little squirrel who just picked up a pine cone . Her happy expression cured all his fatigue . Even though he wasn't a Loli Lover, it was difficult to resist her softness and gentleness, and an urge gushed from his chest to make her even happier .
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"Speaking of it, has Sister Sun Jiao not come back yet?"
"Sun Jiao and Xiaorou are still preparing for the New Year celebrations in the evening . " The thought alone gave Jiang Chen a headache .
Although there would be many fun shows and delicious food at the celebration, it meant he wouldn't be able to go to bed early .
Looking at Jiang Chen's pained expression, Yao Yao sighed . Her expression was slightly depressed as she murmured .
"I'm sorry . . . Yao Yao is getting less and less useful . Big Brother must think Yao Yao… is useless . "
Jiang Chen stopped then laughed .
"How come?"
"Oh . . . Yao Yao's computer technology hasn't come in handy for a long time . "
One hand picked up Yao Yao and put the frightened little animal on his lap . Jiang Chen gently patted her back and said softly: "Yao Yao has helped me a lot even though Yao Yao doesn't even know it . "
"Really?" In Jiang Chen's arms, her big eyes gazed into his eyes .
Responding to her eyes full of hope, Jiang Chen solemnly nodded, squeezed her little nose and smiled .
"Of course . "
"Hehe . . . "
Yao Yao smiled shyly and pressed her soft cheeks against Jiang Chen's chest to feel his warmth .
The quiet atmosphere continued in the living room .
Hiding behind the door, holding her favorite mango pudding in her hand, Lin Lin silently closed the door . She planned to mock him for a bit then stuff the pudding his mouth, but someone seemed to be a step ahead .
She was relieved .
She didn't need to worry about something she wasn't good at .
The girl comforted herself .
Even with the strongest and fastest quantum supercomputing chip, she couldn't understand the inexplicable frustration in her chest .
Leaning against the wall next to the door, Lin Lin slid slowly to the floor .
Hugging her legs and resting her chin on her knees, there was a hint of distress in her dichotomous eyes .
She repeatedly murmured and buried her head in her knees .
"This idiot . . . "