Chapter 128 Forcing Ducks to Go to the Outer Camp

Chapter 128 Forcing Ducks to Go to the Outer Camp

Jiang Yutang skipped happily to the door, her eyes sparkling: "Third Brother! What brings you here? Aren't you supposed to be training troops at the barracks?"

Jiang Huaiyu raised his hand and patted her head, laughing heartily: "I'm here to get my medicine. I've bribed the brother who used to be in charge of getting the medicine, so I'm the one who's running the errand now. It's a good opportunity to get some fresh air."

"You can just say things like that so casually?" Jiang Yutang said, both amused and exasperated. "Couldn't you have kept it a little secret? Are you afraid others won't know?"

Jiang Huaiyu shrugged nonchalantly before her gaze fell on the stunned Doctor Xu.

He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and took the initiative to greet him: "Dr. Xu, it's been a long time! Last time at the military camp, we were in such a hurry that I didn't have time to introduce myself properly. My name is Jiang Huaiyu, and I am Jiang Yutang's third brother."

Doctor Xu snapped out of his daze, his cheeks flushing instantly. He looked a little awkward and glanced away unconsciously. He said softly, "Jiang... Jiang Baijiang, I'll go get you the medicine right away!"

After saying that, he turned around and hurriedly crawled behind the medicine cabinet, his steps somewhat flustered.

Jiang Huaiyu clicked her tongue in confusion, raised her hand to her chin and muttered, "Have I gotten uglier from staying in the military camp for too long? Why did I scare Doctor Xu?"

"hehe."

Jiang Yutang chuckled twice, reached out and patted his stiff arm, saying meaningfully, "Third Brother, one should know how to play to one's strengths and avoid one's weaknesses. If you think your face isn't attractive enough, then show off your other advantages."

Third Brother looked at her in astonishment, then his face turned bright red. He pointed at her and stammered, "You... how could a girl like you say such a thing?"

"I'm referring to your physique!" Jiang Yutang exclaimed, jumping up and down. "Look at you! You're so upright and energetic, more so than many people in the camp. That's your advantage!"

Dr. Xu, hiding behind the medicine cabinet, secretly watched the siblings playing around. His ears turned red and his hands slowed down as he sorted the medicinal herbs.

After the playful fight, Jiang Yutang asked, "Do you want to go back and see your parents? They've been thinking about you a lot."

Jiang Huaiyu sighed softly and shook her head: "Next time. My time outside is limited. I have to hurry back to avoid being discovered."

Jiang Yutang watched Jiang Huaiyu leave, then turned around and saw Doctor Xu still staring blankly in the direction of the door.

Back in the tent that evening, Jiang Yutang told her family about what had happened that day.

Jiang Shengan put down his teacup and said helplessly, "This kid doesn't use his cleverness in the right way; he just uses it to play petty tricks."

Yun Shi took it in stride, waving her hand and saying, "The camp is relatively safe right now. As long as there's no war, it doesn't matter if we don't see each other often. As long as we're safe and sound, that's all that matters."

But no one expected the accident to happen so quickly.

In the dead of night, while everyone in the tents was fast asleep, a sudden, urgent horn call rang out in the camp.

The "whooshing" sound pierced the night sky, particularly jarring.

Jiang Yutang suddenly woke up, thinking it was almost dawn. She looked out of the tent flap, but it was still pitch black outside.

The family was also awakened by the noise. Yun asked worriedly, "Why are they blowing a horn in the middle of the night? Has something happened?"

Jiang Songzhi quickly put on his clothes and said in a deep voice, "I'm going out to take a look. You all stay in the tent and don't move around."

"I'm going too!" Jiang Yutang was also worried, so she put on her coat and went outside.

As soon as they stepped out of the tent, they saw several soldiers running towards them nervously, their steps hurried and their faces full of solemnity.

The soldiers stopped in front of Jiang Yutang, their voices urgent: "Are you Miss Jiang?"

Jiang Yutang stood there, stunned, and nodded subconsciously, her heart pounding: "Could something have happened?"

"The enemy has launched a night attack on our outer camp!" The soldier spoke rapidly, each word heavy with emotion. "We've just received news that we have many wounded and need your immediate assistance!"

These words struck Jiang Yutang like a thunderbolt, leaving her stunned and frozen in place, unsure how to react.

Seeing her dazed expression, the soldier knew she was frightened and repeated himself, pleadingly: "The situation is urgent, you must come with us to provide support!"

Jiang Songzhi suddenly blocked her way, his face grave: "No! How can a young woman go to such a dangerous place? Aren't there any other doctors?"

The soldier said urgently, "There are only two doctors in the camp, Doctor Xu and Miss Jiang. We've already sent someone to inform Doctor Xu that someone needs to go and support the front lines!"

Her family members had already come out of the tent upon hearing the noise. Yun held Jiang Yutang's hand tightly, her eyes red and her face full of helplessness, her eyes full of pleading.

Jiang Jiuze and Jiang Sumin also looked tense and clenched their fists.

Mu and Zhu stood there staring at her, seemingly still in shock.

Jiang Yutang's mind raced: Now that the enemy is launching a night attack, if the frontline doesn't receive timely medical treatment, the number of wounded will only increase, and it will only be a matter of time before the camp is captured.

Although Dr. Xu was experienced, he lacked real-world experience and had to stay behind to care for his younger sister. Meanwhile, Dr. Xu, having received advanced modern medical education and possessing emergency medications, was the wisest choice to go at this moment.

She gritted her teeth and hardened her resolve, her eyes instantly hardening: "I'll go with you!"

"Tang'er!" Jiang Songzhi turned around abruptly, his voice trembling with excitement, "Do you know how dangerous it is up ahead? Swords and spears have no eyes, you can't endure that kind of hardship!"

“I can!” Jiang Yutang looked directly at him, her tone resolute. “Big brother, I’m no longer the pampered Jiang Yutang I used to be.”

The torch in the soldier's hand shone on half of her face, illuminating the determination in her eyes, showing no sign of retreat.

She turned to the soldiers and said, "I'll pack my things and come with you right away."

After saying that, he crawled into the tent and quickly stuffed first aid medicines, gauze, and disinfectants into the medicine box. A moment later, he came out carrying a bundle and the medicine box.

Outside the tent, her whole family was seeing her off, and even Cheng Daier and Lin Shi from the next tent stood by, offering their appreciation and encouragement.

Yun held her hand, her voice choked with emotion: "You must come back safely, Mother is waiting for you."

Jiang Yutang nodded emphatically, his gaze sweeping over each family member, and said solemnly, "I will bring Third Brother back safely."

She glanced at the crowd, her gaze landing on Zhu's large belly, then turned to the soldiers and pleaded, "Can I see Doctor Xu? There are some things I must tell her in person."

Jiang Yutang followed the soldiers to the assembly point. Torches flickered in the night, illuminating the group of people who were fully prepared to go.

She immediately spotted Dr. Xu standing in front of her. His slender figure carried a small medicine bag, his hands gripping the bag strap tightly, and his gaze fixed on the ground, trembling slightly.

"Dr. Xu!" she called out, and ran forward with her medicine box.

Dr. Xu looked up abruptly, saw it was her, and asked in surprise, "Why are you here? Didn't you say I should...?"

Jiang Yutang said seriously, without the slightest hesitation: "I'll go to the outer camp to provide support, you stay at the camp."

Dr. Xu shook his head immediately, his face turning ashen, and refused: "No! Although you are intelligent, you have no practical experience in treating patients. The front line is too dangerous."

“You don’t have any either,” Jiang Yutang retorted softly, then changed the subject, “Besides, would you feel comfortable leaving your sister alone at the camp?”