Since the heroic operation of bombing the Japanese airport and arsenal, time has passed quietly like flowing water, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, they were riding horses along the winding mountain road, crossing the mountains, heading west, their destination was that sacred place - Yan'an.

The half-month long journey was dusty, but it could not wipe out their enthusiasm and determination. They rode on horseback, and the sound of horse hooves echoed in the valley, like the passionate melody of war drums, encouraging them to move forward.

Finally, on a sunny morning, they saw the long-awaited city - Yan'an.

The city gate is majestic, simple and solemn, as if telling the vicissitudes of history.

At the city gate, a team of young soldiers stood tall and energetic. They were checking passers-by in an orderly manner.

These young faces are brimming with vigor and energy, their eyes are bright and their smiles are friendly, like the rising sun, bringing warmth and hope to people.

"Look over there, those soldiers are so energetic!" Chi Fenghan couldn't help but admire, his eyes were deeply attracted by the scene, "The people here seem so united."

Hearing this, Tang Xiaoxiao raised a proud smile on her face and responded, "Of course. Yan'an is not only our revolutionary holy land, but also a symbol of the deep bond between the military and the people. Everyone here, male or female, young or old, deeply loves this land and our army." Her voice was full of reverence for this land and deep affection for the people.

Chi Fenghan pointed to a scene not far away, where a young soldier was smiling and helping a white-haired old woman. The scene was warm and touching. He sighed: "This is the family relationship between the military and the people."

Tang Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement, with admiration in her eyes: "Here, everyone is willing to contribute their own strength for a common goal. This kind of unity is the cornerstone for us to overcome all difficulties. This is why, even in the face of the crazy invasion of the Japanese army, we can still hold our ground and resist tenaciously."

The two stopped at the city gate for a moment, feeling the unique atmosphere of the city.

Tang Xiaoxiao and Chi Fenghan, this strange pair, slowly stepped into the bustling city, holding a horse in their hands, as if they were characters from an ancient story. The sunlight shone on them, adding a touch of warmth to their journey.

They came to an antique guesthouse with a wooden sign hanging in front of the door with three large characters "Ke Lai Ju" engraved on it.

The shopkeeper was a young and beautiful girl. While she was skillfully checking them in, she couldn't help but secretly look at Chi Fenghan.

There was curiosity and appreciation in those lively eyes, and they were obviously attracted by Chi Fenghan's masculinity.

Tang Xiaoxiao noticed all this and couldn't help but roll her eyes slightly.

She thought about the past half month, she had played the role of both bodyguard and nanny, taking care of Chi Fenghan's daily life.

Who could have thought that a tall and strong man would be so afraid of riding a horse? After half a month of teaching, he still couldn't master the skills of riding a horse.

This made her start to question her teaching ability and whether she was really not suitable to be a teacher.

The journey would originally have taken only ten days, but because of Chi Fenghan's timidity, they had to move forward at a slow pace.

Then Tang Xiaoxiao rode the horse, holding the reins in one hand and holding Chi Fenghan in the other, as if she was dragging a big child. If outsiders saw this scene, it would definitely cause a burst of laughter.

What made Tang Xiaoxiao even more helpless was that Chi Fenghan's body seemed to be particularly delicate. He just ate a few rough steamed buns and he had diarrhea, so she had to look for herbs in the wilderness to treat him.

Recalling the hardships along the way, she couldn't help but feel deep sympathy for herself, secretly sighing in her heart: Scholars are really useless.

Noticing Tang Xiaoxiao's gaze, Chi Fenghan showed a hint of shyness on his face. He touched his nose gently, and his ears turned red like ripe apples.

He had never thought that he, who had always been very smart, would be so clumsy in riding a horse. As a grown man, he had to rely on a little girl to take care of him before he could ride a horse, which made him feel extremely embarrassed.

"Wait here for a moment. I'll go report to my leader." Tang Xiaoxiao said to Chi Fenghan beside her, her voice firm and decisive.

Chi Fenghan's eyes were full of anticipation. He couldn't wait to join the anti-Japanese war and make his own contribution to the country. "I'll go with you. I hope to start working as soon as possible and contribute to our anti-Japanese cause." Tang Xiaoxiao expressed her inner desire.

"Okay." Tang Xiaoxiao smiled slightly, her eyes full of encouragement.

The two walked towards the door side by side. At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from outside the door, as if someone was approaching quickly.

Tang Xiaoxiao instinctively stood in front of Chi Fenghan, her body straight and her eyes alert.

As the door was pushed open, the first thing that came into view was two guards dressed in Eighth Route Army uniforms.

Their eyes are sharp, scanning the surroundings like a cheetah to ensure the safety of the environment.

Tang Xiaoxiao looked at them and felt a little moved. These two young men seemed familiar, but they had grown up now. Their height was over 1.6 meters and they were no longer the skinny little guys they used to be.

"Sugar Frosting? Sugar Pear?" Tang Xiaoxiao called tentatively. These two names were their childhood nicknames.

When the two guards heard the voice, their eyes widened instantly and they looked at Tang Xiaoxiao, unable to believe their eyes.

"Boss, is it really you? You're finally back, we all missed you so much!" Frost said excitedly, her voice trembling slightly.

Tangli was pleasantly surprised. He quickly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Boss, welcome home."

While they were talking, more figures appeared at the door. They were dressed in neat military uniforms and looked solemn and serious.

Walking in front was Li Ke, the Deputy Minister of the Political Department. His eyes were deep, as if they contained endless stories.

Following closely behind was the military factory director Liu Yiyan, who always had a gentle smile on his face, while the military department director Fan Shaojie had a firm face and a sharp gaze.

The last person to appear was the senior executive known as "Mr. No. 2", his eyes revealing wisdom and majesty.

Tang Xiaoxiao immediately stood at attention and saluted the leaders with a standard military salute. "Hello, leaders. Tang Xiaoxiao has completed the mission and came here to report." Her voice was firm and powerful, full of a soldier's sense of honor.

"Well done, Comrade Tang Xiaoxiao. You are as good as any man. You are our pride." Mr. No. 2 nodded appreciatively, his words full of affirmation for Tang Xiaoxiao.

Tang Xiaoxiao turned sideways, allowing Chi Fenghan to appear in everyone's sight. "This is Chi Fenghan, our expert Chi." She introduced, her tone full of pride.

Chi Fenghan bowed slightly and greeted the leaders, "Hello, leaders. I am Chi Fenghan." Her voice was calm and confident. Although she was facing such an important occasion, she was not afraid at all.

Mr. No. 2 responded with a smile, "Hello, Expert Chi, thank you for your hard work on the journey, and welcome to Yan'an." His words were full of enthusiasm and respect.

Other leaders also stepped forward and shook hands with Chi Fenghan to express their welcome. This scene was like a vivid picture, depicting the integration of new forces and heralding that the fire of hope for the anti-Japanese cause was burning brightly.

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