Fierce Love: Bringing Wife Home
Chapter 293 - 73: Common Goals and Ideals

Chapter 293: Chapter 73: Common Goals and Ideals

The fire in the kitchen was kindled, and the aroma of meat wafted through the air.

Gu Xiaoxi, holding a kitchen knife, used the "Inner Strength" within her as the knife in her hand performed acrobatics. Her exquisite knife skills produced a variety of beautifully cut dishes.

Hu Wei, with the skills of a five-star chef, could make dishes so fragrant they could be smelled from miles away.

Add to that, the game brought back from a recent hunt, and dinner turned into a grand gathering reminiscent of a five-star hotel.

When all twenty people had gathered, Instructor Chen Cheng looked at the full table of dishes, astonished to the point his jaw almost dropped to the floor.

"Did you guys really make this? The knife work and culinary skills are simply astounding," Chen Cheng praised without sparing any compliments.

"Reporting to the instructor, the dishes were cut by Gu Xiaoxi, and I was in charge of cooking. If it smells good, give us some applause," said Hu Wei, with broad shoulders that gave off a solid impression. His thick eyebrows and big eyes exuded a rugged wildness, and it was hard to imagine that such a man could cook such delicate and exquisite dishes.

And Gu Xiaoxi, tall and slim with hardly a bit of extra flesh, had such refined knife skills.

"Applause!" The clapping immediately rang out in unison.

Gu Xiaoxi squinted her eyes, smiling with a touch of pride on her face.

At this moment, Song Xiahe could hardly wait any longer and chuckled, "Come on, grab your cups, cheers! I’m starving!"

Chen Cheng led the way, pulled out his cup, and then everyone raised their glasses and shouted together, "Cheers!"

"Now, let’s all thank Gu Xiaoxi for the treat. This red wine really tastes great," Xue Xiaoqi said with a laugh.

Then Gu Xiaoxi took another drink with everyone and said with a smile, "Don’t be polite, drink up! If you miss this chance, there won’t be another one."

The crisp sound of glasses clinking spread far in the lively atmosphere.

Huang Xin looked at the open-minded Gu Xiaoxi with full appreciation in her eyes. Her forthrightness, her smile, and her beautiful voice were all endearing.

Previously, over the matter with Flying Tiger, she had inexplicably considered such a woman an enemy, which was truly blind.

Guo Dong and Yun Xiao, obviously not much for talking, were the only three female soldiers among the twenty. Although Guo Dong was a bit behind in physical fitness, she was hardworking and persevering, showing excellent performance.

It wasn’t until this moment that Guo Dong realized her mistake. Perhaps because she was friends with Yeh Bai, she had held some prejudice against Gu Xiaoxi.

But now, after so many days together, she had discovered the charming qualities in her.

At this moment, Gu Xiaoxi was a friend out of her league.

Perhaps, out of the camaraderie of comrades-in-arms, she would reach out a hand to help Guo Dong.

But, her relationship with her could never be as good as the one between her and Yun Xiao.

After a night of revelry, everyone was drunk.

Including Gu Xiaoxi, all twenty people lay on the large lawn of the training ground, cheeks flushed, looking up at the stars, each telling their own story.

"As a child, my mother liked to hold my hand, sit by the ancient well in front of our door, and tell me the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Back then, I thought the Queen Mother was a big villain. I was curious why she could have a daughter but not let the Cowherd and Weaver Girl be together," Xue Xiaoqi chuckled: "Looking back now, I feel so silly. The story is about a touching love, not about such unreasonable small issues," mumbled Gu Yun, drunkenly.

"I haven’t been home for three years. I was only twenty when I left. Before I left, my mother told me to take good care of myself. My father, however, said not to disgrace him," Guo Qiwei said, teary-eyed, clearly missing his parents.

"I like military dogs, so I joined the army for them. My parents strongly opposed it, but I still came. I haven’t been home for a year, and I heard my sister got married. But as her own brother, I missed her wedding. My mother called and scolded me. Yet, for this honor, I have no regrets," Huang Xin said with a firm tone, her voice growing hoarse.

Gu Xiaoxi squinted and smiled, no wonder Huang Xin was so protective of Flying Tiger.

She just hung Flying Tiger up with a rope, and he held it against her for so long.

"I was originally going to be a chef. My dad said I had no ambition and pulled me back from a big restaurant abroad, forcing me to join the army. He said that a man who deals with pots and pans all day lacks spirit. So, I was forced to come here," sighed Hu Wei, feeling a sense of regret but not regret. Here, he met many people and made many friends.

Everyone shared their thoughts and feelings, and then it was the turn of the three female soldiers.

Gu Yun, tilting his head, stared at Gu Xiaoxi and asked, "Gu Xiaoxi, tell us your story! Why did you join the army?"

Gu Xiaoxi looked up at the stars, in that dark, distant night sky, there was the silhouette of a beautiful woman. Sadly, she was far away in Heaven.

"I lost my mother and became an orphan. And by a fluke, I met a special person, and then I was sent here. Later, I discovered that being a soldier is actually quite nice. He’s good too!" Gu Xiaoxi said with a beaming smile.

Her words contained so much information, but everyone was too drunk to grasp the rough journey within them.

"What about Yun Xiao? What are you thinking about?" someone asked.

Yun Xiao just laughed, "I joined the army wanting to integrate into this society. Now I have, and I need to work even harder to repay everyone’s kindness."

Guo Dong readily laughed and said, "I’ve liked someone for fifteen years, following in his footsteps since elementary school, middle school, university, and then to the army. But I couldn’t get his response. He won’t say he likes me nor dislikes me. So, I guess I have to chase him all my life."

Gu Xiaoxi turned her head to look at Guo Dong, such a persevering love. To chase a man for fifteen years took a great deal of courage.

At that moment, everyone fell silent.

Each had their own reason for coming here, setting aside the past, now they only had one common goal.

To win first place in the World Championship!

"Come on, let’s all shout together, to cheer for the big competition we’re about to face!" Gu Xiaoxi laughed loudly.

"Alright! Everyone get ready! World Championship, invincible warriors, first place, first place, we will win!"