Chapter 958 - The War Escalates (1/2)
”Fatty, why on earth did we come all the way out here to the Central Plains' battlefield?” Zhou Qi, who was standing next to Luo Lan, complained, ”We've only been back in the Southwest for two days, but you're dragging us out again already. Our secret base was just destroyed by the Wang Consortium and the Anjing House, so why are you rushing here to help them?”
”It's not like I'm here to help the Wang Consortium.” Luo Lan said nonchalantly, ”It's definitely a good thing if the Wang Consortium's strength is weakened. They actually sent someone to destroy our base while they were facing such a formidable enemy here. Did they have too much free time or what? However, I'm here because of Ren Xiaosu, understand? A friend! That's what he is!”
Zhou Qi curled his lips. ”You're making it sound like your friendship runs that deep.”
”Of course it's deep.” Luo Lan said, ”Have you forgotten how he saved us back then? I might not have any other strong points, but you can't question my loyalty. A drop of water should be repaid with a fountain. Ren Xiaosu has saved me on so many occasions. Since I know he's trapped at Mt. Zuoyun this time, it won't be right if I don't help him.”
”You're already doing a lot by bringing 2,000 nanosoldiers with you.” Zhou Qi said, ”The value of a nanosoldier is comparable to a missile. I wonder what you two brothers are thinking. To think that Qing Zhen is putting up with your nonsense as well! Is he really not afraid the Wang Consortium will take this opportunity to capture you?”
Luo Lan said unhappily, ”Why do you always have to put a sum on everything? Can friendship be calculated in monetary terms?”
”What should I calculate it with if not monetarily?” Zhou Qi said disdainfully, ”In this world, only money will not betray you. But friendship? You care so much about friendship, but let's see how many people will come and save you when you're in trouble.”
Luo Lan chuckled and said, ”Who cares if they'll help? It doesn't matter if you don't understand the importance of friendship, but don't worry, if you ever get into trouble one day, I'll definitely save you even if it means risking my life.”
After Luo Lan said that, Zhou Qi fell silent.
This reinforced regiment that had rushed over from the Southwest had been marching for several days. When Luo Lan found out Ren Xiaosu was trapped at Mt. Zuoyun, he immediately organized the troops and set off for the Central Plains.
Fortunately, the Southwest and Northwest were connected by road, and the Northwest also had a highway leading to the Central Plains. This made it easier for their military trucks to rush to the battlefield.
At this moment, they were only about ten kilometers away from the outer perimeter of Mt. Zuoyun. Luo Lan suddenly stopped in his tracks. ”We're nearly there, right? We should be able to contact them! Operator! Where's the operator? Contact the 6th Combat Brigade of the Northwest Army at Mt. Zuoyun.”
Luo Lan had already contacted Fortress 178 before coming here, so he knew how to contact the troops at Mt. Zuoyun.
Currently, all of the 6th Combat Brigade's communications equipment were basically no longer in use. However, the basic military radio set was still in working condition to maintain communications with the Wang Consortium.
A radio set like this basically only had a communications range of several dozen kilometers. Therefore, Luo Lan had to get close enough before he could get in touch with the other party.
Luo Lan muttered, ”Ren Xiaosu will definitely be very surprised when he finds out that I suddenly came to his rescue!”
When the call went through, Luo Lan immediately shouted, ”Where's Ren Xiaosu? I'm looking for your commander, Ren Xiaosu. Tell him that Luo Lan has come to support you all in battle!”
After a brief silence on the other end of the call, Ren Xiaosu's puzzled voice said, ”Fatty Luo? Why are you here?”
”I'm here to save my friend. Enough with the small talk, I'm leading 2,000 nanosoldiers in preparation to join the battle. Quick, tell me your battle plan so that I can organize an attack,” Luo Lan said excitedly.
Unlike Qing Zhen who did not like waging war, Luo Lan was a war fanatic. In the past, the two Qing Consortium combat brigades he and Qing Zhen led had always been the Qing Consortium's main armies.
So Luo Lan got excited at the mere mention of war.