Obviously, I haven't fully woken up from the nightmare. I was stunned for five minutes before I gradually returned to reality. After Xiao Guolin's introduction, I roughly figured out the current situation.

The geological fissure connected a huge karst cave underground, the area of which is still unclear, and Platoon Commander Zhao led Xu Xinming to explore the area of the cave and find a water source. Cao Mingzhe's state does not seem to be very good, after entering this crack, his mental state deteriorated, and he was in a state of sometimes being awake and sometimes confused, so he could only stay here to rest.

The strong flashlight was taken away by Platoon Commander Zhao and Xu Xinming, and only a penlight was left here to illuminate. There is not much power left in the penlight, the light is weak, and I dare not turn it on often, after shining a light on my surroundings, Xiao Guolin turned off the light source.

Xiao Guolin was very worried about my condition, and after I moved my body for a while, I said to him: "I am not injured, the benefits of physical exhaustion, I am tired." It's okay now, but it's still a little sore. ”

After saying this, I felt the cold and hunger rush over me. I pulled out a packet of compressed food and took a big bite of it. Compressed food is very anti-hunger, and after I ate a small packet, my stomach felt full, and my strength recovered quickly.

"How long did I sleep?" That's when I thought about it. Such a strong hunger pang can't be caused simply by climbing down the cracks.

"Guess what." Xiao Guolin said in a relaxed tone that he hadn't heard for a long time: "Twenty-two hours and thirty-eight minutes." You set a record. ”

I sighed. This time I was really tired, and I didn't run a marathon so hard when I was in school. However, after sleeping for such a long time, it will definitely delay a lot of things, and the first thing to find water is delayed.

I silently calculated and asked Xiao Guolin: "How much water do we have now?" ”

"There are four of us, only the little one in your pot. When Platoon Leader Zhao and Xu Xinming left, they took away all the remaining water, but it was not much, not as much as the water in your pot. Xiao Guolin smiled bitterly: "Now we can only hope for Platoon Commander Zhao and them, our light source can't support the second team to go out to find water." Also, Cao Mingzhe has to be accompanied by someone at all times, I am very worried about him, he is about to collapse. ”

In the moment when there was light just now, I glanced at Cao Mingzhe, who was sitting motionless next to Xiao Guolin, his eyes were blank, and he was indeed in a very abnormal state of mind.

I thought for a while and said, "If there is no news from Platoon Commander Zhao and Xu Xinming within ten hours, I will go out from the other side to find water, and it is not a way to continue to wait." ”

"I'll go with you." Squad Leader Liu's voice came from the darkness.

"How's the wound on your head?" The fracture of his left arm cannot be solved for the time being, but it will not affect his life. However, a depressed fracture of the skull is very dangerous, and if it is touched, it will cause a second injury, and it will be over in a short time.

There were two sounds of tapping on the helmet first, and then there were squad leader Liu's relaxed words, "It's stronger than you think." ”

I also don't know if he's talking about the helmet or his skull. But listening to his tone, there should be no danger. I was a little relieved by this, and Fei Laojin carried him down, and I really had nowhere to cry when I hung up.

After being silent for a while, Xiao Guolin said to me softly, "I want to entrust you with something." ”

His voice was kept to its lowest, but it was as quiet as hell, and the sound of breathing was so clear that it was impossible not to be heard unless he was in sign language. Apparently he realized this right away, and then his voice went on to normalize.

"If ......" was another silence.

But his silence gave me a bad feeling, and I felt that there was a strong sense of decadence in his tone.

"I have a daughter."

Damn, when is this happening, you still have the heart to find your daughter-in-law's house. I suppressed my violent mood and didn't say it.

"If I can't go back, please take care of her."

My face was hot, and I thought something was wrong. But I immediately said indignantly: "If you can't go back, I can go back?" My parents haven't been able to support the elderly yet. ”

I felt Xiao Guolin put a hand on my shoulder.

"Then let's say okay, if I can go back, I will be responsible for helping you to support the elderly. If you can go back, help me take care of my daughter. I only have such a concern in my heart, if I don't do something, I feel uneasy. As he spoke, Xiao Guolin's hand patted me on the shoulder.

I didn't answer. Despite the dire situation, I still have the will to get out alive. Am I too optimistic? Looking at Xiao Guolin's attitude, he obviously doesn't have much hope of getting out alive. So where does his hope for me come from?

"Her name is Xiao Ting, and she lost her mother when she was very young. I rarely joined the archaeological team over the years, just to spend more time with her. This archaeological event was too long, I regret joining, I miss her so much. Xiao Zhang, can you promise me? Xiao Guolin's tone was very sincere, logical and emotional. I should have had a long test on this matter.

"Team Xiao, we will go out, as long as we survive this time, as long as we find water, we can wait to come to the rescue. Don't be too pessimistic. ”

I still didn't answer him directly, in fact, I really wanted to fulfill his wish, but I was worried that it would make him lose his desire to live. Sometimes, a strong will creates tremendous energy.

"I know what you think, I'll do my best to live, do you kid think I lack the desire to survive? I'm more motivated to survive than you are. It's just that I have to do something, otherwise I won't be sure. Xiao Zhang, have you agreed? ”

No one could see the other party's expression, and from Xiao Guolin's insistent tone, I could hear his urgency for this matter. I think he cares so much about his daughter, and his desire to survive should be very strong, and he will not reduce his willingness to live a little because he entrusts his daughter to me. If it's just to help him relieve his mental stress, I can make this promise.

I thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I promise." But it's a two-way promise, and you shouldn't forget your promise. ”

"Thank you." Xiao Guolin's voice suddenly relaxed, as if he had received some kind of relief.

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My mind was pulled back to reality by the sound of hurried footsteps. The fat man hurried back with a large bag of typical northern breakfasts. He looked at me, whose thoughts were still in a state of divergence, did not speak, and cleaned up the table with a full breakfast. On two large bowls of thick tofu brains, a few tempting daylilies float, golden fritters and a few pies exude aroma.

The fat man hurriedly said, "Quick, eat while it's hot." ”

I looked at him as if I didn't know him, "You're not like that." If there is a problem, you must have a problem. ”

The fat man said solemnly: "People change. ”

"Damn, the dog can't change its appetite...... Forget it, I'll talk about you after eating. ”

PS: First update. The second watch is around 6 p.m.