Chapter 303:
The village is now full of corpses. It’s not a good idea to let the villagers come down at this time.
Ordinary people would have nightmares seeing this hellish scene.
“Group B, is anyone injured?”
Chang Ning and the others, who were watching the sea of fire, heard a familiar voice. Turning around, they saw Captain Gao Zhong Dui arriving with Group A.
Seeing Group A’s dusty and exhausted appearance, Chang Ning and the others felt their eyes stinging for some reason.
If he remembered correctly, the mission area assigned to Group A was at least a hundred kilometers from Langde Village.
To reach the battlefield in time after they decided to fight the criminals, Group A must have marched no less than twenty kilometers on mountain roads in a single day.
This was only if they learned the news on the day Group B requested supplies from Wolf Den and decided to come support. If Group A got the news even a bit later, the mountain roads they had to cover in a day would only be more.
As soon as Geng Jihui saw it was Captain Gao Zhong Dui, he immediately organized Group B to line up: “Report to Company Commander, Group B has 7 members present and accounted for, 7 actual. Awaiting instructions.”
Captain Gao Zhong Dui didn’t give orders but walked up to Group B’s men and carefully examined the young lads who had just come down from the battlefield, his eyes full of concern.
Only after confirming that everyone was uninjured did the shock in his heart become indescribable.
This wasn’t their specialty of special operations. Even though the opponents were a motley crew, achieving a record of no injuries with a 7 to 200 personnel disadvantage was remarkable.
It had to be said it was a small miracle. Even if he took Group A and put them in these conditions, it would be extremely difficult to win the battle with zero casualties.
“Your battle this time shocked me. I think Captain He Da Dui would be happy for you if he knew you achieved a 7:200 battle record.
Originally, when I heard you were going to fight the criminals head-on, I had already thought about how to criticize you afterward.
Of course, the premise was that you would still be alive then. For that, I led Group A on a forced march, rushing day and night just to save your lives.
Hearing this, you can understand how much I disapproved of your combat plan, right?”
Captain Gao Zhong Dui’s words were filled with concern for Group B, but his tone remained extremely stern.
In his view, Group B’s combat plan was too risky. The combat content wasn’t their specialty of silent killing either. If not handled well, Group A arriving would just be to collect Group B’s bodies.
Of course, this couldn’t be blamed on Chang Ning and the others, because the situation in Langde Village was already quite complex due to the Jungle Wolf Plan itself.
For Group B to achieve this ratio was already very impressive. At least, he couldn’t do better than Group B if he came.
“Originally, I planned to come clean up for you. Since you’re all fine, rest up and prepare to notify the armed police to come wrap things up.”
After Captain Gao Zhong Dui finished speaking, he took Group A into the forest to transport the corpses. Chang Ning wanted to help but was persuaded back by Hui Lang.
The reason was that they had just finished a battle—how could they have the stamina for this?
Whether they had stamina or not, Group A’s instructors knew, and Group B’s men knew too.
The reason for saying this was actually the care from the old predecessors and leaders for Chang Ning and the others.
The morning mist in the mountains wetted Chang Ning’s cheeks. His trembling eyelids opened, revealing a pair of pitch-black eyes.
He slept soundly this time. No sentry posts were arranged, no getting up in the middle of the night for watch. Captain Gao Zhong Dui and Group A had taken care of everything.
The open ground not far away was already piled full of corpses. It seemed Captain Gao Zhong Dui and the others had been busy for a long time, Chang Ning thought.
“Since you’re awake, come over and help quickly. How come you boys have no sense of work at all?”
Hui Lang called everyone over to help.
Chang Ning’s task was to dig pits.
He didn’t expect to be assigned such a good job because his stamina was the best in Lone Wolf.
That’s right—digging pits was a sweet deal in Chang Ning’s view.
He’d rather dig pits than lift corpses with his comrades. There were explosions in multiple places in the forest last night, so one could imagine how much explosives Lao Pao had buried.
At this point, who had more intact corpses or mangled ones in the forest—only Group A, who had already gone in once, knew.
Who would want to face the blood-soaked explosion sites when they could obediently dig pits? Though Chang Ning was already immune to those things, who wanted to pollute their eyes and soul?
Better not to go if possible.
From the envious and jealous looks his comrades gave him, Chang Ning knew just how sweet his pit-digging assignment was.
Facing his comrades’ looks, Chang Ning could only lean the shovel against himself, spread his hands, indicating it was Captain Gao Zhong Dui’s instruction—what could he do?
Who made his stamina so good? Who wouldn’t love such premium labor like a nuclear-powered scooter?
Chang Ning inwardly praised Captain Gao Zhong Dui’s discerning eye for assigning him to a suitable post. To repay the kindness, he decided to find an excuse to give him a few cartons of good cigarettes when he got back.
How about a few cartons of Hongta Mountain? Even 101 wants to take Tower Mountain—Captain Gao Zhong Dui probably wouldn’t refuse, right?
Chang Ning wielded the shovel in his hand swiftly, his mind wandering with random thoughts.
His wandering thoughts didn’t affect his work. Soon, damp soil piled up at his feet, and a dirt pit was gradually taking shape.
Once the pit was dug, sprinkle some lime powder in it and done.
As for where the lime powder came from, of course the armed police brought it.
With corpses scattered throughout the forest, how long would it take just Lone Wolf’s Group A and Group B—those dozen or so men—to finish?
They ran into the armed police who had received the news and rushed over while transporting the bodies midway.
“Ah~”
A sharp scream broke the quiet busyness. This was only because Group B’s battle had ended early and they’d adjusted their state— their nerves weren’t as taut.
Otherwise, someone might have shot toward the scream.
Everyone looked toward the medic with the red cross armband on his right arm. Group B members standing farther away just thought the girl looked familiar.
Xiao Zhuang didn’t care how others looked. Taking advantage of his comrades not paying attention, he dashed like an arrow toward the screaming girl.
Even though they were far apart, they recognized each other at a glance.
Everyone was originally curious about the girl’s identity, but when they saw Xiao Zhuang charging toward her position like a big monkey, they all showed knowing expressions.
Oh, it’s Xiao Ying. No wonder there’s nothing to be curious about.
The crowd turned back to continue working with the armed police comrades, leaving ample space for the little couple.
Xiao Zhuang first sprinted to Xiao Ying. He stopped a step away from her.
He couldn’t believe he would encounter Xiao Ying in Langde Village.
Looking at the dumbstruck, incredulous black guy in front of her, Xiao Ying burst out laughing with a “puchi.”
That smile was so beautiful in Xiao Zhuang’s eyes—even the world’s most eloquent literary master couldn’t describe the smile Xiao Zhuang saw at this moment.
What kind of smile was it? Xiao Zhuang’s brain had stopped thinking and couldn’t describe it. He only knew this smile should be engraved deep in his soul, accompanying him through this long yet short remaining life.
“What are you looking at, Black Monkey?”
Xiao Ying’s voice pulled Xiao Zhuang out of his daze. He slowly approached his goddess and fiercely pulled her into his arms.
With such great force, as if to rub Xiao Ying into his own body.
Though she was hugged so tightly by Xiao Zhuang’s strong arms that she could barely breathe, she didn’t mind his roughness.
Leaning on Xiao Zhuang’s solid chest, with the war-drum-like heartbeat echoing in her ears, she felt more sense of security than ever.
But no matter how immersed in the sense of security, it couldn’t overcome the physical discomfort of not being able to breathe.
“I can’t breathe.”
Xiao Ying’s voice was soft and weak. No one could imagine such a delicate girl enlisting.
Hearing Xiao Ying’s weak voice in his arms, Xiao Zhuang released her like waking from a dream.
“How are you here?”
Xiao Zhuang could hardly believe Xiao Ying had come to Langde Village—it felt like a dream, afraid that upon waking, the person before him would vanish.
Xiao Ying didn’t rush to answer Xiao Zhuang’s question but spun around in place: “See? I’m an armed police corporal now.”
“Why did you transfer to the armed police?”
Xiao Zhuang really couldn’t figure out why she did this.
“Because you’re carrying out the most dangerous missions. I wanted to be closer to you, so if you get injured, I can still save your life in time.”
Xiao Ying looked at Xiao Zhuang with teary eyes and utmost seriousness.
Hearing his girlfriend’s words, Xiao Zhuang felt both moved and heartbroken. Armed police physical fitness training was much tougher than the army’s—who knew how much this girl had suffered?
Actually, he wanted to say Group B had a medic from a traditional Chinese medicine family with excellent skills. With him around, survival wasn’t an issue. If even Shi Dafan couldn’t do anything on the battlefield, there was really no hope.
Given Group B’s nature, their missions were destined to be extremely dangerous. Once discovered, they were often in desperate straits, rarely holding out until the main force arrived.
But seeing the seriousness on Xiao Ying’s delicate face, Xiao Zhuang swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue.
She was already suffering enough in the armed police—why say more worrying things?
Xiao Fei, hiding nearby eating dog food, saw the two pouring their hearts out for so long without stopping. She couldn’t wait anymore—she had something to ask Xiao Zhuang.
But ever since they met, the two kept talking nonstop, leaving her no chance to interrupt.
No way, absolutely couldn’t let these two continue. She didn’t know when the medical team would leave, and she hadn’t handled her business yet.
Anxious Xiao Fei no longer cared if she’d disturb her best friend and her boyfriend confessing—after all, she was still single.
She believed her best friend would help her get out of singlehood with one arm, so Xiao Fei bravely walked over to interrupt her best friend’s sweet moment.
“Cough cough cough~
Am I disturbing you two?”
Xiao Fei said with a smile, her toes awkwardly digging out a three-bedroom apartment at this moment. If she had a choice, she wouldn’t come up.
“No, Xiao Fei, do you have something? Is the director looking for me?”
Xiao Ying thought her best friend was looking for her, so she walked closer and asked.
“It’s not medical team business. I have some personal matters to ask Xiao Zhuang.” Xiao Fei said embarrassedly.
“Sure, do you need me to step away?”
Xiao Ying looked at Xiao Zhuang and Xiao Fei. Xiao Zhuang acted normal, so she wouldn’t suspect him.
“No need, no need!”
As her best friend, Xiao Fei knew Xiao Ying well. Seeing her glance back and forth between herself and Xiao Zhuang, she knew she was misunderstood.
Not to mention she never planned to have Xiao Ying step away—even if she did, to dispel the misunderstanding, she wouldn’t dare now.
Besides, what she was asking wasn’t anything to misunderstand. She was open and aboveboard with Xiao Zhuang, pure and innocent—what was there to fear?
“If there’s anything I can help with, just ask. For you and Xiao Ying’s sake, I’ll tell you everything I know!”
Actually, seeing Xiao Fei’s hesitant manner, Xiao Zhuang had guessed a bit, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
Clever and quirky Xiao Fei was already sensitive at this moment. She immediately noticed Xiao Zhuang’s attitude change and even saw the amusement in his eyes.
He seems to have guessed!
It wasn’t a big deal originally—once Xiao Fei asked her question, Xiao Zhuang and Xiao Ying would know anyway.
But for some reason, she just felt shy.
Whatever, what’s there to be shy about!
Xiao Fei forcibly suppressed her inner shyness and embarrassment, pretending to be casual as she asked: “Do you know where Chang Ning is now? I have something to find him for.”
As expected, just as he thought—it really was about that kid Chang Ning.
Xiao Zhuang understood in his heart—he had guessed right.
That day at Wolf Fang shooting range, he noticed something odd between Chang Ning, Xiao Fei, and Dr. Tong. Now with Xiao Fei’s current state, it was hard not to suspect Chang Ning.
Hiss~
Thinking of the key point, Xiao Zhuang felt a bit worried for his good brother. Though romance between men and women was human nature, two-timing was a style issue.
Though he had a tiny bit of envy in his heart, he wouldn’t admit it.
Once the words were out, Xiao Fei saw the ambiguous looks from Xiao Ying and Xiao Zhuang directly fixed on her.
But once said, she surprisingly wasn’t embarrassed or shy anymore—a broken-jar-falls feeling of composure.
“You’re looking for Chang Ning? He’s over there burying bodies. Need me to call him over for you?”
Considering all sorts of dismembered corpses on Chang Ning’s side, worried Xiao Fei as a girl couldn’t handle it, Xiao Zhuang kindly offered help.
“No need. You and Xiao Ying haven’t seen each other in a long time—hurry and make the most of it. We might have to head back anytime.”
With the issue resolved, Xiao Fei back to her normal self showed her quirky side, teasing Xiao Zhuang and Xiao Ying right to their faces—who made them laugh at her earlier.
Following the direction Xiao Zhuang pointed, Xiao Fei saw a flat area covered in shrubs and grass. Armed police and Lone Wolf comrades were coming and going there, some carrying corpses, others holding severed limbs.
