Chapter 7: Speed Shooting
Lao Pao’s words seemed to say nothing, yet they said everything. In the squad, only Xiao Zhuang’s shooting score was 95 rings, second only to Chang Ning’s “ten ring.”
Xiao Zhuang: Just report my name or ID directly.
Everyone was shooting targets formally for the first time, and the scores were all pretty good, with no one missing the target. The new recruits were quite happy, but Lao Pao’s words full of sarcasm were like a basin of cold water in this heated atmosphere, chilling everyone to the bone.
The new recruits didn’t understand why Lao Pao was discouraging them, especially Xiao Zhuang who felt the most frustrated. He felt like Lao Pao was deliberately targeting him.
Xiao Zhuang was the type who couldn’t tolerate sand in his eyes. If you don’t like me, I won’t pay attention to you either.
“Report, shouldn’t good scores be praised and encouraged?
Even if not praised, at least there shouldn’t be cold mockery and sarcasm!”
As expected, just as Lao Pao anticipated, Xiao Zhuang exploded like a firecracker at the slightest spark. What he said made sense, but Xiao Zhuang had no idea this was all a setup targeting him.
Chang Ning stood in the ranks, watching Lao Pao’s awkward acting with a mindset of enjoying the show, unaware that the flames of war would soon burn toward him.
“What do you have to show off with this level of achievement? Let me tell you, with your scores, you’re only at mid-level in our Reconnaissance Company.
Hitting a static target has exhausted you!”
Lao Pao directly confronted him. Today’s little drama was precisely to suppress and train Xiao Zhuang. Through usual observations, Lao Pao discovered that this kid had a stubborn temper and was prone to foolish mistakes. If not trained well, he would inevitably cause big trouble sooner or later.
Moreover, the squad’s atmosphere had recently become a bit frivolous, and training wasn’t yielding results. As an excellent scout who strived to be first in everything, Lao Pao couldn’t stand it.
“Then Squad Leader, why don’t you demonstrate for us and let everyone see the style of the Reconnaissance Company’s elite?”
Xiao Zhuang was most annoyed by Lao Pao constantly mentioning the Reconnaissance Company. It was tolerable usually, but now with Lao Pao adding fuel to the fire, the rage in his heart had already ignited.
His tone was full of provocation.
In Chang Ning’s view, the reason for this situation was still the difference in mindset between Xiao Zhuang and Lao Pao. Lao Pao valued collective honor, while Xiao Zhuang was more self-centered.
This was exactly where Xiao Zhuang didn’t fit in with the barracks, because the military unit emphasized collective honor.
“Fine, today I’ll let you all see it. But what’s the point of static targets? Scout 100-meter speed shooting target, dare to play?”
After saying that, Lao Pao explained what speed shooting was: “Scout 100-meter speed shooting is a full 100 meters, with various obstacles and targets that are either hidden or pop up suddenly. What we have to do is run the 100 meters in 40 seconds and hit every target to pass.
I won’t require your tactical maneuvers to be the same as mine, since we haven’t taught you yet. As long as you match my time, I lose.”
Lao Pao was afraid Xiao Zhuang might back out, so at the end he deliberately used a goading tactic.
After hearing their conversation, Chang Ning’s expression became strange. The plot had changed again. He remembered that before speed shooting in the original plot, there was a coin-shooting contest, so why was it gone?
While Chang Ning was dazed, Lao Pao quickly completed the speed shooting in three moves and five gestures, taking 36 seconds!
As expected of an elite who could participate in Wolf Fang selection training camp, his posture was agile, full of masculine beauty.
“How about it? You can still admit defeat now.”
Lao Pao steadied his breathing and said slowly.
“Admit defeat? That’s impossible!”
Don’t let Xiao Zhuang’s tough words fool you; he had no confidence at all in his heart.
Xiao Zhuang had never encountered speed shooting before; he only learned about this training method today.
Losing face but not the battle, especially since he hadn’t competed yet—he might not lose.
After saying that, Xiao Zhuang raised his gun and rushed toward the speed shooting range. Lao Pao quickly grabbed him.
“What’s the rush? There’s still one more person.”
Seeing Lao Pao’s gaze lock onto him, Chang Ning was a hundred percent unwilling inside. He didn’t want to participate in this training.
Anyway, after joining the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company, the squad leader would teach it. Contacting it early now had no benefit, except showing off his marksmanship and athletic talent—what else could it do?
And he happened to dislike showing off, so he felt strong resistance toward Lao Pao’s decision.
“Chang Ning, you try it too.”
Previously, through clues on the target paper, he discovered an issue with Chang Ning’s shooting score. That guy might be a shooting genius. The problem was it was just his guess, so Lao Pao decided to use this opportunity to test Chang Ning’s depth.
As everyone knew, hitting stationary targets and moving targets were two different things; the latter’s difficulty was much greater.
If Chang Ning could achieve good results in speed shooting, then this guy was probably a real gem. When the new recruits were assigned to companies, he would fight for it with this face to pull Chang Ning into their Reconnaissance Company.
Besides, the Night Tiger Reconnaissance Company was the vanguard company of the entire regiment— was there anything wrong with prioritizing supplements?
“Can I not go?”
“What do you think!”
Alright, since they insisted he participate, Chang Ning reluctantly showed his hand, but he couldn’t let Lao Pao lead him by the nose.
Chang Ning racked his brains and came up with a plan: use the enemy’s tactics against him.
In short, borrow the bet between Lao Pao and Xiao Zhuang from the original plot. Chang Ning directly copied it wholesale. He had just checked, and speed shooting wasn’t difficult for him.
“Squad Leader, what’s the fun in just doing it directly? How about we make a bet?”
For some reason, Chang Ning’s brilliant smile made Lao Pao feel something was off, but he couldn’t pinpoint what.
“What bet? Tell me first.”
“Simple: if Xiao Zhuang wins, you do 100 push-ups. Otherwise, he does 100 push-ups.”
Before Lao Pao could say anything after hearing Chang Ning’s condition, Xiao Zhuang objected.
Did they think he was stupid? Chang Ning betting with the squad leader meant no loss for either no matter the outcome, and in the end only he would suffer—why!
“Chang Ning, why drag me into your bet with the squad leader? This wager should be about you two.”
“Good, I agree.”
Lao Pao was the type who loved watching drama and stirring trouble. He didn’t think he would lose, so he didn’t refuse Chang Ning’s condition. Xiao Zhuang’s face turned green beside him.
“Squad Leader, I’m ready.”
Xiao Zhuang signaled he was ready, then shot out after Lao Pao shouted “Start!”
Since Lao Pao didn’t require Xiao Zhuang to perform tactical maneuvers, his movements seemed a bit clumsy compared to Lao Pao’s, but he basically hit every target.
In the end, under the influence of the plot, Xiao Zhuang still threw his gun to knock down the target.
“36 seconds.”
The comrade timing announced Xiao Zhuang’s score.
According to what Lao Pao said before, this counted as Xiao Zhuang winning.
“Chang Ning, be careful. Speed shooting is difficult.”
Xiao Zhuang’s expression wasn’t great. For him, the final hit was done by smashing with the gun—far from perfect, nothing to be happy about.
As fellow new recruits, Xiao Zhuang hoped Chang Ning would perform even better than him and surpass Lao Pao.
“Got it.”
After saying that, Chang Ning stood outside the starting line and gave Lao Pao an “OK” hand gesture.
“Start!”
Chang Ning’s starting speed was visibly faster than Xiao Zhuang’s. The spot where he stood earlier had a shallow dirt pit from his stomp, showing how explosive his power was.
Chang Ning’s speed was even faster than Lao Pao’s. Terrifyingly, his tactical maneuvers were basically the same as Lao Pao’s, and even occasional flawed moves didn’t affect his accuracy.
In the speed shooting range, Chang Ning’s flashy figure twisted and turned, stunning not only Lao Pao and the squad comrades but also Miao Lian observing from afar.
“So this is the gap between genius and ordinary people.”
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