The distance difference of several hours made traveling a boring task. It wasn't until it was completely dark that Yan Wei arrived at the assembly point assigned by the captain with the help of a compass and a map.
"Who's the password?" In the dark jungle, it was impossible to see the scene where the voice came from, so when he heard the shout, Yan Wei quickly picked up his weapon and hid behind a big tree vigilantly.
"I, Yan Wei." In the rush, the captain did not give the command, so Yan Wei could only shout tentatively.
"Yan Wei, is that you? I'm a monkey." Hearing Yan Wei's answer, the monkey's excited shouts immediately came from the opposite side. Hearing the shouts, Yan Wei quickly ran out of his hiding place and followed the sound.
"Where is Lao Deng?" In the darkness, only a silhouette greeted Yan Wei, but after grabbing Yan Wei, the monkey suddenly asked strangely.
"...Sacrificed!" Yan Wei was silent for a moment and whispered.
"..." Even in the dark night, Yan Wei could clearly feel the monkey's expression stagnant, then turned around silently, pulled Yan Wei up and walked deep into the jungle.
Fang Zhan set up the resting camp at a remote location from the warning site. The two walked patiently for a few minutes before arriving at a shack made of branches and thatch in a hollow.
Seeing Yan Wei's return, the people in the shack immediately greeted him with expressions of surprise. However, when they heard the news of Lao Deng's sacrifice, the joy on everyone's faces disappeared in an instant.
"You didn't suffer much, did you?" After a long silence, Fang Zhan suddenly asked.
"Well, no." Yan Wei was stunned for a moment, then replied.
"That's good, let's have something to eat and rest. We have to set out to pick up the intelligence agents tomorrow. Da Chui, you are on the second post." Fang Zhan nodded silently and then ordered.
No one talked too much about Lao Deng's death. The sad emotions seemed to be suppressed in everyone's hearts, constantly seeping out from every nook and cranny, reminding everyone of his existence.
This night, Yan Wei did not sleep comfortably. From time to time, nightmares would wake him up suddenly. The fragments of the nightmares were different, but the protagonists and endings were surprisingly similar. The black hole of the "Company Commander"'s gun was pointed at him.
It is no longer Lao Deng, but him.
Frankly speaking, Yan Wei knew that he also cared about life and death. He was not as detached as Lao Deng or Lao He. He was more attached to life than anyone else.
However, Yan Wei knows that some things are actually far more important than life and death. Responsibility, honor, and victory are all worth paying for with life. However, the mission that is about to be carried out and the "gunner" in front of him are pressure.
Two stones in his heart.
As the sun rose, the nightmare finally dissipated like lingering snow. Although he felt a little tired because he hadn't slept well, Yan Wei watched with great anticipation as the warm sunlight filtered through the dense branches and leaves and dappled onto his body.
Brightness made the guilt, fear, cowardice and all negative emotions in his heart immediately shrink to the bottom of his heart. This feeling made his low mood much better.
Lao Deng seemed to be forgotten quickly. When everyone was laughing and talking to each other, they intentionally or unintentionally avoided the topic of Lao Deng. Only when they looked at Yan Wei inadvertently, they would talk too much.
His eyes stayed on that rifle for a second, but then he moved elsewhere as if escaping.
Today’s mission is to go to Point B marked on the map to pick up the intelligence agent. However, no one knows anything about the situation at Point B, so when assigning the task, Fang Zhan deliberately used a serious tone and asked to select two people as
Early reconnaissance. This seemingly simple order was met with silence by everyone.
No one wants to go. No matter how brave the soldiers are, being sent to this desolate but dangerous enemy territory is a test for even the strongest will to fight. Perhaps everyone has ignored life and death, but,
But I feel completely unsure about whether I can complete the task. No one is afraid of death, but they are afraid of not being able to bear the safety of others.
"I'll go." Yan Wei leaned on his rifle and stood up. Hearing his words, everyone couldn't help but look in surprise.
"Count me in, I'll go too." The second person to sign up was Staff Officer Li. If Yan Wei's registration surprised everyone, then Staff Officer Li's registration made everyone feel incredibly unusual!
"You?" Fang Zhan glanced at him with unabashed disdain and asked in confusion.
"Are you afraid that I will take away your credit?" Staff Officer Li smiled and counterattacked calmly.
"Ha, yes, I'm just afraid that you will delay the mission and affect everyone." Fang Zhan squeaked disdainfully, and then said.
"Promise to complete the mission, captain, give the order." Unexpectedly, Staff Officer Li suddenly stood up straight, performed a standard military salute, and then shouted loudly.
"Da Chui, Monkey, Peng Zheng, distribute the ammunition to Yan Wei and Staff Officer Li, and the others should rest where they are." Fang Zhan nodded slightly, and suddenly turned his head and ordered to the others.
"Remember, you only have two hours. If you don't come back to report the situation within two hours, we will move immediately." While several people were busy equipping ammunition, Fang Zhan suddenly said behind them.
"Two hours?" Yan Wei repeated doubtfully, and at the same time looked down at the map. On the map, the short distance from point b was actually nearly five kilometers away, trekking among dense mountains.
Five kilometers is obviously not an easy task.
"Yes, I'm not sure whether you have been captured. For everyone's safety, I can only limit the time to two hours. So, if you don't want to fall behind, you need to speed up." After hearing Yan Wei's words, Fang
Zhan looked down at his watch and then said.
"Well, it's not too late to regret now." After Yan Wei nodded in agreement, Fang Zhan suddenly turned to Staff Li and said.
"Haha." Upon hearing Fang Zhan's inquiry, Staff Officer Li smiled and shook his head, then neatly inserted the magazine into the submachine gun and put it on his shoulder.
"Get ready to go!" Looking at Yan Wei beside him, Staff Officer Li nodded and ordered seriously.
Yan Wei did not expect that he would take the initiative to carry out the mission. Although he was a little shocked when he said the words, he did not regret it at all. However, what surprised him was that Staff Officer Li would offer to carry out the mission with him.
This was simply more surprising than his own unexpected actions.
Yan Wei felt that Staff Li should explain, but until the two of them were halfway there, Staff Li kept pursed his lips and did not give any explanation.
"Did Lao Deng say anything before he died?" Just as Yan Wei was about to break the silence, Staff Officer Li asked first.
"No!" Yan Wei replied quickly.
"Another one that people are worried about." Staff Officer Li said something incomprehensible, and then fell silent again, walking in front alone and silently.
With the help of a compass and a map, the two walked calmly through the jungle. Regarding the upcoming mission, Staff Officer Li did not say much, and Yan Wei did not ask too many questions. He just followed him vigilantly and quickly
Walking forward.
The jungle in front of them gradually became sparse as the two people advanced, and traces of people appeared clearly in every corner. After noticing these changes, Staff Officer Li gradually slowed down and waited for Yan Wei to come to his side.
"I guess we're here." In response to Yan Wei's doubtful eyes, Staff Officer Li whispered. Upon hearing his reminder, Yan Wei immediately looked around warily.
"What's the next step?" Yan Wei asked after discovering the footprints and trodden roads left around him.
"Wait!" Upon hearing his inquiry, Staff Officer Li said simply.
What are you waiting for? Yan Wei didn't know, but he didn't ask, but obediently squatted under a tree nearby. Seeing him squatting there, Staff Officer Li quickly walked over and pulled him, and then pointed to the person next to him.
depression, and then walked over alone.
Seeing this scene, Yan Wei understood and hurriedly looked around for branches and grass blades to cover the low ground, and then the two of them got into the simple bunker together.
Hiding in the jungle was not comfortable, especially when two grown men were squeezed together. The odor of sweat from not showering for several days immediately became stronger due to the evaporation of moisture and body temperature.
As a veteran, Yan Wei has long been accustomed to all this, and has even become so familiar with it that he can't live without it. However, Staff Officer Li next to him obviously had little expectation of all this. When the smell became stronger, his brows also wrinkled.
stand up!
Seeing the other party's reaction, Yan Wei felt somewhat proud, but he did not show it, and Staff Officer Li beside him also suppressed his dissatisfaction and pretended to be nonchalant.
"How did you think you would go on a mission with me?" After a moment of silence, Yan Wei suddenly asked.
"Why, I am also a soldier, can't I come?" Upon hearing Yan Wei's inquiry, Staff Officer Li was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile.
"That's not true, you also know...hehe." Yan Wei wanted to continue, but he stopped talking and laughed sarcastically.
"You think I'm the son of a cadre, so I shouldn't take such a big risk, right?" Although Yan Wei didn't say it, Staff Officer Li understood what he meant and then spoke up.
"That's not true, but this mission is indeed quite dangerous." Yan Wei's face turned red when his worries were exposed, and he immediately explained.
Staff Officer Li slowly explained. "We are all raised by our parents. When we serve as soldiers and get paid, who is my turn to pick and choose? If we soldiers are really picky and picky when performing our tasks, then the country will also be destroyed."
It’s time!”
Just when Yan Wei was happily preparing to continue chatting, rhythmic sounds in front of him made him stop talking immediately.
"What?" Staff Officer Li immediately closed his mouth and asked with his eyes.