A generation of soldiers begins with Feng Yuxiu traveling through time and space with Xu Sanduo

Chapter 251 Urban Counter-Terrorism
A gunshot shattered the silence.

The moment Cheng Cai pulled the trigger, a strange feeling welled up inside him; that familiar touch was completely different from anything he had ever felt before.

Blank rounds!
Cheng Cai stared wide-eyed, his gaze fixed intently on what lay ahead.

The figure dressed in black slowly stood up, his movements unhurried yet exuding an indescribable composure.

The man in black raised his hand and untied the ropes binding the three women one by one.

The fear on the woman's face gradually faded, replaced by a smile.

"Crack, click, click!"

The heavy warehouse door was slowly pushed open, the dull sound echoing in the silent space.

A group of "corpses" that originally appeared to be dead suddenly revealed eerie smiles and all looked at Cheng Cai.

The smile looked particularly sinister in the dim light.

Cheng Cai felt a tingling sensation on his scalp, and a chill ran up from the soles of his feet.

He turned around blankly, his body seemingly out of control, every joint stiff and unresponsive.

The man in black slowly removed the face shield, revealing his cold and handsome face—Feng Yuxiu.

He stared at Cheng Cai with great interest, his eyes flashing with a complex light, seemingly mocking.

"Is this what you call transcending the rules? Cheng Cai, I must say, you're still far from it. But remember this: if you still intend to follow the rules in the future, your fate will only be worse than it is now. Opportunities don't come twice for no reason." Feng Yuxiu's voice was deep and powerful, each word penetrating Cheng Cai's ears.

Cheng Cai felt his legs go weak and slowly sat down on the ground.

The intense stinging pain in his hands made him gasp; the excruciating pain seemed to be threatening to break his will completely.

"This...this is a drill?" Cheng Cai's voice trembled, filled with disbelief.

Feng Yuxiu walked up to Cheng Cai, slowly squatted down, and his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's.

“If I were you, I would have shot the thugs without hesitation from the very beginning of the attack, instead of foolishly continuing down that damned sewer after all the reinforcements had withdrawn. You knew perfectly well that there was a mysterious sniper ahead, yet you still took a chance and went your own way.” Feng Yuxiu’s words were like sharp blades, mercilessly dissecting Cheng Cai’s mistakes.

Cheng Cai suddenly raised his head, a flash of anger and resentment in his eyes. He clenched his fist and slammed it hard into Feng Yuxiu's cheek.

However, Feng Yuxiu was prepared and leaned back slightly, easily dodging the punch.

Then he stood up and sneered, "That's all the skill you have. You're still far from good enough."

After saying that, Feng Yuxiu turned and walked towards the warehouse door.

The old A members, who were dressed as corpses, made way for each other. When they were lying on the ground pretending to be corpses, they had witnessed firsthand how Feng Yuxiu "tortured" Cheng Cai.

The methods used were truly ruthless, as if Cheng Cai were being treated like a Japanese person.

"Treat his wounds and tell the captain that my exercise is over. Number 23 passed, the rest are eliminated. Report complete." Feng Yuxiu's voice echoed in the warehouse.

When Cheng Cai left the dark underground passage, Number 7 and the others had already been found and taken back by the medics.

The moment their rookie squad chose not to continue, they were ruthlessly eliminated from the exercise.

-

Outside the chemical plant, Yuan Lang quietly smoked a cigarette, his gaze fixed intently on the distance.

"How is it?" Yuan Lang broke the silence, his voice deep and powerful.

Qi Huan stood aside and replied with a serious expression, "It's almost over. The elimination rate this time was higher than we expected. Two-thirds of the people were eliminated."

Yuan Lang frowned slightly, took another deep drag of his cigarette, and slowly exhaled: "That's not what I'm asking about. I'm talking about Cheng Cai, who was eliminated once. How were his grades?"

Qi Huan nodded, a complex expression on his face: "He pulled through, and Xu Sanduo is even more ruthless than we imagined. The army doctor said that Cheng Cai is now incontinent, his bodily functions are disordered, and his wrist is dislocated."

Yuan Lang was stunned, and almost dropped the cigarette in his hand.

A hint of surprise and admiration flashed in his eyes: "Xu Sanduo is more suited to planning this kind of exercise than I am. He can fully tap into the soldiers' potential."

“However…” Qi Huan paused, a hint of helplessness on his face, “Xu Sanduo applied, and with one month left to participate in the international competition, he asked if he could apply for a real combat mission.”

Yuan Lang narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Because Cheng Cai has never experienced real combat?"

"That's about right." Qi Huan sighed helplessly. "But where are we going to find him a real combat mission? Those thugs aren't on the same wavelength as us, they can't possibly appear according to our wishes."

Special forces' emergency missions are always sudden and full of uncertainty, so how could they possibly be prepared in advance?
"It's alright, we can wait. There's still a month left, we should be able to find a suitable opportunity." Yuan Lang said, stubbing out his cigarette.

For veterans, a month might actually be enough time to wait for that suitable opportunity for real-world combat.

-

Cheng Cai suffered excessive fear and torment during the exercise, and a psychologist had to intervene to treat him.

He lay on a hospital bed in the central hospital, staring blankly at the white walls outside the window all day long.

The white walls, in his eyes, seemed like a blank world, devoid of any color or vitality.

When he truly immersed himself in that exercise, he deeply felt the torment and oppression from Feng Yuxiu.

It was not just physical pain, but also a trauma to the soul.

Every time he closed his eyes, the image of the man in black wearing a black mask, holding two wires, would appear in his mind, giving him a sinister smile.

That smile, like a nightmare, clung to him tightly, making it impossible for him to escape.

"Such an electric shock... it's simply a masterpiece of genius, inflicting maximum pain on the body without damaging the heart or lungs." A bespectacled, smiling military doctor stood by the bed and exclaimed in admiration.

Cheng Cai was already depressed, his heart filled with pain and nightmares.

Hearing the doctor praise Feng Yuxiu's "masterpiece," an inexplicable anger welled up in his heart.

He opened his eyes and said coldly, "I've been electrocuted like this, and you still call me a genius?"

The military doctor smiled slightly and adjusted his glasses: "I saw this kind of electric shock that doesn't damage the heart and lungs two years ago. I didn't expect to see it again today. After all, electric shocks are not very common in the military. Military training mainly involves injuries like falls, fractures, and abrasions."

Cheng Cai sat up, a hint of wariness in his eyes: "Doctor, who are you?"

The doctor, who wore glasses, adjusted his glasses and gave a gentle smile: "I used to be in the 702nd Regiment."

Cheng Cai immediately became interested, his eyes lighting up: "I'm also from the 702nd Regiment, you know the Steel Seventh Company, right?"

The doctor paused for a moment, then nodded: "I know, I know. That soldier was also from the 702nd Regiment, his name was Xu Sanduo. His mouth had been electrocuted back then, similar to your situation."

Cheng Cai's expression changed drastically, and he instinctively took a step back.

He is now beginning to suspect that this doctor might also subject him to electroshock therapy, just like Feng Yuxiu.

He glanced quickly at the doctor's name tag, which read: "Attending Psychiatrist - Yang Yongxin".

“Come on, let me see what’s wrong with you. I’ll ask you a question, and you’ll answer it truthfully, okay?” Yang Yongxin slowly revealed a smile, but in Cheng Cai’s eyes, that smile seemed particularly eerie.

-

After a week of psychological treatment and recuperation, Cheng Cai was finally discharged from the hospital.

The shrewd expression that once graced his face has now been replaced by a calm one.

No one knows what kind of person he has become after a week of therapy.

"Congratulations, Cheng Cai. From now on, you are a member of Old A." Qi Huan took out a genuine Old A epaulet and gently patted Cheng Cai's shoulder.

Cheng Cai stood ramrod straight, his right hand tightly gripping his epaulettes, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

After a brutal selection process, only eight of these rookies remained, while the rest were sent back to their old units during this exercise.

Cheng Cai appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil, unable to find peace for a long time.

For many years, from the day he enlisted to now becoming a member of the Old A team, his journey has been filled with hardships and setbacks.

He recalled the time he sent a letter home to his father, and ever since then, he had been avoiding his father's letters.

His father would always ask him in his letters, "Chengcai, how's it going in the army? You said you wanted to be an officer, did you succeed?"

Due to the confidentiality agreement, Cheng Cai never dared to answer his father's questions directly.

Because he had been repeatedly brought back to his original form, back to that remote fifth class on the grassland.

Now, all his efforts had paid off. He could finally proudly tell his father that he had made something of himself and that his father no longer had to bow his head in humility before Xu Laopi. However, when Cheng Cai's gaze met Feng Yuxiu's, he instantly calmed down.

He almost forgot that Feng Yuxiu had become a nightmare deep in his heart.

The person who was considered a "fool" since childhood, yet who defeated him time and time again, now stands before him.

Feng Yuxiu seemed to notice Cheng Cai's gaze and suddenly smiled at him. The smile carried a hint of provocation, as if reminding Cheng Cai that the gap between them still existed.

-

Cheng Cai finally moved into Old A's dormitory openly and legitimately.

He couldn't wait to sit down and write a letter, eager to tell his father the good news as soon as possible.

Now he has enough confidence and strength to make his father proud.

But when he was halfway through writing, he suddenly froze.

His hands began to tremble slightly, and his expression became agitated as he recalled something.

He suddenly remembered Feng Yuxiu's shoulder insignia. Feng Yuxiu was now a second lieutenant, an officer, while Cheng Cai was only a second-class sergeant.

The gap between them was like an insurmountable chasm, standing in his way.

"I will definitely catch up. I've already caught up to some of you. At least now my sniping skills are better than yours!" Cheng Cai gritted his teeth and made a silent vow.

Since Feng Yuxiu left that night in Class 5 of the grassland, Cheng Cai did not become depressed; instead, he seemed like a different person.

He practiced firearms relentlessly, and with Gao Cheng's help, the large amount of ammunition he received led to a qualitative leap in his sniping skills.

"Team Three, assemble immediately!" Qi Huan's shout suddenly rang out outside the dormitory.

Team Three is Cheng Cai's team, and he has been temporarily assigned to this team.

Cheng Cai was stunned. He was now a full-fledged member of the A team. According to the usual practice, future exercises would be announced in advance, and there would be no more of those brutal exercises that tested one's mentality.

Any mission that requires an emergency mobilization must be a real-life urban counter-terrorism mission.

Cheng Cai didn't dare to delay for a moment and hurriedly ran downstairs.

Standing beside Qi Huan was Feng Yuxiu; it seemed that the two of them were the team leaders for this mission.

Upon seeing Feng Yuxiu, Cheng Cai felt a pang of bitterness well up in his heart.

"Everyone has them!" Qi Huan shouted.

Cheng Cai and his team members immediately stood at attention, their expressions serious and their gazes firm.

"Emergency situation. A jewelry store has been robbed in City A. The local armed police have surrounded the robbers, but they are extremely vicious and have taken hostages. There are about eight jewelry store employees involved. Here are the design plans for the local jewelry store." Qi Huan said, distributing the design plans to the members of Cheng Cai's team.

The group took the design drawings and studied them carefully.

The layout of the jewelry store, its entrances and exits, and the possible hiding places of the criminals are all crucial details.

“Remember, this is not a drill. I’ll emphasize it again, this is not a drill! The thugs on the other side are armed with homemade guns, and even Hanyang rifles from the Anti-Japanese War era…” Qi Huan’s voice was serious and heavy.

Upon hearing the term "Hanyang Rifle," some people couldn't help but shudder, a hint of curiosity appearing on their faces: "Can this thing even fire a gun?"

Qi Huan instantly stepped forward, kicking the man to the ground, and roared, "This is not a drill! All of you, pay attention and don't take this lightly. You know the consequences if there's even one mistake! Now, move out immediately!"

Cheng Cai and the others dared not slack off in the slightest and hurriedly rushed towards the helicopter.

Feng Yuxiu suddenly seemed to remember something, and frowned as he said, "That's not right. I remember a few months ago, the captain said that our Old A was going to have an exercise. How long has it been? Why hasn't it started yet?"

Qi Huan glanced at him and said coldly, "It's canceled."

Feng Yuxiu was stunned for a moment, a look of doubt on his face: "This exercise can be canceled like a child's play?"

"Stop talking nonsense and get on the plane. You're coming with us this time!" Qi Huan said impatiently.

Looking at Feng Yuxiu's retreating figure, Qi Huan felt a complex mix of emotions.

Envy, jealousy, helplessness—a mix of emotions mingled together.

This sergeant, after being admitted to the hospital, not only had all his punishments removed upon his return, but the original exercise mission of the Old A Brigade was transformed into his personal training mission, and even became an opportunity to enhance his credentials for participating in international competitions.

Thanks to the blessings of Heaven, Feng Yuxiu avoided countless detours.

Qi Huan then realized that not everyone can live off a woman.

The plane roared for half an hour before coming to a stop in a square in the city. The fully armed members of the Special Forces disembarked and, carrying sniper rifles, orderly rushed toward the high ground near the gold shop.

Feng Yuxiu squatted in a two-story building and took out binoculars to carefully examine the layout of the entire gold shop.

The sliding door was tightly shut, and the surrounding windows were also sealed off.

From the outside, you can't see any information inside at all.

"Don't the criminals inside have any demands?" Feng Yuxiu asked, putting down his binoculars.

Qi Huan said in a deep voice, "Yes, I need a car with a full tank of gas."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Feng Yuxiu asked doubtfully. Luring the criminals out of there would be much more favorable conditions than keeping them inside.

At least with a broader perspective, the veterans will have a greater chance of success.

“They are not as stupid as we think. They need to see all of us evacuate, and they will most likely take more hostages.”

"Once we leave the city, we will have completely lost sight of our target."

Feng Yuxiu fell into deep thought. There were no Skynet cameras in this era.

Once these thugs run out of the city, it will most likely be like finding a needle in a haystack.

However, Feng Yuxiu had already come up with a plan; he had specifically sent Cheng Cai to participate in this mission.

Based on the available information, there were three perpetrators and eight employees among them.

A Xiali car can fit a maximum of four people, meaning they are allowed to leave, and they can take one hostage if conditions permit.

The solution is then quite simple.

Shoot them all dead! Kill them all before they escape the city! As long as they are in open ground, even if they continue to hold hostages, they will have a wide field of vision in all directions.

From this vantage point, you can fire from anywhere.

Feng Yuxiu informed Qi Huan of his plan.

Their special forces unit is specifically here to handle this kind of thing, and Feng Yuxiu is currently one of the leaders of this temporary team.

His suggestions carry decision-making power.

Qi Huan thought for a moment, then pressed the microphone button. "Cheng Cai, how good are your sniping skills? Tell me!"

Cheng Cai was lying on the high ground aiming when he heard Qi Huan's question. He paused for a moment, then replied in a deep voice, "Report, perfect!"

“Okay, from now on, you and Xu Sanduo will be the two of the sniper team. The rest of the team will wait for me. I will go and tell the commander of the Armed Police Corps about our plan.”

Qi Huan paused for a moment, then said, "Unless absolutely necessary, firing is not permitted!"

Feng Yuxiu's lips slowly curved into a slight smile.

Becoming successful is the choice that truly allows you to transcend the rules.

Can you risk human lives to protect the people?
-

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The assailant's resistance was exceptionally fierce.
After igniting the gas pipe and injuring Qi Huan, Cheng Cai killed one of the fleeing thugs, and the remaining two escaped to the back street in the chaos.

The two looked outside in fear.

A short, thug trembled and said, "Brother, can I go out and take a look? Hiding here isn't a good idea."

Upon hearing this, the other person's expression gradually turned ferocious.

(End of this chapter)