Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 90 The People's Liberation Army will protect every citizen!
"loyalty!!!"

Upon hearing Jeon Doo-kwang's words, the disguised South Korean soldiers around him had a glint in their eyes and roared excitedly.

"Ah Xiba!"

"Don't pack them so tightly, spread them out among the elderly and children!"

"If you do this, the Chinese army will spot you. How are you going to cross the water gate bridge?!"

Quan Douguang suppressed his excitement and spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, the disguised South Korean soldiers realized the truth of the matter and quickly dispersed, blending into the various corners of the refugee column.

Soon, the group of about three hundred refugees headed toward the Water Gate Bridge.

North of Shuimen Bridge
"Company commander, what do we do now? Should we let them pass?"

Pinghe looked at the refugees in the distance and asked.

"They look like a group of real refugees, but the risks cannot be ruled out."

Wu Qianli put down his binoculars and hesitated slightly.

"Company commander, we volunteered to fight in Korea, so we can't make things too difficult for the Korean civilians, otherwise our popular support will be shaken."

Seeing Wu Qianli hesitate, Mei Sheng couldn't help but offer a reminder.

Historically, the Watergate Bridge, controlled by the US military, has been used to allow North Korean refugees to cross.

Not only that, but they also led a large number of North Korean civilians onto the aircraft carrier fleet at Hungnam Port for evacuation.

Western democratic media used this opportunity to vigorously promote the reputation of the US military for democracy and human rights.

If the Chinese People's Volunteer Army had reversed this policy and preferred to kill the innocent rather than let the guilty go free, international public opinion would certainly have been negative.

"Brother, don't worry about it. I'll take someone to get it checked out."

"Oh, right, have Lü Chaoran and the others come with me!"

Wu Wanli thought for a moment and then offered his suggestion.

"Row!"

"Anyway, we took the Watergate Bridge ahead of schedule, so we have plenty of time."

"Lei Gong, Ping He, go and prepare some explosives so we can plant bombs on Shuimen Bridge at any time."

"Wanli, you and Yu Congrong go and search those North Korean refugees."

"You can bring that squad along if you want, but be careful."

Wu Qianli patted the snow off Wu Wanli's shoulder and said with concern.

"Don't worry, brother."

"No disguise can escape my discerning eyes!"

Wu Wanli smiled and nodded, then turned and left.

Soon, Yu Congrong led his artillery platoon and followed behind Wu Wanli.

Lü Chaoran, along with his "Han Army Squad," smiled and accompanied Wu Wanli.

"Pah! What's the use of having this person around?"

Yu Congrong spat at Lü Chaoran's shadow and muttered something.

Lu Chaoran, however, was quite shameless. He pretended not to know anything and tried to get close to Wu Wanli.

Although he was not a great warrior, he was quite good at reading people and situations.

They quickly realized Wu Wanli's high status in the Steel Seventh Company and tried every means to curry favor with him.

"Chief Wu, let me tell you, there are lots and lots of beautiful girls in Seoul, and they're reasonably priced."

"Just two meals of kimchi bibimbap are enough..."

"If our Chinese Heavenly Army were to take Seoul..."

Lu Chaoran lowered his body and spoke to Wu Wanli with a grin.

"Stop telling me these things."

"The Han-affiliated army plan you're thinking of isn't something we can decide; at most, we'll report it to our superiors for a decision."

"As for Seoul? It will be liberated by China sooner or later! But we are a disciplined force, and we will not act like you."

"I'm showing you the most patience I can. Now, try to keep your mouth shut!"

Wu Wanli gave Lü Chaoran a disapproving look and said.

"Yes, sir..."

"I mean, yes, sir!"

When Lü Chaoran heard the report, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said excitedly.

After witnessing the Steel Seventh Company sweep away the American troops like autumn leaves, his dream of worshipping America was completely shattered.

Given his fickle nature, he now idolizes the Chinese Army.

It was a great honor for Lü Chaoran to be a dog for the Chinese People's Volunteer Army!
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On a large open space north of the Water Gate Bridge

Upon seeing the army ahead, the North Korean refugees lowered their heads in panic, and a disturbance broke out among the crowd.

Based on their previous experiences, they developed an intense fear of soldiers with guns.

"Is there anyone who understands Chinese?!"

At this moment, Yu Congrong took the lead, pointing his gun at the North Korean people and shouting.

Upon seeing the gun barrel, the North Korean refugees pushed and shoved each other backward, none daring to move forward.

"Yu Congrong, don't point your gun at civilians! Who wouldn't be afraid of that?"

Wu Wanli stepped forward, pressed down on the muzzle of the gun in Yu Congrong's hand, and gave a reminder.

"It's not that I've been fighting too many battles lately, I've just gotten used to it."

Yu Congrong put down his gun, scratched his head awkwardly, and explained.

"Don't be nervous, we are the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, we will not harm civilians."

"But we need a translator who can speak Chinese. If anyone is willing, he can have these two cans!"

Wu Wanli took two cans out of his pocket, threw them on the ground, and shouted.

In fact, he had already learned Korean through the system rewards he received earlier.

But it's strange that Yu Congrong and the others are suddenly there and he's suddenly speaking Korean. It would be more reasonable to find a translator.

"puff--"

The two cans were tossed onto the thick snow, making a slight thud.

The North Korean refugees, looking at the canned goods in the distance, couldn't help but swallow hard.

No amount of words can be as appealing as food that can save your life.

"I know some Chinese!"

At this moment, a Korean girl with a dirty face stepped forward, staring intently at the canned food.

"Eat first, so you can get back to work."

Wu Wanli pointed to the canned food and said to the North Korean girl.

"Thank you!"

The South Korean girl quickly ran forward, grabbed the canned food, and began to wolf it down.

"What is your name?"

Wu Wanli squatted down and looked at the Korean girl, asking her a question.

"! She's Lin Yoona when she speaks in Chinese!"

"My cheeks are bulging from eating," Lin Yoona said.

"Lin Yuna?"

"If it were a peaceful and prosperous era, you might be living a much better life than you are now."

Wu Wanli paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered a South Korean girl group star from later generations, and murmured to himself.

"Yes, that's what Oppa told me too."

Lin Yoona stared with her big, bright eyes and nodded seriously.

"Tell me why you can speak Chinese, and tell me about your experiences."

"I'm a little curious, how has a beautiful girl like you managed to live to this day?"

Wu Wanli frowned slightly and asked with some suspicion.

He wasn't the type to be easily swayed by women; on the battlefield, he wouldn't readily trust anyone.

“I’m from a nearby village. My oppa is… an officer in the Korean People’s Army. We are both descendants of the former Beiyang Army.”

"But not long ago, a group of American soldiers massacred our village, and I ran away on my own."

"Among the refugees... there were a few who wanted to take my innocence away, but Oppa left me a pistol, so I wasn't..."

Yoona's eyes were a little blurry, and she forced a smile while sobbing.

"A descendant of the Beiyang Army? A widow of an officer in the Korean People's Army?"

"Did you kill all those who forced you?"

Wu Wanli frowned, a surge of anger rising within him, and asked.

"Only one was killed, there are still two more who haven't been killed..."

Lin Yoona wiped away her tears, her voice trembling as she recalled the scene from before.

"why?"

Wu Wanli asked.

"Because I only have one bullet left..."

After saying that, Lim Yoona finally couldn't hold back her tears and burst into tears. Hot water slid down her face, washing away the scalding whiteness.

If the pistol ran out of bullets, she would essentially be a lamb to the slaughter. "Ding—"

"The host's current status has been detected. The system is now activated."

"Option 1: Comfort and support Im Yoona, and kill the person who plotted against her!"

"Choose reward: Gain the ability to see through enemy disguises for three hours!"

Option Two: Simply try your best to comfort Im Yoona and offer her words of comfort.
Don't be sad.

"Choose reward: Gain basic encouragement ability and slightly improve eloquence."

Soon, the system's cold notification sounded in Wu Wanli's mind.

"Actually, eloquence is permanent, and I'm still a little tempted by it."

"But the ability to see through enemy camouflage is clearly more useful now!"

"I'll choose option one!"

Wu Wanli thought for a moment and immediately made a decision in his heart.

"Ding--"

"Host's selection successful, reward has been issued!"

"A reminder: If the selected task is not completed, the system will not punish the host, but the system will fall into a dormant state."

The system's cold, impersonal notification tone quickly finished playing again.

In an instant, Wu Wanli suddenly felt a very obvious intuition in his heart.

He glanced at Lin Yoona in front of him, and his intuition immediately told him that she was harmless and could not possibly be an enemy.

"Great! A divine artifact!"

"Three hours is plenty of time, let's help Yoona first."

Wu Wanli was secretly delighted.

"I'm...I'm sorry, I lost control of my emotions."

"Now it's all right, I can help... help you translate."

Lin Yoona wiped away the ice crystals formed from her tears, and looked at Wu Wanli with a slight sob in her eyes.

"Don't cry, don't cry."

"Follow us for now, I'll transfer you to the rear soon."

"Whether you want to go to Northeast China or North Korea at that time is up to you."

Wu Wanli gently patted Lin Yoona's head, which was covered in snow, and said softly.

Why are you so good to me?

Looking at Wu Wanli, Lin Yoona felt a little unreal.

"The Beiyang Army were also people who risked their lives for the country. Their descendants are also Chinese compatriots, at least I acknowledge that!"

"The Chinese People's Volunteer Army is the people's army."

"The People's Liberation Army will protect every citizen!"

Wu Wanli looked at Lin Yun'er and smiled gently.

"The People's Liberation Army will protect every citizen..."

"Can I... be protected too?"

Lin Yoona looked at Wu Wanli and every volunteer soldier behind him with some emotion, and a sense of security suddenly rose in her heart.

"Of course!"

"Anyone who messes with us Chinese, I'll fight them to the death!"

"Even the United States, which claims to have the world's number one army, has never been afraid of our Volunteer Army!"

"Comrades, what should we do if the Americans dare to bully the Chinese?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong, standing to the side, spoke with fervor.

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company behind him waved their guns and shouted excitedly.

"I... thank you, that's wonderful."

Yoona finally stopped crying and smiled, revealing a genuine smile as she expressed her gratitude.

“Tell me who bullied you, and I’ll stand up for you.”

Wu Wanli gently brushed the snow off Lin Yun'er's long hair, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes as he spoke.

"It's them, it's those two..."

Upon hearing this, Lim Yoona was slightly taken aback. After searching through the crowd, she pointed to two burly North Korean men and spoke.

When the two burly men saw Lin Yoona pointing at them, they swallowed nervously and instinctively tried to run away.

"Wanli, I'll do this kind of disciplinary violation. I can't let it ruin your future!"

Upon seeing this, Yu Congrong immediately raised his gun, intending to charge at the two burly North Korean men.

"Hey, it's not your turn."

"Captain Lü, come here."

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and waved politely to Lü Chaoran.

"I'm here, Commander!"

Upon hearing "Captain Lü," Lü Chaoran leaned closer with excitement in his eyes.

"I really dislike those two, but I won't break the rules to kill them, and you'd better not either, understand?"

Wu Wanli said to Lü Chaoran with a smile.

"understand!"

"Brothers, follow me!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Chaoran immediately led the Chinese and Black prisoners toward the two burly Korean men.

The two burly North Korean men tried to run, but they were no match for the naturally gifted Black men.

Soon, they were pinned down by two black men, and Lü Chaoran and his men rushed forward and beat them both to death.

As Lin Yoona watched her two enemies being killed, she couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion and satisfaction, and she also felt a greater sense of goodwill towards Wu Wanli and the others.

"From now on, no one will dare to bully you again."

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and looked at Lin Yun'er.

"I know you...you will protect me."

Lin Yoona glanced at Wu Wanli and said, moved.

"To be precise, it is your powerful motherland that will protect you."

“Go back to China. North Korea is a small country with no diplomacy. Beautiful women in South Korea might be treated as playthings.”

"Of course, I'm just suggesting."

Wu Wanli looked at Lin Yun'er and said.

"Okay, I want to become... a proud Chinese!"

"I'll also try to persuade my oppa to come along!"

Lin Yoona looked at Wu Wanli and nodded firmly.

"Hahahaha...Good!"

"Please translate for me, I need to capture the enemy."

"Have them stand in separate groups of five!"

Wu Wanli smiled and said.

He understood that once the groups were sorted, he could use the skills he had just acquired for helping Lin Yoona to test each group and identify the disguised enemy soldiers.

"it is good!"

Lin Yoona nodded and immediately relayed Wu Wanli's words to the North Korean refugees below.

Soon, a commotion broke out among the North Korean refugees, but remembering the two burly men who had just been beaten to death, they obediently complied.

Among the refugee population

"Jingguang, take Lu Taijian to the other side!"

Upon hearing this, Quan Douguang immediately realized that the three of them together would be too conspicuous, and quickly said something.

"Brother...take care!"

Quan Jingguang carried Lu Taijian on his back, glanced at Quan Douguang with a hint of reluctance, and said.

Quan Douguang nodded emphatically, watching his younger brother depart with equal reluctance.

Soon, the North Korean refugees lined up in groups of five.

The soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company guarded various positions in the open area, preventing any potential enemy troops from escaping.

Wu Wanli then led Yu Congrong and several soldiers inside, searching and identifying each item one by one.

They searched several groups of people but found nothing unusual.

As the Volunteer Army drew closer, Quan Douguang's hands became sweaty with nervousness.

He reached into his pocket and touched his pistol, only then did he feel a little safer.

"The Chinese soldiers were all surrounding that man; he must be their commander."

"If they investigate later, we'll have to take him hostage immediately to save his life..."

Quan Douguang looked at Wu Wanli not far away, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

Just then, Wu Wanli finished inspecting a group and walked towards Quan Douguang.

The moment Wu Wanli's eyes met Quan Douguang's, his intuition immediately went off!
(End of this chapter)