Courtyard House: I Have Countless Bodyguards

Suddenly, gunfire erupted in the woods, bullets whistling through the air, sending branches and leaves flying and dirt splattering everywhere.

Faced with an enemy stubbornly resisting from behind cover, it is difficult to gain an overwhelming advantage in a firefight with light weapons.

A cold glint flashed in Liu Jianguo's eyes. Without hesitation, he pulled out two grenades, bit off the pins with his teeth, silently counted to two, and then, with a powerful swing of his arm, accurately threw the grenades behind the two mounds where the enemy agents were most densely hidden.

"Boom! Boom!"

Two deafening explosions rang out in succession, shrapnel flew everywhere, smoke filled the air, and the huge shockwaves hurled limbs and severed bodies into the air. This intense battle scene seemed to pull time back to an era of war and chaos.

Liu Jianguo knew that although grenades were powerful, they might not be able to annihilate the enemy completely, so he had to cut off their retreat.

He shouted, "We can't let them get away! Block their escape route with grenades, and kill whoever tries to run first!"

The team members understood immediately, and three or four more grenades were thrown in arcs toward the edge of the woods behind the enemy agents who might be fleeing, forming an explosive blockade!

Before the explosions had completely subsided, the roar of car engines came from the side and rear of the battlefield.

The truck, equipped with a heavy machine gun, sped towards them despite the bumpy ride. The machine gun was mounted on the driver's side, and the driver stopped in the direction of the enemy agents.

Li Cheng and an assistant gunner were already in position. The assistant gunner quickly adjusted the ammunition belt, while Li Cheng gripped the heavy machine gun handle firmly with both hands.

"Thump thump thump thump thump—!"

The heavy machine gun suddenly roared with a deep, terrifying sound! Flames spewed out more than a meter long, and a rain of bullets formed a deadly metallic storm, instantly covering the area where the enemy agents were hiding.

Tree trunks as thick as bowls were snapped in half, mounds of earth were leveled, and the remaining enemy agents were unable to even lift their heads under this absolute firepower suppression. In an instant, three or four more were riddled with bullets and turned into bloody messes.

Looking at the enemy agents trembling and on the verge of collapse under the heavy machine gun fire, Liu Jianguo's lips curled into a cold smile.

I'm waiting for the heavy machine gun to be in place. What are you waiting for? To die?

Seeing that more than half of the enemy agents had been killed or wounded, and the remaining people were completely stunned and had lost the ability to resist effectively.

Fearing that annihilation would mean losing both survivors and intelligence sources, Liu Jianguo immediately raised his hand to signal a ceasefire, and at the same time shouted with all his might:

"Listen, you are surrounded. Resistance will only lead to your death. If you want to live, throw down your weapons. Cover your heads with your hands and slowly walk out. We treat prisoners well!"

Seeing this, Li Cheng also released the trigger, and the gunfire stopped abruptly, leaving only the smell of gunpowder.

The seven surviving enemy agents, already terrified by the heavy machine guns, were relieved to hear the shout. They threw their rifles and pistols onto the open ground, then raised their hands high, their faces pale and trembling as they emerged from behind their bunkers and lined up in a row.

Liu Jianguo gave a hand signal, and Li Cheng immediately led several team members forward with guns. They skillfully tied the hands of the seven prisoners behind their backs one by one, bound them tightly with ropes, and quickly searched them to ensure their safety.

After the battle ended, Liu Jianguo finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Tang Jingxian, who had been gritting her teeth and persevering behind the rock.

Seeing that blood was still seeping from between her fingers as she covered her arm, and that her face was even paler than before, he frowned and said, "You can't delay any longer with this injury. If you bleed too much and the wound gets infected, do you even want this arm anymore?"

Tang Jingxian felt a pang of anxiety at his words, and coupled with her weakness from blood loss, her face turned even paler.

Liu Jianguo said no more and called out to Li Cheng, "Li Cheng, is there any more disinfectant liquor in the car? Bring me a bottle."

Li Cheng quickly found a bottle of strong liquor in the car.

Liu Jianguo took the bottle, unscrewed the cap, walked over to Tang Jingxian, and seeing her trembling slightly from pain and fear, softened his tone, adding a touch of helpless mockery:

"Bear with it, we need to disinfect your wound with this, it will hurt a little. Of course, you have to bear it even if you can't, we don't have any anesthetic here."

While these words were true, they also carried a subtle hint of reassurance.

As Tang Jingxian watched Liu Jianguo approach with the wine bottle in his hand, she suddenly recalled the scene of him thoroughly searching her body earlier. Two blushes involuntarily rose on her pale cheeks, her eyes flickered, and she subconsciously avoided his direct gaze.

Liu Jianguo didn't notice her subtle change. He carefully rolled up her blood-stained sleeve, examined the wound closely, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, the bullet grazed your arm, the wound wasn't too deep, and it didn't hit the bone. If it had hit you squarely, your arm would be in serious trouble."

As he spoke, he gestured for Tang Jingxian to clench her teeth, "Hold on!"

Before he finished speaking, he tilted the bottle and poured the clear, spicy liquor directly onto the gaping wound.

"ah--!"

A sharp, intense pain instantly swept through her body. Tang Jingxian could no longer hold back and let out a piercing scream. Tears welled up in her eyes, and her body trembled violently.

Several seconds later, the screams gradually turned into suppressed sobs. Perhaps it was the numbness after the excruciating pain, or perhaps it was exhaustion. She leaned against the rock, panting heavily.

Liu Jianguo knew that this was in the middle of nowhere, and it would take at least two days to get back to a place with medical facilities. If he didn't get treatment in time, the risk of infection would be extremely high.

He deftly retrieved relatively clean gauze from the first-aid kit and carefully bandaged the wound, his technique surprisingly skillful.

After bandaging her up, he instinctively and naturally raised his hand to gently pat Tang Jingxian's head, as if comforting a child, his tone softening:

"Okay, okay, it's bandaged up, everything's alright for now."

The action was completely unconscious; it was just a spontaneous movement. Liu Jianguo was stunned after the filming was completed.

However, this casual act stirred up a huge wave in Tang Jingxian's heart.

She looked up at Liu Jianguo, her eyes filled with gratitude for surviving a disaster, absolute admiration for the strong, and a hint of indescribable shyness.

Recalling the embarrassment of being thoroughly searched by him, then his calm and decisive command in annihilating the enemy agents, and now his seemingly rough but caring treatment... all these factors combined, especially upon learning that this formidable section chief was actually the same age as her, 22 years old.

In this era that reveres heroes, the impact of a young, promising, strong, and decisive man who sheltered her during her most vulnerable time is immense. Tang Jingxian felt her heart pounding wildly, and an unprecedented emotion quietly began to grow within her.

She struggled to stand up, her tone involuntarily carrying a hint of dependence and admiration:

"Director Liu... thank you so much this time."

He seemed to be in charge. While packing the first-aid kit, Liu Jianguo casually asked:

"Comrade Tang Jingxian, you're so young and already the captain of the Municipal Bureau's Investigation Section, a full-fledged section chief. You're truly young and promising." This was both a polite remark and a hint of inquiry.

Tang Jingxian quickly replied, with a hint of embarrassment and a touch of pride:

"Reporting to the director, I... I mainly solved several major cases, always on the front lines, and earned a lot of merits, so I was promoted a bit faster. I... I'm also 22 years old this year." The last sentence was spoken with a slightly lower voice.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jianguo was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and said:

"Wow! What a coincidence, we're the same age." This coincidence made him scrutinize the policewoman as someone his own age.

He stopped talking and directed his team to escort the prisoners and clear the battlefield. Then the convoy rejoined and continued on its way.

After the convoy returned to the main road and came to a stop, Liu Jianguo, out of courtesy, asked Tang Jingxian, "Section Chief Tang, would you like to ride in our car, or...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Jingxian interrupted him, her face slightly flushed, her voice soft but filled with obvious anticipation:

"Brother Jianguo, you can just call me Jingxian. May I... can I ride in your car? On the way... I can report the details to you." The way she addressed him as "Brother Jianguo" was natural and affectionate, her intentions were clear.