Chapter 1376 Passionate
Chapter 1376 Passionate
Inside the camp, Lu Da and Zhang Tie, like two well-trained cheetahs, relied on the perfect camouflage techniques meticulously taught by Chen Jun to quietly blend into the darkness of the enemy camp. Every movement they made had been honed countless times, precise and restrained. A single nod conveyed complex messages between them, and they never uttered a single extra word, fearing that even the slightest sound would disrupt the perilous silence and expose their whereabouts.
In this way, they moved through the enemy camp like ghosts, carefully exploring every corner. Time passed slowly in the tense atmosphere. They successfully walked around a large circle and completed the reconnaissance of most areas.
The two met in a secluded corner. Their eyes met, and without words, they understood each other's thoughts. Lu Da frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Almost there. Last building, continue."
"It's just average. The advantage is mine." Zhang Tie's mouth corners slightly raised, and he responded with a confident smile.
The two nodded in confirmation, then held their heads high and, with seemingly calm but concealedly cautious steps, headed towards the final building. The sentry at the door glanced up at them nonchalantly. Seeing their composed demeanor and neatly dressed appearance, he showed no suspicion at all, assuming they were ordinary informants reporting information. He waved them off and let them pass.
After entering the building, they followed their pre-determined strategy, moving in unison. Lu Da took charge of the left side of the floor, while Zhang Tie focused on the right, meticulously scouting each floor. Every room and corridor escaped their keen gaze. Like seasoned hunters, they spared no trace of any clue that might hold vital information.
Finally, the two met again at the end of the corridor. Lu Da's expression was slightly solemn. He leaned closer to Zhang Tie and said in a low voice, "The defenses on the other floors are so-so, but the top floor is heavily guarded. It seems that Commander Awei is on the highest floor. That's not surprising; important figures like to look down on others."
"Indeed, the boss is waiting for us at the high point. It's almost time to retreat."
At this moment, he was thinking about how to show off this thrilling experience in front of his comrades after returning.
The two men quickly and quietly left the building, heading for the agreed meeting point with Chen Jun. Along the way, they couldn't hide their excitement. "We're finally back! It seems this wasn't as difficult as we imagined. Are we considered successful scouts?" Lu Da's voice was filled with anticipation. He longed for a positive answer, for his efforts and courage to be recognized.
"This is thanks to the camouflage skills taught by the boss, otherwise we wouldn't be able to get in the door. I feel like the boss is a bottomless pit, and no one knows where his limits are. I never thought in my life that I could walk into the South Vietnamese commander's building with my head held high like this." Zhang Tie's face was full of excitement. As he spoke, he unconsciously quickened his pace, as if he had already seen his proud look in the envious eyes of his comrades.
The more the two thought about it, the more excited they became. They felt that they had accomplished a great feat this time, and that this experience was enough for them to brag about in front of their comrades for the rest of their lives.
However, when they returned to the meeting place full of anticipation, something strange happened. Their leader, Chen Jun, who was supposed to be waiting for them, had vanished without a trace, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth. Only a single tree rustled in the cold wind, swaying alone.
"Aren't we supposed to meet here? Where's the boss? He's not going to take a shit, is he?" Zhang Tie scratched his head, looking puzzled. A sense of unease welled up in his heart, but he tried to lighten the tension with a joke.
"It must be an urgent need that needs to be solved immediately. It's related to feces and urine. We can just rest here and wait for him to come back." Although Lu Da said this, he felt a little uneasy in his heart.
However, Zhang Tie quickly became excited again, as if his previous doubts were just a fleeting thought. "Hahaha, we are the kings of reconnaissance with actual combat experience. The other rabbits are hiding and resting, which is no match for us. When we go back, I'll give them a good blow and let them know that there are people who are better than us..."
"It's rare to pretend in life. If you don't, it's like walking in the night in gorgeous clothes!" Lu Da also echoed. The two of them talked back and forth, and their tone became more and more exaggerated. They were completely immersed in the joy of self-boasting, and had long thrown the danger of being in the enemy camp and Chen Jun's teachings to the wind.
Just as they were immersed in their self-inflated fantasies, a cold and stern voice suddenly rang out from beside them: "With such limited ability, why are you bragging about me? I feel like I'm about to catch a cold. It's all your fault..."
"Who..." The two men were instantly alert, jumping to their feet and looking around with wide eyes. The voice was clearly right next to them, but they couldn't find the person. It was a cold night, a lone moon hanging high in the sky, its cold moonlight casting a chilling light on the earth. The surroundings were eerily quiet. Only the mysterious voice echoed in the air, but the person who made it was nowhere to be seen. This made them feel uneasy, and an inexplicable fear welled up in their hearts.
"Don't make a fuss about it. You've attracted the enemy here. I can't even find my disguise, and you're still bragging about being the king of reconnaissance?" The voice sounded again, with a more severe tone, as if it was a warning coming from the darkness.
Suddenly, the trees swaying around them began to move slowly.
The main stem, with lush green leaves, was like a mysterious giant beast slowly waking up, revealing Chen Jun's head and body.
"No... You buried yourself too low. You almost scared us. I thought there was a ghost." Zhang Tie patted his chest and said with lingering fear. A look of fear still remained on his face. In that moment, he really thought he had encountered something supernatural and terrifying.
"Boss, you're quite intimidating..." Lu Daye was still in shock, his body trembling slightly, obviously frightened by the scene just now.
Chen Jun snorted coldly, emerged from his disguise, and said seriously, "If I weren't disguised as a tree, how could I have heard your inner thoughts? You're quite boastful. With just this little bit of combat experience, you're boasting like you're someone special. If I were the enemy, you two would have been stiff just now. What are you still bragging about?"
"Remember this, no matter what missions you carry out in the future or what achievements you make, don't get carried away. This is a battlefield where your lives are on the line. If you are careless, you will decay like grass and trees, and your corpses will be used to plant trees." Chen Jun's words were like heavy hammers, hitting the two men's hearts hard.
After hearing this, the two of them turned pale with fright and fell silent.
They lowered their heads, not daring to look directly into Chen Jun's eyes, their hearts filled with shame and regret.
Thinking about it, Chen Jun's words really gave them a chill. They understood that Chen Jun had anticipated their complacency and deliberately ambushed them here to teach them this crucial life lesson, so that they would always be vigilant in the future battlefield and have a better chance of survival.
After all, on the cruel battlefield, a small negligence may lead to fatal consequences, and Chen Jun cannot always be with them to protect them.
"Boss, I understand. You've made me feel ashamed. I still have a lot to learn!" Zhang Tie lowered his head, his face filled with shame. His voice was filled with self-blame and determination. He vowed to remember this lesson and work hard to improve himself.
"Stop talking nonsense and let's go. Tell me what we found out inside." After Chen Jun finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the safe house. Lu Da and Zhang Tie hurriedly followed behind him.
On the way back, Zhang Tie and Lu Da told Chen Jun in detail what they had discovered.
As they walked, they recalled every detail of the building, from the defensive layout of each floor to the patterns of personnel movement, reporting it to Chen Jun in as much detail as possible. Back at the safe house, Chen Jun had actually already used his unique scanning skills, using hotspot imaging, to scan the entire building while the two men were conducting their reconnaissance. He listened to their stories simply to verify the accuracy of his information. Throughout the entire process, he found that the two men had mastered the essence of reconnaissance. Although they were a little arrogant, their overall performance was quite good.
However, Zhang Tie and Lu Da had just promised Chen Jun to keep a low profile and never show off, but as soon as they returned to their resting place, they threw their promise to the wind.
"You guys are following the boss, what's going on?" Some team members gathered around curiously, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. They were filled with curiosity about Lu Da and Zhang Tie's reconnaissance mission and eager to hear some exciting stories.
Zhang Tie had initially tried to hold back, but the questioning was unbearable. He figured he couldn't just keep quiet, could he? So, Zhang Tie tactfully mentioned the investigation, briefly describing the process of entering the building and his general observations. But as the questions intensified, he couldn't hold back any longer and began to embellish his account.
He vividly described how he and Lu Da worked so seamlessly together, as if they were an invincible duo on the battlefield. "We were like two sharp blades, piercing the enemy's heart. We were alone in the midst of a vast army, and those Vietnamese soldiers couldn't even detect us." Zhang Tie spoke with spit flying, his eyes revealing exaggerated pride.
"They remained calm even in the forbidden area, demonstrating their true manliness. Their defenses were rendered useless by our powerful disguise. Those Vietnamese soldiers were like a swarm of headless flies, completely unaware of our presence."
The group of spearhead members were all shocked by Zhang Tie's words, and looked at the two men with envy. They also longed for such an adventurous opportunity, eager to prove their courage and ability on the battlefield.
"Tell us more about the specific process, who you encountered, and how you solved it. We can accumulate some experience." The other team members urged, their eyes full of desire, hoping to learn more practical skills from Zhang Tie's narration.
"That's a long story, but I promised you not to act pretentiously. Stay calm and don't act recklessly. But since you're asking, your lives will be in danger if I don't tell you. For the sake of my comrades, I'll tell you the whole story. You all step back, step back..."
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Meanwhile, Chen Jun was unaware of the situation surrounding these two "forced kings." Upon returning to camp, he immediately took out pen and paper and, relying on his exceptional memory and keen observation, mapped out the entire enemy camp. His brushstrokes were steady and powerful, each line precisely depicting the terrain and architectural layout of the camp.
He then began to carefully mark the red locations, which represented important strategic points and weak links in the enemy camp. His eyes were focused and deep, as if he could see through the paper to the real situation inside the enemy camp.
Yajieer came to Chen Jun's side, looked at the map, her eyes full of surprise and admiration: "Is this the situation inside the enemy camp?" Her voice was full of confusion and admiration. It was hard to imagine how Chen Jun could obtain such detailed information in such a short time.
Chen Jun nodded slightly, continuing to mark carefully without stopping. His expression was serious and focused, as if the only thing in the world was the map before him and the layout of the enemy camp.
"Your map is very detailed. All the locations have been mapped out, including the enemy's troop distribution at each location. No wonder Zhan Ge said that you, the captain, are unfathomable. The people of the Fifth Army are powerful, but they have their limits. You, the ghost, have no limits. After a while, you will leave the others behind." Yajieer, who has a noble character, couldn't help but flatter Chen Jun.
Chen Jun laughed dumbly. "Say that, it's not like you!" He raised his head slightly, glanced at Yajie'er, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. In his eyes, Yajie'er has always been a straightforward person who doesn't like flattery. What she said today surprised him a little.
"I'm just impressed. I've been here for a month, preparing, and even the information I've gathered hasn't been enough to create such an accurate map. And you took two guys out for just over an hour, and you already drew a marching map. It's truly impressive," Yajieer said sincerely. Her tone was filled with sincerity, and she made no effort to conceal her admiration for Chen Jun.
How could she know that Chen Jun possessed terrifying red dot imaging scanning technology. Even without the reconnaissance of Zhang Tie and the others, he could still draw a troop distribution map of the enemy camp with his own ability.
"Haha, I'm a little uncomfortable with you flattering me. That's enough, go call those bastards over here." Chen Jun said with a smile. He put down the pen in his hand, looked at the drawn map, and began to plan his next move in his mind.
So, Yajieer went out and called over the people who were listening to Zhang Tie's "storytelling session." At this moment, everyone was still immersed in the wonderful story Zhang Tie was telling, and they were all excited and full of anticipation for the upcoming mission.
Needless to say, after Zhang Tie and the other two boasted about it, everyone's expressions were extremely excited, feeling that if Zhang Tie and the other two could do it, they could definitely do it too. Their eyes flashed with desire and fighting spirit, as if they had already seen themselves bravely killing enemies on the battlefield.
They were all eager to carry out their mission, rubbing their hands in anticipation, their excitement inexplicable. This was perfectly normal. After a month of arduous training, under Chen Jun's rigorous instruction, each had mastered certain skills and tactics. They felt they were more than capable enough to complete the mission, and seeing Zhang Tie and the other two boasting so proudly, they also wanted to show off, earning something to brag about in front of their comrades.
Chen Jun glanced at everyone and instantly understood what they were thinking, but he was too lazy to say anything more. He knew very well that no amount of words could change their mentality at this moment. Only on a real battlefield could they deeply understand the cruelty of war and their own shortcomings.
"This is a map of the enemy camp. According to reconnaissance, the enemy has deployed over 2,000 troops here, representing two reinforced regiments. I'd like to commend Zhang Tie and Lu Da for their excellent reconnaissance work..." Chen Jun pointed at the map and spoke seriously. His voice was steady and powerful, echoing through the silent camp, ensuring everyone could hear his words clearly.
When Zhang Tie and Lu Da heard their boss suddenly praise them, they immediately stood up like two proud roosters with big red crests, their heads held high, chests puffed out, and triumphant smiles appeared on their faces. Their eyes were filled with pride and pride, as if they had become heroes that everyone was paying attention to.
Suddenly, everyone was also infected by this atmosphere, feeling quite excited, and even more eager to carry out the task of killing the enemy as soon as possible. Their hearts were filled with blood and passion, and they couldn't wait to rush to the enemy camp and show their strength.
However, Chen Jun's next words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing their enthusiasm...
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