Chapter 3 (3)

  Lao Ruan was the most honest soldier in the company, and with such a big fire, something big happened. Immediately afterwards, several platoon leaders and many old and new soldiers rushed in together.

  "What's going on?" Xiao Hei asked.

  Lao Ruan said: "Gao Yidian was sweeping the floor in the kitchen, and then went to dump the trash. Peng Jiabao from the kitchen staff cursed him as 'dead old second'. Gao Yidian got angry with them, but didn't expect that they were many people, not only did they beat Gao Yidian, but also made him wear this hat, saying if he dared to take it off, they would beat him once every time they saw him."

  "What's even more infuriating," Old Ruan grabbed the hat on the table. "Liu and Bao saw with their own eyes that his soldiers were bullying people, but they pretended not to see it. Isn't this a blatant attempt to bully our Second Company?"

  Lao Ruan finished speaking and handed the hat to Xiao Hei. When Xiao Hei saw the words on it, his dark face instantly turned into a purple color.

  On the hat was written in black ink "Die Lao Er" three big words, which was exactly the camouflage hat that Liu Yibao wanted to give to Ma Cheng at first.

  Everyone present was furious. A row of tall and robust soldiers removed their hats, revealing their hot and steaming bald heads, and shouted at the people in the house: "Those who don't want to be cowards, follow me! Today we must settle this once and for all!"

  "Wait," Xiao Hei stopped He Dajun.

  He Dajun stretched out his hand and pushed, "What are you waiting for? Whoever wants to be the second to die can do so, we're not going to be that family, even if it kills us. Brothers, follow me."

  Xiao Hei intercepts He Dajun once again.

  He Dajun's eyes turned red with rage as he bellowed at Xiao Hei, "What are you blocking me for? Our second company may not be able to win the fight, but we'll never be cowards!"

  San Pai Chang Cheng Kai stepped forward to block He Da Jun, his small eyes rolling around, and said vaguely: "Since Commander Ma is not here, we... shouldn't make things difficult for Deputy Commander Dai. And Deputy Commander Dai may not be able to take charge of this matter either."

  He Dajun said: "If you can't make decisions, don't listen to him. Our second battalion hasn't been completely wiped out yet, no need to listen to his nonsense."

  Er Zhigang, the usually honest and affable second squad leader, also became anxious and said to Xiao Hei: "Squad Leader, don't say anything else. I'm the duty squad leader, I'll take the men there. If something happens, I'll be responsible. At worst, I'll just quit as squad leader."

  Everyone was indignant and stared at Xiao Hei.

  Xiao Hei coldly swept his gaze across the faces of everyone in the room, his eyes icy and piercing like nails. Then he slowly said: "You all remember, as long as I'm in the second company for a day, I'll be a second company man for that day. No matter what happens, as long as I'm still the deputy company commander, it's not your turn to take charge!"

  Then, Xiao Hei suddenly slammed the hat in his hand onto the table and said to everyone: "It's rare that you guys still have some blood, I thought you were all f**ked. Alright, let's do it big, assemble all the troops, bring boxing gloves, and hammer that dog day one regiment!"

  Niu Zhipeng blew the whistle in his mouth desperately, rushed out of the door, and shouted loudly in the corridor: "Second Company - those who can breathe, bring boxing gloves, gather at the door, and hammer that dog day first company!"

  Deputy Commander Xin arrived at the physical training center of the First Regiment just in time for a group fight between the Second and First Companies.

  Xin Deputy Commander took a look at the formation at that time and said to Zhao Tielong, who was running over with a panting face: "This training is really opening up new vistas."

  Zhao Tielong's face turned pale, normally when he coughed, the whole camp would shake, but now facing two companies, his throat was hoarse from shouting, yet it had no effect.

  Both battalions were blinded by bloodlust and couldn't stop even if they wanted to.

  Deputy Commander Xin didn't say a word, casually picked up a small stool, sat on the high platform in front of the training center, took out a cigarette, lit it, and watched with great interest the two companies that were fiercely fighting, without saying anything.

  It was only then that the two squad leaders realized that the man sitting in front of them was a lieutenant general, and Xin's deputy commander's majestic demeanor intimidated them.

  The atmosphere in the physical training center suddenly became unprecedentedly depressing. Neither Xiao Hei nor Liu Yibao dared to look straight at Deputy Commander Xin on the platform, and they all lowered their heads like the rest of the team.

  Deputy Commander Xin finished a cigarette before standing up and saying, "Today, I've really opened my eyes. Having been a soldier for a lifetime, I've never seen you guys train like this..."