Chapter 260: Chance to Revenge
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Monkey…Monkey, hurry… Hurry up and come up
In the vast mountains of Xiguang, two individuals, battered and frantic, continually glanced over their shoulders. Simultaneously, they didn’t allow their feet to pause for even a moment as they fled.
Both of them clutched pistols tightly in their hands.
Their criminal activities spanned cross-border kidnapping, human trafficking, and drug trade.
However, today fortune did not favor them. Just as they were on the verge of smuggling their “piglets” out of the country, they unexpectedly crossed paths with a group of soldiers emerging from the deep woods and hills.
Following a brief exchange of gunfire, they lost one of their comrades to a gunshot wound, along with all the kidnapped “piglets.” The remaining few scattered in various directions as they fled.
“Wh…What should we do, boss? Where do we go?”
The one referred to as Monkey was tugged up a small incline by his companion. He turned around, his voice laced with anxiety.
Criminals, too, were human beings. They could display arrogance when bullying ordinary people, but in this moment, their legs wavered slightly.
“Don’t…Don’t worry, it doesn’t seem like they’ve caught up yet…”
“Hu…” The man took a deep breath, looking back, and continued, “Let’s keep running. Go further. Once we’re certain we’ve lost them, we’ll figure out a way to escape.”
The man, referred to as Boss, feigned composure.
Yet, who could truly remain calm in such a situation?
Their discovery, followed by a firefight with the soldiers, was bound to unsettle them. Soon, fully armed soldiers would spread across the mountains and plains.
In such a remote location, there were few civilians to blend in with, and no chance to reach a city and vanish within the crowd.
Under these circumstances, failure to cross the border before reinforcements arrived would lead to their demise.
After all, if they were apprehended, they would undoubtedly face severe consequences.
This was not what they desired, so they had to devise a rapid escape plan.
“Don’t be anxious. Encounters like these happen once or twice a year. After all, we’re part of the border defense unit, and the border’s teeming with forests and mountains. Every year, criminals attempt to cross for illegal activities.
If we chance upon them, we must call for reinforcements immediately.”
Inside the vehicle, Wang Ye and two other recruits sat alongside their platoon leader.
The platoon leader, trying to smile, spoke.
However, when Wang Ye lifted his head and gazed at him, he detected the platoon leader’s nervous smile.
After all, he wasn’t an experienced platoon leader. He joined military school right after finishing high school, and only half a year had passed since his graduation.
He hadn’t even removed his student insignia. In the eyes of veterans, he was, in essence, a new recruit like Wang Ye and the others…
Wang Ye, wearing a confident smile, reassured, “Platoon leader, no need to worry. I’m not nervous. There are only four criminals, and their firepower can’t be too significant. Besides, we’re riding in armored vehicles, and we even have rocket launchers on them. I think those bandits should be the ones feeling nervous!”
Indeed, Wang Ye remained composed.
In fact, he felt a hint of excitement.
Was this an opportunity to make a significant contribution?
“True, I’m not scared at all. We’re soldiers, proud soldiers of the Hua family!”
Standing nearby, Zhang Wen glanced at his rifle and said softly.
Wang Ye noticed that Zhang Wen was gripping his firearm tightly, a clear sign of trying to calm himself.
“We’re soldiers; there’s no need to fear. If we do encounter the enemy, remember not to hesitate.”
Qiao Xuan, sitting on the other side, turned and shouted in their direction. “Remember, those aren’t toy guns in your hands. Don’t chatter like they do in TV shows. If they don’t heed our warnings, we can shoot them.”
“Yes, sir!”
Wang Ye responded promptly.
Well, only Wang Ye responded initially. The two recruits beside him were slightly slower. After Wang Ye spoke up, they followed suit.
“Alright, stop overthinking it. Let’s remain calm for now.”
Qiao Xuan, the class’s vice-captain, added.
Actually, in his heart, Qiao Xuan had some reservations.
This student platoon leader indeed acted like one. He even asserted that he could keep the recruits calm.
However, right now, he seemed to be the one in need of comfort.
Yet, Qiao Xuan decided to not call him out.
Meanwhile, as Wang Ye and the others boarded the armored vehicle, a garage behind the regiment headquarters buzzed with activity.
The captain of the police reconnaissance company addressed his assembled troops, his expression solemn. “It’s time to erase our disgrace.”
He surveyed the resolute soldiers before him and declared, “Comrades, this is our chance for redemption.”
“I have just one request. Catch them, alive or dead. Are you confident?”
“Yes!”
Only one platoon of soldiers shouted in response.
“Get in the vehicles!”
Fu Wei didn’t waste any more time talking. Time was of the essence.
This incident would certainly be reported to division headquarters.
With no helicopters in the regiment, they couldn’t afford any delays.
However, dispatching division helicopters wasn’t an option. They needed to act swiftly, or the division’s reconnaissance battalion might intercept the criminals.
Every second mattered. They could communicate through their vehicle’s radios if needed. But the sooner they departed, the better their chances.
Fu Wei organized a platoon of scouts into vehicles quickly.
At the same time, he established radio contact with the platoon training in the mountains to confirm their rendezvous point. They needed to provide ammunition to the training platoon since they were not carrying live rounds.
With everything arranged swiftly, Fu Wei tightly gripped the vehicle’s window.
This was his chance.
Fu Wei thought back to how he’d rushed to the chief of staff’s office earlier, hoping to have Wang Ye transferred to their unit.
The chief of staff had stated that it might not be feasible at the moment, which left Fu Wei feeling helpless.
But unexpectedly, the Third Battalion reported this situation.
What more was there to say?
In that moment, Fu Wei’s blood boiled.
This was an opportunity!
The humiliation inflicted by Deng Hai on the police reconnaissance company and investigation platoon could be avenged in this real battle.
He was excited, and he requested the chief of staff to send them off without hesitation.
“Kaka!”
The tracks rumbled, and the armored vehicle sped along the mountain road.
At this juncture, Wang Ye had already opened the hatch above him, standing with half his body outside the vehicle.
This was permitted by the class monitor.
This was no longer a training exercise. They needed to maintain their combat readiness.
Some of the recruits felt queasy while sitting inside the vehicle, but standing up alleviated their discomfort.
Therefore, Wang Ye wasn’t the only one standing upright.
In fact, apart from Zhou Qi, the driver of Class Five, the other drivers were all craning their necks to drive.
After half an hour, the convoy of ten armored vehicles and a dining cart split up.
Now, Wang Ye and his group were left with just three vehicles in the third row.
This was because they were headed in different directions.
Wang Ye had a rough idea of the situation.
Sitting next to him, the platoon leader relayed Wu Jianfeng’s orders through the walkie-talkie.
In short, it involved a group of criminals, including more than ten kidnapping victims. In the forest, more than 20 kilometers from the border, they encountered a platoon of recruits patrolling as part of their training.
After a firefight, the platoon leader and three squad leaders from the 8th Company were left with less than one magazine of live ammunition.
The criminals were armed.
In the end, one of the criminals was shot in the leg and captured.
As for the others, apart from the kidnapped individual, there were four armed criminals who, in fear, abandoned their comrade and the bound hostage to make their escape.
The situation was complex. The 8th Company’s platoon had initially been patrolling within their jurisdiction in preparation for their rotation into border defense duties. This incident caught them off guard, and their limited ammunition prevented pursuit after the clash. Instead, they had to cautiously chase the fugitives and request assistance.
Wang Ye and his group were not dispatched to provide direct support.
The three battalions ahead had already organized reinforcements.
Since the fourth Company was closer to the scene due to their location at the shooting range, their primary mission was to provide security.
Within 20 kilometers of the incident, there were a few small villages.
To prevent these fugitives from harming civilians, the primary objective of the Fourth Company was defense, not pursuit.
Honestly, when Wang Ye received this order, he felt a twinge of disappointment.
He thought he’d finally get a chance to chase after someone, but it seemed like waiting was on the agenda once more.
During the previous training exercises, Wang Ye felt like he’d done enough squatting and served as a buffet for mosquitoes every day.
Now, he had to wait for the mission to unfold.
At this moment, Wang Ye didn’t have many thoughts in his mind.
He just wished for the swift capture of most of these criminals to conclude his mission.
Spending the night in the wilderness was something he truly hoped to avoid.