[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-1047":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613937,2077,"Chapter 1047 - 1047 One Thousand Thirty-One Presenting the Spear","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1047",1047,"\u003Cp>1047: Chapter One Thousand Thirty-One: Presenting the Spear 1047: Chapter One Thousand Thirty-One: Presenting the Spear Farouk rushed out; he had been waiting in the prep room outside the operating theater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging footsteps sounded in the hallway, slow and deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter wanted to push open the isolation door, but he hesitated, his hand resting on the doorknob without pushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pushed the door open for Peter, and then he saw Andy He, his surgical attire removed, pulling a long face and wearily walking towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him followed three individuals dressed as doctors and Farouk, maintaining a two-meter distance, simply trailing slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The isolation door was completely open, but the group of Russians remained still and silent, just staring fixedly at Andy He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter brought his hands together in front of his chest like a little woman, whispering continuously under his breath, waiting until Andy He walked up to the doorway and stopped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Peter pleaded with a trembling voice, “Doctor, doctor…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter was begging for good news from Andy He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He never disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He nodded and said, “Your friend survived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down Peter’s face instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let go of his hands, and with a quivering voice, after a bear hug around Andy He, said, “Thank you, thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will be forever grateful for your grace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of Russians displayed a variety of reactions—some pumping their fists, others ecstatically lifting up the person next to them in an embrace—but nobody dared to shout loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He, with a calm expression, extended his arms and gently pushed away the embracing Peter, softly saying, “Don’t get too excited, this is just the good news, there’s also bad news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter’s body stiffened, he released Andy He, and then, like a man awaiting judgment, stood silently, waiting for Andy He’s verdict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your friend has survived, but he’s broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the bad news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter trembled as he asked, “Doctor, I don’t understand, what do you mean by ‘broken’…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He said solemnly, “Your friend, or rather your comrade-in-arms, he had severe internal bleeding and serious brain damage, two compound fractures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I performed a craniotomy to reduce intracranial pressure, treated all his organ wounds, and conducted an operation to set the broken bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s alive because of me, and you need to be thankful for that because you won’t find a doctor as versatile as me in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re lucky to have met me; otherwise, he’d be dead for certain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this quite confidently, or rather complacently, Andy He then sighed and added, “Unfortunately, I’m just a doctor, not God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can save your friend’s life, but I can’t give him a complete body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your friend is a career soldier; he will not be able to do any heavy work for the rest of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe after a few years of recovery, he might be able to engage in some strenuous activities, but it’s certain he’s not fit for his current profession anymore, which means he can’t be a soldier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter chuckled lightly, then softly said, “It’s good enough that he survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My friend has a wife and children; for my friend and his family, it doesn’t matter if he can continue his military career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What matters is that he’s still alive, and they can be together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Peter took a long breath of relief and said with a smile, “The important thing is my best friend is alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest doesn’t matter, it’s all okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s good just to be alive; whether he retires or takes a desk job, it’s better than being dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person who should have died, didn’t – though his career got interrupted, being alive was still a good outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Russians all beamed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Russian approached Andy He and earnestly said, “Doctor, I really don’t know how to thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m at a loss for words, but I’m truly willing to do anything for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He waved his hand and said, “The patient’s condition has stabilized, but he’s not out of danger yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, among the patients I’ve treated, your friend’s condition is relatively good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the hospital doesn’t have any major issues, he should survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, you can’t visit the patient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you want to visit, you’ll have to wait at least three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, make room, I need to change my clothes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang handed Andy He the clothes on the chair and said with a grave voice, “Do you want to rest a bit first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He shook his head and replied, “No, I’m going to change my clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After I’m changed, let’s leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll rest when we get back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the doctors behind Andy He immediately said, “Sir, please come with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll take you to the changing room.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He followed the person to change his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Gao Yang said to Peter, “We are going back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about you, are you staying here or coming back with us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter showed a hint of reluctance but still sighed and said, “I have a mission; I can’t stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s go back together, please wait for a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter and the group of Russians huddled together, murmuring quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, Andy He returned in a clean set of clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he approached Gao Yang, Andy He glanced at Peter and the others, then said, “It’s all set, let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the Russians crowded around Andy He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter said with a sincere face, “Doctor, it’s hard for us to express how grateful we are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re all soldiers; you must understand our feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to know how we can repay you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doctor, please give us an opportunity to thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He touched his head and said, “Generally speaking, I wouldn’t readily perform such surgery, especially unprepared, without the right medical instruments, without well-coordinated assistants, especially when I didn’t even have time to prepare for a long surgery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>F**k, I hate wetting myself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his words, Andy He shrugged and said, “Well, according to my usual rates, plus the type of clients I serve, the charge for such a surgery isn’t low—two hundred thousand dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given that I performed the surgery under circumstances I despise, let’s make it two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for you guys.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter’s mouth fell open, a look of utter shock on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He shrugged again, “No money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter nodded subconsciously, then said apprehensively, “Not, not that much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He smiled and said, “I figured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You bunch of soldiers are always skint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t need you to do anything special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our boss gave the word, so how could I possibly not help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all those who joined the Satan Mercenary Corps, Andy He was the only one who wasn’t short on cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his medical skills and the fees he could earn from performing surgeries for South American drug lords, it would be difficult for him to run out of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled at Peter and said, “Don’t overthink it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s just messing with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s right to feel grateful to him, but there’s no need to give him anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lacks for nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He clapped Peter on the shoulder and said, “My rates are no joke, but I won’t take your money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hm, I’m not a doctor by profession right now, so I’m not going to follow the same rules I did when I was practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were still practicing, you wouldn’t be able to get out of paying, haha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just remember you owe me a favor, that’s all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter looked greatly embarrassed and said, “But, but you saved our comrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can’t just do nothing; we ought to at least show some…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He glanced at the pistol on Peter’s waist and frowned, “No, actually, if you want to show some appreciation, that’s fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are all of you using GSH-18s?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter was taken aback but then started nodding vigorously, “Yes, yes, we are equipped with GSH-18s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Peter could finish speaking, there was a flurry of activity as several Russians unsheathed their pistols and handed them to Andy He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please take it, we insist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Idiots, take off the holsters too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Russians split into two groups: those who were on the same mission with Palyuka and under his command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven people in total thus seven pistols were presented to Andy He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a few more were unbuckling their belts to remove their holsters; others who had quick-release holsters had already offered their pistols along with the holsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The GSH-18 is a new generation standard issue pistol from Russia, capable of firing 9x19mm Parabellum rounds and 7N21 armor-piercing bullets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s actually quite nice to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the pile of GSH-18s in front of him, Andy He smiled, “This is way too many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My friends and I would love to add them to our collection, but this is just too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s no problem, no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep them, doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These guns are not ordinary GSH-18s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re Signal Flags, specially supplied to our unit, not something you’d find on the outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, take it, doctor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let it be a keepsake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We really don’t have anything else to offer now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Andy He took two of the pistols and laughed, “You guys won’t have a problem without your guns?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll just get another one later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang also laughed as Andy He turned to him and said, “Rabbit has always wanted one, and Big Dog too, just never found the right opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m asking on their behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss, Toad, do you want to keep one yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao shook his head and said, “I don’t want it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gun works fine, it’s just that it’s so ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Russian gear, I’m only really interested in the Yarygin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Gao finished speaking than Peter unbuckled his holster and pulled out a Yarygin 6P35 pistol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who came with Peter drew a Yarygin as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter offered the grip of the gun to Gao Yang, “Yarygin, it’s yours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep it as a souvenir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the GSH-18, it’s a special supply for our unit, quite a rare piece.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yarygin is also a standard issue pistol adopted by Russia, with a military designation of 6P35 and called the MP443 by the manufacturer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It fires 9mm Parabellum rounds as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the Yarygin and GSH-18 are issued to Special Forces, but the GSH-18 is small and light, mainly issued to mid and senior-level officers, as well as to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and KGB, while the Yarygin is distributed to lower-ranking officers and departments that are not sensitive to the size and weight of their firearms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter’s mission was different from Palyuka’s, so he used a Yarygin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Gao Yang’s words, he promptly offered his service pistol with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang hesitated, “Isn’t this a bit much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gun’s registered—what will you do if it’s lost?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter smiled, “No issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just file a report and get another one, really no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is two enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, we can send you three more after we get back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s still not enough, then I’ll file a report and get a few more issued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry, this isn’t Russia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing a few guns in action is just normal, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendations or monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users can read on 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