[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-707":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},1613647,2077,"Chapter 707 - 707 699 Ground Techniques in the Elevator","mercenary-s-war-chapter-707",707,"\u003Cp>707: Chapter 699: Ground Techniques in the Elevator 707: Chapter 699: Ground Techniques in the Elevator Gao Yang met many of Yelena’s classmates, with more boys than girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Notably, every single one of them paid special attention to Gao Yang; most asked right away, “Is he your boyfriend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was alright when he met the girls, but when Yelena enthusiastically greeted the boys, Gao Yang felt hostile glances several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, the sole purpose of Yelena dragging Gao Yang for a walk was to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike other girls who flaunted luxury cars or designer bags, Yelena had no interest in those things; she flaunted Gao Yang instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the campus satisfied, with her arm through Gao Yang’s, they got into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena let out a sigh and smiled, “Well, I finally got to show you off to my classmates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “We should have dinner now, what would you like to eat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena snapped her fingers and said, “I know a very authentic Chinese restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My Huaxia exchange students say it’s truly authentic, not the adapted nonsense for Americans; you’ll definitely like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was indeed interested and immediately said, “Alright, let’s go there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Yelena suddenly clapped her hands and said, “Oh, my darling, I forgot something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need to go back home after dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have something very important to give you, and also, I need to bring something to school tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we aren’t planning to go home tonight, it’s best we go grab those things first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed and said, “No problem, we can pick them up after dinner, and then come out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, what is it you’re giving me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena pouted and said, “It’s not from me; I’m giving it to you on Catherine’s behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She once gave you a watch, and since your watch is broken, she bought a new one for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she said she doesn’t know when she can see you again, so she asked me to give it to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt slightly embarrassed and said, “Oh, I see, no rush then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was worried Yelena might be jealous, and indeed, Yelena pouted as if she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after a moment, she sighed and said, “Ah, I know what Catherine is thinking, but really, I’m not that petty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Yelena suddenly shook her head and said, “No, when it comes to love, I am quite petty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I know there’s nothing between you and Catherine, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s just a normal friendship, she wouldn’t need me to pass things for her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang cleared his throat and said, “Exactly, as long as you know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, what do you need to pick up from home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s not very important, maybe we can skip going back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena shook her head and laughed, “No way, I have a theory assignment due tomorrow; it has to be turned in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Yelena sighed and said, “A full twenty-one-page analysis paper; I worked on it for a whole half month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I don’t submit it tomorrow, I’ll be in trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled; Yelena’s words reminded him of his own college days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his much younger and beautiful girlfriend, Gao Yang leaned over and gently kissed Yelena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he started the car and followed the route Yelena directed them on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Yelena had only heard about the location of the Chinese restaurant but had never visited it herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t very familiar with the directions and made two mistakes, coupled with New York’s terrible traffic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took them over an hour to finally dine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang and Yelena were deeply affectionate; they didn’t mind spending extra time on the road, stopping in traffic jams just to keep kissing, not really feeling the delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the meal they had was indeed authentic Chinese food, making the dinner both extremely comfortable and sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just past eight when they finished eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything else aside, they decided to pick up things from Yelena’s place first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand in hand, chatting and laughing, they entered the apartment and reached the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they got in and the elevator doors were about to close, Gao Yang saw someone running toward the elevator through the closing gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, being considerate, pressed the elevator open button; almost at the same time, a hand reached in through the closing gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the doors reopened, a white, chubby man entered the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang moved his hand from the open to the close button and the elevator began its ascent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the white man standing next to Gao Yang and Yelena belched loudly, instantly filling the elevator with a foul smell of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white man looked to be in his late fifties or early sixties, with graying hair and a big belly, appearing quite friendly with a constant smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gao Yang couldn’t help but feel there was something insincere about the man’s smile, finding it rather distasteful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white man pressed the button for the twenty-fourth floor, but after doing so, he stood by the elevator door, gave Yelena a sidelong glance, and then moved to the side, continuing to burp occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apartment had only twenty-four floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Glolov family, the Frye family, and Vita, who had become Tommy’s girlfriend, all lived on the twentieth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the elevator reached the twentieth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang stepped forward first, holding the elevator door and waiting for Yelena to step out first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she did, and Gao Yang was about to follow, Yelena suddenly screamed and slapped the nearly sixty-year-old man across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yelena stepped out of the elevator, the old man patted her on the buttocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena was a firecracker, but in front of Gao Yang, she was as docile as a kitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Gao Yang could never forget the combat prowess she displayed the first time they met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was fuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, when Yelena slapped him, Gao Yang had wanted to retaliate right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Yelena standing right in front of him, he couldn’t immediately kick first and ask questions later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena’s slap flashed past as the older, pudgy man, agile for his age, quickly grabbed her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chuckled, but at that moment, Gao Yang moved past Yelena, his eyes red with fury, and threw a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s laughter returned as he instantly released Yelena’s hand and dodged Gao Yang’s punch by swiftly stepping back, his agility belying his plump form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang did not follow up with a kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that he was willing to let the old man go; on the contrary, he wanted to teach him a lesson on how to behave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gao Yang hold back, the old man laughed loudly, “The buttocks feel nice, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re lucky, young man, where did you find such fine merchandise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, don’t be mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want to kill you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While I’m in a good mood, scram and let the elevator doors close.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang stopped Yelena and pushed her back, saying coldly, “Stand aside and watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After shoving Yelena aside, Gao Yang grunted and delivered a ruthless punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gao Yang fights with fists and feet, there’s not much to say—his opening punch, followed directly by a Groin Kick, was a tried and true move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Gao Yang had met his match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not underestimating his opponent, dodging his first punch let Gao Yang know this old man was not as simple as he appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he treated him as a deadly adversary needed in a battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Gao Yang was prepared for a fight to the death and used his reliable attack, he still couldn’t fully land it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gao Yang’s punch missed, the old man twisted his body to avoid it and quickly locked both hands around Gao Yang’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to avoid Gao Yang’s kick, the old man didn’t get hit in a critical spot; he slightly turned his body and braced himself with his knee against the kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly still capable of fighting, the smile finally disappeared from the old man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left arm pushed up while his right arm pulled down, aiming to break Gao Yang’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang naturally wouldn’t let his arms be broken so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jumped up to lessen the pressure on his arms and his right knee suddenly smashed into the old man’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man grabbed Gao Yang’s arm and blocked the knee, then with a loud shout, he threw Gao Yang down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, Gao Yang grabbed the old man’s hair, and they both fell to the ground together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once it turned into ground fighting, both were quick to control each other’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Yelena screamed and kicked at the back of the old man’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena was desperate, but she was only kicking out of impulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While her kicks could handle street thugs, they were merely tickles against an expert’s ability to withstand hits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man bit his lip, arching his head back to take Yelena’s kick, then suddenly pulled up his legs, his feet angling to strangle Gao Yang’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Russian Sambo, or Soviet Sambo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s stance was a clear display of Sambo fighting techniques, which are very effective on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang relied on effective moves in a fight, and though he was not just a one-trick pony, his Groin Kick was particularly noteworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing the danger, Gao Yang tried his best to avoid having his neck broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he had recently survived a ground fight to the death, which was still fresh in his memory, and he had also learned Israeli Krav Maga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krav Maga also includes specialized ground techniques, which Gao Yang wasn’t very adept at, but he knew enough about how to prevent his neck from being strangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang stretched out his left hand, aiming for the old man’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the old man’s upper body rapidly rose off the ground to dodge, his legs reached Gao Yang’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, there was a piercing scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, please vote and support on qidian.com.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1722,"2026-06-06T10:20:02.234Z",1,"novelbin.me","c5e61d27837cace9dd27831b3ed9f1b775160272812c14b0fa7f8dfcaaff09a7","mercenary-s-war-chapter-708","mercenary-s-war-chapter-706",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]