Chapter 105: New Love and Old Love Collide

Squad Leader?

Instructor?

Why did you come?

Lu Yang was firing his rifle, and when he turned around he saw Zhou Kaidong and He Zhen Tao walking over.

They still had things in their hands, like fruit, biscuits, drinks, and the like.

He quickly got up from the ground, turned off the safety, and slung the rifle behind his back.

Don't be fooled by just this one rising motion; in just a few short days, Lu Yang's gun proficiency has become almost indistinguishable from that of a veteran.

Zhou Kaidong felt both gratified and aggrieved.

He was gratified because Lu Yang had truly learned something here.

He was aggrieved because it wasn't he who taught him, but someone else—especially since that person is the Seventh Company Commander's confidant!

In both official and personal terms, it's all directed at the lower company that intends to take Lu Yang away; a man from the Sixth Company could not possibly be happy about it.

He Zhen Tao spoke first before Zhou Kaidong could open his mouth: "We just happened to be at the Regiment taking care of some matters, so we brought your Squad Leader along to check on you, and also brought you some food."

"Isn't it because we're afraid you'd be starving and freezing here, not getting enough to eat or warm clothes?"

The hidden implication is that, as a new recruit, Lu Yang is destined to be bullied by you.

Guo Yongwen, watch yourself; don't think you can bully a new recruit just because he's fresh—there's a senior officer behind him.

Guo Yongwen couldn't miss the meaning, and said with a smiling grin: "Lu Yang is doing quite well here, with food and drink; at noon we even have a meal together, and we had some small beer."

"Is that right, Lu Yang?"

Lu Yang, being a sincere person, nodded.

He knew the Squad Leader and Instructor were both concerned about him, so they came to visit.

But compared to himself, he now cared more about the situation of Third Squad.

He used to joke that if this squad disappeared, he would eventually scatter.

Now that this Deputy Squad Leader has left, does Third Squad still have the same vibe as before? He doesn't even know whether Ding Tengfei has ever acted foolishly or caused trouble.

Squad Leader, are they all okay?

They're doing great, each one lively as a dragon; especially that kid Ding Tengfei, who's made great progress lately.

Really?

After you left, I brought Kong Long up to the top, letting Ding Tengfei work with him; the two are now vying with each other, leading well, and they're very serious in training...

Talking about Third Squad made a smile blossom on Lu Yang's face.

Even though he hasn't been away long, and even though the veterans here have taken good care of him, he also befriended Wan Baoshan.

But the New Recruit Company is his first home after enlisting, so it's natural that he misses everyone.

Seeing the two chat and laugh, Guo Yongwen, who had been left hanging aside, became somewhat displeased.

He coughed forcefully twice, interrupting their conversation.

Cough, cough! A brief chat is enough; let's get moving, we still have to continue training.

Just a few minutes delayed, is that a problem?

Zhou Kaidong instantly became irritated, his tone sharp: "I was just talking to my soldiers for a moment; how does that bother you?"

Guo Yongwen raised his voice, trying to intimidate: "This is a training unit; right now, he is my soldier!"

Zhou Kaidong pointed at Lu Yang, eyes glaring, full of confidence: "He belongs to the New Recruit Company, First Platoon, Third Squad—he's only here temporarily for this training! What, you think my troops are so outstanding you want to snatch him?"

Guo Yongwen laughed: "Damn, you really love to stick gold on your own face. Lu Yang learns fast anyway; what does that have to do with you? Even if you put an idiot in charge, he still has to be excellent!"

No wonder I said that, Lu Yang still makes progress.

Fuck, who the hell are you calling an idiot?

I didn't say it was you; why are you so worked up?

Under Zhou Kaidong's cold sarcasm, Guo Yongwen gradually lost his composure.

Lu Yang seemed to return to when he first met Zhou Kaidong; back then he was an old yin‑yang man.

The two exchanged barbed words, each refusing to give an inch, and the powdery tension between them ignited with even a spark.

Seeing the two quarrel, Lu Yang wanted to intervene but didn't know how, so he could only cast his gaze toward He Zhen Tao.

The Instructor gave an awkward smile, feeling that now he also couldn't interject.

Then, somehow, the two prepared to spar, to get serious.

What makes you think you're so badass? The crappy stuff you taught looks like I wouldn't know how to handle it?

You can, you can—why didn't you become a squad leader in this training unit, why did you run off to the New Recruit Company? What is this? This is a difference in ability!

Yo yo yo yo, an Acting Platoon Leader can make you super badass; if you have the ability, take off that 'Acting' label. Swap the pair of guns on your shoulders for a single rod that strings two stars together?

Your damn Zhou Kaidong, as a man you prove yourself on the ground! Your subordinates are losers, only good at talking!

Who are you calling a losing subordinate, who are you calling a losing subordinate?

You, you, you!

In the last drill, I charged out to draw fire to save our Company Commander, giving you a chance; otherwise, with your crappy shooting, could you hit my speedy runner?

Stop the nonsense, we have guns now, let's see who has the skill on the spot?

If it's a comparison, then compare!

Zhou Kaidong and Guo Yongwen clashed.

Each grabbed a rifle, ready to duel on the firing range.

They would run a hundred meters, shooting in three stances, to see who finishes fastest with the best score.

Their shouting quickly attracted Wan Baoshan and others, who were resting in the Shushe lou.

In the unit, there are three things that always draw a crowd: female soldiers doing laundry, female soldiers drying clothes, and watching the two fight.

"What's the matter, who did our team leader start a fight with?"

"I don't know, he's a third-phase veteran, a bit unfamiliar. Wan Baoshan, do you know him?"

"You really asked me!" Wan Baoshan, showing off flamboyantly, said: "That man is Zhou Kaidong, the Sixth Company backbone, First Platoon Leader of the New Recruit Company, and also Lu Yang's New Recruit Squad Leader."

"Sixth Company backbone, no wonder?"

The veterans jogged up the path to join the fun.

That look was just missing some peanuts or sunflower seeds in the pocket.

The Sixth Company and Seventh Company have always been narrow rivals, constantly dead enemies; it's normal for the two sides' backbones to dislike each other.

But Wan Baoshan saw through it, and sensed something else; he didn't think Zhou Kaidong came all the way from the New Recruit Company just to argue with Guo Yongwen.

"There's something going on here."

"What is it?"

"It's definitely because of Lu Yang."

"What does that have to do with Lu Yang?"

Seeing the crowd's puzzled yet naive gazes, Wan Baoshan rolled his eyes.

"These two, one is a New Recruit Squad Leader, the other a Training Squad Leader."

"A new love and an old love collided, can they not start fighting?"

"Oh!!"

With just that little provocation, the veterans all wore an uncle‑like mischievous grin.

Turns out, it's not only the grudges between Seventh and Sixth Companies, but also Lu Yang as the fuse.

Even Deputy Team Leader Cheng Jun could see at a glance that Zhou Kaidong carried some personal feelings into it.

He and Zhou Kaidong are old acquaintances, from the same company, and knows his temperament perfectly.

Came to visit Lu Yang, bring some stuff, how did it turn into a fight with Guo Yongwen?

There's only one reason: jealousy—his own troops were outperformed by others, so whose credit is it?

Looking back, Lu Yang really made progress, really capable, who helped him the most?

Originally, it was definitely Zhou Kaidong, no doubt about that.

But now, Guo Yongwen's attitude toward Lu Yang isn't bad either; he even gives special attention, passing years of experience to him.

Moreover, the transfer to the next company is imminent; the list of troops assigned to the next company is mostly set, but the outstanding new recruits in Lu Yang's batch remain uncertain.

On the day of the final decision, each Company Commander will definitely argue fiercely, even throwing punches and kicks is expected.

That's equivalent to lighting the fuse in advance......

Cheng Jun, using the chance to deliver a rifle and magazine to Zhou Kaidong, lowered his voice: "Confident?"

Zhou Kaidong, fuming: "No kidding!"

Cheng Jun glanced that way: "Take him down, crush his prestige. If you win, the Sixth Company wins, and later when Lu Yang transfers, he'll know whom to follow!"

Zhou Kaidong slammed the magazine into the ammo pit, patted his chest, and told him to be completely at ease!

In terms of shooting skill, although he's not a proper sniper, he's definitely a sharpshooter.

Moreover, his sport shooting uses the 81-barrel, which is one of his specialties.

In front of his own soldiers, if he loses, where will he put his face?

Guo Yongwen wore a cold smile, clearly confident.

He tilted his chin at Lu Yang: "Lu Yang, watch closely, study seriously. Later I'll show you what real sport shooting is; pay attention to my breathing rhythm during pauses!"

Lu Yang nodded, humming a sound.

Immediately after, Zhou Kaidong shouted: "Lu Yang, later watch the details of how I raise the rifle and aim, especially the final kneeling shooting technique... don't listen to his half‑baked stuff!"

Guo Yongwen's lungs were about to explode: "Damn, who are you calling half‑baked!"

Zhou Kaidong jabbed at his windpipe: "Who is the proxy, who can't turn straight, who is half‑baked!"

Guo Yongwen shouted profanely: "Your mother…"

Beep! Beep! Beep!

Cheng Jun pulled out a whistle and blew hard, forcibly interrupting the spell, almost causing a wave of damage backlash on Guo Yongwen!

Cheng Jun acted as referee, warning the two to follow the competition rules, no profanity allowed.

Especially, greeting the opponent's mother, family, or relatives is prohibited.

Having said that, he tossed a red small flag into Lu Yang's hand, letting Lu Yang walk between the two and shout "Start".

At that moment, everyone's gaze focused on Lu Yang, making him the center of attention.

Watching Zhou Kaidong and Guo Yongwen's serious rivalry, determining who is superior, who wins.

Lu Yang had no idea what was happening, but at this moment his mind was full of yearning for combat stances and solid learning.

Knowledge is power!

The more these two teach, the faster he grows.

Lu Yang raised the small flag in his hand and, like a sword slash, brought it down: "Start!"

The next second, two silhouettes like leopards sprang from his left and right, guns in hand, charging out......