After lunch, An Xuyuan and the soldiers visited Father Li’s house again. When they arrived, Li Lingyun and Li Chenmo were also present as the brothers were checking their tools and machetes.
Seeing them coming, Li Chenmo smiled and said, "Comrade An, you are here."
The moment the soldiers saw him, they were stunned. They had heard about Captain Li Chenmo’s contributions to the barracks. During the time when they lacked food, this person sent them several trucks of food to help them get through the hard times.
Everyone held admiration for him and had always wanted to meet him in person. Now, finally able to meet him, their eyes shone brightly.
The team leader walked toward him and gave him a salute before he said, "Captain Li, it’s an honor to meet you. Thank you for your contribution and help to the military."
Following him, the rest of the soldiers straightened their postures and gave him a salute as they said in unison, "Captain Li, thank you for your contribution and help to the military."
Receiving such a grand gesture, even the thick-skinned Li Chenmo felt embarrassed. He returned their salute and replied, "Everyone, as a member of the Party, that’s what I should do. There is no need for this grand gesture."
Hearing this, the soldiers’ impression of him improved. Such a humble, generous, and hardworking person, it was no wonder the higher-ups often used him as a role model.
Under the strange atmosphere, Li Lingyun packed up his tools and said, "It’s not early anymore. We should depart now."
After he said this, he carried his bamboo basket and walked to the backyard. Li Chenmo and Li Chenze also picked up their bamboo baskets and followed their brother. Seeing this, An Xuyuan and the soldiers followed them as well.
Since the location where the wolves were seen was near Yan Village, they used a shortcut path and climbed the mountain. While the soldiers were unfamiliar with the field, they were trained, after all. So, everyone moved at a steady pace and reached the location in less than one hour.
The moment they entered the mountain forest, Li Chenze raised his hand and everyone stopped in their tracks. Squatting down, he checked the ground for a while and said, "There is a trace of blood and footprints. The wolf pack should be near this area."
When they heard this, everyone tensed up, and the soldiers held their rifles, ready for a fight. Noticing this, Li Chenmo smiled but said nothing. When facing a wild beast, sometimes using a machete was better than using a rifle.
They followed the traces for a while before they heard a howl of a wolf in the distance. Hearing this, Li Chenmo said, "They are here."
Not long after, the sound of wolves howling got closer, accompanied by the sound of rapid footsteps and the crunching of dried branches being stepped on.
The soldiers raised their rifles while the Li brothers and An Xuyuan held their machetes. The next moment, a massive shadow leapt out from the bushes and pounced at the nearest soldier.
"Ahh!"
Bang!
The soldier was startled and pulled the trigger.
"Awooo~!!"
The wolf’s agile body managed to dodge the bullet aimed at its vital area, but its hind leg was injured. It let out a long howl as it raised its head.
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