After a brief introduction to these firearms, Fan Tianlei looked up and said, "From today onwards, you will undergo sniper tactics. Of course, some of you comrades were already snipers in your old units, and even more so, some colleagues have already crossed swords with us, and your skill is not bad!"
Fan Tianlei paused here and continued, "However, I want to ask you one question: how many of you have ever shot a living person?"
Upon hearing Fan Tianlei's words, He Chenguang and the others looked at each other, exchanging glances.
Then, they all shook their heads, indicating that none of them had.
Seeing this scene, Fan Tianlei's lips curved, as if he had grasped the thoughts in everyone's minds. He continued, "Some of you might be thinking! We haven't been in a war, and our usual engagements are all exercises. The guns are loaded with blanks, which are not lethal. So, who could have possibly shot a living person?"
As he spoke, Fan Tianlei didn't bother with the rookies' reactions and answered his own question, "That's true, but if war were to descend, and there was a designated target in front of you that you were ordered to shoot, would you dare?"
After the last sentence, 'Would you dare?', Fan Tianlei's expression turned stern, and he looked directly at everyone present, asking loudly.
Most of them were unclear about the meaning of Fan Tianlei's words and remained silent.
Only Song Kaifei, that simpleton, opened his mouth with disdain, "What's there to not dare?"
"Speak up!" Fan Tianlei's gaze followed the sound, and his tone became even more severe.
Song Kaifei stood at attention, his face still showing that disdainful expression, and reported loudly, "Report, I said, what is there to not dare."
Hearing this, Fan Tianlei nodded with a smile. "This is how you all are before going onto the battlefield. The moment the guns fire, you'll all lose your nerve!"
Hearing these words, everyone felt a sense of indignation.
"Alright! Enough nonsense!" Fan Tianlei didn't give others a chance to speak. He turned his head and looked at Chen Shanming beside him, saying, "Take them back and change their clothes."
"Yes!"
...
When Qin Feng heard Fan Tianlei's words, his mind raced, pondering what Fan Tianlei's intentions were for this charade.
After all, Fan Tianlei was an old fox who loved to see soldiers challenge their limits. Today, he hadn't proposed any training or exercises, but instead used words that seemed to have a deeper meaning. There had to be something going on.
As Qin Feng walked back, he couldn't help but glance back at Fan Tianlei. The latter had a smile of unfathomable meaning on his face. How to describe it? He didn't look like a good person.
Such a smile suddenly gave Qin Feng a flash of inspiration, as if he had understood something.
No wonder...
If it was truly about that matter, then any action Fan Tianlei took today would seem normal and reasonable.
However, even though Qin Feng knew what Fan Tianlei was up to, he couldn't reveal it to everyone.
After all, this was a hurdle that everyone needed to overcome.
Upon returning to the tents, everyone began changing into their regular clothes.
Although their hands were moving non-stop, they had no idea why they were doing this, their minds filled with questions.
Wang Yanbing was the first to voice his confusion, "Why are we asked to change into civilian clothes?"
"What's so great about it? It's just fighting a war," Song Kaifei grumbled inwardly, unconvinced. "Why act so high and mighty."
"What's going on? Why aren't they training us today?" Li Erniu asked with confusion as he put down his backpack. "Yanbing, what's happening?"
Hearing the question, Wang Yanbing, who happened to be walking past Li Erniu, stopped and replied directly, "I don't know!"
Hearing this answer, Li Erniu's gaze shifted directly to Qin Feng, and he asked again, "Brother Feng, what's going on!"
Qin Feng's mouth twitched a few times. After a few seconds of thought, he said, "Er Niu, here's a piece of advice: even if you're starving and the food is delicious, don't eat too much today."
He Chenguang and Xu Tianlong exchanged a look upon hearing this.
Li Erniu still didn't understand and asked again, "Brother Feng, why are you speaking in riddles!"
Just as Qin Feng was about to explain again, a cough suddenly came from the side, followed by a sharp glance that shot over.
Sensing this, Qin Feng hesitated for a long time before finally giving a wry smile and shaking his head, saying, "It's nothing, just remember this."
That was all he said. Whether they listened or not was up to them.
Qin Feng's half-spoken words left Wang Yanbing and the others completely bewildered and confused.
Seeing that Qin Feng had nothing more to say, Chen Shanming no longer threatened him with his gaze.
Qin Feng was too clever, able to discern clues from mere hints. He had to keep a close eye on him to prevent him from leaking the plan prematurely.
A moment later, Qin Feng and the others, having changed into their formal attire, lined up and proceeded to the mess hall.
The aroma of tofu was already wafting from outside the mess hall.
Li Erniu and the others couldn't help but swallow their saliva upon smelling it before they entered the mess hall in an orderly fashion.
Once everyone was seated, the cooks served each person a bowl of red and white tofu pudding, instantly whetting everyone's appetite.
"It looks good! Haven't had it in a while," Wang Yanbing said.
Er Niu also swallowed and said with a smile, "How did he know I like this stuff? I'm craving it!"
Qin Feng understood. Seeing the eager expressions of the people around him, he subtly reminded them again, "Don't stuff yourselves."
Xu Tianlong immediately echoed the warning, "Yeah, this milky white, red-speckled tofu pudding, don't eat too much~"
"Oh, this little bit of tofu pudding can't possibly fill us up, don't joke," Song Kaifei said with disbelief.
Hearing this, Qin Feng said no more, merely smiling.
At this moment, a squad leader saw Fan Tianlei leading the instructors in and immediately stood up and called out.
"Attention!"
Fan Tianlei entered and walked to the head of the table, waved his hand, and said.
"Be seated! You've all worked hard during this period, so today, we won't be training you. Let's eat!"
Seeing Fan Tianlei's ever-smiling face, an alarm instantly sounded in everyone's minds.
But upon hearing that they could eat, everyone rushed to dig in, the alarm bells immediately forgotten.
Those at the table who had not yet picked up their chopsticks were Qin Feng, He Chenguang, and Xu Tianlong.
He Chenguang looked at the tofu pudding in front of him, and as if something clicked in his mind, he looked up at Xu Tianlong and Qin Feng.
They nodded at each other in unison.
Receiving their affirmative reply, He Chenguang immediately felt a physiological reaction.
He felt like throwing up.