Siheyuan, Shazhu: I have both parents in this life

Chapter 246 The Sea Eagle's Wings Are Broken
After sending the telegram, He Yuzhu said to Lao Lang, "Lao Lang, take them to find a sheltered place to rest nearby. I'm going out for a bit."

"It's so dark now, boss, and this place is deserted. Let us go with you."

"If there's danger, I can't handle it. Wouldn't it be a waste for you to go?"

"At least we can take bullets or something."

"Excuting an order!"

"Yes."

He Yuzhu returned more than an hour later. He went to find a place to store the equipment. Now his men were all armed with pistols, which was enough to deal with ordinary people, but what if a Delta Force-like assault team came?

The fastest way for the five locations to get here is to contact the navy.

"Boss, you're back?"

"Ah."

"Is the matter done?"

"Okay, let's rest first and talk about it tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

The next morning, He Yuzhu woke up Lao Lang.

"Old Wolf, wake everyone up and come with me."

"Yes, boss."

"Get up, everyone! Quick, quick!" Old Wolf woke up all the team members. Sleeping by the sea wasn't very comfortable; everyone was sore and achy, but their spirits were pretty good.

When they arrived at the place where He Yuzhu had stored the equipment, the six of them were dumbfounded. The cave was full of boxes, which looked like military equipment, but there were no markings.

"What are you standing there for? Open it and take a look."

"Yes."

"This is an M21."

"This is an M4."

"This outfit is nice."

"Alright, take whatever you like except the M21, just remember to take what you're good at."

"I know, boss."

After a flurry of activity, all seven people were equipped.

"Boss, what do we do now?"

“Training.” He Yuzhu smiled wickedly, sending a chill down the spines of the group.

"What, are you scared?"

"We're not afraid, we're not even afraid of death, it's just training."

"Correct."

"This is what you said. Pack some dry food and water, and let's go."

At He Yuzhu's command, the six members of "Shadow" quickly prepared their equipment, shouldered heavy tactical backpacks filled with ammunition, water, compressed rations, and necessary first-aid supplies.

Everyone wore a look of tension and eagerness.

"Let's go!" He Yuzhu was the first to emerge from the cave.

The coastline of Gyeongsangnam-do is by no means a beach resort, but rather a typical rugged rocky coast.

The massive basalt reefs are jagged and have been eroded by the waves over thousands of years, leaving countless holes and slippery edges.

The dark green seawater, laden with white foam, surged and roared between the rocks, producing a dull crashing sound.

The air was filled with a strong fishy smell and a damp, cold, salty odor.

In the distance, low hills covered with sparse pine forests and salt-tolerant shrubs made the landscape appear even more desolate.

Instead of choosing the flat path, He Yuzhu led his team directly down the steep rock face and into the icy seawater.

"Keep up! Keep your distance!" Old Wolf urged in a low voice. He followed closely behind He Yuzhu, taking each step carefully on the slippery rocks covered with barnacles and seaweed.

The training began in this harshest natural environment.

He Yuzhu's first target was a cape a kilometer away with a wide view overlooking the designated rendezvous point, "Alpha-7." This stretch of road might be nothing on flat ground, but here, every step was a challenge. They had to wade through knee-deep, icy, and swiftly flowing water, climb slippery, icy boulders, and squeeze through narrow crevices barely wide enough for one person to pass sideways. The heavy equipment and soaked clothes were taking a heavy toll on their stamina.

He Yuzhu moved with incredible speed, his steps as steady as if walking on flat ground, seemingly possessing an intimate knowledge of the coastal terrain. He constantly changed routes, sometimes wading, sometimes climbing, sometimes swiftly traversing rocky ridges covered with sharp oyster shells, forcing the team members to maintain intense concentration and adapt to this pathless terrain. The team members soon became breathless, sweat mingling with seawater rolling down their foreheads, but no one dared to fall behind.

Upon arriving at the cape, He Yuzhu did not immediately allow everyone to rest.

"Find a place to hide! I'll be back in five minutes! Whoever I find will be on night watch tonight!" He coldly uttered these words before quickly disappearing behind the jagged rocks and bushes.

The team members immediately spread out and used the unique terrain of the coastline for camouflage: some crawled into the shadows of huge caves carved out by the waves, pressed their bodies against the cold rock walls, and covered their exposed equipment with moss and pebbles to reflect light; others crawled under low bushes, covering their camouflage uniforms with sand and dry grass; Lao Lang even risked climbing up a protruding reef, pressing his body against the texture of the rock and using the rock's own color for camouflage.

Five minutes later, He Yuzhu appeared. His sharp eyes swept across the entire area, pointing out several areas where the camouflage was inadequate, such as boots peeking out of the shadows, helmet outlines that were too obvious, and slight bodily movements caused by breathing.

The training was repeated many times until everyone could effectively blend into the background colors of this rugged coastline.

He Yuzhu then selected several excellent pre-positioned firing positions on the cape: a natural stone fortress that could cover the shallows and part of the sea below, a high-altitude, well-viewed but relatively exposed rock crevice platform, and a low-lying group of reefs close to the retreat route that could provide flank cover.

He explained in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each firing point, its firing range, and possible enemy attack routes.

“Assuming the enemy rappels down from a landing craft or helicopter,” He Yuzhu pointed to the mudflats below, “the machine guns at the stone fort suppress the front, the snipers on the high ground prioritize eliminating the enemy’s heavy firepower (such as RPG operators and machine gunners) and commanders, and the flanking fire positions are responsible for eliminating enemies trying to flank, while covering the retreat routes of the stone fort and sniper positions. Be careful of crossfire to avoid friendly fire.”

He asked the squad members to take turns entering different positions to simulate firing angles, familiarize themselves with the relocation routes, and practice rapid movement under the cover of their teammates' fire.

The afternoon training focused more on close-quarters combat and silent warfare.

He Yuzhu utilized the unique coastal environment to create obstacles: narrow passages covered with slippery moss, low-lying caves that could only be traversed by crawling on hands and feet, and ambush points concealed by the sound of waves. He personally demonstrated how to move silently on slippery rocks (using the toes and the outside of the soles of the feet as contact points), how to use the loud sound of waves crashing on the shore to cover his footsteps and launch a surprise attack, and how to use a dagger and gun butt to carry out a silent kill in a confined space.

He had his team members practice in pairs, requiring them to remain completely silent and only allowing body language and eye contact. The losers were often doused with icy seawater or had their throats slit by He Yuzhu with a training dagger.

The training was brutal and efficient; the team members were soon covered in abrasions and bruises, but their eyes became sharper and their movements more agile.

During a break in training, He Yuzhu also gave a presentation on communication equipment.

"Channel set to XXXX, backup channel YYYY. Hand signals review: target spotted, cover me, need support, retreat direction." He emphasized the importance of maintaining uninterrupted communication and teamwork in complex environments and under potential electronic interference.

He simulated various emergencies: who would take over command when the captain "died"; how to communicate using agreed-upon hand gestures and whistles (imitating seabird calls) when communication was interrupted; and how to rescue "wounded" soldiers and retreat under fire cover.

Night falls again.

The sea breeze grew stronger, carrying a biting chill.

After a day of extreme training, the six members of the "Shadow" team were almost exhausted. Their clothes were wet and cold, their muscles ached terribly, but their spirits were exceptionally high.

They sat around in a sheltered, secluded cave chosen by He Yuzhu. A campfire was lit in the cave, and everyone was eating their C-rations. Fish soup was cooking in military mess kits over the fire. The team members ate their rations, their eyes fixed on the mess kits.

"It's delicious!"

"Yes, I also grew up by the sea and ate a lot of fish. This soup smells so good!"

"Even food can't shut you up," the old wolf scolded, though he was also swallowing hard.

After a while, He Yuzhu called out, "It's done."

Everyone gathered around the fire, each grabbing a lunchbox and eager to drink, ignoring the heat.

"What's the rush? Blow on it, or it'll burn you. How will you eat tomorrow?" He Yuzhu said.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh," came a series of blowing sounds.

Then came another round of slurping sounds as people drank their soup, and they just couldn't stop.

The hot soup in the lunchbox immediately dispelled the fatigue and the cold. He Yuzhu added chili peppers, and everyone drank it until they were covered in sweat.

"It's so delicious! Do you have any more tomorrow, boss?"

"Yes, boss, is there any more tomorrow?"

"If you train hard, you'll get what you deserve; if you don't train hard, you'll be eating individual rations."

"We will definitely train hard."

"That's right, we need to practice hard for this soup."

"So the reason you guys couldn't train at full strength with me before was because you weren't eating well?" Old Wolf said dejectedly.

“Your training methods are ineffective and fail to unleash your potential,” He Yuzhu said.

"Understood, boss, I will learn from you."

"This time, I'm here to train you."

"Boss, ... will the enemy really come?" a young team member couldn't help but ask, his voice filled with tension and a hint of anticipation.

He Yuzhu leaned against the cold rock wall, toying with a bullet in his hand, his gaze peering through the cave entrance at the dark sea.

In the distance, only the ceaseless roar of the waves could be heard.

"The bait has been laid; the fish will come when they smell the fishy smell." His voice was calm, yet resolute.

“A man like Fitzpatrick, after more than a decade of waiting, finally smells the scent of prey. Even if he knows it's a trap, he'll still rush in, clinging to a sliver of hope. Besides, he thinks he's the hunter.”

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the six tired but resolute faces inside the cave.

"Today's training was just an appetizer. Take the time to rest and recharge, so you don't have to complain tomorrow!"

"Yes, boss."

"Boss, I'll take the night watch," Old Wolf said.

"No need, there aren't many people here, I can handle it. I'll call you if I can't hold on."

"Then you must call me."

"it is good."

After practicing for five days, on the morning of the sixth day, He Yuzhu was having breakfast and wondering why the five places hadn't arrived yet.

A tremendous rumbling sound came from the coastline.

He Yuzhu took out his binoculars and looked towards the coastline!

Instead of the expected speedboats or patrol boats, what appeared on the sea surface were two Wessex helicopters approaching at low altitude and high speed, their rotors churning with a tremendous roar!
"Boss! It's not a ship, it's an iron bird!" Old Wolf's voice changed slightly.

"What's the panic? This isn't a ground-attack helicopter. Prepare the rocket launchers!" He Yuzhu shouted.

The team members took out two RPG-7 rocket launchers and several armor-piercing rounds from the box.

One was held by Old Wolf, and the other by a teammate codenamed "Grizzly." "One person aim, one gun, get close and fire! Quick!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Old Wolf and Grizzly Bear knelt on the ground, shouldering their rocket launchers, the cold metal pressed against their shoulder sockets, each locking onto a Wessex.

He Yuzhu set up his M21 and aimed the muzzle at the soldier operating the machine gun at the helicopter cabin door.

The rumble of the helicopter grew louder and louder.

"Bang!" "Bang!" He Yuzhu's gunshots were the command.

"call out--!"

"call out--!"

Two blazing fire dragons, trailing long flames, roared and tore through the air, precisely swooping down on the trajectory of the diving helicopter!

"RPG! Evade! Evade!" The helicopter pilot's terrified screams were distorted through the loudspeaker.

"FK, turn around quickly."

"Machine gunner, open fire!"

late!

The first rocket grazed the underside of the aircraft and exploded in the sea behind it, sending up a towering column of water.

But the second one, like the kiss of death, slammed into the belly of the first Wessex!

"Boom——!!!"

"boss"

"What's the panic? Keep loading and shoot it down."

"Bang!" He Yuzhu shot down the soldier on the helicopter who was about to take over the position of machine gunner.

"Whoosh!" "Boom!"

A huge, orange-red fireball exploded violently in mid-air!

Falling metal fragments and burning wreckage scattered like petals from a fairy garden!
Another helicopter spun around, trailing long flames and black smoke, before plunging into the icy seawater. It was instantly swallowed by the waves, leaving only burning oil and floating debris on the surface.

"Well done!" the Shadow Team cheered.

"Don't be too happy yet, keep loading!"

"Yes."

"Bang, bang, bang!" He Yuzhu continued firing his M21 as he cleared out the remaining enemy forces that had managed to survive on the sea. He didn't want his team members to risk going into the sea.

"Boss, shouldn't we go down and check? What if there are any survivors?" Old Wolf asked.

"There's no need. I don't believe anyone can hold their breath underwater for five minutes."

"Oh."

Ten minutes later, the sea calmed down and the gunfire stopped.

Fitzpatrick never dreamed that his appearance would be so brief, that he would perish at sea before even seeing what the enemy looked like.

He Yuzhu ordered everyone to take cover and wait!

After half an hour.

"Boss! Look over there!" Old Wolf, holding up binoculars, pointed to the distant horizon.

On the sea, three high-speed rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) cleaved through the waves and rushed madly toward the cape where He Yuzhu and the others were hiding!

Each boat has 6-7 Marines in black combat uniforms, their assault rifles already pointed at rocks on the coastline where enemies might be hiding.

Their original orders were to provide cover, but now those who needed cover have been killed. Their mission has changed: to eliminate the people on the shore at all costs and search for five things they are looking for.

Clearly, Fitzpatrick hadn't told them about the "Colin Relics"!
"There are quite a few people, at least three boats, with 6-7 people on each boat." They were clearly fully armed Marines!

"They really came, and quite a few of them!"

"Boss, should we use an RPG to take them out?" Old Wolf quickly reloaded the RPG.

"Let them up! Remember, they are regular troops, trained! Use the terrain, crossfire, and follow my command! Don't panic!" He Yuzhu's voice issued the order through the communicator.

"Understood!" came a few suppressed excited replies through the earpiece.

Old Wolf immediately whispered the orders: "Grizzly, Stone, left rock crevice firing point! Wild Dog, Coyote, right stone bunker! Hammer and I will be on the high ground! Listen for the boss's gunfire! RPGs loaded, wait for my order to fire on the ship!"

The team members swiftly rushed to the pre-designated concealed firing positions, blending themselves into the backdrop of the rocky beach.

The cold rocks and slippery moss became the best cover at this moment.

Three high-speed rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) approached from a distance, about 50 meters from the shore.

"Prepare for landing! Alpha, left flank alert! Bravo, right flank! Charlie, frontal assault!" The commander on board issued the order via communicator.

The first boat (Charlie) was the first to run aground on the shoal, its bow slamming heavily against the rocks.

Six Marines deftly flipped and jumped in, the icy seawater instantly reaching above their knees.

They quickly dispersed, using the hull of the boat as makeshift cover, pointing their guns at any suspicious shadows or crevices in the rocks above.

"Old Wolf, RPG! Shoot the one at the front!" He Yuzhu's command was like a cold iron spike, piercing the tense atmosphere.

"Roger that!" Old Wolf had already locked onto the target and pulled the trigger sharply!
"call out--!"

A blazing fire dragon roared out and headed straight for Charlie, the boat that had just landed and whose engines were not yet completely shut off!
"RPG!!!" The team members on guard duty on the boat screamed in terror!

"boom--!!!"

The massive shockwave tore the hull apart, sending debris and burning gasoline flying everywhere!

Several Marines who had just jumped off the ship screamed as they were thrown out and crashed heavily onto the cold rocks or into the sea!
"Fire!" He Yuzhu's gunshot rang out almost simultaneously with the explosion! His M21 instantly locked onto a Marine who was trying to throw a grenade at a firing point in the crevice on the left.

"boom!"

A precise 7.62mm bullet pierced the helmet, sending up a cloud of blood! The team member froze, and the grenade slipped from his hand and fell to his feet!
"Boom!" Another muffled thud, and severed limbs flew everywhere!

“Da da da da da!!!”

"Bang Bang Bang!!!"

Almost the instant He Yuzhu fired his gun, crossfire from both sides, like the scythe of death, suddenly rained down on the chaotic landing area!

On the left side, from the rock crevice firing position, Grizzly's M60 general-purpose machine gun roared deafeningly, its long tongues of fire lashing out like whips around the Alpha and Bravo boats that were attempting to land!
The dense hail of bullets made the seawater boil, sparks flew from the hull of the boat, and the crew members on board were so suppressed that they couldn't even lift their heads!

On the right, Wild Dog and Coyote's M4 assault rifles accurately fired at the survivors exposed near the wreckage of Charlie's boat, who were trying to find cover.

At the high point, after firing his RPG, Old Wolf immediately switched to his M4 and, together with Hammer, began firing down from above.

Hammer used a grenade to blow up two Marines who were trying to establish a firing point using the burning wreckage.

"Bravo! Suppress the right flank! Alpha! Quickly! Seize the beach! Establish a beachhead!" The enemy commander tried to stabilize the situation.

However, He Yuzhu's sniper rifle was no joke.

"Bang!"—A gunner attempting to set up a machine gun was shot between the eyebrows.

"Bang!"—Blood exploded from the chest of the sergeant who was providing cover with his rifle.

"Bang!" - The team member who had just pulled out a smoke grenade to cover his face had his wrist broken and rolled over with a scream.

"These guys are far inferior to Delta Force; their reactions are too slow, and they clearly haven't had much real combat experience," He Yuzhu commented.

"Grizzly! Change belts! Suppress that boat on the left, don't let their men get off!" He Yuzhu ordered, while slightly adjusting his gun. "Bang!" Another Marine who was trying to crawl towards the right was shot in the head.

"Boss!" Old Wolf shouted urgently into the earpiece!

He Yuzhu quickly changed the direction of his gun and saw through the scope a Marine kneeling on the rocking boat, struggling to lift a large AT-4 rocket launcher, aiming it at him!

"boom!"

The bullet struck the man in the neck, blood spurting out. His body swayed, and the heavy rocket launcher slammed against the side of the boat with a loud thud!

"That was close!" The wild dogs and hyenas nearby broke out in a cold sweat.

"Wild dogs! Coyotes! Extend fire! Don't give them another chance!" He Yuzhu ordered, while simultaneously searching for high-value targets again.

The battle gradually devolved into a one-sided massacre.

He Yuzhu had stopped sniping and let his subordinates do as they pleased until the last Marine fell.

"Cease fire! Cease fire!" He Yuzhu's voice rang out.

The gunfire suddenly stopped.

All that remained was the roar of the waves crashing against the shore and the groans of the wounded.

The shallows were a mess.

All three inflatable boats were destroyed, and all the enemy troops were left on the shore.

"Old Wolf, lead the team to clean up the battlefield! No survivors! Don't take any equipment, and be quick!" This was the last lesson of the short training and a test for his subordinates.

"Yes."

Old Wolf was the first to run towards the enemy's landing site, with his teammates following closely behind.

"Help!"

"We surrender!"

"We surrender!"

Their response was, "Bang! Bang! Bang!"—gunshots.

A few minutes later, all the team members returned.

"Boss, it's all taken care of."

"Change your clothes, take some dry food and water, and let's retreat!"

"As for these equipment, you head inland, I'll stay behind and destroy them."

"What a pity." No one wanted to take off their equipment.

"Excuting an order!"

"Yes."

Twenty minutes later, with a loud "boom", the team members turned around and saw their boss, dressed in casual clothes, rushing towards them.

(End of this chapter)