Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 240 The Division's Reconnaissance Battalion Provokes the Old A! (Two chapters combined, 6500 words, completed in four parts)

The soldiers of the division's reconnaissance battalion were quite quick; they had already prepared the dining area just as it got dark.

The parking lot has a specially built storage room, which is stocked with a large number of wooden tables, chairs and benches for use by battalion and company-level units for meals and rest.

They moved the table out and set it up on the construction site, putting all the food and drinks on it.

The most crucial element is the liquid grenade.

It's impossible for the Fifth Platoon of the Grassland to have a large amount of beer on hand; it was all brought by the division's reconnaissance battalion when they came out and placed on the military supply vehicle as combat reserve supplies.

Don't think this is just a smokescreen; these days, alcohol is truly a strategic resource.

The cars parked on both sides turned on all their lights, specifically low beams, instantly brightening the dining area without making the light too harsh.

In addition, a large bonfire was specially set up in the center of the venue using gasoline drums.

The flames shot three or four meters into the sky.

The lighting is more than enough.

The main dishes at the banquet were very hearty and had a strong military flavor.

Two large iron pots, each a meter long, were placed on top of two tin stoves made from gasoline drums.

Put canned braised pork, braised beef, luncheon meat, etc. into it, along with radishes and cabbage, and stew it all together.

The stew cooked in a large iron pot smells delicious, and it's served with big white steamed buns, a bowl of plain noodles, and a pot of rice.

All right.

It's quick and easy, with meat and vegetables, and the portions are generous and filling.

This is a typical military-style meal!

Gao Cheng had a special event to arrange tonight, so he specially ordered Ma Xiaoshuai to set up a table next to him for Jackie Chan and his old friends.

This makes it easier for old friends to sit together and reminisce, without affecting the soldiers' meal in the division's reconnaissance battalion.

"The recent field training conditions have been tough, and everyone has been working very hard. Come on, everyone raise your glasses and shout with me, one, two, cheers!"

Gao Cheng's speech was as concise as ever, getting straight to the point without any preamble.

"Cheer! Cheer! Cheer!"

The more than two hundred brothers from the reconnaissance battalion who came out for training all raised the bottles in their hands, shouted three times, tilted their heads back, and chugged them down.

Half a bottle is downed in one gulp; its main appeal is its bold and unrestrained spirit.

"Okay~"

Gao Cheng put down the bottle and let out a loud burp reeking of alcohol.

"Drink up, everyone! Drink freely! Don't worry about not having enough alcohol, there's plenty."

Gao Cheng shouted to liven up the atmosphere, then came over to Jackie Chan's table with a beer bottle and tossed it into the middle.

Those who have had a drink understand what this means; Jackie Chan and the others who were seated all stood up.

"Whether you're from the Fifth Platoon or the Seventh Company, it's fate that we're all sitting together tonight. I, Gao Cheng, don't know much to say, so I'll just say a few words."

Gao Cheng isn't a talkative person, but the atmosphere today made him want to talk.

After a heartfelt opening remark, he continued, "First of all, I must congratulate Jackie Chan on his promotion and his achievement of reaching a new height in his life. This is a good thing, and a very important one."

Jackie Chan is the most outstanding and fastest growing among you all. I hope he will have even better development in the future.

Secondly, you bunch of old A's, it's really not easy for you to come back. Enough said, from now on, let's get together once a year. That's not too much to ask, is it?"

"Not at all, not at all, not at all!" Ma Xiaoshuai exclaimed.

Bai Tiejun and Gan Xiaoning also chimed in.

"We'll try our best."

Faced with such high enthusiasm from everyone, Jackie Chan could only give a conservative answer.

After all, as a strategic unit, the A Brigade has very arduous tasks every year. Although sergeants and officers are entitled to leave to visit their families, they may not actually have time to come out.

It is often said that soldiers are like bricks in the army, ready to be moved wherever needed.

Special forces soldiers are like special bricks, one brick for each groove, just the right amount, unlike the large surplus of soldiers in the basic units.

Gao Cheng was obviously aware of this, so he didn't dwell on the matter.

He cut straight to the end and said, "As for the end, let's stick to the old rules. Tonight, we must drink well, drink to our hearts' content, and drink to our hearts' content."

It's rare for us to get together, and just chugging from bottles is so petty; we need to upgrade our game.

Then Gao Cheng ordered, "Xiao Ning, go and get two basins and cups."

"Alright!"

Gan Xiaoning understood immediately and quickly ran out.

"What the heck, drinking from a washbasin?"

Old Ma, being a seasoned veteran, sensed something was amiss and quickly stood up, saying, "Um, Deputy Battalion Commander, our Fifth Platoon is in charge of logistics. I need to go check on how the brothers are doing with their drinks and whether they need any supplements. I'll head over now."

"Alright, go ahead."

Gao Cheng's target was Jackie Chan, and he readily agreed.

Old Ma didn't even turn his head, and quickly ran off, leaving Jackie Chan with a wink—

Good luck to you, I'm getting old and weak, I'm outta here!

Li Meng and Xue Lin were both incredibly clever. When they saw that their class monitor had run away, they realized that something was wrong and quickly tried to escape as well.

"I'll go help our class monitor. He twisted his back yesterday and can't lift heavy things."

As soon as Li Menggang finished speaking, Xue Lin couldn't wait to chime in, "Yes, yes, our class monitor is injured, we all have to go help him."

After saying that, he reached behind his back and secretly pinched Lao Wei's back.

Although Lao Wei was slow to react, after Xue Lin's reminder, even though he didn't know what was going on, he chose to believe him.

She stood up and said, "Me too, I want to go too."

Old Ma hadn't gone far when he heard Xue Ling and the other two using him as a shield. He almost lost his footing and stumbled to the ground.

He couldn't help but laugh and scold, "These rascals are always causing trouble. I'll teach them a lesson when we get back."

"Go, go, all of you go."

Gao Cheng has already locked up Jackie Chan; he doesn't really care about the others.

They all agreed without hesitation.

When Xu Sanduo and Cheng Cai heard about the ultimate move, which was only used in big situations, they felt a little uneasy.

Seeing that Jackie Chan remained so calm, the two of them could only suppress their urge to slip away.

After all, we can't let Old A lose face!

Gan Xiaoning soon brought over two washbasins and several cups, which looked like mouthwash cups, and placed them on the table.

"The usual procedure, I don't need to explain it, right?"

Gao Cheng looked at Jackie Chan provocatively, a confident smile on his face.

Today he has a whole battalion backing him up, so he's not holding back at all.

"No need, let's begin."

Jackie Chan stood up boldly, without the slightest hint of timidity.

"Okay, Xiao Ning, Tie Jun, bring the wine. Xiao Shuai, give him a bottle opener," Gao Cheng immediately instructed.

"It's too much trouble to use a bottle opener."

Jackie Chan bent down, picked up a case of beer with one hand, and slammed it onto the table.

Gao Cheng thought Jackie Chan would open the bottle with a bottle opener or pry it open with chopsticks, so he didn't pay much attention. He took the bottle of beer that Bai Tiejun handed him and took out a spare bottle opener.

Jackie Chan's team was faster.

He violently tore open the box with two quick rips and took out a bottle of beer.

He held the bottle in his left hand and pinched the bottle neck with his right.

"Pop~"

A crisp sound.

Jackie Chan actually used his thumb to break off the beer bottle cap, and this amazing "bottle opener" technique stunned everyone on the spot.

"Goodness, you're trying to pull off some amazing tricks with me now."

Gao Cheng was so impressed by Jackie Chan's performance that he felt his scalp tingle, and unwilling to admit defeat, he decided to give it a try himself.

When I tried to pry the bottle cap off with my thumb, the sharp edge hurt my hand, and I couldn't even budge it because of the small edge.

Gao Cheng winced in pain, but wisely chose to give up trying again.

I won't let myself suffer like this!

Opening a beer bottle with your bare hands looks simple, but it's actually quite difficult.

Jackie Chan stunned everyone with his amazing skill, easily stealing the spotlight at the drinking party by pouring all the opened beer bottles into a basin.

A bottle of beer was poured down in a gulp, barely covering the bottom of the basin.

Keep going!

Bottle after bottle was opened, the pale yellow beer gurgling into the basin, and the beer lines in the two bottles began to rise slowly.

Twelve bottles.

After pouring out twelve bottles of beer, the basin was finally filled to the brim.

"Alright, Company Commander, tell me what to do."

Jackie Chan said generously.

"Xiao Ning, Xiao Shuai, Tie Jun."

"arrive!"

Gao Cheng called out three names, and Gan Xiaoning and the other two stood up and answered.

"I'll put up three, you put up three, let's see who finishes this pot of wine first."

Once Gao Cheng explained the rules, Jackie Chan remained as calm as a rock. Ma Xiaoshuai and the other two were completely bewildered, their faces a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

Gao Cheng exuded a powerful aura from the very beginning, leading Ma Xiaoshuai and the other two to believe that it was a one-on-one fight between Gao Cheng and Jackie Chan.

As bystanders, the three of them worked incredibly hard.

Unexpectedly, after everything was settled, Gao Cheng suddenly made a sharp turn, stepped back, and threw the three of them into the pit.

Looking at the large basin full of beer, Ma Xiaoshuai and his two companions were on the verge of tears.

It's not that I can't drink it.

Drinking it this way is too strong and makes me feel unwell afterwards.

The more you drink, the faster you get drunk; this is something all drinkers know.

They wanted to run away like Lao Ma, but it was an order from their superior, Gao Cheng. They had nowhere to run and had no choice but to bite the bullet and go.

Meanwhile, Xu Sanduo and Cheng Cai on the other side were also trembling with fear.

Although drinking beer from a basin is not unusual, it is an old trick used in military gatherings to compete in drinking, but that is a duel between experts.

And the two of them are little Karami.

Both Xu Sanduo and Cheng Cai are pretty much the same; they can drink one or two bottles and then pass out after three or four. Their alcohol tolerance isn't that high.

If someone were to quickly drink a basin of beer like that, they'd probably end up lying under the table on the spot.

"No problem, let's begin."

However, Jackie Chan showed no fear and accepted Gao Cheng's move without hesitation.

"Okay, then get in position, pick up the cup."

Gao Cheng, ever the cunning one, slipped away and stood between the two teams, acting as referee.

Ma Xiaoshuai, his two companions, Cheng Cai, and Xu Sanduo each took a mouthwash cup, intending to use the cups to scoop out the liquid when they started fighting.

This way of drinking is faster than chugging, and drinking quickly also makes it easier to get drunk.

Seeing that only Jackie Chan didn't have a cup, Gao Cheng took one and handed it to him, saying, "Here, take this, get ready and we'll begin."

"I don't need it. Real men don't use this stuff."

Jackie Chan, with an air of magnanimity, refused the cup.

"Okay, that's impressive."

Gao Cheng didn't know how Jackie Chan drank, nor did he want to ask anymore. Now Manxing was impatient and only wanted to get Jackie Chan drunk.

"Everything's ready, set!"

Gao Cheng really had the air of a referee. He raised his hand high, and the moment he shouted "start," he slammed his hand down like a knife.

Ma Xiaoshuai, Bai Tiejun, and Gan Xiaoning are a bit timid, but they all have a strong desire to win.

In order not to embarrass Company Commander Gao Cheng, the three of them immediately started scooping water from the basin with cups the moment they shouted "start!" and drank it down in one gulp.

Drinking from a glass doesn't cause bubbles to get stuck in your throat, and it's much faster than drinking from a bottle.

Except for cyclone inhalation!

With Ma Xiaoshuai and his two companions drinking so enthusiastically, Xu Sanduo and Cheng Cai's competitive spirit was also activated, and they all grabbed their glasses and started scooping up beer to drink.

Competition is everywhere in the military, whether it's marching, singing, or drinking.

Once it starts, there will be a clear winner and loser.

However, when Xu Sanduo and Cheng Cai were forced by circumstances to each scoop up a cup and prepare to drink it down, Jackie Chan held their hands down.

"You guys can't hold your liquor, don't force yourselves. Just save this one and drink it slowly, just a token toast. It's a banquet, you can't just stand there and watch, can you?"

Jackie Chan's words left Cheng Cai and Xu Sanduo bewildered, and Gao Cheng and the others completely unable to understand them.

but.

They understood quickly.

"As for the rest, leave it to me. I can handle it all by myself."

Jackie Chan, with his boldness and arrogance, made a threatening statement in front of Gao Cheng, then picked up a basin, put his mouth to the rim, and began to drink it in large gulps.

"Gurgle gurgle..."

Jackie Chan's drinking speed is incredibly fast, even more terrifying than a tornado chugging a bottle.

"this……"

Gao Cheng was completely dumbfounded.

He stared blankly at Jackie Chan, mouth agape, completely motionless.

"My goodness, is this really that exaggerated?"

Ma Xiaoshuai and his two companions, who were originally in a hurry to drink, were stunned by Jackie Chan's fierce drinking, and completely forgot to drink the wine in their hands.

Even the soldiers of other reconnaissance companies nearby were attracted by Jackie Chan's madness, which quickly spread throughout the entire battalion.

Their eyes were all wide open.

This basin can hold twelve bottles of beer! The old rule in the army is to use a teacup to scoop out the beer; no one has ever drunk directly from the basin.

Twelve bottles of beer are equivalent to twelve pounds of water. Can my stomach handle drinking this much?

Everyone was shocked and extremely curious.

Driven by intense curiosity, Ma Xiaoshuai and his two companions watched quietly, Gao Cheng stared blankly, and the entire reconnaissance battalion waited patiently.

The once noisy and bustling banquet venue suddenly became incredibly quiet at this moment.

All the sound has disappeared!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jackie Chan gulped down an entire basin of beer in one go, like a whale sucking up water.

It opened everyone's eyes to what it meant to down an entire case of beer in one gulp.

Others can drink by the bottle and it's considered impressive, but Jackie Chan drinks by the case.

That's definitely an exaggeration!

In just a few seconds, the entire bowl of beer disappeared.

"Thump~"

Jackie Chan turned the empty bowl upside down to show that there wasn't a drop of wine left, then placed the bowl on the table and let out a long, thick burp.

"Okay~"

A deafening roar of cheers and applause erupted at that moment.

Jackie Chan won over hundreds of men in the entire reconnaissance battalion with just one gulp of liquor, and no one dared to challenge him.

He can drink alcohol and he can fight.

This is the hallmark of this special era!

"I can't compare, I really can't compare."

Gao Cheng, who was so confident just moments before, was immediately deflated by Jackie Chan.

He said, completely convinced, "You little bastard, I admit defeat. I really can't outdrink you, Jackie Chan. You can't play like this."

Is that drinking? You're pouring it out, like a big sack that you open and pour in, like a bottomless pit that can't be filled.

Even our camp's water truck can't load water as fast as you.

Gao Cheng was beaten so badly that he raised the white flag and surrendered on the spot, and Ma Xiaoshuai and the others also gave up immediately.

They put down the cups they were holding.

Everyone else had already finished drinking from the bowls, and I was drinking from a small cup one cup at a time. It was so embarrassing that I didn't have the face to continue drinking.

They were truly outclassed by Jackie Chan, completely subdued on the spot.

but.

Although Jackie Chan had outdrunk him in drinking, Gao Cheng wasn't completely convinced; he wanted to get his revenge in other ways.

Back then, I was just the company commander of a reconnaissance company, and I got badly beaten by the Old A team during an exercise.

He was replaced by more than a dozen people.

Gao Cheng has never forgotten the words Yuan Lang said when he was captured.

Even though Jackie Chan's heroic performance saved him from a crushing defeat, Gao Cheng has been secretly gritting his teeth all these years, vowing to get his revenge.

Now he has been promoted to deputy battalion commander of the division's reconnaissance battalion, and the soldiers under his command are stronger than before.

Previously, it only gathered the elites of the entire regiment; now it gathers the elites of the entire division. Any one of them is a top-notch fighter who can be named throughout the entire division.

This gave Gao Cheng enough confidence to get revenge on Old A.

However, there haven't been any drills with Old A lately, and Gao Cheng's long-cherished wish has remained unfulfilled, making him increasingly frustrated as time goes by.

Now that Jackie Chan and the other two have arrived, Gao Cheng has finally seized his opportunity.

Although Jackie Chan and his two companions were sent out from the Seventh Company, they are now full-fledged members of the Old A team, representing the highest level of strength in the Old A team.

If we can beat those three, it's the same as beating Old A.

That's what Takashiro thinks.

That's what we did.

So he suggested to Jackie Chan, "You can't outdrink me, you're such a beast, but when it comes to other things, you guys might not be able to compete."

"Aren't you guys in the A-Team all pretty awesome? Coincidentally, I have a few guys in my battalion who're decent marksmen. Why don't you find a sniper and we can have a little impromptu match?"

Despite his seemingly carefree and easygoing nature, Gao Cheng is actually quite meticulous when it comes to doing things.

He knew that no one else could compare to Jackie Chan, whether it was fighting or a contest of strength, his men were no match for him.

With the equipment provided by Xu Sanduo, a master who can do hundreds of abdominal pole rotations, the equipment is also available.

Even physical training equipment would have a hard time beating Xu Sanduo!

The only chance he could win was to compete with Jackie Chan in marksmanship.

Jackie Chan's machine gun control is very stable, as Gao Cheng is well aware of. However, Jackie Chan is only good with machine guns; he may not be as good with sniper rifles.

The main reason is that Jackie Chan never fired a sniper rifle during his time with the Steel Seventh Company.

Gao Cheng didn't believe that Jackie Chan was so well-rounded, excelling in every aspect, like an octagonal warrior without any flaws.

Furthermore.

Gao Cheng was actually being a little modest; the men under his command weren't exactly known for their marksmanship.

He was a sharpshooter who had won championships in various events, including precision shooting and rapid reaction shooting, in the division-wide shooting competition.

It was precisely because his subordinates were so capable that Gao Cheng had the confidence to take the initiative to launch a challenge.

"A sniper?"

Jackie Chan saw through Gao Cheng's ulterior motives, realizing that Gao Cheng was deliberately trying to challenge him by finding his weaknesses, thinking that his sniping skills were very poor.

He smiled and said, "Okay, no problem. Let's have a sniper rifle contest."

My side is a special forces unit, after all. If I personally take action, it would seem like I'm bullying you. Even if it's Xu Sanduo, it would be difficult for your people to win.

Okay, I'll send the weakest one. He's not from the regular A squad, he's just a cook who cooked for the A brigade for a year.

"If your men can beat him, it's not too late for me to step in later."

Jackie Chan's words were very arrogant, but since he was part of the A-team, his words seemed quite reasonable; that's just how it is.

The elites handpicked by the entire army can't beat the top fighters selected by your entire division.

Then there's a big problem with the system!

Unless Gao Cheng recruits a few top talents this year, like Jackie Chan when he first joined the army, sweeping through veterans from all walks of life with his extraordinary abilities.

"Cook? Who's that?" Gao Cheng couldn't understand.

There were only three people with Jackie Chan, so Jackie Chan is definitely not a cook.

Xu Sanduo couldn't be it either.

Although Cheng Cai was a bit of a scoundrel, Gao Cheng was well aware of his abilities, after all, he was someone Gao Cheng had trained from the recruits.

I wouldn't say I know them inside and out, but I at least have some understanding of them.

Jackie Chan didn't answer Gao Cheng, but instead gave the order directly: "Cheng Cai, the company commander is in the mood to play some games. Go up and play a few rounds with his men."

Jackie Chan's sudden mention of Cheng Cai's name surprised Gao Cheng, Bai Tiejun, and the others.

Cheng Cai was completely bewildered!

"I??"

Cheng Cai pointed at himself in astonishment, then said with a wry smile and a lack of confidence, "The ones the deputy battalion commander mentioned are passable; they must all be top marksmen. I... I guess I'll pass."

"What's wrong, are you scared?"

Jackie Chan deliberately lowered his expression and stared at Cheng Cai without any emotion.

This was an opportunity that Jackie Chan specifically created for Cheng Cai, allowing him to demonstrate his abilities and gain Gao Cheng's recognition of his strength.

Once we fully acknowledge Cheng Cai's abilities, we can get together for a drink and let bygones be bygones.

Gao Cheng may seem cold on the outside, but he's warm-hearted. He's not that difficult to deal with.

"It's not that I'm scared. I've been in the mess hall for almost a year and haven't done target practice. I've almost forgotten what it feels like. What if, what if we lose? It would be a disgrace to the Old A."

Cheng Cai smiled awkwardly, feeling embarrassed, but he was genuinely unsure of himself.

But Jackie Chan, through his keen observation skills, saw in Cheng Cai's eyes a strong desire—a desire to touch a gun and shoot targets.

To know.

Cheng Cai was determined to become a sniper. He had been carrying a wooden gun around since he was a child, and his love for sniper rifles was ingrained in his bones.

For someone so passionate about sniper rifles, going more than a year without shooting would be an excruciating torment, while hearing about others shooting would be an irresistible temptation.

Jackie Chan knew Cheng Cai was definitely capable, because he was one of the very few people who had already figured out the threshold of gun control on his own.

Therefore, Jackie Chan didn't try to persuade Cheng Cai, not wanting to waste his breath. He simply forced him to do it, which was the simplest and quickest way.

"Chengcai, answer me immediately, what is a soldier's duty?" Jackie Chan shouted.

"Reporting, obeying orders!" Cheng Cai replied.

"Then why aren't you going?" Jackie Chan glared at him.

"receive!"

Cheng Cai was startled and immediately stood up and saluted.

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