Chapter 77: Exact Hits When Low, Firestorm When Flus
"This Su Chen is truly cunning!"Watching the scene unfold, Song Linfei, Gao Xiangjun, and the others couldn't help but think.They felt quite relieved that they hadn't rashly joined forces with Gao Qiqiang.Otherwise, their own men might have been trapped too.
But Gao Qiqiang and Zhao Xiong weren't so fortunate!Seeing their men trapped by the fire and relentlessly hunted by crossbows, the two were furious beyond words!"Damn it, Su Chen! Gasoline is such a precious resource — how could you waste it like this?"
"Boss Gao, don't be angry. The rain is heavy; the fire should die down soon," A Biao hurried to comfort him.At this point, Gao Qiqiang had no choice but to grit his teeth and wait for the flames to weaken.Then, their men could storm the hotel and deal with that bastard Su Chen!
Just then, a gunshot rang out!Though distant and muffled by the pouring rain, Gao Qiqiang clearly heard it.Shortly after, among the survivors trapped by the fire, one was instantly shot in the head.
In TV dramas, a bullet to the head often shows just a small blood hole — a dramatized effect.The reality was far more gruesome.The man's head exploded instantly, his body collapsing backward as blood, brain matter, and organs spilled into the rain!
The horrified survivors around him froze, then screamed in terror and quickly retreated.But then came a second and third shot — more heads were blown apart!
"How's my aim, Su?" He Wang cocked the bolt, ejecting the spent shell with a smug grin.
"Not bad, but lacks intimidation," Su Chen grinned, lifting his QBZ rifle and aiming at the trapped survivors below.
"Rat-a-tat-tat…"He pulled the trigger, muzzle flaring as bullets screamed through the air toward the hotel courtyard.In a single burst, Su Chen killed over twenty people!
Keep in mind, the QBZ's magazine holds only thirty rounds.Though the enemies were densely packed, the kill count was terrifying!All thanks to Su Chen's remarkable shooting talent!
"Damn…" Gao Qiqiang, A Biao, Zhao Xiong, and the others all gasped, their eyes wide with shock.They knew Su Chen had a shotgun, but never expected he also had a rifle and sniper rifle!
China's weapon control was strict!Even Gao Qiqiang — a veteran with deep connections — only had a homemade pistol.The best he could get Su Chen was a shotgun.
Where the hell did this bastard get rifles and sniper rifles?!
Not only Gao Qiqiang was stunned; other survivors watching nearby were dumbfounded.All they had were crude weapons like machetes and baseball bats.How could such primitive arms stand against Su Chen's rifles and sniper rifles?!This Su Chen was unbelievably sly!
At this point, Song Linfei and the others felt not just relief but a creeping fear.
"Su, you're being way too wasteful!"Seeing Su Chen's lavish shooting, He Wang almost blurted out in pain.He carefully conserved ammo, using the sniper rifle to pick off the strongest enemies one by one.Not like Su Chen, who fired so liberally!Though his accuracy was high, it was still a waste!
"If we're going to fight, then fight all out — scare them stiff!"Su Chen smiled carefreely and grabbed another magazine.
When poor, precision strikes; when rich, firepower coverage.He had brought back about 300 rounds from the barracks.Even if he emptied two magazines, if it could break Gao Qiqiang's spirit, it was worth it!
"Rat-a-tat-tat…"Gunfire erupted again, and more trapped survivors below fell!
Fortunately, the fire had mostly burned out by now.The remaining survivors risked burns to jump through the flames and escape!They scrambled back to Gao Qiqiang and Zhao Xiong's side, battered and battered.
Looking at his battered men, Gao Qiqiang felt as if his heart was bleeding.After counting, the nearly 200-strong team was now down to about a hundred!
Faced with such heavy losses, Gao Qiqiang, Zhao Xiong, and the others felt utterly helpless.
"Let's… retreat."Gao Qiqiang glanced at the towering, rain-soaked Yuerdun Hotel and spoke bitterly.With so few men left, even if they broke in and took Su Chen, other survivor teams wouldn't let them keep the spoils!Better to retreat and regroup.
The battle had erupted suddenly and ended just as quickly.After Gao Qiqiang's withdrawal, Song Linfei, Gao Xiangjun, and others dispersed.Witnessing the whole event, they all shared the same thought:Don't provoke Su Chen unless absolutely necessary!
Back at the Green Forest Hotel, the survivor leaders sat dejectedly in the conference room, the atmosphere heavy.
Seeing this, Gao Qiqiang sighed and blamed himself."Today's loss is on me."
"Boss Gao, don't say that. Who could have expected that bastard Su Chen to have rifles and sniper rifles?"Zhao Xiong didn't blame Gao but comforted him.
"Yeah, it's all that bastard Su Chen's fault!""He was ruthless — killing so many!"Others grumbled angrily about Su Chen.
When the time seemed right, Gao Qiqiang quickly said,"We suffered heavy losses today. We need to unite, or other teams will definitely target us!"
"Boss Gao's right. I agree to follow you from now on. What about you all?"Zhao Xiong spoke first.
The other leaders hesitated, exchanged looks, then nodded in agreement.After such a blow, and facing ruthless rivals, it was safest to stick with Gao Qiqiang.
Relieved by their consensus, Gao Qiqiang finally relaxed a bit.
"Even though Su Chen's got guns, we still need to figure out a way to get revenge!"Zhao Xiong said angrily.
"Right, for supplies or revenge — we have to get him!"Others echoed, unable to swallow the grudge.