Leitao was reunited with Li Shuiniu and other Eighth Route Army scouts right under the noses of the Military Statistics agents. They excitedly patted each other on the shoulders, their faces filled with the joy of surviving a disaster and the happiness of a long-awaited reunion. Li Shuiniu tightly grasped Leitao's hand and said, "Brother Lei, thanks to your timely warning, otherwise we would have been in grave danger." Leitao smiled and replied, "Brother Li, we are all our own people; we ought to look out for one another."
Just as they were exchanging warm greetings, the Military Statistics Special Action Team Leader walked over. His gaze swept over Li Shuiniu and the others. Seeing them wearing the uniforms of the Eighth Route Army, his brow furrowed slightly. He then looked at Leitao and asked, "Phantom, are you with the Eighth Route Army? Serving in the Eighth Route Army is a waste of your talent... Come join us in Military Statistics. We have abundant resources and elite troops over there. With a talent like yours, you are bound to achieve great things in Military Statistics, with far more opportunities and room for development than you would ever have in the Eighth Route Army."
Leitao raised his head slightly, his gaze resolute and calm. Without a moment's hesitation, he said, "I am a temporary instructor for a guerrilla detachment under the Eighth Route Army. I will be leaving on my own in a while, as I am accustomed to the life of a lone ranger. But I firmly believe …
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