Zhou Weiguo forced a stiff smile, his lips twitching as he asked, "Captain Lei, you know me?" He paused, a look of reminiscence washing over his face, and continued, "This abdominal wound is nothing, just a scratch; it’s no trouble. After the Battle of Nanjing, we led our unit in guerrilla warfare around this area. Later, we were cornered by a frantic Japanese Army encirclement. My unit was wiped out, and it was Xu Hu who risked his life to escort me through the breakout... Thankfully, we ran into Captain Xu and his men, and we’ve been with them ever since."
Leitao’s brows knit together, his eyes filled with concern and respect. "Your ferocity on the battlefield has long been legendary in our circles; how could I not know you? It is truly a blessing to have linked up with you, but you must not take this wound lightly."
Xu Hu stood nearby, his eyes rimmed with red, his voice thick with emotion. "Captain Lei, our commander was struck by stray fire from the Japanese Army while covering our retreat. If not for him, we would all have been lost back there." He took a deep breath, steadying himself. "The commander was always the first to charge, leaving the hope of survival to us. Even wounded, he fought the Japanese Army for a long time until he finally collapsed from exhaustion."
Chapter 246