Vanguards of the War of Resistance! Let's travel back in time together, classmates!

Volume Two, Chapter 025: Forced to Join the Liangshan Rebels

Several puppet soldiers turned around abruptly, their eyes gleaming at the sight before them. They abandoned their questioning of the students and all bent down to pick up the silver dollars.

"Hey...I...what...what are you saying...why are you throwing things around like this...don't just look at them, pick them up right now..."

In the blink of an eye, Shangguan Yun reached out and pulled out two grenades, pulled the pins, and threw them directly at the fortifications behind him.

Two loud "booms" were heard, and the two Type 14 light machine guns were immediately rendered unusable.

At that moment, several people rushed out of the ditch, a burst of gunfire rang out, and several grenades flew out. The scene was out of control for a moment, with chickens and dogs flying and pedestrians scattering and fleeing.

Shangguan Yun shouted, "Why aren't you making a move yet...?"

The few people who were about to pass through the checkpoint also pulled out their weapons when they saw this, and gunshots rang out. The group of puppet soldiers were even more straightforward. They threw down their guns, lay on the ground with their hands covering their heads, crying and wailing, their tears flowing freely. They were no longer as arrogant and domineering as before.

At the same time, the group exchanged glances, increased their firepower, and charged through the checkpoint with both hands.

The Japanese soldiers in the fortifications were so bewildered by the attack that before they could even understand what was happening, several of them had already rushed across the bridge.

Shangguan Yun casually tossed aside a few grenades, turned around, and rushed into the forest a hundred meters away...

"Boom boom... Ah... Kula... Where did these bandits come from... Baka yarou... Pat pat... Da da da..."

Behind him, all he could hear were the angry roars and resentment of the Japanese soldiers, the sporadic gunfire, and the sound of someone calling to report to the county town...

The green mountains and ancient pines were awe-inspiring, and the Japanese soldiers did not dare to go deep. They fired a few shots behind them and returned to the bridgehead. Then they hurriedly sent someone back to the county town to report the news.

This forest stretches for tens of kilometers, with tall trees and dense foliage. Outsiders who enter cannot distinguish directions and will inevitably get lost after a while.

Shangguan Yun and his men ran as fast as the wind, covering several miles before stopping when the gunshots were no longer heard.

"Wait...can I rest for a bit? I...can't run anymore..." Brother Ban said, leaning against a big tree by the roadside, panting heavily.

Upon hearing this, the group stopped, looked around, and then sat down, panting heavily, on the roadside or on the rocks of the hillside.

A moment later, Miss Song stood up, her body drenched in sweat, her chest heaving. She clasped her hands in a fist and said, "Thank you so much for saving me, gentlemen. I am deeply grateful..."

This was quite something; Shangguan Yun was completely dumbfounded, his mind went blank, and his heart pounded wildly.

However, she quickly returned the courtesy, saying, "Hehe, Miss Song, you flatter me. It was just a small favor, nothing to mention."

If it weren't for Miss Song's rescue last time, my elder sister and my brother would have fallen into the hands of villains. I haven't even had a chance to thank her in person yet. Today's events were just a coincidence. Miss Song, there's no need for thanks, hehe...

“Miss Song, do you still remember us? You saved our lives back then…” Zhu Yanping said with a smile.

Brother Ban also looked like a lecherous pig, drooling profusely.

Miss Song looked closely and realized it was true. She had been too nervous and had been running for her life to notice anything, especially since the group had changed their clothes.

These two were the same two students he had rescued in the woods that day, and he was immediately relieved.

"Hehe, it's our duty as martial arts practitioners to help those in need. You flatter me, sister..."

After exchanging pleasantries, the group gradually became acquainted.

After introducing themselves, it was revealed that Miss Song's two attendants were experts from the stronghold. The shorter one was called Qiao Lei, the one who drove the donkey, and the taller one was called Gong Jun, known as the "Hum and Ha Generals," both highly skilled in martial arts and exceptionally capable.

The teacher, Yang Chao, is a professor at Dandong Women's University. The two people beside him are actually his students: Lu Zhao and her cousin, Liang Shanshan.

After the September 18 Incident, Dandong fell, and the group escaped the clutches of the enemy. They ran all the way to Zhuanghe, where they were harassed by Japanese soldiers. They were rescued by Miss Song and her friends. They learned that the Japanese army had moved to Shanhaiguan and had nowhere to go, so they followed the group from Songjia Village.

The group became increasingly animated as they chatted. When they heard about the Japanese soldiers' atrocities of massacring the entire village of Songshutun in order to capture people, they were all filled with righteous indignation and vowed to never share the same sky with the Japanese.

Gong Jun was burly with sharp eyebrows and fierce eyes. His temperament was quite similar to Min Wenqian's, except that he had a bit of a bandit-like air about him, while Min Wenqian had an aura of righteousness.

Gong Jun stepped forward, patted Min Wenqian on the shoulder, and said, "I wonder what Brother Min and the other heroes plan to do after this, and whether they have a place to stay."

Min Wenqian hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Shangguan Yun, while the others all looked gloomy.

Miss Song, sixteen or seventeen years old, was clever and quick-witted, always observing people's expressions. At this moment, she smiled slightly, as radiant as a peach blossom, "The situation outside is chaotic now. If Brother Shangguan has nowhere to stay, you can come and stay at my Song Family Village for a while. It's not too late to make plans when the situation stabilizes..."

During the chaotic battle just now, the bravery of Shangguan Yun and his companions caught Miss Song's attention. These people were both brave and resourceful, and must have extraordinary abilities. Thus, she immediately decided to recruit them.

Upon hearing this, the group's eyes lit up, and they all looked at Shangguan Yun as if to say, "Isn't this exactly what we want?"

After a moment of contemplation, Shangguan Yun's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly.

"Yes... Miss Song is quite right. The world is in chaos, the country is beset by internal and external troubles, and foreign enemies are invading and being so brutal."

Human life is as cheap as grass, as insignificant as an ant, and its existence is uncertain from morning till night.

"The world is so vast, yet there is nowhere to hide. If we, a mere mortgagor, were to enter the stronghold, we would surely be causing too much trouble..."

Gong Jun laughed loudly from the side, "Hahaha... Brother Shangguan, don't worry. Although Songjia Village has a bad reputation and we are mountain bandits, we are self-reliant and never oppress the good or prey on the villagers."

If you don't believe me, you can ask around and see if what I'm saying is true. These dozens of guns in my Songjiazhai village have never fired a single bullet at the people, nor have they ever robbed a single innocent civilian...

Zhang Zhenfei and the other two nodded. Back in Songshutun, they had often heard people say that the bandits of Songjiazhai were the most righteous, protecting the local area, eliminating evil and keeping the good, and had a good reputation.

Captain Dong of the Locust Army also tried to persuade them, but they refused to be incorporated and even had several conflicts with the Japanese. What I saw today is true.

Shangguan Yun seized the opportunity and said, "In that case, we will humbly trouble you for a few days. If there is anything we can do to help you, please let Miss Song know."

Seeing Shangguan Yun and the others' demeanor, Miss Song smiled sweetly, "Brother Shangguan and all the heroes have done us a great favor, and since you've come from afar, there's nothing we need to ask of you. Please feel free to stay here..."