32: Chapter 32 Two Pieces of Advice 32: Chapter 32 Two Pieces of Advice Cui Bo’s way of thinking is beyond the understanding of ordinary people.
Gao Yang consoled himself with this reason in his heart and then pointing to the gun in Cui Bo’s hand, he said, “Which is more important to you, your life or that thing?”
Rabbit shone his gun in front of Gao Yang as if presenting a treasure, proudly declaring, “Of course, my life is more important, but losing it is about the same as taking my life—it’s pretty much the same thing.
Look, just look, a Dragunov, brand spanking new.
It’s definitely fired less than two thousand rounds.
I spent half a year’s salary on it, four thousand, four thousand US dollars!”
“You didn’t come out earlier because you were getting this gun?”
I hid the gun in the bedroom.
I was in the utility room on the rooftop fetching something when I heard the gunfire and screaming from the restaurant.
I only glanced once and saw people coming upstairs.
I didn’t dare to come out, nor did I have time to grab the gun, or else I wouldn’t be so passive now.
Sigh, I wish I had prepared the gun sooner.”
Gao Yang felt powerless.
He thought Rabbit was beyond help, shook his head, and walked over to the window to take a look, only to find that the restaurant where Cui Bo had hidden was already unrecognizably damaged.
Mortar shells aren’t ideal for destroying buildings, but Cui Bo’s restaurant wasn’t any kind of fortification.
After dozens of shells were thrown over, the entire second floor of the restaurant had collapsed.
The first floor seemed relatively intact, but considering the thick smoke billowing out of the restaurant, the situation inside didn’t look good.
Gao Yang stood by the window, shook his head, and said, “Rabbit, your restaurant has collapsed.
Aren’t you going to check it out?”
Cui Bo walked to the window, took one glance, and then turned away, shaking his head as he said, “That’s not my restaurant.
I’m just a chef there.
Ah, I’d rather not look.
The boss was a good man, but someone blew his head off with one shot.
I got along with everyone in there, and just like that, they’re gone.
I really can’t take it, I won’t look.”
It wasn’t long before the shelling stopped.
Gao Yang saw four or five people stumbling out of the restaurant, but at that moment, the gunfire point opposite the restaurant, which had been suppressed, started a massacre against these defenseless survivors.
Several guns fired at once, taking down the first few to emerge.
Upon witnessing this scene, Fedor, with a grave expression, said sternly, “It’s time for you to leave, before the government forces arrive.”
Gao Yang also sensed a dire situation.
He had killed several people from the government’s side earlier while trying to rescue Cui Bo.
If the government forces overran their position, they would certainly seek revenge.
Gao Yang nodded and said, “You’re right, it is time to leave.
Brauchitsch, I hope you’ll come with us.
At the very least, let’s get out of here for now.
It’s too dangerous to stay.”
Fedor smiled, shook his head, and said, “In 1947, the owner of this place gave me a job.
He was a kind British old man who didn’t mind that I was German.
Since then, I’ve been here.
Later, he bequeathed the store to me as an inheritance.
Now I am old and don’t have many days left.
Before I die, I want to leave the store intact for Malik, who has taken care of me for many years.
Of course, you should know by now, with all I’ve said, I just want to tell you that I am not leaving.
I’m not going anywhere.”
Gao Yang was growing agitated, raising his voice involuntarily, “What are you thinking?
Staying here is tantamount to a death sentence.
Why insist on throwing your life away?
You could avoid leaving the city and just stay elsewhere for a few days, couldn’t you?
Once things settle, you could come back.
After all, even if you stay, you can’t prevent anything!”
Bob was nodding in agreement, “Exactly, Mr.
Brauchitsch, Gao Yang’s suggestion is good.
I think you should listen to him.
No matter where you want to go, my father can help.
The airport hasn’t been locked down yet.
If we wait any longer, we might really be trapped.”
Fedor shook his head, saying, “If this place is intact, it will be left to Malik as my legacy.
If it’s destroyed, then this will be my grave.
Thanks for your kindness, but please forgive an old man’s stubbornness.
Time is short, you need to move on.
Hey, there’s still a chance for things to turn around, you see, there’s someone coming to help.”
Gao Yang followed Fedor’s pointing finger and saw a large group of opposition forces charging over.
It looked like a new round of fighting had begun, and unsurprisingly, the attackers were again mercenaries from the opposition.
As those people reached the street corner and started assaulting the building across from the restaurant, the machine gunner who had previously coordinated well with Gao Yang staggered out of the restaurant’s rubble and immediately set up his machine gun to start firing.
Fedor exclaimed dramatically, “Wow, that machine gunner actually survived.
Looks like he’s good at preserving himself.
I bet he’s a veteran.”
Seeing a new twist in the battle, Gao Yang was no longer in a hurry to leave.
He needed to see how things would unfold.
For some reason, the government forces’ artillery support failed to follow up in time.
When the opposition forces broke into the building, not a single explosion was heard.
Seeing that the opposition attack was going smoothly, Fedor nodded repeatedly, “Very good, very good.
It looks like I really don’t need to leave.
If I’m not wrong, they must have launched an attack on the mortar position as well.
It seems that the opposition isn’t too stupid after all.”
Cui Bo dismissed them with disdain, “These opposition forces have nothing, where do they get the money to hire mercenaries?
I bet there’s definitely the hand of the US government in this, don’t forget, the US government hates Gaddafi to death.”
Bob shrugged, his expression saying ‘you got it right’, “Obviously, you’re right.
If the US government doesn’t take this opportunity to get rid of Gaddafi, that would be surprising.
Of course, there are also the French or people from other countries involved in this.”
Fedor sighed and said, “From a personal standpoint, I dislike Gaddafi.
He has made everyone here illiterate.
I can’t even find the books I need, but I hate war even more, very much so.
Therefore, no matter who wins, as long as it can end swiftly, that’s good.”
While they were talking, Malik also came up to the second floor.
He was still a bit nervous, holding an AK47 that Cui Bo had brought back, with his finger on the trigger, and the sharp-eyed Gao Yang noticed that the safety was off.
Gao Yang hurriedly stepped forward, turned off the safety on the gun, and then took it from Malik’s hands.
It was then that Malik apologized with a sheepish smile, “Sorry, Rabbit taught me earlier, but I forgot.
I saw that you guys didn’t come down, so I came up to check.”
“Ah, you’ve come at the right time, Malik.
I think you should leave with Rabbit and the rest.
It’s chaotic now; you can go home first.
I have written my will, you can take my will and the contract and leave.
Come back after it’s stable, of course, that’s if this shop still exists.”
Malik was stunned for a moment before asking in confusion, “Leave?
No, no, I’m not going anywhere, unless you leave, sir.”
Gao Yang really wanted to help Fedor and Malik leave, but he couldn’t do much himself; it depended on whether Bob and his father were willing to help.
Thus, Gao Yang looked at Bob, hoping he would step forward and say a few words.
Bob caught Gao Yang’s look and understood, speaking out loudly, “Gentlemen, we have a private plane that can accommodate all the people here without any problem.
Moreover, I believe everyone here, strictly speaking, is a foreigner.
For a foreigner, the best and most correct choice is to leave a country that is at war, no, that is already in a war.
It doesn’t matter where you go, it’s always better than being here.
You have helped us, so now it’s our turn to repay you.
Sorry, that sounds a bit convoluted, but what I mean is that I’m willing to do everything I can to help you leave, it’s that simple.”
Fedor sighed; he didn’t want to leave, but if he didn’t, Malik wouldn’t either.
So Fedor was torn and could only look at Malik, hoping he would make a choice.
After hesitating for a while, Malik still shook his head and said, “I don’t want to leave.
This place is my home now.
If we leave, this place will definitely be looted.
I must stay here to protect it.”
Fedor sighed and said, “You’ve heard them, it seems that Malik’s and my choices are the same.
Thank you for your kindness, but we really can’t leave.
Well, as you have seen, the opposition has the advantage, and they will continue to have it in the future.
No matter who comes to power, they will maintain order, so the danger of staying isn’t that great.”
Seeing that Fedor and Malik had made up their minds, Gao Yang and the others didn’t push further.
Gao Yang handed the 98k back to Fedor with a grave voice, “Thank you for your gun, and even more for your advice.
I hope I haven’t disappointed you.”
Fedor didn’t take the gun, but instead pushed Gao Yang’s hand back, smiling, “Keep it, it’s yours now.
I’m giving it to you, along with that pistol, they’re both yours now.
I think you need them more than I do now.
Most importantly, I hope my gun can be rejuvenated and not be buried with me.
A gun is made to kill.
I won’t spout nonsense about using it to fight for justice or anything like that, my only request is that you can use it to shoot anyone, but please do not aim it at innocent women and children.”
Gao Yang took back the gun and shook hands with Fedor, “Thank you, I promise I won’t disappoint you.”
Fedor nodded and held up two fingers, “Finally, two pieces of advice for you.
First, your marksmanship is very good, extremely good, especially your ability to quickly locate targets and shoot accurately, a rare talent.
So, if you’re not shooting long-range targets, you’d better not use a scope.
Try practicing unaided shooting to extend your range.
On the battlefield, the less you need to rely on, the better for you.
The second piece of advice is the most important.
Please remember, if your enemy is Arab, you’ve already won.
If your comrade is Italian, you’ve already lost.
Don’t ask why; this is my advice to you.”
Cui Bo scratched his head, asking curiously, “What if your comrade is Italian, but you’re fighting against Arabs?”
After a long sigh, Fedor answered solemnly, “You’ll find that you’ve killed all the enemies but lost the war.”
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