273. Lu Company Commander

The two approaching figures, one tall and one short, looked like soldiers, dressed in identical military attire and carrying guns.

At first, Lu Li was somewhat on guard, but his apprehension eased as they drew closer and he got a clear view of their outfits.

Their earthy yellow uniforms were heavily worn, with straw shoes on their feet and their weapons wrapped in dirty cloth strips.

Amidst their rustic appearance, there was a hint of seriousness; these were warriors from his hometown, not those drug-fueled killing beasts.

Yet, when they got a clear look at each other's faces, the atmosphere suddenly became very strange.

The shorter soldier was stout and young, as robust as a calf.

His eyes, wide as an ox's, stared in disbelief and he blurted out, "Company Commander, this, this..."

He looked at Lu Li, then at his own "Company Commander," with an incredulous expression on his face.