76: Chapter 76 Multiple crimes, execution!
Just as the atmosphere in the Canteen froze to the freezing point, and everyone was waiting to see how the instructors would handle it, a more oppressive aura swept in from the doorway.
"Have you made enough trouble!"
The voice was not loud, but it seemed to carry immense weight, instantly drowning out all the noise.
Everyone looked towards the sound, and Company Commander Zhou Hailong had appeared in the Canteen.
His eyes were like an eagle's as he scanned the entire room.
An invisible, murderous aura permeated the air, and the temperature in the Canteen seemed to drop by several degrees.
"Company Commander!"
Instructor Ma Zhe and the other instructors' expressions changed drastically. Almost like a reflex, they straightened their backs and simultaneously saluted with a standard military salute.
The person who arrived was none other than Company Commander Zhou Hailong!
Those students who were still gathered around watching the commotion were struck by this aura, scared out of their wits, and scattered in all directions.
Some upperclassmen who didn't understand the situation were frightened by this display and hurriedly pulled nearby freshmen aside to ask in hushed tones.
"Who... who is this person? His aura is too terrifying..."
"Shh! Keep your voice down! Do you have a death wish!"
The freshman who was asked turned pale, keeping their voice lower than a mosquito's buzz.
"He is the overall person in charge of our military training camp, Company Commander Zhou Hailong!"
"He is a living Yama who kills without blinking! On the first day of camp, right in front of all of us, he personally executed several troublemakers!"
"Hissβ"
Sounds of gasping for air rose one after another.
When everyone looked at Company Commander Zhou Hailong again, their eyes had shifted from awe to bone-deep fear.
However, Murong Zhe acted as if he had seen a savior. Holding his swollen face, he cast a resentful yet smug glance at Qin Feng.
"Qin Feng, Company Commander Zhou is here! You're dead!"
He intentionally lowered his voice and said smugly.
"He cannot tolerate any sand in his eyes. You committed violence in public and incited a crowd to cause trouble; just wait to be skinned alive!"
The group of "Swallow Villa" idiots behind him also instantly perked up.
Each one of them was arrogant, putting on a face ready to watch a good show.
"More than just skinned alive? I think there's an eighty percent chance he'll be executed!"
"That's right, in a wartime state, beating a comrade and inciting a disturbance are serious crimes!"
"He deserves it! Who told him not to know his place and dare to offend our Youchu and Senior Murong."
"Just wait and see how he dies!"
"This kind of person should be dragged to The Little Black Room and locked up until the military training ends!"
"Great, finally someone can deal with him!"
Vicious curses buzzed in the ears like flies.
Shen Youchu felt that she had regained control of the situation. She walked up to Qin Feng, straightened her posture again, and said in a condescending tone:
"Qin Feng, the Company Commander is here, and your death has arrived. However..."
She changed the subject, a smug smile appearing on her face.
"Considering that you've been licking my boots for three years, I'll give you one last chance."
"Now, immediately, kneel down and apologize to me and A-Zhe. I might consider saying a few good words for you in front of the Company Commander to spare your dog life."
She paused, her eyes filled with a trace of contempt.
"Of course, the death penalty can be avoided, but you won't escape punishment."
"From now on, you must continue to be my bootlicker, and you must give me ten thousand yuan in living expenses every month."
"This is your only way to survive."
These words made Qin Feng laugh.
He didn't know if Shen Youchu's cerebellum was fully developed or where she got the confidence to say such things.
For the first time, Qin Feng felt a deep sense of confusion about this world.
Could it be that the people here all have such strange thought processes? Each one so bafflingly confident?
If that's the case... then that's really great!
If the enemies are all such idiots, then farming military merit will be too easy!
Seeing that Qin Feng was not only unafraid but actually laughing, Shen Youchu's anger burned even brighter.
She felt her authority had been challenged and immediately gave Murong Zhe a look.
Murong Zhe understood immediately and hurriedly leaned forward, whispering with a sinister tone:
"Qin Feng, don't be ungrateful!"
"If Company Commander Zhou finds out you hit me and caused a scene in the Canteen, do you think you can survive?"
"When I add fuel to the fire and say a few words, it'll be enough to execute you several times over!"
He pointed at Shen Youchu and continued:
"Now, Youchu has already given you a way out; this is your only path to survival! Kneel down and apologize quickly, and agree to her conditions! Otherwise, even the gods can't save you!"
"Is that so?"
The smile on the corner of Qin Feng's mouth grew colder.
Amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, not only did he show no fear, but he even adjusted his collar.
The next second.
He took a step and walked straight towards Company Commander Zhou Hailong.
"Holy crap!"
Murong Zhe was stunned and said in disbelief: "Is this kid Qin Feng going to his death?"
Soon, Shen Youchu's best friends also widened their eyes, feeling as if they had seen a ghost.
"No way, no way, what is this bootlicker Qin Feng doing? Throwing himself into the net?"
"Very likely, he must know he can't escape, so he's going to surrender voluntarily to beg for leniency."
"Wow! This bootlicker is so calculating. When he can't win, he pulls this."
"Don't panic, look, Company Commander Zhou doesn't look too happy. I think Qin Feng is in trouble."
...
Under the watchful eyes of everyone.
Qin Feng's pace was steady and powerful, his posture as straight as a pine, and every step seemed to land on the heartbeats of the crowd.
Finally, he stopped three steps away from Company Commander Zhou Hailong.
"Clap!"
A crisp sound of standing at attention.
Immediately following was a standard, impeccable military salute.
"Report, Company Commander!"
Qin Feng's voice was loud like a bell, full of penetration, instantly drowning out all the sounds in the Canteen.
"I, Qin Feng! Am willing to accept the mission you assigned earlier!"
The entire Canteen was silent.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
What is Qin Feng doing?
Is he crazy?
What the hell kind of mission?
What is he saying?
Shen Youchu and the others' smiles froze, and they couldn't help but look at each other.
This... what is going on?
Why is it not the same as expected!
Shouldn't he be scared out of his wits, kneeling and begging for mercy?
Why did he take the initiative to run over and report to the Company Commander? Reporting what mission?
Company Commander Zhou Hailong's sharp gaze rested on Qin Feng for a moment, then shifted to Instructor Ma Zhe, with no joy or anger visible on his face.
Actually, he had been hiding in the dark and had seen everything that happened in the Canteen clearly.
The reason he only came out now was that he wanted to give Qin Feng a chance to make a clean break with the rotten people and things of the past.
Now, the timing was just right.
Company Commander Zhou Hailong deliberately stiffened his face and asked in a cold voice:
"Instructor Ma Zhe, I ask you, according to wartime regulations, what is the punishment for causing a disturbance in the military camp Canteen?"
Instructor Ma Zhe immediately stood at attention and replied: "Report, Company Commander! Depending on the severity, half a day in The Little Black Room!"
The freshmen, upon hearing "The Little Black Room"!
All felt their scalps go numb!
And for half a day!
This is simply not something an ordinary person can endure.
Company Commander Zhou Hailong nodded and continued to ask: "Then, what is the punishment for malicious slander and framing a comrade?"
Instructor Ma Zhe's voice became even louder: "Report, Company Commander! This is an act of shaking military morale, the crime is increased by one degree! Can be punished with one month of forced labor and a notification of criticism throughout the entire army!"
The surrounding students had already started whispering, and their eyes looking at Qin Feng were full of sympathy.
It's over now, this Qin Feng is completely finished!
The corners of Murong Zhe and Shen Youchu's mouths were about to reach their ears.
They seemed to have already seen the miserable end of Qin Feng being taken away, losing all face.
This is the consequence of offending our "Swallow Villa"!
Even if you kneel down to admit your mistake now, it's too late!
The next second.
Company Commander Zhou Hailong's eyes became even colder.
"Then, what is the punishment for twisting the truth, making false accusations, and attempting to confuse the public?!"
Instructor Ma Zhe took a deep breath and roared out the answer that made everyone's liver and gall split in terror.
"Report, Company Commander! This is a major taboo in wartime! It is tantamount to treason! The crime is unforgivable!"
Company Commander Zhou Hailong nodded slowly.
Finally, he concluded in a tone like a sentencing:
"Very good!"
"Cumulative punishment, in my opinion..."
"Execution!"
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