The young man approached with an aggressive manner and an arrogant attitude, staring fiercely at Wang Chao as if he was ready to interrogate him.
Wang Chao and Zhou Xinghe frowned as they witnessed this scene.
"Who the hell do you think you are, speaking to my boss in that tone?" Zhou Xinghe retorted unhappily.
However, before he could finish speaking, Old Five and the other veterans immediately stepped forward, blocking Wang Chao and Zhou Xinghe.
"Sheng Anhe, this matter has nothing to do with them. If you have any issues, deal with me!" Big Brother said with a stern voice.
This young man's name was Sheng Anhe. Although he was young, he had a powerful background and had already attained the position of a minor commander. He couldn't be underestimated.
Big Brother was worried that Wang Chao and Zhou Xinghe, two well-meaning young men, would get involved in their troubles, which was why he intervened.
Zhou Xinghe wanted to say something, but Old Five held him back and whispered, "Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhou, we appreciate your help, but this matter is not something you should be involved in. Please refrain from interfering any further."
"That's right, Mr. Wang. This is a grudge between Sheng Anhe and us. You should leave now, or else the consequences will be unimaginable," Old Two added in a low voice.
Old Three and Old Four wore gloomy expressions as they stared at Sheng Anhe, their eyes filled with fear.
Zhou Xinghe raised an eyebrow, wanting to say something, but Wang Chao pulled him aside.
"Boss, are we really not going to intervene?" Zhou Xinghe asked, puzzled.
"Let's assess the situation first," Wang Chao said calmly.
Without understanding the full story, it was difficult for him to determine who was right or wrong.
They needed to remain calm, observe the situation, and then make a decision.
Helplessly, Zhou Xinghe had no choice but to restrain himself.
Big Brother sighed with relief when he saw Wang Chao and Zhou Xinghe move to the side. He stared at Sheng Anhe and said, "Sheng Anhe, whatever grudge you have with us, take it up with me and spare the others!"
"Take it up with us? Hahaha, Ren Zhenguo, you've become so audacious. How dare you speak to me with that tone? Do you want to lose your limbs as well?" Sheng Anhe replied coldly.
As he spoke, a group of soldiers wearing silver battle armor appeared behind him.
Over thirty silver-armored soldiers stood in formation, emitting an oppressive aura.
Each of them had piercing gazes, exuding a terrifying bloodlust, their momentum overwhelming.
Their appearance swept through the area, causing everyone present to tremble in fear.
"Silver-armored soldiers?"
"I heard that Sir Sikong has a super squad dressed in silver battle armor, known as the 13th Silver Galaxy Squad!"
"They are like an unstoppable silver river, engulfing all enemies. They're fiercely formidable, known as the Invincible Galaxy. Could it be them?"
"Now, these five beggars are in trouble."
Feeling the presence of this group, the people around the breakfast shop were completely shocked.
They looked at Sheng Anhe and his group with a mix of fear and admiration.
At the same time, they looked at Wang Chao, Ren Zhenguo, and the others with a sense of schadenfreude, thinking that they were surely in for a rough time.
When Big Brother and the other four veterans heard Sheng Anhe's words, their expressions turned grim.
After witnessing the fearful gazes from the crowd, Sheng Anhe's expression turned even more smug as he coldly stared at Ren Zhenguo and the others, reprimanding them, "Ren Zhenguo, none of you have the right to install prosthetics without our approval!"
"Now, immediately remove the prosthetics!"
His tone was icy, pressing and menacing.
"Sheng Anhe, we have already submitted our resignation letters. We no longer belong to your jurisdiction. Where we go and what we do are our own choices. You have no right to interfere," Ren Zhenguo said through gritted teeth, his voice deep and resolute. "A rabbit may bite when it's cornered. You better not push us too far."
Smack!
Sheng Anhe's gaze turned cold as he slapped Ren Zhenguo's face directly. "So, I've pushed you too far? What can you do about it?"
"Ren Zhenguo, do you think submitting your resignation letters is enough?"
"Without my approval, you will forever remain part of the field unit. Every move you make must be reported to me, and anything you do requires my consent."
Ren Zhenguo was slapped, his face reddened from the pain. It stung intensely, but he didn't become enraged. He simply clenched his teeth and stared at Sheng Anhe. "What do you want?"
"You obtained these prosthetics through illegal means, breaking the law. Your crimes are unforgivable. I will send you to a military court for trial!" Sheng Anhe sneered.
Upon hearing this, Ren Zhenguo and the others' expressions froze. They clenched their fists, gritted their teeth, but had no means to retaliate. Their hearts were filled with despair.
If Sheng Anhe pinned this accusation on them, they would never be able to turn the situation around. They might even carry a lifetime of infamy, subjected to public scorn and eternal disgrace.
Old Two, Old Three, Old Four, and Old Five were filled with anger and fury.
"Sheng Anhe, you've gone too far!"
"Sheng Anhe, this is retaliation!"
"Damn it, Sheng Anhe, you beast! We have already fallen to this state, and yet you still add insult to injury. I'll kill you!"
Old Two, Old Three, and Old Four were furious, cursing relentlessly.
Old Five, with his intense blue mechanical eyes, glared at Sheng Anhe and said angrily, "Sheng Anhe, you're deliberately tormenting us!"
"A year ago, we ruined your good fortune, and now you're deliberately seeking revenge on us."
"Your heart is so narrow-minded. You have no skills other than internal strife. If it weren't for your father's influence, I would have killed you long ago."
A year ago, Sheng Anhe was just a low-ranking soldier. Under Ren Zhenguo's leadership, they had swept through a certain area on an extraterritorial battlefield.
He took advantage of the opportunity to loot and commit heinous acts, even attempting to rape a beautiful female journalist inside his tent.
Ren Zhenguo, as the team leader, learned of this and immediately rushed into the tent to save the journalist, slapping Sheng Anhe in the process. He reprimanded Sheng Anhe sternly, imposed punishment, and upheld military law and regulations.
Little did they know that this incident would sow the seeds of disaster.
Sheng Anhe bore a deep grudge against Ren Zhenguo ever since. Under the manipulation of his father, his status rose along with his father's.
After his father's maneuvering, many of Ren Zhenguo's achievements were snatched away by Sheng Anhe, and Sheng Anhe climbed higher and higher, eventually becoming Ren Zhenguo's immediate superior.
After Sheng Anhe's promotion, he constantly harassed Ren Zhenguo, often settling personal scores. He would assign the most dangerous tasks to Ren Zhenguo, and if he failed, he would arbitrarily punish him.
Eight months ago, he even sent Ren Zhenguo and the others to deal with a formidable martial artist, replacing all their ammunition with blank rounds.
That fight was extremely brutal.
They gave their all and paid a great price to kill that formidable martial artist.
Ren Zhenguo lost an arm, Old Two lost a leg, Old Three lost a hand and five fingers, Old Four lost an ear and a forearm, and Old Five suffered the most—he lost both his eyes.
Killing a martial artist of that caliber was a tremendous achievement!
In theory, they should have been hailed as heroes!
However, when it came time for commendations, Sheng Anhe took credit for their achievements, further advancing his position.
Meanwhile, they became disabled, subjected not only to Sheng Anhe's bullying but also denied any benefits, trampled upon and forgotten.
They appealed, but received no response.
They resisted, but due to their disabilities, they were brutally beaten by Sheng Anhe's subordinates.
After enduring long-term oppression and living with their disabilities, thoughts of suicide had even crossed their minds.
Never did they expect that when they finally saw a glimmer of hope, Sheng Anhe would once again try to strip away their right to live. Their anger surged, their eyes turned scarlet, and thoughts of murder filled their minds.
"Do you desire to kill me?"
Upon hearing their words, Sheng Anhe sneered. "Ren Zhenguo, does that mean you desire to rebel?"
Ren Zhenguo and the others' furious expressions faltered for a moment. They clenched their fists, ground their teeth, but had no means to retaliate. They're filled with bitterness and hopelessness.
If Sheng Anhe implicated them with such charges, they would be unable to turn the tide. They might even be burdened with a lifetime of infamy, subjected to public scorn, and disgraced forever.
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