Chapter 2, The Bride of the Boys' Dormitory
They have been close brothers for seven or eight years. Cao Sen understood Sima De's temperament; without needing to ask, he knew what the guy was thinking. He said straightforwardly: "Not a chance, you won't be participating in tonight's operation."
Sima De was reluctant to leave, and the grown man clung to Cao Sen, acting petulantly.
When the door opened, the brothers were all taken aback, and Sima De was even more dumbfounded
The girl's small face turned crimson with embarrassment, and when she turned her head, tears had already welled up in her eyes
At noon, four brothers gathered around a table in the student cafeteria for a meal, discussing when to conduct a night exploration of the teaching building
The groom, Sima De, was dressed in a sharply tailored suit, his hair styled to shine as brightly as his new leather shoes. With a cigarette crookedly held in his mouth, he swaggered up to his brothers, clasped his fists together, and said, "Brothers, thank you all for your support; I truly appreciate it!"
Cao Sen made a gesture, seeing several brothers hide their guns under the bed behind them, and he opened the door a crack
"Why must we have the wedding ceremony today? I absolutely cannot miss tonight's event!" Sima De skillfully opened his travel bag, revealing his complete set of equipment.
Amidst the laughter and teasing of his brothers, Sima De pulled Cao Sen aside, grinning and casting a sidelong glance at him.
Sima De stammered and asked the bride: "You... you... what happened?"
The reason this group was able to emerge and solidify is due to one factor: special forces. Cao Sen and his brothers are all enthusiasts of special operations. During middle school, they were keen on watching special operations movies, television shows, and novels. In high school, they began purchasing military gear related to special operations, such as black combat boots, tactical uniforms, tactical vests, and masks. By the time they reached university, they studied the internationally popular "survival games," combined with the online game CS, and purchased various realistic imitation firearms, simulating special operations in the mountains and fields around the city and the book market. It was this type of war game, which required strict discipline and mutual trust and cooperation, that forged these passionate young men into an indestructible group
Cao Sen and their long dog is an electric simulation gun, powered by an electric motor, which only requires sufficient charging for use. The hand dog, however, is a pneumatic simulation gun that uses high-pressure carbon dioxide. Inflating the spare magazine before operation can extend the magazine's lifespan
Just as Cao Sen was checking his dog, there was a knock at the door
Commander, none of us brothers truly take women seriously, but tonight you must at least put on a show. It is your wedding night, and to leave the bride alone in the bridal chamber would be too much.
Gao!" Guo Jing reached out to grab the red envelope, while Sima De quickly tucked it into his pocket. He put his arm around Cao Sen's shoulder and said to all the brothers: "Whoever is interested tonight, let's all go into the bridal chamber together"
Does your father know? Cao Sen was somewhat angry; this kid was too playful.
When it was completely dark that day, a group of young people carrying oversized travel bags arrived at the campus of Dongshan University and disappeared into the dormitory building where Cao Sen lived
No way!" Cao Sen flatly refused
Why can't I come? My husband ran away on the first day of our marriage, so why can't I come and see what happened?
One of her companions wanted to stand up for her, but another girl secretly tugged at her and whispered in her ear: "You two don’t know them; they are well-known tough guys in their senior year, and they are never polite to girls"
Tengfei and Guo Jing also did not object, and thus the matter was settled.
On Saturday, the renowned Sihichun Grand Hotel in Nanchuan City was filled with guests, with a pair of large double happiness characters prominently displayed. Sima De and * Tu * Shu hosted a grand wedding ceremony. Among the many congratulatory friends and relatives, Cao Sen and others appeared somewhat different; nearly twenty robust young men stood together, drawing attention in any setting, especially as each of them carried the largest travel bag, heavy and unknown in its contents.
"No way!" Cao Sen snatched the hand of Sima De and stuffed it back into the travel bag, zipping it up and pushing him towards the door. "In this lifetime, there is only this one occasion for the wedding night. If you run out like this, what will your sister-in-law think? Go home!"
Who? The brothers looked at each other. Cao Sen had already sent all his roommates away; he did not want his classmates to see those items. They were all young people; who wouldn't like these things? The problem is that when there are too many people, accidents are likely to happen. Cao Sen has always been very concerned about operational safety, and appropriate confidentiality is necessary. So who is knocking on the door now, classmates from other dormitories?
"What, Commander?" Cao Sen exclaimed in astonishment
The four individuals burst into laughter again. In fact, when they referred to "dogs," they were talking about replica guns. Due to the high realism and significant power of these replica guns, there were concerns about attracting police attention or causing panic among peace-loving individuals. During their conversation, they used popular online terminology: imported replica rifles, such as the M4 or AK47, were called "long dogs"; imported replica handguns, like the M1911 or Glock, were referred to as "hand dogs"; and domestically produced replica guns replaced the character for "gun" with "chicken," so rifles were called "long chickens" and handguns were termed "hand chickens." What Guo Jing meant by "walking the dog" was actually taking the replica guns and related equipment out for an operation at night
"So, you are sincerely tempting me, aren't you? Not allowing me to participate while you all bring your weapons to the wedding?"
Three people are standing at the entrance: one is the bride of the day, another is Wu Fang, a classmate of Cao Sen, and the third is Zheng He, Wu Fang's friend and the belle of the Chinese Department at Dongda University - Tu Shujingjing. All three of them have a look of displeasure on their faces
Cao Sen, Guo Jing, Ding Haitao, and Teng Fei are friends who grew up together. They attended the same school and class from elementary school through middle school. During the high school entrance examination, they were admitted to different high schools. When it came time for the college entrance examination, they agreed to apply together to Dongshan University. In college, they did not wish to be in the same class again, but their scores barely met the undergraduate admission line for Dongshan University. To study at the same university, they could only enter the mechanical engineering department, which had the lowest score requirements. Since they were all in the same department, they decided to choose the mold design major.
The three dormitories where Cao Sen, Guo Jing, and Teng Fei reside have transformed into an armory, as a group of brothers checks their equipment, inflates the air guns, and fills the magazines with steel balls
Sima De entered with a cheerful smile, carrying a travel bag.
The young girl, of course, was unaware of the intricacies involved, and upon encountering these four individuals who lacked any sense of cherishing beauty, she naturally ended up with nothing but disappointment
Guo Jing's eyes lit up, and he slammed the table with force, "Good idea, Sen Ge's path is indeed high, it's settled just like that"
"Just one box?" Cao Sen asked with a smile
How much? Sima De was not polite at all, taking it over and squeezing it; it was a thick stack, probably worth several thousand yuan. "Isn't this just to please brother with some cash?"
Due to an extreme fondness for firearms, Cao Sen has always kept a gun by his side. Guo Jing and the other two share this habit. The result of attempting to separate these individuals from their beloved guns is war
Cao Sen looked at Sima De and remarked, "You hardly look like a groom; you appear completely like a rogue. Can't you be a bit more composed since you're about to become a father?" As he spoke, he handed him a thick red envelope, saying, "This is from the brothers."
"What the hell are you doing here on your wedding night instead of staying in the bridal chamber?" Cao Sen was truly surprised
In fact, the group of brothers led by Cao Sen is not limited to just the four of them. The "Commander" mentioned by Cao Sen, who is about to hold a wedding, is also one of them. The Commander's real name is Sima De, a scion of high-ranking military officials, and there are also a dozen or so like-minded good brothers, forming a unique and close-knit community
Do not underestimate these replica firearms; after modification, their power is immense. Not long ago, several bandits used these modified replica guns during a robbery at a jewelry store, engaging in a gunfight with police and security personnel, resulting in the deaths of two officers armed with real weapons. Ultimately, they were surrounded and killed by a large number of reinforcements, demonstrating the power of these replica firearms
The bride's words burst forth from between her teeth, yet a smile gradually appeared on her face, sending chills down the spines of the brothers watching her.
Cao Sen and the others burst into laughter. Cao Sen pointed at the girl and said with great authority, "Mind your own business; this is a matter for the men!"
Sima De handed a box of soft Zhonghua cigarettes to Cao Sen and walked away swaying
The imported replica firearms owned by Cao Sen and others are comparable to real guns in terms of price, materials, and craftsmanship. Moreover, through their meticulous modifications, the power has been significantly enhanced, with muzzle energy exceeding 10 joules. Using 6 mm steel ball ammunition, they can accurately kill sparrows within a distance of 30 meters. The replica gun that Cao Sen holds in the stairwell is modeled after the Glock semi-automatic pistol, not only indistinguishable from the real thing but also possessing formidable power. If special conical bullets are used, it can be lethal within a range of twenty meters
Sima De turned his back without looking back, extending his right middle finger towards Cao Sen.
Let him know? Let him know it has nothing to do with my confinement; I share his surname! Sima De took out the magazine from his handgun and filled it with gas from a high-pressure cylinder
Don't, Brother Sen, it's been a long time since I've played night battles, and you mentioned there are ghosts to catch. Please let me join
Several brothers came over to help, grabbing Sima De's arm, pulling and twisting it, and then forcing it behind his back. Ignoring his pleas, they pushed him to the door, intending to throw him out.
Several brothers exchanged glances, isn't this a bit too much? Leaving the bride alone in the bridal chamber while the groom sneaks out to have fun with the special forces?
Cao Sen, regardless of what the three girls were murmuring, kicked Guo Jing hard and said, "Can't you keep it down? Are you afraid others don't know that we have a dog?"
Listen to me, Cao Sen leaned forward slightly, "We haven't had a group activity in a long time. Isn't the commander's wedding the day after tomorrow? All the brothers will be going. Let's discuss it then and plan a night operation together."
"Enough!" Cao Sen pressed down on Sima De's hand, glaring at him fiercely. "You go back, or there will be no place for you among us brothers!"
After filling their stomachs, the four brothers took out their phones to coordinate their actions for the day after tomorrow. From a distance, one could hear Guo Jing shouting into his phone: "On Saturday night, we will 'walk the dog', so bring your gear!"
Guo Jing insisted on going tonight, but Ding Haitao opposed, suggesting that they should wait for a windy and rainy night, preferably with thunder and lightning, as it would be more thrilling to catch "ghosts" then. The two of them argued passionately.
A girl dining nearby curiously leaned over and asked, "Hey, have you all raised dogs? It seems like there is some organization, right? I also have a dog; can I participate in your activities?"
After the arrival of the bride, the sound of cannon fire echoed, and the bride and groom held their wedding ceremony, reciting their vows of love. The parents of both the bride and groom delivered speeches, followed by remarks from the leaders. Subsequently, the guests took their seats, striving to fulfill the host's request to "eat well and drink well." Cao Sen and others asked Sima De for a large private room, and amidst the clinking of glasses, they finalized the plans for the evening.
Don't, you know that this marriage of my brother's is entirely a political alliance, not a shred of love involved