The man in uniform was injured!
Yet, he showed no sign of backing down, leading the charge to apprehend the escaping robbers.
Watching his retreating figure, Chen Yang felt a profound tug at his heart.
When the people are in peril, it is always our People's Liberation Army soldiers who rush to the forefront, unafraid of sacrifice.
Who are the most beloved people? They are!
"Keep up, everyone! With the PLA leading the way, we must catch these scoundrels."
Chen Yang feared that the man in uniform might be outnumbered. Perhaps their combat effectiveness wasn't outstanding, but by following behind, they could at least boost morale.
Just like the man with the carrying pole earlier, he had been helpful.
With him taking the lead, the man with the carrying pole and a few others who were armed also followed.
In this era, militia members had handled real weapons. The blood that flowed in the veins of the people, once awakened, could truly transform into courage.
Chen Yang followed the man in uniform, shouting as they pursued. The fleeing robbers no longer possessed their earlier arrogance.
Coincidentally, the train car from which the robbers were fleeing was the one that had just been robbed. Seeing people chasing after the robbers,
Suddenly, someone stuck out a leg, tripping the robber in front. As the robber fell, the man in uniform once again swung his steel pipe, striking one down.
Before that robber could get up, Chen Yang also swung his fist, landing several heavy blows on his head, then held a knife to the robber's throat.
If the robber dared to use his knife again, Chen Yang vowed to stab him. He wouldn't risk his life to capture them alive while facing the danger of being stabbed.
The robber who was tripped, before the man in uniform could act, had his knife snatched away by the enraged crowd and was pinned to the ground, being beaten and kicked.
"Everyone hold down these two robbers and quickly contact the railway police. The money you were robbed of will be returned to you collectively by the railway police."
"Don't worry, believe in the country, believe in the police."
"Let's go, we'll catch the remaining two."
Seeing that these two robbers had also been subdued, the man in uniform prepared to chase the two robbers who were running in the opposite direction.
However, this time he called upon Chen Yang and the man with the carrying pole.
Chen Yang and the others had followed him despite the danger, and a relieved smile finally appeared on the man in uniform's face.
Facing robbers, the sacred uniform he wore and the responsibility in his heart compelled him not to stand idly by.
But he was also human. If he had to face eight of them alone, he would feel despair. He protected the people, but the people stood by and watched. In such a situation, his faith would truly crumble.
Fortunately, Chen Yang and the others had moved him.
These were the people he had risked his life to protect, and they too had risked their lives to protect him. Even if he lost his life today, he felt it would be worth it! Sudan Novel Network
"Everyone follow the PLA comrade. If we catch these bastards, we can get our stolen money back."
Chen Yang flexed his fists. Damn, this scoundrel's head was really hard. But at this moment, his heart was surging with passion.
Having lived two lifetimes, he never imagined he would experience such a passionate moment.
However, as they rushed towards the opposite carriage, preparing to capture the other two robbers, the railway police had already subdued them.
It turned out the railway police had discovered these criminals earlier, but due to limited manpower on the train, they feared that a rash move would enrage the robbers and endanger the lives of the passengers.
So, they quickly contacted the local government at the next station, dispatching reinforcements to surround the robbers there. Unexpectedly, the robbers in Chen Yang's carriage were subdued by the man in uniform and the crowd, with six of them taken down.
The railway police naturally pressed their advantage, easily apprehending the remaining two robbers.
"Comrade, thank you. If not for you today, the passengers on this train would have suffered much greater losses."
By the time the railway police arrived, the eight robbers were bruised and swollen, with one even having a broken hand. But no one showed them any mercy; they were all bound tightly and left on the carriage floor.
The train conductor and the railway police thanked Chen Yang and the others individually, with the man in uniform being the first to receive their gratitude.
"Comrade Train Conductor, I am a soldier. Even after retiring, I will never forget that I was once a soldier of the people."
"Protecting the people is my responsibility!"
The man in uniform said sternly. Before the train conductor could reply, Chen Yang quickly spoke up.
"Comrade Train Conductor, please arrange for a medic to treat this comrade's wound. His leg has bled a lot."
Upon hearing his words, the man in uniform lifted his trouser leg. He had been so focused on apprehending the robbers that he hadn't even noticed he'd been cut.
Fortunately, there was a medic on the train. The train conductor, unable to spare any more pleasantries, immediately arranged for the medic to tend to the man in uniform's injury. Fortunately, the cut had not severed a blood vessel, or it would have been dangerous.
However, even without hitting a blood vessel, it was a seven- or eight-centimeter gash. Chen Yang inwardly admired this man of iron will.
Despite being cut, he still helped subdue two robbers with them. He was a true man.
"Brother, my name is Chen Yang. Today, I thank you for your timely intervention."
As the medic bandaged the man in uniform's wound, Chen Yang finally greeted him.
If not for the man in uniform's intervention earlier, Chen Yang would never have stood by and watched Shen Xue be insulted by the robbers. If he had acted, he didn't know what the outcome would have been. Chen Yang was truly grateful to this man.
"Comrade Chen Yang, my name is Lei Baoguo. There's no need to thank me. You yourself took action. If this were in the army, we would be considered comrades who had faced life and death together."
Lei Baoguo extended his hand and shook Chen Yang's. If Chen Yang hadn't immediately followed up after his own actions and mobilized the crowd,
It wouldn't have been so simple for him to defeat eight robbers. He might have not only been cut on the leg, but could have even lost his life. He was equally grateful to Chen Yang.
"Brother Lei, I won't be polite then. I'm from Jinling, and I'm currently working in Anhui Province. I'm going home this time to visit relatives. If you ever come to Jinling or Anhui, I'll treat you to drinks."
When men become friends, they bond over shared understanding. They could even become fast brothers upon meeting for the first time.
Chen Yang and Lei Baoguo were just such a pair.
"Little brother, I'm also planning to return to Jinling to see my girlfriend. We're from the same hometown!"
"When we get home, we'll drink together."
Upon hearing that Chen Yang was also from Jinling, Lei Baoguo became even more enthusiastic.
Due to the limited medical facilities on the train, the medic could only provide basic treatment for Lei Baoguo's wound. Upon arrival at the station, the Jinling Public Security arranged for medical personnel to escort him to Jinling Hospital for treatment.
Chen Yang and Lei Baoguo exchanged contact information. Chen Yang also noted the hospital address where Lei Baoguo was being taken, planning to visit him later when he returned home.
Taking Shen Xue and the two children on a six-stop bus ride and walking for half a mile, Chen Yang finally arrived at his home, which he had been away from for five years: the family housing compound of Jinling Aviation Manufacturing Factory.
Looking at the rows of tall plane trees and camphor trees lining the streets, Chen Yang greedily inhaled the air of Jinling. This had been his home for seventeen years.
Leading Shen Xue and the two little ones, Chen Yang looked at the familiar surroundings and felt a surge of joy. It was good to be home. Finally, he was home.