Years turn into wind

Chapter 225 Confrontation in the Mountains

As daylight gradually brightened, the team found a secluded spot in the woods to rest for a while. They divided the food they had brought back and discussed their next move.

"Sister-in-law, we're lucky to have saved our lives this time." Zhang Qiang took a bite of his dry food and said with lingering fear, "If it weren't for your wit, we would have been wiped out."

"Now is not the time to relax." Cheng Yuwei looked around calmly, her voice low. "The enemy has suffered a loss, so they will definitely not let us go easily. Once they find out that the food has been stolen, they will definitely send troops to pursue us."

She turned to look at one of the team members and said, "Li Chao, go check the surrounding area and confirm if there are any signs of enemy movement."

"I understand." Li Chao nodded and quickly disappeared into the woods.

Pursuers appear

Not long after, Li Chao ran back, breathless, with a nervous look on his face: "Sister-in-law, it's bad! The enemy has started searching the mountain. There are quite a few of them, at least two squads."

Cheng Yuwei frowned, it was just as she expected.

"Where is the enemy's direction?" she asked quickly.

"Start searching the valley west of the village. It's only two kilometers away from us. We should be able to catch up in less than half an hour."

"Oh no! They have so many people and are so well-equipped. A head-on confrontation is absolutely impossible." Zhang Qiang looked at Cheng Yuwei anxiously, "Sister-in-law, what should we do now?"

Cheng Yuwei pondered for a moment, then decisively ordered: "Divide into two groups. Li Chao and Wang Xiaohu will retreat along the creek to the east with the food and supplies to reunite with the main force. The rest of us will stay behind and try to delay the enemy."

"But it's too dangerous to stay!" Li Chao hurriedly dissuaded, "Sister-in-law, you can't take the risk!"

"This is an order." Cheng Yuwei said firmly, her eyes sweeping across the crowd. "The enemy is chasing us. Only if we stay, they won't concentrate their forces on searching for you. Safely evacuating with food and medicine is more important than anything else."

Trap Setting

After sending off the team carrying food and fodder, Cheng Yuwei and the few people who stayed behind quickly set up simple traps in the mountains and forests.

"Lay down branches here and bury sharp spikes underneath. When the enemies come after us, they will step directly into the trap." Cheng Yuwei gave instructions while digging a hole.

"Sister-in-law, how come you even know this kind of tactics?" Zhang Qiang couldn't help but ask.

"I've read some information about guerrilla warfare before, and now I'm putting it to use." Cheng Yuwei didn't look up as she concentrated on placing the spikes. "Also, the enemy won't just come from the front. We need to create some decoys on both sides as well."

After a busy period, they set up several traps in the woods and covered them with branches and soil to create an illusion.

"Next, we just have to wait for the enemy to take the bait." Cheng Yuwei clapped her hands lightly and said calmly.

Encounter

The enemy's footsteps were getting closer and closer, and the birds in the woods took flight in fright. Cheng Yuwei hid behind a big tree, holding the pistol tightly in her hand, her ears keenly capturing every subtle movement.

"Listen, they are nearby, search separately!" the enemy leader ordered, and the soldiers immediately dispersed and moved forward cautiously in the woods.

Suddenly, with a "click", a soldier slipped and fell into a trap, and screams immediately broke the silence.

"There's a trap! Be careful everyone!" the leader shouted, and the soldiers' formation immediately became more disorganized.

Cheng Yuwei seized this opportunity and threw a stone in the direction where the enemy troops were concentrated, making a noise. The enemy was immediately attracted over, and then two more people stepped into the trap.

"Retreat quickly!" Cheng Yuwei whispered the order and quickly led the team to move to another hidden place.

The enemy was gradually dragged into the trap set by Cheng Yuwei. They were exhausted in the woods, and soldiers were constantly being trapped. Cheng Yuwei took advantage of the terrain and led her team to roam flexibly, playing a game of "cat and mouse" with the enemy.

enemy counterattack

However, the enemy was large in number, and their strategy was soon discovered.

"They want to delay time. Stop chasing them too scattered. Concentrate your firepower and suppress them!" the leader shouted sternly.

The enemy began to adjust their tactics and approached Cheng Yuwei's position in a semi-encirclement manner.

"Sister-in-law, they have reacted!" Zhang Qiang reminded nervously.

"Don't panic, we can still hold on for a while." Cheng Yuwei calmly observed the terrain and pointed to a pile of rocks not far away. "The visibility over there is complicated and it's easy to ambush. We can catch them off guard there."

The squad quickly retreated to the pile of rocks and used the natural cover to ambush. When the enemy approached, they opened fire and successfully repelled the enemy's first wave of attacks.

But the enemy's reinforcements soon arrived, and the situation became increasingly dangerous.

Emergency Breakout

Seeing the enemy's encirclement getting tighter and tighter, Cheng Yuwei decisively ordered: "Retreat, split up!"

"Sister-in-law!" Zhang Qiang obviously didn't want to leave her, but Cheng Yuwei had already ordered him to do it immediately with her eyes.

"We can't be wiped out. This is the only way." Cheng Yuwei's tone was calm, but her eyes showed unquestionable determination.

Zhang Qiang gritted his teeth and nodded, then quickly left with the other team members. Cheng Yuwei stayed behind to attract the enemy's attention.

She ran swiftly through the woods, constantly changing direction, while using pre-set false traps and obstacles to delay the enemy's pursuit.

"Catch her! Don't let her run away!" the enemy leader roared, but Cheng Yuwei's figure quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.

Reunion

After several hours of running, Cheng Yuwei finally escaped the enemy, her body covered in dirt and grass. When she returned to the pre-arranged meeting point, Zhang Qiang and others had been waiting for her.

"Sister-in-law, are you okay?" Zhang Qiang came forward excitedly.

"I'm fine." Cheng Yuwei panted, revealing a tired smile. "The enemy has been delayed, and we've bought time."

"Sister-in-law, you are truly amazing." Li Chao sighed sincerely, "This time we not only brought back food and fodder, but also disrupted the enemy's pursuit plan."

Cheng Yuwei nodded slightly. Although the battle was not easy, they finally completed the mission successfully.

However, she knew in her heart that this struggle was far from over. Even greater challenges awaited them.