Years turn into wind

Chapter 217 Life and Death Breakout

The decision to break out at full speed

"Everyone, follow us! Quick!" Cheng Yuwei urged in a low voice, her eyes scanning the surroundings with lightning speed. Under her command, the team quickly assembled and rushed deeper into the canyon. The smoke in the distance grew closer, and the enemy's heavy firepower threatened like a giant beast, its bloody mouth agape.

"Sister-in-law! The enemy's heavy artillery will soon cover our position. We must pass through the canyon ahead immediately!" Li Deshui said hurriedly while running.

Cheng Yuwei took a deep breath and decisively ordered: "Divide the team into three groups and act separately to bypass possible blockades! Li Deshui, you lead one group to cover the left wing; the scouts and I will take the main road in the middle to attract firepower; the Northern Army will be responsible for the right wing. Whoever breaks out first will fire the signal flare!"

Li Deshui was stunned for a moment and said disapprovingly: "Sister-in-law, it's too dangerous for you to go to the middle road!"

"Stop talking nonsense!" Cheng Yuwei's voice was stern but firm. "I'm a medic. I'm familiar with the road conditions and supplies. I must follow the brothers in the middle."

Li Deshui gritted his teeth and finally stopped trying to persuade her. He just clenched his fist fiercely and said, "Sister-in-law, be careful!"

Undercurrent in the canyon

The three teams quickly dispersed, each choosing the most suitable path. Cheng Yuwei's team followed the path in the middle. The terrain was complex, with towering cliffs on both sides, like a natural trap.

The scout followed Cheng Yuwei closely, constantly observing the situation ahead. He suddenly whispered, "Sister-in-law, watch your step! There are obvious traces ahead; there might be landmines!"

Cheng Yuwei immediately waved her hand to signal the team to stop. Everyone held their breath and carefully observed the ground.

"It's a mine indeed." The scout crouched down and carefully pushed aside a layer of dirt, revealing a metal disc buried not too deeply. He frowned and said, "The enemy may have laid it in a hurry, so it's not densely packed. But we have to go around it."

Cheng Yuwei nodded and whispered to the team to change their route. After bypassing the minefield, they sped up and continued to cross the narrow canyon.

"Sister-in-law, there is light ahead!" a soldier said excitedly.

Cheng Yuwei's heart trembled, and she hurried forward to investigate. Sure enough, at the end of the canyon, a wide open area appeared, bathed in the light of dawn. However, she keenly noticed that the open area seemed too quiet, without even the sound of birdsong.

"There's an ambush." ​​Cheng Yuwei whispered, her expression instantly calming down. "Everyone, don't rush. Observe the terrain first."

The scout nodded and took out his binoculars to check. He lowered his voice and said, "Sister-in-law, there's an ambush! There are faint shadows behind the rocks ahead. It looks like there's at least a small group."

Cheng Yuwei frowned and made a quick judgment: "Since they have set up an ambush, we must take the initiative to attack. Otherwise, if we are blocked here, we will have no room for maneuver."

Counterattack by taking advantage of enemy ambush

The scout suddenly revealed a cold smile: "Sister-in-law, although their position is concealed, if I'm not mistaken, the enemy's firepower can't reach here. We can let them suffer the consequences."

"You mean, let's divert their heavy artillery fire to our own people?" Cheng Yuwei's eyes lit up.

"That's right." The scout nodded. "I can take a few people around to the flank and attract the enemy's attention. At the same time, I can send a false signal to create the illusion that their position has been exposed."

Cheng Yuwei decisively agreed: "Okay, go! Remember, safety comes first!"

The scout and two soldiers quickly disappeared between the rock walls, while Cheng Yuwei led the rest of the team to find cover and wait for an opportunity.

A few minutes later, a burst of gunfire suddenly rang out in the distance, followed by a series of explosions. The enemy's ambush had apparently been mistaken for a target, and their heavy artillery had accurately struck their own position.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Cheng Yuwei led the team quickly through the open area and successfully reached a safe area outside the canyon.

Successful rendezvous

Meanwhile, Li Deshui and the Northern Army also managed to break through. When the three teams met at the designated location, everyone felt both relieved and exhausted after surviving a disaster.

"Sister-in-law, you really have a way!" Li Deshui said with a big laugh.

Cheng Yuwei did not relax. She whispered, "We were lucky this time, but the enemy will soon adjust their strategy. We must continue to head north and try to get out of the enemy's fire range as soon as possible."

The scout walked up to her and said with a complicated expression, "Sister-in-law, I finally understand why everyone trusts you so much. Your calmness and judgment make even us soldiers ashamed of ourselves."

Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly: "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. From now on, it depends on you to continue to provide intelligence."

The scout nodded and said solemnly, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."

A new journey

Although they had successfully broken through, the enemy's pursuit was not over. Cheng Yuwei knew that they had to move forward and find a safer hiding place to have a chance to fight back.

The morning sun shone on the road where the team was moving forward, and the flame of hope ignited in everyone's heart.