The three Qiao brothers were full of vigor and became more and more composed under the training in the camp.
Old Song was hunched over and could barely stand up straight. In front of them, his imposing presence was greatly diminished.
"Hey, isn't this Commandant Song? How did he change so much in the blink of an eye? He's experienced all the ups and downs of life. Who else has such good fortune?" Da Cheng laughed loudly.
The Qiao family is not the type to kick someone when they're down, but when it comes to someone like Song Laosan, of course they have to beat him while he's down.
“Yes, but I think that after climbing to this position so hard, to fall down like this is something that not everyone can bear. No wonder Captain Song could barely stand; he must have suffered a great blow.” Da Meng also said.
Da Yong sniffed and frowned: "Where is that smell of urine coming from? Did Lieutenant Song get a good beating and can't pee properly, or did someone pee on you? This won't do, how can you treat Lieutenant Song like this?"
After he said that, the soldiers all laughed.
Even the soldiers led by Song Laosan laughed along with everyone else.
Song Laosan's face turned pale and then red. He felt an indescribable fear, as if he were all alone in the world, suffering endless bullying and ridicule.
"What are you laughing at? What are you all laughing at? Stop laughing."
He retreated, his face filled with panic and his tone angry. He had no support, and he was just an ordinary squad leader; no one would take him seriously.
Even if someone stabbed him, no one would pity him or help him.
When he first became a squad leader, he was also ostracized and bullied, though not as badly as he is now. But even then, he felt he couldn't bear it and was deeply humiliated.
Moreover, the current situation is even more distressing than taking his life.
"What are you laughing at? Of course, you're laughing at our respectable and formidable captain, oh no, he's a lowly soldier now. When will he ever be able to climb back up? Judging from General Guan's attitude, it seems like that's a long way off."
Before the three Qiao brothers could speak, Song Laosan's soldier delivered a poignant speech.
"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! Arrest him! Arrest him right now!"
But his soldiers simply wouldn't obey his orders.
"Who are you arresting? We're all brothers. It was just a joke. Commander Song, you wouldn't be so petty, would you? You used to beat us, insult us, and bring us to this place far from home. We haven't done anything to you yet."
"Yes, it's not good to discourage the brothers. Chief Song still has a long way to go, so let's try not to offend the brothers too much."
Looking at the soldiers under Song Laosan's command, the three Qiao brothers knew that these were all troublemakers selected by General Guan. They were disobedient and even bullied Song Laosan.
Song Laosan is in for a rough time.
Da Meng blocked Song Laosan, rolled up his sleeves, and wanted to beat him up to vent his anger.
Da Yong pulled him back: "If you keep hitting him now, he'll die. Let's wait until he's recovered a bit before we hit him again. He'll be more resilient then, and we can land more punches on him."
"Hmm, that's a good idea." Da Cheng nodded: "Then, the three of us brothers will go together."
Song Laosan trembled; he knew how hard the fists of the Qiao family men could be.
"My son, my son, you can't bully my son like this! Move aside, all of you move aside!" Old Mrs. Song came over from the side, trembling.
Last night, the news that Song Laosan had become a squad leader spread throughout Datian Village, and everyone was applauding.
Only one family was unhappy, and that was the Song family.
Old Mrs. Song didn't sleep all night; she was almost blind from crying.
She pushed aside the soldiers and came to Song Laosan, grabbing his hand.
"Son, what happened? You were doing well as a captain, how did you suddenly get demoted? Is someone trying to frame you?"
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