Guo Xuyang and the others followed Zhang Li into the spaceship.
The spaceship was very large; twenty people could enter and still find it exceptionally spacious, not feeling crowded at all.
"This is the escape pod," Zhang Li said, pointing to a coffin-like object. "Once you enter the escape pod, it will automatically engage and fly back to Earth. Where it lands is purely a matter of fate. The supplies inside are only enough for three days. Whether it lands in the sea or on land, the monitoring center below will detect it promptly and dispatch personnel for rescue. However, special circumstances are not ruled out, such as crashing into a snow mountain or a location that cannot be searched. In such cases, you will need to perform self-rescue. Therefore, the training over the next few days will include some first aid and self-rescue knowledge," Zhang Li explained to everyone.
Guo Xuyang didn't know about the others, only that he, Yu'er, and Ye Zi were attending this kind of training for the first time, and it was also their first time going into outer space. Therefore, he listened exceptionally carefully and earnestly, afraid of missing any detail. In outer space, everyone was so insignificant. He did not want to miss the wonders of this life.
Zhang Li provided a detailed explanation of the escape pod's structure and usage precautions, and then had everyone lie inside to practice. By the time this lecture and practice session concluded, it was already past eight in the evening.
"We'll stop learning here for today. Go back and experience it yourselves. If you have any questions, come back tomorrow to learn. Attention, at ease, attention. Turn left, quick march!" Xin Dali commanded.
When Guo Xuyang and the others returned to the living quarters, staff were still waiting in the dining hall. After returning to his room, Guo Xuyang freshened up and changed into casual clothes before calling Yu'er and Ye Zi to eat. One had to admit the amenities here were excellent. Although there weren't many dishes in the evening, there were still over ten, a balanced combination of meat and vegetables, all appealing in appearance, aroma, and taste.
"Let's go to the firearms training ground for a while later. We won't be able to sleep if we get back to our rooms so early," Guo Xuyang said to Ye Zi.
"Okay. I've never held a gun before."
"Then let's eat quickly and see if anyone else is there," Yu'er suggested. Yu'er had become much more lively since they came out. She knew Guo Xuyang was gradually regaining his past memories, so she relied on him even more.
The three of them ate quickly. After clearing their trays, they headed to the firearms training ground. There were quite a few people inside. Guo Xuyang noticed Xin Dali and Xu Dahai together, dismantling a firearm, and walked over.
"Captain, busy?"
"Guo Xuyang, come, come. We were just talking about you, Dahai and I."
"Oh. Really?" Guo Xuyang glanced at Xu Dahai and said.
"When you get back, have Dahai take you to practice using firearms."
"Okay. Thank you both in advance."
"No need to thank us. I'll have to learn some combat skills from you later. Your kick last time knocked me out. Impressive." Xu Dahai said with a smile.
"My apologies. I was a bit rash last time," Guo Xuyang said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"We don't get to know each other without a fight. Nothing to be embarrassed about," Xu Dahai replied cheerfully, unconcerned.
"As long as you don't mind."
"I'm not that petty. But your kick was truly powerful. I was wearing mecha at the time."
"I was a bit anxious then, so I applied a bit too much force."
"You held back. Otherwise, I wouldn't have passed out like this. My internal organs might have been shattered. I know that."
Guo Xuyang chuckled twice and fell silent. Xin Dali had witnessed the entire event clearly and knew Xu Dahai was telling the truth. If Guo Xuyang hadn't used a clever technique then, Xu Dahai wouldn't be standing here today.
"Dahai also mentioned that you got acquainted through a fight. Let Dahai teach you the conventional methods of firearm disassembly and use. Once you're proficient, we'll move on to live-fire practice," Xin Dali said, looking at Guo Xuyang.
"No problem. The three of us will learn together with Captain Xu," Guo Xuyang replied.
"What captain? Just call me by my name from now on, Dahai. It sounds more comfortable," Xu Dahai interrupted.
"Alright. You can call me Yang Zi from now on. My friends all call me Yang Zi," Guo Xuyang agreed readily without being polite.
"Then come over. I'll disassemble this firearm first for you to see. Ask me if you don't understand. Then you can try your hand." As Xu Dahai spoke, he began to disassemble the firearm in his hands into various parts, large and small. His hands, though calloused, were extremely nimble. He arranged each part neatly on the table.
"This is the firing pin, this is the trigger..." Xu Dahai explained as he reassembled the disassembled parts.
"Let me try," Ye Zi stepped forward.
"Can you do it? Have you ever held a gun before?" Xu Dahai showed great interest in Ye Zi.
"No. Let me try first."
"Then you disassemble it," Xu Dahai said, handing the firearm to Ye Zi. It was an M9 pistol, 217 millimeters in overall length, with a barrel length of 125 millimeters and a sight radius of 158 millimeters. It used a short recoil operation principle and a single/double action trigger design, with the safety and magazine release operable from both sides. The magazine capacity was fifteen rounds, with a maximum effective range of fifty meters.
Although Ye Zi had never held a gun, she observed very meticulously. While Xu Dahai was disassembling it, she had already memorized the entire process. After watching him reassemble it, she was very familiar with the pistol. Ye Zi disassembled it very carefully, making it look as if she were afraid of damaging the pistol. Reassembly was quicker; her fingers flew with no wasted motion. When she finished reassembling the pistol and placed it on the table, both Xu Dahai and Xin Dali were stunned.
"Ye Zi, you really haven't touched this kind of pistol before?" Xu Dahai still found it hard to believe.
"Yes. This is my first time handling this type of firearm," Ye Zi nodded.
"You're too amazing. Can you disassemble and reassemble it again?"
"No problem," Ye Zi said, taking the pistol.
"Hold on," Xin Dali said, taking out his watch. "Ye Zi, I want you to disassemble and reassemble this gun as quickly as possible. Ready, begin."
As soon as Xin Dali finished speaking, Ye Zi had already completely disassembled the pistol. By the time he checked the time, she had already reassembled it and placed it on the table.
"Fifteen point three seven seconds!" Xin Dali shouted incredulously. His exclamation attracted everyone around them. Xu Dahai was wide-eyed, looking utterly astonished. Was this someone who had never held a gun? If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it. This hand speed was ten streets ahead of his, with a few turns thrown in.
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