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Fu Shiwu reached out and lowered the beer that was held high in front of him.
He asked cautiously, "Tang Xuhai, what's wrong? What happened?"
Tang Xuhai paused for a moment, then said cheerfully, "Nothing happened."
"Nothing? Why are you grinning like a fool then?" Fu Shiwu looked at him suspiciously.
Tang Xuhai's face instantly drooped, "Why do you say that?"
Fu Shiwu earnestly apologized, "Sorry, it's just your expression..."
Tang Xuhai twitched his mouth, giving up arguing with him and instead shared his joy, "Something good happened. My leg, it's healed."
"Healed?" Fu Shiwu thought he understood and nodded, "Even though it's not swollen anymore, be a bit careful when you move."
Tang Xuhai explained, "Not like that. I mean, my leg, it's completely healed. It feels just like it did before I got injured, even better, actually."
Fu Shiwu couldn't comprehend this. "But you have a steel plate in your leg. How could it feel the same as before?"
Tang Xuhai was puzzled too, but as long as his leg had been a burden for so long, he wasn't willing to entertain negative thoughts. He preferred this situation to last longer, even permanently.
"I don't know, but isn't this a good thing?" Tang Xuhai's mood dampened.
Furrowing his brows, Fu Shiwu said softly, "Regardless, there's a chance we should do a detailed examination."
"Okay." Tang Xuhai nodded. He'd do it himself even if Fu Shiwu didn't mention it. He wanted to know what exactly had happened to his leg.
"Forget about that!" Tang Xuhai put down the beer, grabbed a shirt, and handed it to Fu Shiwu, saying, "Take it, see if it fits. If not, I'll exchange it for you later. I've already exterminated all those aberrations in that area. Just tell me what style you want."
Accepting Tang Xuhai's goodwill, Fu Shiwu took the shirt. However, he remembered that Tang Xuhai had a specific reason for going out today. "Water?"
Tang Xuhai fell silent.
"Forget?" Fu Shiwu hesitated.
"No! Didn't forget!" Tang Xuhai jumped up and dashed toward the door. "I'm planning to go there again!"
"Hey!! Have your meal first!" Fu Shiwu chuckled helplessly.
Tang Xuhai was long gone.
He picked up the empty bucket at the door and headed towards the residential area where Fu Shiwu had previously visited.
Passing by on his return, he glanced at a place where there was a large water purifier.
Interestingly, Tianjing Garden didn't have such a purifier.
If their community had one, Tang Xuhai wouldn't have to run to their unit specially to get bottled water from there.
This led to a story that must be told about the water station and the purifier company. In a world where there were sand bullies and cement bullies, naturally, there were a group known as water bullies.
The operator of this water station had repeatedly damaged the purifier's filters through unfair competition, forcing the manufacturer to come for repairs regularly. The cost of each repair outweighed the profits, so they had to withdraw from this community.
Despite the grievances of the homeowners, the property management couldn't handle it. Eventually, the only option was for residents to install their own purifiers conditionally or drink the bottled water provided by the water station.
When this incident occurred, neither Tang Xuhai nor Wen Zhaoming had moved into this community. This explained why Fu Shiwu, a single guy who didn't pursue a high-quality life, installed a water purifier. Simply because Fu Shiwu would never compromise with these water bullies.
Tang Xuhai arrived at the residential area and went straight to the Western Clinic. He wore a tight-fitting T-shirt on top and outdoor pants below. These pants had many pockets, and through the gap Fu Shiwu had opened, Tang Xuhai directly entered and took some saline solution.
Before leaving, he looked inside the community. Many people had died inside, but these deaths were far fewer compared to the entire community. Most of these people had probably fled.
Tang Xuhai returned to the shelter with a bucket of water. Along the way at a small shop, he got some utensils, towels, toothpaste, and toothbrushes, taking care of his personal hygiene.
This afternoon, battles and confrontations were happening nationwide, and at this time, unexpected turnarounds were happening one after another.
In a prison, incarcerated inmates angrily tore apart the entire cell's bars with their bare arms and killed the intruding creatures.
On the escape route, a young girl fearfully screamed, emitting visible ripples that instantly spewed out from her mouth, shockwaves striking the creatures directly, causing them to spurt blood.
In the city, with his men on the verge of dying, the boss of the underworld roared angrily. A lightning bolt, as thick as a snake, struck the creatures.
In the countryside, a burly farmer with an alien tentacle wrapped around his arm erupted in tremendous despair-fueled strength, tearing the creature in half.
The long-awaited superpowers finally emerged worldwide. Soon, people found out that those who had recently recovered from colds and fevers were all healed!
However, at that moment, in the underground shelter of the Yuncheng Theater, Fu Shiwu and Tang Xuhai, who had left home without their phones, remained oblivious to this news.
Tang Xuhai drew the gun from behind his waist and handed it to Fu Shiwu, saying, "Take this gun."
"A gun?!" Fu Shiwu looked at the dark, shiny firearm in astonishment, swallowing hard. "Where did you get this gun?"
Faced with a weapon that ordinary folks had only seen on TV, the first feeling they usually experienced was fear and apprehension.
Seeing Fu Shiwu's confusion, Tang Xuhai couldn't help but chuckle, "I found it. Hold it, there's no safety on it, it's safe, won't misfire."
Fu Shiwu took a breath, focused, and looked up at Tang Xuhai, "You've been in the military, right? You take it."
"I have many ways to deal with these creatures; you keep the gun for self-defense," Tang Xuhai said firmly. "I'll teach you how to use it."
Fu Shiwu was braver than Tang Xuhai had thought. Also, judging by how quickly he had mastered needlework, his coordination was excellent. Tang Xuhai felt that if they were going to act together in the future, it was necessary to train Fu Shiwu into a competent fighter.
Although they had only six bullets for now, Tang Xuhai was confident that in this gradually collapsing world, they wouldn't struggle to find more bullets for Fu Shiwu.
After pondering for a moment, Fu Shiwu nodded solemnly, taking the gun in his hands. "I'll try my best to learn!"
Tang Xuhai smiled, finding Fu Shiwu's approach commendable. He was quick to make advantageous choices when facing decisions (whether for himself or for the greater good) and acted decisively once determined.
In such times, strength and decisiveness were crucial qualities.
"Alright, let me teach you how to handle the gun," Tang Xuhai said as he walked over, picking up the gun from Fu Shiwu's hands and introducing its components step by step. "This is the trigger, this is the safety, and this is the magazine. To put the safety on..."
He pressed the gun's safety, causing a crisp sound. Then he pulled the slide, saying, "Now the bullet's chambered. Just pull the trigger to fire the bullet. Remember, when you're done using the gun, always remember to put the safety back on like this..."
Taking the gun back from Fu Shiwu, Tang Xuhai stood close to him, teaching him the proper use of the safety, magazine installation, disassembly, and reloading...
Tang Xuhai was thorough in his teaching, while Fu Shiwu was equally diligent in learning.
He was a bit rigid by nature, especially when it came to life-and-death skills, he put in an extraordinary effort to master them.
As Tang Xuhai had anticipated, Fu Shiwu had exceptional hand-eye coordination. After a single demonstration, Fu Shiwu could replicate it almost perfectly, becoming extremely skilled after practicing several times.
Satisfied, Tang Xuhai took the gun back, saying, "Alright, practice slowly later. Disassemble the gun into parts and reassemble it; I'll teach you that as a separate skill. Now, I'll teach you how to aim. It's not just about shooting the bullet; if you miss the target, it's a waste. Aiming requires proper grip. If you can't even hold the gun steadily, don't expect to hit the target!"
Tang Xuhai's tone was serious. Fu Shiwu adjusted his glasses and nodded earnestly.
"Watch me," Tang Xuhai said.
Tang Xuhai held the gun barrel with his left hand, pushed the handle into his right palm, closed his right hand, gripping the gun firmly. His hands separated, hanging naturally, then suddenly lifted and closed together, swiftly pulling the trigger.
"Click!" The slight sound startled Fu Shiwu.
Because Tang Xuhai's momentum was so forceful, Fu Shiwu momentarily forgot that the bullet had been chambered and the safety wasn't on.
"Mastering the correct gun-handling methods, when practiced, can allow you to hit a target even without aiming directly. But for now, don't aim too high. Focus on accuracy first," Tang Xuhai cautioned, adding a word of encouragement, "You can consider that as your target."
Fu Shiwu was taken aback, a mix of irritation and anger. Was he being serious or just teasing? Definitely teasing, right?!
Guiding Fu Shiwu's grip on the gun, Tang Xuhai helped him position it accurately, saying, "A precise aiming posture takes a lot of practice. I'll set up a target on the wall for you to practice aiming. Remember, a gun's precision can make a world of difference. Aim the sights precisely. While practicing, you can put pressure on the trigger with your fingers, but don't pull it easily. Wait until you're completely calm, reduce your awareness of firing, even to the point of not thinking about it. Got it?"
After struggling to comprehend, Fu Shiwu apologetically shook his head.
"In simple terms, aim until your mind goes blank, leaving only the target, then you can pull the trigger," Tang Xuhai simplified, concluding with this somewhat crude and simple explanation, which directly led to the birth of a legendary sharpshooter in the future!
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