Chapter 144: Playing with Guns is a Man’s Romance

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Playing with Guns is a Man’s Romance

IPSC Hunter Club.

Tao led Su Yunzhou into the badass live-fire shooting range.

"How do you like this ultimate boyish thrill, handsome?"

"Nice~"

A knowing smile appeared on Su Yunzhou’s face.

Looking at the dazzling display of firearms, the overwhelming aesthetic of violence made one’s blood boil irrepressibly. Although they were replica guns, they met the highest standards. Their weight and practical shooting feel were incredibly close to the real thing.

Su Yunzhou couldn’t wait to try, but for now, he could only listen intently to the instructor’s briefing.

Seeing the handsome guy’s impatient look, Tao said to the fans in her live stream, "Darlings, to protect his privacy, you can’t see his face. Otherwise, you’d truly understand what it means to beam with joy.

"Thank you for the rocket, Brother Wuwei~

"Love you~

"While he’s learning, I’ve prepared twenty lucky bags for everyone. Please follow and support Tao.

"Our main focus here is genuine happiness~"

The live chat rolled rapidly.

Protect Wifey Tao: [Our Tao always gives real perks! Such a great streamer! Love it! Turned into a pink fan!]

Invincible Cheapskate: [I always thought the guy above was a shill! Until he mentioned turning pink—we all know it turns black eventually!]

Born To Be A Workhorse: [Looks like this guy has huge ambitions! Turning it black! Now that’s no small project.]

Neurotic Cat: [Speaking of which! I actually have a few questions I want to ask our lovely Tao.]

Ignoring the derailed topics about pinks and blacks, Tao said playfully, "Sure thing! As long as you dare to ask, I dare to give a serious answer."

Without a word, Neurotic Cat immediately sent a rocket, piquing everyone’s curiosity. Then he typed:

[Please answer the following questions seriously.

1. When did the tunnel first open to traffic?

2. Is there any wading involved during normal traffic?

3. If heavy snow blocks the main road for seven days, can we enter through the back trail?

4. Is it damaging to start the motorcycle without warming it up first?

5. If you pull out the key while the motorcycle is running at high speed, will the stereo stop playing?

7. What is the budget for opening the tunnel project?]

This incredibly earnest series of questions completely dumbfounded the fans. Once they realized the heavy innuendo, the screen filled with "666" and praises worshipping the veteran master...

As a socially savvy and pretty internet celebrity, Tao naturally had to play dumb. She started beating around the bush, changing the topic, and completely ignoring the true meaning behind his questions.

But there was no way the netizens would let this opportunity slip by.

[Tao, didn’t you say your main focus is being genuine?]

[Don’t you even dare to answer these questions directly?]

[It’s okay~ Whether it’s red or pink, I love you for who you are, babe~]

[Barf~ I’m reporting the guy above for being disgusting~]

[Report +1]

[...]

It wasn’t until Tao, Su Yunzhou, and the instructor arrived at the shooting range that the derailed live stream finally got somewhat back on track.

The instructor was a serious middle-aged man and a military veteran. Because of his love for guns, he and his fellow veterans had opened this club. Otherwise, how could ordinary people secure an IPSC quota? Their practical shooting scores were all excellent. It was no exaggeration to say they were the absolute ceiling among domestic replica firearm clubs.

He said to Su Yunzhou, "This is a GLOCK pistol. It uses a 9mm, ten-round magazine. You may chamber a round now."

As soon as he spoke, Su Yunzhou eagerly picked up the GLOCK from the table. It was tethered by a slender iron chain, restricting its aim to a single direction. It felt slightly cool to the touch and carried a decent weight. The icy body of the gun exuded the distinct texture of metal.

The instructor cautioned, "You may fire. Please be careful!"

Su Yunzhou recalled the stance and essentials the instructor had explained earlier. Then, gripping tightly with his left hand and resting his right index finger on the trigger, he pulled it slowly and firmly...

BANG!

Accompanied by a crisp gunshot, the target displayed a score of three rings.

The instructor commented, "Not bad. You didn’t miss the target on your first try, which is already quite impressive. Try adjusting your arm’s center of gravity and feel the recoil."

"Got it!"

Su Yunzhou took a deep breath.

BANG.

A muffled shot rang out. Seven rings!

The instructor’s expression shifted slightly. This young man was quite accurate.

Third shot. Close to eight rings.

Fourth shot, fifth shot. Basically stabilized around seven or eight rings.

This score seemed somewhat unbelievable in the instructor’s eyes. He subconsciously sized up the young Su Yunzhou. His shooting posture and the finer details were quite awkward; it truly didn’t look like he had received any military training. However, his hands were incredibly steady. This kind of steadiness was common among veterans, but seeing it in an ordinary person was a bit... unusual.

"Have you received similar training before?"

Su Yunzhou shook his head and lowered the GLOCK, his heart surging with excitement. Playing with guns truly was a man’s ultimate romance.

The feeling was just like wielding a sword—who wouldn’t love chasing that kind of thrill? It was just that, hindered by the development of modern society, most men chose to play with Big Treasure Swords, or simply act downright cheap.

"This is my first time shooting!"

The instructor’s expression remained unchanged, but his pupils contracted slightly. Based on his years of experience, having this kind of hit rate on a first attempt could be considered an outstanding talent.

"Try maintaining your breathing. Fire according to your rhythmic frequency."

Su Yunzhou nodded. After a few consecutive deep breaths, his breathing rhythm slowly steadied. With a burning gaze, he pulled the trigger.

"Wow~

"Nine rings~"

Tao let out a cry of surprise. She had brought quite a few lucky viewers here to experience shooting, but watching them fire had always felt awkward.

How to put it? It was like a novice driving for the first time—extremely nervous, shooting too fast, trembling violently, and completely unable to aim. Or they would be howling with excitement, firing wildly, with every bullet missing the target. Or they would strike a pretentious shooting pose, only to end up scaring the instructor into hurrying forward to correct their stance.

Su Yunzhou finished his ten rounds. It felt amazing, but it wasn’t nearly enough to satisfy him, so he asked for thirty more rounds.

The instructor nodded and immediately brought the ammo. They had collaborated with this internet celebrity, Tao, a few times already. She frequently brought customers to spend money. Even though they were given an insider price, it still served as great indirect advertising.

A moment later.

RAT-A-TAT-TAT!

The continuous sound of gunfire rang out.

Ten rounds finished. The best score was nine rings; the worst was seven rings.

This level of shooting accuracy left everyone in the live stream dumbfounded. A few fans who had done practical shooting before exclaimed in astonishment.

[Is this bro a hitman just like that uncle from Turkey at the Olympics?]

[I think it’s possible. Based on my years of experience with live-action laser tag, shooting looks easy but is actually incredibly difficult.]

[Is shooting hard? I regularly hit the deep bullseye in one shot!]

[Damn it! I am being serious with you, okay?]

[I am being serious! Not only can I hit the deep bullseye, but I can also rapid-fire! Maybe you... you old folks just don’t get it!]

Tao watched the derailed comment section with a silent smile. She merely shifted her gaze to Su Yunzhou. Seeing that another round of shooting had ended, she asked, "Handsome, everyone is super curious about why your shooting is so amazing!

"Do you have any secret tips to teach us~"