As Zhang Lingshan looked over the map and committed it to memory, Wang Yue said, "Because our Strong Squad has been short one deputy squad leader during this period, Ma Hong and I have been taking turns keeping night watch. It's been exhausting. We've finally waited and waited until you arrived, so we'll leave the night watch for the near future to you. Brother Shan, what do you think?"
His tone was calm. It was not an order, but sounded as if he were discussing it.
Zhang Lingshan said, "All right. One should perform the duties of one's post. Since I've come to serve as deputy squad leader, I can't just eat without working. I'll take this night-watch duty."
"Good! Brother Shan really is straightforward. Hao Yun, Hao Lei, Liu Feng, the three of you will be under Deputy Squad Leader Shan from now on. Follow Deputy Squad Leader Shan properly on night watch. Don't slack off. Understood?"
Wang Yue pointed at three men with his right hand.
The three hurriedly said, "Yes!"
"All right, then next, Brother Shan, memorize this map so you don't go the wrong way while patrolling at night. Ma Hong and I will go patrol outside. If there are any problems, just call on Liu Feng and the other two."
After giving that instruction, Wang Yue left.
Zhang Lingshan stayed in the room memorizing the map, while Liu Feng and the other two stood by, bored out of their minds. Before long, they were yawning and wanting to sleep, saying, "Deputy Squad Leader Shan, we still have to keep watch tonight, so we need to get some sleep in advance. We don't dare tire ourselves out too much."
"Mm, got it. I won't be done looking over this map for a while. Go rest on