The brothers' past in the army was slowly told by him. Apart from some of the missions he had performed, other things, such as their conflicts with the top brass of the military and who they had offended, were explained clearly.
Finally, Big Markelov said with a sad face, "When we joined the army, we were ready to die for our country, but what happened? The country has become like this. How could she become like this? "
Li Du guessed that what he said was most likely true. His feelings were sincere during the introduction. This guy was a rough man, not an actor. He could not have been acting.
Especially the emotions that Big Markelov showed at the end, when the cold moonlight shone on his face, made him look even more desperate and sorrowful.
Li Du rubbed his chin and asked, "Is everything you said true?"
Big Markelov smiled wearily and said, "I'm not stupid. If I still think I can fool you at this time, I'll be the one to suffer if there's a loophole!"
Li Du said, "I can see that you're a smart man, but how can smart people be so miserable in the United States?"
Big Markelov said, "Smart? No, we became rats when we came to the United States, smart rats at best. "
Li Du said, "Actually, you're right about one thing. No matter what we think of each other, we haven't hurt each other yet. So, if I let you go, what are you going to do?"
Big Markelov hurriedly said, "We'll stay in these mountains. We'll be savages and live by hunting and gathering. We'll never trouble you."
Li Du said, "You've never thought of anything else?"
Big Markelov shook his head. "There's nothing else to think about."
Li Du threw out his idea. "Actually, there's another way for you to go. You're good, and I like good guys. As long as they're not bad guys, I'm willing to hire them."
Big Markelov was stunned and asked, "You want to hire the two of us?"
Li Du thought for a moment and said, "Hire yourself. Your brother looks stupid and was easily subdued by my two men."
Big Markelov said flatly, "No way! In terms of military skills, he's better than me! I doubt your men's abilities, boss, but unless they launch a surprise attack that leaves my brother with no chance to resist, you will have to pay the price if you want to take him down! "
That was the truth. Ah Meow landed silently from the tree and took away young Markelov's walkie-talkie. Brother Wolf and Firecracker controlled him with a rifle. Young Markelov had no chance to resist.
Li Du said, "Why don't you give it a try? Be my bodyguards, and I'll let you go."
Big Markelov shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, boss, I'm really sorry. I'd like to accept it, but we can't show our faces outside, or we'll be deported. If you are kind enough to let us go, then let us stay in the mountains. It would be best if you could give us some tools. "
Li Du said, "Don't worry, since I want to hire you, I will definitely help you solve the problem of identity. Unless Ukraine sends agents to assassinate you, you will be safe in the United States."
Hearing his words, Big Markelov hesitated. "Do you have such an ability?"
Li Du said, "You don't have to doubt this. It's not difficult to settle your identities. To tell you the truth, the ability you showed when you escaped saved your brother. Otherwise, I would have called the police because you are criminals! "
Big Markelov said, "Even if we are very capable, we are still criminals."
Li Du smiled and said, "Well, I know, but I'm not a moralist. As long as it's not a crime like rape, murder, and plunder, I can tolerate other minor crimes. Poaching is exactly what I can tolerate."
Firecracker said, "Boss, this is a bit contradictory. You deal with poachers because you can't tolerate their crimes, right?"
Li Du said frankly, "No, I mainly want to avenge Ah Bai. If they didn't hurt Ah Bai, I don't really want to get involved in this matter."
Big Markelov smiled bitterly and said, "Those poor guys."
Li Du said, "Think about it, man. Do you want to be my bodyguard? I can help you clear your identities and give you a good life … "
Big Markelov said immediately, "I accept, as long as we can solve our identity problems, as long as we are not sent to Ukraine, I will accept anything!"
His sudden eagerness made Li Du a little suspicious. "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
Big Markelov said, "Who wants to stay in the mountains and be a savage? You know who we are and you can help us clear our identities. Why wouldn't we accept your offer? "
"Now, my brother and I have fallen into your hands. If you want to hand us over to the police, just make a phone call. But you keep giving me promises. I believe you have the ability, and I also believe in your sincerity."
Li Du nodded with satisfaction and said, "Very good, you are a smart man. I did not choose the wrong man."
Big Markelov smiled bitterly and pointed to the entrance of the cave. "Since you say so, I can't play tricks anymore. I'll tell you where the ruins are."
Li Du was really interested in the ruins, but he did not expect Big Markelov to tell him directly. He thought that in the future, time would reveal a man's heart, and it would not be too late to ask.
In this way, Big Markelov's frankness puzzled him a little, and he asked, "Why are you telling me? Aren't you afraid that I made the promise just to get the location of the ruins from you? "
Big Markelov shook his head. "No, because it's not necessary. Even if I don't tell you where the ruins are, you will find it after a while."
Then he pointed to the cave. "The ruins are here, and you will definitely go there to stay. As long as you go in, you will find them. In that case, I might as well tell you in advance, so that I can make a good impression, don't you think? "
Looking at the dark cave, Li Du asked in surprise, "The ruins are in here?"
Firecracker said disdainfully, "This is your first time in this cave, isn't it? Isn't that nonsense? "
Big Markelov said in a good temper, "I'm not talking nonsense. It's my first time in this cave, but I saw it when I went in. There are rock paintings on the walls of the cave. You didn't pay attention at the time."
Li Du unloaded the flashlight from the M4A1 on Brother Wolf's back. He turned on the flashlight and went into the cave. The cave passage was long, about three or four meters wide and high.
He walked in and passed the corner where Big Markelov had been hiding. The light shone on the wall, and some brilliant symbols appeared …
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