Trekking through the rainforest was already difficult, but with a wounded person, it became even harder.
The focus had shifted from guarding against enemies chasing from behind, to how to bring John back alive. After gaining a moment to breathe, they quickly made a makeshift stretcher, which allowed them to carry John instead of having to take turns shouldering him.
"Give me two magazines. I've only got one full one left,"
John lay on the ground, while Rubber and Frank were busily cutting sticks, and George stood guard with his rifle. Gao Guang, who should have been looking after John, went up to George to ask for ammunition.
George didn't look at Gao Guang. His left hand fumbled around the magazine pouch on his belt, pulling out a magazine, but after a moment's hesitation, he took out another one.
"Use them sparingly, and... don't rush into the enemy crowd!"