While listening to Lu Xingzhi’s instructions, Jiang Yao looked at the target ten meters away. She was slightly taken aback. It looked so tiny, would she be able to shoot it?
She saw some faint markings on the target and instinctively rubbed her eyes wanting to have a better look at it. She was shocked when she opened her eyes.
Just moments ago, the target looked so far away, but now it looked like it was placed right in front of her eyes. Not only could she see the numbers on it, but she was also able to discern the material on the target.
She stared blankly at it, an astonished expression on her face.
This was the second time it had happened. The first was at the hospital garden when she went after the snatch thief.
The first time it happened, she felt weirded out and wanted the System Admin’s help to check her eyesight for any underlying issues but forgot all about it when she got busy.
It was happening again now, just like the first time.
She could see things that were far away clearly.
“What’s up?” Lu Xingzhi noticed the change in Jiang Yao’s expression.
She shook her head. It was best not to let him know until she understood what was going on.
“Nothing.” She smiled and took over the pistol handed to her by Lu Xingzhi. “It’s a little heavy.”
“We’re using a slightly old-fashioned pistol here in the platoon, it does weigh a little more. I’ll look for a lighter one for you after.” Lu Xingzhi took a few steps back and said, “Did you understand what I said? Try it.”
Jiang Yao nodded excitedly. It seemed that her wonky eyesight might perhaps be useful after all.
She then raised the pistol level and slowed down her breathing, just as Lu Xingzhi taught her.
With a loud bang, she fired the first-ever shot in her life. The sound was loud, but since they were in an open space, it did not discomfort her.
Lu Xingzhi walked toward the target and looked at the shot. The bullet was lodged at the edge of the target, which was a pretty good result for a first-timer like Jiang Yao.
He showed Jiang Yao a thumbs-up.
Even without walking over, Jiang Yao saw the outcome. She felt a little embarrassed that she was inches away from completely missing the target and thought Lu Xingzhi might tease her later. She did not expect the thumbs-up.
Excited, she clung onto Lu Xingzhi as he approached and said, “That’s pretty good, right? I thought I would miss it!”
Even though she was aiming for the bullseye, she knew that it was almost impossible to hit it on her first attempt.
It did not matter. She was contented that she did not miss the target and was also praised by Lu Xingzhi.
“Not bad at all, although your arm was a little unstable.” Lu Xingzhi was pleased to be embraced by Jiang Yao. “You need to train your arm strength. We’ll do arms training in the morning and then shoot targets in the afternoon.”
He was forthright with his comment. It was a decent effort from Jiang Yao; at the very least, it showed that she had the potential to be a good shooter.