At the scrap yard, after listening to Chu Mingxu's analysis, Shen Muling also corroborated his guess.

“Yes, Uncle Yan, Qian Zhuang never used to get involved in collecting antiques in Anbei County.”

"Although I don't know why they got together this time, it's true that they don't get along."

Although she couldn't reveal that Deng Kai was only trying to get money involved, her previous lack of involvement in Anbei County's affairs was enough to convince Yan Bin.

Besides, they can't conjure up a Qian Zhuang right now to guard the scrap yard.

Moreover, for Deng Kai right now, the most important thing should be the handover of the antiques.

He definitely doesn't want to involve Qian Zhuang, who isn't on his side, so it's unlikely he'll come looking for Qian Zhuang.

Yan Bin agreed with their analysis, and seeing that it was getting late, he told them to go back to Xinshan Brigade first.

"Okay, that's settled then. I'll send someone to take you back to Xinshan Brigade."

"Chu boy, you've taken leave, so come back right away; Xiao Shen, I'll have someone waiting for you outside the Xinshan Brigade at 11 p.m.

Now, apart from Chu not having gotten his hands on the equipment he's supposed to bring, everything else has been arranged.

They were just waiting for Chu Mingxu to go back and ask for leave before coming to Anbei County to familiarize himself with the equipment and refine the plan.

All we need to do is ensure that today's operation goes smoothly and that everyone returns safely.

As for Comrade Xiao Shen, all he needs to do is arrive in Anbei County before the handover of the antiques.

Shen Mu Ning and Chu Ming Xu checked the time and it was almost time; it would be past five o'clock by the time they got back.

So the two quickly said goodbye to Yan Bin: "Okay, Uncle Yan, we'll head back now."

The two got into a discreet car that Yan Bin had found on the spot and headed towards the Xinshan Brigade.

All the way there, Chu Mingxu was thinking about their plan for the night, checking for any loopholes in their arrangements.

Shen Mu Ning was only focused on looking at the scenery outside the window, which kept receding in her eyes.

Only after noticing that the person next to him seemed preoccupied did she begin to focus her attention on him.

"Chu Zhiqing, are you alright? Still thinking about tonight's operation?"

In her opinion, this was the only thing he needed to worry about.

"Hmm? It's nothing, just thinking about whether there are any ways to improve our plan."

Because the intelligence for this operation was incomplete, he was still a little nervous.

He disregarded his own life and death when he insisted on participating in this operation.

“If the situation is not as we imagine, I must also make sure to pass on accurate information to Uncle Yan.”

"Otherwise, as you said, once they go silent, it will be difficult for us to find their traces again."

Ideally, the person who comes to exchange the antiques should know their final destination.

Even if they don't know the layout, it won't have much impact on them.

As long as they know the destination in advance, they can make arrangements as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, we can only wait for his intelligence, which introduces more uncertainty and danger.

Shen Mu Ning knew what his concerns were; in fact, she had considered them as well.

In such a dangerous situation, you should either go yourself and prevent others from being in danger.

But even persuading Yan Bin to let me participate today was so difficult.

Not to mention taking the lead himself and tracking the vehicle transporting the antiques.

However, she didn't say she couldn't provide external assistance just because she herself wasn't going.

"Here, take this."

As she spoke, Shen Mu Ning pretended to take a small paper packet out of her pocket and handed it to the person next to her.

Chu Mingxu hesitated for a moment, but still took the things from her hands.

"Is this the hallucinogenic drug you used before?" That's all I can think of.

"Yes, this is it. If there's any danger, just throw this out. Don't worry about it, I have plenty more."

With such a powerful weapon, he should be able to escape unscathed no matter how many enemies he encounters.

Otherwise, she wouldn't feel comfortable letting him take risks when the situation was uncertain.

After all, in the novels she read, Chu Mingxu didn't have this experience.

If she hadn't gotten involved and told him about it...

He should have been content to be an educated youth in the Xinshan Brigade, while watching Lin Siqi and He Xiaolan go back and forth.

She wouldn't be able to live with herself if anything happened to him during this operation.

"Uh, okay." Hearing her boastful words, Chu Mingxu was speechless for once.

"If you find that the final destination is not where we know it, you must ensure your own safety first, and then think about how to send a message out, understand?"

Seeing his appearance, Shen Mu Ning gave him another warning out of concern.

She had witnessed firsthand the harrowing scenes of soldiers obeying orders and fearlessly completing their missions.

She wanted him to prioritize his own safety before considering how to complete the mission.

Instead of rushing in recklessly, disregarding their own lives.

Seeing her worried expression, the heaviness on Chu Mingxu's body instantly disappeared.

He even laughed out loud, which was rare for him: "Hehehe, don't worry, I'm not that stupid."

If he were still in the army, he would indeed have done what Shen Mu Ning said: complete the mission without regard for anything else.

But now, he is the only one in the Chu family who can move freely.

Grandparents, parents, second uncle and aunt, and younger siblings are all suffering.

If he were to perish now, the Chu family might be finished.

Therefore, he was thinking of a more reliable way to complete this mission.

"Alright." Seeing that he cared about his life, she felt relieved.

As long as he understands the situation, he knows what he should do.

When they reached the halfway point from the commune to the Xinshan brigade, the two got off the bus and walked back.

Otherwise, if people see that a car dealership is going back, it's better to just tell everyone that they have something to do.

After returning, Chu Mingxu went to Gu Chengde to ask for leave, and then immediately left without further mention.

Shen Mu Ning also returned to the educated youth settlement first to rest.

Although I didn't do much today, dealing with Yan Bin still gave me some energy.

Besides, she'll be busy tonight, so she probably won't get any rest.

I'd better take a nap while I still have time.

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Meanwhile, in Anbei County, Zhu Yang encountered a major problem.

He acted impulsively, wanting to find out Shen Mu Ning's purpose in coming to the county town.

But after arriving in the county town, I realized that even in such a small place, finding someone was not easy.

After leaving the station, he walked around the bustling parts of the entire county.

It was confirmed that Shen Mu Ning was not found in state-run restaurants, post offices, supply and marketing cooperatives, or other similar places.

He observed the grain depot and supply and marketing cooperative for a long time, in particular.

After confirming that no one was in those places, he found it difficult to find people in the county town.

So I thought of asking someone from the organization who was stationed in Anbei County for help.