Jiang Qiao and Liu Zhanyu dealt with Bai Qingping's matter first, handing over the radio and codebook, leaving it to them to decide whether to verify them.

"I didn't have time to search the place where they were killed. Those people will probably wake up soon. If you're in a hurry, just splash them with cold water and interrogate them quickly. You can explain things to me then."

And what's the situation with my older brother and our family? Hopefully, the enemy hasn't targeted them."

Liu Zhanyu gave a bitter smile. "Why didn't we fight? Song Zhi is keeping a close watch on things in the county town, so the enemy didn't have a chance. But these bastards have their eyes on your older brother and the old man."

However, we're prepared for anything, so how could we let them succeed? We got taken care of, so none of the problems you worried about happened.”

Jiang Qiao was relieved to know that everyone at home was safe and sound. She had discussed it with Liu Zhanyu the night she arrived, and they agreed that the safety of her family must be guaranteed. She was willing to take the risk herself, but her family could not be threatened because of this.

Fortunately, she had taken precautions in time, and nothing serious happened, which was a great relief. She thought to herself, those Japanese devils couldn't possibly not have wicked intentions.

Liu Zhanyu was in a hurry to interrogate and search, so even if Jiang Qiao was anxious, she couldn't pull Liu Zhanyu aside to ask him about the ins and outs of the matter at this time.

There are still some people searching on the mountain. The sentries and the men who delivered food have been captured, and they are conducting a final check.

Jiang Qiao had nothing else to do, so she simply took Zhang Erhu up the mountain herself. Her mouth was practically watering at the thought of food, so she hurried up the mountain to see if she could bring back some game to feed everyone. She did have some in her spatial storage, but she couldn't take it out.

In addition, the two of them also joined the others in searching the mountain to see why these people chose to set up camp there. She couldn't find the answer to this question, and it left her feeling uneasy.

The main problem was that after dealing with those Japanese people for so long, she still couldn't figure out their true intentions.

Jiang Qiao searched the mountains and fields but didn't find any prey. Instead, another group of people discovered a strange place in the mountains.

When Jiang Qiao and the others rushed over after hearing the news, they saw several people already standing outside the cave entrance.

As Liu Zhanyu walked, he asked, "What's going on? Has anyone gone in?"

One of the soldiers came over and whispered a report to Liu Zhanyu about the situation inside.

Jiang Qiao couldn't hear clearly, but she could tell that Liu Zhanyu's expression was very strange; he was too serious. She rarely saw Old Liu like this before.

"Alright, you guys are responsible for guarding this place and making sure no one gets close. I'll go back and report to my superiors now. Jiang Qiao, let's go back first."

Jiang Qiao hadn't figured things out yet when Liu Zhanyu led her down the mountain again. "Hey, Comrade Liu, what's going on in there? Aren't we going in to take a look?"

Liu Zhanyu shook his head. "No need to look. The less you know, the better. Jiang Qiao, pack up and go out with your men first. I'll stay here and keep watch. I'll contact the higher-ups right now and send someone to meet you."

If you have any questions, I'll let you know after I've made the arrangements. You should go back and pack your things; we're leaving first thing tomorrow morning.

If Liu Zhanyu could say that, then the discovery in the cave must be extraordinary. Jiang Qiao thought of Sato. If he could keep Bai Qingping here, then this matter must be complicated. It's likely that the other party is guarding the things in the cave.

Jiang Qiao didn't bring much with her; she only had this one outfit when she arrived. Bai Qingping and the others were kind enough to give her a change of clothes.

Zhang Erhu now knows what he should do. He feels uneasy about arresting everyone who was with him.

When Jiang Qiao arrived, she saw Zhang Erhu sitting alone on a rock outside, holding his head and remaining silent.

"What's wrong? Is something bothering you?"

Zhang Erhu raised his head, his expression showing an indescribable struggle.

"Jiang Qiao, what will happen to these people in the future? If they go to prison, there will be no one to treat their illnesses. What if—"

Jiang Qiao patted his shoulder and squatted down beside him. "Brother Zhang, you reap what you sow. What these people have done will be judged fairly. As for their health, you don't need to worry too much. They won't die anytime soon. After all, I've been treating them for so long."

As for you, I promised you, and I will keep my promise. Regardless of whether you go to jail or not, I will mail you the medicine at any time. I will talk to the higher-ups about this. This can be considered as you making amends for your crimes. As for how to deal with it, that's not up to me.

However, as I said before, we can't undo what we've done in the past, so let's try to be better people in the future, and at least try to go home as soon as possible to take care of our elderly mother, right?

Zhang Erhu sighed, "To be honest, before I had no family or career, I didn't think too much about it. I just lived one day at a time. We people have always lived a life of danger."

But I have a mother, she's waiting for me to come home; I have a younger sister, she's waiting for me, her older brother, to support her. So, I'm really afraid of dying.

After saying that, Zhang Erhu felt a little embarrassed. As a grown man, he was telling a girl that he was afraid of dying. He felt ashamed no matter how he thought about it.

Jiang Qiao smiled and looked into the distance. "Don't say you're afraid of dying. I'm even more afraid than you. But what good is being afraid of dying? If we die, it will be the end of everything, but what about the family we leave behind?"

So, we have to think positively and look forward. How many people in your line of work have a good end?

Don't you want a son and a daughter? Don't you want a wife and children to dote on you?

Zhang Erhu nodded honestly, "I want to, but I don't dare. We live hand to mouth, and I'm afraid of implicating my family and children."

Jiang Qiao stood up. "So, now is not the time for you to overthink things. Let's try to get lenient treatment and take your wife back to our hometown to take care of the elderly. No matter how life is, at least the family will be together."

Let's go and meet those guys—"

Inside the room, the people were being interrogated separately, like small fry or crab generals. Jiang Qiao didn't have time to deal with them for the time being; she just wanted to face Bai Qingping directly.

When Bai Qingping saw Jiang Qiao come in, her eyes turned red. It was only because she was tied up that she was able to fight Jiang Qiao. Otherwise, she would definitely have rushed over and fought him to the death.

She screamed hysterically at Jiang Qiao, "It was you! You ruined all of us! I should have acted sooner! I regret it so much!"

Jiang Qiao glanced at the other person coldly, her words devoid of warmth, "It's too late to regret it now, Bai Qingping. Hmph, such a beautiful name, and you, a piece of scum, have tarnished it. Where is your whiteness? Where is your purity? Tsk tsk—"

Bai Qingping snorted, glared at Jiang Qiao, and then simply closed her eyes to avoid looking and getting upset.