"I'm Jiang Zhongwen, a villager from Jiangjia Village. I was being hunted, so I had no choice but to flee here."
Jiang Zhongwen quickly introduced himself. Jiang Li asked him to turn around and stared at his face for a few seconds, and found that he did look familiar.
To be on the safe side, Jiang Li had changed into a new set of clothes in advance and washed the mud off his face.
However, Jiang Li did not show her true face, but simply put on some makeup, which made her look very different from her previous appearance.
If you are not particularly familiar with her, you will not be able to recognize her in a short time.
Jiang Li released his hand and asked with deliberate concern, "What happened? Why are you being hunted?"
Jiang Zhongwen shook his head. "This matter involves too many things. The more you know, the worse it will be for you. How about this: if we can escape, I'll tell you everything you want to know. If we can't escape, we'll probably die here."
When Jiang Li heard the word death, his eyes immediately widened.
"What do you mean? It's the 1970s, and we've long since implemented reform and opening up. Even the government can't take our lives, so how could anyone else dare?"
Jiang Li said indignantly with his eyes wide open, and Jiang Zhongwen shook his head with a wry smile.
"This is a long story, so I won't tell you yet. I hope this will save your life."
Jiang Li really didn't expect that at this moment of life and death, Jiang Zhongwen would choose to conceal the truth in order to protect her.
She originally thought that the group of villagers who went up the mountain together were all ungrateful, but she didn't expect that there was a good one among them, which surprised her.
"That's fine, but what are your plans next? Continue hiding here, or run to the mountains?"
Jiang Zhongwen could find this place, so Jiang Li suddenly felt that this place was not safe.
Now, Jiang Li feels that nowhere is safe except at home.
Either go home immediately or run up the mountain. Staying in one place will only make her feel uneasy.
Jiang Zhongwen looked up at the sky and shook his head helplessly.
"It's almost dark now. If we run up the mountain, I'm afraid we won't be able to come back later."
"And I've heard from others before that the quarry has several vicious dogs. Those dogs have very sharp noses. No matter where we hide, they will find us quickly."
This was the first time Jiang Li heard the news. She had a puppy herself, and she knew better than anyone how powerful a dog's nose was.
In other words, no matter where they run, the other party can find them easily as long as they bring the dog over.
Jiang Li had never shown up in front of them, so there was nothing to be afraid of even if he came down the mountain in a swagger.
The only worry now is that they would rather kill someone by mistake than let him go.
As long as she shows up, they will all classify her as an accomplice of the Jiangjia Village villagers, and that would be troublesome.
Jiang Li's mind was working rapidly. The problem she encountered this time was even more difficult than the last time she went to Northeast China to visit her sister.
At least last time people just wanted money and sex, but this time they want your life!
I only have one life, and I can never give it to others!
Moreover, she discovered such a serious truth, which may be related to the cause of her father's death and the whereabouts of her mother. In order to clear herself of the grievances, Jiang Li must investigate this matter thoroughly.
Jiang Li stared at Jiang Zhongwen again and again. He had already revealed his face in front of the people in the quarry. Only if she dumped this man would she have a chance to survive.
Jiang Zhongwen's life has not been easy since he was a child. It not only cultivated his hard-working character, but also taught him to read people's expressions.
As soon as Jiang Li looked at him with a scrutinizing gaze, he realized something was wrong.
He himself knew that his life was in danger and being with this girl might harm her.
But he couldn't guarantee that the girl would not betray him, so the only way to be safe was to keep her by his side.
Both of them had their own considerations in their minds. They remained silent, but their thoughts turned thousands of times.
"I know I've gotten you into trouble, but I can't let you leave alone now."
Jiang Zhongwen is a straightforward person. He says what he wants to say directly without beating around the bush.
Jiang Li also admired this kind of character, but she was not afraid of Jiang Zhongwen's threats.
She was also a person who had seen the world. She had fought with desperate criminals and even knocked down two of them with a trick. She didn't take one or two people seriously.
"If I want to leave, you can't stop me with your strength."
Jiang Li said this with a smile on her face. Jiang Zhongwen remembered that she had just strangled him by the neck, and immediately smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"You're right. Although I can't stop you, I can shamelessly follow you. Whether you follow me or I follow you, we will always walk together."
"Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you in a fit of rage?"
Jiang Li gritted his teeth and looked at him coldly, and Jiang Zhongwen also smiled.
"I don't believe it. Even though you're wearing makeup, I still know you're Jiang Li."
Jiang Li's pupils contracted. She didn't expect that she would be recognized by this young man who she had no impression of.
"In my impression, Jiang Li is beautiful and kind. She wouldn't kill innocent people for a trivial matter. We are from the same village. Now I'm in trouble. I hope you can help me."
Jiang Zhongwen looked at Jiang Li sincerely. In fact, he used to hate Jiang Li and thought that her character and behavior were problematic. Ever since he saw the portraits she painted of the deceased people in the village, he gradually abandoned these prejudices.
Jiang Li really didn't know him because he always stood in the crowd and secretly watched her.
To Jiang Li, he was just one of dozens or hundreds of villagers.
Jiang Li, who was painting seriously, was the brightest star in the eyes of all of them.
"That's what you think. In a life-or-death situation, I only consider my own interests. After all, I still have children and a younger brother to support. If you truly know me, please be merciful and let me live."
Jiang Li tried both soft and hard techniques. It was the first time that Jiang Zhongwen saw Jiang Li so lively and playful.
"We are now deep in the mountains. We must not only be wary of the people working in the quarry, but also be wary of poisonous snakes and wild animals in the mountains after dark."
"You're a little girl, and it's not safe for you to be alone in the mountains. I grew up in the mountains and I'm very familiar with the mountain roads here. Just follow me, and I'll always lead you to the way down the mountain."
Jiang Zhongwen looked at Jiang Li sincerely. It was the first time he had looked at his idol so closely.
Although Jiang Li made herself look uglier with makeup, her facial features were still very beautiful, and the exposed skin on her arms was still so fair and delicate.
Jiang Li quickly weighed the pros and cons and finally made a decision.
"Since you are familiar with the mountain roads, let's go down the mountain from another place and get out of this damn place!"
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