Duan Wu's small studio has added an assistant, Feng Shanlang, who reports to Duan Wu every day after training.
Yuan Zhuan did not stop Duan Wu from asking for people; as long as they could create value, everything else was negotiable.
At 6:30, Feng Sanshui walked into Duan Wu's small single lounge carrying beer and barbecue. "Hey, your health has been getting better and better lately."
This is also what Feng Shanlang finds strange. Just last month, the person was on the verge of death, but suddenly he became energetic and even recovered, like a last burst of energy before death. It's really strange.
Duan Wu held up the dagger, ran his thumb along the blade to make sure it was of good quality, and then picked up the sheath from the ground and put it on.
"Shut up if you have nothing to say." He never intended to tell anyone about his physical condition, and besides, such a miraculous thing would only bring trouble to his master if he talked about it.
He's already at the pinnacle of his life, with someone to support him, work to do, money to earn, and a place to live, and he doesn't want any changes.
"Brother Wu, hurry up, stop working and have a drink." Feng Sanshui called out. After get off work, let's have a drink together, go home and fall asleep as soon as we get home, that'll be so relaxing.
After putting everything back in its place, Duan Wu stood up, supporting himself on his knees.
The three of them were just beginning their night out of eating, drinking, and merrymaking.
In the evening, Yuan Zhuan was so busy that he didn't even have time to drink water.
He could shirk his responsibilities in other matters, but he had to handle all the studies himself. Yuan Zhuan also took on most of the work related to the talismans used for exchanging items, keeping him extremely busy and feeling like he was in dire straits every day.
Another night of staying up late. Yuan Zhuan had been drawing for over an hour when he started to get irritable. He stood up, wanting to jump out the window to get some fresh air.
"Host, someone is looking for you." The system's voice came abruptly.
"Huh? Who?"
Silence...
"System, have you reverted to your usual quiet, unyielding self?"
silent.
Yuan Zhuan rolled his eyes, opened the window, and jumped out.
At the end of the alley, as far as the eye could see, a car was parked quietly.
Yuan Zhuan stood still, but his gaze was fixed on the location of the vehicle.
Inside the car.
The driver thought he wouldn't see anyone until morning, and the mayor in the back seat had the same idea.
He didn't understand why he had to wait here so late at night when he could have come early in the morning to find someone.
Until they saw the person jump out of the window and look straight at where they had parked, as if sensing something.
At that moment, for some reason, the driver felt a chill run down his spine. "Mayor, she saw us."
In the dark of night, in the black car, with no stars or moon in sight, how did she discover it so quickly?
"Okay. You don't need to get out." After saying that, Pei Jun pushed open the door and got out of the car.
Upon seeing the person getting off the car, Yuan Zhuan raised an eyebrow in surprise, not at all surprised that this big shot knew her address.
As the person approached, Yuan Zhuan turned around to face them.
"Mayor, what brings you to my humble abode?" This refined and scholarly tone gives off a certain air of sophistication. Hmm, not bad.
Pei Jun: ...
"Is it convenient to come inside and talk?" He really had something to say, and it was quite troublesome, otherwise he wouldn't be stuck here in the middle of the night, feeding the mosquitoes.
"What do you think?" She herself jumped out of the window.
Following Pei Jun into the car, Yuan Zhuan showed no signs of nervousness.
The driver got out of the car to smoke a cigarette, his eyes occasionally sweeping over the two people in the back seat. One was clearly just a child, and the other was a high-ranking boss, yet sitting together, their auras somehow made them seem like equals.
"Mayor Pei, is something the matter?" Yuan Zhuan broke the silence first.
Even late at night, she still needs to take a few strolls around the neighborhood to finish quickly.
Pei Jun smiled somewhat awkwardly, "I've run into some trouble that can't be solved with ordinary methods."
He had truly felt the power of this little darling, and she had even saved his life. With her eccentric temperament and her age, Pei Jun was unsure how to approach her when discussing his needs.
Fortunately, since the little ancestor spoke up, he naturally forced himself to say it.
"I know the young master is highly skilled, I..."
"Let's get down to business."
Pei Jun: ...His carefully prepared compliments never got a chance to be uttered.
"Two important personnel had an accident on their way back to China and are now missing. The higher-ups are demanding that they be found alive or dead."
"Which country did you come from?" Yuan Zhuan frowned unconsciously, his eyes filled with caution.
The fact that they've come to her for help means they're desperate and the state can't do anything about it; they're grasping at straws, hoping for more help and more security.
“Country M”.
"Didn't you send anyone to look for it?"
"Five special forces units and two secret units have been deployed, but no information has been sent back yet." The two of them still have some very important items in their hands, so the higher-ups are very anxious.
“If my common sense is correct, this matter has nothing to do with you.” Yuan Zhuan turned his head, looked at Pei Jun, and said bluntly.
Pei Jun: How perceptive!
Pei Jun stared directly at Yuan Zhuan, his gaze becoming deep and unfathomable, as if for a fleeting moment, a hint of helplessness flashed across his eyes.
"There's someone in the Pei family who's deeply involved." Since he needed their help and the other party's abilities were unpredictable, he had no reason to hide anything.
Yuan Zhuan raised an eyebrow. He really hadn't realized that the Pei family had such a powerful background. However, he guessed that this was probably the real reason why Pei Jun was able to get promoted two levels after achieving those political achievements.
"What makes you think I would agree to that?" After all, she was just an ordinary citizen; what did this have to do with her?
Pei Jun: You really don't hold back at all.
"The young master's company is in Beiyu City, and it's doing quite well right now, gaining some fame. But if he wants to develop even better in the future, he'll inevitably encounter some unnecessary troubles, which will probably annoy him a lot." Pei Jun said with a smile, as if he were chatting casually, making it easy for people not to be wary.
Yuan Zhuan glanced sideways, chuckled.
"You seem to know me quite well."
“After all, the young master is my savior. It is only right to repay a life-saving grace.” Pei Jun smiled, revealing a hint of childishness on his face.
“I must receive an equal return for everything I give.” Yuan Zhuan turned to look out the car window, his words carrying a hidden meaning.
"Of course," Pei Jun said without hesitation.
Yuan Zhuan turned his head and said, "Give me the information. When are we leaving? I need to bring my own people."
Upon receiving Yuan Zhuan's agreement, Pei Jun was overjoyed, his excitement evident in his words: "Little Master, thank you so much. Don't worry, I can handle as many people as you want, and I'll cover the expenses. However, I need to send four of my own men, all elite soldiers from the special forces, who will definitely not hold you back!"
Yuan Zhuan looked down at the file folder that had been stuffed into his arms, feeling somewhat speechless.
I knew she would agree, I was so well prepared.
"I'm taking four people with me. Has the departure time been set? I need to make some preparations."
"Three days later, is that enough?" Pei Jun's eyes lit up.
"School……"
“Principal Ran, he’s my junior.”
Yuan Zhuan: ...
What a small world, everyone's a familiar face.
The next day, as the sun set, Yuan Zhuan, who had already taken a day off, was greeted by her two friends.
"Zhuanzhuan, why did you take leave? Are you sick?" Tu Du saw Yuan Zhuan at the school gate and hurried over with a worried look on his face, raising his hand to take her temperature with the back of his hand.
"It's nothing," Yuan Zhuan shook his head to stop them. "I just came to tell you that I might need to take some time off, and the return date is uncertain. But don't worry, it shouldn't be too long." As soon as Yuan Zhuan finished speaking, he saw Su Hao running towards him.
"Damn it, Yuan Zhuan, what's wrong with you? You guys got out of class early today!! You even came out earlier than me!" Usually, Su Hao is the most eager to leave school, always the first one waiting for them outside. To be honest, this is the only thing he can compete for first place in, but now, even that first place has been taken away from him. He's so upset.
"Let's go get some barbecue. It's on me tonight." Yuan Zhuan waved his hand and led the way.
"Hey, Yuan Zhuan, why are you being so generous today? Did you win the lottery?"
"Ouch, Tu Du, why did you hit me?!" Su Hao yelled angrily after being slapped on the back of the head by Tu Du.
"Eat what you have, stop talking so much nonsense," Tu Du said with a laugh.
"Tudu, you..."
"Okay, okay, stop fighting. Hurry up and go eat something delicious, or there won't be any seats left..."
The three of them walked away, bickering and joking, unaware that the bespectacled boy who came out behind them was looking at their backs with envy.
Yu Duoduo, arm in arm with Wen Nuannuan, pouted as they walked out of the school gate, her gaze fixed on the direction Yuan Zhuan and the others had gone. "Wen Nuannuan, why do you think they're so close?" She couldn't get close to them no matter what she did; it was as if there was a barrier around them.
"Meeting the right person at the right time." Nuan Nuan sighed and said something that seemed ambiguous.
"What do you mean?" Yu Duoduo was completely confused.
"Literal meaning."
"Warm and cozy, why do you always say such nonsensical things, you little bookworm?"
"You little flower-obsessed girl."
"Warm Nuan Nuan, I'll strangle you!!" The two little girls screamed, played around, and laughed as they went home.
Beijing Capital International Airport.
An unassuming short-haired little girl was holding a young man's arm, whispering something to him from time to time, and they seemed to have a close sibling relationship.
Several other people carrying suitcases mingled in the crowd, actually following closely behind the two without anyone noticing.
To be on the safe side, Yuan Zhuan prepared thousands of talismans for this trip. Yuan and Sun both made her conscript men to draw talismans day and night to ensure the trip went smoothly. In addition to talismans, Yuan Zhuan also prepared some talisman arrays, all sponsored by Yuan and Sun. She also exchanged more than twenty jade talisman arrays from the system, losing a third of her gold coins. She was so distressed that she almost wanted to return them.
The two missing persons disappeared in the South Pacific. The ferry lost its way and vanished along with the people on board. To this day, no one can explain why they had to take a ferry when there was a direct route.
The explanation from country M was that it was a sudden idea of the two people, to see the scenery of the South Pacific Ocean.
They were so angry that they wanted to smash open the other person's head with a hammer, wondering what kind of bastard was inside and how could he say such shameless things!
They were flying to the country they would transit through to catch a ferry, the Eight Banners Country, where the ferry had already been arranged.
“This time, we’re going to meet up with the Falcon Team in the Eight Banners Country and follow them, joining the search as crew members. Your identity here is the captain’s daughter,” said Song Changhui, the temporary leader of the four who came with us.
The man Yuan Zhuan was arm in arm with was none other than Song Changhui, a 26-year-old solo fighter.
Yuan Zhuan nodded, "Have you all worn the jade talismans around your necks?"
Upon hearing this, Song Changhui frowned slightly and nodded, but Yuan Zhuan still noticed the impatience in his eyes.
He didn't quite understand why the higher-ups wanted him to bring a primary school student along, and why important decisions had to be approved by the little girl, and why he couldn't act on his own. Furthermore, when there were differing opinions, following Yuan Zhuan's orders, when they learned of these requirements, they almost applied to withdraw from the mission on the spot.
It took several talks with them to calm them down.
It is said that this girl and the people she brought are descendants of a reclusive family, and they are particularly skilled at tracking. With them around, finding people will be twice as effective.
Sure enough, on their first meeting, this girl gave everyone a jade stone the size of a thumb to wear around their necks, and instructed them not to take it off during the entire mission, otherwise she would make them withdraw from the rescue operation.
Look how absurd this is, but they have no choice but to do it because the mission, codenamed 'Search and Rescue,' is under Yuan Zhuan's command, and like any military order, it must be obeyed.
So even though they didn't like it, they all did it without saying a word.
Yuan Zhuan ignored the thoughts of the people who came this time.
She's here to find people, not to fit in. She has no obligation to make everyone believe in her.
After passing through security and boarding the plane, apart from Song Changhui sitting with her, everyone else sat separately around her, forming a circle.
The four people Yuan Zhuan brought back this time were among the security team members who had cultivated internal strength the fastest and most steadily: Qi Ming, Zeng Lin, Hu Jun, and Song Qian.
I've basically never gone on any important missions with her, so let's treat this as a learning experience.
What Yuan Zhuan didn't know was that when she announced the list of accompanying persons, the four of them didn't sleep a wink that night, too excited to sleep at all. And when they learned that the mysterious big shot in their hearts was the little girl who often came to Cao Ming to learn boxing, their shocked expressions were so intense that even Yuan Zhuan, who had pretty good self-control, secretly clutched her stomach and bent over laughing.
The journey went smoothly. When they landed at the Capital Airport of the Eight Banners, it was already 7 a.m., a night had passed.
As Yuan Zhuan followed Song Changhui off the plane, he noticed several dressed-up Asian men standing in the crowd just as they reached the exit.
Looking at Song Changhui, the latter was expressionless and very dedicated. When they arrived at the underground parking lot, there were already several old and inconspicuous cars waiting there.
Even though Xie Huan, who came to pick up Song Changhui, already knew who he was supposed to be meeting, he still had a fleeting urge to curse the legendary brain of a certain leader when he saw the little girl following Song Changhui.
What were you thinking, sending a child over here?
Yuan Zhuan naturally understood Xie Huan's gaze, but ignored it completely. With a wave of his hand, Zeng Lin and Qi Ming stepped forward and climbed into the back seat of the car that Yuan Zhuan was about to get into.
"Wait a minute, you two sit in the back." Song Changhui's displeasure was obvious when he saw the two of them get into the car without asking permission. He stepped forward and stopped Qi Ming from closing the door.
"Captain Song, if I remember correctly, I am the real captain of this search and rescue operation, and you are here to cooperate." Yuan Zhuan's cold voice pierced through the ears of everyone present.
Xie Huan was stunned, Song Changhui frowned, and the others looked over with different expressions, remaining completely silent.
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