The two didn't just stroll around; they also exchanged vegetables with families in the residential compound who grew them.
"Now we're short of meat."
Xiao Che, carrying the groceries, nodded his chin and whispered in her ear, "I'm going to the mountains tonight."
Their treat wasn't just because they wanted to integrate into the group since they were new here; the bigger reason was also to let Bai Yajing get to know the people around her beforehand.
After all, getting to know each one individually is too time-consuming.
Let's get to know each other over this meal.
Bai Yajing also wanted to go along to familiarize herself with the terrain.
"Okay, let's do it together."
The two agreed, and that very night, when all was quiet, they went up the mountain.
Both were skilled hunters. They went up into the mountains and followed the tracks left by wild animals with flashlights.
"Ah Che, it's a big one..."
Xiao Che, who was leading the way with a hoe, laughed heartily upon hearing this, but still subconsciously lowered his voice, "Finally, I don't have to hear you call me 'A-Zhi' anymore, it's really annoying..."
Bai Yajing couldn't help but laugh out loud. She lowered her voice and answered like a thief, "That's right. You keep calling me 'Annie, Annie' every day, it gives me goosebumps all over."
The two exchanged a smile, and just as they were enjoying themselves, they heard a commotion coming from not far away.
Xiao Che and Bai Yajing listened intently to the sounds coming from the other side.
Two people were standing on a large rock not far away.
Under the cover of night, the two figures were hidden in the darkness, with only the faint red glow of the cigarettes in their hands flickering on and off.
"I don't know what they were thinking, sending some greenhorn to lead us..."
Those around him sneered, "Hmph, his identity is just right. If you want to get your hands on the latest research project from China and smuggle it out, he's the most suitable person. The right time, the right place, and the right people are all indispensable."
As for whether he can convince everyone... hehehe...
The person who spoke first felt better after hearing his analysis. After thinking it over carefully, he understood.
"Hahaha, so he's not the boss sent here at all, but a pawn placed in the open? His ultimate goal is to get that project?"
Their thinking is not without reason. Previously, the guild leader had always led them in carrying out tasks. It would be strange if they were to accept being replaced by a mere young upstart.
"Hmph, just you wait and see."
That's what they told him: that young punk was just there to cover for him, the real leader.
"Hehehe, you're so smart, Commander!"
The two talked for a while longer before descending the mountain one after the other.
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The two people who had been listening intently all along now had their eyes shining.
This is truly a great find!
"We searched high and low without finding it, but it came to us effortlessly! This trip was definitely worthwhile!"
Xiao Che had met more people on this side than she had, and from listening to their conversation, he could roughly guess their identities.
"Regimental commander? The people living at the foot of this mountain are mostly researchers and the legion stationed here, along with their families. There aren't many who are called regimental commanders. Next, we just need to investigate those few regimental commanders."
Bai Yajing, however, thought about the current situation.
"The border is unstable. We need to find him as soon as possible. He's a regimental commander, with a lot of power. If he has any ulterior motives, who knows how many people will be implicated!"
What she could think of, Xiao Che naturally thought of as well.
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