Lin Xiaoxiao originally wanted to sit for a while before going in to mess with the washing machine in the space, but when she heard the aunties gossiping, her butt seemed to be glued to her and she couldn't move at all.
She thought that only important people lived in the compound, and that the atmosphere would be very different from that of ordinary people. She never expected that there would be so many things happening here.
That's true. No matter how high your status or how good your knowledge, you're still just a human being, and as long as you're human, you can't avoid these things.
One afternoon, Lin Xiaoxiao sat here listening to the aunties gossip. She heard almost every piece of gossip in the courtyard. As she listened, she felt the sky gradually darken and the wind was howling.
"Oh dear, it looks like it's going to rain. I need to hurry back and collect the laundry." The group glanced at the time and realized it was almost 5 o'clock. They quickly packed their things and headed home to clean up their clothes and cook dinner.
Just as Bai Hehua and Lin Xiaoxiao brought the clothes inside, a sudden downpour of large raindrops began.
Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the heavy rain pounding against the window, and had a feeling that a storm was brewing, but she inexplicably liked this feeling and this situation, and her mood was inexplicably good.
When I'm in a good mood, I like to experiment with food.
Lin Xiaoxiao said to Bai Hehua, "Mom, I'll cook today and make a delicious boiled fish."
Bai Hehua: "Sure, I'll help you. You just need to cook, you don't need to do anything else."
Xia Ri and Han Meng went to Xia's house again today. Without these two people, Lin Xiaoxiao had the leisure to cook. Don't say that we are all family and shouldn't be so fussy. A harmonious family atmosphere is the best.
Lin Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, doesn't. They're from completely different worlds, so there's no need for her to pretend. If she doesn't like someone, she just doesn't like them. Like a child, if I don't like you, I don't want to play with you, and I don't want to share my toys and candy with you either.
The logic is the same: why should adults be so complicated and hypocritical, sharing good things just to look good on the surface?
Lin Xiaoxiao is rich, but she should spend her money on people who deserve it.
Despite the stormy weather, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law continued their conversation in the warm, lit kitchen. Just as they were getting into a pleasant chat, the phone rang.
Bai Hehua was marinating fish when Lin Xiaoxiao went to answer the phone. It was Han Qiushi calling.
"Xiaoxiao, I won't be going home for dinner tonight, so don't wait for me."
Lin Xiaoxiao glanced at the weather outside, her mood slowly shifting from comfort to worry. "Are you out on a mission in this heavy rain?"
Han Qiushi, on the other end of the phone, reassured her gently, "Yes, some things came up unexpectedly today, and I have to keep an eye on things. It's not a dangerous mission, so you can rest assured."
Lin Xiaoxiao felt relieved after hearing him say that: "Okay, then be careful in everything. I cooked a lot of delicious food today. I'll save some for you to try when you come back tonight."
"Okay, I'll go get busy now. It's getting chilly, remember to wear an extra layer."
"good."
Han Qiushi wasn't lying to reassure Lin Xiaoxiao; the mission was indeed not very dangerous.
If there was any danger, it was just the inconvenience caused by the weather. He led a small team, traversing the muddy mountain road, following the group in front.
The heavy rain had its advantages; at least it effectively masked their footsteps, which is why Han Qiushi had only brought about five people.
The people following Han Qiushi had also received their mission on short notice and did not know what they were supposed to do, but they did not ask any questions and acted according to Han Qiushi's instructions.
They walked carefully, observing their surroundings, and soon they arrived at the front of a small valley. Once in the valley, the people in front did not stop, but continued to move forward slowly.
They stopped when they reached the edge of a cliff halfway up the mountain.
Han Qiushi and his group of six also stopped and found a place with more vegetation to hide themselves. Han Qiushi held up his binoculars and looked at a few people on the small hill in front of him. He didn't know where they got the tools and what they were digging.
From Han Qiushi's angle, it's impossible to see what's buried on the hillside; he can only wait and watch from where he is.
"I really didn't expect that Zhao Jiu would leave a dog here. I don't know what kind of magic potion he's been given. Even with Zhao Jiu in this state, this dog is still so loyal."
Han Qiushi was accompanied by none other than the burly man he had met in Wanli last time. The man's name was Xiong Lei, and he was a battalion commander in another district of the Beijing military.
Xiong Lei actually hid very well in the army until Han Qiu saw his face on the computer monitor screen, felt that it looked familiar, and kept it in his mind.
It wasn't until he saw this person's face at a large military meeting that Han Qiushi began to pay attention to Xiong Lei. Especially during the two days when Zhao Jiu was arrested, he even had people keep a close eye on him, just in case Zhao Jiu had some tricks up his sleeve.
Unexpectedly, Xiong Lei was unusually quiet for those few days, doing nothing at all, until he started to take action in the last few days. Taking advantage of the heavy rain today, he organized a few people to come here.
Han Qiushi immediately selected a few special forces soldiers, only to inform the division commander once. The rest of the soldiers had no idea what they were there for, fearing that there might be Zhao Jiu's men in the army who would hinder the mission.
Time passed second by second. The raindrops flew horizontally, hitting their faces with the force of small stones being thrown at them. Their clothes were soaked with water and clung tightly to their skin.
The large raindrops also hindered the telescope's function, making it impossible to see what was in the pit. Han Qiushi led his men to quietly move forward a few meters. When he finally saw what was inside, his eyes immediately became very serious.
The soldiers behind him were experienced in combat and had been squatting there for so long that they had seen Xiong Lei's movements. Han Qiushi then handed them the binoculars to watch.
"Did you see that clearly? All of that is our weaponry. So much weaponry, and it was transported here so quietly. It seems there are traitors in the military."
"Make sure you remember these people's faces and their locations. The surveillance for the next few days is your responsibility. Remember, this mission is top secret."
"I don't think I need to explain the seriousness of this matter, do I?"
"No need!" came a low reply from behind.
Seeing Xiong Lei dig everything out and several people carrying boxes into the valley, Han Qiushi and the soldiers behind him all looked extremely grim, not only angry that someone dared to do such a thing.
Those are their own weapons! They never use these things during training. These boxes of equipment are enough to fight countless enemies.
That's not the most infuriating thing. The most infuriating thing is that they might use these weapons to point them at the heads of their own people.
"Commander, let's go over there and shoot them right now." One of the soldiers, thinking of those boxes of weapons and treasures, couldn't contain his anger and wanted to kill the man to vent his rage.
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