Xiao Xu skipped around excitedly: "I didn't even know you were here! Why did you go to Professor Su first and not me? Waaah!"
Miao Qihuai said helplessly, "I saw Comrade Su first, but I didn't see you. It's all your fault for standing too far in front."
Xiao Xu was immediately appeased. She chuckled and said, "Alright then, by the way, why did you suddenly come here? I told you back then that you weren't from the research institute and couldn't come. Did Political Commissar Wang really agree to let you?"
Miao Qihuai gave a low "hmm," and Xiao Xu looked surprised.
He then gave Miao Qihuai a thumbs up.
Su Miaoyan remained silent, observing the two of them quietly.
Because she suddenly remembered something.
As Xiao Xu mentioned before, Miao Qihuai also polishes jade. Could it be that she came to Takuwa also for the black market?
After all, who would openly use the words "black market"?
The reason Su Miaoyan guessed this was because, given Xiao Xu's big mouth, once she knew that Miao Qihuai could polish jade and make jewelry, she would definitely tell him about the existence of the black market.
She continued walking, pondering the matter.
But she quickly came to a realization.
There's no need to worry about others; just take care of yourself.
Actually, she wanted to ask Miao Qihuai if he really planned to go to the black market, whether he wanted to come with her. After all, she was a young woman, and it was quite dangerous for her to go alone. It would be better if someone accompanied her.
But then I thought, maybe we'll run into them on the black market, then it's not too late to help them. I can't just curse them to be in danger!
"Su Miaoyan, what's wrong? I called you, why didn't you answer?"
Xiao Xu's voice came through.
Su Miaoyan snapped out of her daze and smiled at Xiao Xu: "I was thinking about something and didn't hear you."
Xiao Xu gave a dry "oh," and before they knew it, the group had arrived in the center of a courtyard.
The courtyard looked out of place with the surrounding buildings, and appeared to be very new.
Xiao Xu explained at the opportune moment: "This was built with funds from our military region. Every year, our researchers live here. As for Regiment Commander Lu and the others... they also live here, but next door, with a wall separating them. This protects their privacy, allows them to hear any noise, and also provides them with protection at any time!"
Su Miaoyan understood.
Uzmara and the others who were helping carry things stopped and smiled at everyone in a friendly manner.
Lu Ting said in a deep voice, "Thank you all for your trouble. The rules will still be followed as in previous years. I hope you will keep your promise, Village Chief."
"Okay, no problem, we understand."
Uzmara answered with a smile.
Lu Ting gave a soft "hmm," and said, "Then we won't bother you any longer. You can go ahead and get back to work."
The village chief of Uzmara said a few words in Xinjiang dialect to the people behind him, then turned around and nodded to Lu Ting.
"Commander Lu, welcome to Takuwa. We'll be leaving now. If you need anything, just like every year, come find me on the west side of town."
"Okay, I understand."
Uzmara and the locals behind him left one by one.
Lu Ting blew a whistle, his face very serious: "Everyone, once you're here, don't go where you shouldn't be. There are three things we don't do, and you must strictly abide by them. If anyone violates them, they will be dealt with according to military law!"
"yes!"
His gaze fell on the group of researchers: "You have Professor Yan leading you, and I believe he should have told you the rules here beforehand. I also hope that you will abide by them. If you encounter any trouble, we will not intervene! Because we are not afraid of trouble, nor do we cause trouble, understand?"
The researchers had been here before and naturally understood the rules. They replied in unison, "Understood, Commander Lu!"
Su Miaoyan had heard Lu Ting talk about the rules here before she came, so she naturally agreed.
After everyone left, they all carried their belongings back to their rooms.
With a serious expression, Lu Ting helped Su Miaoyan carry her things to her room.
Because there were many people, three people had to live in one room. Su Miaoyan, Miao Qihuai, and Xiao Xu lived together. When everyone saw Lu Ting, who was usually aloof, taking care of everything for Su Miaoyan, they secretly watched.
Miao Qihuai, in particular, was thoroughly enjoying the show.
A novel is just a novel; it might be fake. After all, the Lu Ting I've seen with my own eyes is completely different from the Lu Ting described in the novel!
The two couldn't live together, which Su Miaoyan wasn't quite used to, but at least Xu Weilan and Miao Qihuai were there to keep her company, so it was alright.
Perhaps sensing her discomfort, after finishing everything, Lu Ting gently comforted Su Miaoyan, saying, "Wife, I'm right next door. You can come to me directly if anything happens. Don't be afraid. I'll keep an eye on those things for you. I'll come to you when I find a good opportunity."
Su Miaoyan nodded: "Okay, you too. By the way, have you told Xiao Dai and Xiao Ji about this?"
“I already said,” Lu Ting said with a deep look in his eyes, “Yong’an will definitely go, but too many people will be too conspicuous, so Hong Wen won’t be going.”
"Okay." Su Miaoyan nodded. "Thank you, Lu Ting."
Lu Ting patted her head, a smile appearing in his eyes.
The two walked towards their respective rooms, and after they had finished tidying up, Professor Yan came out with a bunch of tools.
Su Miaoyan was very curious: "This is..."
Professor Yan explained, "These are some pieces of equipment. Everyone should wear them. If an emergency occurs, it will be easier to handle."
Su Miaoyan understood.
Everyone in the research institute immediately put them on, and Professor Yan handed out some pens and notebooks to them.
"This is for on-site recording, and its purpose is to observe the extent of snow and ice melt in the Lamakan Desert this year and global warming."
"good!"
Everyone accepted the gifts and immediately headed towards the majestic and spectacular Lamakan Mountains in the distance.
The closer you get to that place, the lower the temperature becomes.
You can even see some very interesting geographical phenomena.
The snow line is lower on the shady side than on the sunny side, but the vegetation is more abundant on the sunny side.
For example, there is a broad-leaved forest, above which is a coniferous forest, and at the very top, a snowflake is falling.
The land near the Lamakan Desert was covered with a thin layer of snow, which made everyone wearing short sleeves feel a bit cold.
Professor Yan immediately took out the prepared clothes and told everyone to put them on. When they arrived at the source of the Taka River, they felt it was quite magical.
The desolate Gobi Desert was transformed into a small inhabited town by a mountain range. Snow kept sliding down the mountain, and the Taka River was born, feeding the local people and ensuring they had enough to eat and wear.
Su Miaoyan rubbed her hands together and looked into the distance. She felt that the snow under her feet and the town of Takuwa she had just left were two different worlds.
But everything was so beautiful and peaceful.
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