Xu Neng was still asleep after dark.
This time, his breathing was deep and even, and his face regained some color. When Wang Feifei got up, she stared at his sleeping face for a long time in a daze.
They didn't leave until Xiao Gao arrived, reluctantly.
I'd better not wake him up...
Traveling after dark is indeed much safer, and the visibility is quite good thanks to the light reflected from the snow.
This time, Wang Feifei's skiing skills improved a lot. She didn't fall again, and her speed was also much faster.
It was nearly midnight when we arrived at the unfinished building.
Xiao Gao was worried about President Xu, so he didn't go upstairs and went straight back.
This solved a big problem for Wang Feifei. Last time, Xiao Gao went up the elevator shaft through Cao Gui. If she were to be taken upstairs, she would definitely know about the balcony passage.
So when he suggested returning to the base, Wang Feifei breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't try to stop him, and after watching Xiao Gao leave, she went upstairs alone.
The fewer people who know about the passageways to the safe house, the better.
I finally got home and could finally relax completely. From the moment I received Xu Neng's call last night until now, my nerves have been on edge.
Exhausted after getting home, I took a quick shower and fell into a deep sleep...
After waking up, Xu Neng felt much better. Seeing that the seat next to him was empty, he felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.
I drifted off to sleep for a while, and when I woke up again, Xiao Gao was already back.
"Was it delivered safely?"
"Yes, the journey was smooth, and no one saw us."
"Very good, thank you for your hard work. There is one more thing I need you to do immediately: find a woman at the base, someone whose voice and figure are similar to Wang Feifei, and bring her here secretly."
Xiao Gao immediately understood what Xu Neng meant: he wanted to find a stand-in for Wang Feifei to silence everyone.
He replied "Yes" and immediately got to work...
This task may seem simple, but it is actually quite difficult.
First, we must not let Hu Tianhao find out;
Secondly, too many people know the women in the Apostles' Quarter, making it easy to expose the truth, so they can only be found in the "Workers'" camp.
Most of the women here are of average appearance, and Xiao Gao searched all night but still found nothing.
After working through the night, Xiao Gao was so tired that he was about to fall asleep. He found the last area – the infrastructure zone.
The place was almost entirely made up of men, all busy digging tunnels. It was very dark inside, and everyone was covered in dust and dirt.
"It looks like we're not going to be able to complete this mission. I didn't expect it to be this difficult." Xiao Gao was desperate.
Unexpectedly, just as his shift was about to end, he vaguely saw a familiar-looking figure from behind...
Among the substitutes, the man's build was surprisingly similar to Ms. Wang's.
Hope ignited in Xiao Gao's eyes. Regardless of whether it was a man or a woman, he would grab them and take a look!
As he slowly approached, the man seemed to sense something and secretly hid in the middle of the line.
Xiao Gao realized something was wrong and pushed through the crowd to chase after him: "You! Stop right there!"
The man didn't stop; instead, he ran even faster, almost disappearing at the end of the line...
"There must be something wrong!" Xiao Gao shouted.
"Catch him, and there's a reward!"
Just as the man was about to escape, his shoulder was grabbed tightly, and soon another pair of hands appeared, firmly restraining his arms...
Seeing that he had been subdued, Xiao Gao simply stopped and ordered his men to take him to a nearby cave.
The supervisor followed in with a fawning expression: "Captain Gao, you're arresting someone? What did he do wrong?"
"Who let you in? Get out! Those who did good work earlier, go to Commander Xu's place at noon to collect your rewards."
"He...he's mute...I'm afraid you'll have trouble interrogating him..."
Xiao Gao gave him a sharp look, and the person in charge could only leave awkwardly.
The man was bound hand and foot and thrown into the cave, where he cowered in a corner out of fear.
In the dim light, although her face was not clearly visible, her figure did resemble Wang Feifei's.
Xiao Gao looked closer and saw that his face and neck were almost entirely covered in dust and mud, making him look rather handsome.
However, the area behind his ears was unusually fair, and Xiao Gao knew why "he" had run away:
Only by disguising himself as a man can he avoid being harmed.
It seems this girl is quite intelligent.
"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you." Xiao Gao whispered in her ear, "I need your help this time."
She glanced at Xiao Gao in surprise, then her eyes darted away.
Seeing that she was still very scared, Xiao Gao went straight to the point:
"Come with me, and you won't have to suffer here anymore, and no one will dare to touch you."
These last few words, when they reached her ears, were incredibly alluring. She stared at Xiao Gao for a long time, finally managing to utter a sentence:
Where are you taking me?
Xiao Gao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the voice. She was indeed a woman. Although the voice didn't quite resemble Miss Wang's, the figure was quite similar.
You'll see when you get there.
Then, amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Xiao Gao led her away...
Before leading her into President Xu's residence, Xiao Gao carefully dismissed the guards before taking her inside.
The woman was very nervous as she entered such a room for the first time. She had pretended for so long and suffered so much just to avoid becoming a "plaything".
Is it possible that in the end, there's no escaping it?
Seeing her hesitate, Xiao Gao asked with a slightly more relaxed tone, "What's your name? Your real name."
"..."
She looked around warily, without answering.
"Don't worry, your task is just to live here. Your status is probably similar to that of a maid in ancient times. You only need to obey the orders of Commander Shen."
"You don't have to see people you don't want to see, and you don't have to do things you don't want to do."
She opened her eyes wide in disbelief. Was it really that simple?
She had heard of Commander Shen; his deeds were widely known. He was the only "Level One Apostle" in the base, exceptionally capable and celibate...
Is it really true that I'm so lucky?
She finally spoke: "My name is... Lin Jieyu..."
Xiao Gao glanced at her with considerable pleasure:
"Alright, Lin Jieyu, please clean up quickly first, and then I will take you to see Commander Xu."
After saying that, Xiao Gao led her to a room with a bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom.
"If nothing unexpected happens, you'll probably be living here from now on."
Lin Jieyu looked at the furnishings in the room and felt a little happy.
From the moment she was captured and taken to the "Ice Society," she tried every means to disguise herself. She casually cut her long hair into a super short style, always wore bandages around her chest, and never changed her clothes.
She knew that the dirtiest and smelliest places were the safest.
She had thought she would live like this forever, never expecting to have this opportunity:
Not only can they escape the status of "workers" who could become "vegetables" at any time, but they can also move into this private room.
Most importantly, Commander Xu's "absence from women" put her at ease...
"I'll come back in half an hour. Take your time packing. Oh, and there are some clothes in the closet."
After saying that, Xiao Gao politely left.
Lin Jieyu looked at the unfamiliar space and couldn't wait to walk into the bathroom...
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