Chapter 648: Senior Brother (Two chapters combined)
Lan Yan smiled and didn't say anything more. After 03 finished bandaging him, Lan Yan looked at Gu Yin and asked, "Why did you come here instead of staying in Beijing?"
Gu Yin looked at the gradually whitening sky and said in a deep voice, "You came here on a mission, and what about you? The last time we parted ways was in the neighboring country. Back then, everyone said they couldn't find any trace of you. Now you're here. Isn't that a bit too much of a leap?"
Lan Yan shook his head helplessly as he recalled the journey: "When I jumped off the plane and landed, I originally planned to walk up the mountain, cross the mountain, and reach our territory. But halfway there, I received another mission. Someone was waiting for me on the other side of the river, so I changed course and went down the mountain, swimming to the other side. Luckily, you guys arranged for someone to disable the signal of those 'trolls,' otherwise, how could I have swum to the other side! There were two people with weapons walking across when I was less than three meters away! Humph, relying too much on high-tech stuff, once the signal is gone, you're basically blind!"
Those people in the organization rarely train in the jungle most of the time like they do. They are the most capable people from all walks of life that the organization finds. When they act together, they can terrify many people. But if you take them out individually and put them in an unfamiliar field, they are no different from ordinary people. Just like himself, he can be a king of soldiers, but he doesn't understand Gu Yin's work at all.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yin turned her gaze from the window to Lan Yan and asked, "So, you're back now because you've completed your mission?"
Lan Yan nodded: "It was finished a long time ago. I returned to Beijing to report and hadn't even had a chance to come find you when another mission came. This mission is here. I've been here for several days now, and the mission failed."
02 was surprised: "How could this be?" When the captain goes on missions, if it's a domestic mission, he always has a 100% completion rate. If it's an overseas mission, there are occasional mishaps, but not too many. Otherwise, why would everyone call him the Demon King!
Lan Yan took out a cigarette and looked at Gu Yin: "May I smoke?"
Gu Yin nodded.
I lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and as the car sped along, the smoke ring I exhaled vanished in the blink of an eye.
"The mission target is dead."
The car fell silent.
"The other party was a photographer for National Geographic magazine who spent years taking pictures in remote and sparsely populated places across the country. This time, he said he had discovered something important, but after reporting it, he disappeared. I was sent here to find him. I found him in the desert, with only his skeleton and head remaining. All his luggage was gone. People have been assigned to investigate. On my way back, I ran over a wolf cub. You know what happened after that."
Gu Yin immediately thought of someone like that in her past life, who filmed all sorts of videos in the snowy mountains and then disappeared. People online were speculating that he must have filmed something incredible and then it was destroyed by foreign forces, which caused quite a stir at the time.
Just as Gu Yin was about to speak, she saw a car chasing after them.
“A car is following us.”
Lan Yan said nonchalantly, "I saw it when you came to rescue me. Don't worry about it. The army is just a little further on. They won't dare to come close."
Ten minutes later, the sky brightened, and the corps' buildings appeared in front of them. Gu Yin turned to look at the car that had been following them, and sure enough, it stopped after a short while.
"They stopped."
Lan Yan didn't even open her eyes: "These people just want to know the address of the research institute. They've probably been following you since Beijing. Many people have come this far, but not a single one of them has the guts to go over. People keep coming over, I don't know what they're looking for! They don't dare to fight back, cowards!"
Gu Yin: "..." Only a normal person wouldn't dare to fight! A few people against an entire army, only a fool would go for it!
The car stopped at the main gate, and Lan Yan got up and got out.
Gu Yin quickly said, "I didn't really like that thing you gave me before, so I'll return it to you."
Lan Yan blinked: "No, no, no, there's no reason to take back what's given away. How about this, I'll come find you after we get back to the capital, and I'll teach you how to play!"
Gu Yin raised her eyebrows: "Fine, if you don't teach me, that thing will get moldy!"
Seeing the gate open and a car coming out, Lan Yan immediately said, "I have a long vacation this time, so I have plenty of time to teach you. You go ahead and do your work! I'm going to the military base to change my dressing and get an injection. Remember to call me when you're going back to Beijing!" After saying that, she turned around and got into the military vehicle.
Gu Yin's car continued driving forward.
"Do the instructors know the people in the military?" Gu Yin asked, puzzled.
02 nodded: "The boss used to come from here, so it's like coming back to his hometown. He knows it very well. Otherwise, why do you think I let him get in the car? According to the rules, even if we saved him back then, he would have to drive back to Lanzhou by himself. He couldn't come to the research institute with us. I knew the Corps was here, so I didn't say anything."
After just one night, Gu Yin realized just how strict the organization's discipline was!
The car drove for another three hours or so, crossing the Gobi Desert and passing through the sand, before finally seeing earthen-yellow buildings near an oasis. From a distance, you couldn't tell there were any buildings there unless you got close.
Gu Yin opened the car door and got out. She shifted her position; her bottom was numb from sitting so long. This place was really far! There were no markets, and supplies must have been delivered by special personnel. The environment was harsh—sandstorms, wolf packs. In her past life, Gu Yin admired these people; hearing about them was nothing compared to seeing it firsthand! They had lived this kind of life for decades, day after day, without complaint or regret. That's what researchers are all about!
"You must be my junior sister!"
A hoarse male voice came from behind. Gu Yin turned around and saw a refined-looking middle-aged man wearing a military overcoat and a military cap walking towards them.
"Senior Brother?" Gu Yin took a few steps forward.
Wang Xinyu took off his mask, looked at the pretty young girl in front of him, and smiled helplessly: "Your teacher really didn't want you to come here! This place can't compare to Beijing. You can still regret it now."
Gu Yin also took off her mask and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, have you ever regretted it?"
Having witnessed the prosperity of Beijing, do you regret coming to this desolate place?
Wang Xinyu smiled and patted Gu Yin's head: "Let's go, I'll take you to your place first, then you can rest for a while, and I'll take you to see your martial uncle this afternoon."
Wang Xinyu did not answer Gu Yin's question, but Gu Yin felt that he had already given an answer.
"These rows of wooden houses are where we'll be staying. You don't need to worry about water and electricity. It's just that the food might not be as good as what you have at home. The canteen is in the big wooden house in front. Our meal times are the same as at school. If you're too busy to eat, just have your assistant get it for you. I'll bring you a communication device this afternoon. If you have any questions or need anything, just call me if you can't find me. But once you're here, you'll probably be staying with me and your uncle. We've agreed, so you can't wander off."
Gu Yin nodded, looked around, and, not seeing any large buildings, asked in confusion, "Where's the laboratory?"
Wang Xinyu pointed to the ground: "The laboratory is down there."
Gu Yin was surprised, but she understood: "Is it to prevent leaks?"
Wang Xinyu nodded: "It's mainly for safety."
The house was opened, and the interior was very simple, with just a single bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a small bathroom, and that was it.
"The bedding and other things are in the closet. Make your bed and I'll get you some food." Since it was a girl's bed, Wang Xinyu didn't help make it beforehand.
"By the way, those people who came with you have completed their mission. I had someone take them away. When you leave, have them come over. It's safe here, as long as they don't wander too far."
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "Understood!"
After putting away her luggage, Gu Yin took off her coat, washed her hands and face, and made the bed. Wang Xinyu then came over with a tray.
"When you get your food back to the dorm, remember to ask the cafeteria lady for a lid. It's very windy and dusty here, and if you don't bring a lid, the food won't be rice when you get back to the dorm. It's lunchtime now, and I was worried you might not be used to it, so I got it for you. You're lucky, they even have braised pork right away! The chefs here make the braised pork and roasted lamb exceptionally well! Try it!"
"Then I'll have to try it!" Gu Yin sat down and saw that there were two portions of food, so she naturally handed the disposable chopsticks to Wang Xinyu.
Wang Xinyu had originally planned to eat with Gu Yin, and after she took a bite of the braised pork, he asked with a smile, "How is it?"
Gu Yin's eyes lit up: "It smells so good! It smells like wine! It's fermented pork from eastern Fujian! Am I right?!"
Wang Xinyu exclaimed in surprise: "You've eaten this?!"
Gu Yin smiled and nodded: "My boyfriend's family has a chef who is a descendant of imperial chefs. When we were in high school, she took care of my boyfriend there and cooked for him a few times! It tastes just like this. Later, we moved to Beijing, and I haven't had it for a long time. I have to say, I really miss it!"
I have to say, I kind of miss it.
"Then eat more!" Wang Xinyu put a few on her plate and started eating too.
Since it was just the two of them, the custom of not speaking while eating was no longer observed.
"Senior brother, tell me about the situation here?"
What do you want to hear?
Gu Yin looked the other person up and down and asked, "You haven't been exposed to radiation, have you?"
Wang Xinyu nodded and said with emotion, "I'm well protected by my martial uncle. He never lets me in. But my martial uncle is in a more serious condition than my teacher. His main problem is in his stomach. He can't eat much and has to rely on nutrient solutions and other medications to keep him alive. By the way, did you bring any medicine?"
Gu Yin nodded: "I brought a lot. My teacher told me the number of researchers who are sick here, so the medicine I brought should be enough."
This trip wasn't just about conducting research; it also included bringing medicine to alleviate the suffering of some people.
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