"Maybe. Sometimes you just have a premonition, and you can't explain why," Chen Feng said with a shrug.
"So, will your premonition... still work when looking for rare earth elements?" Qi Minglin didn't want to know where this premonition came from; she just wanted to know how accurate it was.
"Who knows? I've never used it before, but I'll give it a try," Chen Feng replied.
“Okay, when shall we set off? Is now okay?” Qi Minglin stood up and asked.
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng also stood up, holding his phone in his hand, his eyes slowly becoming firm.
"Let's do it tomorrow. Even if we're in a hurry, one more day won't make a difference."
Upon hearing this, Qi Minglin opened her mouth, then suddenly chuckled.
People do laugh when they're speechless.
You were all so excited, with such a determined look in your eyes, like you were about to join the Youth League. I thought you were going to come with us right now, but it turns out it's still tomorrow.
"That's right. No matter how anxious you are, one more day won't make a difference. Pack your things properly today, tell your family, and give them an explanation."
"I'll pick you up at eight o'clock tomorrow morning."
"Okay, it's settled then." Chen Feng nodded.
After Qi Minglin finished speaking, she left Chen Feng's phone number and WeChat. Then, the others left the room. There was nowhere to stay there, so they were going to the county and would come back tomorrow.
After they left, Chen Feng's parents sat down and immediately asked, "What do you mean? You're going to go prospecting for minerals? Is it reliable? Are there any dangers?"
"There might be a little bit, but it's not a big problem. It's a project specially approved by the state, what danger could there be?" Chen Feng wasn't worried about whether there was any danger.
“The national project is fine, but we don’t know where it’s going or how long it will take. Is there any definite news?” Liu Ping asked.
"Although the deadline is three months, I estimate that as long as rare earth elements cannot be found, this project will not stop, at most it will be adjusted in the middle."
"Let's calculate it as a year," Chen Feng guessed.
"Well, since you've already agreed, then go ahead and contact your family about this," Chen Jianguo asked.
"I estimate that it will be allowed, but many places are mountainous and there is no signal, making it difficult to make contact. It's okay, as long as there is a signal, you can make a call."
This isn't anything confidential, so it's not like they'd lock you in a dark room and not even let you make a phone call, is it?
"Just let me make the call. Remember to be careful when you're out and about. This isn't like being at home; you're all alone. Be vigilant at all times," Liu Ping instructed.
"Okay, I got it. Let's stew a goose tonight and have a good meal. I reckon once I leave, there won't be any more food like this," Chen Feng said, preparing to go upstairs to pack his luggage.
"Okay, I'll go catch it for you." Chen Jianguo said and went out the door.
Chen Feng and Xia Yingying went upstairs together and started packing their things with their suitcases.
"Why aren't you saying anything?"
Chen Feng looked at Xia Yingying, who was constantly bending down to tidy up his clothes, and asked.
Upon hearing this, Xia Yingying put down her clothes, turned around, and threw herself into his arms, her eyes lowered.
"You've only been back for a few days, why are you leaving again?"
"There's nothing I can do. This isn't just my own business. Now that they've come to me, I can't just ignore it."
"If the country is being strangled, it only shows the incompetence of us, its children."
Chen Feng held her and whispered in her ear.
"Actually, when she found you and explained her purpose, didn't you already decide to go with her?" Xia Yingying seemed to have known his thoughts all along.
"Yes, but often, you can't make your intentions too obvious. You can't guarantee that everyone in the team is completely loyal."
"And the reason I put forward so many conditions is to increase my own voice."
“If I just pack my bag and leave with him after she finishes speaking, then no one will take me seriously. In that case, what I say will only be a reference and won’t play a decisive role.”
"After all, I'm just an amateur. They're all experts and professors. Even if they don't say it, they'll definitely look down on me, which is normal."
"And now, I've left such a deep impression on them, especially since the higher-ups know about me. So when I speak again, they'll take it more or less seriously."
Xia Yingying took a deep breath; she understood everything he was saying.
Deep down, Xia Yingying didn't want him to go. She wanted to stay home with him, spending every day together and living their quiet life.
However, Xia Yingying also understood that she couldn't hold him back. Chen Feng had important things to do, and this wasn't the time for a submissive woman.
All I can do is stay home, wait for him to come back, and manage the gold mine well.
"When you come back, please don't leave again, okay?" Xia Yingying looked up at Chen Feng and said reluctantly.
"When I come back, I won't leave again, I won't go anywhere else." Chen Feng nodded with a smile and gently kissed her.
"And don't forget, with my special abilities, finding rare earth elements is a piece of cake, a piece of cake."
"I estimate I'll be back soon."
"Pah, who are you calling husband? You haven't even proposed yet," Xia Yingying sniffed and leaned on his shoulder.
"Then wait..."
"Shut up, come back and talk if you have something to say, don't make empty promises." Xia Yingying suddenly covered his mouth, her words full of warning.
"Waaah." Chen Feng nodded repeatedly, indicating that he would stop talking.
Seeing Chen Feng nod, Xia Yingying finally let go of his hand.
"Bring more clothes, both cotton-padded and light-colored ones. You don't know where you're going yet, so you might need them," Xia Yingying said, as she continued packing clothes for him.
About an hour later, they were called downstairs for dinner, and they finally went down.
"It still has to be goose that smells so good," Chen Feng said, taking a deep sniff.
"It's actually not quite the right time yet. Wait until it snows around the Lunar New Year, then you'll see how delicious the goose is," Liu Ping said, sprinkling a handful of cilantro.
Chen Feng enjoyed his meal immensely. After finishing, he leisurely sipped some tea before making a phone call to Li Chunlai.
What are you doing? Have you been busy lately?
"What am I going to do? I'm going to take a look around the mine later. What could be going on lately? Dazhuang said the house won't be built for a while."
"What's wrong, Brother Feng? Tell me."
Li Chunlai had just put on his military overcoat when he asked...
"Pack your things. You're coming with me tomorrow. It'll take a while, so don't forget your suitcase."
"Okay, I understand." Li Chunlai hung up the phone and started packing his things.
He started packing his clothes without even asking where they were going.
"You're bringing Li Chunlai along? Do you think they'll allow it?" Chen Jianguo asked in surprise.
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