Xiao Zhengguang was taken aback. "President Fang, it can't be that serious, can it? It's just some footprints, that doesn't prove anything, can it?"
Fang Yang rolled his eyes at Xiao Zhengguang. "You haven't experienced the horrors of this continent yet. Where is this? Africa, a famous animal paradise, also known as the Wild Land!"
Before coming here, Xiao Zhengguang had done a lot of research and knew what the sentence meant. However, after more than a month here, apart from the lack of supplies, he felt less and less about other things and his initial vigilance had relaxed considerably.
"I think you'd better ask Commander Xiao to go and take a look. Otherwise, can you really feel at ease?"
Fang Yang glanced at Xiao Zhengguang, who was stubborn and would probably go to find Xiao Kui soon. Human life was at stake, and no one could remain indifferent, especially when it concerned someone close to them.
After saying goodbye to Fang Yang, Xiao Zhengguang immediately approached Xiao Kui, "Commander Xiao, there's something I'd like to ask you for a favor."
Xiao Kui, who was chatting with his subordinates, turned around and saw Xiao Zhengguang. He stood up and said with a smile, "Producer Xiao, it's been a long time. Just tell me what's up."
Xiao Zhengguang hesitated and said, "There is indeed something I'd like to ask Commander Xiao for his advice."
Seeing that Xiao Kui gestured to continue, Xiao Zhengguang carefully said, "This morning, a few of the young people in our crew were running by the lake when they found animal tracks. But because we're not very familiar with the animals around here, we didn't know what kind of animal it was. As you know, we planted a lot of vegetables by the lake, and we have to go water them every morning and evening. If they're not safe, we have to nip them in the bud."
Xiao Kui was startled. "This forest covers an area of several hundred kilometers, and there could be all sorts of wild animals in it. We have been patrolling around it, especially at night, which is the focus of our patrols. But we have been mainly patrolling around the camp. As for the lake you mentioned, we hadn't paid attention to it for the time being. But since we have made a discovery, let's go and take a look now."
Xiao Zhengguang didn't linger there chatting, because if this matter wasn't handled well, it would be difficult to explain if something went wrong at any stage.
The group rushed to the lake in Xiao Kui's SUV. It wasn't far, only a ten-minute drive. As soon as the car stopped, Xiao Kui jumped out of the passenger seat.
The night was late in Cedars. Even though everyone had come after dinner, the sun had not yet set. Xiao Kui only walked around the lake once before squatting down in front of a pile of footprints with a heavy expression.
"It should be a cheetah, right?"
Crow, Xiao Kui's second-in-command, said incredulously, "Weren't the South African and East African cheetahs supposed to be extinct here? How come we can still see them here?"
Xiao Kui glanced at the woods. "That's just the official explanation. In reality, the authorities haven't even been inside such a large forest, have they? Whether it's South African cheetahs or East African cheetahs, they used to live here, so it's not surprising that a group of them were left behind!"
Xiao Kui smiled at Xiao Zhengguang and said, "We've never ventured deep into this forest, and we can't predict what wild animals might be inside. In the future, when you come to water the plants, it's best to bring our people along. Whether we encounter any or not, it's always better to be cautious!"
Xiao Zhengguang pondered, "Commander Xiao, what kind of wild animals do you think might be in this forest? Of course, harmless ones don't count."
Xiao Kui thought for a moment and said, "This isn't the Great Plains. There aren't many animals that pose a threat to humans. At most, there are wolves and hyenas, and maybe wild boars. This cheetah was a complete accident. Our main defenses are against wolves and hyenas."
Hearing what Xiao Kui said, Xiao Zhengguang was a little dumbfounded. "Didn't Fang Yang say that the wilderness is very dangerous? He specifically reminded me several times before we came."
Xiao Kui suppressed a laugh and said, "Danger is certain. If you people were to encounter a pack of wolves, you would be wiped out. Moreover, the most dangerous thing is man-made disaster. Although things are much better now than before, there will still be people who take the risk to be like fat sheep like you."
Xiao Zhengguang hesitated for a moment, "So now no one should be eyeing us, right?"
Xiao Kui shook his head. "The security situation in Rwanda has improved a lot now, but it's not as easy for our mercenary group as it used to be. I guess we'll have to move to another place in another year or two. This place won't be very suitable for mercenaries to survive in the future."
Xiao Zhengguang understood Xiao Kui's thoughts. Mercenaries were suited to chaotic times. In countries like Rwanda, which were slowly getting back on track and whose government forces had begun to accept security maintenance in various places, the withdrawal of mercenaries was only a matter of time.
"Alright, then we'll have to trouble Commander Xiao to take care of this matter. We're just laymen and can't offer any advice."
Xiao Kui waved his hand and jumped into the off-road vehicle first. "It's just a few cheetahs. These things aren't social animals, so they don't pose a threat to us. But now that we've discovered them, we'll send four people over to guard them every time. Safety is no small matter. If something happens, I, Xiao Kui, will lose all face."
The next day, as Fang Yang was packing up to film, five tanks with long cannons erected arrived outside the camp. The crew members were gathered around, curious about the sight. When they saw Fang Yang arrive, they all greeted him. Zhang Ze even came over and asked, "Brother, are these big guys real?"
Fang Yang looked at Zhang Ze with a forced smile, "Why don't you make a target and let this big guy test it out? Everyone wants to see if it's real, right?"
Fang Hai put his arm around Zhang Ze and said, "Zhang Ze, what are you afraid of? I can guarantee that it won't kill anyone. I could tell as soon as I picked it up."
Zhang Ze shook off Fang Hai's hand. "You're the one who knows how to show off. I bet it's just a hollow-point cannon, right? Didn't you see those in the army?"
"Uh," Fang Hai didn't expect Zhang Ze to react so quickly. It seems that he had only observed it once when he was in the army, and he knew the ins and outs from just one time.
Fang Yang walked over and patted the iron lump that was about two people tall, then looked at Xiao Kui with a big smile, "Commander Xiao, this thing must be hard to handle, right?"
"That's manageable; you can buy it if you have the money. But the helicopters are something we can't even buy. However, we've coordinated with the government, and they'll arrange for a few to come over. The specific costs will be provided to you later. As long as the money is in place, the government will solve all your difficulties."
Fang Yang thanked Xiao Kui, saying, "It's all thanks to Commander Xiao's connections. Xiao Zhengguang can handle the specific expenses; we just wanted convenience."
Xiao Kui laughed and said, "The government is currently in the initial stage of construction, and there are many places that need money. We would naturally welcome you to come and film a movie. Moreover, using helicopters can supplement a large amount of military funds. They can't be happier than you."
Xiao Kui smiled and explained to Fang Yang, "It's not just helicopters. Even if you need the military's cooperation, they will never complain and will deliver everything to your door. If you want a few thousand people, as long as the money is right, it's not a problem."
Fang Yang thought for a moment, "There really is such a need. I originally planned to hire extras to cooperate, but if the army here is willing to perform, that would be even better. Although it costs a lot of money, it can save a lot of time, so it is actually more cost-effective."
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