Chapter 159: Seeking Help
"Later, something happened to my parents, and my aunt became seriously ill and couldn't raise me, so Grandpa Jiang took me to the Jiang family. The next time I saw my teacher was at my aunt's funeral. He had lost a lot of weight, and I almost didn't recognize him at first sight."
"He knelt in front of my aunt's tombstone for a long time, crying until he fainted and was then taken to the hospital."
"After he was discharged from the hospital, he came to see me once and asked me when my aunt fell ill. That's when I realized that he had been hiding the fact that my aunt was ill the whole time. And I guess... the reason why my aunt broke up with the teacher was probably because she didn't want to burden him..."
"When I left, he asked me if the Jiang family treated me well. If they didn't, he would find a way to take me away."
"I refused. I'm living well in the Jiang family. Grandpa Jiang and Brother Zhan are both very good to me. There's no need to cause trouble for the teacher."
"After that, I didn't see him for a long time. But every Spring Festival and my birthday, I would receive red envelopes and gifts from him."
"Later, I was admitted to the medical department of University A and discovered that he was actually my pharmacology teacher."
"He took good care of me and helped me with everything. Later, when I was studying for my master's degree, he found me the best advisor in the industry."
Cheng Sinian buried his face in the crook of Luo Zhenzhen's neck, his voice trembling. "Teacher... he's still not married. Even after Aunt, he hasn't had a girlfriend... When he introduces me to others, he always looks so proud, as if he's introducing his own son."
"He... is really very good to me..."
Luo Zhenzhen felt as if a drop of scalding liquid had passed across her neck, sending a sharp pain through her heart. She couldn't help but tighten her grip on Cheng Sinian's arm. "Don't be sad. We can definitely rescue Professor Kang!"
"……Um."
The teacher will be fine.
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The next morning, as soon as the fog had dissipated a little, the five of them couldn't wait to leave the house.
The group split into two groups. Qiao Yu, Jiang Zhan, Cheng Sinian and Luo Zhenzhen went to Ding Baian's side; while Yu Qingchuan went to the research institute to apply to participate in the rescue mission and request military assistance.
Ding Baian and the other six lived quite close to the Scarlet Squad, all on Street No. 9.
When Qiao Yu and the other four said they wanted to find a house, Ding Baian wanted to help arrange a place for them on No. 9 Street, but Qiao Yu refused.
When Qiao Yu and the other four went over, Ding Baian and the other six had not yet gotten up.
The loud sound of banging on the door scared all six people. They almost thought that bandits had come to rob them, and they came out in a daze with guns in their pockets.
However, when they saw that it was Qiao Yu and the other three standing outside the door, they immediately put away their guns and politely invited them into the house.
"Boss Qiao, Boss Jiang, is there something urgent that brings you here so early to talk to us about?" Ding Baian scratched his head, his eyes still slightly narrowed.
"It's indeed a bit urgent." Qiao Yu nodded, "We would like to ask you for a favor."
Ding Baian was stunned. "Boss Qiao, you are too polite. If there is anything we can help you with, just let us know!"
Qiao Yu didn't waste any words and said bluntly, "The Mercenary Hunter Center released a level five mission yesterday. I hope you can join us in taking this mission."
"What?!" One of the team members was so shocked that he shouted, "Are you crazy? That mission is to Mingxia Mountain!"
"Xu Xin!" Ding Baian frowned and first called out to the team member to stop him. Then, his expression relaxed and he said to Qiao Yu and the other three, "Boss Qiao, I'm sorry. He didn't mean it. He was just too surprised and spoke too quickly. Don't take it to heart..."
Qiao Yu shook his head calmly, "It's okay."
His reaction was expected.
Ding Baian breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that they really didn't care. But after thinking for a moment, he frowned and continued, "Boss Qiao, you've just arrived at the base not long ago. You may not know much about Mingxia Mountain, so you don't know how dangerous this mission is... Actually..."
"I know." Qiao Yu interrupted Ding Baian. "Mingxia Mountain is surrounded by water on both sides and has a tunnel. There might be an alien nest on the mountain. None of the teams that went there have returned... We all know this."
Ding Baian was puzzled. Since he knew everything...
"Then why do you still want to go?"
Qiao Yu's eyes were firm. "Because among those researchers, there are people we must save."
"Why should you save people at the cost of our lives?!" Xu Xin was indignant. There was another team member next to him who didn't say anything, but from his expression, it was clear that he had the same idea as him.
"Xu Xin! You are..."
"It's because of your lives that we saved them."
Ding Baian scolded again and wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Jiang Zhan.
When Jiang Zhan opened his mouth, Xu Xin subconsciously looked at Jiang Zhan and caught him off guard.
Jiang Zhan's expression was very calm, but his eyes were staring straight at Xu Xin, with no concealment of the darkness and murderous intent in his eyes.
Xu Xin was shocked by his aura, his Adam's apple rolled with difficulty, and a drop of cold sweat quickly slid down his forehead.
He had no doubt at this moment that if he said another word, the man in front of him would immediately slit his throat.
Qiao Yu gently patted Jiang Zhan's hand, looked at Ding Baian and continued, "I'm sorry, but Zhan has always been quite straightforward. Although what he said may not be pleasant to the ear and may seem like he's trying to repay a favor, it's undeniable that it's the truth."
"If it weren't for us, you would have died in the last alien wave."
Qiao Yu's expression remained calm, almost indifferent.
For a moment, no one in the living room spoke. It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
After a long silence, Ding Baian silently stood up from the sofa.
"I'm going to change my clothes and I'll go to the mission hall with you guys right away."
"team leader!"
"team leader……"
"Shut up!"
Xu Xin and the two teammates beside him wanted to stop it after hearing this, but were stopped sternly by Ding Baian.
Ding Baian had a ferocious look on his face and sharp eyes. He clenched his fists and turned back to the house to change clothes without saying a word.
How come these idiots still don’t understand that Qiao Yu and the other three didn’t come to discuss things with them today, but to give them a notice!
The safest way is to agree to it quickly while they can still talk to each other.
These people were not easy to deal with, and Jiang Zhan's murderous intent was already very obvious. If they refused, the consequences would definitely not be something they could bear!
It is very likely that Jiang Zhan killed them before they even reached Mingxia Mountain.
What's more, what Jiang Zhan said was right. The reason they were able to survive until now was indeed because they saved their lives.
I have saved my life, so at worst... I can just give it back to them.
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