He is, after all, the village head. He can't just stand by and watch someone die, but he also can't risk someone else's life for the sake of one person.
"However, you know how dangerous it is in these deep mountains. Even under normal circumstances, no one would dare to venture in so boldly, let alone us old farmers."
Okay, let's search the outer perimeter a couple more times. I just had someone report to the commune's armed forces department and the garrison, asking them to send someone over.
"If we go into these deep mountains, forget about finding anyone; it's practically suicide!"
Lin Dongfang and the others naturally knew this, so their expressions were even worse. Not to mention the villagers, even Lin Dongfang and Ling Weidong, who were considered quite skilled, were not confident of getting in.
They looked at each other in bewilderment, and then someone in the crowd said something.
"Or perhaps we should go find Xiao Jian, the educated youth..."
The crowd fell silent for two seconds.
This is what everyone is thinking, but no one dares to say it out loud.
Liu Weimin was the same; a village full of grown men, yet he was relying on a little girl—that was rather shameless.
Lin Dongfang and Ling Weidong exchanged a glance.
Just then, from deep within the forest came a distant, mournful howl, which further alarmed the already jittery crowd.
Is it a wolf?
"Village chief, hurry, the wolves are coming down the mountain!"
Old Han and the other militiamen formed a circle on their own initiative, while Lin Dongfang and the others shielded Li Guang, the youngest, behind them, keeping watch all around.
"Awoo!"
"Awoo!"
Long, drawn-out howls echoed from afar, sending shivers down people's spines.
Not only the militiamen, but also Lin Dongfang and the others were on high alert. In fact, they knew that the wolves were much stronger than wild boars. They couldn't even beat wild boars, so if they really encountered wolves, their weak resistance would probably not even be an appetizer.
"village head,"
"village head,"
Liu Weimin was silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Dongfang and the others.
"You heard it too. In this situation, I can't let you go in and risk your lives. Go back first and wait for the armed forces and troops. They have weapons and can still fight."
The homemade guns in Lao Han's hands unconsciously drooped. They were fine for small skirmishes, but when it came to a real fight, these homemade guns were really not very useful.
The sounds inside were intermittent, and the people inside were on edge, their hearts pounding, urging each other on.
"Village chief, let's go down the mountain!"
"village head......"
"Wait a minute, wait a minute, don't you guys think there's something off about the wolf's howl?"
Old Han and another militiaman quickened their pace, listened intently for a while, and returned with grim expressions.
"It started off quite melodic, but soon it became noticeably more hurried and increasingly agitated, as if it was losing patience."
Liu Weimin's expression changed, and then he saw several dark figures rush out of the woods, flashing past them like lightning and heading straight for the trees behind them.
Jian Dan was listening with a frown, a little distracted, when she was suddenly thrown into a hug.
"Hey, Jixiang, what are you doing here?"
Upon hearing this sound, Lin Dongfang and the others were startled for a moment before quickly approaching.
How did you manage to catch up?
Ling Weidong also looked disapproving.
"Let's go back!"
The dogs, whom she hadn't seen for several days, pounced on her. Jian Dan had absolutely no energy left to deal with them.
"Jixiang, get down here! You're crushing me! Xile, let go of me too!"
Huh? Huh? Wait, where are you taking me?
The tense atmosphere was completely ruined. The group of people were half-laughing, their faces twitching as they watched Jian Dan being dragged away by a large dog that was almost as tall as her. If they didn't know that the dog belonged to her, they would have thought that she had been kidnapped.
A group of people were surprised to see Jian Dan there, some even feeling a surge of joy, when they watched as Si Gou and one other person drifted further and further away from the scene. Lin Dongfang glanced at Liu Weimin's expression and quickly called them back.
"Simp, come back quickly, it's dangerous inside!"
Simple was really entangled right now, and judging from the dog's expression, it must be something urgent!
She followed quietly, hoping to sneak up, but the dog found out. But it was fine, as she had achieved her goal.
He hurriedly and laboriously raised his hand amidst the dogs surrounding him.
"You guys go down the mountain first, don't worry about me, I'll go down by myself in a bit."
"No, it's too dangerous,"
Having heard the wolves howling, Jian Dan dared not let these people linger here. If they encountered wolves, she could hide in the base space, but what would happen to these people?
"Go quickly, go quickly, don't worry about me."
At first glance, it sounded like she was going to die a heroic death, but her friends all knew that she really meant what she said. With her skills, she could at least protect herself, if not fight wolves. Her tree-climbing skills were unmatched by any of them.
After thinking it over, the group looked at each other, and Lin Dongfang turned around and decisively advised the village chief.
"Village chief, let's go down the mountain and greet them. They'll be here soon, won't they?"
Actually, what can he do with the people he finds?
Search the mountains?
That's unrealistic.
The outer areas are alright, but nobody knows what's going on deep in the mountains. Even an experienced hunter wouldn't dare venture that far in.
Moreover, large-scale movements would certainly alert wild animals, and it's hard to say what uncontrollable things might happen then.
It's impossible for us to go on a killing spree just because of a few wolf howls. They're just frolicking and singing in their own territory. Even if they're doing somersaults, it's none of our business.
Unless the wild beasts themselves come to the outskirts, there is no chance of either surrounding or eliminating them.
Who doesn't understand? Everyone understands.
However, since I don't have the ability myself, I can only place my hopes on powerful foreign aid.
After glancing in the direction where Jian Dan disappeared, the group hurriedly headed down the mountain.
Over here, Jian Dan finally struggled out of the pile of dog hair and quickly reached out to stop the dog's enthusiasm.
"Stop. Fine, lead the way. Look at me, I'm covered in your fur."
Jixiang wagged its tail, still feeling a little aggrieved, before turning and heading into the mountains.
As they walked down the mountain, Ling Weidong kept looking back, his face full of worry as he spoke to Lin Dongfang.
"Is she alright? I'm still worried about her."
Lin Dongfang himself was also worried. If something really went wrong, not only Cheng Chao, but he himself would feel terrible about it. However, he still had to offer advice.
"Don't worry, she's not a reckless person."
Besides, can you even persuade her?
Ling Weidong froze, realizing he couldn't do that. He was still in the nascent stage, or rather, in the brewing stage, not even a sprout had emerged yet. He was too embarrassed to even say anything more, let alone offer advice.
Lin Dongfang's second attack came.
"If something happens, are you skilled enough to protect her, or are you just a burden?"
Ling Weidong glared at him, "You know how to put people down."
Then the third strike followed immediately.
"Didn't you realize that she didn't want us to know she went up the mountain too?"
That means she wants to act alone.
Ling Weidong was completely deflated.
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