Jian Dan paused for a moment, then said nothing.
The two people just now clearly knew something from what they said. Cheng Yuanshan didn't seem surprised at all. Then, when he inadvertently glanced at the three new educated youths in the crowd, he immediately understood.
It turns out that people are willing to die for money, just as birds are willing to die for food. In order to snatch a piece of cake from them, they have to resort to underhanded methods when open methods fail.
Or was it a multi-pronged approach from the beginning, and only recently did it slip up?
She shook her head, not wanting to think about it too much. This was a big deal, and someone with higher authority would handle it; it had little to do with her, a mere educated youth.
"Second Aunt, how is that pregnant woman? Is she in danger?"
Tang Sumei's smile faltered, and she sighed softly.
"I stopped the bleeding with acupuncture, but the pregnant woman was quite frightened and her uterus is contracting significantly. Dr. Chen, who is on duty today, is very skilled in this area. I hope she can ensure the safety of both mother and child."
Jian Dan didn't understand this kind of thing, but she had seen the tension of the pregnant woman and her family. Clearly, they valued the child very much. Whether it was an unexpected disaster or bad luck, it was ultimately a consequence of their large-scale infrastructure construction, their arrogant self-reliance, and their unwillingness to share the pie, which made many people envious and resentful. They were also implicated.
In short, the construction was the leader's wish and goal, and Jianju only provided a feasible economic guarantee, but it involved other people and her unborn child, so she still felt a little uncomfortable.
Soon, Cheng Chao arrived with his men and breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that the crisis had been averted.
When he learned that today's heroes were all his own children, he wasn't surprised at all; they were skilled and fierce.
However, his two younger brothers' actions genuinely surprised him. After looking them over a few times, he met Cheng Rui's blatantly pleading gaze and Cheng An's furtive glances, and in the end, he couldn't resist.
"Well done!"
The two young men immediately grinned, revealing a mouthful of bright white teeth.
However, he still received the necessary education. Since their parents weren't around, and they spent the most time with him, whether it was through setting a good example or through subtle influence, Cheng Chao wouldn't let this readily available opportunity pass him by.
"The spirit is commendable; prioritizing the safety of the people is absolutely commendable."
But you must be careful. If your sister doesn't deal with that weapon first, are you planning to fight someone with your bare hands?
Even if you get into a fight, your sister is confident, but are you two confident you can escape unscathed?
And what about the safety of that hostage? Have you considered that?
"hey-hey!"
Cheng Rui touched his head sheepishly.
"Big brother, actually Xiao An and I have discussed it and plan to find an opportunity to hurt the one with the knife first. Xiao An has even prepared a slingshot, here!"
I didn't expect him to be seriously injured. I just wanted to distract him so I could knock the knife away and rescue the hostage.
Cheng Chao was surprised. Looking at the slingshot in Cheng An's hand and the sharp-edged stones, and then at the two boys' resolute faces and clear eyes, Cheng Chao suddenly felt a surge of pride welling up from the bottom of his heart. He thought that the boy was still the boy's younger brother, but in this critical moment, he was already able to calmly discuss countermeasures, use the materials on the spot, and adapt to the situation to cooperate with others to achieve the goal of saving people.
Although it is somewhat immature, it is still a feasible strategy.
"Good! Well done!"
A large hand patted his shoulder.
"It's good to do things bravely and righteously, but I don't advocate doing so at the expense of your own life. Everyone's life is equally precious."
Well done, much better than your brother.
Cheng Chao was their idol, and the two children inevitably blushed when praised like that.
Cheng Yuanshan then walked over.
"Company Commander Cheng, these two young comrades are really good."
I watched Xiao Jian from afar, afraid that I might accidentally ruin things for her. But to my utter surprise, they were able to coordinate perfectly even though they were far away from Xiao Jian and didn't make any eye contact. We professionals were just there to play a supporting role.
Tell me, this tacit understanding, this boldness and meticulousness, is it really a family tradition passed down in the Cheng family?
At this moment, Cheng Chao's heart was filled with overflowing pride and indescribable bittersweetness.
Inherited family traditions also come at a price.
If he could, he would also like them to be like children this age, enjoying the company of their parents, playing and eating, instead of being forced to grow up and become sensible.
"Family inheritance doesn't have such a big influence, but their own hard work and perseverance in learning and training can transform them into even more capable people."
We were just guides and mentors; they had to rely on themselves for most of the journey. To be honest, I never expected them to have such courage and composure.
After all, they were just teenagers.
Cheng Yuanshan understood. He felt that these two people looked rather immature. He had thought they had baby faces, but they turned out to be genuine children.
However, Cheng Chao's ostentatious attitude was quite obvious, and the two children were secretly making small movements and laughing secretly.
Simplicity brings only joy and pride.
Tang Sumei felt a pang of sadness. She had seen the two children during the snowstorm before the Lunar New Year. They were just children then, but now they were like little adults. It was a pity that they, as parents, couldn't be by their side when their children were at such an important time. As she listened, her eyes welled up with tears.
In front of Tang Sumei, Cheng Chao felt somewhat guilty. He didn't know how to take care of children. He did whatever he thought was best for them, but it was never as comfortable as being at home, and he had suffered quite a few injuries.
"Second Aunt, I'm sorry,"
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