A simple chuckle.
"If we can fill it in, why can't we dig it up again? They've come all this way to be our guests, we can't be stingy, can we?"
She didn't say that she had not only sneaked over and collected all the soil from the trap, but had also left some small gifts. After all, it's only right to reciprocate, and as a nation of etiquette, we can't be outdone by others.
Lin Dongfang immediately beamed with joy. Based on his understanding, when someone simply showed that kind of smile, the other person was usually in a very bad situation.
"What else is there to say? What do you want us to do?"
Some of the others were a little awkward, but they didn't say anything. Lin Dongfang, who was in charge, had the same attitude. They couldn't change anything even if they said something. It was a good opportunity to see how capable this person who was rumored to be so mysterious really was.
Moreover, they all came from the military, and this sense of responsibility and loyalty is what Jian Dan values most.
"Here's what I'm thinking: they were watching me just now, so when I show up, it should attract a lot of their attention."
Lin Dongfang's brows were furrowed deeply.
"No, you can't put yourself in danger. This isn't the time for you to act recklessly. There are more than just one or two of them. Those bullets don't discriminate. Do you think you're invulnerable?"
She simply rolled her eyes at him.
"Am I such a stupid person? When have you ever seen me so selfless that I would risk my life?"
I'm not like you.
Lin Dongfang stared wide-eyed; the emotion he felt for those words lasted only three seconds.
"Here's what I think: they're probably doing something in secret. I don't know if it's murder, poisoning, or something else, but even a fool could guess it's not a good thing."
They might be trying to kidnap me now, to hold me hostage in case anything goes wrong. After all, they know I'm a relative of a leader, so I might have a way out.
"Then let's just stop them from coming down the mountain, okay?"
Simply cast an appreciative glance,
"That's right, we just won't let them come down the mountain. But if we just send them back to the mountains, who can guarantee they'll give up? Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and the day after that, can we guard them every day, 24 hours a day?"
Some people covet our homeland, want to destroy the fruits of everyone's hard work, and even want our parents, wives and children to be trampled on. Can we let them go so easily?
Are you willing?
These inspiring words are not a simple strength; they only managed to come up with these few sentences after a long time. However, they all come from the military, and their passion is still there. Putting aside everything else, they would not accept anyone insulting their parents and family, right?
Therefore, there were no objections.
The next question is, how to take action?
Simplicity isn't about beating around the bush; whatever she does, she prefers to be direct.
"Weren't you looking for me?"
I'll go out and head upstairs. There will definitely be people following me. You don't need to worry about the two people who are obvious about it; I can handle that.
You guys keep an eye on those twenty people ahead. I'm afraid they might split up. Some of them might follow me up, but I can't rule out the possibility that a few might stay behind to keep watch, or take the opportunity to go down the mountain.
People from the camp will be coming, but the timing is uncertain. We can't bring danger to the family compound. I'll lead them towards the trap, and you guys guard the foot of the mountain. If anyone comes, give them a briefing.
Lin Dongfang frowned.
"You alone? Let's split into two groups. One group will stay at the foot of the mountain, and the other half will wait for their people to follow you up. Then we'll quietly follow behind?"
"Yes, yes, yes, it's too dangerous for you to be alone."
"Shall we leave a few to guard this place and let them follow along?"
After considering it for a few seconds, I glanced back unintentionally...
"No, I'll go up myself. You guys keep watch here and don't follow me. We can't delay. People are coming down the mountain. I'll go and draw their attention away. If they notice me, they'll be on guard."
Remember, safety comes first. No one needs to sacrifice themselves. You all have parents and families. This person is on our turf; there's no reason for them to bully him.
After saying that, he turned around and climbed out of the ravine, turning back to explain to them.
"Hurry up and harvest them, it'll be dark soon. I'm going up the mountain to see if I can find a lost rabbit or something, so I can bring you some meat when I get back."
Lin Dongfang's lips twitched. Was he afraid the other person wouldn't hear him?
She carried a basket on her back, and her hands were never idle. One moment she was gathering firewood, the next she was chasing after a pheasant, and she quickly disappeared into the woods.
Lin Dongfang and his group huddled together, barely daring to breathe, their eyes fixed on what was behind her.
Sure enough, soon several figures emerged from the front and quietly followed.
"It wasn't those two from before,"
"Did you check? How many people followed them?"
"Keep an eye on those two too. Give me two bundles when they've finished cutting, and I'll go down and keep an eye on them."
"Second brother, I'll go with you too, just in case they separate again."
"Alright, you go and greet the people below and give them directions."
The others, after all, had received real training. When they took this seriously, they all had their own routines and logic, and they could quickly get into the zone after a little practice. Lin Dongfang, with his unorthodox methods, naturally couldn't compare. He simply stepped back and focused on looking down the mountain.
Jian Dan seemed completely unaware of what was happening behind her, strolling leisurely inside, sometimes even considerately slowing down to wait for the people behind her, as if afraid they would lose her.
Soon, they skillfully approached the vicinity of the trap.
At this moment, the troops below the mountain also changed their clothes and quietly came up, slowly approaching the hiding place on the opposite side.
The group was discussing how to make some noise to draw the attention of the other side, so they could coordinate with their teammates' actions. They had everything ready—several baskets filled with vines, rustling as they clattered together. Just as they were carrying their baskets out of the valley, they suddenly heard a howl coming from the direction of the mountain.
"Ah! #￥%……&*!"
"Aww! &%……￥&……#￥&!"
The understandable howls, coupled with the incomprehensible curses, almost startled all the birds in the trees.
They were all startled, and whether they said it or not, they knew from the sound that it must have been in a lot of pain.
The opposing team was led by Platoon Leader Xu. Taking advantage of the chaos and the moment when the other side was distracted, he led his men to swarm forward.
First, remove their weapons, search them, gag them, and then put them on ropes.
After a flurry of activity, they appeared from the other side, carrying a tightly bound string of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings). Upon seeing them, Platoon Leader Xu's first words were...
Where is my sister-in-law?
Qin Qinghuai, who was leading the team, restrained the two men and quickly came over. His gaze swept around the room before settling on Lin Dongfang.
"Is it simple?"
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