But no matter how Ji Qingzhou thought about it, he felt that Xiao Shuo was lying when he said he had a girlfriend. After discussing with Ye Lanqing, he told her to continue taking care of him.
Xiao Shuo refused twice, but couldn't resist Ye Lanqing's insistence and accepted it.
But every time Ye Lanqing came, Xiao Shuo would immediately become quiet when he heard footsteps, and would listen carefully to identify them intentionally or unintentionally.
After hearing that only Ye Lanqing's footsteps were coming, a hint of loss would always appear in his expression subconsciously.
She really isn't coming.
Ye Lanqing couldn't help but sigh.
"Xiao Xiao, you are waiting for Qingwan, right?"
"Did you have a fight? After Qingwan brought you lunch that day, she studied like crazy and hardly even left the house."
"Oh, looking at her like that, I'm afraid she's ruined her health."
Xiao Shuo felt very uncomfortable after hearing this. He lowered his head slightly, and it was hard to tell whether his expression was one of self-blame or loss.
"Blame me, it's all my fault."
"Is she not ill?"
Seeing him like this, Ye Lanqing didn't know what to say and just shook his head.
"She's fine. Qingzhou is watching her. I heard her grades have improved a lot recently."
Xiao Shuo pulled the corners of his lips.
"That's good."
He tried to convince himself that it was right for her to stay away from him and firmly follow her own path.
But why does my heart feel so sad and uncomfortable?
At the same time, Xie Yanbei and Shen Huaizhi, who were far away on the other side of the ocean, had already explored all the terrain near the target location.
Xie Yanbei spread out the topographic map, eliminated places one by one, confirmed them repeatedly, and finally dared to circle one of the places with a red pen.
"Uncle and aunt should be imprisoned here."
He turned and glanced at Shen Huaizhi.
Shen Huaizhi stared at the point circled in red on the map, his brows furrowed, his breathing becoming noticeably heavier and more chaotic.
Xie Yanbei patted his shoulder.
"Huaizhi, the more times like this, the more we need to remain calm."
"I know you're anxious, but we can't rush ahead now. We must make a detailed plan to ensure everything goes well."
Shen Huaizhi nodded.
He understood all this, but when it came to his parents, he simply couldn't control his emotions completely.
He lowered his head in frustration, trying to calm down, when he happened to see the amulet that Shen Yunqing had given him hanging on his chest.
Shen Huaizhi raised his hand, and like every time before going to the battlefield, he held the amulet in his palm and rubbed it carefully.
My sister's voice seemed to ring in my ears.
"Brother, come back safely, I'll be waiting for you at home."
Yes, Yunqing is still waiting at home to reunite with them.
He must bring his parents back safely.
Almost instantly, Shen Huaizhi miraculously calmed down.
His reason returned, he looked up again, and returned to his usual self.
"Yanbei, tell me about your plan."
After some discussion, the two finally decided to lead a team each and cooperate separately.
The next step is to assign specific courses of action.
"According to our plan, there are two routes of action."
Xie Yanbei pointed to the two routes marked on the map.
"According to previous survey results, there are many Ugly Country troops stationed around here."
"This route, besides the military presence, also involves numerous lurking mercenaries. Adding to the terrain, the situation is complex and dangerous, making it quite challenging."
Without waiting for Xie Yanbei to continue, Shen Huaizhi made a decisive choice.
"Leave this more dangerous route to me. Your wife is pregnant, you can't put her in danger."
Xie Yanbei disagreed.
"Everyone has a family. Your sister is waiting for you at home. Besides your parents, you are her only relative."
Shen Yunqing depends on him so much. If his parents and he are in danger, she will probably collapse mentally.
Shen Huaizhi pinched his eyebrows.
It's really a dilemma.
Xie Yanbei thought for a moment and said, "Let's just draw lots. Whoever goes is God's will."
Shen Huaizhi nodded.
"That's all we can do."
After three draws, the results were the same as Xie Yanbei expected twice.
He was the one assigned to the more dangerous route.
Shen Huaizhi frowned and looked at Xie Yanbei, a little worried.
Xie Yanbei patted his shoulder.
"It's all the same. If the mission goes well, we'll meet at the assembly point. If not..."
Xie Yanbei looked at Shen Huaizhi with a heavy gaze.
"Help me take care of the boat."
After saying that, Xie Yanbei immediately turned around and called the team that was already ready to go.
"Set off!"
That back figure was firm and resolute.
Shen Huaizhi gave his best friend a last deep look, his eyes darkened, and he waved.
"Set off."
At the same time, at the same destination.
This is a high tower specially used to imprison criminals. It is located in a remote area and is heavily guarded. Only two types of people can be imprisoned here.
Serious criminals, and those who possess technical skills but would rather die than confess their crimes.
Shen Nianxian and his wife were imprisoned here.
The top and bottom floors of this tower are constructed differently.
The bottom floor is dark and damp, with no sunlight, while the top floor is relatively better.
But it's not much better.
This is the only study in the entire tower. The room is dark and surrounded by walls.
The only window was located where the wall and ceiling met. It was only the size of a palm, and only a few rays of light could seep in.
At this moment, this narrow study was filled with a group of people.
The man in the lead had a face full of flesh, staring fiercely at Shen Nianxian and Meng Lanting who were sitting behind the desk, and slammed the table.
“Is it really that hard to ask you to write down all the research that hasn’t been published yet?!”
These words were almost shouted out.
The man had a loud voice, which echoed in the room and pierced the eardrums.
Even the soldiers following behind him couldn't help but frown.
Shen Nianxian and the other two seemed not to hear anything. They just sat there quietly with their eyes closed, as if they were in a trance.
The two men were dressed in tattered clothes, their bodies were covered with crisscrossing, dark red scabby wounds, and their hair was dirty and messy.
This look should have been embarrassing.
But their resolute and unwavering determination has its own unique character.
The leading man was so angry that he overturned the table in front of him.
"It's like a stone from a cesspool, smelly and hard!"
"I don't know what you're trying to be so noble about. Between research results and your life, you'd actually choose to protect the research results for your country? Idiots!"
Hearing this, Shen Nianxian slowly opened his eyes, but his eyes were full of ridicule.
"Short-sighted barbarians like you who only care about immediate interests don't understand what home and country are."
The man was so angry that his eyes turned red, and he suddenly slapped Shen Nianxian.
"Okay, let's see how long you can keep being stubborn!"
After saying that, he immediately gave orders.
"Keep giving them the injections, and when they write down what we want as requested, give them their meals!"
"I just don't believe they are really not afraid of death!"
"yes!"
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