“However,” Commander Song changed the subject, his voice revealing absolute trust in Xia Zhining’s abilities.
“These obstacles are fatal troubles for others, but for you, Comrade Xia Zhining, they can be transformed into your absolute home ground.”
"The venomous snakes and ferocious beasts of the rainforest can serve as your eyes and ears and provide early warnings."
"The complex terrain and hydrology may allow you to cleverly traverse them by harnessing the power of nature."
"The organization believes that you have the ability to turn this land of death into a secret passage for us to bring our undercover heroes home."
Xia Zhining nodded vigorously: "I understand! Please rest assured, organization!"
After hanging up, she immediately called her brother, Ji Shuyun.
As soon as the call connected, Ji Shuyun knew what her sister wanted to say.
"Ningning, let's go together."
"With your brother here, I will definitely protect you."
That evening, Xia Zhining packed her bags efficiently.
Before leaving, she made a special trip to see the little creatures at the zoo.
When Xia Zhining arrived at the enclosure of the snow leopard cub, she saw a particularly heartwarming scene: Gu Huaiye was playing with the snow leopard cub, accompanied by Anxing.
Despite their vastly different sizes, the wolf (dog) and leopard moved with remarkable gentleness. Gu Huaiye crouched to the side, his profile appearing exceptionally soft under the warm yellow light.
Xia Zhining stopped walking and watched quietly for a while.
Gu Huaiye seemed to sense something, turned his head, and immediately saw the worries hidden between her brows.
He didn't ask any questions, but simply reached out, grasped the snow leopard's furry front paw, gently lifted it up, and tenderly "pressed" Xia Zhining's forehead with its soft paw pads.
The little snow leopard seemed to find the action amusing, and it also tried to lift its other paw, clumsily and earnestly reaching Xia Zhi Ning's cheek, making a gurgling comforting sound in its throat.
A warm, soft touch came from her forehead, and a fluffy rubbed against her cheek. The heaviness in Xia Zhining's heart was instantly melted away by this sudden warmth.
"What's wrong?" Gu Huaiye asked in a low voice.
Xia Zhining took a deep breath and looked into his eyes: "I have to go on a long trip to carry out a very important mission. I may not be back for a long time."
"While I'm away, I'm entrusting the zoo to you."
She thought for a moment, then a small smile curved her lips: "I hereby appoint you as the acting director of Senyu Zoo, with full authority."
Gu Huaiye didn't ask any further questions, but gave her a deep look before nodding, "Okay."
"I will temporarily assume the position of kindergarten director."
"The zoo and I are both waiting for you to come back."
But he might not be able to wait.
*
The next morning, before dawn, Xia Zhining boarded a military transport plane that had been waiting for her and flew to the southwestern border.
Several hours later, the plane landed at a secluded field airfield.
A military off-road vehicle covered in mud was already waiting there. After picking her up, it plunged into the vast mountains.
As the car drove further, the road became increasingly rugged, and the vegetation outside the window grew denser and wilder, gradually transforming from temperate forests into a tangled tropical rainforest.
The air was filled with the scent of damp earth and plants, the temperature rose noticeably, and a stuffy feeling began to seep into the carriage.
After several hours of bumpy travel, the off-road vehicle finally slowed down and stopped in front of a secluded mountain hollow.
Several low-rise camouflage buildings were partially hidden in the dense vegetation, surrounded by watchtowers and simple defensive fortifications.
This is the outpost on the southwestern border.
Outposts are the most forward tactical strongholds that penetrate deep into border areas and confront various infiltration and illegal border crossing activities.
It was also the departure base for this operation to repatriate the undercover agent.
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