Zhu Jiabao became serious: "You decide on the adventure mission yourself. I'm just telling you that we're going to Geri Snow Mountain. It has always been a mysterious place. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, many defectors thought no one dared to go there and wanted to take refuge there. However, the people who went up the mountain to pursue them all came down and went crazy. The defectors who went up the mountain disappeared, but their bodies were washed down by avalanches a few years later. From my perspective, I don't want you to take this mission."
Zhu Fanfan retorted, "But you just said you wanted me to go on a mission, isn't that a contradiction?"
Zhu Jiabao sighed: "Because you will definitely go there. This place is one of the other three forbidden areas that Zhuge Qianxing mentioned. You are the only one in the entire military region who is qualified to go. Zhuge Qianxing will personally lead the team, accompanied by two elders. The rest are all elites among experts. Those who are not capable are not qualified to go there."
Zhuge Qianxing told him it was very dangerous. The supernatural energy fluctuations there were very strong, and there had even been several avalanches. If the truth could not be found out, the place might be destroyed. So the villagers there asked for help. The government decided to send people to investigate. Knowing that it was dangerous, they decided to send people with supernatural abilities to scout ahead, solve some minor problems, and set up camps along the way. In case of danger, they could find people or corpses by using the camps along the way.
Zhu Fanfan fell silent. She had heard of the fame of Geli Snow Mountain before. In fact, she had been there before, but the magnetic field inside was too chaotic. She was not confident that she could come out quickly after entering. At that time, she had something to do and could not delay, so she had never gone to explore. If she went alone, she would have a space and could save her life. But she could not guarantee that if a group of people went, she would not be able to.
Zhu Jiabao didn't urge her, waiting for her to make her own decision. After considering it, Zhu Fanfan said, "Grandpa, I want to go."
Zhu Jiabao simply nodded: "I heard it's extremely cold there. Bring some warm clothes. They'll give you the rest of your gear when you get there. Don't push yourself. If you encounter any difficulties, just tell Zhuge Qianxing. He'll definitely let you come back. Also, bring some good food. Don't arouse suspicion. It's hot here right now, but it's cold there year-round. The temperature is relatively low. It'll feel like a sudden change of seasons when you first arrive..."
Zhu Fanfan interrupted, "Grandpa, I'll be fine. If there's any danger, I'll go into the space immediately and come out after the danger has passed. If I'm too tired, I'll also go into the space quickly and come out when I have the strength. You guys didn't have any equipment during the Long March and still walked through the snow for months. Little Geli Snow Mountain is nothing to you. None of us in the Zhu family are cowards."
She knew her grandfather was worried, but there was no challenge in the army. She had already survived the Bone-Eating Forest last time. Although it was dangerous at the time, it was even more exciting afterward. She wanted to try something new while she was young so that she wouldn't have any regrets when she got old.
Zhu Jiabao fell silent for a long time before speaking again: "Grandpa is waiting for you to come back. The children of our Zhu family are all ready to face any challenge."
Zhu Fanfan laughed and said, "It's not like I'm never coming back. I'd like to live a carefree life! I have countless pills here. I'll leave some for you—some to replenish your qi and blood, some for external injuries, and some to relieve pain. I've discovered that the water in the space well can nourish your meridians. I'll fill a few jars for you. Drink them slowly. I'll come back before you finish them."
Zhu Jiabao's eyes tingled at the sight. For Zhuge Qianxing to call a place dangerous, it must be something extraordinary. Zhuge Qianxing explained that the magnetic field there was malfunctioning, avalanches were just one common occurrence, and the surrounding trees were inexplicably emitting eerie noises, both day and night. Many cattle and sheep had already been harmed, foaming at the mouth as if poisoned, but autopsies had revealed nothing abnormal.
Although the fight against feudal superstition is underway, the area is remote, and many people still worship the mountain god in secret, believing that the mountain god is angry. The people in that area are terrified, and it is unclear whether it is due to fear or the influence of the magnetic field. Four people have gone mad, saying that the god is going to punish the world. Although the madmen have been locked up, they have affected the people there, and everyone around them is filled with fear and unease.
Zhu Jiabao said, "Go pack your things. I'll reply tomorrow. The mission assignment letter should be issued this afternoon, and we'll set off as soon as possible. Be ready anytime. Grandpa is waiting for you to come back and celebrate your success."
Zhu Fanfan nodded and went back to her room to pack her things. There wasn't much to pack, since she had her own space and only needed to make it look presentable.
The next day, when Zhu Fanfan and her father went to the army base, they were both a little absent-minded. Zhu Fanfan continued to train Tong Ze and the others. At noon, while others went to the canteen, she went directly to her grandfather's place.
When they arrived at Grandpa's office, lunch had already been prepared, and Zhu Jiabao and Xie Minglei were waiting together! Xie Minglei was a little unhappy, and his expression didn't change when he saw Zhu Fanfan. He just sulked at Zhu Jiabao because Zhu Jiabao completely ignored him.
Seeing that Xie Minglei was still there, Zhu Jiabao said directly, "Why aren't you going to eat? What are you doing here?"
Xie Minglei said directly, "Don't think I don't know. You heated up a roast duck at noon, so I'll eat it here with you."
Zhu Jiabao immediately became possessive of his food: "Who told you that? I didn't. Your bodyguard got you food, don't let his kindness go to waste."
Xie Minglei ignored him and asked Zhu Fanfan, "Fanfan, do you mind if Grandpa Xie comes over for a meal? I know you bought the roast duck."
He works with Zhu Jiabao every day, how could he not know if he went out? Authentic roast duck has to be from the city, their supply and marketing cooperative doesn't have that flavor. He smelled it when the canteen was hot today, they all love it.
Zhu Fanfan looked at her grandfather and then at Grandpa Xie: "What's wrong with you two again?"
Zhu Jiabao said sarcastically, "How dare I do anything to them? I'm just a mere commander; I have to be mindful of their feelings!"
Xie Minglei looked at Zhu Jiabao's deadpan expression and felt goosebumps rise on his skin: "Are you alright? If you're not happy about sending Fanfan to such a dangerous place, you shouldn't have agreed this morning. You agreed and you're still acting so sarcastic. You're really something. Go find whoever makes you angry. I'm not your punching bag. Fanfan, don't pay attention to your grandpa. We'll eat our own food and spoil him."
Zhu Fanfan will not participate in the lawsuit between the two. Grandpa Xie is one of the few people who can subdue Grandpa, except by force.
Zhu Fanfan asked, "Has the mission assignment letter arrived? Did you bring over the roast duck and roast pork I gave Uncle Jin? I bought these with my salary, come and taste what your granddaughter bought, isn't it especially delicious?"
Seeing that Zhu Fanfan's anger had subsided, Zhu Jiabao said, "You make it sound like I don't give you any pocket money. Let me taste whether what my granddaughter bought tastes better than usual."
Xie Minglei chuckled and said, "It has to be Fanfan. I tried to persuade him for a long time, but it was no use. Your grandfather even treated him differently. How childish."
Zhu Jiabao was surprised: "When did you try to persuade me?"
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