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Chapter 85: The Trade
Chapter 85: The Trade
As soon as Chen Chuan and the others stepped off the armored transport vehicle, they were escorted to Guan Yuming's temporary command post.
Guan Yuming briefed them on the situation and then added, "Ladies and gentlemen, Mrs. Fang has already prepared the medication. Now, I need you to act according to the circumstances. If the conditions during the trade allow, you must find a way to rescue the hostages. Once they're safe, it'll be easier for us to take action."
Although Guan Yuming said this, the Wu Yi students could still choose to refuse. After all, they were commissioned by the Fang family and weren't subordinates to anyone, so this task wasn't mandatory for them.
Han Guo stood by without saying a word. As the provider of information, she wouldn't interfere in their decisions.
One of the senior students, Liu Xingxue, thought for a moment and asked, "What's the situation with the villagers of Caijia Village?"
Guan Yuming replied, "It's unclear at the moment. Caijia Village was likely occupied by the resistance organization before, and these bandits led by Fang Dawei seem to have connections with them. All I can say is that the situation in the village is concerning."
The students discussed and were inclined to agree, knowing they had considerable autonomy since they were to act according to the circumstances. If the opportunity didn't arise, they could choose not to take action.
Chen Chuan didn't voice any objections. The senior students had experience, and their discussion seemed reasonable.
At this point, Liu Xingxue made a request, "Director Guan, we can agree, but considering the enemy has implants and firearms, we need the Patrol Bureau to provide us with protective vests and grant us temporary authorization to wear them."
Guan Yuming readily agreed, "Sure." If these individuals could solve the problem, it would save him a lot of trouble.
Hearing this, the senior students relaxed a bit. With the protective vests, they could afford to be slightly bolder in their actions.
The vests were quickly delivered, and although they were standard-issue, they were sufficient for the students.
Everyone immediately put on the vests, including Chen Chuan. The vest slightly constricted the body and had some thickness, but it wasn't overly heavy, nor did it hinder his movements.
Just then, Mrs. Fang's medication was also delivered. Guan Yuming first had the messenger shout a message into the village, and after receiving a clear response, the group proceeded towards the village with the medicine.
On their way, the senior student, Wu Xingxue, suddenly asked Chen Chuan, "Junior Brother, are you nervous?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I'm fine."
Wu Xingxue glanced at him and gave a snort, saying, "Well, I don't feel too confident myself."
"Alright, don't say more," Liu Xingxue added.
Liu Xingxue turned back and spoke solemnly to Chen Chuan, "Chen, I know you're capable, but you might lack experience in handling such matters. Leave the negotiation with these bandits to me. If the opportunity doesn't arise, let it go. Don't act rashly; remember, we're a team, not individuals. If something goes wrong, it could affect all of us. But if we must take action, don't hold back."
He looked at the others, "The same goes for you all."
Wu Xingxue responded, "Okay, Senior Brother Liu."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement. The logic was sound, and he acknowledged it. The priority should be their safety, setting aside the task for now.
As the group gradually approached the village, Liu Xingxue peered inside and noticed the village was eerily silent. He turned back and said, "Junior Brother Chen, Senior Brother Wu, we'll negotiate inside. You two wait at the village entrance and be ready to support us. Remember to stay apart and not stand too close together."
Wu Xingxue seemed slightly dissatisfied with being left behind, muttering something under his breath.
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement.
The arrangement made sense; having someone outside was indeed safer, ensuring they wouldn't be cut off from retreat. Regardless of the arrangement, someone had to stay outside, and he had no objections.
After Liu Xingxue's instructions, he entered the village with the other three students. For safety, he paired them up, keeping them about ten meters apart from each other.
As they approached the center of the village, it remained eerily quiet, as if no one was around. They looked ahead and noticed a three-story brick and wooden building, likely the tallest structure in the village. Cautiously, they made their way towards it.
Inside the outpost command center, Guan Yuming was using a telescope to monitor their movements, while also keeping an eye on the village. However, there was no sign of any activity, as if everyone had hidden themselves.
Just as Wu Yi's group had already ventured deep into the village, and their figures were almost out of sight, the phone rang again.
The deputy answered and turned back, saying, "Director Guan, it's the Director's call."
Guan Yuming immediately turned around and answered, saying, "Hello, this is Guan Yuming." A voice came from the other end, but he had only heard one sentence when his expression tightened, and he couldn't help but look towards the village. He immediately instructed the messenger patrol, "Send a message, tell them to hurry back!"
The messenger patrol reacted quickly and ran out.
Chen Chuan was waiting at the foot of the gentle slope when he suddenly heard a shout from far behind.
He turned back and saw a patrolman running out from a nearby hilltop, shouting at him. At this moment, the Wu surname student in front moved his ears, as if he had also heard the shout. He immediately rushed into the village and shouted inside, "Everyone, the child is not in the village! Director Guan wants us to return!"
Liu Xuelang and the others heard this from a distance and immediately ran back without hesitation. However, at this moment, Liu Xuelang's group faintly heard a child's crying.
They paused in their tracks.
The female student quickly said, "The child is not here."
"But there's a child inside!"
Liu Xuelang replied in a deep voice, snatching the protective umbrella from the female student's hand and pushing her away. "You go back first!" He turned back and rushed towards the house where the sound had come from.
The female student looked at him, clenched her teeth, and ran back quickly.
Just then, a loud explosion suddenly erupted from behind her on the road. Houses in the center of the village collapsed one after another, and flying debris and bricks fell from the village to the outside. Even the spot where Chen Chuan and the others were standing was covered in a shower of dust and gravel.
At the outpost command center, Mrs. Fang was anxiously waiting, her face turning pale at the sound of the explosion. Her hands and feet began to tremble.
She stumbled over to Guan Yuming, grabbed him, and said with utmost fear, "Director Guan, weren't you going to send someone to replace them? I gave them the medicine, did you force those people? Why did you have to force them? Why? My son is only seven years old, he hasn't done anything wrong."
Guan Yuming said, "Mrs. Fang, please calm down. Your son is not in the village."
Mrs. Fang almost doubted her own hearing, but a glimmer of hope rose within her. She tightly clutched Guan Yuming's arm, her nails digging into his flesh, and stared at him. "He's not in the village, so where is he? Where is he?"
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli, as if to clear her thoughts, and continued, "I gave them the medicine, did you force those people? Why did you have to force them? Why? My son is only seven years old, he hasn't done anything wrong."
Guan Yuming replied, "Mrs. Fang, please calm down. Your son is not in the village."
Mrs. Fang almost doubted her own hearing, but a glimmer of hope rose within her. She tightly clutched Guan Yuming's arm, her nails digging into his flesh, and stared at him. "He's not in the village, so where is he? Where is he?"
Guan Yuming seemed unaffected and spoke in a soothing tone, "The call I just received was about your son, Fang Xunli. At half past eight, he sneaked out and went to play at a classmate's house. I don't know how he managed it, but he's currently with his classmates."
Mrs. Fang seemed to lose all her strength and began to slide down. Guan Yuming quickly supported her and instructed the deputy, "Take Mrs. Fang back."
The deputy hurried over to assist.
"Report!"
The messenger patrol came over and reported, "Captain Yu's team reports that Fang Dawei's group withdrew during the exchange. Should we pursue them?"
Guan Yuming spoke in a deep voice, "Messenger, tell them to follow immediately and not let those people escape!"
"Yes!"
At this moment, Han Guo was also using a telescope to observe the situation in the village. The driver of the armored transport vehicle approached her and handed her a telegram, saying, "Commissioner Han, there's a telegram."
She took it and quickly translated it in her mind, understanding its content. She replied, "Reply: I acknowledge and will inform the assigned students of the situation truthfully."
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