mtl008 Chapter 263 Going Out 1
Chapter 263 Going Out 1
This is not a question, but an affirmative statement.
"Then why not have the underground base in Area B not send anyone to search? It would be much more convenient for them in every way."
Qin Yue said with some confusion, her brows furrowed, her expression like that of a puzzled kitten.
"I'm afraid that there are simply not enough people available in Zone B."
"Captain, have you agreed to join that team?"
Liangzi asked Ye Jingmo anxiously, her eyes filled with worry.
"Yes, if the underground base is going to fall sooner or later, then death is inevitable no matter what. I'd rather go out and take a gamble; at least that way I'll have a chance to survive."
Ye Jingmo's tone was calm, as if he were just talking about ordinary everyday matters, rather than a life-or-death decision.
Liang Zi was stunned for a moment, and his gaze subconsciously fell on Lin Panpan.
Lin Panpan noticed Liang Zi's gaze and a bitter smile appeared on her lips.
She knew what Liangzi was thinking. Just as Ye Jingmo said, in this situation, if they went out and tried their luck, they could survive. If they stayed, they could only pray that others would return safely and put their lives in the hands of others.
Lin Panpan bit her lower lip, her mind filled with countless thoughts, but she still slowly nodded.
Liangzi reached out and took Lin Panpan's hand, trying to reassure her.
"Captain, I want to go out with you."
He wanted to secure a stable life for his wife and daughter.
Jiang Li was stunned; she hadn't expected Liang Zi to want to go out as well.
“Liangzi, you have a wife and daughter at home, there’s no need for you to go out. Since I’ve made up my mind to go out, I will definitely bring back the fragrant herbs.”
Ye Jingmo rejected Liang Zi's suggestion to go along without hesitation. Liang Zi had family members who cared about him, so there was no need for him to go on an adventure with them.
Liangzi lowered his head, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
"Captain, I know you mean well, but I want to secure a stable life for my wife and daughter. I don't want to entrust my fate to others; I want to fight for it myself."
His voice was deep and firm, as if expressing the deepest desires in his heart.
Ye Jingmo didn't speak, his eyes fixed on Liang Zi as if trying to see through him.
Liangzi's eyes revealed a firmness and courage, as if telling them that he was willing to take risks for his family.
Listening to Liang Zi's words, Ye Jingmo knew that Liang Zi had made a decision and would not easily change it.
"Liangzi, I understand how you feel. But remember, you might encounter danger this time you go out, so be prepared."
Liang Zi nodded, his eyes shining with determination.
"Captain, I know it's dangerous outside. But I believe that with your leadership, nothing will be difficult."
"We've successfully completed so many dangerous missions before, haven't we?"
Liangzi seemed to recall his glorious past, a slight smile playing on his lips, his tone filled with nostalgia.
"I've been on so many missions with the captain, our teamwork speaks for itself, we won't fail this mission."
At this point, Liangzi met Ye Jingmo's gaze with unwavering determination, showing that no matter what Ye Jingmo said, he would not back down.
"Let Liangzi go. Xiao'an and I will wait for him to come back at home. He only wants to go out because of us."
Looking at Liang Zi's radiant face, Lin Panpan smiled faintly, her eyes filled with trust and affirmation for Liang Zi.
“I will talk to Zhou Tian, but it all depends on their arrangements. If he doesn’t select you, Liangzi, you will stay at the base.”
Hearing Ye Jingmo's words, Liang Zi nodded.
Then, Ye Jingmo turned her gaze to Qin Yu beside her, "While we're away, Qin Yu, we might need you to take care of Jelly for us."
"We're fine with taking care of Jelly, but is Sister Jiang Li going out with us? Isn't that too unsafe?"
Qin Yue looked at Jiang Li in disbelief, her eyes filled with worry and heartache. She reached out and pulled Jiang Li's hand, trying to dissuade her.
This trip wasn't a vacation; it was a real life-threatening operation.
No matter how good Jiang Li's physical condition is, there are still differences in the physiological structure of men and women, and Qin Yue genuinely cares about Jiang Li.
Jiang Li patted Qin Yue's hand and said gently:
"I already agreed with Brother Mo that I would be wherever he is."
You don't need to worry too much about me. I survived so many dangers before, didn't I?
Just think of it as Mo Ge and I going on a long trip; we'll be back in a while.
Qin Yue's face was full of dejection. She sighed deeply and did not say anything to dissuade her.
Finally, the meeting ended in complete silence.
When Qin Yue walked out of the room, her eyes were still red, and Qin Yu gently pulled her out the door.
As Jiang Li looked at the once crowded house now empty, a sense of emptiness welled up inside her, like the aftermath of a lively event, making her feel uneasy.
Although she had just appeared very confident about completing the mission, Jiang Li knew in her heart that nothing in this world is 100% certain, and accidents can always happen.
Once outside the underground base, the dense fog presents all sorts of dangers; a moment's carelessness could cost you your life.
Ye Jingmo looked at Jiang Li's unpredictable expression, reached out a hand and pinched the back of her neck, like lifting a kitten, making her look up at him.
"What are you thinking about? Your face keeps turning from green to purple, it's like a color palette."
Jiang Li hesitated for a moment, then reached out and wrapped her arms around Ye Jingmo's strong waist. "I'm not a color palette, I'm just feeling a bit sentimental. I thought I could go back to the villa after a few days in the underground base, but now it seems like everything is a long way off."
"I wonder when we'll be able to live a peaceful life? I just want us to be able to live in peace and tranquility, have a place to grow some fruits and vegetables, and live a life of leisurely picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence and gazing at the southern mountains."
Ye Jingmo gently rubbed Jiang Li's head with his hand, his voice very gentle, "We will definitely go back to a stable life. At that time, we will plant a lot of fruits and vegetables and harvest different crops every season."
"I'll build you a small pond and raise some fish, shrimp, and crabs. Then you can eat fresh food every day."
Jiang Li's mood brightened as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining. She imagined a wonderful life ahead and laughed out loud.
She looked up and met Ye Jingmo's eyes. "Brother Mo, it's so good to have you with me."
When Ye Jingmo met the girl's eyes, which were as tender and affectionate as autumn water, he was like a sailor bewitched by a siren. He couldn't help but step forward and kiss her eyes, but only for a moment before pulling away.
He suppressed the urge to devour Jiang Li; they still had many things to do and couldn't afford to waste any more time.
Once he returns safely from outside, he will definitely demand repayment from Jiang Li for the debts incurred during this period.
Ye Jingmo's eyes were dark and unfathomable, like a beast waiting to hunt its prey.
Jiang Li felt the fleeting warmth on her eyes, and unconsciously lowered her eyes, her face burning hot.
Suddenly sensing a dangerous aura, Jiang Li looked around in confusion, her heart pounding like a rabbit's.
She had just felt a chill down her spine, as if something was watching her, which gave her the creeps.
However, considering that they were still in the base and there was no danger, Jiang Li thought she was being too sensitive.
With Ye Jingmo around, who could possibly hurt her?!
With this thought, Jiang Li felt at ease.
"Brother Mo, I'll go pack two backpacks and get everything ready for when we go out."
Then take out some of the jelly-like cat food so that Qin Yue and the others can take care of it later.
Jiang Li said something to Ye Jingmo, then sat down in a chair, counting on her fingers what she should put in her backpack.
Backpacks have limited space, so careful planning is essential.
This is what needs to be presented to outsiders; if there's nothing there, it will definitely arouse suspicion.
Ye Jingmo looked at Jiang Li's earnest face and a smile appeared on his lips. It was time for him to get to work too.
Ye Jingmo went straight to the kitchen, not to cook, but to make a call to Zhou Tian.
His unwillingness to speak disturbed Jiang Li's thoughts, so she deliberately found a corner and closed the kitchen door.
The most important things to bring when going out are food and medicine, and Jiang Li plans to choose these two types from her space first.
Thinking about the environment in the thick fog, Jiang Li took out packaged food, such as bagged bread and biscuits, from her spatial storage and put them into her backpack.
This effectively prevents external bacteria from damaging the food.
Jiang Li then took out medicine for sprains and bruises and external injuries from her spatial storage. In order not to attract too much attention, she chose to carry medicines that were almost used up.
The quantity of medicine is small, so others won't be too jealous.
After Jiang Li finished selecting the two main categories, she began packing some small items, such as tissues, lighters, and flashlights.
These small items are placed in the outermost compartment of the backpack for easy access.
After packing her backpack, Jiang Li lifted it by hand. The weight was just right and wouldn't cause any inconvenience to her and Ye Jingmo's movements.
She put her backpack into her storage space, stretched, and glanced at Jelly in the cat's bed.
Thinking that she wouldn't see Jelly for a while after going out, Jiang Li strolled over to the cat's bed.
Jelly was elegantly licking the fur on its front paws, its tail swaying casually by the cat bed. When it saw Jiang Li coming over, it calmly stood up and rubbed its head against Jiang Li's outstretched hand.
meow~
The sweet, melodious meows seemed to express the kitten's joy at its owner's arrival.
"Jelly, Mo-ge and I will be leaving for a while in a few days. You have to listen to Sister Qin Yue during this time, okay?"
Jiang Li squatted down to be at eye level with Jelly, and began to nag in its ear, like a worried mother who was worried about leaving her child alone at home and was giving it all sorts of instructions, fearing that it might get hurt.
meow~
Jelly seemed to understand Jiang Li's instructions, and called out softly, as if in response to Jiang Li's words.
Jiang Li played with the cat scratcher with Guodong for a while, and couldn't help but laugh when she saw Guodong sticking out her little tongue and panting heavily on her forehead.
"Looks like it's time to put you on a diet, Jelly. You're already out of breath after playing for less than half an hour. And look at your belly, it's already showing. Just think about all those strong muscles you had in the mountains."
As Jiang Li lay down in front of the jelly, she poked at the exposed white belly, her tone filled with a sigh of disappointment.
However, this soft, fleshy belly feels really good to the touch.
Jiang Li touched the fat on the jelly's belly, like a child who had found a toy and was reluctant to let go.
Jelly glanced at Jiang Li and thought, "This is a figure of luxury; outside, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she would be sought after by countless cats."
The owner is jealous of the cat's figure and actually wants the cat to lose weight. That's impossible.
This is meat that it raised.
Jiang Li added water to the cat's bowl so that Guodong could go and drink when it felt thirsty.
She prepared two months' worth of cat food for Jelly and placed it in a prominent position on the table so that she wouldn't lose it later.
Their trip is estimated to take about half a month, but just to be on the safe side, Jiang Li has prepared two months' worth of cat food.
Jiang Li couldn't bear to see the jelly go hungry.
Click!
The kitchen door opened, and Jiang Li turned her head to see Ye Jingmo walking out.
She immediately went up to him, "Brother Mo, how did things go with Zhou Tian? When are we leaving?"
Ye Jingmo pulled Jiang Li's hand and sat her down on the chair, casually draping one arm behind her back, his tone calm and unperturbed.
“I’ve already told him about joining the team together, and I also mentioned that Liangzi wanted to go out with us. He had no objections and agreed immediately.”
"Someone will take us to the operations center tomorrow morning, where we can learn about the situation outside and the route of the operation, and also get our medication injected."
Jiang Li was taken aback. "Tomorrow morning?! Is that so rushed?"
She thought they would meet to discuss going out in two days, but it turns out they're going to discuss it tomorrow. Could it be that they'll be allowed to go out the day after tomorrow?
"The situation in Zone B is becoming increasingly serious, and the epidemic is difficult to prevent. Zhou Tian gave me a heads-up: about one-third of the people there have already been infected."
The number of birds swarming around the perimeter had increased several times over, but the base was now hesitant to shoot them. The base leadership, worried about unforeseen circumstances, urged us to depart as soon as possible.
Ye Jingmo's hands were not idle; he casually stroked A Li's horse braid, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
"It's gotten this serious already."
Jiang Li sighed, a shadow falling over her bright eyes.
"After dinner tonight, get some rest. Be well-rested to prepare for tomorrow."
Ye Jingmo pinched the bridge of his nose. He had experienced so much today, and even with his abundant energy, he couldn't keep up.
"Ah."
Jiang Li nodded, her face also showing fatigue. They had been working almost non-stop all day, without even taking a lunch break. In order to have enough energy for tomorrow, they really should rest early today.
At 10 p.m., Jiang Li lay down on the bed after taking a hot shower, and sleepiness overwhelmed her. Before long, she was fast asleep.
Ye Jingmo lay down on the bed, pulled Jiang Li into his arms, and they fell into a deep sleep together, satisfied.