morning.
Xie family.
There was some silence in the living room of the villa.
Dong Xuebin looked at Xie Guobang and said: "Dad, is there really no hope of solving the problem through diplomatic channels?"
Xie Guobang nodded, "Lizhen followed her relatives to become the nationality of country M, so it is difficult."
Dong Xuebin said: "What about going through legal procedures? They can't put my cousin under house arrest for a lifetime, right?"
Xie Guojian interrupted, "When it comes to national interests, anything is possible. We have also prepared for the worst. It is estimated that Lizhen will not be able to contact the outside world within five years, at least until the research results are truly implemented. And it’s not necessarily that it’s not impossible to put Lizhen under house arrest for fifty years. That’s why the higher-ups wanted to use other methods to rescue people in Country M, and also issued an order to bring Comrade Zhong Lizhen back safely no matter what the cost. In fact, what I can’t reveal is just my family, so it doesn’t matter if I tell them.”
What
No matter what the cost?
Dong Xuebin felt a slight shiver in his heart to be able to allow the military to issue such an order. Obviously that technology is definitely not simple!
Xie Guojian looked at Dong Xuebin and said: "Xiao Bin, tell me the truth. If you go, how sure will you be that you can bring your cousin back safely?"
Dong Xuebin had no choice but to say: "How about you tell me the specific situation first?"
Xie Guojian said: "Which situation do you want? What specific aspect?"
Dong Xuebin said: "For example, the research institute where my cousin is under house arrest. This news is absolutely 100% reliable? It can't be somewhere else?"
Xie Guojian hesitated, "The news just said that it is very likely."
Dong Xuebin blinked. "Do you have a map of the institute?"
Xie Guojian said: "The specific coordinates and location of the research institute have been determined a long time ago." After thinking about it, he took out something from his bag, spread out a piece of paper and pointed at it, "It's right here. But this thing It’s a top-secret document, just read it and don’t disclose it to anyone.”
Dong Xuebin took a look at it. It was a city in the west of Country M. It could be reached directly by plane, but the location of the institute was a bit remote. "That's all?"
"that's it."
"Where's the internal map of the institute?"
"This is not available at the moment."
"What about the situation of the military garrison?"
"This is a relatively important research base in Country M, and troops will be stationed there for sure. But the specific equipment and number of personnel... are not clear yet."
"It's easy to go, you only need a tourist visa, but what about the return trip? If you save your cousin, how will you come back?"
"Because it is something that cannot be put on the table, and it involves the interests of the two countries. So we can only sneak back to the country by sea and land. The specific arrangements have not been decided yet."
This is unclear.
I don’t know that.
The other one is undecided.
Come on! It’s strange to be confident in this situation!
Dong Xuebin said bitterly: "I'm not sure at all. Firstly, my cousin doesn't know if it is really there. Secondly, there are troops stationed there. Thirdly, there is no internal map. The four-way round trip method is too difficult and too dangerous. I'm sorry, uncle. I'm really helpless."
"That's it." Xie Guojian sighed, no surprise at all.
Dong Xuebin, this is the truth. Although he has hardly used his remaining time in recent months, he has accumulated a lot. But this is not a panacea. What’s more, even if I have no problem, this time I am not going to get any cultural relics, but to bring back a living person. This means... If Huilan was controlled by Country M, Dong Xuebin would definitely He kills her without saying a word. He doesn’t care about whoever he loves, but this time it’s Zhong Lizhen. Dong Xuebin has never even seen her face, and has no feelings for her, so he doesn’t feel the need to take this risk. , so many people in the military have not been able to rescue Zhong Lizhen, so there is probably not much hope of going there on her own.
In this regard, Xie Guojian also understood that this matter was indeed too difficult and basically impossible. However, this matter was of great importance. He would not give up even if he asked Dong Xuebin. After all, Xiao Dong had done too much before. There were so many things that stunned them.
Han Jing hesitated to speak, but finally said nothing, "Forget it, it's okay, Xuebin, mom has been too anxious recently, your cousin... forget it, even if you are sure, mom is reluctant to take risks with you. "Well, mom went to cook for you. It's time for dinner." Han Jing has always been very conflicted in her heart. She wants someone to rescue Zhong Lizhen, but if Dong Xuebin really says he will go, she is also afraid that something will happen to Xiaobin. , won’t agree.
"Let me help you." Dong Xuebin stood up and said.
Han Jing forced a smile and said: "It doesn't matter, mom can be alone, and you can chat with dad."
At this time, Han Jing's cell phone rang.
"Huilan's?" Han Jing picked up, "Hey, daughter."
Xie Huilan said in a calm voice: "My cousin is controlled by Country M?"
Han Jing sighed and said: "You are quite well informed. I never told you. Well, your cousin lost contact with me two months ago. Your second uncle is trying to figure out a solution."
"What are you thinking of?"
"...I haven't thought about it yet."
"How did I hear that Xiao Bin passed away? Don't you want my man to go to Country M to save people, right?" Han Jing sighed bitterly and hesitated for a moment. When she was about to say something, Xie Huilan had already noticed from her tone that she was so smart. Ah, his tone also became colder, "Is my second uncle here too?"
Han Jing said yes, "Here he is."
"Give him the phone!" Xie Huilan said.
Han Jing looked at Xie Guojian, raised her phone and said, "Huilan is looking for you."
Xie Guojian smiled bitterly, "Sister-in-law, just say I'm not here." His elder brother Xie Guobang was right just now. No one in the family knows about Huilan's bad temper. , he would definitely have to fall out with him, so Xie Guojian didn't want to answer the call. Besides, it was impossible for him and Han Jing to agree to Dong Xuebin's going if Dong Xuebin's safety could not be guaranteed.
Han Jing said: "Huilan is smarter than anyone else, so I can't deceive her."
Xie Guojian had a headache, so he had to bite the bullet and answer the phone, "Hey, Huilan, what do you want from your second uncle? We are about to have dinner, let's talk after dinner."
Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and said: "Second uncle, I heard that you want my man to go to country M to die? Is that right?"
Xie Guojian said solemnly: "It's not me. I was asked by the superiors to ask. You also know that Xiaobin has already registered with the military, so I just want to ask."
"Then what does my man say?"
"He? He said he can't go, he's not sure."
"Well, what did you say next?"
"What can I say? I don't want Xiaobin to go at all. This time it's indeed a bit risky. I'm just asking a routine question and want to hear what good ideas Xiaobin has. You should know what your lover is capable of. Yes, but since there is nothing Xiaobin can do, forget it. Unless Xiaobin is completely sure, I won’t agree to his going. Who do you think your second uncle is then? Let the higher-ups contact us again. They won’t find this man to go to Country M. Who doesn’t know that he is from our Xie family?”
"Ah That's good."
"Don't worry, you."
"But there is something I have to say first, Uncle Second. I know that you have liked my cousin since you were young, and you have always been thinking about Comrade Lizhen..."
When Xie Guojian heard this, he glared and said, "Smelly girl! What nonsense are you talking about!"
Xie Huilan smiled and said, "I'm not talking nonsense. You know it in your heart. Who in our family doesn't know about this? Oh, it's just my second aunt who has been kept in the dark."
Xie Guojian said angrily: "It's not big or small, right?"
Dong Xuebin and Han Jing were both very close to Xie Guojian and vaguely heard the content of the phone call.
Dong Xuebin sweated and said to himself, no wonder the second uncle was so concerned about it, it turned out that there was such a thing.
Han Jing was also angry. As her daughter, she really dared to say anything, but she was worried about Xie Guojian's face, so like Dong Xuebin, she pretended not to hear anything.
Xie Guojian took his mobile phone and walked away.
Then I heard Xie Huilan smile coldly and say: "Second uncle, I don't dare to be the same as you. Anyway, I'm going to say something ugly in front of you. Who dares to let my man take risks and do things he doesn't want to do? Then don't blame me, Xie Huilan, for turning your back on me. You know who I am. If you say it, I will do it. Haha, actually, I'm not angry with you. I'm just saying it. My child is about to be born. My child is about to be born. If dad has a problem, what will we do in the future? So of course I have to hold on to my man."
Xie Guojian blew his beard and stared, still very angry.
Not long after, Xie Guojian said a few more words to her, and then handed the phone to Dong Xuebin, "My wife is looking for you."
Dong Xuebin coughed, picked up the phone and said, "Huilan." In fact, Dong Xuebin felt very warm about Huilan's concern. Alas, his wife is better.
Xie Huilan said slowly: "I heard from my uncle that I went to the Ministry of Finance to do some work. I have finished it. I will rest with the capital for a few days and then return to Zhenshui County."
"Ok, I know."
"You don't have to talk to my second uncle, you know?"
"I understand, I know what's going on."
"so be it."
After hanging up the phone, Dong Xuebin returned the phone to Han Jing.
Han Jing pretended not to understand and asked Xie Guojian, "What did Huilan say?"
Xie Guojian snorted angrily: "Just give me a scolding! This stinky girl! I hurt her in vain when I was a child! It's so indiscriminate!"
Dong Xuebin said hurriedly: "Second uncle, please don't pay attention to her. She has such a bad temper and gets angry with me every day. I will scold her when I get back!"
Han Jing also said: "Yes, Guo Jian, don't get angry with her."
Xie Guojian was silent for a while, and then sighed and said: "Actually, what Huilan said is right. I am too worried about Lizhen's safety. Xiaobin, my second uncle really has no intention of forcing you to go today. I also know this." It's so difficult, I just can't let go of this last thought. If there's anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, I'll apologize to you, I'm sorry."
Dong Xuebin waved his hands repeatedly. He really didn't feel anything. "Look what you said, I can't bear your apology. It's really okay."