novelraw Chapter 1248 - 628: Better to Go Home Early (Part 2)
Chapter 1248 - 628: Better to Go Home Early (Part 2)
For him, as bait used for luring in potential prey, perhaps half of him was already a dead man, right?
Maybe half of what's in his hands today is just condolence money.
Whether at a loss or a gain, life is like this, just endure it and move on.
If you can bear it, bear it as much as you can!
This time, Tian Yuan acted incredibly fast; what was decided yesterday is already prepared today, with a total of six Vanguard Teams from both the Empire and Federation already assembled.
By noon the next day, after having lunch, the advanced line-filling babies, whether pioneers or bait, officially set out like this.
The mighty convoy extended into the distance.
The leaders varied as well; the three Vanguard Teams on the Federation's side were led by old friends from the Security Bureau: Tong Shan, Xu Ranshuang, and Jin Wuyan.
Old Man Lin had the vision not to put Ji Jue in Jin Wuyan's team, to avoid one of them being shot in the back five times and dying violently again the next day.
The partner was still the old friend Tong Shan.
Besides the Chosen Ones from the Security Bureau, White Deer was also assigned as a guide.
"Yes, that's right, it's me!"
An Ning patted her chest, stood up proudly with hands on hips, and laughed, "Surprised, aren't you?!"
"Report to the guide."
Ji Jue raised his hand, "Can you switch to your uncle?"
"No can do."
An Ning crossed her arms with a sound effect from a variety show, "My uncles are busy playing wolf hunting, where do they have time to waste with you in the Federation?"
She asked glaringly, "Besides, I'm here specifically to protect you closely. What's with that cannon of yours?!"
"Hmm? What cannon..."
Ji Jue turned back in confusion, only to see the cannon on the Little Ox and Horse's body preheated and locked. He hurriedly disarmed it.
Behind the window of the carriage, a white flower on the table swayed slightly.
Isis, don't mess around...
Ji Jue sighed, feeling that this journey was bound to be fraught with troubles.
"A world for two, a world for two!"
An Ning hummed a song as she squeezed into the compartment, sat in the front passenger seat swaggeringly, snapped pictures, and got close to the vase, full of curiosity.
"Ji Jue-ge, do you grow flowers?"
"Ah this... probably." Ji Jue's eye twitched, coughed twice: "I just raise her casually, and she raises me casually too."
"Eh?"
An Ning, half understanding, lay on the table, scrutinizing, used to Ji Jue always speaking words she didn't understand, didn't care, instead raised her hand excitedly, "I can support Ji Jue-ge too!
I'll work at the Desert Market to support you!"
Ji Jue, not in the mood, bonked her on the head: "Don't step on my couch, sit properly."
"Oh..."
Before setting off, everyone was pulled into a meeting.
Mainly to let Ji Jue get to know upcoming teammates, and then clarify the specific objectives of this Vanguard Team and the aspects to be aware of.
Besides Ji Liu and Ji Xue, there were many new faces; Ji Jue met them one by one, and they exchanged business cards and contact information.
Being in this team, they were mostly core and elite of the Security Bureau, among whom quite a few catered to Ji Jue's business.
There was no rejection of their presence; instead, it was quite welcoming.
After all, they were about to delve into the Forest Country, facing life-threatening tasks, with heads hanging on their belts, and having a craftsman to help maintain at any time and a White Deer as a guide, only a fool would show a bad face.
"Since everyone knows each other, let's get started."
In the rather spacious compartment, Tong Shan stated directly: "First, a piece of possibly disappointing news for you, although the Vanguard Teams are entering the Forest Country to explore, each team's tasks differ.
The core team is Supervisor Xu's convoy, which will act as a strategic point, finding a suitable position in the Forest Country to set up a temporary base. Director Jin's team will be responsible for the mobile team, guarding the flanks and dealing with harassment. Our convoy primarily serves as the vanguard to scout the path.
No need for me to elaborate on how severe the situation is; I hope everyone is well prepared."
Tong Shan paused, then said seriously: "Although someone mentioned it before we came, I need to reiterate: if anyone feels the tasks are too challenging and beyond their capability, there is still a chance to back out before departing. But once inside the Forest Country, there's no turning back."
In the quiet carriage, everyone's expressions shifted subtly, revealing nothing, but in the end, no one stood up to back out.
"Very well, thanks to everyone for abiding by your duties."
Tong Shan nodded; his demeanor softened a bit: "Rewards, allowances, and condolences have been mentioned many times by Director Lin.
What I can guarantee is that any gains from this operation need not be turned in, and everyone can handle them as they see fit. However, the prerequisite is that they must pass inspection, for everyone's safety. I believe everyone can understand this point?"
As soon as the words were finished, in the brief silence, everyone exchanged glances with a hint of joy, which quickly turned into applause and cheers.
Though retaining spoils is something everyone more or less has done, having a leader outright declare that we'll keep all our spoils without surrendering any, and that he'll take the responsibility if anything happens, is truly rare!