Chapter 293: Trip To Langde Village
In this operation, Chang Ning and others had dealt with those drug trafficking criminal gangs many times in the jungle, knowing full well how cunning and ruthless these criminals were.
Since Langde Village’s hunters had ambushed them and seized their goods, this group would definitely not let Langde Village’s villagers off.
Langde Village would face crazy revenge, and how could a group of unarmed villagers withstand the criminals’ brutal retaliation?
After destroying those things, everyone waited for the sacrifice to end before returning to the village with the village chief.
In a thatched cottage in the village, Xia Lan and Chang Ning and others exchanged some intelligence.
Everyone in B Group tended to evacuate the villagers from the village, as those drug trafficking criminal gangs were very likely to launch revenge against Langde Village.
“No, the villagers have lived here for generations.
I know them; they won’t leave.”
Xia Lan’s words put everyone in a difficult position. The villagers were unwilling to leave, and B Group had few people, so just them alone couldn’t protect Langde Village.
“How about notifying the military unit to come support us?”
Xia Lan had this idea before B Group arrived, and now saying it out loud was just right to discuss it with everyone.
“The large-scale operation hasn’t started yet. If the military unit enters the mountains, the intent would be too obvious and alert the enemy, wasting our nearly one and a half months of arrangements.” Geng Jihui rejected Xia Lan’s proposal.
“Why do we have to make the villagers come down the mountain?”
Chang Ning looked at Geng Jihui and Xia Lan with great doubt. Wasn’t it just evacuating the villagers? Why was it so troublesome?
“How so?”
Seeing Chang Ning’s confident look, Geng Jihui knew this guy had an idea, so he let him speak.
“The jungle is so vast that hiding thousands of people is no problem at all. Since the villagers don’t want to leave, then don’t leave.
We can hide them in the forest and use the empty Langde Village as bait.
Once the village is damaged, we can help them rebuild it.”
Chang Ning’s words instantly opened everyone’s minds.
“I knew you had clever ideas!”
The major problem troubling everyone was solved by Chang Ning in just a few words. Geng Jihui was overjoyed, his furrowed brows relaxing.
“Don’t get too happy too soon.”
Chang Ning started pouring cold water on Geng Jihui and Xia Lan again: “This matter still needs to be reported to Wolf Head. We can’t act on our own.”
Hearing Chang Ning’s words, Geng Jihui couldn’t help but roll his eyes at him.
He thought Chang Ning would say something profound, but it was just this?
Didn’t he know this needed to be reported to Wolf Head? Did he need reminding?
Meddling unnecessarily!
“There’s one more thing.”
Without waiting for Geng Jihui to react, Chang Ning continued: “Our related intelligence needs to keep up. Don’t let it happen that we’re fully committed to setting traps here, but the enemy doesn’t even show up.
That would be like fighting wits and courage with air, making us look too foolish.”
“I’ll take responsibility for this matter.”
Xia Lan took on the intelligence work entirely herself. In this aspect, Chang Ning and others indeed didn’t have the police’s advantage.
Their intelligence work focus in the drug trafficking criminal gang wasn’t as high as the police’s. After all, specialization is key.
Besides, Xia Lan came to Langde Village specifically to gather intelligence. The informant she had developed before was a villager from Langde Village.
Encountering the hunters ambushing the drug trafficking criminal gang was purely a coincidence.
“Can you tell us about it?
If it involves secrets, forget it.” Geng Jihui asked.
Since they had decided to get involved, he needed to consider the safety of the entire B Group, so he had to grasp as much information as possible.
Facing Geng Jihui’s request, Xia Lan hesitated for a moment.
Finally, she also thought of this point, so she revealed all the informant’s information.
Since they were cooperating, intelligence sharing was the most basic.
“Is the informant you developed reliable?
I mean, isn’t it too dangerous for you to rendezvous alone?
We can send someone to support you.”
Geng Jihui spoke tactfully, but Xia Lan heard the meaning behind his words.
Wasn’t it just because she was a woman, doubting her strength and fearing she couldn’t handle that informant?
Before Xia Lan could speak, Ostrich impatiently chimed in.
“That’s right, Forest Wolf makes sense.
Since we have people, we should prioritize safety. I can go with you to the rendezvous.”
When Ostrich spoke up, Chang Ning already knew what this guy was planning.
Hearing him say the last part, Chang Ning showed an “as expected” expression.
But Xia Lan didn’t appreciate it. In her view, B Group’s elite special forces were looking down on her.
“No need. Before you arrived, I’ve always handled it alone.
Moreover, my scores in both shooting and combat are not bad at all.” Xia Lan flatly rejected Ostrich’s offer.
Xia Lan’s confident appearance made Chang Ning laugh: “Ostrich, she doesn’t appreciate it, so don’t rush to stick yourself on her.
Staff Officer Xia’s work on covert lines isn’t just about your combat and shooting skills; it also relies on this.”
Chang Ning pointed at his head. He was very doubtful how someone as self-righteous as Xia Lan had gotten the staff officer position. Weren’t the leaders afraid she’d lead the team astray with a hot-headed decision?
In the meeting room, Chang Ning publicly exposed Ostrich’s little scheme, making him flushed and very embarrassed. Xia Lan was so angry that she took several deep breaths to barely suppress her rage and stay rational.
Although everyone could tell Chang Ning was speaking logically, why was he going all out against Staff Officer Xia today, not giving her any face?
He even rubbed Ostrich’s face in the dirt.
Chang Ning had never acted like this before. What was wrong with him now?
Why was he crazily targeting Staff Officer Xia?
B Group members could see Chang Ning was targeting Xia Lan. Due to comrade feelings, they didn’t want to say anything to Chang Ning, and although his tone was harsh, what he said made sense.
Geng Jihui sensed the strong gunpowder between them. At this moment, he had to step in and say something, or the talks would break down.
“Staff Officer Xia, Chang Ning’s words are a bit harsh, but they’re rough yet reasonable.
Even if your military skills are solid, you can’t read people’s hearts, right?
How about this: to ensure your safety, we’ll send the sniper team to provide support.”
Seeing Xia Lan’s mouth twitch wanting to interject, Geng Jihui didn’t give her the chance and finished his idea in one breath.
“Of course, they won’t go with you to the rendezvous; they’ll just provide security from afar.
So you’ll still go alone to exchange intelligence with the informant. We only have eight people now, and protecting Langde Village is already strenuous, so we can’t afford to lose even one.”
As expected of B Group’s commander, Geng Jihui’s arrangement both saved Ostrich’s face and appeased Xia Lan.
After Geng Jihui finished, the meeting room fell into silence, with everyone waiting for Xia Lan’s decision.
Except for Chang Ning, who was lost in thought.
