IDYTRAA - Chapter 217

Chapter 217 Baby, ge is back

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Pan Lei could finally relax now that his husband had been found. Pan Lei coaxed and indulged him because he was afraid he would be unhappy at some point, yet he was the source of Tian Yuan's sadness. But he was on a mission, and he couldn't fail to execute it.

Hearing it, the assistant instructor had already gone numb. Listening to sweet discourse and honeyed words like this had made his ears grow calluses. God, what corny terms of endearment! He ignored Pan Lei's sappy words and focused on the enemy's situation.

"Leader Pan, we have a situation. Vehicles are approaching."

"I'm on a mission, baby. Please wait for me; I'll be back soon."

Pan Lei quickly stopped talking nonsense and hung up the walkie-talkie.

"Pay attention to safety!!"

Tian Yuan roared at him, and Pan Lei almost patted his chest to demonstrate his sincerity.

"I will!"

Pan Lei entered battle ready when the call ended. He kept a close eye on the situation ahead.

One car arrived, then another, then seven or eight cars arrived within half an hour.

"We'll wait 30 minutes, then go in and act."

Let's have some more. Why don't you bring some more people huh… They'd annihilate them all at once.

The walkie-talkie rang once more. This time, they were contacted by the special forces. Pan Lei was eager to get into action, and reinforcements had come. The mission must be completed flawlessly this time.

After about ten minutes, the squad leader brought his men closer and saw the instructor and assistant instructor. The squad leader appeared ecstatic.

"Instructor."

Pan Lei, too, looked overjoyed and patted his shoulder.

"Is everything okay?"

"The campsite is chaotic, but now that you're safe, those folks are ready to leave."

"We'll outflank like this, and no one will be able to escape from here. This time, we must send the evil forces in this area to hell; a total wipe out. They will never dare to enter our country to harass our citizens. Outflank the perimeter with your men. We were going to blow up their den with bombs, but since you're here, we'll kill them all one by one. Give me the gun and we'll launch an attack in twenty minutes. Time yourself."

They synchronized their watches and began counting down the minutes and seconds till the attack.

Pan Lei loaded his ammo and donned his bullet-proof vest. As soon as he picked up the gun, he was excited. This is the most useful tool ever. A headshot is so exciting.

Each group reported their waiting time, and when they arrived at the designated spot, Pan Lei gazed at the watch until it was time.

"Attack!"

All of the commandos who had been hidden around sprang up and began pouring in. They moved swiftly and launched a surprise attack. The robbers were shot between the brows and dropped dead before they could respond.

"The left and right wings are finished. Squad Leader, follow me into the conference room with your men."

Rush in, take aim, and fire. One shot, one death. Whoever got in the way would die there. With one kill per shot, they soon dealt with all of the robbers and broke inside the conference room. Those in the conference room began to return fire, and Pan Lei threw a grenade into the room, blowing up three or four people.

"Go!"

There was no time to hesitate. They struck, and they kept attacking. Pan Lei went to the door and hid behind it, inspecting the situation inside and stopping the squad leader from throwing more grenades in.

"I just noticed the stones arranged behind him. What if they explode? I want to take them home and present them to my husband as a trophy. Instead of using grenades, just shoot."

The squad leader nodded. The instructor sure has a lot of crazy ideas. As grenades were not permitted, they were compelled to open fire. Pan Lei burst through the door, machine-gun downed, shells flying around. The firepower was impressive.

At this point, someone pulled out a gun and fired back. The squad leader turned around and shot him in the head, killing him instantly.

Pan Lei felt his body jolt, as if he had been charged with momentum. He didn't give it much thought. He swapped out the magazine, loaded the gun, aimed, and fired.

The bandit hideout was turned into a lifeless hold in five minutes. The commandos killed all of the robbers who attempted to fight back.

Pan Lei entered the room with his gun ready and checked everyone to ensure that no one was still alive. It was an overwhelming victory.

"Search each room and take away all drugs and weapons. The cars outside came to the meeting as well and are our spoils of war. We’ll keep them with our commando force so the boys can have fun with them."

Pan Lei borrowed the squad leader's rucksack and stuffed the stones he'd noticed in the back into it. What did Myanmar produce? Jade! Since these pieces had been arranged so grandly, they had to be of high quality. When it was carved out, it had to be top-notch jade. Even if it wasn't cut, the shapes were odd to look at. Tian’er will like it!

What was the phrase? Right! Thieves never leave empty handed^[1]. He was a modern-day bandit. Could he return with nothing after going down the mountain to loot?

Bandit Chief Pan Lei’s underlings proceeded to rob arms and drugs, as well as money and cars. He saw that none of the dead men appeared to be that wealthy, yet they all wore large emerald-green rings on their hands and green beaded necklaces around their necks. It can’t be plastic or glass, right?

Pan Lei was impolite and promptly removed the accessories. He plundered each corpse and presented the assistant instructor with a large ring.

"Save it for when you get married."

He then pocketed a necklace and two rings.

He stood at the door, smoking a cigarette and holding his gun. He grinned brightly when he saw that all of his men had something.

"Assemble! We're heading back to the station."

Let’s return! My baby is waiting for me at the station, hehehe. He wished to return, to go home, and to embrace his darling to love.

Pan Lei hopped in a car and hummed this line all the way back:

I won a big victory and my pockets are bulging, oh yeah~~

Tian Yuan was standing at the tent's entrance. When Pan Ge asked him to eat something, he smiled and claimed he wasn't hungry. Pan Ge was relieved to see him smiling again. Tian Yuan's eyes were a little red, but he smiled softly - not the deathly stillness of yesterday, but the gentleness of the past. It was as if he’d never been decisive and frantic.

He would appear the most humble as long as it didn't involve the most protected portion of his heart, if it didn't involve the man whose hand he refused to let go even if he died. He'd be truly desperate if something that broke his heart happened.

Love had made him reckless and crazy. That was exactly how the couple was.

The troops were leaving, but not instantly. This quiet location was yet teeming with people. Those few who did not wear military uniforms were especially lofty. The three fellas appeared relaxed and ran to one side, joking and laughing, but Pan Ge remained at Tian Yuan's side. Pan Lei will have my hide if anything goes wrong with Tian Yuan again. He was his younger sister-in-law after all.

Tian Yuan's eyes brightened up as a convoy approached from a distance.

They drove one car over but returned in ten. If that wasn’t a motorcade, what is?

Pan Ge smiled as he saw Pan Lei jump out of the car. He's finally here. I can now hand over my responsibility. Pan Lei had to look after his man because he was not in Pan Ge’s care.

Tian Yuan watched Pan Lei get out of the car, stood up, and raced towards him.

"Baby, baby, I'm back!"

Pan Lei yelled, stepped out of the car, and began waving madly towards Tian Yuan. He threw away his weapon and rucksack and ran with outstretched arms towards Tian Yuan.

"What a touching picture of a loving couple meeting on the magpie bridge."

Huang Kai fixed his gaze on the classic romantic moment that was going to unfold in front of him.

Everyone who was outside watched this scene, and Pan Lei's shouts drew the attention of everyone in the tent, who were all sticking their necks out and watching.

Tian Yuan's eyes were wet. He didn't care about anything else at the time and dashed over to Pan Lei. Pan Lei stooped and hugged him fiercely, holding him high and parallel, no, somewhat higher than himself. He raised his head slightly to look at his darling. Tian Yuan grasped his shoulders and locked his gaze on him. He simply wanted to ensure that Pan Lei was safe and sound. Pan Lei, like him, stared at Tian Yuan, taking everything in and remembering it in his bones.

"Hey sweetheart, ge is back. You were waiting anxiously, right."

Pan Lei had camouflage paint on his face so his grin full of white teeth was particularly bright.

Tian Yuan's tears streamed down his cheeks and fell on Pan Lei's face like raindrops. Then he wrapped his arms around Pan Lei's neck and remained silent.

Pan Lei wrapped one arm around his waist and patted his back with the other. He held Tian Yuan in that position, his tears streaming down his neck and searing his heart.

Tian Yuan hugged him, his head buried in Pan Lei's neck crook. Pan Lei felt his tears and was distressed.

He kissed Tian Yuan's neck and stroked his back.

"Honey, haven't I come back? Baby, stop crying. I feel bad to see your eyes all puffy. Relax, relax, my baby is the most obedient. Quickly let me look at you. I haven't seen you in days."

Tian Yuan let go of his death grip, and Pan Lei lowered him, pinched his chin, and lifted it up.

Pan Lei's hands were covered with calluses as a result of his constant training. He cupped Tian Yuan's face in his large hands, wiping his tears away with his thumbs. Tian Yuan's eyes were wet, his eye rims were crimson, and tears hung from his eyelashes, causing Pan Lei's heart to bleed. It was like placing a hundred mice in his heart and those hundreds of claws scratching it.

Tian Yuan's lips trembled. He was feeling wronged yet attempting to be brave; he was anxious and mad with desperation. He burst into tears when he saw Pan Lei. It was good that he could return, that he was safe, and that he could hug himself in this manner. He wanted nothing but Pan Lei.

"Ancestor, please don't torment me. Watching you cry hurts more than being shot."

Tian Yuan smacked him. Pan Lei could always easily coax himself happy.

"Come on, kiss! Hey, kiss! On the mouth! French kiss!"

Huang Kai was heckling on the side. This was not a commonly seen show. Everyone was envious of the young couple's ‘sticky’ energy. The troops who had not yet left watched the couple with wide eyes.

"You would have known better than to charge unthinkingly if you had used your brain instead of your brawn. We would not have lost your news if you had waited a little longer and acted collectively. You frightened everyone to death."

Tian Yuan complained that Pan Lei always came to grief from his recklessness, so why hadn’t he learned his lesson?

"I’ll bear it in mind. I have a family and a husband, and I will not be reckless in the future."

"Kiss, kiss, French kiss!"

Huang Kai continued his antics. No one stopped him, and he happily caused a ruckus.

"STOP IT! What kiss? Do you want us husbands to let you watch us make out?!"

Pan Lei took Tian Yuan into his arms and yelled at Huang Kai.

Tian Yuan was hugged by Pan Lei and noticed a bullet embedded in his bulletproof vest, just to the left of his sternum. It was the heart’s position.

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Footnotes:

[1] People who love stealing will steal something to take with them everywhere they go.

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Translator:

With this release, I have finished the 6 chapters that I owed from my May schedule. Hooray!

Only 18 chapters to go~~

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IDYTRAA - Chapter 216

Chapter 216 Darling, ge will be back soon

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"(F*ck) your uncle, Huang Kai! You're full of nonsense! Who knows if you're telling the truth or not."

Tian Yuan bit his lip. He couldn't believe it. He was terrified he'd be hauled back home before he could learn any news.

"He didn't lie to you. Leizi really got in touch with us."

Pan Ge stood two steps behind him. Tian Yuan froze, glanced up, spotted Pan Ge, and turned to run.

Pan Ge was an ex-commando with abilities similar to Pan Lei's. Tian Yuan's physical fitness was nowhere near Pan Ge's, therefore Pan Ge had no trouble handling him. He took a step forward and grasped Tian Yuan's arm. Huang Kai jumped out of the vehicle as soon as Tian Yuan showed his head.

Tian Yuan wanted to flee? No way!

Pan Ge gripped his shoulders.

"Tian Yuan, relax. Can you trust Second Brother if you can't trust Huang Kai? It's perfectly fine. Leizi is safe and sound, and rather lively to be honest. Second Brother won't send you back. Let’s wait for him to come back and then go home together."

Tian Yuan's eyes were filled with vigilance.

"Tian Yuan, if gege is lying to you, I’ll be struck by lightning."

Huang Kai vowed, pointing to the heavens. Tian Yuan was like a wounded wolf cub at the moment, believing no one. Pan Ge gave Tian Yuan a long stare. Pan Ge gave everyone the impression that he was in command of the situation. His gaze was very reassuring, and Tian Yuan couldn't help but believe him.

"Even if I die, I will not leave if there is no word of him. I'll look for him if you don't. I refuse to accept the conclusion that his whereabouts are unknown. I'll follow him if he's alive and hurt. I'll still follow him even if he's dead. I won't keep waiting foolishly."

"If he doesn't return today, I'll take you to Myanmar tomorrow to meet him face to face."

That was the nature of the couple's relationship. He lives, I live. He dies, I will accompany him. Don't brush him off with the excuse that Pan Lei's whereabouts are unknown. He won't even wait a day. He would never select the middle route between the two options of life or death.

Huang Kai was intimidated, so to speak. He had not expected Tian Yuan, who was always gentle and smiling, to utter such firm words of staying together in life and death.

Pan Ge exhaled a sigh. Meeting such a person in one's life is the greatest blessing. Leizi is really fortunate to have someone willing to accompany him in death.

As he pushed Tian Yuan into the car, he noticed Huang Kai's shocked expression.

"He’s better than you."

It had to be stated that Tian Yuan was far stronger than Huang Kai.

When they brought Tian Yuan back, the commandos stationed there had already left for Myanmar to assist Pan Lei. The military district's soldiers were likewise instructed to retreat.

When word reached the general headquarters that Pan Lei was safe and sound, the three elders of the Pan family breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew their forces.

Thousands of soldiers rushed to this small village, and those who didn't know why might have assumed it was a rebellion.

People passed through, and Pan Ge led Tian Yuan to the communication tent where Pan Lei was asking a question every ten minutes.

"Did you find my husband?"

Pan Ge and the others looked for Tian Yuan for two hours before finding him. Meanwhile, Pan Lei was hopping about in anxiety.

"How come thousands of people can't seem to find a single person? It’s not like he’s disguised. With his eyes on the top of his head^[1] looking at the sky, he won't look carefully for pits and puddles."

Lin Mu and Zhang Hui looked everywhere but couldn't find Tian Yuan. They returned and bickered with Pan Lei on the walkie-talkie.

"He doesn't want you anymore. He must have run far away and eloped with a pretty boy."

"Your wife is the one who eloped with someone else! You have no idea how much love my hubby has for me. He has already penned the commitment to live and die together on my suicide note. He adores me, and his affection is unwavering. Why are you two talking to me?! Hurry up and find him for me."

Lin Mu pondered for a while.

"Leizi, do you think this is possible? I'm a doctor and I understand some psychology. This kind of living and dying together love is extreme. If he thinks you are dead, he will commit suicide..."

"Lin Mu! F*ck you! Can’t you hope for something better? If something happens to him, I'll fight with you!"

Pan Lei was incensed by this statement. His silly darling cannot possibly be that paranoid. He must wait another day and refrain from doing something dumb.

"It's not good that we haven't located him for such a long time."

"Will you stop scaring him?"

Pan Ge walked into the tent, and Lin Mu saw Tian Yuan who followed him in.

"Leizi, Leizi, your hubby is here, unscathed! Speak quickly!"

Everyone had finally let go of their worries, but this couple had tormented people far too cruelly. One went missing, and the other couldn't be found. They'd finally discovered both of them. Although it was across the line, it could be regarded as the couple’s reunion chat. They'd both been located and were safe, but please don't cause any more trouble. Nobody can stand it.

"Baby, baby, my sweetheart, please say something; call me ge, baby; be obedient, baby..."

Pan Lei clutched the walkie-talkie, wishing he could drill from one end and exit through the other. He wanted to hug his baby, kiss him, and hug him tightly and tell him: Ancestor, you have been found. You scared me to death.

Tian Yuan felt as if the strength that had supported him had vanished. The exhaustion and tension of the previous two days demanding his life had dissipated the instant he heard Pan Lei's voice.

He never shed a tear from receiving Pan Ge's call, to the military compound, to his escape to the airport, to his overnight stay in the woods. He was focused on getting over his shock and convincing himself that there was nothing to cry about. At worst, he'd follow Pan Lei, which may also be interpreted as sharing life and death.

But Tian Yuan couldn't take it any longer when he heard the agitated voice calling his name over the walkie-talkie.

He steadied himself by holding onto the table, his shoulders shook, and he cried in quiet, hiding from the people around him.

His tears streamed down his cheeks, but he bit his lower lip to avoid making a sound. His grievances, fears, and everything else were removed, therefore he cried. Cried sadly and pitifully, as one does when freed from anxiety.

Pan Lei, who was paying close attention, heard little sobs and sniffles over the walkie-talkie. He had heard everything. It was as though a knife was cutting through his heart. Every choking sound made his eyes sting.

"Please, baby, don't cry now. You can cry to me again so that I can coax you when I return. Aren't you ripping my heart out? Be obedient, eh? Don't cry, don't cry; ge is just fine. I lost my phone, so I couldn’t get in touch with you. Be good and wait for me with Second Brother. You are not allowed to go anywhere. Just wait for me there. Ge will be back soon. You’re breaking ge’s heart, baby. Please talk to ge."

Pan Lei rubbed his nose, his voice muffled. He could keep going even if a bullet punctured his skin or a dagger was thrust into his shoulder. The only thing he couldn't bear were the sobs of his beloved. It was like plucking his heart. Wouldn't allowing that kind of anguish to continue be fatal?

"Ge, ge, come back, ge. I can't wait any longer; I need you to return."

Tian Yuan was overcome with emotion. This was his lone wish, his only hope. Please return and let me look at you. I can't take it anymore; it's too difficult. This type of torture is too painful.

"Darling, ge will be back soon, darling. Don't worry! Wait for me; please wait for me. Be obedient, okay? Don't run away, don't cause any trouble. Be good and just wait for me there."

Tian Yuan nodded, desperately nodding.

"I'll wait for you. Come back early."

Pan Lei exhaled a deep breath of relief. His heart was on the verge of breaking, and now it was being repaired by his beloved. Tian Yuan finally calmed down after much persuasion. He nodded and agreed with everything Pan Lei said as he listened to his ramblings.

Don't forget to eat. OK, I'll remember it.

You haven't slept, have you? Are all of the commando tents still standing? Then take a nap in my tent. Yes, I will.

Stop sobbing, baby. We'll have a wonderful life when I return. Okay, got it.

I’ll do whatever you say. This period in the tent was the young couple’s lovey-dovey time.

Pan Ge and the others withdrew. Pan Ge stood outside the tent, lit a cigarette, and smoked it slowly.

"Leizi is so blessed."

Lin Mu paused for a second before laughing.

"Fortune favors fools. When he isn't causing trouble, this sonofab!tch pesters incessantly; he is arrogant and bossy, but as luck would have it, he ran into Tian Yuan, and things spiraled out of control. He actually met a man who is willing to live and die with him."

"Damn! When will I meet someone who is so dead-set on me? I’ll grab them and give them everything I’ve got. When they get together with me, I’ll be far gentler than Leizi. I shall let the kitchen cook for them and make them happy every day."

Zhang Hui flung his arms around, filled with admiration, envy, and hatred. He felt jealous in his heart after witnessing the pair go through a trial and emerge reborn. Was his Mr.Right a person with a poor sense of direction? Laozi turns thirty this year, but you’re still slowly stumbling around, nowhere near laozi’s side. I seriously doubt that you’re lost. How long will you make laozi wait?

Huang Kai stroked his hair without saying anything, instead taking a heavy suck of the cigarette and choked. Pan Ge gave him a sidelong glance but said nothing.

"Brother Hui, I've been meaning to ask you something. Why did you ask about Dr. Xiaji the last time we met for drinks? What gives?"

Zhang Hui was vague.

"I saw him once and thought he was interesting. That's all."

Pan Ge smiled.

"It wasn’t easy for the two of them to get to this point. It depends on the two people walking hand in hand and not backing down. They have always believed firmly that they will be together- together for a lifetime, which is why they have the current mutual support. Everyone thinks that Tian Yuan is spoiled by Leizi, and that Leizi dotes on him too much, but was it simple for Tian Yuan to change his mind? He was once a normal man, but his life was upended by a bandit, and the rest of his life was turned upside down. He also agreed after struggling quite a lot. They have been diligent in their efforts to improve the other party's life. They are really brave, and it is also a blessing for them to love each other in this way."

"Hey, if someone wants to walk hand in hand with me, it doesn't matter if they are a man or a woman, just fall in love and make everyone envy and hate you. Laozi, too, wishes to fall in love."

Lin Mu exclaimed that he was the only one without an ambiguous partner. Huang Kai stood silently listening, pondering about God knows what.

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Footnotes:

[1] 眼睛长在头顶上 means to regard everyone as beneath one's notice but adding 看 天 ie "looking at the sky" only makes it an exaggerated way of suggesting TY will be lost on his own, IMO. Maybe PL means it literally.

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Translator:

Side CPs getting together~

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IDYTRAA - Chapter 215

Chapter 215 Tian Yuan, your beloved is calling for your reunion

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"Brother, my dear brother, please hurry up and find him. I'm genuinely worried. I've spoiled him and I don't let him suffer in any way. I'm terrified that something awful may happen to him in this sh!thole where banditry is rampant and a language barrier exists."

"Don't worry, I'll send someone to find him. Men from the special forces will also come to your aid. Maintain contact, and when we find him, we will bring him back to talk to you. Don't be reckless, you hear me? Safety first; understood?"

"My ancestor must have suffered."

Pan Lei's heart was tangled in knots as he squirmed in distress. He was frantic to see his beloved, kiss him from the top of his head to the soles of his feet, and pamper him.

"Leizi, did you teach him anti-detection? What exactly did you teach him during his brief stay at the barracks? Tian Yuan is too skilled. He was only left alone for a few minutes, yet he managed to escape in that time. We arrived by plane, train, and road, but none of us could spot his shadow. We've looked everywhere, but we still haven't found him. He's far too skilled at escaping. What should we do if we can't locate him? Why do you suppose he fled? Is he not interested in being with you anymore? Or is he just frightened we'll catch him?"

Zhang Hui was being dramatic. He intended to give Pan Lei something to worry about after the couple had thrown everyone into a tizzy and caused turmoil.

"My baby’s so silly! Why did he run away? What did he run here for when it would have been wiser to wait for my news at home. He's being a fool by avoiding you. Watch how I scold him; why didn't he honestly stay at home?"

Pan Lei was angry, anxious and concerned. Tian Yuan would be absolutely blind as soon as he entered such a chaotic area, so God only knows what would happen to him. He couldn't be kidnapped under any circumstances. He must have been terrified by the phone call and came over to seek firsthand information. He had no idea how many people were hunting for him. Could he manage without anyone's assistance and by avoiding these pals and brothers? When he arrived, he should have at least contacted the local military to ensure his safety. Why was he out on his own, making a fool of himself with his reckless enthusiasm? This wouldn’t do. He needed to have a proper chat with him when they reunited. Pan Lei’s mission was dangerous, but he would undoubtedly protect himself. Tian Yuan had to trust that Pan Lei would be fine. All he needed to do was wait for Pan Lei to return home. Wait at home; wait for Pan Lei to return and spoil him beyond belief. Why was he causing such a commotion?

"Hurry up and go find him. Go! When will the support team arrive? Laozi wishes to return right now. No, damn it! The battle here is not over yet. Forget I said anything. Please, brothers, find and bring back my husband!"

Everyone let go of their worries after hearing Pan Lei's voice and learning that everything was well. Tian Yuan was the largest issue now.

There had been no news about him. He must be located.

There was no signal in this hellhole. Everyone contacted Tian Yuan in a panic, but they couldn't get through, making them want to break their phones in rage.

There was nothing else to do but employ the most old-fashioned way of locating Tian Yuan. Pan Ge got into the car and drove slowly down the road. Huang Kai yelled as he opened the car window with binoculars in hand.

"Tian Yuan, Tian Yuan, Leizi is safe. Come out, he wants to see you."

Pan Ge handed him a bottle of water. Shout, shout loudly, and maybe it will work and make Tian Yuan come out.

Tian Yuan spent the night in the woods and resumed his journey at dawn. He remembered the boy telling him that he had to keep walking down the trail till he arrived.

He simply walked alongside the road. He'd never done anything like it before. Even while he was in the army and watched the commandos train in the field, he sat in the car and thought they were working extremely hard. It was now his turn, and no matter how long the path was, he had to walk it with his own strength.

He had long since lost his appetite and only sometimes halted to take a sip of water. He'd been in the woods all evening, so how could he appear neat? His clothes were filthy, and the bottoms of his trousers were soaked in muck. When he stayed up late, his complexion became pale, and now fear, concern, and insane desperation were added to it. Apart from his unusually calm demeanor, his tranquility made others feel a little incredible. Such a Tian Yuan was staring down as he walked ahead. Perhaps he would ask for directions on encountering a villager who got up early in the morning. He just continued walking and walking.

Tian Yuan immediately hid in the nearby thicket after hearing the sound of a car's engine. There were now many patrolling personnel and cars going past, all with military white license plates. A quick glance revealed that the vehicle belonged to the army.

Tian Yuan thought to himself as the car approached: How weird. It is identical to Pan Ge's car. Even the license plate starts with the word police. Oh no, how did his car get here? Is Pan Ge also here? Why is he here too? Tian Yuan had gotten rid of Pan Ge at his door and proceeded straight to the airport. Who would have thought he’d run here? He must be here to catch me and send me back.

"Tian Yuan, you idiot, Pan Lei said that if you don't come back with us, he’ll beat you up when he comes home."

Huang Kai was yelling rubbish from the open car window. He sipped the bottle of water, his throat dry as a bone. They hadn't spotted Tian Yuan despite driving for so long. His throat would become hoarse if he continued to yell.

"You’re talking nonsense. Take care not to scare Tian Yuan into refusing to come out."

Huang Kai drew his neck back and sipped some water.

"My throat hurts. It will almost certainly be inflamed and swollen. I'm going to ask Tian Yuan, that a$$, to reimburse me for medical expenses, psychological injury compensation, lost labor costs, and hard work when we find him."

Pan Ge threw him a box of throat lozenges.

"Take this and keep shouting."

"F*ck! Why should I shout when my throat hurts? You're basically pressuring your friend for the sake of your brother and sister-in-law."

Pan Ge snorted coldly.

"Aren't you going to demand payment from them? I naturally want to help my own brother. We’re related. How about you? Who are you? Tell me, who are you to me?"

Huang Kai opened his mouth to respond, but he still felt he had no standpoint. Pan Ge glanced at him and thought: Say it. Say it. You’ll say it if you have the ability. What are you to me? Just say it if you admit it to yourself.

"Laozi is your..your..brother. Friends who live and die together."

Pan Ge stepped on the accelerator.

"Hurry up and yell. You can walk back from here if you don't find him."

Huang Kai gave in to the threat and thrust his neck out, shouting loudly.

"Tian Yuan, (f*ck) your uncle! Come out for laozi quickly! The Pan brothers are not good things. The younger one is a bandit, while the older is a bully. Your bandit family is still waiting for you. Come on out, don't keep hiding. He contacted us. He’s safe and sound, just waiting for you to speak with him. Come out, come out, gege is not tricking you. Let’s join forces to deal with the evil forces of the Pan family."

Pan Ge remained as still as a mountain and let Huang Kai blather on.

"Tian Yuan, Pan Lei is alive and kicking. He keeps calling your name over the walkie-talkie. We were forced to listen to his corny words. He said, "Baby, my sweetheart, my ancestor, I miss you so much, come out and kiss me.""

"Tian Yuan, the Pans are not good things. Pan Lei makes you worried and scared, doesn't he? Be with gege. I promise to treat you well!"

Pan Ge couldn't listen anymore. He slapped the back of Huang Kai's head with his hand.

Huang Kai was most likely accustomed to being beaten. He only rubbed the back of his head and continued to yell.

"Tian Yuan, your family’s husband is waiting for you to go home and sleep."

Pan Ge drove at a snails' pace, looking for any sign of Tian Yuan. He went slowly and took his time looking around. He braked and came to a stop as Huang Kai was yelling nonsense.

He noticed some movement in the underbrush on the side of the road. He had previously served in the special forces and had changed careers, but his honed alertness was still quite beneficial.

"Keep shouting and stop talking bullshit. Say something reliable."

Huang Kai noticed the movement as well and continued his yelling.

"We are not deceiving you. I swear we heard from Leizi. This morning, he contacted the station. Both he and the assistant instructor are safe. They even destroyed five kilos of drugs and plan to return today. He heard you were also here and is awfully worried. Please come out. Let’s return to the station. We'll go home together once you talk to Leizi. Has this gege ever lied to you? I’m not fooling you, I’m really not. Please come out of hiding."

Pan Ge feared startling Tian Yuan. At the moment, Tian Yuan almost didn't believe anyone. He was determined to find Pan Lei and was afraid that others might find him and send him back before he could. So he hid and fled, never communicating with them.

The terrain here was difficult to navigate, and the signal was poor. They'd only happened to spot him. It would be extremely difficult to track him down if he ran away again.

Pan Ge exited the car and took a detour. He moved in a large circle, then carefully approached, this time detouring behind Tian Yuan.

Tian Yuan had no trust in anyone at this point. Even if Huang Kai was yelling from the car at the moment, he didn't believe it. Pan Lei had vanished, he had been kidnapped, his life and death were unknown, and a large number of people were hunting for him. Could such a major issue be fixed so easily?

Huang Kai and Pan Ge had both come, and their aim was undoubtedly to bring him back home. What if he went home and kept waiting stupidly, but Pan Lei never returned, even after waiting his entire life? There was nothing he could do to find the missing Pan Lei except search for him and look for clues on his own. He would travel to Myanmar by himself, and whether Pan Lei lived or died, he would see him.

He refused to trust any news till Pan Lei showed up.

"Tian Yuan, you jerk, come back and treat laozi. Laozi’s throat is hoarse from shouting, yet you’re still not coming out, you ba$tard. Why do you insist on going on a wild goose chase? He’s truly quite safe! The commandos have rushed over to his aid. He’ll return once the mission is completed. Just come with us and wait for him at the station. You can't hug him again until you come back."

How pigheaded! Today, Huang Kai realized for the first time that the more docile individuals are, the more stubborn their temper will be, which just did not make sense. Do all highly educated people share this flaw? Do they look for a way to run into danger and stubbornly insist on their own ideas? F*ck your grandma! Laozi’s throat is hoarse.

Tian Yuan was in a pickle. He was crouched in the undergrowth, contemplating standing up and questioning Huang Kai. If you lie to me, I'll have Pan Lei fix you when he returns. But he didn't dare to step outside for fear of being discovered, tied up, and sent home.

He wavered between staying put and getting up so much that his body swayed, shaking the grass. Pan Ge noticed it and came over from behind to outflank him.

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Translator:

If you're curious about how TY knew the vehicles belonged to the military or the word "police" on Pan Ge's car license plate, check this Wikipedia article.

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IDYTRAA - Chapter 214

Chapter 214 Making contact

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"These two a$$holes are going to torment people to death."

Pan Ge came in his car. Huang Kai drove for approximately three hours on the trip, and he drove the remainder of the time. It was practically daybreak when they arrived. Lin Mu looked at him and shook his head. "We have yet to locate the two of them. There is no new information."

Zhang Hui was heavily smoking. It had been a day and two nights since Pan Lei had gone missing, and it was now daylight. The situation appeared to be becoming more difficult and puzzling. The informant reported that there was no confirmation from the Myanmar side that Pan Lei and the assistant instructor had been kidnapped, but they were unable to trace the two men.

Did the spy mean to suggest the robbers killed the two men, threw them into the forest, and buried them? In their hearts, everyone imagined the worst-case scenario.

"No news is good news. At the very least, there is still hope in the absence of the final news on death."

Huang Kai offered Pan Ge a glass of water while he rubbed his brow.

"Are you okay? Do you want to take a break?"

Pan Ge shook his head.

"Let's negotiate with the army. This is what we'll do. We'll gather some men and go look for them. Our current priority is to locate Tian Yuan. I'm worried that he'll go to Myanmar by himself. If he is captured, everything is finished."

"I've already instructed the patrol team to bring him back if they see him. You've been driving all night, Pan Ge. Take a break and the three of us will look about."

This couple could be regarded as tormenting everyone inhumanely.

Pan Ge sipped some water. At the moment, the only thing on his mind was finding the couple and beating them up.

"Just wait and see how I deal with these two little ba$tards once they're found. They never give people a moment's peace of mind. Leizi has been a troublemaker since he was a child, but how can the honest Tian Yuan follow in his footsteps?"

"I tell you, it's love! Love makes people blind, impulsive, and changes their temperament. Isn't that so? They fell in love to the point where they want to be with one other forever, whether in life or death. Leizi is lucky to have met someone who is willing to give up all for love. It's not easy."

Zhang Hui found joy in sorrow and sighed emotionally. In fact, the couple's love was rather enviable. They swindled the other person to their side while laughing and playing or fighting noisily. It was natural for the couple to desire to protect each other and stay together forever, to love the other person unconditionally. What a beautiful world it would be if everyone's love was so straightforward! Grandly living a normal life after falling in love at first sight.

Your better half will accompany you when you die? It's out of reach. Huang Kai bent his head like a young bride, not daring to make a sound when Pan Ge glanced at him.

Pan Ge turned and proceeded to the commandos' communication tent.

"Did you get in touch?"

The correspondent was also blue-faced. After losing contact with Pan Lei, they all began to search sleeplessly. The correspondent never gave up and kept trying to make contact.

"No, there hasn’t been any signal."

"I know it's tiring, but please don't give up. Keep calling, and perhaps a miracle will occur."

Pan Ge patted the correspondent on the shoulder, refusing to give up hope. Perhaps there’ll be a miracle.

Pan Ge was about to turn around and depart, thinking about joining Zhang Hui and the others in their search for Tian Yuan. One of these two living ancestors tormented people for fun, while the other threw everyone into a tizzy. Neither of them spared people from concern! They had trusted Tian Yuan to control Pan Lei, but how wonderful! The duo was a genuine couple. Their ability to torment people was far too powerful!

The walkie-talkie buzzed just as Pan Ge was about to turn to leave.

"Hello, hello, this is Pan Lei. Do you copy?"

It was a miracle!

Pan Ge, who had just stepped outside the tent, spun around so abruptly that he nearly fell to the ground. He hurried back and snatched the walkie-talkie like a drowning man grasping at straws. In a second, all of his serenity vanished. He was flustered, pleasantly surprised, and wished he could yank Pan Lei from the line and beat him up.

"Pan Lei? Pan Lei, where are you, you ba$tard?"

Pan Lei disassembled and reassembled all of the wires, installing and then disassembling them several times. God only knows how many times he went through the process. He was about to disassemble the walkie-talkie again, thinking that this attempt had also failed, when he heard a voice on the other end.

Pan Lei's eyes sparkled, and the assistant instructor's face lit up as well. It had been about 48 hours since they had disappeared, and it was only by accident that they had contacted the encampment.

"This is Pan Lei, do you copy?"

Everyone was thrilled to be contacted by Pan Lei at last. A commando jumped up to tell everyone that the instructor was alright, that he was still quite safe, and that the instructor seemed to have some news.

Everyone ran to the communication tent and crowded in it. Pan Ge's heart, which had been in his throat the entire time, instantly returned to his chest upon receiving Pan Lei's transmission.

"Pan Lei, this is Pan Ge. Tell me your exact location. Do you need reinforcements? Are you trapped? Is it safe?"

Pan Lei was delighted, his face full of excitement.

"Huh? Second Brother, why are you here? We’re okay. We’re both safe. I'm in Myanmar with the deputy instructor. We're squatting outside the robbers' stronghold, keeping watch. Many leaders of the dark forces will convene here in these two days for a meeting. I talked to the assistant instructor about it, and when everyone arrives, we'll blow them up. Guess what? We destroyed about five kilos of their drugs. We dug a hole and buried all of it. Burying it doesn’t amount to much so we pissed on it. These f*cking a$$holes want to smuggle drugs and harm our people, so laozi will make them eat shit. Second Brother, I lost my phone and just repaired my walkie-talkie, hence I’m contacting you right now. Tell everyone that we’re fine and that there’s no need to worry. We’ll begin operations as soon as they’re all here. We might be able to return tonight. But, Second Brother, why did you come here? It’s so far away."

Pan Ge had no idea what to say about Pan Lei. Could someone kindly tell him what he did wrong to end up with such a callous jackass of a brother? This fella never did anything reassuring, aside from causing trouble and rushing up without thinking. It's unbelievable that this chap is a special forces instructor! Why was he so stupid?! What a fool he was not to contact, scaring everyone to death while he grinned over there. Heartless scum! Even if he had to return to find reinforcements, it would have been better than disappearing with no news.

He was going to whip him to death when he returned lest he harmed everyone by causing worry.

"What am I doing here? Let me tell you that everyone is here! Zhang Hui, Huang Kai, Lin Mu, and myself; we’re all here. You disappeared, and everyone thought you were kidnapped by those bandits and brought to Myanmar, where you were executed. The family has sent thousands of troops here to look for you, and the border police are still combing the mountains. It’s a complete mess here. We're all hunting for you, afraid you've been kidnapped, tied up, and killed, and you have the audacity to ask what I'm doing here?!"

Pan Lei hehe-ed twice, slightly embarrassed. It was the first time he caused such a commotion while carrying out an assignment.

"I’ll invite you to dinner when I get back. What do you think?"

"Laugh, you still want to laugh? Then let me tell you another piece of news. Tian Yuan is here too."

These words dropped like a bomb, almost driving Pan Lei to spring up and expose their hiding spot. The assistant instructor restrained him. Please don't make such a big move, okay? The bandits' den is just 500 meters ahead of us!

Do you want to be shot into a sieve?!

"What did you say?! F*ck! Why is this ancestor here as well? This place is so remote; my little devil cannot be wronged! Second Brother, call him over quickly. I miss him so much. I want to talk to my baby."

Ancestor; Tian Yuan was genuinely a living ancestor. You couldn’t even make a phone call in that place, so didn't he go there to suffer? Pan Lei regarded Tian Yuan as his darling and held him in his palm; he couldn't bear the thought of him suffering such grievance when he came there.

Pan Ge was unapologetic about retaliating. Pan Lei, you little shit, you've thrown the old overlords at home in a confusion, tormented laozi into coming here running, and you still want to laugh? You a$$hole, now it’s your turn to worry.

"Baby, my love, my little darling, why did you come here? Honey, I miss you so, so much. You honestly wait for me there; don't worry about me, I'm fine. I’ll send these crooks to hell and come back to you right away, baby. Baby..."

Pan Lei, holding the walkie-talkie, spoke a string of cheesy phrases, "Dear, ancestor, please say something. I haven't heard your voice in two days, and I really miss you."

Lin Mu shuddered at these sappy words.

"When he dies, he'll still be a sappy ghost. I'm curious how Tian Yuan got together with such a sickening ba$tard, and how he can stand it. It's enough to make me shed goose pimples on the ground for the rest of the day. Give me a break."

Despite the fact that there were a lot of people present, Pan Lei could still say things like "darling baby."

"I also need to inform you that your darling baby ran away on his own. We didn't keep an eye on him, so he came by himself to look for you. We haven't found him yet."

"F*ck! Where could he possibly go, hurry up and look for him! Laozi will not spare you even if he loses a single hair. Why didn't you watch him in this chaotic environment? You're just riding the gravy train. Hurry up and go find him. Please find him!"

Pan Lei wished he could return immediately. The loss of his sweetheart was more serious than the loss of his life.

"You ba$tard, you better focus on staying alive. We’ll find him. You must come back unscathed. Let me tell you, it's as if his soul has died since he received the call that you're missing. He will not survive if something happens to you. Tell us your exact location; I’ll send men to provide support. We’ll help you find Tian Yuan. Just come back early, okay? For his sake, please don't be stupid and reckless. Got it?"

"Second Brother, buddies, quickly get him back. It’s far too disorderly here. What if he gets into trouble? He has shown far too much courage this time by coming here despite everything. See how I punish him when I return. Why did he run here instead of waiting for me at home honestly? Why didn't he just stay at home and wait for me?!"

Pan Lei was distressed to death. His ancestor; his living ancestor, was killing him! If Tian’er was in a little danger, he wouldn't be able to live with it. Why did he come here? He should’ve just waited at home.

Pan Lei was so anxious that he was practically going around in circles after discussing the coordinates and the precise address.

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Translator:

It's like watching a comedy play...

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IDYTRAA - Chapter 213

Chapter 213 The two troublemaker scoundrels

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The house was in disarray. When Pan Ge returned, Tian Yuan was nowhere to be seen, and Jindou'er was lying on the sofa watching him. When he couldn't find Tian Yuan in any of the rooms, he realized something was wrong.

He called Third Aunt while running out.

"Third Aunt, Tian Yuan must have gone in search of Leizi. I'll go get him back."

"My goodness! Why can't this child wait patiently? Hurry up and bring him back. Don’t let him get into trouble."

Pan Ge contacted the traffic bureau while driving.

"Set up roadblocks at each crossing to stop taxis and search for a man named Tian Yuan. Don’t let him move when you see him. Bring him straight to the police station."

Despite this, Tian Yuan was able to flee because the driver used the Outer Ring Expressway^[1] rather than passing through the city. They got on the highway and drove right to the airport, so it was a waste of energy no matter how many barricades they set up in the city to apprehend them.

When Huang Kai, Lin Mu, and Zhang Hui were informed of the situation, they all abandoned their work and drove straight to the airport. The three of them had already arrived at the airport when Pan Ge arrived and inquired about flights to Tengchong city, stating that it was in the afternoon.

"He hasn’t left yet. There’s only one flight in the afternoon. He must be hiding out at the airport."

Huang Kai was running around in circles. There were too many people and the airport was massive. They were short-handed.

"Will he take the railway?"

Pan Ge steadied his mind.

"Since the plane is leaving for Tengchong in the afternoon, Lin Mu will take the plane first. Zhang Hui, take the railway and look for him. Huang Kai, follow me. We’ll drive directly to the south. Lin Mu and Zhang Hui should arrive within a couple of hours of each other, and we'll meet you there. He must have gone to the border. I'll send you the address. When you arrive, start looking for him. We grew up among army men and possess all of the necessary skills. When we notice something amiss, we can seek assistance. He's a man who has gone in fully blind and can only bump around. We need to find him before he does anything. Tian Yuan cannot have another accident if something has happened to Leizi. Whoever arrives first will be the one to stop him. Whatever we do, we must bring him back."

They split up and used different types of transportation to search for Tian Yuan. The south was informed and warned that if they came across such a person, they should detain him and not let him go anywhere.

When Lin Mu started walking around the vast airport the flight to Kunming had taken off ten minutes earlier.

Huang Kai and Pan Ge headed south. They traveled south on the highway. They could both drive, so they could switch and drive nonstop, thus arriving before dawn the next day. Zhang Hui rushed to the train station and purchased a ticket for the fastest train.

Everyone was in a commotion because of these two living ancestors.

It was almost afternoon when Tian Yuan stepped off the plane. He rarely left the house. Although he had previously visited the UK, everything had been meticulously planned for him before he even arrived. Pan Lei made arrangements for him wherever he went, and someone would meet and escort him before and after. Only then did Pan Lei dare to loosen his hold.

It wasn't until Tian Yuan got off the plane that he realized he had no idea where he was and couldn't tell north from south or east from west.

He gritted his teeth and flagged down a taxi. He didn't even mind if the driver demanded an exorbitant fee. He paid the driver right away and requested him to take him to the village nearest to the border.

Who could he look for? He couldn't do anything except travel to that village and hunt for clues on his own. He didn't realize how difficult it was until he arrived. He didn’t know the way and couldn't understand the local language. He was in the taxi, where the driver might kick him out.

The closer they drove to the location, the more people dressed in military uniforms they saw. There were checkpoints on the road after a while more riding.

The driver gestured to Tian Yuan that they couldn't go any farther. Tian Yuan couldn't comprehend the driver's erratic motions, so he just scribbled what he wanted to say on paper, and the driver responded on paper as well: I can’t drive any further. It looks like they have imposed martial law. Get out of the car, I won't see you off.

Tian Yuan scribbled quickly: I'll give you some more cash.

The driver shook his head: Adding money will not help. Get out.

Then he opened the door and asked Tian Yuan to exit the vehicle. Tian Yuan was helpless and had to get out. Fortunately, he didn't bring much with him when he ran. All he brought with him was a compact backpack, bank cards and cash, a charger, and a mobile phone. He was wearing the jacket and carrying nothing else.

Tian Yuan looked towards the checkpoint in the distance and grabbed a passing child. From the little sack, he pulled a small box of chocolates. Pan Lei prepared this bag for him when he went abroad. Pan Lei liked to keep a few candies in his carry-on bag so he could enjoy them whenever he wanted.

It was useful this time.

"Uncle will give you candies if you take him around the road. What do you think?"

The child enthusiastically agreed. He appeared to be roughly ten years old, skinny, and little. He should have learned some Mandarin in school so he could comprehend what Tian Yuan said.

The kid led the way. After a time on the road, he went into the woods and walked along the trail, bouncing and vivacious.

If Pan Lei knew about this, he would absolutely scold him to death. Do you think that all children are angels? That they won't hurt anyone? So it's all right to go with them? What if this kid is a human trafficker? He'll take you to a location and then sell you.

Tian Yuan's current frame of mind was hardly rational, so he simply followed the child. This kid appeared smart and obedient, munching on candies while walking. Tian Yuan glanced at his watch. They'd been walking for nearly an hour, but why were they still roaming around in the woods, nowhere in particular?

He felt like he was going to suffocate since it was so hot and humid. He couldn't tell the difference between the directions because the forest seemed endless. Tian Yuan had to trail the child, one with heavy steps and the other with light steps.

The child pointed to the front.

"You can go around from here."

"How far is the nearest village to the border from here?"

The child considered it.

"It's very far. Keep walking along the path. You’ll get there."

"Can I get there before it becomes dark?"

It was now past four o'clock. It would be dark in three hours. In other words, he should be able to get there in three hours.

The child snatched the candy in his hand and ran away, laughing.

"Then you must hurry so that you can get there before dark."

Tian Yuan sighed with relief. He had to go the rest of the way on his own.

He continued on his way. Martial law appeared to be in effect here. There were often soldiers driving over on the road. Tian Yuan would hide quietly and wait for them to leave before emerging. These soldiers should be from the military region that his in-laws mentioned. There were a lot of people arriving, so he couldn't expose himself.

If he was spotted by these soldiers, he would undoubtedly be held and brought home after a call with his father-in-law. He refused to leave. He intended to speak with the local villagers - the residents in the stockade, and members of the special forces about the situation. After locating the clues, he would continue on the trail in search of Pan Lei.

He’d traveled here to take Pan Lei home with him. No matter how, he had to return with Pan Lei.

Lin Mu contacted the local troops after landing, and someone drove him to the village. It was already dark when he arrived. Zhang Hui arrived after midnight. Huang Kai and Pan Ge arrived just before daybreak.

Everyone was completely exhausted. Lin Mu had searched the inside and outside of the village, as well as the front and back of the mountain, nearly going as far as burrowing three feet into the ground. He didn't find Pan Lei, and sure as hell didn't find Tian Yuan.

Tian Yuan couldn't see the village even after it turned dark. He was stranded on the road, with no village in sight at the front and no inn at the back.

He didn't dare to start a fire while hiding in the woods for fear of alerting all the soldiers. So he tightened his jacket, sipped some water, and had no appetite. He repeatedly stared at Pan Lei's images on his phone, then hugged himself to calm himself.

Where the hell are you, a$$hole? Why don't you contact others, why don't you come back...

Is he…

Tian Yuan bit his lower lip and put his thoughts aside. There was no need to overthink. Even if Pan Lei was trapped today, abducted by those robbers and brought to Myanmar, and all he got in a few days was his body, he would still carry Pan Lei home.

Then follow him.

Pan Lei would undoubtedly return to their house unless something unforeseen happened to him at this point. Pan Lei treated him as if he were a treasure, and he would definitely return to see him.

Dear, there is no one at home, but don't forget the way home. Please wait for me. I'm coming to get you.

Tian Yuan chewed his lips open but didn't shed a single tear. In the dark woods, he was hugging himself and letting his mind run free.

If Pan Lei had known his beloved darling was suffering in the woods at this moment, he would have tucked him into bed first, knelt beside the bed, slapped himself hard a few times while cursing himself, "Who asked you to be hot-headed, who asked you to charge ahead stupidly, look how badly you've tormented your baby."

What was Pan Lei doing right now? Repairing the walkie-talkie.

They were still lying in the woods in the early morning to investigate. They had both regained their physical strength. They drank booze, ate meat, and destroyed a large amount of drugs. They were in a terrific mood. The assistant instructor was investigating the situation.

Pan Lei was irritated because he couldn't find a cigarette after a long search. These sonsofb!tches! Why are these motherf*ckers so slow?! Hurry up and gather everyone. They could return after taking out this gang of outlaws in one fell swoop.

However, there was no movement. He was bored out of his mind and wanted to take out his phone to look at his baby's images, but he had lost his phone and could only take out the walkie-talkie he had almost thrown away from his pocket and fiddle with it in his hands.

"When I go back, I'm going to dump this piece of sh!t on the CO's desk and tell him it let us down at a key moment. It's so f*cking fantastic that I can't get in touch with anyone."

Pan Lei continued to ramble. He would not be lying there if he knew that thousands of troops had entered the entire military region and the entire small Tengchong City at this time, that his buddies and brother had arrived, that his beloved darling had also arrived, that it was a mess, and that his husband was contemplating suicide.

Pan Lei, bored and idle, took out his military knife and removed the cover of the walkie-talkie. Every line appeared to be broken. Pan Lei touched this line, then that line, and began connecting them one at a time. This was a rather complicated task, but he was losing his mind from being idle, so he connected the wires at random. He brought the walkie-talkie close to his mouth after connecting the wires and said, "Hello, hello, this is Pan Lei, can you hear me?"

He took it apart and rewired it when there was no response.

He was like a child who had gotten his hands on a Rubik's cube, connecting the wires, removing them, and reconnecting them again and again. Before letting go, he must turn and twist it over to the same side. He was bored and idle anyway, and it was also a means for him to kill time.

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Footnotes:

[1] It is a ring expressway that circles Shanghai's inner districts.

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Translator:

The protag halo is so bright...

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