Yang Xiaojin knew that Ren Xiaosu had climbed out of the kitchen. So when Pei Wenjin started checking the kitchen windowsill, she was really worried for Ren Xiaosu.
But in the end, Pei Wenjin returned empty-handed.
If not for the fact that so many people were watching, Yang Xiaojin would have applauded Ren Xiaosu. This was the Ren Xiaosu she was familiar with. He was always vigilant and cautious.
Before this, when Yang Xiaojin first met Ren Xiaosu, Ren Xiaosu had always remained calm. When Yang Xiaojin recalled their trip to the Jing Mountains, she had a feeling that no matter who died, Ren Xiaosu would not die.
But when Ren Xiaosu became a supernatural being, he became a little lax.
It was just like a person who suddenly received a large sum of money and would unintentionally flaunt their wealth. This would also make them feel a little inflated.
Ren Xiaosu was not a saint, so he could not avoid such a mentality. In fact, he even gradually got used to using his strength to solve problems.
To be more precise, after he obtained his power, the brave side of his character was magnified. For example, the decisiveness he showed when he thanked Ren Xiaosu seven times.
Later on, during the trip to the Sacred Mountains, Ren Xiaosu even seemed a little impulsive because of his relationship with Yan Liuyuan. This forced Yang Xiaojin to remind him to stay calm.
But Yang Xiaojin also realized that ever since she reminded him, Ren Xiaosu had started to adjust his mentality.
During the later stages of the trip to the Sacred Mountains, he could endure and wait for the right opportunity. Later on, when he went on a trip with the Trinity Institute, Ren Xiaosu could also be vigilant and discover the deserters and the Kong Clan's reconnaissance team in time to deal with Zhong Zhen's identity check.
But now, Ren Xiaosu had to make sure he did not make any mistakes when he went out at night. Yang Xiaojin was sure that the familiar Ren Xiaosu had finally returned.
This was the growth after obtaining power, and the mentality was completely different.
Yang Xiaojin believed that Ren Xiaosu had found a new balance between caution and courage.
Then Wang Jing looked at Pei Wenjin and wondered, "What was Director Pei looking for just now?"
"Oh, it's nothing." Pei Wenjin smiled, then said to his men who were on guard outside, "Let's call it a day. There are still other places that need to be inspected. It seems that we won't be able to sleep tonight."
After saying that, Pei Wenjin decisively left, even taking away the two Dark Guards who were originally following him!
It was not until then that Ren Xiaosu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was also sure that Pei Wenjin only suspected the Trinity Institute and did not have any actual evidence.
To be honest, Ren Xiaosu was a little annoyed by Wang Shengzhi's arrangement. Although he could hide better by staying with the Trinity Institute, Wang Jing and the others really should not get involved in the war for no reason.
Ren Xiaosu made up his mind. The official medical exchange would only last for seven days. He would convince Wang Jing to leave the Wang Clan immediately after seven days. Then he would quietly sneak into Stronghold 31 and continue with his plan to rescue Wang Yun. This way, Wang Jing and the others would not be implicated.
At that time, even if he turned the Kong Clan upside down, Ren Xiaosu would not have to be restrained anymore.
However, what Ren Xiaosu did not know was that tonight, the Pyro Company's troops in the North had already begun a new battle plan. Meanwhile, further north, a new enemy was waiting for an opportunity.
At this moment, Wang Jing said to everyone who was still in a state of shock, "Everyone, let's go inside. I know you all have a lot to say, so let's talk inside."
Everyone returned to the warm house. Everyone had a thousand things to say, but they did not know where to start.
Wang Jing thought for a moment and said, "I do regret bringing all of you here to the Kong Clan. It's not that I'm planning to give up on the medical exchange, but the current situation is really not suitable for me to bring all of you into danger. I'd like to apologize to all of you here."
With that, Wang Jing bowed to everyone.
Ren Xiaosu was silent for a moment before saying, "You didn't do anything wrong. You didn't have to do this."
Sima Gang looked at Wang Jing and said firmly, "Actually, it's precisely because I came out with you this time that I understand how much effort you and those seniors have put in for the advancement of medicine. I don't regret it. Instead, I feel even more determined."
"I don't regret it either," Meng Nan said.
"Me too!" Liang Ce said.
Wang Jing was stunned. He did not expect that under such heavy pressure, the fire in his heart would ignite. He suddenly laughed. "It's my honor to be able to work with all of you. Everyone, rest early. There's still a meeting tomorrow."
With that, Wang Jing returned to his bedroom with his back straight. He did not look like an old man in his sixties at all. When the others looked at his back, they perked up a little.
Ren Xiaosu suddenly felt that a person's strength would ignite another person's. Then they would gather together to shine and heat up like a single spark setting a prairie ablaze.
The others also returned to their rooms, leaving only Meng Nan, Liang Ce, Ren Xiaosu, and Yang Xiaojin.
Ren Xiaosu saw Meng Nan curled up in a corner of the sofa and did not return to her room. This was clearly a sign of a lack of security.
He whispered to Liang Ce, "Don't say I didn't warn you. This is your chance. If you seize it, you'll see hope."
Actually, although Liang Ce often acted foolishly along the way, he had always been very responsible. Although Meng Nan did not say anything, her attitude toward Liang Ce had eased a lot in the past two days.
Liang Ce saw Meng Nan sitting alone in the corner, so he hurried over to chat. When he got closer, he realized that Meng Nan was looking at a photo. It was a photo of a family of three. Meng Nan's parents were in the photo, and Meng Nan was still a child.
Liang Ce asked in a low voice, "Are you homesick?"
"Mhm," Meng Nan replied in a low voice. Girls did not feel safe when they were away from home, and after experiencing so many things, this was probably the time when Meng Nan was at her most vulnerable.
Liang Ce sat down next to Meng Nan and looked at the photo. "Are these your parents?"
"Yes." Meng Nan said, "Before we left, my mom cried for three days. She said she was worried I wouldn't be able to eat or sleep well outside. If she knew what we were going through, she'd probably cry again."
"Don't worry, we'll definitely get back safely. As long as I'm here … forget it." Liang Ce was a little discouraged.
Originally, Liang Ce wanted to say something that girls would like to hear. However, when he thought about how he did not have any skills and did not even know how to fire a gun, he could not bring himself to say such sweet words. He was the kind of person who would not easily make promises if he could not keep them.
Meng Nan already had a rough understanding of what kind of person Liang Ce was. She did not want him to be too embarrassed, so she changed the topic and asked, "By the way, it's Valentine's Day in a few days, but you don't have a girlfriend yet. What should we do?"
Liang Ce chuckled and said, "If there's no one dying in the family on Qingming Festival, do we have to kill one in advance? If not, then so be it."
Even Ren Xiaosu and Yang Xiaojin, who were quick-witted, did not expect this answer at all!
Meng Nan got up and went back to her room, leaving Liang Ce alone on the sofa.
Ren Xiaosu walked over and patted Liang Ce on the shoulder to comfort him. "If you don't need your brain, donate it to someone who needs it …"
Liang Ce, "???"
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