Chapter 58

  "It's not that we're absolutely playing around, we're just exploring the terrain while having fun, after all, none of us are familiar with this place." Yuan Shuai reminded.

  "You didn't have to say it, we already knew that. It's become our habit wherever we go, intentionally or unintentionally, to observe the terrain." Jin Feng said with a smile.

  "Alright then, let's go after dinner."

  The director poured them each a cup of tea and said: "I'm really sorry to have talked for half a day without even offering you a drink, let's start with some water first."

  "Oh, don't mention it, we'll be bothering you a lot more in the future." Jin Feng was better than them at social niceties. At least he knew how to say polite phrases. Unlike those few who were like barbarians from the mountains, not understanding anything.

  "We've been waiting for you, our eyes are peeled. I heard from above that this time they're sending over seasoned veterans with real combat experience. We're thrilled!"

  Lian Bureau Director's words had a hidden meaning, he looked at several of them who were still wet behind the ears and had some doubts about their abilities. Yuan Shuai and the others didn't catch the hint in his words. However, Jin Feng, that cunning guy, did pick up on it.

  "Where are they? Elite soldiers and powerful generals don't count, actual combat experience is just a trip to Estonia. What real combat can you have in these peaceful times?"

  Jin Feng has already made reports and speeches about the Estonian matter in many troops throughout the army. So there is no problem with confidentiality, but the secret mission to Pakistan cannot be mentioned. However, just mentioning Estonia was enough to intimidate Lian Ju Zhang.

  All his worries were gone. "So the few of you are actually the proud sons of our country's military, who have been making a name for themselves in Estonia! Ah, I couldn't tell, really, heroes emerge when they're young!"

  Just then, Little Li came in and said that dinner was ready. Director Ma immediately stood up and said: "Everyone, lunch is already prepared, let's eat first."

  The dining hall was very large but the decoration was simple. Even the director led them to a table with a more abundant menu than several other tables and said politely, "There's nothing good in this remote place to entertain you."

  Jin Feng took a glance at the dishes on the table, which could also be described as luxurious, but with a unique flavor. All of them were typical Xinjiang specialties. There were roasted lamb legs, big plate chicken, tender beef and other delicious halal food.

  "The director is being polite, we are fortunate enough to have such a sumptuous and delicious halal meal for the first time."

  "Where, where." The director said while opening a bottle of "Yili Special Brew" for each person.

  After dinner, they immediately arrived at several streets that had been ravaged by the "East Turkestan" riots a few days ago. Here has slowly returned to normal life. However, the shops on both sides are still scarred. Everywhere can be seen traces of being beaten, smashed and burned. There are not many pedestrians either. Obviously, the common people still have lingering fears about this riot.

  The exercise is being carried out in full swing, and as General Yuan estimated, the "Eastern Turkistan" separatists are all hiding and dare not come out. The effect of the exercise is also limited to their not daring to come out during this period. The government's tolerance has made them almost fearless in making trouble.

  The troops had just left, and they started to come out again. People who had just recovered from normal life were nervous again. Some shops simply closed their doors and ran away. If this continues, it will have a devastating impact on the local economy. People can't live normally here either.

  Anyone who couldn't dodge in time was caught and beaten up. Cars were burned, and everything in the shops was looted.

  A woman who had opened a shop was splashed with gasoline from head to toe by the robbers and set on fire. The crowd watched as she struggled in agony, letting out blood-curdling screams. They were so angry that they wanted to go up and twist off the heads of those "East Turkistan" separatists.

  But they knew that they had to deal with more than just a few small fry. If their hideout was not found, such behavior would not be eradicated and would only intensify. They could only suppress the anger in their hearts.

  When they finished burning, looting and smashing, and walked away with their loot, they quietly followed behind. Perhaps because they were too arrogant, they didn't notice at all that someone was following them. They swaggered along, walking for several streets before turning into a small alleyway. Climbing up the ladder leaning against the wall of the alleyway, they ascended to a rooftop and jumped into a swimming pool, disappearing from view.

  Yuan Shuai signaled them to be on guard, and he went ahead to scout alone.

  The pool is about 8 or 9 square meters in size. However, it's very deep and still holds water, with a depth of around 10 meters from the surface to the edge of the pool.

  He looked around and found a very fine seam about half a meter above the water surface, which was almost invisible if not looked at carefully.

  Because he didn't bring any weapons out, so he decided to go back and discuss with everyone before making a decision.