Chapter 376 (1/2)
The next day, the group arrived in Miao Jiang.
They had rented several houses from the people in Miao Jiang, but there were not many rooms, so they needed to squeeze a little.
After discussing it, it was decided that the three men would sleep together, while Jian Han and Ning Qing slept together. This was the best and most effortless arrangement.
The local people brought dinner, and after they had eaten, they discussed strategy.
Zhou Yao took the map and spread it out on the table. “Big Brother, Tang Xueli is hiding with his men in the Han Palace not far ahead. Our people have already surrounded them. As far as combat effectiveness is concerned, it is not a problem for us to exterminate them. However, Tang Xueli has the mother maggot in his hand. If we force him into a corner, he will certainly do something unfavorable to you. It’s imperative to find out who has the mother maggot.”
Zhou Yao’s deputy commander said, “Boss, we have been monitoring them for several days. They are quiet and have had no contact with others. I think the person with the mother maggot must be hiding in the Han Palace.”
Zhou Yao nodded, and he looked at Lu Shaoming. “Brother, we can’t rush into the Han Palace. Now… If only someone else could infiltrate…”
Zhou Yao looked at Ning Qing.
Tang Xueli wanted Ning Qing to go. Ning Qing was the best and only candidate.
“Alright, I’ll go.” Ning Qing stood up and said, “That pervert Tang Xueli likes to play, but he will not play someone to death straight away. I know his personality well, and when I arrive there, I will act according to the situation. We can cooperate from both inside and out.”
“No!” Before Ning Qing could finish speaking, she was rejected by Lu Shaoming.
Ning Qing looked at the man and softly said, “Shaoming, this is the best way. You can rest a.s.sured that I won’t let myself be in danger…”
Lu Shaoming’s thin lips were slightly parted. His eyes were serious and sharp. “Ning Qing, since you know that Tang Xueli is a pervert, do you think he will give you a chance to cooperate from the inside and out? He won’t kill anybody, but that’s not the problem. Are you really going to deliver yourself to his door?”
Ning Qing was immediately speechless.
Lu Shaoming looked at Zhou Yao. “Let’s think of another way.”
Zhou Yao looked Ning Qing in the eye. He was a commander on the battlefield. When the situation was urgent, he was decisive and cruel. He would also exchange the life of the whole team for one person’s life. There was no way out. This was the battlefield, and battle is ruthless.
But, Ning Qing was different. If she were to encounter even a slight mishap at Tang Xueli’s hands, Lu Shaoming would not be able to live with himself.
“Alright.” Zhou Yao shrugged, admitting that this was not a good plan.
Ning Qing wanted to speak again, but at this time, Jian Han went forward and held her little hand while shaking her head gently. Young Master Lu would never agree.
Ning Qing stopped talking.
Just then, Lu Shaoming said, “Ning Qing, go back to rest with Jian Han. Fighting is a man’s business. You don’t have to worry about it.”
“Alright, Ning Qing, let’s go to bed.” Jian Han took Ning Qing’s little hand and went out.
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When Ning Qing and Jian Han had left, Lu Shaoming looked at Zhou Dayuan. “Dayuan, give Ning Qing some drugs at night and have her sleep for a couple days.”
“Why? Afraid that something would happen to her?”
“Yes. I know her character. Tang Xueli has asked her to meet him. She won’t miss the chance to go to the Han Palace. I’m afraid she’ll do something rash.”
Zhou Dayuan laughed. “Shaoming, treat Ning Qing better in the future. This woman, she is willing to do anything for you.”
“Do I need you to remind me?” Lu Shaoming raised his eyebrows.
How could he not understand the woman’s feelings for him?
Zhou Dayuan stood with his hands in his pockets. He shrugged. Fine, just take it as he hadn’t said anything.
Knowing that his wife was coveted by other men, Lu Shaming was not happy. Given his gentlemanly demeanor, Zhou Dayuan would not bicker about it with him.
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Jian Han and Ning Qing entered the room and closed the door. Jian Han softly said, “Ning Qing, don’t be too nervous. I also don’t agree with you about going to the Han Palace. You haven’t seen Zhou Zhilei’s tragic state. That Tang Xueli is really a psychopath. He has all sorts of ways to torment women. Who do you think Tang Xueli is? He won’t give you a chance to fight back. What if he really touches you? Young Master Lu will never allow this to happen.”
Ning Qing sat beside the bed, her small face depressed. “But the mother maggot is in the Han Palace. Our people can’t get in. Shaoming’s life is still in the hands of Tang Xueli. Should I watch Shaoming be in pain like that again and again?”
Jian Han went up and touched Ning Qing’s small head. “Young Master Lu will find a way. After all, we have them surrounded.”
“Mmm.” Ning Qing nodded.
At this time, a couple of knocks sounded. The indigenous people of Miao Jiang brought two cups of tea.
The Miao Jiang girl was very enthusiastic. “Sisters, this is the rice tea that we’ve brewed ourselves. It tastes good. Drinking a cup before bed is helpful for sleep and beauty. Come and have a taste, Sisters.”
“Thank you, Little Sister.” Jian Han and Ning Qing thanked her politely.
Jian Han took a cup of tea first, and she tasted it. “Mmm, it tastes really good, with the fragrance of rice,” said Jian Han, taking another cup and handing it to Ning Qing. “Ning Qing, try it.”
Ning Qing nodded and she was about to drink it when she saw several soldiers standing outside the door. She asked, “Sister Jian, who is outside the door?”