newbobooks Chapter 292 Duan Hong is acting strangely (4 words in this chapter)
Chapter 292 Duan Hong is acting strangely (4 words in this chapter)
Duan Hong's voice was very loud and carried a hint of urgency, as if it would be a loss for him if the group went down the mountain now.
The group was already in a quiet mountain forest, where even bird calls were rare, and this only amplified his voice.
The birds in the surrounding trees, which were not even startled by the sound of logging for the road, were now gone.
I couldn't stay any longer, so I had to slip away and get away from this dangerous place.
"Team leader, what's wrong?"
Some team members were puzzled as to why he suddenly became so emotional and asked him questions.
Wouldn't 100,000 yuan be better?
Li Wan's hand does not need treatment.
These are all urgent matters, so why won't the team leader allow them to leave?
Seeing the questioning and suspicious looks from everyone, Duan Hong realized he had been too emotional just now, so he could only offer a forced explanation:
"What I mean is, we've come all this way to Miaoling Mountain, isn't our goal to investigate the wild men in the mountains?"
Wouldn't it be such a waste to leave now?
As Duan Hong spoke, he showed a regretful and troubled expression, which dispelled the doubts of many people.
His words were quickly affirmed by some people.
"Exactly. What's 100,000 yuan? If I can get firsthand information about the savages, it won't be difficult to earn as many 100,000 yuan as I want once I become famous."
“I don’t need the 100,000 yuan. I’m only interested in the savages, and their conflicts have nothing to do with us.”
Some people didn't want to leave. Their purpose was clear: regardless of their motives, they wanted to see if the legendary wild man actually existed.
Besides, the conflict between these two has nothing to do with them, and their broken hand has nothing to do with them either.
They don't want to waste their time on this.
Seeing that someone was responding to him, Duan Hong spoke with more confidence this time.
"We all have the same goal, and we can't miss such a good opportunity."
Okay, I'll take Li Wan down the mountain for treatment first.
As for reporting Uncle Hat, we can talk about it after we get pictures of the wild man; it won't take much time.
Don't worry, even if you don't give me the money, I will still tell the truth: Li Wan started it.
Duan Hong's last words were meant to comfort Tian Zhenzhen.
He had become wary of Tian Zhenzhen because of one sentence she said, and didn't want her to ruin his plans.
But just now, because of her words, his team almost collapsed, and he was already considering keeping her here.
Since he's so fond of meddling, let's see what he's really capable of.
Duan Hong's words displeased Li Wan.
What do you mean she started it? Didn't you see that this bitch had someone hit her first?
Although Li Wan was somewhat dissatisfied, she knew that she was now in a completely vulnerable position and could not afford to offend anyone before she was rescued.
She needed to treat the injury on her arm, so she inevitably needed help; what else could she say?
Tian Zhenzhen knew that if she kept pressing on, the other party might find other ways to refuse.
Seeing the anger hidden in his eyes, he must be extremely annoyed, which can be considered a small punishment for what he just said.
Now that she knew his purpose, Tian Zhenzhen didn't press him any further and nodded in agreement with Duan Hong's suggestion.
Duan Hong escorted people down the mountain, and the round trip wouldn't take much time, although the road here wasn't easy to travel.
Once he escorts the people down the mountain and returns, he will quickly find the location of the main force.
After Duan Hong left, no one mentioned going down the mountain again.
After all, I just said that money doesn't matter, so it would be too eager to show it now.
Tian Zhenzhen gave a subtle hint, and before anyone noticed, Tian Daqiang disappeared from the group and followed behind Duan Hong and the other two.
With Daqiang's abilities, he wasn't afraid of being discovered by the two people in front of him.
Duan Hong helped Li Wan down the mountain. Because of the pain in her hand and Duan Hong's obvious favoritism towards Tian Zhenzhen, Li Wan was very unhappy and became angrier the more she thought about it. She spoke with a sarcastic tone.
"Team leader, we've known each other for a few days now. Wasn't what you just said a bit too biased?"
Besides, you were the one who led and organized this group of over thirty people.
Don't you think about it? If something happens to me, do you think you, the organizer, can escape responsibility?
You'd better arrange for someone to take me to the hospital quickly. If something happens to my hand, not only that woman, but you, the organizer, won't get away with it either.
Li Wan already had a pretty good idea of the extent of her arm injury.
The injury to her hand was a penetrating wound. Even if it didn't damage the bone, the damage to the tendons and muscles would have a serious impact on her.
Even with timely treatment, it may be difficult to recover to the previous level.
Then she would have to secure better conditions for her future life and make it easier for her to move around.
Judging from what Tian Zhenzhen just said, she's not short of money at all; she's determined to make every last drop of profit off her.
We must sue Tian Zhenzhen and Duan Hong when the time comes, so that she can solve her problems for the rest of her life and live a life free from financial worries.
At this moment, Duan Hong had already brought Li Wan down the mountain. Upon hearing her words, Duan Hong scoffed and then revealed a strange smile.
"I don't know if I'm doing well or not, but I'll definitely arrange a good place for you."
Duan Hong changed his previous gentle tone and spoke in a sinister manner.
Even now that Li Wan is injured, she has noticed something is wrong with him.
"Duan Hong, what... what did you just say?"
"It's nothing, you'll find out soon enough."
Instead of feeling comforted by his answer, Li Wan felt even more uneasy.
She shook off Duan Hong's arm and ran towards the guesthouse ahead.
There's something wrong with Duan Hong.
As time went by, Duan Hong had been gone for almost an hour.
The people who were initially enthusiastic about clearing the way have now become listless and dispirited.
This is a primeval forest, with scenery that you can't see in bustling cities.
At first, everyone was interested in taking photos and marveling at the wonders of nature.
But after a while, the unchanging scenery around us inevitably makes people feel uneasy.
"I'm not cutting anymore, I'm exhausted."
"Are there really wild men in this godforsaken place? I haven't seen anything except withered trees and weeds."
"The roads here are so difficult to navigate!"
Some people stopped to rest and complain while drinking water.
They were repeating the same actions over and over again, with no end in sight. They had come to search for traces of the savages.
Now, not only can we not find any trace of wild men, but they are also here purely to do hard labor.
"If you're tired, take a rest. My hands are blistered."
I haven't done manual labor in years; I never expected to end up here.
Two hours had passed since they set off, and the group was either walking or waving their arms to tidy up the interior.
Even for those who haven't actually done anything, such a steep mountain path is really difficult to walk on.
Someone suggested taking a break, so everyone stopped what they were doing, started drinking water and eating to replenish their energy.
Liu Xu also stopped what he was doing, looking exhausted.
He approached Tian Zhenzhen, took out water and food from his backpack, and handed them to her.
"You didn't bring anything, but I brought a lot. Let's eat something together to replenish our energy."
It was clear that Liu Xu meant well, and because of the three of them joining, Liu Xu was afraid that people would gossip, so he hadn't dared to rest.
After all, if he does more work, no one will talk about Tian Zhenzhen and the other two anymore.
Actually, Liu Xu misunderstood. He was still thinking about making 100,000 yuan from Tian Zhenzhen, even though he had just been intimidated by Tian Daqiang's force.
Naturally, no one would cause trouble for the three of them.
However, this also shows that Liu Xu is a very good choice as a friend.
"I'm not hungry or thirsty. You're expending a lot of energy, so eat more."
Liu Xu didn't force Tian Zhenzhen to eat, and then ate the bread and drank the water in large bites.
His physique makes him prone to hunger, and he brings a lot of food entirely to satisfy his appetite.
Just after everyone had taken a relaxing rest, several voices came from behind them.
The sound was very penetrating and didn't sound like a human voice.
Everyone heard the sound and began to talk about it.
"What's that sound? It's a bit creepy. Could it be the sound of some wild animal?"
In this vast forest, suddenly hearing such a sharp sound, something unknown, instinctively evokes a sense of fear.
"No, no wild animal sounds like that. It sounds more like birds."
The one who spoke was a bespectacled man who looked somewhat refined.
Shen Bei is a biologist who recently finished a project and is resting at home.
His friend sent him the video of the wild man.
That's what led him to decide to come to Miaoling Mountain.
"How do you know it wasn't made by a wild beast? Maybe you just don't know it."
"I've never heard a bird call like that before." As soon as Shen Bei finished speaking, someone immediately objected.
The sound just now was extremely sharp and penetrating; what kind of bird could sing so loudly?
"I am a biologist, so I have the ability to distinguish these things."
As for whether it's a bird, I'm just making a hypothesis; without seeing it in person, I can't make a definitive statement.
When Shen Bei mentioned his identity as a biologist, and seeing his refined and scholarly demeanor, no one objected to what he said.
"No matter what, everyone should be careful. You never know what might pop out of this primeval forest."
Shen Bei gave one last reminder and gripped his tools tightly, so that he would have a way to deal with any situation that might arise.
Everyone agreed with Shen Bei's words and became more vigilant.
Tian Daqiang returned around this time and whispered something in Tian Zhenzhen's ear.
Upon hearing this, Tian Zhenzhen smiled knowingly, her eyes sparkling with interest. This was getting more and more interesting.
"Tian Zhenzhen, your friend just came up from the foot of the mountain. Did he discover something?" Liu Xu asked curiously as he watched them whispering. Tian Zhenzhen then gave him a cryptic smile.
"We have made some discoveries. Don't you think Duan Hong has been gone for quite a while? He's not a doctor, and he can't leave here. Where did he go that he hasn't caught up with us for so long?"
Upon hearing Tian Zhenzhen's words, Liu Xu also sensed that something was wrong.
Judging from Duan Hong's attitude just now, he doesn't seem like he's going to be gone for a long time.
Then, recalling Tian Zhenzhen's amused smile, a rather unexpected thought popped into his mind.
"Could it be that the voice just now came from Duan Hong?"
Hearing Liu Xu say that, I didn't expect this kid to be so smart.
She subtly hinted at it, yet she brought the two together.
Seeing the surprise in Tian Zhenzhen's eyes, Liu Xu knew he had guessed correctly.
But why?
"Why didn't he come back sooner, and why did he make such strange noises behind us?"
"Liu Xu, have you people never worried about safety?"
In such a primeval forest, if an accident occurs, obtaining timely rescue is simply impossible.
Tian Zhenzhen's words made Liu Xu's already uneasy heart even more restless.
"Shall we leave now?"
"It's too late. From the moment you arrived at Miaoling Mountain, your fate was sealed. You will never get out."
"But you seem like a decent person. Stick close to me, and I'll save your life."
Tian Zhenzhen wasn't one to meddle in other people's business, but Liu Xu was a decent person, and more importantly, she disliked Duan Hong.
She was willing to interfere if it could ruin his plans, because that's just how she was—she held grudges.
"Old Yan, you know a lot. What was that sound just now?"
Qi Ge was also resting, but they didn't eat anything, only drank some water.
Bai Qiu, being sensible, took out some water.
"Brother Qi, Sister Linlin, please have some water."
"Take it away, neither your brother Qi nor I are used to drinking this cheap water."
Linlin looked disgusted and, while speaking, took out a bottle of water from a foreign brand.
Qi Ge drank first, and Lin Lin, who hadn't finished, took over and drank from him, showing their intimacy.
He drank water while looking at Bai Qiu with a provocative expression.
"The water in foreign countries is so delicious. Some people shouldn't always covet what others have; they should also consider whether they deserve it."
It's like these two bottles of water; their value differs by dozens of times. Although they're both water, can they be considered the same thing?
Bai Qiu heard Linlin's sarcastic words, which implied that she was worthless.
She's so angry! Once she gets Qi Ge, she'll definitely make her suffer.
Just then, a loud rustling sound came from the grass in the distance, accompanied by a slight tremor in the ground.
This made the already alert crowd even more nervous.
They packed their things and carried various weapons, just in case anything happened, so they could protect themselves.
Just as the sound grew closer, a gray rabbit leaped out of the bushes.
This gray rabbit was quite large, and many people breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing it.
"It was just a rabbit. I thought it was some kind of ferocious beast. I was even looking forward to showing those beasts how powerful I am. I was worried for nothing."
"But this rabbit is quite plump; we could catch it and make some game."
The one speaking was the strongest person in the group. He was even taller than Daqiang, and had a shaved head. From a distance, he looked like a telephone pole, and his head could even reflect light.
As he spoke, he cautiously walked towards the gray rabbit, wanting to catch it in his hands so he could have some wild game.
The gray rabbit didn't know what was going on; after leaving the haystack, it just stood there dumbfounded, not moving an inch.
The bald man slowly approached, thinking it was a golden opportunity.
Just as he was about to catch the rabbit, a huge head suddenly popped out of the grass and bit the gray rabbit into its mouth.