The artillery fire continued, the government army compound a blaze of light and cries of battle.
The difference now was that the rebels were surrounded, and the shouts were from the government troops.
They had held their positions on the periphery, afraid of the rebels breaking through the military headquarters' defenses, and had been waiting for the officials to evacuate.
The fighting lasted for about an hour before the sounds of gunfire and shelling gradually subsided.
At this point, all the spotlights and searchlights in the military compound were turned on, illuminating the entire area.
I saw many trucks arriving on the street. Soldiers were loading bodies onto the vehicles. The ground was littered with discarded weapons, ammunition, and bodies that hadn't yet been moved.
War is a game of casualties; life and death can be separated in an instant.
Not all those lying on the ground were enemies; there were also government soldiers. But there were too many to distinguish them, so they were all being hauled away together.
Our people began to assemble here. After they had lined up, Young Master Wu had the squad leaders take a headcount. The two squad leaders reported that everyone had returned, with no casualties.
They were indeed well-trained special forces, having killed countless enemies without losing their own lives.
At this moment, Bo Gang approached. Unlike before, he was in uniform, accompanied by two guards.
I stepped forward and said to him, "The mission is complete. We need to head back. I have a lot of other matters to attend to."
Bo Gang clasped my hand tightly and said, "We owe this to you. The outer forces were engaged with them, and neither side dared to move. It was only by dispatching elite troops that the mission could be accomplished. Thanks to you and Young Master Wu for arriving in time. I won't say much more; I'll do my best to handle things on my end. Just wait for my news."
I said, "Alright." Young Master Wu also stepped forward, shook hands, and bid Bo Gang farewell.
It was now three in the morning. I would head back directly, while Young Master Wu would travel with the convoy.
We would arrive faster traveling alone, reaching our destination by morning.
I was still thinking about what Lan Ya had told me and was eager to go back to meet this director.
Whenever I heard about such matters, my blood would boil, and I would feel like grabbing a knife and killing them.
However, I had underestimated the director. He was not only lustful but also greedy.
It truly disgusted me.
I said to Wen Siqiang, "If you're too tired on the road, rest a bit. And Qian Fugui, make sure you don't fall asleep. Keep an eye on Qiangzi and don't let him doze off."
I couldn't help and dozed off in the back.
This time, I didn't dream of Jing Lei, but Xiao Hong appeared in my dream.
She said, "Brother, you promised to spend time with me after finishing things at the raw stone base, but I still haven't seen you."
I said guiltily, "Xiao Hong, I don't know why there have been so many things lately. One thing leads to another, and I really can't find time to spend with you. After this is over, I will definitely fulfill my promise."
Xiao Hong: "You always say you don't have time. I know you're spending time with some rich girl. Have you forgotten about me?"
I hadn't expected her to be concerned about this as well. I couldn't defend myself. Explaining to Jing Lei was already difficult enough, and I didn't know how to explain it to Xiao Hong.
I lowered my head and remained silent. She walked up, put her arms around me, and shook my shoulders, demanding an explanation.
I said, "Xiao Hong, I don't know what to say. Everything you said is right. I'll explain after this is over, okay?"
Xiao Hong: "Brother, I believe you. I'm not doubting you. I believe everything you're doing is right, and I support whatever you do! You don't need to explain yourself to me. I don't ask for much; I'm content just to see you once in a while."