"Remember what I told you. Once you join Da Xiong's team, try to hide your true intentions. Wait for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow!" Zhang Shaohua cautioned.
After the failed poisoning attempt last time, Zhang Shaohua knew that Zhou Yu and Da Xiong would be wary of him.
That's why he brought Ouyang Feng into the picture.
Ouyang Feng was seen by others as nothing more than Zhang Shaohua's lackey, posing no threat.
Having Ouyang Feng feign allegiance and infiltrate Da Xiong's team would be twice as effective with half the effort.
Ouyang Feng looked at Zhang Shaohua's expression, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded forcefully.
At this point, he had no way back.
What else could he do but obey Zhang Shaohua?
Zhang Shaohua smiled with satisfaction, clapped Ouyang Feng on the shoulder, and said with feigned emotion, "After all, we've been a team for quite some time."
"Don't worry, if you handle this well, you'll be handsomely rewarded!"
Zhang Shaohua had never shortchanged Ouyang Feng in this regard.
His promises were always kept.
Yet, Ouyang Feng wished he had never gotten involved.
Having followed Zhang Shaohua for a while, Ouyang Feng realized that Zhang Shaohua was far more complex than he appeared on the surface.
It seemed that the recent incidents of poisoning the water tank and the unknown creatures were all connected to Zhang Shaohua.
Ouyang Feng couldn't help but suspect that Zhang Shaohua's intention in sending him to join Da Xiong's team was not merely to prank Da Xiong...
Now, Ouyang Feng feared what would happen if Zhang Shaohua had ulterior motives that dragged him down.
In that case, he could very well become a prime suspect for the Dragon Group.
"Ouyang Feng, what are you thinking about?" Zhang Shaohua suddenly asked.
Ouyang Feng snapped back to attention, quickly shaking his head, "Nothing, just thinking about how to operate once I join the team without arousing their suspicion."
After all, for Ouyang Feng to go far, he had to remain in the Dragon Group and successfully pass the assessment to become a formal member.
Otherwise, no matter how good his relationship with Zhang Shaohua was.
If Zhang Shaohua advanced further into the Dragon Group in the future, while he did not.
Zhang Shaohua would eventually abandon him!
Therefore, Ouyang Feng had to find a way to distance himself from this plot to harm Da Xiong.
"Suspicion is inevitable, given how well-known our relationship is."
"However, you don't need to worry too much. As long as they don't catch you in the act, they won't dare to make things difficult for you, considering the Zhang family's influence," Zhang Shaohua advised.
Ouyang Feng was currently deceiving Da Xiong by exploiting his panic.
Da Xiong's vigilance towards Ouyang Feng had not diminished at all.
If anything happened after they joined the team, Da Xiong would undoubtedly suspect Ouyang Feng first.
This was unavoidable.
Ouyang Feng nodded, his expression quite solemn.
"Alright, it's getting late. You should go back now," Zhang Shaohua said calmly, glancing at the time.
Only then did Ouyang Feng leave.
Meanwhile, Da Xiong had already announced to his team members that Ouyang Feng would be joining them for the next mission.
The other team members were stunned.
They poked Da Xiong's forehead, exclaiming in surprise, "Da Xiong, are you delirious from a fever?"
Da Xiong was immediately taken aback.
He wanted to retort, but he realized his behavior was indeed quite abnormal.
So he remained silent.
"Who do you think Ouyang Feng is? He's Zhang Shaohua's henchman!"
"Letting him into our team will surely bring trouble!"
Another team member said helplessly, trying to persuade Da Xiong to abandon the idea of accepting Ouyang Feng.
But Da Xiong was determined to find out how Zhang Shaohua intended to harm Zhou Yu.
So he shook his head and said, "I've interacted with Ouyang Feng. He's not as cunning as Zhang Shaohua."
"Mainly, Ouyang Feng gave me a hint that Zhang Shaohua is planning something big lately. I want to know the specifics. In exchange, I have to let him join our team."
Towards the end, Da Xiong spoke with some apology.
After all, getting information from Ouyang Feng was his own business.
But bringing Ouyang Feng into the team would endanger the entire team!
Strictly speaking, this was unfair to others.
The team members fell silent after Da Xiong explained the cause and effect.
A moment later, one of the members patted Da Xiong on the shoulder, expressing agreement.
"I think Da Xiong is doing the right thing. Besides, Ouyang Feng is just one person. Once he's in our team, he'll be under surveillance. What storm can he stir up?"
"More importantly, I care about Dr. Zhou's safety."
Everyone understood Da Xiong's intentions.
After all, Da Xiong was such a loyal and righteous person!
Even though they knew Ouyang Feng's move was likely a trick.
They had no choice but to fall for it.
"Thank you, everyone. For the next mission, I'll need you all to keep an eye on Ouyang Feng. I'm afraid he might cause trouble," Da Xiong said immediately.
The others nodded and comforted Da Xiong.
Zhou Yu was unaware of the conversation happening with Da Xiong.
Otherwise, he would have beaten Da Xiong to a pulp.
What was Zhou Yu's ability?
What was Da Xiong's ability?
Zhou Yu didn't need Da Xiong to protect him, and he disdained the so-called evil arts mentioned by Ouyang Feng.
If Da Xiong had said even a word, Ouyang Feng wouldn't have succeeded.
Unfortunately, although Da Xiong respected Zhou Yu, he was also quite afraid of him.
He didn't dare say much, only planning to investigate privately.
The next day.
During the midday break.
Da Xiong and Zhou Yu sat under the shade of a tree, eating lunch.
Zhao Ruyue knelt beside them with a smile, recounting many interesting stories from the medical team.
Zhao Ruyue had promised to bring lunch yesterday, and she had indeed come today.
And the lunch was very generous!
It was fortunate that everyone else had gone to the cafeteria to eat; otherwise, seeing this scene would have undoubtedly caused immense envy.
After finishing his lunch, Da Xiong pushed his lunchbox forward and stood up to continue his training.
Watching Da Xiong's dejected back.
Zhao Ruyue couldn't help but say, "This child, after only one day, why does he look so troubled?"
Zhou Yu glanced over, shrugged, and said, "Don't look at me. I'm not inside his head. He's been like this since this morning."
Zhao Ruyue pondered.
While tidying up the lunchboxes, she said, "Could something have happened at home? I heard the Yang family is having a difficult time."
Zhou Yu smiled, "Later, I'll go ask Elder Lin. I'm only responsible for teaching him; the rest is not my concern."
Zhao Ruyue playfully chided Zhou Yu, knowing he was only saying that.
He would definitely not want Da Xiong to suffer.