CHAPTER 436: CHAPTER 436: YOUR EYES ARE ON THE BACK OF YOUR HEAD

Seeing that they had communicated well, Yunyi started to pack up her things. "Alright, remember to come back in three days to have your dressing changed."

Qiao Shaoguo glanced at Huo Jingrui before he and Xiaoliu left together.

Once outside the clinic’s door, he deliberately scolded, "You’re a grown man, yet still so impetuous! The end of the year is busy enough as it is, and it’s a critical time. But look at you, getting injured right now."

Xiaoliu was quite frustrated. "Qiao Tuan, I didn’t want this to happen either, but I just happened to run into trouble. What could I do?"

Qiao Shaoguo glared at Xiaoliu. "Are your eyes on the back of your head?"

After that, visibly irritated, he clasped his hands behind his back and strode off.

He didn’t have time to waste words here with this mindless fellow. He had to go to the foot of the mountain to meet the comrades from the armed forces department.

He went to the county, found the head of the armed forces department, and delivered the letter Huo Jingrui had written. They immediately made arrangements. By now, officers from the Public Security Bureau had been fully mobilized, implementing controls and conducting inspections throughout the county seat.

This meant those lurking in the shadows would also get word. He and Huo Jingrui both feared these people might resort to desperate measures, as they were utterly unscrupulous.

No sooner had he entered his office than the phone rang. "Hello, this is Hua’an Farm Reclamation. Who am I speaking to?"

The voice on the other end was urgent. "Chief Qiao, we just received an urgent notification from the city. Three children of high-ranking officials in the city have been kidnapped, and the clues we’ve traced lead to our county.

The county is currently conducting a search, and your Hua’an Farm Reclamation also needs to conduct an overnight search."

Qiao Shaoguo didn’t need much explanation to understand the gravity of the situation, especially since they had just met at the Public Security Bureau. But hearing that children had been kidnapped enraged him. The criminals’ ruthless tactics, using innocent children as pawns, made him slam his hand on the table.

The teacup on the edge of the table clattered to the floor from the impact—a testament to his fury. "Alright, I understand," he said grimly.

The situation was becoming increasingly complicated. He had been somewhat reassured knowing that the armed forces department was coming to help, but now he wasn’t so sure.

It was very likely those people were heading this way with the children, especially since this group was after the items hidden deep in the mountains. After suffering so many losses, they naturally wouldn’t give up so easily.

No sooner had he hung up the phone than Deputy Chief Geng approached. "Chief Qiao, you’re back. What’s the plan?"

Two-thirds of the members of the Agricultural Reclamation Group’s security team were military veterans. Fearing that his trip to the county seat might not go smoothly, Qiao Shaoguo had confided in Deputy Chief Geng, instructing him to keep a close watch on the personnel within the Group.

To be on the safe side, Deputy Chief Geng had even extended his precautions to include Chief Song, who was still recovering.

Huo Jingrui quickly reached the Agricultural Reclamation Group headquarters via a roundabout route. He hadn’t taken the normal roads at all; instead, he’d jumped out of Yunyi’s window and cut through the backyards of other houses to reach the foot of the mountain.

When he arrived, Qiao Shaoguo had not yet shown up.

According to the agreed time, the people from the armed forces department should also be arriving soon.

He strained his ears, listening for any movement on the mountain. After a good while, he finally heard a sound.

He shinned up a nearby tree, finding an excellent vantage point overlooking the direction of the sound.

As the figures drew closer and he recognized them as his own people, he quickly slid down the tree. "Minister Kang, why did you come yourself?"

Minister Kang, upon seeing Huo Jingrui, said, "With everyone fully mobilized, after reading your letter, I agree with your speculation. The Agricultural Reclamation Group and the forest farm may very well become their last escape routes, not only for hiding but also for securing their basic needs."