Mo Jingshen knew that Ji Nuan would be more sensible in this environment, but she would act appropriately .

Since she did not wish to create trouble for others, he did not say more . He only gently pinched her little drowsy-eyed face: “Go wash up and eat something . ”

At this moment, someone called for him from outside . The person seemed to be shouting, “Mr . Mo . ” He took another glance at Ji Nuan and saw that Ji Nuan had already gone to take the toothbrush and toothpaste Feng Ling had prepared for her . He then turned and headed out .

Ji Nuan stepped out of the compartment and was facing the gra.s.s patch by the side as she brushed her teeth . All of a sudden, she heard an earth-shattering boom from the forest . The sound was deafening loud, and her hand trembled from fright .

Mo Jingshen had just brought over a bowl of porridge for her . Hearing the noise, he placed the bowl in his hands down and headed toward the forest .

Ji Nuan wanted to call him back, but the toothbrush was still in her mouth . Her lips were also covered in white foam . She hurriedly gurgled, but by the time she turned, Mo Jingshen was far away .

“Mrs . Mo, you shouldn't go . ” Feng Ling saw that Ji Nuan was about to follow and quickly approached to press her shoulder back . “A landmine in the forest was triggered . There'll be several more successive explosions . You don't have to pay it any mind . ”

“Then why did they go?” Ji Nuan felt that Mo Jingshen's earlier expression had turned heavy abruptly . Something must have happened .

Following which, she saw more than twenty people rush out from the base and into the forest . They were all dressed in the same black attire, armed with knives and guns . Their expressions were stern, and the people in front were even wearing bulletproof vests and carrying riot s.h.i.+elds . This scene appeared just as serious and nerve-wracking as when they were at the camp yesterday .

Nan Heng had already disappeared . The man leading those people was currently issuing orders .

Ji Nuan asked, “Did something happen? Last night, I heard that their leader, the one named Aqib, had escaped?”

“He escaped, but he won't be able to leave the forest . ” Feng Ling tried her best to avoid hiding things from Ji Nuan, in case her thoughts wandered too far . She said, “We didn't expect Aqib to be so scheming . His people had taken away eight children from the village on the other side of the Tonlé Sap Lake and locked them near a landmine area at the back of the forest . Right now, they are unable to escape and are using the innocent lives of those children as a threat . They're requesting that we allow them to escape safely from the forest; otherwise, those children will…”

“Eight children?” Ji Nuan knitted her brows .

“Yes, those children are all below the age of six . They've already been there for several days . For now, we're not sure how they're faring . Earlier, Nan Heng sent news over . Apparently one of the children ran into the landmine area to escape, causing the whole area to blow up . ”

“And that child?”

“…he's dead . ” Feng Ling's voice turned heavy . “One has pa.s.sed away . There are still seven…”

They were children below the ages of six . Exactly how insane were these people; they had actually captured so many children to be used as their escape plan!

This was a group of innocent children who had been implicated because of their conflict with Aqib and his people . They indeed had the responsibility to save those children .

As Ji Nuan was deep in her thoughts, Mo Jingshen returned . His gaze landed on Feng Ling before moving onto Ji Nuan . “Go and have a bite after you're done was.h.i.+ng up . ”

Seeing his expression, Ji Nuan said, “You're going in with them?”

“En . ”

“But you're still wounded! You shouldn't be moving around so much! Besides, there's still Nan Heng and the other people from the base . With the people Office Entes brought, it should be more than enough . There's no need for you to—”

“Aqib's target is me . ”

Ji Nuan's words immediately got stuck in her throat . She wanted to speak, but they were already out of time . He indicated for Feng Ling to bring Ji Nuan back into the warehouse compartment .

Ji Nuan's voice tightened: “Your wounds—”

Mo Jingshen glanced at her . “If we waste any more time, those children will be losing their lives . ”

Ji Nuan recalled the thunderous noise that she heard earlier . At the thought of how that innocent child had been caught in the explosion alive, she felt as though the blood in her body had frozen .

It was slightly difficult to breathe .

Although she knew that those innocent children had been implicated because of them, and she understood that Mo Jingshen could not stand not doing anything about it .

But a selfish corner of her heart wished she was able to speak up, to beg for him not to leave .

After faltering for a moment, Ji Nuan spoke, “I'll go with you…”

“You stay here,” He firmly cut her off . “Feng Ling, watch her . ”

“But in your state, if I accompany you, I might be able to…”

“Stay here obediently . You're not allowed to go anywhere . ”

His few words were sterner than ever . Mo Jingshen watched Ji Nuan expressionlessly, as though issuing an order .

Ji Nuan stood in her position, motionless .

Mo Jingshen gave Feng Ling a look, and Feng Ling immediately tugged on Ji Nuan's hand .

Ji Nuan opened her mouth to speak up but eventually could only close it . She was unable to say anything .

Mo Jingshen turned and headed in the direction of those men . After walking for several steps, he suddenly inclined his head to the side to say: “Stay here obediently . Don't get injured . ”

More than an hour had pa.s.sed since Mo Jingshen left with the rest on the helicopter .

Successive explosions could be heard . She wasn't sure if it was because a landmine had been stepped on, or if someone had fired a gun .

In this place, Ji Nuan could only hear all sorts of rumbling noises from the forest but was completely unaware of what exactly occurred .

She could not stop herself from running out of the warehouse . She stared at the forest . Feng Ling was also quieter . She did not comfort or nag at her like she usually did . The ambush Aqib had prepared wasn't one made with people but with a ground full of landmines . No matter how capable a person was, it would be difficult to overcome such a dangerous threat .

Ji Nuan was most worried about Mo Jingshen . For Feng Ling, aside from Mr . Mo, there was also Nan Heng and the brothers who had gone through thick and thin with her .

Ji Nuan recalled last night before they went to bed; when Mo Jingshen helped her adjust the electric fan onto the lowest setting, as he straightened his back, the pain had caused his body to tremble . He was almost unable to stand firm .

With his state, even if he went in, how would he be able to save those children?

She suddenly turned to Feng Ling . “The person you care most about is inside . Don't you wish you could be inside with him, even if you were to both lose your lives, it's much better than waiting outside alone with worry . ”

Feng Ling faltered . Clearly, Ji Nuan's words had hit a sensitive spot in her heart . However, she still replied indifferently, “Mr . Mo has given his orders . I have to watch you . You're not allowed to go anywhere . ”

Ji Nuan stared at the small helicopter parked not far away . She then glanced at the key hung around Feng Ling's waist . All of a sudden, she smiled and spoke meaningfully, “I'm quite good at driving; I'm flexible with controlling directions . I heard that piloting these sorts of helicopters isn't as complicated as piloting an aircraft . You say, will I be able to operate that?”

“Mrs . Mo, don't be rash . ”

“Feng Ling, my man is in there . ”

“You can't . ”

“Your man is also in there . ”

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