rebirth against the times

Back at the hotel, Bai Shuo immediately called everyone together and told everyone about what happened before. He also told everyone that he felt that Xie Ning was very extraordinary. He seemed to be honest and harmless when getting along with others, but he was actually cruel and ruthless in doing things.

It would be very scary for such a person to become an opponent. But what Bai Shuo is most worried about is not knowing whether this Xie Ning has anything to do with the matter they are investigating. If there is a connection, it will be a very difficult matter.

At this time, Bai Shuo stopped at Anna. He thought of Anna's unusually nervous state when he was at Xie Ning's place before, and asked her why.

Anna replied: "The man in a cloak who came in later was extremely dangerous. His combat power should be greater than mine and Zhao Yong."

Bai Shuo was a little shocked. Needless to say, Zhao Yong knew very well what level Anna was. If the opponent was still above Anna, he would be considered an extremely powerful person.

"So sure? There is such a person beside Xie Ning?"

"I'm not sure, but the sharp aura on his body was something I only felt when I fought with Zhu Sui'an." Anna explained.

Bai Shuo's heart tightened. He knew Zhu Sui'an's power even more clearly. China's well-deserved military king, the leader of China's top special forces team, could kill the enemy's commander alone among thousands of troops...

"What! Is that person as strong as Zhu Sui'an?" Zhao Yong couldn't hold himself back anymore. He also understood how strong Zhu Sui'an was.

Seeing the reactions of Bai Shuo and Zhao Yong, although others didn't know Zhu Sui'an very well, they all understood that this cloaked man should be very powerful. Indeed, if Xie Ning and Man Lin's father are related,

, which makes the whole thing more difficult and complicated.

"How do you think we should respond next?" Bai Shuo asked everyone.

Li Fei suggested: "We are not familiar with the place here, and there seem to be many uncertain factors at present. Shouldn't we be more cautious?"

But Niu Er was not ambiguous at all: "Boss, I will do whatever you say, Niu Er, I'm afraid he will be a jerk..."

Before Niu Er could finish speaking, Cao An pulled Niu Er aside and said, "You know what you're talking about, so stop yelling. I think this matter needs to be carefully studied and a plan can be worked out."

Everyone was silent for a while, and Zhong Pengcheng suddenly suggested to Bai Shuo: "The current situation is a bit complicated and has exceeded our previous expectations. Can we ask Mr. Nangong for his opinion?"

"Yeah! That's right." Bai Shuo's eyes lit up and he immediately dialed Nangong Ming's phone number. On the phone, Bai Shuo was going to Huai'an County - Man Lin was missing - to rescue Man Lin - Man Lin's father's condition was unknown - La

The adventure in Liangzhen - Xie Ning, the man in the cloak and other situations were explained to Nangong Ming in detail. In some places, under Nangong Ming's questioning, Bai Shuo repeated it and explained it in more detail.

After Bai Shuo finished speaking, Nangong Ming thought for a while and said: "Shuo'er, some things are confusing to the authorities but clear to onlookers. You must have been distracted by the chaotic situations that have followed one after another these days. In fact, Jingxin

If you look through these things, you will find answers to many questions."

Just as Bai Shuo was about to say something, Nangong Ming continued: "Time is tight and I don't allow you to think about it slowly any longer. I'll just give you some tips."

"Well, Uncle Ming, tell me quickly, we are all listening." Bai Shuo simply turned on the phone hands-free, so as not to have to send a message to everyone later.

Nangong Ming: "As for what Xie Ning did in Laliang Town, I dare to say that he did not suffer the loss of the locals as he said, so he took action to teach him a lesson. This matter was originally planned and premeditated.

Such a grand plan requires a lot of long-term investigation, analysis, and planning, and it also requires the cooperation of a large number of people. How can it be done just by improvising?"

"Have you ever thought about this whole thing? How did the locals know about the patented technology? Who did the work on the wife of the businessman named Dong? The salesman from the technology company was originally pretending to directly acquire Dong.

The merchant left the goods, and who cooperated with him to complete the subsequent series of plans?"

Before Uncle Ming finished speaking, Bai Shuo suddenly woke up: "Yes, this series of plans were completed with the cooperation of those 'smart' locals!" After saying that, Bai Shuo seemed to have thought of something.

There was a hint of panic in his eyes.

"Could it be a coincidence that Xie Ning took advantage of the local people's hearts and lured them into the situation?" Cao An asked from the side.

Nangong Ming heard Cao An's loud voice and sneered: "Once is a coincidence, two or three times will it be a coincidence? And is there such a perfect coincidence?"

Zhong Pengcheng also suddenly understood the truth of the matter: "Some local people are supporting and cooperating with Xie Ning, or Xie Ning has colluded with some local forces."

Nangong Ming laughed "hehe" twice: "What kind of power is this Laliang Town?"

"La'an...yes, it's La'an." Cao An said.

Bai Shuo: "Uncle Ming, are you saying that Xie Ning has been colluding with La'an and his gang for a long time?"

Nangong Ming: "I dare to say that the spice incident in Laliang is by no means Xie Ning's ultimate goal. It should be just a part of his larger plan. If combined with what Man Lin said, this Xie Ning has been to Nan'an Town to find someone before.

His dad, I think the matter is very clear. The matter of Man Lin’s dad must be related to Xie Ning. It can be said that the whole thing is a premeditated and purposeful incident planned by Xie Ning and La’an forces in collusion.”

"Uncle Ming, what should we do now?" Bai Shuo asked.

Nangong Ming thought for a while and said: "I still don't know what kind of plan the other party has. I can only rely on you to understand and investigate this on your own. But I think we must pay attention to a few links now. One is the relationship between Xie Ning and La'an.

What is the relationship between them, and who is in charge? The second thing is to pay attention to whether there is any connection between the riots in Huai'an County and the incident of Manlin's father. If they are independent incidents that are unrelated to each other, then so be it. But if

If there is some connection between the two things, then this matter may be complicated, and it may be an event beyond your cognition."

"An event beyond the scope of our knowledge? What could it be?" Bai Shuo asked doubtfully.

Nangong Ming: "Well... I'm thousands of miles away, so it's hard for me to make specific judgments. In short, you have to be careful and don't act blindly. Even if you have any plans, you must consider the backup plan."

After hanging up the phone, Manlin became even more anxious. She originally thought that the people in La'an wanted to coerce her father into making concessions on certain things, but now it seems that the matter is more complicated, and the forces involved behind it are also

It’s not just La’an.

After everyone comforted Man Lin, Bai Shuo and everyone discussed: If Xie Ning really has any connection with this matter, then with the inextricable connections between Xie Ning and the locals, even if Bai Shuo and others stay

This town may not be absolutely safe. We still don’t know what the other party’s purpose is. The clues and information currently available are complicated and it is impossible to analyze an accurate result for the time being. However, no matter how complicated the situation is, we will go on this trip

There is always only one target, and that is Man Lin's father. Now that we know that Man Lin's father is probably in the mountains, why not cut through the mess quickly and just identify the target.

In the end, Bai Shuo plans to go to the mountains to explore early tomorrow morning under the leadership of the old farmer. However, he only plans to take Anna, Cao An, Zhao Yong, Niu Er, and Man Lin up the mountain, while the others will settle down in the hotel for the time being.

It's good to have someone to take care of anything. After the discussion, everyone went separately to prepare. Especially when going up the mountain tomorrow, we don't know what kind of situation we will encounter, and we don't know how long this trip will take, so we prepare more luggage.

It is very necessary. Of course, it is safest to leave these matters to Cao An and Xiao Lin.

As night falls, Laliang Town takes on a different look. To say that the night in Laliang Town is a little different from that in Nan'an Town, because Laliang Town is located between large and small hills, except for the area where the population of the town is concentrated.

, the surrounding area looks extraordinarily deep, as if this small town is in the vast sky, a paradise in the chaos.

In stark contrast to the deathly silence all around, there is the excitement in the small town. Laliang Town can also be regarded as a large town in the south of Bagui. Although the economy is not developed, there are 40,000 to 50,000 people living here permanently. At night

After arriving, a night market actually opened in the town. Some people who had worked hard all day wandered around leisurely, some watched social operas, and some gathered in twos and threes in the tavern to talk about the day's harvest. Children also started doing

They played games or chased each other in the town, which was full of people.

At this moment, Xue Manlin was sitting by the window, looking at the lively scene outside but unable to arouse the slightest interest.

"Let's go out for a walk too." Bai Shuo knew that Man Lin was worried about her father, but Cao An, Xiao Lin and others had gone out to buy things for tomorrow's trip. He couldn't bear to let her stay alone in the room, so he was going to take her out.

Relax your mind.

Man Lin turned around and looked at Bai Shuo, who nodded slightly and squeezed out a smile. It must be said that even if she smiled very reluctantly, Man Lin's smile could still give people a feeling of relaxation and joy.

Walking on the streets of the small town, Bai Shuo wanted to distract Man Lin as much as possible and started to ramble on.

After walking for a while, Manlin suddenly stopped and said to Bai Shuo: "Brother Bai Shuo, I know you care about me. Don't worry, although I can't help but worry about my dad's safety, I know how to regulate my emotions.

, I also know that there is no point in worrying. I am really grateful to you and everyone for everything you have done for me. No matter what the situation will be in the future, I will be fine. Brother Bai Shuo, thank you..."

Hearing this, Bai Shuo was still relieved. Looking at Man Lin's cute and cute appearance, Bai Shuo couldn't help but stretched out his hand and rubbed her head and said: "Don't worry, Man Lin. I promise you, no matter what the other party is."

Whoever it is, for whatever purpose, I will definitely try my best to rescue your dad, and I will never put you in any danger. No matter what happens in the future, I will always be your strongest support."

Manlin looked at Bai Shuo blankly, and once showed her iconic smile: "Well, I believe in you, brother Bai Shuo. Don't worry, I will cheer up. I also believe that my dad will be fine."

"Hmm...it smells so good..." Manlin suddenly asked as she heard a tempting fragrance, which seemed to come from a street food stall.

"Silly girl, you must be hungry. You haven't eaten much today." Bai Shuo said with a smile.

"Hmm..." Manlin nodded.

Bai Shuo pulled Man Lin and followed the scent to a food stall not far away. It turned out to be the smell of a white flat noodle-like thing being fried.

"What is this?" Bai Shuo asked doubtfully.

"Well, it's fried rice noodles. We also have them there, but they don't smell as fragrant."

"I think you are hungry, hehe," Bai Shuo said as he asked the boss to get two portions of fried noodles.

I saw the boss neatly put a pinch of rice flour into the pot and stir-fried it. The flour was stir-fried in oil over an open flame, and green vegetables and other ingredients were added, exuding the mellow aroma of rice and the fried flavor. Soon, two bowls were ordered.

Fried noodles that greatly increase people's appetite are presented in front of them.

Bai Shuo and Man Lin sat down to eat with the bowls in hand. They felt that the fried rice noodles were rich in oil but not greasy, smooth and refreshing, and had a pleasant fragrance. It was indeed very unique. However, Man Lin was obviously hungry, and Bai Shuo had just just

After a few bites, she had already finished the entire bowl of fried noodles.

"Oh, you two are actually eating here. What a good thing. Come and get me a bowl."

Cao An emerged from nowhere, carrying two large bags of things in his hands, which were obviously things prepared for going up the mountain. Cao An was followed closely by Xiao Lin, Anna and Zhao Yong.

"Hey, you guys are in luck. The fried noodles here are indeed quite unique. Would you like to have a bowl?" Bai Shuo greeted everyone.

"Okay, okay..." Cao An didn't care about the others, put down the things in his hands, ran to the boss first and asked for a bowl, and then watched the boss's whole frying process with his eyes wide open, with a posture that seemed

I want to taste it before it comes out of the pot.

After Bai Shuo's greeting, Zhao Yong and Xiao Lin each asked for a bowl, but Anna didn't want to eat it, so she took the food and went back to the hotel alone without waiting for everyone.

At this time, Cao An, who had already begun to eat fried noodles, asked Bai Shuo with his mouth rumbling: "Brother Shuo, is Anna angry?"

"Huh? Why are you angry? What did you do to offend her just now?"

Cao An shook his head, swallowed a big mouthful of fried rice noodles and said, "Brother Shuo, you are so stupid. What can we do to make her angry? She is probably angry with you."

"Why are you angry with me? I wasn't even with her just now." Bai Shuo asked in surprise.

Cao An had already finished the whole bowl of fried noodles at this time. He put the bowl on the table, pulled out a paper towel and wiped his mouth while saying: "Hey, isn't it because you are not with her..." After that, he said again

Bai Shuo motioned to look towards Man Lin...