Chapter 1346
says we were blinded by lard before.
Xiao Muyang was so excited that he danced around, which aggravated his wound and made him wince in pain.
"And those wolves! Captain Luo's legs are so fast, they're practically blurry! One kick each, they're all flying and piled up on a tree! That's awesome!"
Xie Feiyu added from the side, his face full of admiration.
Hearing their description, the crowd gathered at the door was stunned, their mouths agape.
"Kicked a tiger away?! Really?!"
"Killed two tigers with a single palm strike?!"
Is...is this even human?
"My God! I should have risked my life to climb over the wall and go outside to take a look! I missed an epic battle!"
"Captain Luo's strength is truly terrifying! Unfathomable!"
The crowd was abuzz with discussion, their words filled with awe and respect for Luo Fei's formidable strength, while also expressing deep regret for not having witnessed the spectacular fight firsthand.
After chatting for a while, everyone saw that the three of them were indeed exhausted and had injuries, so they gradually dispersed to let them rest.
After closing the dormitory door, only Long Yuxuan, Xiao Muyang, and Xie Feiyu remained in the room. The previous excitement and agitation gradually subsided, and a deeper worry surfaced in their hearts.
Xiao Muyang slumped onto the bed, speaking with a worried expression.
"Yu Xuan, Fei Yu, you heard what Captain Luo said before he left."
He said that once the tiger matter is resolved, if he doesn't have to go to jail, he'll... he'll arrange a plane to take us away. What... what are we supposed to do?
Xie Feiyu also frowned and looked at Long Yuxuan.
"Yes, I heard that too. Yuxuan, what do you think... should we leave or not?"
Looking at the confused and reluctant eyes of his two companions, Long Yuxuan scoffed, his tone tinged with disdain.
"Go? Where to go? Are you two out of your minds?"
Can't you even see that?
He lowered his voice and analyzed.
"Does Captain Luo really want to let us go?"
If he really wanted us to leave, he wouldn't have resorted to so many tricks when we submitted our resignations, like blocking the signal or making us feed snakes and tigers in the primeval forest!
Why did he go through all that trouble, and even save us at the crucial moment?
He paused, looked at the two who seemed to understand, and continued.
"He's giving us a way out! He's also trying to establish his authority!"
He wanted us to know clearly and plainly that without him, Luo Fei, and without the Heavenly Secrets Group, we were nothing! We couldn't even leave this forest!
He saved us so that we would be grateful and willingly stay!
"If we are still ungrateful now and actually go along with him, saying things like 'Thank you, Captain Luo, we're leaving now,' then we'd be incredibly shameless!"
I bet if we actually agreed, Captain Luo wouldn't say anything on the surface, and might even arrange a plane to take us away, but afterwards… we, and our families, would definitely not have a good time! Do you think the National Security Bureau and the Divine Bow Bureau are so easy to get in and out of?
Xiao Muyang and Xie Feiyu were stunned. After thinking about it carefully, they realized that it made perfect sense!
"Then... what should we do?"
Xiao Muyang asked hurriedly.
A sly glint flashed in Long Yuxuan's eyes, and he chuckled.
"What to do? Of course, you have to stay shamelessly! Not only do you have to stay, but you also have to act like you're crying and regretting your actions, and lower your stance to the lowest possible level!"
I reckon Captain Luo will be looking for us soon. When he does, he'll definitely put on a stern face and say he's already arranged a flight, and we should get lost.
"At this moment, we must seize the opportunity, rush up to him, hug his leg, and beg him to give us another chance!"
We must publicly declare that we were blinded by greed before, and now we know how good the Heavenly Secrets Group is, and we know the glory of serving our country!
We need to speak with great emotion, even letting snot and tears stream down our faces! Make everyone believe we are genuinely repentant!
"This way, Captain Luo would have a way out and could 'reluctantly' keep us."
And we saved face, and more importantly, we were able to stay!
This saves face for both sides!
After listening to Long Yuxuan's analysis, Xiao Muyang and Xie Feiyu suddenly understood, as if enlightened!
"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant, Yu Xuan!"
Xiao Muyang gave a thumbs up.
"That's a really quick mind!"
"So that's how it is! I understand now! It's about cooperating with Captain Luo to finish this charade!"
Xie Feiyu slapped his thigh excitedly.
Xiao Muyang thought for a moment, then asked with some concern.
"What if... one of the three of us doesn't cooperate, doesn't act well, or Captain Luo is determined to get rid of us?"
Long Yuxuan sneered, his eyes filled with a hint of lingering fear and determination.
"Not cooperating?"
"Then why don't you try having Captain Luo's helicopter fly halfway down the mountain and, due to 'mechanical failure,' accidentally 'drop' that uncooperative person off several thousand meters in the air? Don't forget where we are! And who are we dealing with!"
These words sent a chill down Xiao Muyang and Xie Feiyu's spines. They quickly expressed their full cooperation and said they would have no ulterior motives.
As Long Yuxuan had predicted.
The next morning, just as the three men's injuries had mostly healed thanks to the rapid healing ability and the base's special medicine, and they were having a belated breakfast in the canteen, Luo Fei, along with Jiang Qinqin and two members of the special case team, walked straight to their table.
All the members of the Tianji Group and the Special Case Group who were eating in the canteen stopped what they were doing and focused their attention on it.
Luo Fei, his face expressionless, looked at the three people who were engrossed in eating their porridge and got straight to the point.
"Long Yuxuan, Xie Feiyu, Xiao Muyang. Regarding the incident of killing the protected animal last night, the higher-ups have already reached a conclusion. Given that there were extenuating circumstances, and it was deemed an emergency avoidance and legitimate self-defense, no further action will be taken."
Upon hearing this, the three immediately put down their bowls and chopsticks, stood up, and adopted a respectful listening posture.
Luo Fei continued.
"Also, the helicopter that will take you away has been arranged and will arrive at the airport in an hour. Hurry up and pack your personal belongings and get ready to leave."
It's here! Just as Long Yuxuan predicted!
The moment Luo Fei finished speaking, Long Yuxuan, Xiao Muyang, and Xie Feiyu exchanged a quick glance, their eyes filled with the determination of "just as I thought" and "to proceed according to plan!"
The next second, something happened that left everyone in the cafeteria speechless!
Long Yuxuan took the initiative, rushing forward and, before Luo Fei could react, he pounced on the ground and grabbed Luo Fei's leg tightly!
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Muyang and Xie Feiyu followed suit, rushing forward one on each side to hug Luo Fei's other two legs!
"Captain Luo! No! We won't leave! We were wrong! We really know we were wrong!"
Long Yuxuan looked up, tears streaming down his face, his voice filled with genuine emotion. Snot and tears flowed down his face instantly, and his voice was choked with sobs, almost a wail.
"What we said before about not being capable enough and being afraid of holding back, or about not feeling well, were all excuses! We were so ignorant! We were bastards! We shouldn't have left the Heavenly Secrets Group! Please! Give us another chance!" Xiao Muyang also hugged Luo Fei's leg tightly, crying and pleading with snot and tears streaming down his face.
"Captain Luo! We were born into the Heavenly Secrets Group, and we will die for it! We are willing to give our lives for the National Security Bureau, the Divine Bow Bureau, and the Great Xia! Please don't send us away!"
Xie Feiyu expressed deep remorse.
"Captain Luo! I lied to you before and said I had hemorrhoid surgery! I'm not human! I lied to you! After what happened last night, I realized that being able to join the Heavenly Secrets Group is the greatest honor of my life! I don't want to leave!"
I want to stay, to train with you, with everyone, to grow stronger together, and to serve our country! Please give me a chance to redeem myself!
The three of them cried so miserably, their faces covered in tears and snot, clinging tightly to Luo Fei's legs, as if they would cry themselves to death on the spot if Luo Fei insisted on sending them away.
This sudden turn of events silenced the entire cafeteria.
Everyone watched this dramatic scene with varying expressions.
There was surprise, there was astonishment, and there was also... being moved.
Several seconds passed before one of the members of the Heavenly Secrets Group spoke up in a low voice.
"Captain Luo... how about... we give them another chance? I think they genuinely know they were wrong."
"Yes, Captain Luo, it is a great virtue to admit your mistakes and correct them."
They had a tough time last night too, and the fact that they managed to team up and take down a tiger and a bear shows they had both strength and courage.
Another team member echoed this.
"Although they were quite annoying before, now... they look rather pitiful."
One of the female team members said in a low voice.
"Captain Luo, let them stay! After this lesson, they definitely won't dare to use spikes again! Besides, their superpowers are definitely worth training!"
Team members who had witnessed their abilities before also spoke up in their defense.
Luo Fei stood there, letting the three of them cling to his legs and wail. His face was expressionless, but his gaze swept over Jiang Qinqin, the deputy group leader standing to the side, as if seeking her opinion.
Jiang Qinqin looked at the three people crying on the ground, completely losing their composure, and then at the sympathetic and comforting gazes of the surrounding team members. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded to Luo Fei and said clearly.
"Captain Luo, I think that Long Yuxuan, Xie Feiyu, and Xiao Muyang have truly realized their mistakes this time, and their attitude is very sincere."
They are young after all, and it's inevitable that they'll make mistakes. Since they're willing to stay and serve their country, perhaps... we should give them another chance to redeem themselves?
As Jiang Qinqin finished speaking, all eyes in the cafeteria focused on Luo Fei, awaiting his final decision. Long Yuxuan and the other two, clinging to Luo Fei's legs, held their breath, their eyes brimming with tears as they looked up at him, appearing utterly pitiful.
Luo Fei's face remained expressionless. He looked down at the three "koalas" hanging on his legs, then glanced around at the pleading team members, and finally met Jiang Qinqin's calm gaze for a moment.
He remained silent for a few seconds, but those few seconds felt like an eternity to Long Yuxuan and the other two.
Finally, Luo Fei sighed softly, a sigh that seemed to carry a hint of helplessness, yet also seemed to have been expected all along.
He shifted his legs, which were being held tightly, and his tone was unreadable.
"Alright, all of you, get up! What kind of behavior is this, crying and sobbing like this! We, the Heavenly Secrets Group, don't take cowards!"
These words sounded like a reprimand, but to Long Yuxuan and the other two, they were like heavenly music!
It's done! Captain Luo has given in!
The three were overjoyed, but dared not show it on their faces. Instead, they hugged Luo Fei's legs even tighter and cried out in a sobbing voice.
"Captain Luo! We're not cowards! We'll definitely be tough guys from now on!"
"Yes! The toughest of tough guys!"
"We'll do anything you want as long as you let us stay!"
Luo Fei's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. He forcefully freed his legs from the three people's "embrace," straightened his wrinkled trouser legs, and said in a deep voice.
"Stand still, all of you!"
Upon hearing this, Long Yuxuan, Xiao Muyang, and Xie Feiyu sprang up from the ground as if they were springs, quickly lined up in a row, chests out, heads held high, stomachs in, and buttocks lifted. Although they were still wrapped in bandages and looked disheveled, their posture was more standard than ever before, and their eyes were filled with longing and trepidation.
Luo Fei looked at them and slowly spoke.
"For the sake of Deputy Team Leader Qinqin and everyone else pleading for you, and also for the sake of the fact that the three of you... showed some courage last night and didn't abandon your comrades to run away alone."
He paused, then raised his voice a few decibels, carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"I, Luo Fei, as the leader of the Heavenly Secrets Group, hereby announce the revocation of my previous decision to approve your resignations! You three are permitted to rejoin the team!"
"but!"
Luo Fei changed the subject, his eyes sharpening.
"You may be spared the death penalty, but you will not escape punishment! Your previous mistakes of leaving the team without permission, training passively, and arguing with your superiors must be punished! From today onwards, the training volume of the three of you will be doubled! All housekeeping and hygiene will be the responsibility of the three of you for one month!"
Furthermore, there will be a three-month observation period! During this period, if there are any further disciplinary violations or failure to pass training assessments, you're immediately fired! Do you understand?!
"clear!!!"
The three of them spoke in unison, their shouts shaking the heavens. Their faces were filled with excitement and relief, and their eyes even welled up with tears of joy.
"Speak louder! Haven't you eaten?!"
Luo Fei shouted.
"clear!!!!"
The three of them roared with all their might, their voices echoing throughout the entire cafeteria.
"Return to the team!"
"Yes!"
Long Yuxuan, Xiao Muyang, and Xie Feiyu immediately jogged to the end of the Tianji Group's line, heads held high, as if they had been reborn.
The team members around them mostly smiled kindly. After all this commotion, these three "troublemakers" had finally had their edges smoothed out and truly integrated into the group.
……
Just as the Tianji Group was putting on a "prodigal son's return" drama, thousands of miles away, Dongguan, once known for its complex history and dubbed "the capital of the East," was shrouded in the glittering neon lights of the night. (End of Chapter)