Siheyuan: Learning to be the sixth

In the remote and cold Mohe border, the cold wind swept across the land, as if to freeze everything into ice. However, in a tent as warm as spring, He Yuzhu leisurely brewed a cup of steaming hot tea. He gently picked up the teacup and was about to take a sip, letting the warm tea moisten his throat and warm his frozen body.

At this moment, "A-choo~A-choo~" two loud sneezes suddenly burst out from He Yuzhu's nasal cavity. This sudden situation made him a little surprised, and the teacup in his hand almost spilled some tea because of shaking.

At this moment, Wei Junjian opened the tent curtain and walked in. Seeing He Yuzhu sneezing continuously, his heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked with concern: "Brother, are you okay? Did you catch a cold? Don't hold on!"

He Yuzhu smiled and shook his head, comforting him: "Warship, don't worry about my health, I'm fine. The reason I sneezed was just an intuition. I always felt like someone was talking about me behind my back."

Hearing this, Wei Junjian nodded thoughtfully, and then guessed: "Brother, could it be my sister-in-law and the others? We came out to carry out the mission this time without informing anyone, and my sister-in-law must be worried to death. Maybe Jia Ran is sulking at home right now."

He Yuzhu was moved after hearing this. He and his wife Lou Xiao'e had always had a deep relationship and were in tune with each other. Perhaps, as Wei Junjian said, Lou Xiao'e sensed that he was about to face danger, so she was silently worried about him. Thinking of this, a gentle smile appeared on He Yuzhu's face.

But what is unexpected is that at this moment, Lou Xiao'e, who is hundreds of miles away, is also worried about He Yuzhu. Although the couple are far apart, the bond between their hearts seems to have never been broken. It's a pity that fate played a trick on them. They just missed each other in just a few hours...

He Yuzhu hurriedly shook his head when he heard this. He knew very well that he must not put all his thoughts on his family at this moment. Firstly, it would easily lead to his distraction and he would not be able to concentrate on dealing with the complex and arduous task at hand; secondly, as the well-deserved core figure of the entire team, if even he was affected by his personal emotions, it would inevitably shake the morale of the troops and even make the entire operation fail.

Thinking of this, He Yuzhu took a deep breath, calmed his mind, then turned to look at Hong Liangliang who had just walked in, and asked with a serious expression: "Xiao Hong, has Yuyang contacted you?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Liangliang nodded immediately and replied, "Brother He, after Yuyang and his team successfully infiltrated the Russians, they quickly sent me a telegram. However, this telegram was very brief, only saying that their team is currently progressing smoothly, but due to special reasons, unless something special happens next, they will remain silent and will no longer actively contact the outside world."

Wei Junjian, who was standing nearby, was born into a military family and had been exposed to the strong military atmosphere since childhood, so he could more or less understand the choice made by Zhang Yuyang and his team at the moment. He nodded slightly and said to He Yuzhu in agreement: "Brother, in fact, in the situation that Yuyang and his team are in now, it is actually the best situation to have no contact for the time being. After all, when carrying out such a dangerous and confidential mission, any unnecessary contact may increase the risk of exposure, thereby endangering the success of the entire operation and the lives of the team members."

He Yuzhu was very clear about this truth. However, as time went by and he grew older, his once strong heart was gradually soaked by emotions and became softer and more emotional. The unforgettable memories of the past, especially the unfortunate scene when Hu Zi met with misfortune, always lingered in his mind and made him unwilling to see a similar tragedy happen again.

"Okay, everyone, don't worry too much! I am fully confident that this operation can be completed smoothly. While we still have some free time, let's all go back to the tent and have a good rest. Only by conserving our energy can we meet the challenge in the best condition!" He Yuzhu said while gently clapping his hands to encourage everyone.

After hearing this, Wei Junjian and the others also agreed with him and thought that they should take care of themselves first. After all, they were going to face an unknown and difficult journey. So, they all turned around and walked towards their tents, and soon disappeared into the night.

In the dead of night, the moonlight sprinkled on the ground like water. He Yuzhu led his companions to quietly get up and quickly and methodically packed up their luggage. After everything was ready, except for arranging a few team members to stay behind to guard the camp, the rest followed He Yuzhu's footsteps and headed towards the center of the river.

The road was difficult to travel at night, but fortunately everyone had a clear goal and a firm will. Not long after, they successfully met up with Petrov and others who had been waiting there. Upon seeing Petrov, He Yuzhu hurried forward, shook his hand tightly, and said sincerely: "Petrov, my good friend! I'm afraid I will rely on your guidance and help for the next part of the journey."

Petrov glanced at the followers behind He Yuzhu casually, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He originally thought that a person of such prominent status as He Yuzhu would definitely bring many guards with him when traveling to show his majesty, but what he saw was very different from his expectations - the number of followers He Yuzhu brought was far less than he had imagined.

Petrov couldn't help but think to himself: How dare this man go into battle so lightly? Could it be that he really has some extraordinary qualities or that he doesn't care about the possible dangers? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little admiration for He Yuzhu's courage.

Petrov, with a smile on his face, walked forward enthusiastically and said to He Yuzhu: "He Yuzhu, my good friend! I am so glad to see you here as promised! Here, I would like to solemnly guarantee to you with my personality that as long as I am here, I will ensure the personal safety of everyone present, so please rest assured!" After that, he patted his broad and strong chest vigorously to show his full sincerity and confidence.