Man-Hater's Past (10)

It took Zhong Lichun and the dozens of people she led a full four days of trekking before they encountered a coalition force. This meant they were truly saved. Zhong Lichun, already injured, hadn't properly tended to her wounds during the arduous journey. As a result, her wound became infected, and she developed a high fever. The moment she saw the coalition forces and her emotions relaxed, Zhong Lichun fainted.

The hostages who were rescued all had their identities, but Zhong Lichun did not. No one knew where the girl came from, only that she had an Asian face.

Later, after a thorough investigation, they finally confirmed Zhong Lichun's identity and nationality from a missing persons file from many years ago. Because her infected wound was severe, Zhong Lichun was unceremoniously sent back to her home country for treatment.

When Zhong Lichun woke up, she had been back in China for over a week. After intensive medical efforts, Zhong Lichun's life was saved. However, lying in the hospital bed, she felt lost. She didn't know where to go next. This was indeed her homeland, but would a country accept someone who had been a terrorist for several years? Even if she only did it to survive, her hands were still stained with blood!

While Zhong Lichun was in this state of confusion, the government sent a special envoy to contact her and inquire about her situation. Zhong Lichun did not hide anything and told the envoy everything she had experienced.

Later, the country did not look down on her background. They told her that their homeland would be her most trustworthy support. As for her past, it was not voluntary, and the country naturally would not pursue it. Once she recovered and was discharged, the country would give her a new identity and allow her to return to a normal life.

For the first time, Zhong Lichun felt gratitude towards her country. Having been born abroad, she didn't have a clear concept of her homeland. Her years on the battlefield had stained her hands with blood, but even so, her country still accepted her. The country's inclusiveness made her feel incredibly warm and also made her feel the happiness of being a Chinese person.

But could Zhong Lichun truly return to a normal life? The answer was, of course, no. Having received strict military training since childhood and having danced with death on the battlefield, she simply couldn't adapt to the comfortable life of an ordinary person.

After failing to integrate into normal society, Zhong Lichun found the country again and reported her situation. Finally, the country decided to let her join a special department where she could utilize all her skills. The country also promised that once she adapted to a comfortable life, she could always revert to being an ordinary person and enjoy her life.

Zhong Lichun's story was long, and as she narrated it, she seemed to have returned to those times, completely immersed. Mo Li listened quietly from the side, not saying a word in the middle. Although he hadn't experienced it himself, Mo Li felt a sense of empathy, and a trace of sympathy grew in his heart for this strong woman.

During her narration, Zhong Lichun skinned both Snow Mountain Wolves and spread the pelts on the ground. Her movements were skilled, the pelts were intact, and they were cleaned thoroughly.

Seeing Mo Li fall into a silent, uncommunicative state, Zhong Lichun smiled and then asked, "Do you think I'm pathetic?"

"No! I don't think you're pathetic. You survived through your own will, and you stuck to your principles to save those hostages. In my eyes, you're a girl with a strong heart, and you don't need anyone's pity," Mo Li replied earnestly.

"Alright! Stop flattering me. Actually, I've gradually gotten used to normal life these past few years living in the country. I was even thinking of finding someone to marry and become a housewife," Zhong Lichun said with a self-deprecating smile, then teased.

"Huh? You, a housewife? Then your husband must have a certain trait," Mo Li also laughed.

"What trait?" Zhong Lichun was stunned by Mo Li's words, then asked curiously.

"He needs to be able to take a beating! You're so violent. If you fight with your husband, and he can't take a beating, he might get killed by you," Mo Li replied with a wink.

"You~! You dare to mock me? Believe it or not, I'll beat you up?" Zhong Lichun immediately got agitated upon hearing this and then raised her right fist, shaking it as if she were about to hit someone.

"I'm not your husband, why would you hit me?" Mo Li quickly moved back when he saw Zhong Lichun about to hit him, saying with a strange expression.

After saying this, Mo Li started laughing, and Zhong Lichun laughed too. In this desperate situation, the two could only rely on this kind of teasing to relax themselves, otherwise, the oppressive atmosphere here would be enough to drive them mad.

After resting for a while longer, Zhong Lichun cut some wolf meat and wrapped it in a wolf pelt, then threw it to Mo Li. She herself rolled up another wolf pelt, tucked it under her arm, and stood up, saying, "Alright! Let's continue exploring deeper inside. I haven't gotten married yet, and I don't want to die like this."

Mo Li nodded with a wry smile, then picked up Wei Dengke on his back and tied the wolf pelt containing the wolf meat around his body with a rope. After getting ready, the two walked deeper into the cave.

As they walked, Zhong Lichun asked, "Mo Li, although wolves do live in caves, this cave is on a cliff face halfway up the mountain. How did these Snow Mountain Wolves get in?"

"I've considered that question too, and there are only two possible answers. One is that there's another entrance on the other side of this cave, and the terrain is gentler. These Snow Mountain Wolves came in through that other entrance," Mo Li replied as he walked with Zhong Lichun.

"Oh? Then what's the second possibility?" Zhong Lichun raised an eyebrow at Mo Li's answer and then pressed further.

"The second possibility, of course, is that these Snow Mountain Wolves were also captured by the Yetis. I can't think of any other explanation," Mo Li replied again.

"Captured by Yetis? Are they meant to be reserves? But there's no need to let these wolves run around freely!" Zhong Lichun muttered with a frown upon hearing Mo Li's analysis.

"Silly girl, if they were captured by Yetis, they'd definitely be food. We've been captured for over ten hours and we're still alive. I always feel that those Yetis aren't as foolish as they appear on the surface; their intelligence must be quite high. If my guess is correct, these Snow Mountain Wolves were brought here specifically to be penned."

"What are they keeping these wolves for?"

"What was the purpose of ancient people keeping dogs? To guard their homes! If my guess is correct, it's understandable that the Yetis captured us and didn't do anything further. With their trained guard dogs watching, ordinary people wouldn't be able to escape!"