Captain Zhang's group had quietly hidden in the bushes. To avoid being discovered, they did not speak loudly or make any major movements. Even eating and drinking was done with the utmost caution.
But they had not expected patrols to be arranged here as well.
While they were hiding there, a group of armed personnel on patrol happened to pass through the area.
As Captain Zhang and the others watched the armed patrol draw closer and closer to their hiding place, they grew anxious. But everyone knew that at a time like this, they could not move or make a sound. They could only press themselves deeper into the bushes to reduce the risk of exposure.
As long as they did not alert the patrol, they would remain safe.
Just as the armed patrol members were about to pass by, one of them left the group and walked over to a nearby tree, instantly putting everyone on edge.
Did they discover us?
Fortunately, before anyone could do anything, the armed personnel slung the firearm on his chest onto his back, then began unfastening his pants, preparing to take a leak.
The hidden group collectively breathed a sigh of relief. They had not been discovered; he was merely taking a leak. That was fine.
What they had not expected was that Zhao Ning and A Lian were hiding directly behind the tree where the patrolman intended to relieve himself.
If it had been any of Captain Zhang's other subordinates, even if urine splashed onto them, they would have endured it. It was not something that would kill someone upon contact.
It would only smell awful, soak their clothes, and leave them reeking of urine afterward. Disgusting, but nothing more.
So long as they endured it without making a sound, they would