"Qin Fangyang was clearly working with Zuo Xiaoduo to cheat us out of our money!"
"You're right, boss. I had that feeling too."
"Not let us come out for field training? Heh... just like my dad said yesterday, men have to face the wind and rain head-on, and eagles have to battle the boundless skies. Seedlings in a greenhouse can never grow into towering trees. So my dad encouraged us to come out."
"Mm, Uncle Shen was right."
"Of course. Why would my dad listen to Qin Fangyang's nonsense? We shouldn't come out just because he said so? What a joke. Who the hell does Qin Fangyang think he is?"
"My dad even said yesterday that once this was over, he'd treat Teacher Qin to a meal. After all, Qin Fangyang was obviously angry this time."
"No need!" Shen Tienan scoffed. "Just follow me, and I'll naturally lead you down the road to heaven. As for Qin Fangyang, he's nothing but a low-class swindler who cheats students out of their money. Why bother with him?"
"You're right, boss!"
"Boss, you're amazing!"
"And we're certain to die? Like hell I'll believe that! Haha, once we go back loaded with our haul, let's see the look on Qin Fangyang's face."
"Slap, slap, slap, right across his face! Hahaha..."
The six of them charged onward. The thick fog grew denser and denser, until gradually, they reached a point where they could not make out each other's faces even standing face-to-face.
Vague shadows flickered, as though they had seen ghosts.
"Let's stop here. The ground feels firm underfoot; it's hardly been turned over. There must be plenty of good stuff. Hurry, everyone."
Shen Tienan said, "We can't stay here long. Move quickly. Two hours, and we pull out, no matter how much we've found!"