The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 627 Equipment
The three of them laughed together, and Xu Mo deliberately put on a stern face: "You two, can't you answer my question seriously?" Eun Jung put away her smile and said seriously: "Xu Mo, I have thought about it. If we are old, I hope we can still watch the sea together, travel together, and recall the adventures and passion of our youth like we do now."

Li Zixue said, "Yes, just like the old man said, we should cherish this friendship and be each other's strongest support no matter how time passes. Xu Mo, Eun Jung, what do you think, if we are old, will we still face all challenges hand in hand like we do now?"

Xu Mo looked at his two best friends, feeling endless warmth in his heart: "Of course. No matter how the future changes, no matter where we go, as long as our hearts are still here, as long as this sea is still here, we will watch the sea together, travel together, and spend every unforgettable moment together. Because this is our agreement, this is our friendship."

On a winter morning, the sun shines through the sparse clouds, painting the silvery white world with a light golden hue. Li Zixue stood in front of the window, looking at the snow-capped mountains in the distance, and said excitedly: "Xu Mo, Eun Jung, the weather is so good today, how about we go skiing? Add some excitement to this trip!" Eun Jung put down the coffee in her hand, her eyes lit up: "It sounds good, I haven't felt the collision of speed and passion for a long time." Xu Mo also nodded in agreement: "Good idea, just a good test of our teamwork."

They quickly got ready and drove to a nearby ski resort. The scenery along the way was like a picture scroll, from the lush pine forest to the snow-covered mountains, which was beautiful. After arriving at the destination, the three of them put on professional ski equipment and couldn't wait to step into the world of snow.

As the proposer, Li Zixue naturally acted as a temporary coach: "Remember to lean forward slightly, keep your balance, and form a 'V' shape when braking." She demonstrated and explained patiently. Eun Jung and Heo Mo followed closely and imitated the movements. Although they fell occasionally, the three of them laughed continuously and enjoyed it very much.

Just as they were enjoying the thrill of skiing, the weather suddenly turned gloomy and the wind gradually strengthened. Li Zixue frowned: "This snowstorm came too suddenly. We must get down the mountain as soon as possible." Eunjeong looked around and found that the originally clear road signs were covered by snowflakes: "Oh no, the road signs are gone. Which direction should we go?"

In the snow, visibility was extremely low, and even the signposts not far away were blurred. Xu Mo calmly analyzed: "I remember there was a red cabin on the way down the mountain. That was the emergency shelter. We should go in that direction." The three decided to follow the clues in their memory and fight against the harsh environment together.

The snow was getting heavier, and every step forward was extremely difficult. Just when they were about to be swallowed by the wind and snow, suddenly, the snow under Eun-jung's feet collapsed, and the whole person fell down suddenly. "Eun-jung!" Xu Mo and Li Zixue exclaimed, and the two reacted quickly, throwing down their backpacks and trying to hook Eun-jung's hand with their ski poles.

"Don't panic, hold on to my hand!" Xu Mo's voice sounded particularly firm in the snow. Eun Jung barely grabbed the ski pole that Xu Mo handed over, but she almost lost it because of the strong force of the downward slide. "Hold on, I'll help you!" Li Zixue cut in from the side, using her body as a fulcrum, and struggled to hold Eun Jung's hand.

After some effort, the three of them finally pulled Eunjeong out of the snow cave. Xu Mo checked the surroundings and said, "This place is not safe. We have to leave quickly." They carefully bypassed the avalanche area and continued to look for the direction of the shelter.

Just when they were about to run out of energy, a hint of red appeared faintly in the snow. "Found it!" Li Zixue shouted excitedly. They stumbled towards the cabin, pushed open the door that was half-closed by the snow, and stumbled into the house.

Next to the fire, the three of them took off their equipment, sat on the ground, and checked each other for injuries. "It was a close call this time, but luckily we are all fine." Eun-jeong was still panting, still in shock. Li Zixue patted the snow off her body and smiled, "It seems that our adventure is not just skiing, but also an extra experience of survival challenge."

Xu Mo lit the fire, and the flames jumped, gradually warming the cold hut. "After this experience, I am more convinced that no matter what difficulties we face, as long as we are together, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome." His eyes swept over Eun Jung and Li Zixue in turn, full of determination.

Eun Jung chuckled and said, "Yes, we are an invincible trio, rain or shine." The three of them smiled at each other, their smiling faces illuminated by the firelight, warmer and more dazzling than the ice and snow world outside the window.

"However, after this snowstorm is over, I want to ski again. This time I want to choose good weather so that I can enjoy the fun of speed safely." Li Zixue suggested in a nonchalant manner, trying to ease the atmosphere.

"Then you have to promise us that you will check the weather forecast before making plans next time." Xu Mo and Eun Jung said in unison, and the three of them burst into laughter again.

Outside the window, the snow was still raging, but inside the cabin, it was warm and peaceful. At this moment, they deeply realized that no matter facing the test of nature or the challenge of life, as long as there are companions by their side, there is no problem that cannot be overcome. They believe that after the snow and wind, what awaits them will be more beautiful scenery and a stronger friendship.

"Well, since we can't go out for the time being, why don't we talk about our respective dreams? It can also be regarded as a way to celebrate in advance that we have safely survived this crisis." Eun Jung suggested, breaking the brief silence.

Eun Jung's eyes suddenly became serious, and she whispered, "Remember the original intention of us becoming police officers? It's not just to hunt down criminals, but also to protect the innocent and make the world less fearful and more peaceful." Xu Mo and Li Zixue nodded, and the three of them understood each other tacitly, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Soon, a rapid knock on the door broke the silence in the wooden house. Li Zixue stood up alertly, leaned close to the crack of the door, and whispered, "Who is it?" A man's trembling voice came from outside the door: "Please, help me, someone is chasing me." Li Zixue signaled Xu Mo and Eun Jung to be on guard. She opened the door cautiously, and saw a pale, disheveled man staggering in. Behind him, several blurry figures in the wind and snow were vaguely approaching rapidly.

"Close the door!" the man panted, leaning against the door, fear written all over his face. Xu Mo quickly locked the door bolt, and Eun Jung took out the emergency communication equipment from her backpack, but found that the signal was weak due to the snowstorm. The three of them sat around the fire with the man, staring at each other nervously.

"Tell me what happened?" Xu Mo's tone was calm and firm. The man swallowed and began to tell his story: "I am a resident of a nearby town. I was on my way home just now and accidentally witnessed a criminal gang's transaction. They found me. Fortunately, I ran fast, but I knew they would never let it go."

"Criminal gang?" Li Zixue frowned, "We have to find a way to contact the outside world." Eun Jung nodded in agreement, while observing the surrounding environment and thinking about an escape plan.

At this time, there were chaotic footsteps coming from the wind and snow outside the wooden house. It was obvious that the gang of criminals were approaching. Xu Mo whispered, "We must be prepared for battle, protect this gentleman, and ensure our safety at the same time."

Just as they were nervously arranging defenses, the window of the wooden house was suddenly hit by a strong force, making a loud "clang" sound. The three people quickly dispersed and each took a favorable position. Xu Mo whispered a reminder: "Remember, do not use force unless necessary. Our first priority is to protect the hostages and our own safety."

"But what if they break in by force?" Li Zixue gripped her ski poles tightly, her eyes gleaming with determination.

"Then let us demonstrate the qualities that we should have as police officers," Eunjeong said with a firm look in her eyes. "Protecting the innocent and fighting crime is our unchanging belief."

At this moment, the wooden door was slammed heavily, accompanied by a rough shout: "We know you are in there, hand over that man, and we may consider sparing your life!" The atmosphere was extremely tense.

Xu Mo approached the door and said in a deep voice: "We are the police. You have been surrounded. It is wise to surrender immediately!" The noise outside paused for a moment, and then a burst of laughter broke out.

"Police? Humph, we have the final say here." As he spoke, the wooden door was hit violently again, and the situation was critical.

At this critical moment, Eun-jung suddenly had an idea and whispered a few words to the man, who had a flash of enlightenment in his eyes. Then, she picked up the communicator and pretended to speak loudly: "Headquarters, this is Eun-jung. We have successfully rescued the hostages and request immediate reinforcements. The coordinates have been sent. The situation is urgent. Please speed up your support!"

The criminals outside the house were obviously shaken when they heard this, and the banging stopped. Li Zixue took the opportunity to whisper to Xu Mo: "Use this opportunity, we have to think about how to evacuate safely."

Just as the three were about to execute their escape plan, a cold voice came from outside the door: "Very good, police comrade, we will wait for your 'reinforcement'. However, before that, why not come out and negotiate the terms."

Xu Mo, Eun Jung and Li Zixue exchanged glances, and they already had a plan in mind. Eun Jung walked to the door and responded calmly: "You can open the door, but to prove your sincerity, let one hostage leave first, and then we will consider negotiations."

There was silence outside. Finally, a reluctant voice sounded: "Okay, but be quick. I'll only give you one minute."

The door slowly opened, and Eun-jung walked out slowly with the man, her hand quietly hidden behind her back, tightly holding the police pepper spray. Li Zixue and Xu Mo were waiting in the dark, ready to respond at any time.

After the man left safely, Eun Jung turned to face the criminals, her eyes gleaming with determination and wisdom: "Now, it's your turn to show your sincerity."

Just as Eun Jung finished her words, a burst of rapid car engine sound broke the silence of the snow and wind. An out-of-control car suddenly rushed out from the bend, slid straight towards the wooden house where they were, and finally slammed into a tree not far away, making a loud crash.

"Be careful!" Xu Mo shouted, and quickly pulled Eun Jung and Li Zixue back to avoid being hurt by the flying debris. Their hearts were beating like drums, and they looked at the accident scene nervously, only to see that the car was smoking and the body was seriously deformed.

"Let's go take a look, maybe someone needs help." Xu Mo made a prompt decision, and the three of them approached the accident vehicle carefully while ensuring safety. The door was stuck, and the situation inside the car was clear at a glance. A middle-aged man was trapped in the driver's seat, his face pale, and obviously injured.

"Hold on, we're here to save you!" Eun-jung shouted at the man, trying to calm him down. Lee Ji-su immediately called the emergency number and briefly explained the situation and location.

Xu Mo carefully checked the car door and found that it was impossible to open it directly. "We have to use violent means." He made up his mind, found a relatively flat large stone, and signaled the two to step back. After ensuring a safe enough distance, he smashed a corner of the car window with force, and the glass shattered.

In the smoke, they worked together to pull the injured man out of the car and put him in a safer place. Although the man was conscious, he could still say his name: "Thank you... Thank you, my name is Liu Hui."

The sirens of the ambulance approached, and the rescuers quickly took over Liu Hui's rescue work. Xu Mo, Eun Jung, and Li Zixue assisted on the side, and they only breathed a sigh of relief when Liu Hui was carried on a stretcher and sent to the hospital.

"Misfortunes never come alone." Li Zixue sighed, brushing off the snowflakes on her body. "But at least I helped another person, and the meaning of this trip has deepened."

Eunjeong nodded and turned to look at the raging snow in the distance: "I wonder if the car accident was caused by the bad weather. We have to be more careful and get back to town as soon as possible."

The three of them calmed down and decided to continue moving forward. They followed the road signs half-covered by the wind and snow, supporting each other, and each step was extremely difficult. The sky seemed to sense their firm will, the wind and snow gradually weakened, and the vision slowly opened up.

Just when they thought they could get back to town smoothly, an abandoned hut on the side of the road caught their attention. Eunjeong stopped and said, "Do you feel that there is something wrong there? There seems to be some noise."

Li Zixue and Xu Mo also listened attentively, and indeed there was a faint cry for help coming from the hut. The three of them looked at each other and walked towards the hut tacitly. When they opened the door, a musty smell hit them in the face. In the dim light, they saw a young girl curled up in the corner, her body covered with scars.

"Who are you?" The girl looked at them warily, but the fear and helplessness in her eyes could not be concealed.

"Don't be afraid, we are the police, we are here to help you." Xu Mo explained gently, and at the same time signaled Eun Jung and Li Zixue to stay alert. After some consolation, it turned out that the girl's name was Lily, and it turned out that she was kidnapped by a group of human traffickers and escaped here during the storm.

(End of this chapter)