Spy Wars: I'm the boss, who am I afraid of?

In a quiet countryside, Tang Xiaoxiao and Chi Fenghan followed Tian Tieta along a winding path, passing through golden wheat fields and lush jungles, and finally arrived at their temporary haven.

This is a small house built of logs. Its appearance is simple and even a little rough. However, when they stepped into the house, a warm feeling came over them, as if the breath of home was quietly permeating here.

Despite the simple environment, every inch of the wooden house is full of ingenious design. Whether it is the carefully polished wooden beams or the cleverly set windows, they are silently telling them that this is a refuge that can give them safety and tranquility.

Tang Xiaoxiao, a girl who is usually lively and cheerful with a smile as bright as the sun, is like a tired kitten at this moment. She gently put down her luggage, lay down on the bed quietly, and fell into a sweet dream almost instantly.

Her energy and vitality are like a flower about to bloom, and she needs such tranquility and rest to nourish her vitality.

As for Chi Fenghan, his gaze was firm, with concentration and determination burning in his eyes. He chose to sit quietly in the corner of the room, spreading out the weapon design drawings he carried with him, studying them stroke by stroke, trying to find a way to improve the effectiveness of the weapon in case of emergency.

In another cabin, inside the command center, Brigade Commander Xu Feng and adjutant Liao Zhengming were having a strategic discussion concerning life and death.

Xu Feng, the calm and decisive leader, held the yellowed parchment map tightly in his hand, and his fingers gently traced the outline of the lake.

"Lao Liao, this lake is our natural line of defense. We should use it to set up underwater obstacles to prevent the enemy from attacking through the water." His voice was deep and powerful, full of confidence and decisiveness, as if every word contained decisive power.

When Liao Zhengming heard Xu Feng's proposal, he nodded slightly, with a gleam of approval in his eyes.

"It's a wise choice, Lao Xu. I will act immediately to ensure that this defense plan can be implemented quickly." He knew very well that every step on the battlefield could be a matter of life and death, and every decision was like a move in a chess game, which had to be made carefully and precisely.

The sun sets, and the clouds in the sky are dyed golden by the setting sun, like an oil painting. The afterglow softly shines on the wooden window frames of the cottage, and mottled light and shadows dance in the house, as if telling the story of the day.

Tang Xiaoxiao was gently awakened by someone sent by the brigade. She rubbed her eyes lazily, with traces of dreams still lingering on her eyelashes.

She pouted slightly, revealing a hint of childish grievance, and complained about the sudden interruption.

"Comrade Master, the brigade commander invites you to have dinner with him." A gentle voice sounded outside the door.

She slowly sat up, put on a thin shirt, and walked towards the door.

The people from the brigade had already prepared dinner in the small courtyard outside the house. Next to the campfire, plain wooden tables were arranged in a long row and covered with clean cloths. It was simple and warm.

Brigade Commander Xu waved to Tang Xiaoxiao with a smile, and that smile was as warm as the spring breeze.

"Comrade Master, you're here." Brigade Commander Xu walked up to her and patted her shoulder, "Come and sit down."

Under the arrangement of Brigade Commander Xu, everyone sat around the dining table and a simple but humane welcome dinner began.

There are no complicated rituals, no gorgeous dishes, only the simple and rugged beauty.

The staple food is sorghum rice cooked in a large iron pot. The plump grains emit a faint fragrance. It is a gift from the earth and a symbol of their lives.

A plate of green wild vegetables, with a little garlic and salt, can bring out the freshness of the wild vegetables. Finally, sprinkle some chives on it to enhance the flavor and color.

The only meat dish is vermicelli stewed with wild boar meat from the mountains. The meat is fragrant and the vermicelli absorbs the deliciousness of the broth, making every bite unforgettable.

Xu Feng picked up a bowl of sorghum rice and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, the conditions here are tough and we don't have much to offer. But this is our chef's cooking, and I hope you like it."

Tang Xiaoxiao picked up the chopsticks, gently picked up a piece of wild vegetable, and put it into her mouth. Instantly, a fresh aroma of grass and wood filled her mouth, followed by a slight bitterness, but with a natural sweetness. "Hmm, the taste is unique, as if I can taste the breath of nature."

Chi Fenghan, who was standing by, thanked his host politely. He tried a bite of the rough food, but it was obvious that his living habits did not allow him to fully adapt to the taste.

The roughness of the sorghum rice and the bitterness of the wild vegetables were a bit of a shock to him, and he found it a little difficult to swallow, but he did not show it. Instead, he swallowed it hard, keeping a polite smile on his face, although there was a hint of imperceptible embarrassment in that smile.

Liao Zhengming keenly captured Chi Fenghan's subtle changes. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, outlining a warm smile, trying to ease the tense atmosphere around him with a relaxed laughter.

He looked at Chi Fenghan and said gently, "Expert Chi, I noticed that you seem to be a little uncomfortable with these home-cooked dishes. Considering that you have lived overseas for a long time, you may not be used to the simple taste here. It's okay, I will immediately ask the chef to prepare a bowl of authentic millet porridge for you. This porridge can nourish your stomach and intestines and is easy to digest. I believe it will help you adjust."

Chi Fenghan felt Tang Xiaoxiao's sharp gaze, like a cold arrow piercing his heart, making his cheeks turn slightly red unconsciously.

He waved his hands quickly, trying his best to remain calm, "Really, don't bother me, Mr. Liao, I'm just a little surprised. In fact, I can adapt to it. You don't have to worry about me." He secretly swore in his heart that he would never let anyone, especially this smart little girl, look down on him.

Tang Xiaoxiao pursed her lips cunningly, with an unpredictable light flashing in her smart eyes. It was obvious that she did not completely believe what Chi Fenghan said.

Chi Fenghan quickly changed the subject, trying to divert everyone's attention: "Brigade Commander Xu, Political Commissar Liao, I visited the brigade headquarters this afternoon and saw a lot of guns piled up there, some of which had even begun to rust."

Brigade Commander Xu nodded in agreement and said frankly: "Yes, those guns do have problems. Due to our remote location, it is difficult to find professional maintenance personnel to repair them."

"If necessary, I'd be happy to help with repairs." Chi Fenghan offered, hoping to help them solve their problem.

"Thank you so much, Expert Chi." Political Commissar Liao responded with gratitude.

At this moment, Tang Xiaoxiao seized the opportunity to hand over a white flour bun that was baked till golden on both sides, "Expert Chi, come and try it. Only when you are full can you have the energy to work." Her words contained both joking and sincere concern.

This baked steamed bun was one of her few reserves, and seeing that Expert Chi was so capable, she generously shared it with him.

Chi Fenghan's face was slightly red, but he still took the steamed bun and took a bite. The softness of the dough and the slightly burnt aroma made him feel warm in his heart. He looked at Tang Xiaoxiao gratefully, "Thank you, this steamed bun is delicious."

Tang Xiaoxiao smiled proudly, raised her eyebrows and said, "Of course." Her playful look made the atmosphere around them more relaxed and cheerful.