Years turn into wind

The night was thick in the forest, shadows woven through the trees, and a cold wind, mixed with a damp smell, blew against their faces. Cheng Yuwei, Zhang Qiang, and Li Chao ran, observing their surroundings. Although the sound of gunfire had faded, the danger still loomed.

"Sister-in-law, how far are we from the rendezvous point?" Zhang Qiang asked while panting, his face full of fatigue.

Cheng Yuwei looked back at him and whispered soothingly, "It's not far, just hold on a little longer."

"Sister-in-law, I'm almost dying..." Li Chao's face turned pale, and his pace gradually slowed down. Obviously, the long hours of running and the high-intensity fighting had pushed his physical strength to the limit.

Cheng Yuwei immediately stopped, grabbed Li Chao's arm, and looked at him with a resolute look: "Li Chao, remember, our mission is to leave alive. We must never give up at any time! Not for ourselves, but also for our brothers."

Li Chao gritted his teeth, nodded, and started moving again to keep up with the team's pace.

Dense forest dangers

Not far away, there was the sound of branches being crushed and a faint beam of light flickering among the shadows of the trees. The enemy had obviously caught up with them.

"They are catching up soon!" Zhang Qiang's voice was filled with a hint of nervousness.

Cheng Yuwei immediately led the two of them to turn and choose a more hidden path to avoid direct encounters with the enemy. However, the path became steeper and steeper, and it was obvious that it led to an unfamiliar area.

"Sister-in-law, is this road passable?" Li Chao couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Cheng Yuwei's face was solemn, but she said without hesitation: "It must be passed, there is no other choice."

The few of them continued to move forward, the ground beneath their feet becoming increasingly slippery, and occasionally they would step on sharp rocks hidden under dead leaves, causing them to grimace in pain. But no one complained, everyone gritted their teeth and persevered.

Suddenly, Cheng Yuwei stopped and raised her hand to signal everyone to stop. From the dense forest not far ahead came the sound of low conversation and the faint glow of a fire.

"Oh no, it's the enemy's search team." Zhang Qiang said in a low voice, his face full of tension.

"Don't worry, we can go around it." Cheng Yuwei calmly analyzed the terrain and quickly found a small path that could avoid the enemy. She led the two of them to crouch down and quietly go around from the side.

glimmer of hope

Finally, after passing through a dense forest, the view opened up. In the distance was a small path, and a faint figure could be seen swaying.

"They are ours!" Zhang Qiang exclaimed excitedly and almost rushed out, but was stopped by Cheng Yuwei.

"Don't worry, it's not safe yet." Cheng Yuwei said calmly, then quickly took out a folded flag from her body and waved it to the shadow in front with a specific gesture.

The figure in front immediately gave the same response. It was their secret code!

"Sister-in-law, it's the reception team!" Li Chao's face was full of excitement, and his whole body seemed to be instantly rejuvenated.

A few people walked forward quickly and saw a small team. Leading them was a familiar face - Lao Hu, the captain of the support team.

"Sister-in-law, I finally got you!" Old Hu stepped forward, reached out and grabbed Cheng Yuwei's shoulders, his face full of worry and joy.

"We encountered a lot of trouble along the way, but we managed to hold on," Cheng Yuwei said simply, then added, "But the enemy is chasing us closely, so we have to leave as soon as possible."

Lao Hu nodded and immediately waved to the team members: "Everyone get ready, set off immediately!"

Safe evacuation

The support team brought a few horses and some basic supplies. After Cheng Yuwei and the others simply replenished their energy, they quickly mounted their horses and evacuated towards the agreed safe point.

Along the way, Cheng Yuwei's spirit was always tense. Even after she had escaped from danger, she was still paying close attention to the movements around her, fearing that the enemy would suddenly launch a surprise attack.

"Sister-in-law, this time it's all thanks to you, otherwise we wouldn't have made it this far." Zhang Qiang couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, sister-in-law, you saved our lives again this time." Li Chao said with admiration on his face.

Cheng Yuwei shook her head slightly: "Don't give me all the credit. We are a team. We can come here alive because of everyone's persistence and trust."

Her words deeply touched the two of them, and their respect for this "sister-in-law" deepened a little bit.

brief peace

After arriving at the safe spot, Cheng Yuwei finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was a hidden valley, surrounded by sentries and defense facilities, and there was no enemy threat for the time being.

There were already many retreating teams resting in the camp. When they saw Cheng Yuwei and the others returning, everyone gathered around to greet them, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

Cheng Yuwei briefly explained the completion of the mission, and then took the team members to a quiet corner where they could finally take a break.

"Sister-in-law, you are tired too. Take a rest." Zhang Qiang handed over a bottle of water and said with concern.

Cheng Yuwei took the water and nodded slightly, but her eyes were still looking into the distance, as if she was still thinking about something in her mind.

"Sister-in-law, what should we do next?" Li Chao asked in a low voice with a hint of anticipation in his tone.

Cheng Yuwei was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "This is only temporary safety. The enemy won't let us go easily. We must reorganize the team as soon as possible and find an opportunity to counterattack, otherwise we can only passively take the beating."

Her words rekindled the two men's spirits, and fighting spirit ignited in their eyes.

As the night deepened, the camp gradually quieted down, but Cheng Yuwei's heart remained restless. She knew that the battle was far from over, and that even greater tests might be waiting for them ahead...