Quick mission: We don't make trouble

Zhu Qingqing spread out her hands and silently showed the jade in her hand to Wu Di.

She whispered, "It's not Mom who is amazing, it's this jade that is amazing."

Wu Di's eyes widened in surprise. "I didn't expect this jade stone to be the key to unlocking the space. Hmm, it looks so familiar. Wasn't this the one Uncle Dong gave me?"

Zhu Qingqing nodded and explained, "It's this little piece of jade. It looks insignificant, but I didn't expect it to have such great power."

Wu Di covered his face with his hands and said in frustration, "What on earth did I miss? There was once a priceless treasure right before my eyes, but I didn't cherish it. I gave it to my mother instead. Wuuuuuuu... I will regret this for ten thousand years..."

"Okay, stop expressing your feelings here." Zhu Qingqing.

Wu Di suddenly laughed again: "Hehe, the one who feels the most uncomfortable is probably Uncle Dong. He had this treasure in his possession but didn't recognize it, and he gave it away so openly and casually."

After saying this, he secretly glanced at Wang Xiangdong who was lying down, fearing that he might hear it.

But Wang Xiangdong was sleeping soundly, without moving at all.

At this time, Yu Bo's voice came from outside the tent: "Uncle, you're back!" Then, Zhu Qingqing lifted the curtain and welcomed her father into the tent.

As soon as Mr. Zhu came in, he asked with concern: "How is it? Are you all right?"

Zhu Yingying smiled and replied, "Don't worry, we are doing well! Look, my sister and I are standing here safely. Besides, these milk and fruits are all from the kitchen." As she spoke, she showed the food in her hand to her father.

Wu Di, who was standing nearby, also picked up a carton of milk and handed it to his grandfather, saying kindly, "Grandpa, you've worked hard all day. Drink some milk to replenish your energy. I just heated it up by the fire. Drink it while it's hot."

Father Zhu took the milk and asked with a smile, "Have you guys drunk it yourself?"

Everyone nodded, indicating that they had already drunk it.

Seeing this, Mr. Zhu sat down with peace of mind and slowly tasted the box of warm milk.

He sighed softly, "Well, it's so comfortable to drink this warm milk." He had been busy in the wind and rain today, and now he felt tired and thirsty. This box of hot milk was like timely help to him.

Zhu Qingqing continued talking about her trip to the kitchen: "...It's just that they're out of medicine. But I sent a message to Zhou Shifeng and gave him a list of what he needs. I asked him to prepare it and leave it in the kitchen. I'll pick it up tomorrow night."

Father Zhu: "That's the only way."

Mother Zhu frowned and asked doubtfully, "I have a question. Since the space can take Yingying there, it can also take us there. If our whole family goes in together, can we go back to our time?"

Zhu Qingqing quickly waved her hands and explained, "Mom, I haven't finished speaking yet. Yingying and I have tried, but we can't open the door from the kitchen to the front hall. It seems like there's something blocking it. As soon as we touch it, it's bounced back by an invisible force. I'm afraid they just won't let us through."

Father Zhu nodded and said in agreement: "Well, that makes sense. If it were so easy to go back, Qingqing's kitchen would have been riddled with holes."

He showed a rare sense of humor, which made everyone laugh.

Mother Zhu refused to give up, believing there must be another chance to return. She felt that this space, Qingqing's kitchen, must have a deeper meaning. So, she suggested that everyone go in and take a look tomorrow night, hoping they could find another way out. After all, there's strength in numbers.

Wu Di on the side was excited and kept saying, "Great! That's great! I totally agree!" He seemed to be full of anticipation and enthusiasm for this plan.

However, she didn't really want to return to her original world. After all, it wouldn't be as interesting back there. She simply wanted to see with her own eyes what kind of power this magical jade had. How did she bring them to the kitchen?

Zhu Qingqing looked at Wu Di's excited expression and couldn't help but pat her on the shoulder and said softly, "Can you speak a little more quietly? Don't wake up others." Wu Di then realized that she was a little too excited. She stuck out her tongue mischievously, then quickly covered her mouth with her hands, for fear of making any more noise.

Mr. Zhu had finished drinking the milk, and Zhu Qingqing took the empty box and put it in the trash can in the back kitchen.

Zhu Yingying jokingly said, "It seems my sister has become more relaxed."

Father Zhu: "It's getting late. You and your mother should rest in the carriage tonight. Yu Bo and I will watch over Team Leader Yang and Xiangdong tonight."

Today had been a busy and stressful day, and everyone was tired and sleepy, especially Zhu Qingqing, who had to go to the kitchen twice. She was forcing herself to stay awake, so they all followed Zhu's father's arrangement and the four women went to rest in the carriage.

Mother Zhu also reminded Father Zhu: "Old man, if you have anything at night, remember to call me."

She was worried about Team Leader Yang's injury and feared it would recur at night.

Father Zhu: "Don't worry, I'm here for you."

Yu Bo was called into the tent and Team Leader Yang was given some medicine.

As for Wang Xiangdong, his pulse seemed steady, so he should be sleeping soundly.

You'll wake up tomorrow morning. Don't worry.

After they were busy for a while, they leaned against each other and took a nap in the tent.

The tent became quiet, with only a slight snoring sound.

In the darkness, Wang Xiangdong opened his eyes.

He woke up.

sweating a lot.

He could hear his heart pounding.

He turned his head and looked around. In the light of the dying torch, he could see clearly that he was lying in the tent with Team Leader Yang lying next to him.

Across from them, Mr. Zhu and Yu Bo were leaning against each other and snoring.

He thought of what happened during the day.

Then he fainted.

Then he fell into a deep sleep.

He had been dreaming just now, and pictures kept appearing in his mind like a kaleidoscope.

He dreamed of his daughter calling him dad and asking him why he didn’t go home.

Why didn't you keep your promise to take her on a trip?

He said his father was delayed by something and would go home to see her when he was done.

"Humph, busy again, busy again...

The daughter muttered and turned away angrily.

Wang Xiangdong reached out to grab it, but failed to catch it...

A little later, he dreamed of his grandfather again. He was one of the earliest forest rangers. After he retired from the army and joined the patrol, his grandfather said to him earnestly, "The mountains and rivers here, every blade of grass and every tree are spiritual. You must protect them well."

After a while, he dreamed of snow-capped mountains and glaciers again. He was walking on the patrol road and saw Yu Bo holding a glacier stone. A voice in his mind said, "Don't let him take the stone away. Return it quickly, return it quickly..."

He took the stone away.

Before he could go up,

Then the world started to spin...

Then a small white jade stone swayed in front of his eyes.

.........