Time Travel: Volume 1! Starting from a Small Mountain Village

The two leaned quietly against the wall of the brigade headquarters. The moonlight in the sky seemed to be shy, casting only a faint glow that delicately reflected the emotions on their faces.

Looking at the young girl before him, Qi Shishen couldn't help but feel a shy ripple in his heart. He had never imagined that he would have such a tender side, especially in this plan that he was supposed to be ruthless and cold-blooded.

The unexpected breakdown of Director Huang's car was actually orchestrated by him. His original plan was to create an "accident" after Huang Shi and his group entered the Dongwan Brigade, hindering their operation and ultimately... However, the little girl's appearance at this moment forced him to re-evaluate the feasibility of this plan.

He worried that if the girl discovered his true colors and thought he was a ruthless person, his image in her eyes would probably crumble instantly.

Although he was confident in his ability to remain discreet, the little girl's intelligence forced him to be cautious. Just moments ago, the anger that flashed across her face when she overheard the conversation inside hadn't escaped his notice. That was one of the reasons he revealed himself; otherwise, with his skill in hiding, how could the little girl have possibly discovered his presence?

At this moment, an invisible barrier seemed to separate the two, both silent, unsure how to speak. Qi Shishen wanted to say something, but worried that saying too much would reveal his secret. The young girl, too, seemed to be pondering something, her brows slightly furrowed, a complex light flickering in her eyes.

The two left without a word, walking along the village path. A cool breeze blew gently, bringing a chill, and Long Lifan unconsciously tightened her collar. After a moment, she tentatively spoke, breaking the silence:

"Does your Qi family have a treasure?"

"No!" Qi Shishen slowly shook his head, uttering two words. As if afraid the little girl wouldn't believe him, he continued sincerely, "Anyway, I don't know if my maternal grandfather's family has any treasure."

Qi Shishen had always been skeptical of this so-called "treasure," and with the passing of his grandfather and his family, it became an unsolved mystery.

He racked his brains, and the only person in the family who might know the secret of that so-called "treasure" was his mother. However, he had questioned her countless times, but each time she firmly denied it. Moreover, a few years ago, his father, plagued by illness, had his treatment delayed because of this elusive "treasure," ultimately leading to his death. His mother and father had a deep bond; how could she possibly watch him miss his chance for treatment because of this "treasure"?

Therefore, deep down he gradually came to believe that this "treasure" was nothing but a fabricated rumor spread by those people. But why did those strangers keep coming to his door? Was it really just for a nonexistent treasure? For a moment, he wasn't sure whether this so-called treasure actually existed.

Back when he first met the young girl who had come to the countryside, a hint of suspicion even crossed his mind. He worried that her approach to his younger sister might be for ulterior motives, a way to extract clues about the treasure from them. During that time, he secretly followed Long Lifan, observing her every move, fearing she might do something untoward.

However, as time went on, he realized he might have been overthinking things. Long Zhiqing was simple and kind, and got along very well with her younger sister; he had never seen her do anything unusual. Only then did he dispel his doubts and spend money to have Long Zhiqing buy medicine for his mother.

“Long Zhiqing, you…” Qi Shishen paused, thinking of what had just happened, before continuing, “You don’t seem to have a good impression of these people either? I don’t know why, but I suppose you don’t want them to have an easy time!”

"I have a plan here, but I need your cooperation!"

Hearing Qi Shishen's offer of cooperation, Long Lifan was overjoyed. She had been wondering how to bring it up, and now the opportunity had come so unexpectedly. She nodded slightly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Seeing this, Qi Shishen moved closer to her, lowered his voice, and began to explain his plan in detail. Long Lifan listened intently, and as Qi Shishen spoke, her eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if she could already see Huang Shi's fate.

When she looked up at Qi Shishen, she couldn't help but be secretly amazed. Normally, Qi Shishen always maintained a cold and ruthless demeanor, making him unapproachable. But now, to deal with Huang Shi and his gang, he had revealed such a cunning side. However, considering what Huang Shi and his group had done to her grandfather, what did this little bit of cunning amount to?

Without the slightest hesitation, Long Lifan immediately nodded in agreement. She knew that cooperating with Qi Shishen was her best option at the moment. The two exchanged a smile, their understanding and trust overflowing, as if they could already see the dawn of victory. Next, they would join hands to punish those greedy people.

At this time, the men in the brigade headquarters room were already resting. Huang Shi lay on the bed, his stomach rumbling, feeling quite uncomfortable. He figured it was because he hadn't eaten these coarse grains for a long time, and they were having some difficulty digesting them. Helpless, he got up and groped his way to the toilet.

Having relieved himself, Huang Shi stumbled out of the restroom, still groggy. Just then, a dark figure darted out from the shadows and silently approached him. Before Huang Shi could react, a hard wooden stick struck him hard on the back of the head. Huang Shi felt a sudden darkness engulf him, instantly losing his balance and collapsing heavily to the ground, unconscious.

Seeing this, the dark figure quickly picked up the unconscious Huang Shi from the ground and disappeared into the night in an instant.

"Huh, what happened?"

Huang Shigang slowly awoke from his unconsciousness, his vision still blurry, and felt a sharp pain in his head. He instinctively reached out to touch it, but suddenly felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. Looking up, he saw a large dog staring at him menacingly, its eyes gleaming with ferocity, making low growling sounds as if issuing a warning.

"Wang Wang Wang"

"........."

Upon seeing Huang Shi's movements, "Laifu" immediately began to howl, its fierce and drawn-out bark instantly shattering the tranquility of Dongwan Village that night. The bark seemed to startle the entire village.

"A thief has broken into the chicken farm! Help!" With this shout, the hearts of the members of the Dongwan Brigade jumped into their throats. The chicken farm was everyone's hope, so upon hearing the news of the thief, they instantly jumped out of bed and rushed out. Some carried torches, others carried farm tools, hurrying towards the chicken farm.

In the darkness, the flickering torchlight illuminated the anxious faces of the commune members. They all shared a single thought: they must catch the thief who dared to steal from the chicken farm! Their steps were hurried and their demeanor fierce, as if they wanted to devour the despicable thief alive.

"Where's the chicken thief? Everyone, hurry up and take action!" With this angry shout, the first villagers to arrive reacted quickly and spotted Huang Shi lying on the ground. He shouted, but his hands didn't slow down at all; he grabbed the wooden stick in his hand and struck him hard.

Hearing this, Huang Shi, lying on the ground, was startled, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cave. His eyes widened, and he tried to stand up and retort, but the pain in his head made it difficult for him to speak, only allowing him to make indistinct "oohs." He looked at the villagers' fierce and menacing appearance, holding all sorts of things in their hands—some carrying torches, some carrying hoes, and others gripping sickles—each looking as if they wanted to devour him alive.

Huang Shi was filled with fear and despair. He tried to explain, but the pain left him with no strength to even think. He watched helplessly as the villagers approached step by step, his heart filled with endless fear and helplessness.

"It's over..."