Boonie Bears: Another World Fantasy

"Is it that hard to borrow two vehicles from your unit?" Sulo asked Salta, somewhat displeased. Seeing that Salta didn't seem to want to talk to him, Sulo strode forward and blocked his path.

“Isn’t there an airport to the north? Doctor, aren’t you being a bit unreasonable?” Salta glanced at Sulo, then turned his gaze to the soldiers boarding the trucks. With the last batch of soldiers boarding the trucks, the commotion at Bear Ridge finally came to a temporary end.

Salta silently pulled a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, lit it, and took a deep drag, letting the smoke fill his lungs. His eyes looked tired, but he remained alert.

"Sir, here's the situation. Due to the early prediction of the blizzard, almost all transportation to Zhenxing Island has been suspended. We had no other choice but to come to you for help." Seeing that the two were about to clash again, Xiao Luo jumped out from the side and explained to Salta.

“I understand your difficulties, but we must prioritize ensuring the operation of the military. After all, such a major event has occurred…” He paused for a moment.

"How about this?" Salta exhaled a puff of smoke and gestured towards the police station across the street, "Why don't you go and ask the police for instructions? I can't offer you any effective assistance here."

Seeing his resolute refusal, the flame of hope in Su Luo's heart was instantly extinguished.

"Let's go, Xiao Luo, I'm walking back today, even if I have to!" She gripped the straps of her backpack tightly, giving Xiao Luo no chance to object, and then resolutely strode forward.

"Dr. Su, if you hadn't slapped that boss back then, maybe you could still be negotiating now..." Salta's voice came from behind, deliberately tinged with regret and helplessness.

Hearing this, Su Luo became even more furious.

"I really hate him! That arrogant guy—" she thought to herself as she quickened her pace, as if trying to vent her frustration.

"Huh? Dr. Su?"

Su Luo had only walked a few steps when she ran into Zhao Lin and Xia Pu, who had just come looking for someone.

Upon seeing her, Zhao Lin immediately stopped and anxiously grabbed her, asking incessantly, "Dr. Su, have you seen Salta? He's the tall soldier who was with you."

Su Luo was extremely uncomfortable with Zhao Lin's actions. She already didn't like this place, and now someone was stopping her here asking her all sorts of questions, which made her feel a bit annoyed.

Fortunately, Xia Pu stepped forward and pulled Zhao Lin away, comforting her, "Don't worry, let's look again."

Su Luo sighed helplessly, then rolled her eyes and reluctantly pointed behind her, saying, "I know exactly where he is."

......

“So—you want to ask me about Mus?” Salta said, leading the group to a nearby temporary command post. As soon as he entered, he casually extinguished his cigarette and looked at Sharp with an incredulous expression.

“Yes.” Sharp nodded firmly.

Salta turned to look at Zhao Lin beside him, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Then, his gaze fell on the messy table, as if he were trying to search his memory for something.

After a while, Salta spoke up, "Well... because so much time has passed, and I wasn't old enough to remember things back then, I might not be able to give you a definite answer."

Although Sharp had only known Salta for a short time, he could clearly sense that Salta was avoiding Mus, and even seemed wary of anything related to him. Sharp's hands clenched unconsciously, his curiosity and thirst for knowledge growing stronger and stronger, reaching their peak.

"Hey, it's come to this point, are you still going to keep hiding it?" Su Luo couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up to defend Sharp.

“This matter isn’t as simple as you think.” With that, Salta deliberately walked to Sharp’s side, gazing at the young man with a look of pity. “If you’re only seeking revenge for her, I advise you to abandon that idea. Acting with hatred in your heart will only lead you to your own doom and drag innocent people around you down with you.” Salta’s voice became exceptionally low, as if afraid of being overheard.

"Don't you understand? Mus has noticed you for a long time. You know very well what that means."

Sharp's expression instantly turned serious, and the scene of his confrontation with Mus a few days ago involuntarily flashed through his mind. The words Mus had said to him that day were still vivid in his mind.

"I'm not stopping you, but giving you a warning. The choice is yours, Sharp." Thus, another choice lay before Sharp. If he persisted, he would have to face an opponent several times stronger than himself; if he chose to continue his cowardly escape... he probably wouldn't forgive himself for it in the future.

"I understand what you're saying," he said to himself, trying to bolster his courage. "I won't hide, never."

"Sharp—" Seeing that he was acting impulsively again, Zhao Lin was extremely anxious and hurriedly called out.

"Alright, you've got guts, kid." Salta nodded in approval, then pulled out a card resembling a playing card from his inner pocket, with three triangles printed on it.

“Here, Zhao Lin, if you want to know more, take this card with you when you return to Shenzhen to see Miss Xiao,” Salta said, handing the card to Zhao Lin.

Zhao Lin took the card, completely bewildered. She couldn't help but try to recall if she remembered such a person, but she couldn't find any clues about this Miss Xiao.

"Which Miss Xiao?" Zhao Lin frowned, trying to find some clues from the other party's expression and tone, but to no avail.

“Xiao Junyao, former financial director of Sunset Group. If you’re still unsure, you can ask your ex-boyfriend,” Salta replied casually, seemingly somewhat surprised by Zhao Lin’s doubts.

Upon hearing the words "ex-boyfriend," Zhao Lin's face instantly darkened.

“Remember this, kid. If she doesn’t believe you, just say my name. And also…” Salta slowly walked up to Sharp, a wry smile flashing across his face. “Don’t let her get to know you first, or your life might be in danger.”

"What do you mean?" Sharp glanced at the card in his hand, puzzled. He felt that Salta's words sounded like a threat.

“The older sister always cares the most about her younger sister, doesn’t she?” he said meaningfully, the truth now crystal clear.

……

Meanwhile, in Shenzhen.

A fine drizzle drifted through the night sky of Shenzhen, as if giving the city a mysterious baptism. Night rain always arrives unexpectedly, as if it has its own thoughts and rhythm.

For Naling, the truth revealed after the lies were uncovered was often the hardest to accept. She never imagined that she would fall into such a predicament in this world full of falsehood and pretense.

In this city, she had used countless masks and aliases to protect and hide herself, hoping to find a place for herself in this bustling metropolis. But now, she finds herself the one who has been deceived, a feeling that causes her immense pain.

However, even though she was tormented inside, she still had to continue playing the role that everyone knew—Xiao Junyao. She learned to navigate various social occasions with ease, burying her true self deep inside.

But few people know who the person called Na Ling is, let alone what price she paid to get to where she is today. Those untold stories and those unspeakable dirty tricks were all obstacles on her path to success.

Every choice we make is for survival, and also for a better future.

But what is the price to pay?

Although she hadn't used her Templar abilities for a long time, when she tried again, she still felt a trace of the resonant energy emanating from the Golden Antlers—the despair and fear her sister had spread before her death.

Na Ling could hardly suppress the anger and grief in her heart.

"who are you?"

Her gaze was fixed on the investigation report in her hand. This report, recently obtained from Yu Lian, detailed information about Naya and a strange man. According to the report, this man and Naya had a close relationship, even bordering on best friends. But Na Ling didn't believe it. She knew her sister's personality; Naya was naive and inexperienced, and it would be far too easy for someone with ulterior motives to break down her defenses.

Xiaoya... Xiaoya...

"Sister! When you come back, can you take me to see the sea?"

"Sister, I will be a good girl and won't make Mom angry."

"Sister, I've grown up now and can help you with some things."

"Sister, you must come back safely."

"elder sister……"