Step by step, a gentle breeze leads to a smooth path

"Ah? No, it's not necessary, is it?" The Premier seemed to realize something, and with a lingering fear, stared at Song Tingnan and said solemnly, "Comrade Song Tingnan, please be sure to come back alive!"

"Yes!"

Song Tingnan spent half a day busy at Professor Liao's place, preparing the poison and antidote herself. Then she changed her appearance several times, making sure to get all the available vaccines.

Song Tingnan wasn't afraid at all; he'd treat it as an experience, a polar adventure. The Premier subtly implied that in that lawless zone, there was no need to abide by any laws or regulations; survival was the only priority.

She also has a new secret weapon—hypnotic control of others. Although it takes a lot of mental effort, it is a life-saving trick.

The Prime Minister told her to rest for a few days and make preparations to depart as soon as possible.

After the conversation ended, Song Tingnan made phone calls to all his relatives and friends in the Premier's office, including Song Wanli, Gao Haoran, Jiang Qianqian, Zheng Xiangqian, Song Yanchu, and Zuo Jinyue, and told them the same line the Premier had provided—to go abroad for further studies.

First, it saved on phone bills; second, it saved time and effort—if people didn't believe her, she simply handed the microphone to the Premier. After a series of phone calls, the Premier was both amused and exasperated, yet he still had to cooperate.

She used to be such a good kid, but now she's even more reckless than her master, Gao Haoran. Truly, the student has surpassed the master. This ability to be flexible and adaptable, a little roguishness, is a good thing. "The lofty are easily broken, the pure are easily stained." Upright and unyielding people are inherently unacceptable to the world! The more honest and kind a person is, the more they need to use certain means to protect themselves! No matter what schemes are devised, as long as the motive is right, it's not a malicious plot!

Song Tingnan was unaware that her actions had given the Premier a glimmer of hope that she could successfully infiltrate the enemy's ranks and complete her mission.

In the chaotic border region, one could easily cross the border in an instant. The skin color, facial features, and height of the neighboring countries are all quite similar, making it difficult to distinguish nationalities when disguised. Therefore, infiltrating or being infiltrated is not particularly difficult; the real challenge lies in getting close to high-ranking officials and obtaining confidential information.

Given the harsh natural environment at the border: dense jungles, treacherous mountains, and swift rivers, coupled with the presence of various unknown poisonous creatures in the jungle, and the fact that there were no comrades-in-arms to fight alongside him.

The higher-ups are extremely cautious in selecting the people to send out; only the elite are nominated, and losing even one would be a great loss. Moreover, they worry that the extreme tug-of-war between money and justice, survival and morality, greed and conscience would lead to regrettable situations. Human weaknesses exist in certain circumstances; even the strongest warriors can slip up, let alone a young, beautiful, and unmarried woman like Song Tingnan.

What kind of life should she live? Song Tingnan had been thinking about this since she was old enough to understand. Day after day, year after year, a mundane life, repetitive work, raising children and revolving around the family, and being caught up in all sorts of gossip—she couldn't accept that.

Moreover, Gao Haoran's intentional or unintentional guidance destined her to walk a path unlike that of ordinary women. The frustrated sacrifices of her senior masters and the silent endurance of Li Yaqi and the others made Song Tingnan realize that she had to "get on the table" and have a certain level of authority to have the right to negotiate.

Although the current leadership is democratic, enlightened, and capable of discerning right from wrong, what if they change? Taking the initiative and relying on oneself is the best strategy. As the saying goes, "Having someone in court makes things easier," and Song Tingnan aspires to be that person.

Of course, achieving this goal is difficult, but no matter how difficult, as long as you take action, you're one step closer to it. Therefore, this trip to the border, whether for the benefit of the nation or for her own sake, requires a desperate gamble—it's all or nothing!