Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 376 - 274 Yi Yan Yi Xing_2

Chapter 376: Chapter 274 Yi Yan Yi Xing_2

Back at the dormitory, Feng Yi took a shower, put on a robe provided by the dormitory, and sat cross-legged on the bed scrolling through his phone.

If he were at home, he would have stayed in his original form.

Using this position to play with the phone while in disguise is still not very comfortable.

Feng Yi first posted a safety update in his Moments.

He selected some messages in the chat app to reply to.

The Publicity Department of the Joint Defense Bureau reminded him to stay active on social media by not disappearing for too long.

So, Feng Yi picked a few photos taken in the mountains and posted them on social media.

There were pictures of giant pandas and also of snakes.

He didn’t post photos of the bamboo forest when it wasn’t flowering and wouldn’t mention anything related to the mission.

In another dormitory within the monitoring station,

Captain Wen also saw Feng Yi’s online activities.

He thought to himself, "This isn’t bad at all!"

After completing a two-week task and returning to human society, why not enjoy a more colorful life, chat, play games, and have fun? Why rush back into the mountains so soon?

Regardless of whether Feng Yi was really suffering from sleepless nights, Captain Wen didn’t sleep well that night anyway.

Perhaps it was because he thought too much about Feng Yi during the day, he even dreamt about him at night.

It wasn’t about surviving a life-threatening situation in the wilderness, nor was it about foraging for mountain fruits.

He dreamt that—

within a lush green bamboo forest, a sturdy giant panda and a strong, robust wild boar were competing for bamboo shoots.

Then the scene shifted, and the wild boar was gone; it was Feng Yi competing with the giant panda!

Feng Yi aggressively snatched a shoot from the claws of the giant panda.

One was not enough;, he snatched several more!

The act infuriated the majestic panda, which shuddered its bulky body and issued a delicate roar!

Woong~

The person opposite the panda, arrogantly holding several bamboo shoots opened their mouth, revealing fangs like those of a poisonous snake in the mountains...

Captain Wen was startled awake.

His face showed a strange expression.

After so many years of working at the Joint Defense Bureau and carrying out dozens of missions deep in the mountains, he had always been calm, even when facing powerful beasts.

But he never thought that a dream could make him lose his composure!

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Reflecting on the dream, he found it rather amusing.

It was outrageous!

To dream of such exaggerated and outrageous events!

Perhaps he really did have too much bias against him, to dream of such an unrealistic scenario.

Captain Wen reflected, wondering if he had been too harsh on him?

Perhaps, his advice should have been more tactful?

After all, Feng Yi had performed well all along the way.

And yet, the direction of the dream was not right.

They say that what you think during the day, you dream of at night. Even if he had a dream, it should have been about Feng Yi’s safety.

However, the dream was neither thrilling nor too bizarre, detached from reality!

If he told his colleagues at the Joint Defense Bureau, he would be laughed at!

It’s illogical!

Perhaps this is what they call "the most perfect logic is that there is no logic"?

Captain Wen slapped his forehead, no, he couldn’t keep thinking along the lines of that dream.

He wondered if spending too much time with Feng Yi had significantly impacted his thinking.

Feng Yi’s words and actions often defied common sense, severely disrupting his normal logic.

It was toxic!

He opened the thermos, took a sip of warm water to calm his nerves.

Casting aside his scattered thoughts, Captain Wen tried to go back to sleep.

When he woke up the next day, the dream had become very vague.

He vaguely remembered that it seemed he had dreamt of Feng Yi snatching bamboo shoots from a giant panda?

After freshening up, his mind was clearer, and the dream became even more blurred.

After breakfast, he went to the work area.

He noticed the staff at the monitoring station busily moving things around.

According to the schedule, it wasn’t time for the next delivery of supplies.

Scanning the area, Captain Wen saw an unfamiliar visitor and immediately furrowed his brow.

This monitoring station in the northern part of the mountain was not located in the deep mountains, but it was still some distance away from the nearest village or town. Besides research and investigation team members, there were strict regulations for outsiders; generally, they were not allowed to come in.

And those who like camping and adventures are turned back upon encounter. Now there’s an explicit rule that forbids entering the mountains.

"Who is he? Aren’t outsiders forbidden from coming here?" Captain Wen said to a station member.

"Ah, this is Feng Yi’s driver," the member explained.

"Even if it is Feng Yi’s driver, we can’t make exceptions!"

"No, Captain Wen, here’s the thing," the member pulled Captain Wen aside and whispered, "They donated a batch of supplies, and this person, belonging to the donor side, is allowed to come over with the materials."

According to regulations, donors are allowed to send 1 to 2 people with the transport team to the monitoring station.

With this explanation, there was indeed no issue.

Captain Wen glanced at Jia, who was helping move supplies, and with a nod pointed at Feng Yi, who was also transporting goods not far away: You’re quite something, kid!

If this isn’t the result of careful planning, what is?!

To donate supplies to the monitoring station, you need to go through the process days in advance, contacting the recipient; it’s not something that can be arranged overnight!

This youngster had it all planned out!

Unlike Captain Wen’s mixed feelings, the station staff were very happy because the donated batch of supplies was highly practical and of excellent quality.

From equipment to everyday necessities, they not only met the standards of the monitoring station but also fit their needs well.

The head of the Northern Monitoring Station shook Jia’s hand warmly: "Much appreciated!"

Jia: "I’m just following the boss’s arrangements."

The station head quickly moved over to grasp Feng Yi’s paw: "Thank you so much!"

In the station head’s view, regardless of Feng Yi’s ultimate goal, judging merely by this batch of supplies, it wasn’t a matter of just throwing money at the problem. That was enough; beyond that, the station head didn’t concern himself.

Before long, Feng Yi was called over by Captain Wen for a talk.

"You had already decided?" Captain Wen asked.

"Yes, decided," Feng Yi said.

Their mission schedule was: 6 days south + 2 days at the main peak protection station + 6 days north

During the two days of rest at the protection station located at the main peak of the mountain range, Feng Yi contacted Jia to arrange a donation of supplies, resulting in the scene today.

"Still insisting on applying for a solo expedition into the mountain?"

"Yes."

Captain Wen took a deep breath but didn’t try to persuade him any further.

He took out Feng Yi’s application form and guided him on how to write the application.

Then there were some other procedures.

The process for a solo mountain entry is slightly more complicated, requiring a waiver and a promise agreement to be signed.

After completing the procedures, Feng Yi returned to the dormitory.

Jia was already waiting for him there.

Today, in addition to transporting materials, Jia also brought food for Feng Yi to recharge properly.

He packed another batch of specially prepared rations by Chef Bing.

The once emptied black backpack was filled up once again.

"I’m heading into the mountain early tomorrow; you can take another route and drive back south just like Captain Wen and the others. My time in the mountain this round is uncertain; when you get there, you’re free to do whatever. I will contact you when I get back," Feng Yi said, sharing his plan with Jia.

Jia didn’t know what Feng Yi was going to do by entering the mountains again, and he didn’t ask. He just did whatever his boss said.

He wasn’t concerned about Feng Yi’s safety in the mountains either.

Things that ordinary people need to worry about don’t matter for Feng Yi.

Jia stayed one night at the monitoring station, and the next day, as Feng Yi headed into the mountains, he drove away.

Captain Wen stood on a hillside watching Feng Yi walk towards the forest with his black backpack that was bigger than everyone else’s, his steps light.

Yes, light.

He seemed eager and in high spirits.

Captain Wen sighed.

He didn’t know whether letting this kid into the mountain was right or wrong.

With his backpack on, Feng Yi started at a moderate pace, but once he was far enough away not to see the monitoring station anymore, he quickened his steps slightly, yet still restrained.

The surrounding area was still within the surveillance zone, with cameras nearby.

After moving on a bit further, there were no cameras around.

Feng Yi breathed in the mountain air, spread his arms, and felt the liveliness of the forest.

In this season, every corner of the forest was bustling with activity.

Since he was here, he might as well send a message to all the beings in the mountains first!

Feng Yi "composed" a message of intention and broadcast it toward the woods—

[I’ve arrived, friends in the mountain range!]

The bustling forest suddenly fell silent.

It was like just after joining a chat group, where he saw everyone chatting away noisily, so he decided to chime in.

Then everything went quiet.

Awkward silence.

Feng Yi: "..."

Forget it, time to go into hiding.