The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 1004 - 1003. Many slots without an opening

Chapter 1004: 1003. Many slots without an opening

Jing Yu was amused by her attitude, "At least it’s more scientific than the existence of Gu Insects."

"Hey, what’s unscientific about Gu Insects?"

"..."

Under the cold night sky, the two gazed at each other for a moment, both rendered speechless.

"Fine, their existence is reasonable. It’s just that the crossover into different fields is so broad, it’s hard for me to accept."

"At least the problem is solved now, isn’t it?"

Jing Yu cupped her small face in his hands and leaned in, feeling her unusually cool temperature. He frowned, "Why are you so cold? Your face looks pale, and you have dark circles under your eyes. Didn’t sleep last night?"

"Ah, went out with Nuannuan for a round."

Incidentally, they also devised a foolproof plan and had no time to sleep.

Jing Yu grabbed her hand and led her toward the village chief’s house, "The support troops cleared a few areas for rest. Go take a nap first; things are mostly settled here."

"Alright."

The two walked along the small path back to the village chief’s house and saw several military tents set up nearby. Since the area designated for rest wasn’t very spacious, everyone refrained from making additional demands. They fell asleep huddled together on a sofa, still dressed.

The night was freezing, and winter in the mountains was even more bitter and icy. Jing Yu watched as the person in his arms quickly fell asleep. He carefully took a military green coat from the side and covered them both.

He left a gentle kiss on Tang Shu’s forehead and closed his eyes to rest.

By dawn, they heard good news.

"Indeed, there’s a village twenty miles away, but it doesn’t have any elementary schools. As for the few children we interrogated, there are some—but..."

Shang Xiaoyan returned, weary and dust-covered, his expression filled with anger. "Those kids were sold to the village for a hefty price, far beyond what most families can afford."

These people are truly devoid of conscience, exploiting even small children. It’s utterly appalling! And to think he’d once believed Miss Ah Cui was a decent girl.

"Then hand the children over to the local authorities."

Wen Nuan never anticipated that uncovering a human trafficking case would be part of this. She instructed the troops packing up the military tents.

With the final matters concluded, the group quickly organized their belongings. After Tang Shu circled around Collar Village to confirm there were no suspicious Herbs, she joined the larger force in their departure.

That night, they arrived at the base in the Imperial Capital Suburb.

Once Tang Shu got off the vehicle, she discovered the person liaising with the base wasn’t Wen Nuan or Captain Song. Unexpectedly, it was Si Liang.

This person, reputed for his exceptional psychology skills, had shed his usual gentleness seen in Collar Village. His sharp gaze and commanding aura were as striking as Wen Nuan’s, perhaps even more imposing. The liaison officer opposite him looked visibly uneasy and faltered under the pressure.

Wen Nuan stood aside, watching with relish. Her eyes held admiration and nostalgia.

Nostalgia?

Tang Shu couldn’t help shuddering at the thought and nudged Wen Nuan’s arm.

"Hey, where’s Xiao Xi?"

"Sent to her uncle’s house. Don’t worry; that little rascal thrives anywhere. She’s probably already blissfully following her uncle around."

"Why do I detect a hint of joy in your tone?"

"Sharp sense, I’m impressed."

Wen Nuan complimented, "Having that little rascal around, I’ve practically forgotten what going on a date feels like."

"..."

So, you turned this mission into a couple’s date outing? If Miss Ah Cui finds out, she’ll be heartbroken!

Speechless.

Meanwhile, the pair completed the work handover swiftly. Si Liang’s counterpart noticeably sighed in relief, though perhaps prematurely, because upon seeing Jing Yu, his spine stiffened again and a sharp intake of breath escaped.

Tang Shu: "???"

Just what on earth did Jing Yu do before this?

Wen Nuan chuckled lightly, directing Shang Xiaoyan to carefully bring out the experiment subjects who had been tortured beyond recognition.

Meeting them was Master Qin, an old war doctor Tang Shu had encountered once before. The condition of the bodies on the stretchers made the elderly man stamp his foot in fury.

"How could they end up like this?!"

He gasped and immediately turned to bark orders at a group of individuals in white lab coats, rattling off a series of medical equipment names as the team began systematic intervention.

"From what I see now, I can only try my best to stabilize their lives. But if they turn out like those three from last time... I fear the Gu Insects inside them will be beyond my capabilities."

Master Qin had thought the three individuals he’d treated previously were shocking enough. Never had he imagined something even more outrageous awaited him. His sharp, piercing gaze settled on Wen Nuan.

"You must clarify how these people ended up like this. Using human bodies to test drug properties is a blatant ethical violation!"

Wen Nuan replied patiently, "Master Qin, these individuals were rescued from a criminal den. It’s already fortunate they’re still alive. The details regarding the Gu Insects inside them remain inconclusive for now, but I’ll need their medical examination reports from you."

"...Nonsense!"

Despite his anger, Master Qin hadn’t lost all his reasoning. He knew none of this was Wen Nuan’s fault, but the worry etched on his face was palpable.

"I need extra support. The girl you brought last time could work just fine. If she assists, I’ll even play second fiddle."

"...Oh, she’s not easy to convince. I’ll have to talk to her."

Tang Shu was someone Wen Nuan had painstakingly recruited into her team. Resolving issues related to Gu Insects wasn’t a problem, but seeing Master Qin’s calculating expression seriously irked Wen Nuan.

In all likelihood, if Tang Shu fell into his hands, she’d never leave again. And considering Tang Shu’s expertise in traditional Chinese medicine, Master Qin would be even less likely to let her go.

Wen Nuan casually evaded the topic with a few words and withdrew from the military medical circle, finding Tang Shu conversing with Jing Yu.

"The Gu Insects in their bodies... Can you do anything?"

"It’s not just Gu Insects. I don’t have major issues handling those; sealing them within the body can ensure no further harm. But the drugs injected into them are another matter—I’m entirely unfamiliar with that."

"What do you need?"

"I’ll need drug analysis reports and their current medical evaluation results."

"OK, I’ll get you the data once Master Qin has the results."

Wen Nuan nodded in contentment, "I know you’re very busy ordinarily, but this matter is extremely critical. It may involve figures beyond our imagination, so we’ll need your assistance."

"No problem, I’ll cooperate."

Tang Shu smiled, "I just inquired—this base is impressively vast, isn’t it?"