Zhao Qiang said, "Hey Yang San Shao, what are you doing? It's easy for people to misunderstand if two men like us hug and cuddle like this!"
Yang Shiqi said, "Are you scared? Can I play gay with you?"
Zhao Qiang quickly pushed Yang Shiqi away, saying, "I really don't have that idea. You should find someone else."
Suddenly, one of the guards who had been dozing off woke up. Yang Shiqi, pushed by Zhao Qiang, was now facing away from him. Both Zhao Qiang and Yang Shiqi saw that the guard had woken up, and neither dared to push him anymore. Zhao Qiang pretended to be asleep and rolled over, then rolled to his side and hugged Yang Shiqi from behind. He placed his hand on her chest, then pressed his thigh against her hip, and Yang Shiqi's petite body was immediately violated by Zhao Qiang.
"Damn it, two men sleeping like this, ugh!" the guard cursed, even spitting exaggeratedly to show that his sexual orientation was normal.
The guard seemed to have been startled awake and couldn't fall back asleep for a while. He took out a cigarette, lit it, and gazed at the starry sky through the gaps in the bushes. He even started humming a little tune, probably fantasizing about how he would spend the money he got. Zhao Qiang really wanted to smash him to death with a hammer. The way he was holding Yang Shiqi was too indecent. But if he hadn't made some moves back then, the guard who had been awakened might have become suspicious. Now, he was suspected of being gay and even scorned.
Yang Shiqi was pressed against Zhao Qiang's chest. At first, she didn't feel anything, but Zhao Qiang's breathing was right behind her ear, and she could feel a big thing behind her buttocks. She twisted her buttocks restlessly, trying to get as far away from Zhao Qiang's lower abdomen as possible. However, the more restless she was, the more it affected Zhao Qiang. Zhao Qiang had no choice but to warn her to behave.
But the guy humming the tune was right in front of him, and Zhao Qiang couldn't speak. Even whispering in his ear would be dangerous. It wasn't that Zhao Qiang was afraid of him, but if they were discovered to have something going on, it would be difficult to hide among the enemy and storm their lair. So, the hand on Yang Shiqi's chest squeezed her breast tightly, as if to remind her that if she didn't behave, he would keep pinching her.
Yang Shiqi was suddenly attacked in the chest. She froze, her hips stiffened, and her head buzzed. Although she had never been open about her feelings, she was still a girl at heart. The blow hurt a little, but she felt ashamed even more. She was confused, hesitant, indecisive. Zhao Qiang's pinch was incredibly precise; it wasn't her breast or pectoral muscles, but her nipple! The tip of the nipple was a nerve-rich area, and a flood of signals rushed into Yang Shiqi's brain. She considered herself a man, her family treated her like a man, but she was clearly a woman! Her body's reaction was perfectly normal. At that moment, she felt dizzy, short of breath, and her body began to tremble, starting with her heart, then the muscles in her legs and arms twitched.
Volume 2 [315] Let's have surgery then.
Zhao Qiang was relieved when he saw that Yang Shiqi had behaved after he pinched her, but recalling the feeling from earlier, something seemed off. What man would have a peanut in his mouth? Could it be that Yang Shiqi had hidden a bullet? Was she planning to die with these enemies? If so, she should have hidden a grenade.
Immediately afterwards, Yang Shiqi's body trembled and her limbs stiffened. Zhao Qiang was puzzled. Could it be that Yang Shiqi had some kind of mechanism hidden in her chest that he had broken when he pinched it? With this thought in mind, Zhao Qiang placed his palm on her chest and rubbed it. His first reaction was that it was soft.
Although it wasn't big, it wasn't as strong as a man's pectoral muscles. Instead, it felt like Xu Xiaoya's chest. More importantly, the device he used as a bullet and a mechanism had grown even larger than before, and it felt firmer and harder to the touch.
Zhao Qiang was puzzled. Of course, he continued to touch her, but suddenly Yang Shiqi's elbow jabbed backward, and Zhao Qiang yelled. This blow hit his crotch. If he had seen it beforehand, the armor on his belt would have been activated. But the problem was that Yang Shiqi was in his arms, and he couldn't see her make a move at all. He was hit for nothing.
This howl, of course, woke everyone from their deep sleep; the sound of a bullet being chambered was ear-piercing! Zhao Qiang thought to himself, "Isn't this just asking for trouble? I'll have to waste my breath explaining, and I might even get beaten up to vent my anger. I've disturbed my team's sweet dreams!" But Zhao Qiang didn't get that result. Instead, a sharp howl came from the dense forest, and the guide shouted, "Wolf!"
Beard raised his rifle and fired a burst into the sky: "What are you afraid of? Smash whatever comes your way!"
The previously agitated group immediately quieted down. The roars from the outer circle grew more urgent and numerous. The guide listened and said, "There are bears too. They're planning to wipe us all out."
Actually, there's no need to be afraid of wild beasts like wolves. The rifles these guys have can fire in bursts. Eighteen people can form a circle and fire in three waves, ensuring that no matter how many wolves there are, they won't be able to get in. However, the guide is worried about wild boars. Once that thing goes berserk, a heavy machine gun might be able to tear it apart in one shot. But with a regular caliber rifle, it's dangerous as long as you don't kill it. It can definitely break into the encirclement because of its thick skin and tough flesh.
Upon hearing that there were wild animals outside, Yang Shiqi became frightened and immediately grabbed Zhao Qiang. Zhao Qiang, who was in great pain, pushed her away and said, "Do you want to cripple me?"
Yang Shiqi also gave Zhao Qiang a cold look: "Then why are you touching me like that!"
Zhao Qiang chuckled: "What are you afraid of, you're a grown man? It's a bit overdeveloped and a little too big, but it's okay. I heard that even penises can be shrunk now. You can just have surgery..."
Yang Shiqi picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Zhao Qiang, yelling, "Shut up!"
Zhao Qiang was speechless. This Yang the imposter was probably most afraid of having his shortcomings exposed. Forget it, he wouldn't say anything more. His senior sister told him to be more tolerant of him, so he would let it go for her sake.
Before long, dawn broke after all the commotion. Although the wild beasts roared fiercely, they didn't charge into the group. It was unclear whether it was because of the firelight or because they were also wary of the guns in the men's hands. As for Zhao Qiang and Yang Shiqi sleeping together, no one pursued the matter further. After a quick breakfast, the group set off again. This time, knowing that Zhao Qiang was by her side, Yang Shiqi no longer had any thoughts of running away and obediently followed along. Later, when she couldn't walk anymore, she asked Zhao Qiang to carry her. The three men guarding her were happy to have some peace and quiet, letting the two 'men' be affectionate. Actually, it was mostly Yang Shiqi who took the initiative, while Zhao Qiang was the one who kept avoiding it.
Around 1 p.m., Zhao Qiang could see a prominent hill in the dense forest with a building on it, which was probably the border post. Actually, they didn't take this route to the border post, but their patrol route covered this area. However, they couldn't possibly walk through the entire dense forest. They would just walk along the familiar path at the border marker. As long as everyone walked quietly, they could easily slip past their patrol route and enter foreign territory. The border station wouldn't be able to do anything about it.
But last night, the bearded man's burst of bullets had alerted the border patrol. Now, all ten soldiers were out on patrol, along with two wolfhounds, patrolling the path they had trodden through the dense forest. The barking of the dogs could be heard from afar. The guide was worried and consulted with the bearded man, saying, "Brother Beard, the situation isn't so good. What do we do now? Change course?" Changing course would mean walking more than ten kilometers into an even denser and more difficult forest area that the border patrol couldn't reach. Safety would be absolutely guaranteed, but no one could guarantee the time.
The bearded man was a little annoyed. They were already behind schedule, and changing routes would only make things worse. He asked, "Can't we try to get through? We're not on their regular patrol route. As long as we're discreet and careful, we should be fine, right?"
The guide said, "But there are wolfhounds. No matter how quietly we walk, can we avoid them? Besides, those dogs can smell our scent immediately. It's not safe to force our way in. They are well-trained border guards. We'll definitely suffer."
Big Beard, Long Hair, and Red Pagoda Mountain discussed it and decided to take a risk. If they couldn't get through, they would take a detour. As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. How would they know if it would work if they didn't try? However, the light was too bright at the moment, which was not conducive to crossing the border illegally. They would wait until evening to take action, and rest for the remaining hours.
The group retreated slightly, then set up camp and rested while preparing lunch. About 200 meters from the camp, there was a low-lying area. It was the hot and rainy season, and the area was filled with water. Because it was a stone pit, the water was very clear. Yang Shiqi then discussed with the three people who were guarding her.
"Brother, I'm going to wash my face over there. It's all sweaty and sticky." His tone was very polite, which was quite unlike Yang Sanshao's.
A man yelled, "What are you washing your face for? Just stay put! The border post is not far away. If you make a sound, I'll shoot you dead!"
Yang Shiqi, emboldened by Zhao Qiang's presence, said, "What's wrong with me washing my face? You can't do this to me. Why don't you just kill me? Anyway, I need to wash my face."
After saying that, Yang Shiqi turned and walked towards the puddle. The three men were furious, and one of them raised his gun, shouting, "Stop! Stop! If you don't stop, I'll shoot!"
The bearded man yelled, "Bastards! Do you want the border guards to hear us and come and wipe you out?!"
The guard said aggrievedly, "He insisted on washing his face."
The bearded man scolded, "Then let him wash! You guys go and watch."
Yang Shiqi smiled smugly. She knew that these people had mistaken her for someone of high value who was impossible to harm, while the person who was actually valuable was just standing by watching the show. Yang Shiqi successfully reached the water's edge. Looking at the clear pool of water, she really wanted to jump in and take a refreshing bath, but there were still three men watching her.
Zhao Qiang followed, and no one restricted his movements. There was a large rock by the stone pit, and Zhao Qiang jumped up and sat on it. He comfortably stretched out his arms and legs and lay down, as if all the fatigue from carrying the load all day had dissipated. However, the sweat on his body was really sticky. Zhao Qiang took off his shirt and then unbuckled his pants and belt. At this moment, it was impossible for anyone to harm him. Besides, Zhao Qiang was also on guard, separating his energy and quietly circling around him. Although it wasted some energy, it was better than regretting it later.
With a splash, Zhao Qiang jumped from the large rock into the water. Yang Shiqi was washing her face by the puddle when she was suddenly splashed and half of her clothes got wet. She picked up a stone from the ground and threw it into the water at Zhao Qiang, yelling, "You bastard, you've gotten my clothes wet!"
Zhao Qiang was in a good mood after successfully finding Yang Shiqi. He was even thinking about how they might be able to raid the group's headquarters. So he wasn't angry at all. Instead, he chuckled and pulled Yang Shiqi aside: "Since your clothes are wet, come down and take a shower. The water is so cool, it'll feel great!"
Yang Shiqi was caught off guard by Zhao Qiang pulling her. By the time she tried to get up and dodge, it was too late. She stumbled and fell into the puddle. She dove into the water and then emerged from the bottom with water splashing all over her head. Luckily, the water only reached her chest, or she would have choked.
Zhao Qiang was only wearing his underwear. He said to Yang Shiqi, "Take off your clothes and wash off the sweat. Your clothes are so dirty they could be used to dry salt."
Yang Shiqi nervously clutched her chest and said, "I won't take it off."
Zhao Qiang said, "What are you doing? How come you look like a woman and act like this? Come on, I'll help you take your clothes off. It's okay, I promise I won't laugh at you." Zhao Qiang thought that Yang Shiqi was unwilling to take off her clothes to take a bath because her breasts were not developing normally.
Yang Shiqi backed away, finally falling into the water, crying out, "No, no..."
Zhao Qiang had no choice but to give up: "If you act this horrific, people will think I've done something to you. Fine, don't take it off then."
The three men on the shore weren't interested in watching the two grown men bathe. They huddled together discussing how to spend their future money. Some suggested buying a piece of land in the United States, while others suggested setting up a company there.
“You, you turn your face away,” Yang Shiqi said.
Zhao Qiang was confused: "What are you doing?"
Yang Shiqi said, "I'm used to showering alone, and I feel shy when someone is watching me."
Zhao Qiang said, "You really do have a lot of good habits. Okay, I've already washed up, so you can wash up yourself. I'm going to go ashore to hang up the clothes."
Yang Shiqi didn't have any clean clothes either, so she jumped into the water, took off her clothes and pants, gave them a quick rub, and threw them to Zhao Qiang, saying, "Hey, help me hang them up to dry."
Zhao Qiang hung his clothes on a tree branch, then gathered some grass on the ground and lay down on it. After a while, Yang Shiqi emerged from the water, her hands covering her chest and wearing only men's boxer shorts. Zhao Qiang noticed that she was still wearing a tight-fitting top and said, "Aren't you hot wearing so much in the middle of summer? Why don't you take it off and let it air out?"
Yang Shiqi lay down on the grass next to Zhao Qiang, ignoring his questions. A large tree branch with wet clothes hanging on it separated the two of them. The branches were weighed down by the clothes, keeping them apart. The three guards in the distance were chatting animatedly, not interfering as long as the two remained under their watchful eyes.
“Their destination should be a drug cultivation base,” Zhao Qiang suddenly said.
Yang Shiqi asked, "Do you think the person behind this would be waiting there?"
Zhao Qiang shook his head: "I dare not say, but I'm afraid there isn't a single mastermind behind it all, so the idea of going straight to the lair isn't entirely certain."
Yang Shiqi said, "Are you saying this was done by another country?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Probably. I'm sorry you had to take a bullet for me this time."
Yang Shiqi said, "It's nothing, just don't lose your temper with me anymore."
Zhao Qiang chuckled: "Don't you think I've been much warmer towards you since we met this time? Doesn't that count as a change in attitude?"
Volume 2 [316] You want to rebel?
The two lay on their backs on the ground, the azure sky seemingly within reach. They had never felt it so close to them before. There weren't so many lush branches overhead. Lying on the ground and looking up at the sky, they felt an unparalleled sense of openness and comfort—a feeling they could never experience in the city.
Although the air was still muggy, the occasional breeze carrying the scents of grass and flowers was still intoxicating. This was a vast primeval forest area, where the trees had lived for countless years. It was peaceful and serene, and the occasional chirping of insects and the running and jumping of small animals made it seem like a perfect concerto of nature.
"How beautiful!" Yang Shiqi exclaimed. Living in the concrete jungle of the city, she had never experienced such a scene before, nor had her mind and body ever felt so peaceful. Every day was always noisy and chaotic, making it impossible for her to calm down and appreciate things. But now, she was immersed in it, closing her eyes and listening intently.
Zhao Qiang didn't speak. He was also experiencing the true meaning of life. Sometimes, people can't find the stirring in the depths of their hearts when they are in a noisy city. When you are single-minded, you will feel the wonder of life. Just like now, Zhao Qiang suddenly felt a heartfelt emotion. Yes, it was a feeling of being moved. He grabbed Yang Shiqi's hand.
Yang Shiqi looked embarrassed, a mix of happiness, shyness, and annoyance. She was embarrassed because she didn't dislike Zhao Qiang; happy because she actually envied Xu Xiaoya and Hu Qian; shy because she felt a wetness in her heart; and annoyed because she wanted to yell at Zhao Qiang, "Men and women shouldn't touch each other!"
"Old Yang," Zhao Qiang and Yang Shiqi usually address each other as "Old Yang" or "Old Zhao."
Yang Shiqi hummed in response: "What?" This time she didn't call Zhao Qiang "Old Zhao," and her voice was surprisingly soft, like a girl's.
Zhao Qiang didn't care and said, "We can't let down the life that God gave us. A person can only come into this world once. Once it's over, it's over. When you close your eyes, everything is gone."
Yang Shiqi said in a soft voice, "I know, that's why I've been trying my best." Unfortunately, Zhao Qiang only took Yang Shiqi's current very feminine tone as normal behavior of a transvestite, otherwise he could have taken the opportunity to observe her more closely and found the problem.
Zhao Qiang said, "But our direction and methods are all wrong."
Yang Shiqi turned to face Zhao Qiang, and could see his face through the gap in the hanging clothes. "What do you mean by that?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Our efforts are limited to specific points and have little effect. They might scare small fry, but they are useless in the face of major events."
Yang Shiqi chuckled: "Your words are aimed at my grandfather. You can scare others, but you can't scare my grandfather."
Zhao Qiang didn't hide anything: "Pretty much. I don't know what you're really thinking. Are you planning to take the dead end that your family has laid out for you, or are you planning to take a path that is completely your own?"
Yang Shiqi said, "Isn't that obvious? Of course I want to follow my own path, otherwise I would have gone back to Beijing to live a life of debauchery long ago."
Zhao Qiang said, "Since that's the case, have you thought about what to do in the future?"
Yang Shiqi shook her head: "No, otherwise why would I come to you? Isn't everything decided by you?"
Zhao Qiang chuckled: "I can only decide Xu Xiaoya's fate; you're not under my control."
Yang Shiqi said, "I'm letting you decide now, are you going to decide or not?"
Zhao Qiang asked, "Is that really what you think?"
Yang Shiqi said, "That's really what I think, but there are a few things you need to understand. I don't follow orders from others. I've been like this since I was a child. The more someone orders me, the more I oppose them."
Zhao Qiang said, "I don't give orders to people; it's usually Xu Xiaoya who gives me orders."
Yang Shiqi laughed: "I can see that too, but I'd better give you a heads-up first, so we don't end up arguing about this later. I hope you're a kind man who doesn't get angry at anyone. If there's a problem, we can all get together and discuss it. If we can't reach a conclusion, then the woman's decision should prevail."
Zhao Qiang exclaimed in surprise, "Damn, I thought you were a chauvinist. How come you respect a woman's decision?"
Yang Shiqi stretched out her fair little foot and kicked Zhao Qiang: "Continue."
Zhao Qiang didn't dodge, letting Yang Shiqi kick his thigh. "Your feet are so white, they're even whiter than Hu Qian's."
Yang Shiqi was furious: "Don't compare her to me!"
Zhao Qiang said, "If you don't want to compete, then don't. Why are you getting angry again? This time you're the one who got angry; it has nothing to do with me."
Yang Shiqi withdrew her foot: "Tell me quickly, what are your plans for the future?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Actually, I wasn't talking about your grandfather. People like him from the older generation were too deeply influenced by the socialist planned economy, so they like to plan out a path for everyone first, and then make you follow that path without wavering!"
Yang Shiqi said, "You're absolutely right. My grandfather grew up during the planned economy era. Every year, every month, every day, he loved to make detailed plans for himself, outlining how to do this and how to do that. I told him, 'Is this useful? Plans can't keep up with changes. Just take it one step at a time.' My grandfather would scold me, saying that I had no ambition and no sense of the big picture."
Zhao Qiang reminded Yang Shiqi, "We've gone off on a tangent. Let's not talk about your grandfather anymore."
Yang Shiqi interrupted, "Then continue."