Why did you provoke me?

Nangong Tianshou asked for a few communication bells, and the two returned to the question of whether or not to save her.

In the end, it was Nangong Tianshou who made the decision; he felt that saving them was more valuable than not saving them.

Secretary Wu stood up. "It's dark now, and it's not convenient to find people in the battlefield. Tomorrow at dawn, I'll have them deliver the communication bell. Just tell them to make a big commotion, preferably near the exit."

Secretary Wu disappeared into the night. Nangong Tianjing clenched his fists, his teeth itching. This old Wu wasn't here to ask for advice; he was clearly here to order him around. He might end up being blamed for something.

But there was no other way; he had indeed thought it through carefully, and there were many benefits to rescuing the person. Most importantly, Secretary Wu seemed to actually be able to rescue them.

Secretary Wu returned to his residence, turned on his communication bell, and sent a message to Jingyi: "Find a few reliable people to go to the front lines to rescue a few people, using that mysterious way you guys came out last time."

Jingyi replied quickly, "This is a sensitive matter. People in the Fourth Front are still investigating this. Are you sure we want to use it again in the First Front?"

"Without this method, can you rescue them without anyone noticing?"

Jingyi took a long time to reply to her message: "It seems impossible."

"That's settled then. You get ready, I'll send you there by plane. After you're rescued, don't worry about the aftermath, just come back. Keep your identities hidden."

"good!"

After assigning the tasks, Secretary Wu went to sleep.

Nangong Tianshou didn't sleep well that night, tossing and turning and unable to get a good night's rest.

The next morning, Nangong Tianshou, sporting dark circles under his eyes, went to see Secretary Wu.

Old Wu was startled when he saw him like this. "Oh dear, my comrade, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Why are you like this? I'll get Qian Chuan over right away."

He hurriedly ran over and gently helped Nangong Tianshou to a chair, settling him in. As he spoke, the communication bell in his hand was already activated, and the message was quickly sent out.

Nangong Tianshou coughed twice. "Don't call anyone. I just didn't sleep well. I can't seem to get this sorted out, so I'm having trouble sleeping."

Secretary Wu stood aside, and he could say that this matter was not that difficult to handle; they had a secret weapon.

Of course not! Knowing who's got the trump card is a very important matter!

So he said, "Didn't we agree that I would handle this? How can you take care of yourself like this? If I had known it would turn out like this, I wouldn't have come to you."

He was deeply remorseful, and his expression was full of self-reproach.

Looking at his expression, Nangong Tianshou sensed something was off. Although they knew each other, they had never worked together. Previously, Hua Sanniang had only praised Secretary Wu for being capable and reliable, which had saved her a lot of trouble.

But he didn't really know the specifics. His understanding of Secretary Wu's personality was also superficial; he only knew that she was capable.

"Do you have a solution?" he asked tentatively.

"We've already sent someone over; whether it works out or not depends on the situation," Secretary Wu said, offering no guarantee.

Then, with concern, he asked, "Are you sure you don't need Qian Chuanlai?"

Nangong Tianshou waved his hand, "Don't let him come. All he does is nag me about needing to rest and take medicine. I'm starting to dread his arrival."

Secretary Wu chuckled, "It's good that you're alright. Then I won't let him come."

"Yes, yes, tell him not to come."

"Is he really that scary?" Secretary Wu asked with a questioning look in his eyes.

"You haven't gotten into any trouble. He's been in charge of things before. He wouldn't let me eat meat or drink tea. I'm the only one who drank that honey water. Guess what he said? He said I had to drink it for three months." Seeing that Secretary Wu was interested in his affairs, Nangong Tianshou hurriedly poured out his grievances.

Secretary Wu looked at Nangong seriously and said, "Patients must follow the doctor's orders. Otherwise, what should have been a month's recovery will drag on for half a year if you don't listen. Which one is more suitable for you?"

Nangong Tianshou was taken aback for a moment. "I heard," he said, then realized what he meant and asked, "Which side are you on?"

"Of course it's on your side. Aren't I saying this for your own good?" Secretary Wu had an expression that said, "You didn't even realize that?"

Nangong Tianshou fell silent, seemingly unable to refute.

Just then, the communication bell in Nangong Tianshou's hand vibrated.

He glanced down at the unfamiliar name.

Secretary Wu sensed it too, "Maybe it's one of your people."

"Are the people from Jingchuan that capable?"

"It's just delivering something, nothing difficult," Secretary Wu said casually, then raised his chin. "Aren't you going to accept it?"

"catch."

"Then you take the call. I have other things to do. I'll leave this place to you for now." Secretary Wu tactfully withdrew.

Secretary Wu didn't go far. When he saw Qian Chuan coming over, he went to greet him.

"Uncle Wu, what happened? Why was it sent by express courier?"

Secretary Wu waved his hand. "It's Nangong. He didn't look well and had dark circles under his eyes. I thought something was wrong with him, so I sent you a message."

"And now?" Qian Chuan asked as he walked into the house.

Secretary Wu grabbed him, "It's nothing, he just didn't sleep well. He's sending messages, don't disturb him."

"Are you really alright?"

"It's really nothing. Right now, he's most afraid of you. He poured out all his troubles to me."

"You can't blame me for that, it was Teacher Yu who told me to do it." Qian Chuan didn't want to take the blame, so he directly implicated Yu Meng.

"Qian Chuan, you can just say this to me. You're his attending physician, so you have to take responsibility for some things. Don't worry, you've stuck to your principles for their own good, and in the end, they'll all be grateful to you."

"I know, I was just saying that to you." Qian Chuan sensibly agreed with Secretary Wu's statement.

"You have potential." Secretary Wu patted him on the shoulder.

"Oh, by the way, how are the soldiers doing?"

"It's nothing, Aunt Qing made them some medicine."

"These brats, why do they use such good stuff? Teacher Qing really favors them."

Looking at Secretary Wu's expression, Qian Chuan realized it wasn't a complaint at all; it was clearly one of satisfaction.

After thinking about it for a moment, Qian Chuan understood. He was the one who approved the supplies for Aunt Qing's medicine. Now that he was saying this, Qian Chuan could only give him a thumbs up, "It's because you care about people."

Secretary Wu narrowed his eyes, unable to hide his smile. "It's not that I feel sorry for them, it's just that they are so capable."

Qian Chuan nodded repeatedly. It was true; he had so much research material that he could study it however he wanted.

Judging from Secretary Wu's attitude, it really seems like nothing's wrong.

Qian Chuan turned around immediately. "Then I'm going back. I need to keep an eye on things over there. If anything comes up, just send me a message."

Secretary Wu watched Qian Chuan come and go with a smile. He was very pleased that Qian Chuan had arrived so quickly!

After taking a stroll outside and finding nothing amiss, he checked the time and returned to his office.