Chapter 234 Original Sin 43
This time going into the mountains, it’s hard to say how much time it will take. Yun Shuangshuang had also prepared food and water, climbing ropes, and after some thought, she brought a big bottle of saline solution. Although it tastes awful, it’s the best for replenishing strength at critical moments.
With her backpack on, Yun Shuangshuang turned around intending to leave, but as soon as she opened the door, she saw her mother Feng Jinyan standing there at the entrance, frowning at her, "Are you going into the mountains to look for Wan Yan?"
"Yes, I’m going to search the mountain. Wan Yanfeng Jing and that director Li Ming have complex backgrounds, and something happened while they were staying here. If their families vent their anger, it could be troublesome."
"If you’re afraid of them retaliating, you can easily abandon Red Dust and leave. It’s not a big deal. You don’t have to risk running into the mountain!" Feng Jinyan frowned, disapproving of Yun Shuangshuang’s actions.
"Mom, even if we could ignore their anger, it’s a human life. We can’t really just stand by and do nothing. Besides, I’m not recklessly trying to play hero. You know I’ve trained in martial arts and have good physical strength. Plus, I practically grew up in the mountains running everywhere. The mountains aren’t that threatening to me. And my sense of smell is very keen; I’m sure I can find people easier than those armed police."
Feng Jinyan pursed her lips and said nothing, though in her heart she knew her daughter’s capability. Even if she went into the mountains, it’s unlikely she’d encounter danger. But concern breeds confusion, and there’s always a ’what if,’ which is why she was unwilling for Yun Shuangshuang to risk going into the mountains for an outsider.
Yun Shuangshuang sensed that Feng Jinyan was softening. She seized the opportunity to say, "Mom, rest assured, I know what I’m doing. I’ll just search for one day; I’ll definitely be back by nightfall. I won’t risk my safety to save others."
Seeing Yun Shuangshuang was determined, Feng Jinyan knew she couldn’t persuade her, and resignedly sighed, reminding her, "Remember your words; leave now, and you must be back by nightfall. And don’t take any risks!"
"Mom, don’t worry. I know my limits. I still need to take care of you in your old age. I wouldn’t let anything happen to myself on the way. I will act within my means," assured Yun Shuangshuang vowing to herself that she would come out before nightfall and definitely not do anything reckless before she bid farewell to a deeply concerned Feng Jinyan.
When Yun Shuangshuang reached the hall, she saw a group of local villagers resting there. These villagers were hired at a high price by Li Ming and Feng Jing to help search the mountains. The villagers often visited these mountains and might even be more useful than the armed police. But still, there were no results.