After several rounds of persuasion, and even Hu Xiaodong personally stepping in, they finally barely managed to convince Hua Biao.
Tang Xiaoquan let out a long sigh and collapsed into the seat. After regaining composure, he picked up the hand-held radio and instructed Qiangqiang: "Qiang, please inform Old Xu that we're heading out first. Tell him not to worry, we will complete the mission, and ask them to patiently wait. Within a week, we'll return with the equipment to rescue them."
Moments later, Wang Qiang received Old Xu's reply, containing just four words: "Safe travels."
Illuminated by the moonlight, Old Xu and Lei Tong watched as two vehicles slowly departed into the distance.
Only after the vehicles vanished from sight did Old Xu breathe a sigh of relief.
They left! Finally left!
What Old Xu was worried about ultimately did not happen, which allowed his mind, long on edge, to slightly relax.
