The highway extending between the mountains is in very good condition, the road is flat and wide, and there are not many vehicles.
Due to the urgency of the matter, Ning Chi's car was obviously speeding. Anyway, points and fines will definitely be deducted for this trip.
But he didn't dare to drive too fast, after all, there were two policemen sitting on top.
The journey, which was originally expected to take three and a half hours, was completed in less than three hours by Ning Chi.
On the road leading to Lexiang, something happened.
Mei Qian stuck his head out of the car window and sighed at the mess in front of him. Unexpectedly, a large-scale landslide occurred and the car could not pass at all.
After asking, I found out that there was a heavy rainstorm locally at noon, and the place was closed to traffic half an hour ago.
What's even worse is that judging from the map, Lexiang is in a special location. There is only one way in and out, and you can't even turn around and go around it.
There is no way but to wait.
Fortunately, there are a lot of things to buy when renting a car, so you don’t have to worry about going hungry. There are two policemen in the car, one is an undercover, and the remaining civilian is a real outlaw, and his psychological quality is not bad. Faced with this situation, he can still
I could have a seemingly relaxed chat in the car without showing any impatience.
But I’m afraid only I know what I’m feeling exactly.
Anyway, if Mei Qian could drive an excavator, he would have wanted to go there and help himself.
Although according to the plan, it was already close to evening, and even if they arrived at Lexiang, it would be dark and they would not be able to go up the mountain.
But in this situation, it seems like it’s more than just a day’s delay. What should Maomao do?
What's even worse is that Zhang Yu received news from the front.
Because five people suddenly disappeared in the mountains, the local people in En County took it very seriously.
Not long after Zhang Yu informed the local police, two professional search and rescue teams entered the mountain with equipment this morning.
But the heavy rain in the morning came suddenly and caused flash floods. The two teams have now withdrawn to the countryside.
However, the locals provided a new route.
"That is a mountain road. It was opened by local residents when they were logging and harvesting mountain products. The tractor can pass it, and our off-road vehicle should be able to pass it. However, it has just rained heavily, so the road conditions are definitely not good, and it will take a long way." Zhang
Yu explained to everyone in the car while looking at WeChat.
Mei Qian got out of the car and took a look. Based on the scale of the collapse, even if the construction machinery was fully equipped and working overtime, it would probably not take a few hours to fully open it. It might take a few days.
A few people ate something in the car and then turned around and changed directions.
But there's really no way to tell about one's luck.
There is an old saying that when the house leaks, it rains all night.
Confucius said: If a person is unlucky enough to drink cold water, his teeth will be blocked.
Anyone who has experienced it knows that it’s okay if nothing happens. Once something happens, the more anxious you are, the more likely it is that things will go wrong.
This very metaphysical phenomenon is especially obvious when it comes to Mei Qian, who is worshiping Buddha and falling down.
What Zhang Yu said about the poor road conditions was no exaggeration. Not only was the mountain road muddy, but there were also many potholes.
The off-road vehicle they rented had good shock absorption, and it didn't feel too bumpy when sitting in it.
It's just that the wheels always get stuck in the mud, and people need to get out of the car to push them, not to mention getting covered in mud.
However, after pushing and pushing, the car unexpectedly struck again. This cannot be simply described as unlucky.
Ning Chi and Li Chen lay on the front of the car and struggled for a while, but the car didn't get better either. They could only shake their heads helplessly: "No one can repair it without spare parts."
They had already walked a long way on the mountain road. There was no village or store in front of them, and there was no mobile phone signal. They would definitely not be able to call for support.
In other words, the four people were trapped in the mountains.
Zhang Yu looked up. Although the moon was very big tonight, he could still see dark clouds.
He couldn't help but frown: "It might rain again. Let's leave here as soon as possible and find a place to pitch a tent."
Logically speaking, if the car breaks down in the wild, it is safest to stay in the car overnight.
But by chance, their off-road vehicle parked under a hillside with only a few solitary trees.
Without looking carefully, you can find traces of being washed around.
This is obviously not a safe place. The climate in the mountains is always changeable. If there is a flash flood or mudslide, there is no place to run in the car.
After some discussion, they decided to each carry a big bag and continue walking along the mountain road.
Driving in the mountains at night is really not a pleasant experience.
Because it had just rained, the originally bumpy road became extremely muddy. Not only was it deep for one foot, but shallow for one foot, a lot of mud was often left on the shoes after just a few steps, which was extremely uncomfortable.
The air in the mountains is fresh and cold.
Fortunately, when they rented a car, Ning Chi and Zhang Yu purchased everything. Not only did they have food and camping equipment, they also provided raincoats for everyone to wear outside, which was enough to withstand the low temperature in the mountains.
Turning on the strong flashlight, the road was clearly illuminated. The few people there were not tourists, so there was nothing to complain about.
Although they were just looking for a suitable place to camp, they still walked out for more than half an hour before reaching the edge of a dense forest.
The terrain here is relatively high, so it is definitely much safer.
But just as everyone was taking off their backpacks and preparing to set up tents, Mei Qian suddenly stopped and let out a light sigh.
"There seems to be a fire ahead."
Zhang Yu was stunned, and quickly took out his telescope and looked in the direction of Mei Qian's finger.
Sure enough, I also found something unusual. Unfortunately, the distance was still too far. I could only tell that the shaking light was the light of the fire, and I couldn't see anything else clearly. "Is it possible that someone is missing in the mountains at this time?" Li Chen asked.
"It's unlikely. Looking at the direction, it should be not far from the mountain road. It's also going down the mountain along the road. How about asking for help?" Ning Chi immediately retorted.
"You are not allowed to find a way out by yourself?" Li Chen glared at him.
Mei Qian and Zhang Yu looked at each other and stuffed their things into their backpacks again without saying a word.
No matter who is on the other end, always go and check it out.
As the saying goes, if you look up the mountain, you will run to death.
The situation tonight is that watching the fire is exhausting.
If you meet someone in the mountains in the middle of the night, it would be fine if they are villagers or tourists, but if they are poachers or tomb robbers, it would be more dangerous.
Just in case, none of the four people turned on their flashlights and moved forward by moonlight.
Therefore, this road seems extremely long.
The firelight became more obvious, but the rest remained unchanged.
There is still white mud ahead, and the distance is still hidden in thick darkness.
The scenery on both sides is of dense woods and weeds that have not changed. Even the birds chirping are sharp and sad, as if they have always been with you.
"What's that noise? It's weird." Li Chen rarely goes to the wild. When he walks, he can't help but look at the woods on both sides and behind him, as if he is afraid that something will suddenly rush out. "That's an owl.
"Zhang Yu glared at his apprentice.
Ning Chi said with a smile: "Don't turn around suddenly when walking at night. Maybe it's because the fire on your shoulder has gone out and something is watching you."
"Get out!" Li Chen cursed and kicked. After being dodged by the other party, he wanted to say something, but his shoulders were held down by Zhang Yu: "Don't say anything, we are here."
It turned out that before they knew it, they had already approached the light source.
Several people looked at each other in a tacit understanding, and then walked quietly towards the direction of the fire. When they got closer, Zhang Yu and others saw clearly that the fire was coming from a small wooden house with few doors and windows.
.
The wooden house is dilapidated, so you can clearly see the fire pit in the middle and the situation inside.
At this time, two people in camouflage uniforms were sitting cross-legged by the fire, talking in low voices, and from time to time there was a burst of laughter.
Mei Qian had good eyesight and could see the red armbands on their arms at a glance. While he was relieved, he also felt a little disappointed.
What's reassuring is that the other party is two rangers, both around forty years old, and they don't look like they are pretending.
He was disappointed because the other party was not Maomao and the others. He thought for a while and planned to show up and ask, but before he could make a move, someone behind him, either Zhang Yu or Li Chen, suddenly stepped on a branch.
The crisp sound was very obvious at night and immediately aroused the alertness of the people in the wooden house.
"Who?" Along with the shouting, there were two sounds of pulling the bolt of a gun...
---------------
"So, you are here to find someone?"
I have to say that it is really convenient to do things sometimes when the police are with you.
At least, the two alarmed rangers in front of them had lowered their guns after seeing the IDs of Zhang Yu and Li Chen and asking them in detail.
While the other party was observing the four people, Mei Qian and Zhang Yu were actually observing the two forest rangers. They glanced at the bamboo basket next to the fire pit and saw that there were only wild vegetables and mushrooms in it, so they lowered their guard a little.
.
"When did it happen? Why didn't we receive any news when we went up the mountain yesterday?" One of the bearded uncles asked again.
"It's the case that disappeared last night and was reported this morning." Zhang Yu thought for a while, took out his phone and opened the screenshot. It was his Weiwei screenshot with a simple map on it, and he pointed to the avatar on it.
: "Do you know Liu Kai, the director of Lexiang Police Station? This is his Weiwei."
"Hey, Xiao Kai. I know you. He's my cousin." Another thin middle-aged man's eyes lit up and he actually put away the rifle again.
The atmosphere in the cabin suddenly became relaxed.
Upon seeing this, Mei Qian also took out his mobile phone, pulled out Maomao's photo and handed it over: "Have you two seen this person?"
"Eh? Isn't this the little girl who bought mushrooms yesterday?" The bearded man asked in shock: "Is she missing?"
"Have you seen them?" Mei Qian's eyes lit up and he quickly asked: "Do you know where they went?"
"I didn't pay attention at the time." The bearded man shook his head.
But before Mei Qian could be disappointed, the skinny middle-aged man on the side suddenly raised his hand: "Wait, let me think about it, I heard they said they wanted to see the hanging coffin. At that time, I was surprised that the direction they were walking in was not to the river..."
At this point, he suddenly slapped his thigh: "It's over, a group of young people may have entered Shirengou without listening to the advice, and something big will happen this time..."
－－－－－－Digression－－－－－
The first chapter of water is to replenish yesterday’s dose, and there will be more at night.