Chapter 1024: Chapter 1018: Meet Again_1 Chapter 1024: Chapter 1018: Meet Again_1 “Okay, I understand. I will try other methods in the future.” Li Dabao knew he shouldn’t think this way, but seeing the young girl like this, he always felt that what the heavens did to her was too cruel. Her two most cherished people were taken away all at once. Even an adult might not be able to bear this kind of blow, let alone such a young girl.

“Dabao, we all know what you’re thinking, but we don’t want this either. We’re all doing this for her sake. Now, let’s continue the rescue.” Jing Xin patted Li Dabao on the shoulder. Their line of work often entailed participating in missions that weighed heavily on their hearts. Would they stop acting just because of this? That was not going to happen, was it?

Therefore, no matter how difficult, they could not give up. This was being responsible to themselves as well as to others.

“We understand, Deputy Chief.” The team members rallied their spirits and continued their search efforts, not even stopping to take a sip of water or have a meal until nightfall, when they returned to their base for dinner.

“You’re back. Here’s your food. Eat quickly. After a hard day, you must be starving, right?” A member of the cook staff set their meal before them and asked.

“Thank you. I’m really hungry, but squad leader, do you have water? Let us have some water first.” Ding Xi looked at the meal in front of him. All he wanted now was to drink some water. He hadn’t had time to drink all day and his mouth was parched to the point of cracking.

“Alright, you eat first. I’ll go get you some water.” The squad leader had never seen such reckless search and rescue work. At least others would take the time to eat and drink. These few, in contrast, would dive right in without a care in the world. This would not do. Tomorrow, he would have someone bring them food and water periodically. How could they work without eating, right?

The head of the cook staff thought that he should do more in order for the upcoming work to proceed smoothly. That was the only way everyone would have hope, right?

Chu Molin had also been busy up till now without eating. When he lifted the curtain and walked in, he saw many tired faces. However, everyone was still dutifully eating their meals. Chu Molin went to get his food and thought that although the food wasn’t as good as at the research institute, it was already pretty good given the circumstances.

“Huh, Ding Xi, is that our Deputy Chief?” Li Dabao glanced up and caught sight of Chu Molin’s profile as he turned. It was a quick glance in the dim light, and he wasn’t able to see clearly. So he asked his comrades, pointing to the man not far away.

“What are you talking about? Isn’t our Deputy Chief right here with us?” Ding Xi was confused for a moment, not realizing that Li Dabao was referring to a different Deputy Chief, not Jing Xin.

“Ah, my mistake. I was talking about our former Deputy Chief, the Cold King.” Li Dabao realized his mistake after hearing Ding Xi’s reply, scratched his shaved head, and said.

“What did you say? Where is the Chief?” Upon hearing Li Dabao, Ding Xi asked in disbelief. The others also turned and focused their attention on Li Dabao, Jing Xin included.

“Um, can you all please stop staring at me like this, it’s quite unsettling.” Li Dabao got nervous under the intense gazes of his comrades.

“Speak up, where is the Chief?” The four of them asked Li Dabao in chorus.

“There.” Li Dabao pointed to Chu Molin who was walking towards them.

“Chief!” All four of them followed Li Dabao’s pointing finger and upon realizing that it was indeed Chu Molin, they all cried out in surprise and joy.

“Are you surprised to see me?” Chu Molin placed his meal on their table, sat down, and asked them all.