HCB Chapter 99 Betrayal
Chapter 99 Betrayal
"What a thrilling day!"
The children had a good meal and a shower at the camp, and then each of them was carried to the entrance with a bottle of nutrient solution.
Originally, Ying Ziping was embarrassed to take so many things.
However, the second son persuaded him with just one sentence.
"What if only the seventh and eighth children are left?"
360 bottles of nutrient solution, if consumed sparingly, will be enough to feed 10 people for a year.
If there were only the seventh and eighth children, it would be enough for them to eat for many years.
"Big brother, are we really going to abandon Seventh and Eighth Brother?"
The sixth brother felt a little reluctant.
“It’s okay. Even if we don’t abandon the seventh and eighth kids, the nutrient solution we brought back is enough for us to live on for a year.”
Only then did the second brother reveal his true purpose.
“I don’t recommend going with them. Who knows what she’ll ask us to do, or what kind of test she’ll put us through, acting like she knows us brothers and sisters so well.”
He said bitterly.
"How could the seventh and eighth brothers not come? Even if they don't, they must have their reasons! How can we exclude them from our group just because of that!"
Ying Ziping sighed and advised the second son.
"Second brother, you can't take other people's things and then talk badly about them. Boss Feng meant well, it's just that everyone has different standards for doing things."
He naturally felt that Feng Shuyuan's judgment criteria were too arbitrary, but Boss Feng had already given them opportunities and given them enough. In his heart, he felt only gratitude towards Feng Shuyuan.
The fourth brother remained silent.
She could actually sense some of Feng Shuyuan's purpose in doing this.
However, saying it now would only disturb everyone's peace of mind.
The two younger ones didn't have as many ideas.
All they knew was that being able to be with their older brothers and sisters made them happy.
“If you really don’t think it’s appropriate, then we won’t go. Consider these nutrient solutions a loan from her; we’ll pay for them when we’re able to in the future.”
Seeing the still somewhat unconvinced look in his second son's eyes, Ying Ziping sighed again.
"Alright, stop thinking about it. Since you've decided not to go, let's get ready properly."
A hint of joy appeared again in his eyes.
"Now that we have so much food, we can send you to school."
“Primary school is compulsory education. You will all go to school in a few days. This nutrient solution is enough for us to eat for a year. I will think of a way to get the rest later.”
"Big brother, I'll go with you."
The third brother looked up at him.
“Someone like me would face discrimination at school, so I might as well do something within my power for my brothers and sisters; that would make me happy.”
"No, listen to me..."
……
With their hopes for the future in mind, the brothers and sisters pushed open the door of the dilapidated house.
The house was empty.
"Strange, haven't the seventh and eighth brothers returned yet?"
The sixth brother said strangely.
"They should have been back by now, right?"
Yes, by this time the sun has already set, and no one would be going out at this hour.
"Could it be that something unexpected happened?"
The second brother's expression hardened.
"What did you do to those guys who went to see Old Seven and Old Eight today?!"
"Second brother, calm down."
Although Ying Ziping was also very anxious, he still did not forget to calm her down.
"Boss Feng wouldn't do such a thing."
"Then tell me, where did Seventh and Eighth go?"
Looking at the deserted room, the fourth brother had a vague guess in his mind.
Carrying her own bag of nutrient solution, she arrived at the secret location where the others had hidden their food.
"Fourth brother, what are you doing?"
The third brother noticed her strange behavior.
The fourth brother didn't answer him, but started digging directly.
The soil here is unusually loose, as if it had been turned over but not compacted.
The fourth brother quickly dug up the box where they had hidden their food.
"Brother, all our food is gone."
"Open the box," the fourth brother said in a trembling voice.
"what!"
The second brother rushed over like a cannonball and grabbed the box.
"How can it be!"
The second son's face was full of bewilderment and confusion.
"No, no, no, it must be that boss's fault! They must have hired someone to steal the food, kidnapped Seventh and Eighth Brother, and then lied to me..."
"Snapped"!
The crisp sound echoed in the silent, dilapidated house.
"Second brother! Wake up!"
The fourth brother had tears in his eyes, his hand still frozen in mid-air.
"Only a few of us knew where the food was hidden! There weren't even any signs of the house being ransacked! The person who took the food went straight to where it was hidden. Why can't you accept reality? Why do you have to hate the people who helped us for no reason?"
"How am I supposed to accept reality?! We've been brothers and sisters who've depended on each other for so long! And now you're telling me they betrayed us?"
The second brother also roared at the fourth brother.
In fact, they had already guessed the answer, but they simply refused to admit it.
"There's no such thing as betrayal or not; in the end, we're just strangers who have gone our separate ways."
The third brother's calm voice came from behind them.
Seeing everyone turn to look at him, he immediately smiled:
"That's good, then we won't have to worry about who stays."
"Looking at it now, leaving with Boss Feng isn't such a bad choice, is it?"
Everyone was silent.
Thinking of the little girl who used to snuggle in his arms, begging him to tell her stories and acting cute with him, the second son felt as if all his strength had been drained away.
After a long while, Ying Ziping let out a long sigh.
"Well, they have their own path to follow."
"Put all the nutrient solution we brought back in this box."
"Whether they come back or not, this is the last thing we, their older brothers and sisters, are leaving for them."
"Tomorrow, we'll leave with Boss Feng."
"We will never see each other again."
……
After seeing the children off, Feng Shuyuan took Jin Ruiguang and embarked on the road to the border.
It's only a little over an hour's drive from here to the border.
Before long, they arrived at the main camp at the border.
Before they could even get out of the car, Feng Shuyuan and his group were surrounded.
"Welcome, Mr. Feng, to the Third Border Region!"
Veterans lined both sides of the road, holding banners and crowding around the area.
"So enthusiastic?"
Feng Shuyuan was somewhat at a loss.
"Yes, you have improved their lives, and they are too grateful to thank you enough."
Huan Tianjiao also came over, and at this moment, he smiled and helped Feng Shuyuan answer the question.
After politely thanking Huan Tianjiao, Feng Shuyuan shivered when no one was looking.
When Huan Tianjiao got out of the car to maintain order, she quietly asked Jin Ruiguang beside her.
"May I ask, why has Huan Tianjiao changed so much?"