The other members of the Venomous Snake Special Team finally realized with enlightenment.
Xia Luyao chimed in, "It's actually nothing much, we just happened to run into them while pursuing the people who kidnapped Long Chuzhi, and together we fought against the Zaka Organization. As for the Protective Talisman, that was Lin Beichen's credit; if they want to thank anyone, they should thank him."
Lin Beichen looked at Xia Luyao unexpectedly, was she claiming credit for him?
Commander Fu nodded in satisfaction, "In any case, your Venomous Snake Special Team has made quite an achievement this time, especially Lin Beichen. I will discuss with the higher-ups about giving you the appropriate rewards."
After chatting with them for a few moments, Commander Fu hurriedly departed, leaving Lin Beichen and the others casually talking as they walked.
"What do you think they will reward us with this time?" Wild Ox asked curiously.
Lao Dao joked, "Don't even think about it, you were nauseous and vomiting during the mission, and you still want a reward?"
Wild Ox retorted indignantly, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
The topic suddenly shifted as Wild Ox shouted, "Captain, I have a complaint!"
Xia Luyao paused, "A complaint about what?"
Wild Ox glared at Lao Dao, "Lao Dao privately told me that you and Lin Beichen..."
Upon hearing this, Lao Dao hurriedly covered Wild Ox's mouth, fearing he'd reveal his "secret."
Xia Luyao looked at them quizzically, "He said what about Lin Beichen and me?"
Lao Dao nervously laughed, "Nothing, he's just talking nonsense."
However, Xia Luyao obviously didn't believe him and insisted on knowing the truth.
Finally, amidst the "scuffle" between Lao Dao and Wild Ox, the truth came out—it turned out Lao Dao was just joking behind their backs, saying Xia Luyao and Lin Beichen were close.
Xia Luyao blushed slightly upon hearing this and glared at Lao Dao, "You're always trying to take advantage of me!" Meanwhile, Lin Beichen stood to the side with an embarrassed smile on his face.
Lin Beichen and Xia Luyao were momentarily stunned upon hearing the words, whereas Lao Dao's face changed drastically and he internally lamented.
This time, Wild Ox really caused trouble, dragging him down along.
Flying Eagle and the others widened their eyes, wearing expressions of surprised bystanders as they looked at Lin Beichen and Xia Luyao.
"Captain, Lin Beichen, what are you two..." Flame pointed back and forth between them, his face full of smiles.
Xia Luyao's face flushed slightly, she hastily explained, "Don't listen to Wild Ox, it was just a misunderstanding. I almost fell, and Lin Beichen helped me, and I accidentally fell into his arms, it's not what you think."
However, Wild Ox stubbornly argued, "How am I talking nonsense, Lao Dao saw it with his own eyes, ask him if you don't believe me!"
Xia Luyao glared at Wild Ox, feeling conflicted inside. How should she explain this kind of thing? If she admitted it, wouldn't it only confirm their assumptions? But it was clearly a misunderstanding! She instinctively looked towards Lin Beichen.
Lin Beichen also looked helpless, he sighed and pressed his fingertips to his brow, saying, "Wild Ox, stop mentioning this matter, okay? It was just a misunderstanding."
But Wild Ox clearly didn't grasp the main point, he widened his eyes and confidently said, "It's not a misunderstanding, Lao Dao swore it was definitely true!"
Seeing Wild Ox's clueless look, everyone was left speechless.
Lao Dao wished he could just toss this fool out of the camp.
Xia Luyao took a deep breath, explaining once more, "Fine, I trust that everything you say is true. But it was only a misunderstanding at the time, I fell and Lin Beichen helped me, it wasn't as you imagined."
Wild Ox nodded, seemingly understanding, as long as the Captain believed he wasn't lying.
While Flying Eagle and the others nodded to show understanding on the surface, their expressions clearly showed they didn't truly believe the "misunderstanding."
Lin Beichen looked at Xia Luyao's helpless expression and shook his head, chuckling.
He suddenly thought of an idea and said, "Captain, didn't you mention before that the equipment layout on the training field needs adjusting?"
Xia Luyao was taken aback, then immediately understood Lin Beichen's meaning.
She cleared her throat, saying, "Yes, I did say that. I think the placement of these pieces of equipment needs appropriate adjustments to facilitate everyone's training." As she spoke, she made sure to emphasize the word "appropriate."
The others didn't find anything odd about these words, after all, Xia Luyao often adjusted training plans based on circumstances. Thunder suggested, "Then let's go rearrange the equipment at the training field now."
Xia Luyao smiled and said, "No need for everyone to get involved, I'll handle this minor task."
Seeing her sudden smile, apart from Lin Beichen and Wild Ox, the others felt a shiver run down their spines, knowing nothing good would come of this.
Sure enough, Xia Luyao continued, "You all go back and rest first, Lao Dao and Wild Ox, you two come with me to the training field to adjust the equipment positions." Hearing this, Lao Dao immediately understood the Captain's intent; she was taking the opportunity to discipline them! He let out a helpless sigh and turned to glance at Wild Ox.
But Wild Ox hadn't reacted yet, cheerfully agreeing, "Sure, Captain, I'm strong, we'll come along with you." He even patted Lao Dao's shoulder after saying it. Lao Dao almost fainted from frustration; this guy was too clueless!
Xia Luyao watched Wild Ox's reaction, feeling amused and resigned. At this moment, Lin Beichen chimed in, "Count me in too."
Xia Luyao looked at him in confusion, "You want to be a laborer too?"
Lin Beichen chuckled and said, "I'll go help as a supervisor and give some advice." Xia Luyao pressed her lips, lightly laughing, and nodded in agreement.
And so, the four of them headed to the training field together.
Their departure was watched with amusement by Flying Eagle and the others as they played the role of observers enjoying the show.
At the training field, Xia Luyao began directing Lao Dao and Wild Ox to move the equipment while Lin Beichen stood by as a supervisor, occasionally giving suggestions.
Wild Ox complained with a bitter face, "These fixed pulleys and climbing poles are all solid steel, they're incredibly heavy, how can the two of us move them!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Luyao laughed lightly and said softly, "Weren't you just saying you have great strength, these bits of equipment should be no problem for you."
Wild Ox was instantly speechless, was it still possible to take back those words now? How could he have anticipated the Captain would ask him to move these heavy items!
Lao Dao hurriedly elbowed him, signaling him to play up his hardship to reduce the burden.
Otherwise, by the time they finished moving these large pieces of equipment, they'd likely be too exhausted.
But Wild Ox totally misunderstood Lao Dao's intention, thinking he was being reprimanded for talking too much.
He directly said, "Captain, these pieces of equipment are really too heavy, no matter how strong I am, I can't move them all by myself."
"No problem, you have Lao Dao helping you, together you'll definitely manage." Xia Luyao smiled, but her eyes showed an undeniable attitude.
Faced with Xia Luyao like this, Lao Dao and Wild Ox felt a bit scared.
Even if Wild Ox was slow to react, he now understood the Captain was deliberately making things difficult.
So he hurriedly gave Lin Beichen a pleading look, "Lin Beichen, say something to help me out!"
Wild Ox wanted Lin Beichen to ask for mercy; with his relationship with the Captain, a request for leniency would definitely lighten the punishment. But whether Lin Beichen had figured this out or simply didn't care was a mystery.
"Say something? What should I say?" Lin Beichen feigned confusion. Seeing Wild Ox's anxious expression, he seemed to realize and said, "I understand!"
Wild Ox felt a burst of hope, thinking Lin Beichen finally got his point.
But to his surprise, the next moment, Lin Beichen said, "Go for it, I'm cheering you on!"
He said it while patting Wild Ox's shoulder, with an expression full of trust. Wild Ox felt like crying but had no tears, why was everything always so difficult for him!
Xia Luyao looked at Wild Ox's woeful face, unable to hold back a smile as she said: