Only after getting into the car did Zhou You ask, "Did Deputy Chief Cheng come to rescue us on purpose?"

"No, no. 'Rescue' isn't the right word. If anyone's getting 'rescued,' it's the city defense team. Didn't expect Mr. Zhou's martial arts to be this impressive. If there's a fight, the city defense team would definitely be the ones at a disadvantage." Cheng Zi'ang was trying to gather information about Zhou You's background. However, seeing the way they interacted, it seemed more like friends or even lovers rather than a superior-subordinate relationship.

Although they shared a room, there was no way it could be that sort of relationship.

But as far as young talents in the country were concerned, there seemed to be no mention of anyone with the surname Zhou. It was unclear if it was a real name.

Returning to the military district, Shao Qi and Cheng Zi'ang went to discuss matters, while Zhou You visited Dr. Zhao at the hospital. He also left enough money in their hospital account. The money had originally been found, so spending it didn't bother him.

Members of Team Dawn were hesitant about staying or leaving. If opinions were divided when the time came, the team would disband, something they didn't want to face.

However, Cheng Zi'ang's offer was too tempting. Joining without connections or assessments, and without the need to work, they would only need to complete one mission per year. The rest of the time, they could do whatever they wanted. It was a great job—no need to risk their lives with the military, but rather enjoy their own lives.

"Make your own choice. Although I hope everyone's opinion will be unanimous, this concerns everyone's future. Decide on your own path from here on." Li Hongxi knew that the unity of this team had long since dissolved. Maybe dissenting voices had started as early as when he decided to escort civilians north.

This choice was also a form of selection. Those willing to follow him were his true brothers.

Li Yunxi sneered, "They had promised earlier. Now, just because of a little temptation, they're changing their minds. What happened to their integrity?"

"When did the young miss become so conservative? Back when the decision was made, none of us knew the situation in other bases. Now we're here in the Jiangnan base, seeing is believing. What's wrong with staying here?" Wang Kunyu had made up his mind not to leave. He was afraid and didn't want to be burdened by ordinary people anymore.

"Let's vote with a show of hands. Those willing to stay, raise your hands." Just as Li Hongxi finished speaking, those who usually got along well with Wang Kunyu immediately raised their hands. Then, others who wanted to stay followed suit. Seeing so many people choosing to stay, the remaining few also reluctantly joined.

Wu Yong wanted to stay too, but he also wanted to follow Li Hongxi. "Captain Li, can't some of us stay? The ordinary people have already decided not to leave. We all come from the same place. It's good to have someone to look out for them."

Li Hongxi shook his head and said, "It's better if they stay. Our journey ahead will be smoother."

"That makes sense. It used to be that having them with us was dragging us down. If we go on our own, even if we encounter danger, escaping shouldn't be a problem. Yangcheng is safer, and there are more opportunities. If we want to make further progress, we can't just seek comfort." Wang Jian'an expressed his willingness to follow the captain. Once someone took the lead, Li Hongxi's close associates also voiced their decisions. In the end, only Wu Yong remained undecided.

"Old Wu, discuss it with your family and decide by tomorrow night at the latest. We'll leave the day after tomorrow morning." Li Hongxi said.

Ning Xufeng left with Wang Kunyu. Along the way, they ran into the soldier who had welcomed them yesterday. Surprisingly, he greeted them very warmly, saying, "From now on, we're all brothers. If you need anything, feel free to ask me."

"Thank you."

"By the way, is that Zhou You guy from your team?" the soldier asked curiously.

Hearing that name, Ning Xufeng's heart raced. He had an unusual obsession with Zhou You. Almost involuntarily, he asked, "What happened to him?"

They all knew that Zhou You was now with Mr. Shao, but why would an ordinary person care? Did he do something out of line again?

"He paid a large sum of medical expenses for the patients from your team who were hospitalized. Goodness, I've never seen so much money in my life. He's really wealthy, and very generous too."

"He's wealthy?" Ning Xufeng thought he had heard a joke. Everyone knew how poor Zhou You used to be. How could he suddenly come up with a large sum of money? The only possibility was that Shao Qi gave it to him.

Wang Kunyu had no feelings towards Zhou You and sneered, "He found himself a good sugar daddy."

A voice in Ning Xufeng's heart said: What do you have to compare with the Shaos? It's normal that Zhou You doesn't like you.

Ning Xufeng's face turned as dark as water, and he didn't speak for a long time. He remained gloomy after returning to the guesthouse.

In the evening, a few teammates came to invite him out, "We heard there are many fun places in the inner city. We've been cooped up for so long. Let's find a place to relax."

Ning Xufeng's eyes flickered, and he nodded in agreement.

Shao Qi and Cheng Zi'ang hadn't returned since leaving. Zhou You wasn't worried. Even if a tiger got sick, it wouldn't turn into a cat. Moreover, those three bodyguards were definitely nearby. He was eager to spar with them.

During his meditation, Zhou You intentionally gathered his internal energy at his chest. The sensation he experienced earlier was too extraordinary. If he could find the reason, his strength could soar even higher.

Unbeknownst to Zhou You with his closed eyes, as his internal energy circulated through his meridians, his chest emitted a faint glow. However, it hadn't reached the state of unlocking potential, so the Heartstone remained inactive.

Knock, knock, knock. Someone knocked on the door.

Zhou You opened his eyes to answer the door, thinking it might be Shao Qi. To his surprise, when he opened the door, no one was there—just an envelope on the ground.

Zhou You hadn't bought a phone yet, nor did he need one to contact anyone. The appearance of this mysterious letter was puzzling.

He picked it up and opened it. The content was brief: an invitation to meet by the lake south of the military district at 10 PM, signed by Li Yunxi.

Zhou You didn't recognize Li Yunxi's handwriting. The script was delicate, resembling a girl's writing. However, he couldn't fathom why Li Yunxi would invite him out, especially when they all shared the same guesthouse. Was there a need to arrange a meeting?

Zhou You set the letter aside, not intending to accept the invitation. He had sensed something during his training just now. If he didn't unravel this matter tonight, sleep might elude him. Entertaining the invitation would only distract him further.

Chapter 051: Rescue in the Hidden Room