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They both opposed my plan, which meant it lost its foundation for execution. From previous interactions, it seemed unlikely that Zhao Squad Leader would support it either. I glanced at my watch; they had only set out a little while ago, and the round trip would take at least ten hours. I needed to use this time to draft a preliminary outline for the next actions and devise a plan.
The lighting issue remained unresolved, making it difficult to arrange subsequent actions. Even if I forced a plan together, it would be dangerous and unlikely to gain approval from Zhao Squad Leader and Xiao Guolin. At that moment, I still lacked the preparation and courage to act independently from the organization, so securing the majority's support for my plan was my primary concern.
I patted the drowsy Medic and asked, "How much alcohol do we have left?"
Medic groggily replied, "Not much, about a kilogram."
I calculated that this amount of alcohol wouldn't be sufficient as fuel for torches. Alcohol evaporates too quickly; if we had alcohol lamps, it could provide longer-lasting illumination, but pouring it on torches would lead to rapid evaporation. Compared to the stable burning effect of grease, alcohol was far less effective.
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Before I could think of a better solution, I borrowed a penlight from Xiao Guolin to see if I could fix it. To my dismay, I discovered that the main issue wasn't a poor connection but rather dead batteries. This left me completely stumped. I sat there contemplating countless plans, but without lighting, none could be executed. Forcing any action would only lead to failure.
After confirming that without illumination all plans were unfeasible, I shifted my focus to persuading them to agree with my plan. I decided to target Liu Squad Leader; his opposition to hunting the massive Aquatic Creature stemmed entirely from fear of water ghosts. If I could make him understand that without lighting we couldn't search for Song Guilong, and assure him he wouldn't have to participate in the hunt, there was a good chance he would come around. The hunting operation had to be led by Zhao Squad Leader; Liu could easily opt out.
Five of us sat around the campfire in silence, likely lost in our own thoughts just like me. The fire crackled sharply, its sound both crisp and jarring. Aside from that, an eerie silence enveloped us.
To my left sat Liu Squad Leader, with Medic next to him. On my right was Xiao Guolin. If I wanted to discuss this matter privately with Liu Squad Leader, I'd have to step away from the fire; any conversation here would be overheard by those nearby. Leaving together might arouse suspicion among others—distrust in such situations could be fatal. After some consideration, I decided to openly implement my persuasion strategy.
To ease the tension and silence in the air, I pulled out a slightly damp pack of cigarettes from my sleeping bag; they looked crumpled. I took one out, straightened it, and handed it to Xiao Guolin, who chuckled as he accepted it.
"This doesn't mean I've changed my stance," he said while lighting the cigarette over the fire.
I took out another one and smiled apologetically at Cao Mingzhe. He's the only Archaeology player I know who doesn't smoke. Cao Mingzhe looked at me and suddenly said: "I remembered something." I stood up excitedly and glanced at Liu Squad Leader with my peripheral vision. I asked urgently: "What's the matter?" Cao Mingzhe raised a hand: "You stepped on this for me." I roared in my heart. You can’t think Starting Point is useful! ? I smiled awkwardly, with a stiff expression on my face. Cao Mingzhe's hand is no longer so scary after being bandaged, but it is obvious that two fingers are broken and fixed with wooden boards. I really couldn't answer him, so I turned to Medic and asked: "How is his hand?" Medic finally came to his senses and replied: "It's not serious. The sprained joint has been reset and the broken finger has been fixed. The problem is He often bumps into the injured area, which will aggravate the broken finger. "You can't communicate with a person who has both mental and sensory problems at the same time. I smiled awkwardly and said to Cao Mingzhe: "Pull your hand back, don't burn it." I took the opportunity to sit back quickly, put the cigarette in my mouth, without lighting it, but handed the penlight to Liu Squad Leader . Liu Squad Leader After tinkering with it a few times, he immediately handed it back to me, his face as if it was covered with a piece of black paper. It was obvious that the battery was out of power, so he immediately understood the seriousness of the situation. When I took Flashlight, I handed over a cigarette. Liu Squad Leader was stunned for a moment, caught it, pulled out a red piece of wood from the fire and lit it. I leaned over to light the cigarette and said to him, "What can you do?" Then I sat back and smoked silently. Without lighting, there is no solution, and a good solution is a damn thing. I want to give him time to think about it. I don’t believe that he has given up the idea of searching for Song Guilong when he opposed the killing of giant Aquatic Creature. I think he probably still has fantasies about pen-style Flashlight. I just gave him pen-style Flashlight and his expression confirmed my guess. I want to give him time to think, while I am also organizing the language. How can I make him change his mind? Which sentence can hit his weakness and quickly reverse the situation? I have to think clearly about these, and it is best to hit the mark in one sentence.
The five people facing the flames had expressions that were vividly illuminated by the fire, leaving no one able to hide. I silently inhaled my cigarette, observing each person's face, especially the changes on Liu Squad Leader's.
After taking my last puff, I tossed the cigarette butt into the fire and leaned slightly toward Liu Squad Leader, fixing my gaze on him. "If you can't convince Zhao Squad Leader to leave the Powerful Flashlight with us, any action we take here will require torches for illumination. The torches we currently make cannot burn for long, and even igniting them is a challenge. The Aquatic Creature here must have a thick layer of fat that can help us create torches that burn longer."
I paused for a moment to let him digest and understand my point, but I didn't want to wait for him to ask questions; I needed to express all my thoughts quickly.
"Unless you give up searching for Song Guilong, we must obtain a reliable source of light!" My tone was stern. But I didn't stop there; after delivering that blow, I continued, "I do not support your participation in the hunt for the Aquatic Creature. This operation should be led by Zhao Squad Leader. The Guard Company soldiers have two Type 81 automatic rifles; they should be the main force in this hunt. I believe that with both rifles firing together, they can easily sever that Water Monster's head."
My words clearly struck a chord with Liu Squad Leader. As I anticipated, as long as he didn't have to face the Aquatic Creature, his attitude would shift.
"Furthermore, if we don't deal with this problem, our search below will constantly be in danger." I knew it was a critical moment and emphasized my tone: "Do you really want to encounter it again?!"
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