Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Bai Xiao and Qi Yuqing stumbled deeper into the jungle, where the night became even darker.

The flashlight's beam swallowed by the jungle made people feel insignificant and alone.

"Dr. Bai, you're such an idiot!"

Qi Yuqing shouted angrily.

She couldn't understand why Bai Xiao took the blame for Gu Yangzhi's mistakes. Now Bai Xiao was bearing the burden herself.

"I am an idiot!"

Bai Xiao chuckled.

Initially, Qi Yuqing categorized her as a fanatical admirer! Bai Xiao didn't have true affection for Qi Yuqing; Bai Xiao wasn't someone who easily opened her heart to others.

Perhaps her experiences in a past life made her very cautious. She didn't have any psychological issues, but keeping a distance became her habit.

No harm, no defenses.

Yet now, she was moved by Qi Yuqing.

Disregarding her own honor, she sacrificed everything just to help her. Qi Yuqing seemed truly adorable like this.

She was a person full of character.

What luck to encounter such a woman.

In this lifetime, fate treated her well.

She received the best of everything.

The best man, the best friends, the best family. Despite some bumps, every person was grateful and good-hearted.

Although there were still many bad people!

She believed that was temporary. Life had other wonderful things to appreciate that made one's outlook on the world instantly realize its beauty.

"I admire you, you're capable, you're the boss. I submit to no one but you!" Qi Yuqing was truly a typical harsh-tongued, soft-hearted person.

She genuinely felt for Bai Xiao's sacrifices.

"Thank you, Qi Yuqing, truly. I greatly appreciate you coming with me."

Bai Xiao shouted back. Her voice carried in the wind made Qi Yuqing blush.

"Who wants your thanks? I'm not doing it for you. I'm trying to showcase myself. Once we return, our leaders can't help but acknowledge me. It's for myself, don't be so sentimental."

"Haha, Qi Yuqing, you're so cute. I know you're the softest-hearted woman, don't belittle yourself! I know exactly why you're doing this. Qi Yuqing, you're my best friend."

Qi Yuqing said nothing more, a smile unconsciously stretched at her lips.

Bai Xiao was her friend!

"I just don't get there are people as stubborn as you. Those people brought it upon themselves. If they hadn't chosen Gu Yangzhi, they wouldn't be in this mess now! They need some discipline!" Qi Yuqing complained, unable to let it go.

"I think so too. Here's a secret for you; I dislike them even more than you do. They look down on me, bully me. It's satisfying seeing them receive their just deserts." Bai Xiao said as she and Qi Yuqing pushed through the jungle, determining the distance so they wouldn't stray.

"Why are you even going? Shouldn't you just stand by and watch?" Qi Yuqing glanced at Bai Xiao, not understanding.

"I'd love that revenge, but this time we're representing the country in a competition. If it was personal, who cares about them. I can't let personal grievances distract from the competition. It affects the country's interests and honor." Bai Xiao knew she was a soldier. Wearing the uniform, she wasn't just a doctor but also a soldier.

The country's interests are above all else.

Her decision was necessary and firm at that moment.

Others may mistreat her a thousand times, but she treats others tenderly.

Sigh!

That's what being a soldier is.

Qi Yuqing glanced at Bai Xiao's camouflage uniform.

They all wore identical uniforms except for the national insignia armband!

No more words.

National interests above everything.

She was a Chinese citizen, an undeniable fact.

"Let's go, I see a light ahead." Bai Xiao pointed forward. Following it, they could hear voices.

And a fire.

Their mood lifted. Encountering people was good, at least they could ask questions.

The unfriendly feeling of nighttime jungle trekking loomed.

Danger felt imminent.

Their footsteps alerted the others.

"Who's there?"

Not in English.

"We're from the China Delegation." Bai Xiao spoke.

A bit of the other party's wariness eased.

"We're from the Hong Kong Island Delegation." The two sides finally met.

By the bonfire, the Hong Kong Island Delegation had only ten people, short in numbers but all were elites.

All ten were present.

Seeing Bai Xiao and Qi Yuqing alone, they were surprised.

Only two of them?

"Hello, we're looking for our team, got lost. Have you seen other members of the China Delegation?"

Family shame shouldn't be spread.

Bai Xiao and Qi Yuqing had agreed earlier to say they were lost if they met anyone.

They couldn't reveal their vice-captain abandoned the team and fled.

"We met the China Delegation in the afternoon, about a kilometer ahead." Huang Weiguang from the Hong Kong Island Delegation replied and warmly invited them to sit by the fire.

By nightfall, they couldn't take action. They searched all afternoon, finding three wooden plaques total, not even close to one person's task.

Somewhat frustrated.

Not because of lack of effort, but poor luck. Many times, others grabbed the task treasure box in front of them, watching the plaques go away was disheartening.

Indeed, their luck was bad.

So nobody returned to submit any task.

They planned to rest a little and then continue fighting through the night, not wanting to lose face.

Bai Xiao waved her hand, thanking them, "No thanks, we need to find the main team quickly, or we'll waste too much time."

She really couldn't rest; the nineteen others were still unaccounted for.

No energy to rest!

Huang Weiguang had a quick thought, "Why not join us? You two girls in this dark night isn't safe. Together we have company and need to complete tasks soon anyway."

Truthfully, apart from genuine goodwill, Huang Weiguang was desperate.

Today's luck was so bad it rendered him speechless.

They couldn't find a treasure box, not even get close to the task.

Hoping to borrow some fortune from others.

Bai Xiao nodded.

Just what she wanted.

The two girls were indeed scared.

Bai Xiao pointed to one of Huang Weiguang's teammates, a middle-aged man napping against a large tree, "That treasure box over there, have you opened it?"

In truth, she knew they hadn't opened it! The lock was still intact.

Typically, people don't re-lock the box after opening it.

Besides, her special ability let her see inside.

Huang Weiguang was stunned.

Around them, everyone quickly pulled the man aside, pushed away the bushes, and sure enough, a treasure box was sitting there brightly.

In their minds, a collective "damn!"

How were they all blind?

The treasure box was right in front of them, yet unnoticed.

No wonder their luck was rotten.

Blind indeed.