Having tried every possible method but still failed to break the door, Xue Ping, at his wit's end, simply let everyone in the team take a day off to rest, just as a compensatory Spring Festival holiday.
Lin Fan has been back for more than a week now, and those who are on vacation should have had enough rest.
Although there is no rush to explore the back of the cave, we can't just leave it there and ignore it.
No matter what, let Xingchen try it.
It would be best if it can be opened. If it really cannot be opened, just temporarily close the case so that the people can be withdrawn and not be delayed there.
"I'm fine with it. Anyway, right now, I don't have anything else to do except learning P language." Lin Fan looked at John Woo. It all depended on what he said.
"No need to look at him, as long as you agree." Xue Ping smiled and slapped his thigh, "Then it's settled. I'll notify the team to go to work right away. You should also prepare. We'll be ready to leave in the next two days."
"Okay!" Seeing that John Woo had no objection, Lin Fan agreed readily.
Since this trip was not urgent, the three of them took it easy along the way, feeling a bit like a vacation trip.
After getting off the train, Lin Fan saw the huge advertising sign at a glance.
On the hill covered with greenery, a dark pit stood out, looking rather like the place Lin Fan had gone down to before.
A large red slogan was placed across the top of the sign: "Wenlong Tiankeng Tourist Resort Welcomes You!"
"Is this Wenlong?" Lin Fan turned and asked Xue Ping.
Wenlong Tiankeng became famous because it was used as a filming location for many well-known foreign films.
After seeing its magnificent and spectacular scenery in a movie, Lin Fan also thought about visiting it.
Of course, due to reasons that everyone knows, it naturally did not happen.
Seeing the ad brought back memories. Thinking back to the previous situation, could it be that the pit they were exploring was in Wenlong?
Wenlong is a place name.
Only a small part of the well-known tiankeng scenic area has been developed. Many natural environments have not been developed due to reasons such as being too dangerous or having steep roads.
"Yes, our destination is some distance away from the scenic spot. Do you want me to take you there to play first?" Xue Ping smoothed his hair that was messed up by the wind and asked with a smile.
"Forget it. Work is more important." Lin Fan shook his head and refused.
Although opening the door is not urgent, it is still a serious job.
Leaving a group of people to play alone? Isn't the salary too expensive?
"Don't worry about it. I'll come with her after I finish your work." Wu Yusen said to Xue Ping with a fake smile. He added, "Just relax and work hard."
Xue Ping's face twitched a few times, and he decided not to bother with this guy for Lin Fan's sake.
The special agency's car was already waiting outside the station. After the three of them got in, they sped off.
On either side of the car, shady greenery rapidly receded. Lin Fan immersed himself in the vast expanse of green, feeling relaxed and at ease.
After more than an hour, the green trees were still there, but the road became smaller and more dangerous, and finally even the concrete road disappeared, and the off-road vehicle was bumping on the dirt road.
When the car stopped, Lin Fan was the first to jump out, hugged the big tree in front of him, and lowered his head to vomit.
Wu Yusen also turned over and helped her straighten her back, while glaring at Xue Ping fiercely.
Xue Ping curled his lips and shrugged helplessly.
The bad road conditions weren't caused by him... Well, he did have some intentional reasons...
Seeing Lin Fan acting like an invincible superwoman, he couldn't help but want to play a trick on her.
As a result, she showed her vulnerable side as she wished, but Xue Ping did not feel as happy as he had imagined, but was filled with guilt.
He took a bottle of water from the car, walked over to Lin Fan, unscrewed the lid and handed it to him. "Drink some water, Shunshun."
Lin Fan hugged the tree trunk and vomited for a long time, but nothing came out.
The food she ate had already turned into energy, so there was no way she could vomit it out. It was just that the nausea was so overwhelming that she habitually thought she was going to vomit.
After the nausea subsided, it seemed like nothing happened.
"Thank you." She took the water, took a few gulps, and said to Xue Ping with a smile, "I feel much better."
Xue Ping looked at her smiling face and felt even more like a nobody. He suggested, "Let's take a break?"
Lin Fan looked at Wu Yusen: "Are you going to rest? I feel fine now."
"Why don't we just get started?" Wu Yusen took his backpack from the car. "Wouldn't it take quite a while to talk about it? The sooner we get there, the better."
Ten kilometers below the surface refers to the vertical depth.
But when they go down, of course it is impossible for them to go straight up and down like an elevator.
It takes nearly two hours to go back and forth along the winding passage in the cave.
"Okay then." Xue Ping looked at his watch. It was already past two in the afternoon.
If we go down now and everything goes well, we should be back up around seven or eight in the evening.
Although it was dark, at least it was not that deep at night.
If he remembered correctly, Lin Fan seemed to go to bed around ten o'clock in the evening.
Moreover, if the door can be broken open successfully, the team members can proceed to the next step of exploration sooner.
It's a good thing for everyone.
Lin Fan went to the tent specially cleared for her and changed into combat uniform.
The weather in March has begun to warm up, but the temperature in the forest is still not high.
She was wrapped in a down jacket that looked like a sleeping bag, and followed Xue Ping for a while before entering a cave.
"Hmm? I remember that we didn't enter from that high place last time?" Lin Fan looked around as he walked. The surrounding stone walls clearly showed that he was already in a cave.
"Yes, this is the shortcut we found for the perigee." Xue Ping looked back in front, "The location we were at last time was over 300 meters above the ground. It would take us another hour to get down from there."
Lin Fan nodded and walked forward in the dimly lit passage.
After turning a few corners, the scene in front of me became brighter and the space gradually became larger.
A flat and wide cave appeared in front of Lin Fan. The searchlights set up around it illuminated the inside as brightly as day.
Many tents, equipment, tables and chairs were neatly arranged, and the staff were working in a scattered and orderly manner.
She asked why there were only a few people outside and a few tents, were they enough? It turned out that everyone was here.
Then he thought of the unclear road and asked, "Were there no lights on the way into the cave?"
"Yes," Xue Ping replied, "The cave entrance can't be too conspicuous. Turning on such a high-powered light would clearly tell others that there are people here, come in and take a look."
"Most of the missions we carry out are covert, so it's best not to attract other people's attention." John Woo also added.
"The people in the tent outside are security personnel," Xue Ping added, "and their job is to prevent unauthorized people from entering."
So that's how it is! Lin Fan nodded.
Xue Ping took them into the tent, asked several staff members about the situation, and then took them out.
"Someone has already gone there and waited. Let's go down now."
Lin Fan thought, it’s a good thing I didn’t listen to Xue Ping and go out to play, otherwise, wouldn’t it be a hassle?
When Xue Ping led them to a row of balance bikes parked against the wall, Lin Fan was stunned for a moment.
"What is this?" she asked.
"A self-balancing scooter." Xue Ping said with a smile, "You don't think we have to walk across here, do you? Cars can't drive through this passage, but the road is basically flat, so a self-balancing scooter is perfect for it."
Xue Ping was afraid that Lin Fan didn't know how to use the balance bike, so he specifically explained how to use it.
Lin Fan watched him slide away, then looked back at the balance bike with a flashing green light...
He stepped forward with his feet, adjusted himself a little, exerted force on his waist and abdomen, and rushed in the direction of Xue Ping.
It’s so hot, so hot. I’m typing in a sweater today.