Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups Chapter 1529 - 735

Speaking of which, Xu Hao has really been through the wringer these days.

Two weeks ago, after Fang Cheng got rid of Jiang Chen, he left him at Ancient Locust Village to assist Cheng Jiashu with follow-up matters.

That broken village was usually devoid of people, and at night, besides the rustle of wind through leaves, there was the howling of beasts from the mountain woods.

With no internet or signal in the village, he could only hold a broken radio to listen to static or squat by the well watching Cheng Jiashu go back and forth.

As for food, it was even more tragic.

Jiang Chen had drained the villagers’ essence blood, causing all of them to perish, so naturally, nobody was firing up the village’s kitchen.

He neither understood Cooking Skill nor knew any methods.

For three meals a day, he could only eat instant noodles with sausages bought by Cheng Jiashu, leaving his mouth tasting weird.

Only when Qian Dongming visited each time and brought lots of snacks could he improve his meals and treat himself.

Every day, Xu Hao looked forward eagerly, counting the days on his fingers.

He didn’t know how much longer this bitter life would continue.

It wasn’t until yesterday, when the headquarters held an opening ceremony, that Fang Cheng finally gave him a three-day leave, allowing him to return to the city.

Counting today as the last day of his vacation.

According to rules, tomorrow morning he’d have to hurry back to that godforsaken village to continue eating instant noodles and facing the chilling winds.

"Boss..."

Xu Hao rubbed his hands, cautiously opened his mouth:

"I’ve been over there for almost half a month. Can you not show some mercy and send Big Hammer or Monkey to take over for a few days? Facing those desolate graves and wild lands every day, I’m really going crazy."

Fang Cheng looked at his bitter gourd face, weighed for a moment.

Keeping Xu Hao in that environment for so long could surely wear down his spirit.

"Enough, cut the act."

Fang Cheng placed the teacup on the table, letting out a soft sound:

"After some time, when the space rift expands again, I’ll personally go to Ancient Locust Village. Then I’ll send someone else to replace you and transfer you back to the city."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao sprang from the sofa, eagerly exclaimed:

"Really?! Thank you, boss, I knew you cared most for your subordinates!"

Though he couldn’t immediately end this task, he finally got a confirmed signal of escaping this misery.

Xu Hao’s brows relaxed, feeling like this trip to the headquarters was not in vain, filled with motivation.

Fang Cheng waved his hand, signaling him to sit down, and the topic suddenly shifted:

"You’ve been back in East Capital for a few days, have you had any contact with Noah? Any activity from them lately?"

As a mid-level cadre of Noah Organization, Fang Cheng valued most Xu Hao’s undercover identity within the enemy camp.

This was currently his most direct source of intelligence.

Hearing Fang Cheng mention Noah Organization, Xu Hao dropped his playful facade, his expression becoming serious.

"Boss, ever since you took down Noah Pharmaceutical in April, the Special Search Team has been relentlessly hunting related personnel, keeping a tight watch, so those bastards have been well-behaved now."

"By command from above, we’ve been keeping a low profile all this time, even canceling the monthly cadre meetings."

"Anything internal is conveyed solely through handwritten letters, not even daring to make phone calls, making it feel like underground party connections."

Xu Hao pursed his lips, took up the teacup to soothe his throat, then continued:

"Moreover, before I went to Ancient Locust Village to become a village guard, I reported to the higher-ups saying I felt like I was targeted by the Special Search Team and planned to lie low in the countryside, so they haven’t contacted me much recently."

Fang Cheng listened, leaned back against the chair’s backrest, scrutinizing him:

"You’re sure there’s no sign of any action from Noah Organization recently?"

Xu Hao shook his head, replied briskly:

"At least from my end, I haven’t heard any rumors, everyone below is on standby."

At this point, he suddenly paused, scratching his chin as if recalling some detail.

"However... Boss, there’s something quite odd that’s worth questioning."

"Oh?"

Fang Cheng watched him, waiting for the continuation.

"Here’s the thing."

Xu Hao leaned forward, lowered his voice:

"The night before last, when I returned to Midnight Forest Bar, I specifically called two close friends, inviting them to the bar for drinks and a catch-up."

"They’re both cadres from East Capital Branch, usually running errands for Feng Jincai. I did this to carry out the task you assigned, planning to pry some internal information about Noah Organization from their mouths."

"Back then, I purposely opened several bottles of strong liquor and poured heavily. When people drink, their mouths lose control, and after a few rounds, they revealed to me a strange occurrence."

Xu Hao swallowed, his gaze revealing a hint of solemnity:

"Allegedly, half a month ago, a very mysterious figure suddenly appeared at the new base of East Capital Branch."

"Station Chief Feng Jincai hosted him with a few core higher-ups, while everyone else didn’t even qualify to approach, only able to wait outside the door the whole time."

"My buddy told me the scale was enormous at the time, the entire perimeter of the base was cleared. Even Station Chief Feng, usually the undisputed local Emperor at the branch, that night, was hunched in the office with his trusted followers for over two hours, not daring even to take a deep breath."

"The atmosphere felt oppressively scary from even afar for those on duty at the perimeter."

Hearing this, Fang Cheng’s eyes flashed, he asked in a deep voice:

"What’s this person’s background? Did your two friends know?"

Xu Hao spread his hands, looking helpless: