SFS Chapter 156 War is Imminent
Chapter 156 War is Imminent
Ruan Mumu had just come out of the space and hadn't had time to recover from her disappointment when a pleasant cell phone ringtone suddenly sounded, startling her so much that she almost jumped up.
She hurriedly picked up her phone, and upon closer inspection, realized it was a call from Qiao Tinghao.
A surge of joy filled her heart, and she answered the phone with a grin: "Brother, I just came out, and you called so quickly?"
Qiao Tinghao's excited voice came from the other end of the phone: "Haha, I figured you should be out by now, so I quickly called to ask how things were going."
His voice was full of anticipation and joy.
Ruan Mumu replied cheerfully, "Yes, everything went very smoothly! By the way, your training should be almost over by now, right? Hurry up and come down the mountain!"
Then, remembering her promise to her family earlier that day, she added, "There's one more thing. I told my family today to pass on the message to your family so you can talk to them directly on the phone at 6 p.m. tonight."
After Ruan Mumu finished speaking, she found that there was no response from the other party, and the call had been disconnected.
She paused for a moment, looked at the phone in her hand, and felt a pang of unease.
She felt she hadn't finished speaking when Qiao Tinghao hung up the phone. She was getting into the conversation when she realized he hadn't listened to her at all.
This feeling made her somewhat disappointed, but at the same time she understood that this probably wasn't Qiao Tinghao's doing! Even in modern times, signal problems are common; in ancient times, wasn't it normal for signal problems to be bad?
With that in mind, she decided to put aside her emotions for the time being and wait for Qiao Tinghao to call again.
She waited for a while, but Qiao Tinghao did not call her again.
"Miss, miss, are you awake?" Xia's voice came from outside the door.
Upon hearing Xia's voice, Ruan Mumu quickly opened the door.
"Miss, Miss Lin came looking for you just now. I told her you were sleeping and not to be disturbed by anyone, so she came and left." Xia recounted what had happened when Lin Wanfeng came earlier.
As Ruan Mumu poured herself a drink, she asked, "Did Miss Lin say what she wanted to see me about?"
"Miss Lin didn't say what it was about, but she sent over a rather precious piece of cloth, saying it would be useful to you. I'll go get it for you now." Xia finished speaking and turned to leave the room.
After Xia left, Ruan Mumu sat on the bed, feeling somewhat conflicted.
She didn't know why Lin Wanfeng had suddenly come to see her; they had just seen each other that morning! She also had no idea what the bolt of cloth she had brought meant!
She felt somewhat uneasy, but didn't want to easily guess what others were thinking.
She decided to ask Lin Wanfeng for clarification when she met her.
Just then, her cell phone rang.
When she saw that it was Qiao Tinghao calling, her heart jumped.
She hesitated for a moment, but finally answered the phone.
“Hey, brother…” she said softly.
"Girl, I'm sorry, the call dropped earlier. I had something important to do. You're not angry, are you?" Qiao Tinghao's voice sounded a little tired.
"Hmm, she's not angry. Did something happen?" Ruan Mumu asked with concern.
"It's nothing serious. What were you trying to say?" Qiao Tinghao sighed.
Ruan Mumu said, "Go home after your training is over. I have something to tell you."
Qiao Tinghao replied, "Okay, I'll be down the mountain in a bit."
The two chatted for a while before Qiao Tinghao hung up the phone.
Ruan Mumu put down her phone, feeling much better.
Just then, Xia came in carrying the cloth. Ruan Mumu took the cloth and examined it carefully.
This is a soft, brightly colored fabric that looks very expensive.
She couldn't help but ask Xia Xia curiously, "Did Miss Lin say what this piece of cloth is for?"
Xia shook her head. "No, miss. But since it was sent by Miss Lin, it shouldn't be too bad, right?"
Ruan Mumu nodded, still feeling somewhat doubtful.
She decided that when she saw Lin Wanfeng again, she would definitely ask her what she meant.
When Ruan Mumu arrived home, Qiao Tinghao had been waiting for her in her yard for a long time.
“Girl, you’re finally back. Just today, when you called, I got news that war is probably coming soon,” Qiao Tinghao said in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Ruan Mumu frowned immediately: "Didn't the pigeon we shot down last time say it would be on the second day of the eleventh month? Could this be a smokescreen?"
She thought to herself, "Do these people actually know so many strategies?"
She was still puzzled by this sudden change.
Qiao Tinghao glanced at Ruan Mumu and then explained, "My dad received a cell phone today! Then he called and said that Vice General Ma received new information last night, instructing the Western Rong to take action ahead of schedule, but he couldn't find out the specific date."
There was a hint of helplessness and anxiety in his tone.
Ruan Mumu listened quietly, a growing sense of tension spreading through her.
She knew the cruelty of war; in any era, war would bring endless suffering to the people.
She couldn't help but worry about the safety of herself and her family, and at the same time felt heartbroken for those who were about to be affected by the war.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down and think of a solution.
"Oh, right, I have some good news for you. My dad consulted your family today and arranged for you to call them at 6:30 tonight," Ruan Mumu said to Qiao Tinghao with a smile.
Upon hearing the news, Qiao Tinghao jumped up excitedly, his face beaming with elation and his eyes sparkling with anticipation and excitement.
He immediately grabbed Ruan Mumu and hugged her tightly, laughing loudly as he said, "Great, great, I can finally talk to them."
Ruan Mumu was startled by his sudden action, but quickly adapted and looked at him with a smile.
She sensed the joy and anticipation deep within Qiao Tinghao's heart, and her own mood instantly improved.
Qiao Tinghao raised his wrist and looked at his watch; there was still half an hour left.
Time passed so slowly that every second felt like an endless wait.
"Girl, tell me, what's going on here?" Qiao Tinghao asked shyly, blushing slightly after releasing Ruan Mumu.
Ruan Mumu also felt a little embarrassed, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
Although they were all people who traveled from the modern era, after living in ancient times for several months, their thoughts seemed to be influenced by the ancients.
Regarding the separation of men and women, they became more cautious and careful, and dared not easily cross the line.
This change left them feeling both curious and confused.
After pretending to tidy up the stray hairs by her ears, Ruan Mumu told Qiao Tinghao that the space spirit had said only her own phone could contact the modern world twice a month, though the timing was uncertain.
"You mean your phone can call Hyundai twice a month?" Qiao Tinghao exclaimed, his eyes wide. Ruan Mumu was also very happy to see his excited expression.
“Yes, although the timing is uncertain, at least we have a chance to contact the modern world,” Ruan Mumu said with a smile.
"That's great! This way we can know what's happening in the modern world, and our families can rest assured." Qiao Tinghao rubbed his hands excitedly.
Seeing the excitement on his face, Ruan Mumu felt as if she had been infected and became extremely excited herself.
"So this means I can contact my modern family now? I need to think carefully about what to say to them later." As Qiao Tinghao spoke, he seemed like a somewhat helpless child.
Seeing his expression, Ruan Mumu couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, don't be nervous, just say whatever you want to say."
Qiao Tinghao nodded and began to think about it seriously.
After a while, Qiao Tinghao suddenly looked up and said to Ruan Mumu with a worried expression, "I'm suddenly a little worried. What if my mother can't stand my voice?"
Ruan Mumu smiled and encouraged him, "Don't worry, you have to believe that a mother's capacity to endure is limitless. She will be incredibly happy to know that you are still alive."
The two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with anticipation and joy.
As time ticked by, it was already 6:30 before we knew it.
Ruan Mumu picked up her phone from the table and handed it to Qiao Tinghao.
Unable to contain his excitement, Qiao Tinghao carefully dialed the phone number he had long memorized.
The phone rang once and was finally answered immediately.
"Hello, is this Tinghao?" came the trembling voice of Qiao's mother, Ding Lan, from the other end of the phone.
Upon hearing his mother's voice, Qiao Tinghao felt as if his throat was blocked by a soft cotton ball. He tried hard to make a sound, but it was difficult.
Finally, he overcame his nervousness and whispered, "Mom, it's me. Are Dad and my sister here?"
On the other end of the phone, Qiao Zhensheng and his sister Qiao Tingting's voices trembled with excitement: "We're all here, we're all here!"
Because Qiao Tinghao had the speakerphone on, Ruan Mumu could clearly hear their conversation.
Qiao Tinghao smiled and said to Ruan Mumu, "Come on, say hello to them."
Qiao Tinghao continued, "Dad, Mom, sister, let me introduce you. The girl next to me is Ruan Mumu. She was also my junior in school."
His tone was very solemn, as if he were announcing an important decision to his family.
Then he added, "She should be considered my girlfriend now."
The sound of the Qiao family's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone, which made Ruan Mumu feel incredibly warm.
She shyly greeted everyone over the phone: "Uncle, Aunt, Sister, hello."
Their cheerful response came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, hello."
Ruan Mumu felt that she might be disturbing the family's time together, so she said softly, "Uncle, Aunt, Sister, you two chat, I have something to do and need to leave for a bit."
After saying that, she quietly walked out of the courtyard and went to find Chen Donghua.
Qiao's mother said gently to her son, "Hao'er, you must treat her well and never do anything to hurt Mumu, okay?"
Qiao Tinghao repeatedly replied that he knew.
At this moment, Qiao Zhensheng asked with concern, "Hao'er, I just heard from Brother Ruan that you are preparing for war. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Hearing his father's concern, Qiao Tinghao felt a warmth in his heart and quickly replied, "Dad, we've already started training a group of people to use the weapons you sent last time. With these weapons, even if the enemy attacks us, they won't gain any advantage."
Qiao Zhensheng asked again with some concern, "But, is that much weaponry enough for you?"
Qiao Tinghao explained with a smile, "Dad, Mumu's space has another powerful function, which is that it can copy weapons."
While valuable weapons are difficult to duplicate, simple weapons can be duplicated very quickly, so you don't need to worry about running out of weapons.
Qiao Tinghao shared the good news with his father.
Upon hearing that it possessed such powerful capabilities, Qiao Zhensheng was overjoyed and exclaimed, "That's wonderful! I was worried that Minister Wang hadn't given me enough back then, and I was even thinking of shamelessly going to Minister Wang again. Fortunately, Mumu has this space, so I don't need to go to Minister Wang anymore."
"Brother, is things not peaceful over there? There's going to be a war. Can you protect yourself?" Qiao Tingting asked Qiao Tinghao worriedly.
She knew that war meant danger and uncertainty, and that her brother, as a soldier, would inevitably face enormous risks.
Qiao Tinghao smiled and comforted her, "Girl, don't worry, I'm pretty powerful now. I know martial arts here, I can fly over rooftops and walk on walls. My master is a famous figure in the martial arts world, and I am his last disciple."
He proudly showed his achievements to his family, hoping to put their minds at ease.
Upon hearing that her older brother could actually scale walls and perform martial arts, Qiao Tingting couldn't help but scream, "Wow... Brother, my idol used to be Bruce Lee, but now you're the one I admire most."
Her eyes gleamed with excitement, as if she were seeing a superhero.
Mr. and Mrs. Qiao couldn't help but burst into laughter, feeling proud and gratified by their son's growth. The family chatted happily, their laughter filling the air as they enjoyed this precious time together.
Meanwhile, Ruan Mumu also found her mother in Chen Laohan's courtyard.
She walked into the courtyard and saw the three of them laughing heartily, which made her feel cheerful as well.
When Chen Donghua saw Ruan Mumu walk in, she quickly asked, "I heard your third brother is back, but I don't see him."
Ruan Mumu briefly introduced Qiao Tinghao's situation, then lowered her voice even further and said to the three elders, "Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, hurry up and pack your things. Hide in the tunnel first thing tomorrow morning!"
We just received intelligence that the Western Rong Kingdom is preparing for war. Tomorrow, my third brother and I will head to the military camp, and I'll have my eldest brother return to protect you.
Upon hearing this news, Old Man Chen looked worried and anxiously asked, "What should we do? Is the Western Rong Kingdom really going to attack? Have you made any preparations to deal with it?"