Chapter 827: The Steel Crisis Caused by Excess Capacity

"Three men and one woman," Zhu Yanyi reported, her voice steady despite the tension. "The woman is called Third Sister. The men are Old Eight, with a horse-like face, and Old Seven. There’s also a bald Old Five who went ahead to contact a buyer. The children are with her."

Yan Aohan and the others had already spotted the group. Yan Aohan thought for a moment, then gave orders. "Luo Gang, Li Yang, follow the two who left. Use the clues Ani provided. Ma Zhongyuan, you will rescue the seven children shortly."

She turned to Zhu Yanyi. "These two are yours."

Yan Aohan hadn’t planned to let Zhu Yanyi fight, but hearing her speak, he smiled. "We four are doing everything. What do you plan to do?"

"I’ll keep watch," Zhu Yanyi said, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

The others chuckled but said nothing. Yan Aohan shook his head helplessly, tapping Zhu Yanyi’s forehead. "Fine, you keep watch. But be ready. We don’t know the health condition of these seven children. You’ll need to use your skills as a little doctor."

"That’s my job. No problem," Zhu Yanyi replied firmly. She would never shirk her duty to help the children.

Yan Aohan nodded slightly to the three men. They understood their tasks and moved out. Yan Aohan approached Old Seven and Old Eight slowly. His movements were smooth and natural, like flowing water. The two men were startled by his sudden appearance, their attention completely drawn to him.

"Who are you?" Old Seven and Old Eight asked in unison.

Before they could react further, Yan Aohan waved his hand lightly. Both men collapsed instantly.

Zhu Yanyi walked over, looking at Yan Aohan. "That’s cheating. You used medicine."

"Didn’t you give it to me for this purpose?" Yan Aohan replied. Indeed, the drug he used was one Zhu Yanyi had given him previously.

Zhu Yanyi pouted. Meanwhile, Ma Zhongyuan had already cut the ropes binding the children. Zhu Yanyi approached them, seeing their frightened faces.

"Don’t be afraid," she said gently. "Look, the uncle who saved you is a People’s Liberation Army soldier."

Soldiers held the highest status in everyone’s hearts, including these children’s. Hearing Zhu Yanyi’s words and seeing Ma Zhongyuan, they finally calmed down. One brave child asked, "Sister, are we saved?"

"Yes, you are saved," Zhu Yanyi said seriously, rubbing their heads to give them a definite answer. She knew they lacked security, so she needed to provide it. "Come, I am a doctor. Let me check your pulses, okay?"

"Okay," the brave child said, stepping forward first.

Zhu Yanyi checked her pulse, then the other six. She nodded slightly to Yan Aohan, indicating they were fine. Yan Aohan nodded back. "Let’s leave here. It’s not safe."

For them, the danger wasn’t severe, but with children present, Yan Aohan decided it was best to move them to a safer location.

Zhu Yanyi nodded and led the children away. They found a secure spot. Zhu Yanyi took out some dry rations. "Eat something first. We can’t make a fire here. Once we leave, Sister will buy you delicious food."