In the afternoon, Luo Zheng and Lan Xue left the embassy hand in hand, driving directly to the small town. The others had already gone ahead an hour earlier in disguise. For safety reasons, Luo Zheng instructed everyone to remain hidden to prevent any unforeseen incidents. Only he and Lan Xue went openly, with the identity of military officers attached to the embassy, representing the country, and driving the embassy's car, which made things a lot more convenient. Along the way, Luo Zheng discussed the possible truths of the situation with Lan Xue as he drove.
