294: Report: A discovery has been made here.

When she went to eat breakfast, Xiao Niannian also heard the Soldiers discussing.

Breakfast consisted of coarse grain steamed buns, potatoes, and other items, with less variety than other places. Xiao Niannian quickly finished her meal and returned to her dormitory.

Soon after she returned to her dormitory, Lu Jing arrived.

"We've only found a small portion of what you need; some other items still need to be transferred from Harbin City in Heilongjiang Province..."

"Currently, Harbin City has precision machine tools..."

Hearing that Harbin City had precision machine tools, Xiao Niannian felt a bit happier. She had originally thought she would have to make the machine tools herself before making things like tin foil. With machine tools, she could operate much faster.

First, smelting, then manufacturing... and also making coatings... Many things cannot be achieved with current technology, so she could only make some simple ones first, and then upgrade the process later.

Lu Jing looked at Niannian, seeing her frown deeply. He knew she must be thinking about how to make these things at the moment.

Although his knowledge was vast, he only understood a little about these things, and some he only understood after discussing them with Niannian.

He didn't know why, but he always felt that Niannian's knowledge reserve was decades ahead of theirs.

But he wouldn't say such a thing, nor would he let anyone else know.

"Oh, right, I'll make some reflective strips first. They can be attached to cars, or made into reflective vests, so they can be seen from afar..."

Hearing Niannian's words, Lu Jing nodded.

"Okay, what do you need me to do?"

"You go out first. If there's anything I need your help with, I'll tell you."

"Okay."

These things required various operations again.

Xiao Niannian had secretly added some items to her space when she was at the Arms Factory. It could be said to be a small laboratory, but many things in this laboratory could not be taken out now, nor could they be made in front of others.

She had already applied to set up a small laboratory at the Arms Factory in the Capital City. She couldn't make particularly advanced products, but she could make many products that would enhance the combat effectiveness of the Soldiers and protect the lives of her comrades-in-arms.

Xiao Niannian understood that their Special Combat Members would definitely go to the snow mountains for training later. Insulating blankets and snow goggles would all be of great use.

After two hours of busy work, Xiao Niannian heard shouts from outside.

"Assemble."

Xiao Niannian heard the broadcast and the bugle call.

She stood up abruptly and quickly packed everything.

Something was wrong; there was a situation.

Xiao Niannian walked out of the room and saw many comrades-in-arms gathered at the doorway.

Xiao Niannian immediately joined the ranks.

"comrades, six villagers went missing yesterday. The Military Unit sent two companies of Soldiers to search, but no news has come back yet, so today more people will be sent to help with the search..."

Xiao Niannian, Squad Leader Li, and Fang Qiang were assigned to one group. They had participated in many missions together, so their tacit agreement was naturally different.

He Yong and Xiao Cui, along with other Soldiers, were assigned to another group.

"We must try every possible way to find them... and ensure the safety of our Soldiers..."

"If there's any situation, report it via radio... All of you must come back safely... Can you do it?"

After listening to the leader's words, all the Soldiers answered loudly.

Xiao Niannian was also arranged to go into the mountains to search for people with the comrades-in-arms from this unit.

Everyone wore thick military coats and hats. Xiao Niannian took out her gloves, put them on, and followed the team towards the foot of the mountain.

At this time, it started snowing lightly again. Xiao Niannian saw several villagers walk over and talk to the leaders of the team.

"comrade, they went into the mountains to chop firewood, but the snow was too heavy... We searched several hundred meters around, but didn't find them..."

The comrades of the Military Unit comforted the villagers.

"Yes."

After walking for over an hour, Xiao Niannian and her comrades-in-arms arrived at the villagers' firewood chopping spot in the mountains. Normally, after chopping firewood, they would use tools to transport it directly down the mountain.

But with the snow falling now, transporting the firewood was not as easy as usual.

Moreover, some areas in these mountains could also be used to grow crops.

Xiao Niannian had climbed some mountains in Heilongjiang Province before, but she still felt some differences. It was a clear day, with light snow falling. At this moment, she saw the traces left by the comrades from the previous two companies. Xiao Niannian looked into the distance, hearing bird calls and the sounds of other animals in the mountains.

But the sounds of Black Bear and wild wolves had not been heard yet.

The trees here were very tall, most of them over ten or twenty meters.

There were also many pine trees, hazelnut trees, and the like. In this season, these fruits were ripe.

Looking up, one could also see bird nests in some trees.

Xiao Niannian continued to follow the team, searching onward.

"Report, there are traces of wild wolf activity here..."

Hearing this, the leading cadre quickly walked over with his men.

After careful inspection, they indeed found traces of wild wolf activity. They continued to search the surrounding area, with some even shouting the names of the villagers... But after searching for over an hour, there was still no news.

Because of the falling snow, all traces in the mountains had disappeared, leaving only a vast expanse of white.

"Zhao Laoliu."

"Shuanzi."

"Li Si..."

Xiao Niannian observed her surroundings. She saw some broken branches not far away.

Xiao Niannian walked forward and picked up the broken branches to examine them. The marks on these broken branches were fresh.

She carefully looked at the tree in front of her; there were cutting marks on it.

Xiao Niannian continued to walk forward.

About ten meters away, she saw more broken branches under another tree.

"Report, a discovery here."

Xiao Niannian immediately reported.

The leading officer walked towards Xiao Niannian.

"There are knife marks here, and these branches have the same cuts..."

Battalion Commander Wan carefully examined them and confirmed Xiao Niannian's words.

"Comrade Xiao is right, these are indeed freshly cut marks..."

"Everyone quickly search the surrounding trees for similar marks..."

Soon, Soldiers reported that they had found many trees with such marks.

Battalion Commander Wan led the Soldiers, following these marks forward.

After walking for over twenty minutes, they found that the marks disappeared.

"Reporting, Battalion Commander, the marks have disappeared... We just searched the surrounding area carefully..."

Battalion Commander Wan inspected carefully and indeed saw no marks.

"Reporting, Battalion Commander, there are two paths ahead..."

Battalion Commander Wan was naturally familiar with these two paths.