At the China-Myanmar border.
The water of the Mekong River flowed rapidly while a huge area of dense forest hid both banks from view.
On the dusty road on the mountain, a military off-road vehicle abruptly stopped before several armed soldiers jumped out the vehicle and charged into the forest. A moment later, they surrounded the hillside.
The rustling off foliage was heard as a lady suddenly stumbled out of the forest. After many days of running, her clothes had turned ragged and her face looked pale. A soldier grabbed her long hair while another soldier ruthlessly hit her waist with the butt of his gun. The lady screamed in pain before she fell to the ground.
"Contact the police from China," an officer said in Burmese, "we've captured Brother Lu. Ask them to…"
"Bam." A weak yet clear gunshot sound was heard.
