The reservoir Shou He mentioned was the one in Hongyun Town, not far from Shilu Market.
From the Hongyun Brigade to the reservoir, it took about 10 minutes by car.
In other words, Luo Yang had less than 50 minutes to consider rescuing his brother.
From Shou He's tone, it was going to be an extremely bloody action.
Shou He had kidnapped Luo Guoxing with the obvious intention to target Luo Yang.
Thus, before Luo Yang had shown up, Luo Guoxing should be safe.
The situation was too frightening; Luo Yang did not dare tell his parents.
Zhu Li would soon drive to the entrance of the Hongyun Brigade to pick up Luo Yang.
At that time, they were supposed to head to the county town, making it impossible for Luo Yang to go with the beauties.
Luo Yang did not want to tell the beauties about his brother being kidnapped, to avoid scaring them.
Besides, even if he told them, the beauties would be anxious but unable to help.
When Luo Yang entered the room, all the beauties turned their heads to look at him, and each was startled.
They had known Luo Yang for so long, yet this was the first time they saw his face ashen, veins on his forehead bulging, facial muscles twitching slightly, and his eyes almost spitting fire with anger.
"Niu Zai, what's wrong?" An Yuying approached him, reaching out to wipe the sweat beads on Luo Yang's forehead.
Coming to his senses, Luo Yang noticed the curious and astonished look of the beauties and realized his expression must have been frightening.
"It's nothing. Let's change clothes after eating and get ready to leave." Luo Yang's smile was forced.
The beauties had never seen him wear such an odd expression before.
Tang Guihua also approached, curious, "Niu Zai, what happened?"
His heart was in turmoil, but Luo Yang did not want to frighten the beauties.
So, he suppressed the anger in his heart, took a deep breath, and smiled, "I heard that in the tournament, I might face a very strong opponent, and I'm thinking about strategies."
This excuse was rather flimsy.
The beauties sighed in relief.
"Niu Zai, wouldn't it be ok not to participate?" An Yuying persuaded.
"This tournament is connected to many matters; I must participate. Sister An, I'm fine. You all go change clothes. Otherwise, we'll be late. They haven't arrived yet? Squad leader."
Luo Yang glanced outside the house.
The Sorority girls' sports clothes were still at Qin Piao's house; after their arrival, they would change there and all head together to the county city's sports center.
"They are on their way," Hong Jiaxin answered.
"Go and change clothes quickly," Luo Yang called out.
He did not know what to say.
His mind was agitated, just wishing to hurry and rescue his brother.
But momentarily, he couldn't think of a way to save him, driving him almost to madness.
If something happened to his brother, his parents would be devastated.
This event had started because of Luo Yang, and he would be troubled for a lifetime.
With every second that passed, Luo Yang's heart tightened more.
During the day, the temperature was quite hot.
But by evening, with a gentle breeze, it was actually quite cool.
On any other day, Luo Yang wouldn't be sweating profusely.
But now, he looked like he had just climbed out of a pond, sweat soaking his back.
Even though An Yuying kept wiping the sweat from Luo Yang's forehead, it was to no avail.
Suddenly, Luo Yang's face was covered with beads of sweat.
As the other beauties went upstairs to change clothes, Tang Guihua took Luo Yang's hand and led him outside.
An Yuying followed them out.
Without prying the whole matter from Luo Yang, the two Village Beauties were not willing to let it go.
Seeing Luo Yang in such agony, it pained their hearts.
Other beauties also cared about Luo Yang, but the Village Beauties, acting as representatives, had gone to ask the reason, so it was inconvenient for the others to crowd around.
They were about to go to the county town and needed to get busy changing clothes.
As they stepped out of the house, Tang Guihua lightly whispered into Luo Yang's ear, "Niu Zai, what happened?"
Luo Yang wrapped his left arm around An Yuying's delicate body while his right arm hooked around Tang Guihua.
"Sister Guihua, it's really nothing," Luo Yang denied.
But any normal person could see that something unusual had happened to Luo Yang.
Luo Yang had said he was going to face a formidable competition opponent, which did not convince the Village Beauties.
They had been with Luo Yang for a long time, knowing his mental strength was exceptionally good; even if the sky fell, he would face it with a smile.
But at this moment, his complexion looked terrible, and his gaze was unsettled, obviously in anxious thought.
"Niu Zai, you must tell us, we're so worried," An Yuying said as she gently swayed her body, showing her concern.
"Sister An, I'm just worried I might lose the competition, which would be very embarrassing," Luo Yang lightly pecked An Yuying's lips and said.
This excuse was a further improvement over the previous one, sounding more plausible.
It wasn't that Luo Yang wanted to deceive the Village Beauties but knew if he told them the truth, it would certainly frighten them.
The Village Beauties would then spread the news, and many people would learn of this terrifying matter.
If his parents started asking questions, Luo Yang would be even more troubled.
Under such circumstances, Luo Yang had no choice but to bear this pressure alone.
"Then maybe you shouldn't go. Seeing you like this, I'm worried," An Yuying said softly.
"Sister An, Sister Guihua, I really am fine," Luo Yang responded.
While speaking, Luo Yang gently pecked both Village Beauties on their red lips.
"Victory and defeat are common in war; don't take it to heart. You look really scary right now. I'm quite frightened," Tang Guihua said as she held Luo Yang's waist tightly, trying to comfort him.
"Sister Guihua, I understand. You go ahead and change your clothes; meet up at the sports center later," Luo Yang persuaded.
After hearing this, both Village Beauties curiously asked Luo Yang where else he was planning to go.
They wanted to leave with him.
"I need to consult a martial master to learn a few moves, which might increase my chances of winning. So now I must rush to the martial master's house. You go first. I'll catch up with you soon," Luo Yang lightly pecked their red lips again.
"I want to go with you," An Yuying pouted her red lips.
Seeing Luo Yang's expression, An Yuying couldn't help but worry.
By staying by his side, she could take care of him.
"Take us both," Tang Guihua also insisted on going.
Like An Yuying, she was worried that Luo Yang might run into trouble.
Only by going could they be at ease.
Taking the Village Beauties along was impossible.
This was not a trip to a joyful banquet.
They might need to handle significant matters in the evening, and the scene could become very bloody, which would terrify the Village Beauties.
Luo Yang hugged both Village Beauties tightly, first lightly pecking their lips, then insisted, "Sister An, Sister Guihua, you can't come with me. That martial master doesn't like others watching him exercise his kung fu. Some people's skills shouldn't be shown carelessly, to prevent them from being studied secretly."
Such situations indeed exist in reality.
An Yuying and Tang Guihua had of course heard about this.
"I'll wait in the car for you then. I won't follow you inside," An Yuying suggested.
"Even in the car is not okay. The martial master would still be suspicious. He would fear you brought some high-tech spying devices to record his kung fu. Sister An, Sister Guihua, please listen," Luo Yang gently patted their buttocks with his palms.
The two Guihua pouted their red lips, slightly unhappy.
But Luo Yang's explanation seemed so realistic, they couldn't find any loopholes.
They had no choice but to follow his words.
After all, they would meet later at the sports center in the county town; they were only separating for a little while.
"Then I'll give you this jade pendant for your safety," An Yuying took off the jade pendant she wore around her neck.
"Sister An, you don't need to. The thought is what counts," Luo Yang felt a warmth in his heart.