Dream Legend

Chapter 123 Southeast Asian Customs Tour

The series of tasks were like a never-ending marathon, which made their spirits tense.

Director Ma Guoqiang looked at Wu Shandi, Du Xiaoyong, Pei Lili and Xin Ke with concern through his thick glasses.

He knew that these outstanding superpowers all went to breathe some fresh natural air.

"Put down your work, the four of you, and go to Southeast Asia to relax." Director Ma Guoqiang's voice was filled with unquestionable firmness.

The four of them looked at each other, revealing a hint of excitement amidst their fatigue.

They knew that this would be a rare escape and a chance to heal their souls.

They began packing their bags, ready to embrace the tropical atmosphere.

Wu Shandi joked: "Let's change the environment this time and see if it can inspire new inspiration."

Du Xiaoyong smiled and took over the conversation: "It's better to change your mood and stop being chased by tasks."

Pei Lili chuckled: "I would like to see if the microorganisms in the tropics are as busy as we are."

Xin Ke said expectantly: "I can't wait to explore foreign cultures."

Their laughter echoed in the mysterious research institute, as if they had already felt the coming sunshine and sea breeze.

This decision is not just a journey, but also a restart of the soul.

Amid the hustle and bustle of the airport, the four people in casual clothes stood out.

Wu Shandi was carrying his signature large backpack filled with some of his carefully selected books;

Du Xiaoyong checked the schedule in his hand from time to time to make sure everything was arranged in order;

Pei Lili wore her big sunglasses with a relaxed smile on her face, and seemed to have integrated into the holiday atmosphere;

Xin Ke kept recording every detail of this moment with his camera.

Their suitcases were adorned with brightly colored travel labels, ready to board a flight to a popular island in Southeast Asia.

Just as they were queuing for security check, a small incident broke the peace - Xin Ke suddenly discovered that his suitcase was missing!

He anxiously searched back and forth in the queue, but there was no sign of her.

"Could it have been taken by mistake?" Xin Ke frowned, looking confused.

"Don't worry, I'll ask." Du Xiaoyong immediately walked towards the staff and asked about the situation in his fluent English.

After some confusion and waiting, the lost suitcase was finally found in a corner. It turned out that it was misled by a similar box.

The four of them breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at each other, regarding this little episode as the first interesting thing of their trip.

"It looks like our adventure has just begun." Wu Shandi joked, and the others laughed too.

As the plane took off, the city outside the window gradually turned into a sea of ​​clouds.

The mood of the four people also relaxed. They talked and laughed, discussing the tropical rainforest, ancient temples and beautiful beaches that they were about to explore.

This journey is not only for relaxation, but also for deepening the friendship between each other and allowing this team spirit to continue to shine in future research.

As the plane's tires touched the foreign soil, the four people's emotions also jumped out.

Outside the airport, the warm sunshine and moist sea breeze blow towards you, making you want to take a deep breath of fresh air.

They drove through lush tropical vegetation and arrived at a quiet seaside resort.

The first day's activities were team-building games aimed at strengthening trust and cooperation among members.

On a wide beach, the coach arranged a series of games, such as tug-of-war, blind square, etc.

Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong formed a team, and their strategic minds played a key role in the game;

Pei Lili and Xin Ke have become the indispensable core of the team with their excellent communication skills and quick response.

In the evening, an impromptu party kicked off under the moonlight.

Torches lit up the night sky and music rose and fell with the rhythm of the waves.

The four of them sat around the campfire, sharing their stories and jokes, with laughter and lighthearted dancing interspersed from time to time.

In such an atmosphere, their friendship deepened, and fatigue and stress seemed to drift away with the sea breeze.

On a lively night in Southeast Asia, Wu Shandi, Du Xiaoyong, Pei Lili and Xin Ke had just finished a day of adventure and were preparing to return to the hotel to enjoy a quiet night.

They walked along the bustling streets, surrounded by all kinds of exotic shops and restaurants, the air was filled with the aroma of various spices and delicacies.

Wu Shandi loves travel photography and was enthusiastically showing the photos he took today to the other three people.

Du Xiaoyong, a foodie with a special liking for delicious food, was discussing with Pei Lili the local specialties they had just tasted.

Pei Lili, who loves fashion, is recording this exotic night with her mobile phone.

And Xin Ke, who is curious about history, is telling them the historical stories of the area.

Just as they were immersed in their own world, several masked men suddenly ran up from behind.

Their movements are swift and mysterious, reminiscent of secret agents or ninjas in movies.

Wu Shandi reacted the fastest. He immediately raised his camera, ready to capture this rare moment.

Du Xiaoyong immediately took out his mobile phone, ready to share this unexpected surprise on social media.

Pei Lili quickly took out her design notebook and prepared to record this unique scene.

Xin Ke began to wonder whether this was related to a local historical event.

Just as they were about to act, the masked men suddenly stopped, took off their masks, revealing familiar faces.

It turned out that they were a group of local young people who were playing a game of "masked parkour".

Wu Shandi, Du Xiaoyong, Pei Lili and Xin Ke were stunned at first, and then couldn't help laughing.

They didn't expect that this unexpected episode would add unexpected fun to their Southeast Asian trip.

They talked to this group of young people and learned that this game is very popular in the local area and is a social activity that combines sport and entertainment.

Wu Shandi used his camera to record the wonderful moments of this game.

Du Xiaoyong recorded their laughter and joy with his mobile phone.

Pei Lili sketched out the outline of the game in her design book.

Xin Ke began to think about the significance of this game in local culture.

Finally, they joined the game with this group of young people and experienced the fun of "masked parkour".

This unexpected episode made their trip to Southeast Asia more memorable and interesting.

The four travelers - Wu Shandi, Du Xiaoyong, Pei Lili and Xin Ke returned to their booked hotel exhausted.

As the night deepens, there are fewer pedestrians under the street lights, and the hotel is brightly lit, making it look particularly warm.

The four of them went into their rooms, ready to relax and reserve energy for the next day's activities.

As they began to pack their belongings, an ominous feeling crept in.

Everything in the room seemed different from when I left, and the subtle changes made people suspicious.

Drawers were slightly open, suitcases were moved around, and some people even noticed that the way they placed their belongings had been subtly changed.

The quadruple rooms are located next to each other on the same floor of the hotel.

The first person to discover the problem was Wu Shandi. When he opened the wardrobe, he found that a shirt he often wore was thrown on the ground, while he always hung it on the hanger out of habit.

Then, when he checked his suitcase, he found that not only was his suitcase shifted, but the lock also showed signs of having been pried open.

This abnormality in detail immediately made him alert. He quickly walked to the bed and lifted the pillow. Sure enough, the passport that was placed there was gone.

Soon after, Du Xiaoyong also discovered something wrong when he was organizing his camera equipment.

His camera bag had been moved slightly, and his equipment, which had always been arranged in a certain order, was now in disarray.

He checked his wallet and found that the passport inside had also disappeared without a trace.

Pei Lili, who was in the next room, found that her makeup box had been turned over after coming back from taking a shower.

She remembered putting a bottle of newly bought perfume on top, but now it was gone.

To make matters worse, her passport was also missing, which made her feel devastated.

Finally, when Xin Ke was looking for his charger, he realized that the notebook on the desk had been opened and the page was no longer the one he had read last time.

His instinct told him that this was no coincidence, and sure enough, his passport had also disappeared.

The four of them looked at each other and came to a common conclusion from each other's shocked eyes: they had been robbed.

This night, which should have been peaceful and tranquil, suddenly became tense and uneasy.

The theft of their passports not only means the loss of property, but more importantly, the loss of the most important proof of identity. They will face huge troubles in this foreign country.

The four immediately took action and tried to find clues.

Wu Shandi recalled that when they were dining at the hotel, they encountered a waiter who looked hurried.

The man seemed too focused on their conversation as he served them, and left his post shortly after they returned to their room.

Du Xiaoyong thought of the surveillance camera at the end of the corridor, perhaps some useful information could be found there.

They first reported the situation to the hotel management and requested to see the surveillance video.

The hotel manager showed due concern and immediately arranged for staff to retrieve the video footage of the relevant time period.

On the screen, they saw themselves in the restaurant and every move of the suspicious waiter.

The video showed that the waiter went upstairs shortly after they left and stayed on their floor for quite a long time.

Meanwhile, Wu Shandi decided to go back to the room for a more thorough search.

He noticed that there were barely perceptible traces of dirt on the carpet, as if someone had entered or left.

In addition, he found scratches on a key that did not belong to them on the bedside table, which might have been left by the thief when he used the key to try to open their door.

Pei Lili and Xin Ke checked other possible entrances, including windows and balconies.

They found that the lock of one of the windows had been carefully pried open, and there were some slight scratches on the windowsill, obviously someone had sneaked in through here.

Through these preliminary investigations, the four people and the hotel staff came to some conclusions: the thieves probably used the identity of the waiter to enter the floor and then selected targets for theft.

Their rooms were chosen with precision, and their modus operandi was professional and swift;

Finally, the thief may have escaped the scene through a window.

Despite these clues, the real challenge has just begun. They need to retrieve the stolen passports as soon as possible to avoid affecting their subsequent trip.

Based on the preliminary investigation, the four were determined not to miss any opportunity to bring the thief to justice.

They decided to split up, continuing to work with hotel management while conducting their own investigation.

Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong went to the local police station to report the case and provided the police with a copy of the hotel's surveillance video.

The police said they would investigate and promised to respond as soon as possible. At the same time, the two also contacted the local Chinese embassy, ​​hoping to get the necessary assistance and temporary travel documents.

Pei Lili and Xin Ke decided to stay in the hotel and further question the hotel staff and guests to see if anyone noticed anything unusual or the appearance of strangers.

They conducted detailed inquiries in the hotel lobby, restaurant and surrounding areas, hoping to find more clues.

In conversations with other guests at the hotel, they learned that there were indeed a few new guests that night who attracted some attention.

The description given by one of the guests was quite similar to the waiter they had previously suspected.

This made the two men more convinced that the thieves might be hiding in the hotel.

As the night deepened, Wu Shandi and Du Xiaoyong returned to the hotel to reunite with the other two.

They exchanged information they had obtained and jointly analyzed possible suspects and motives.

Wu Shandi decided to use the power of his dragon and phoenix collar to search the hotel.

The energy from the dragon and phoenix collars automatically spread throughout the rooms in the hotel and headed straight for their lost passports.

After a few minutes, the energy of Wu Shandi's dragon and phoenix collar sensed the presence of the passport.

Wu Shandi confirmed that the passport was in room 520 of this hotel.

Wu Shandi immediately called the police, and the police rushed to the hotel and opened room 520, but found no one in the room.

The police found the lost passports of Wu Shandi and other three people in the room.

The four of them hardly slept a wink throughout the night.

Their emotions went through a roller coaster ride, ranging from the excitement of getting their passports back to the anxiety and helplessness of being in a strange country with their identity documents stolen.

Although the stolen passports were recovered, the thieves have not been caught.

A few days later, thanks to the unremitting efforts of the local police, the thief was successfully arrested and the four people finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After experiencing this incident, the four people have a new understanding of travel safety.

They realized they were negligent in protecting their personal belongings!

The next morning, they went to the local market together to experience the enthusiasm and vitality of Southeast Asia.

Wu Shandi tried to bargain in the local language, and although his clumsy performance earned him a friendly smile from the vendor;

Du Xiaoyong was curious about various exotic spices and studied their ingredients carefully;

Pei Lili found treasures among local handicrafts and picked out some beautiful souvenirs;

Xin Ke used his camera to record these unforgettable moments in every corner.

As time went by, the four found long-lost peace and joy in this tropical paradise.

Their souls were nourished and they accumulated energy for the days to come.

Here, they not only learned how to live in harmony with nature, but also established deep trust and understanding with each other.

This journey will undoubtedly become one of the most precious experiences in their memories.

On the last day of their vacation, the four decided to explore the nearby primeval forest in depth, hoping to add some more traces of nature before returning.

They walked through the dense trees, observing the exotic plants and lively animals.

Wu Shandi accidentally discovered a vine plant he had never seen before, whose leaves sparkled with an unusual luster in the sun.

"This is so interesting!" Wu Shandi excitedly called others over, and they carefully collected samples.

"We have to study this carefully." Du Xiaoyong said, with excitement shining in his eyes.

“Yes, this could be a breakthrough,” Pei Lili added, already imagining possible research directions.

Xin Ke was busy recording this moment: "This will be the best souvenir of our trip!"

With this unexpected discovery and other precious memories they collected, the four set out on their journey home.

On the plane ride home, they discussed how to further study this amazing plant.

Although their bodies have returned to their daily routines, their minds have been enriched by the experience of this trip.

When the plane landed, what greeted them was not only a familiar working environment, but also new hopes and expectations for the future.