Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 267 - 274 Lin Qiong’s Thoughts

Chapter 267: Chapter 274 Lin Qiong’s Thoughts

By the time Li Yifei had finished, the admiration and obsession that had been on Lin Qiong’s face had vanished without a trace, and she said casually, "I hadn’t realized it, but you’re actually quite capable."

Li Yifei chuckled lightly and said, "It’s just a trivial matter, but it’s about life and death for both of us. If we’re not careful and the other side discovers us, we won’t even know how we died, so of course, we have to be careful."

Lin Qiong pouted and said, "Scaredy-cat."

Li Yifei didn’t openly disagree with Lin Qiong’s retort; he now understood that Lin Qiong always had to be contrary to him. Even if he spoke sensibly, Lin Qiong wouldn’t admit it at this moment, so he might as well not bother.

After dinner, Li Yifei and Lin Qiong waited in the room for the call to pick up the goods. Lin Qiong paced back and forth in the room, the young policewoman finally starting to show signs of impatience.

"Can you stop pacing, please? You’re making my eyes dizzy," Li Yifei finally couldn’t help but remind Lin Qiong.

Lin Qiong stopped walking and said, "You’re anxious, too. Why haven’t they called yet? They didn’t discover something’s wrong with us, did they?"

"Whether they’ve discovered it or not, we can only wait now, can’t we? Please, just sit quietly for a while."

"Fine." Lin Qiong agreed, sitting down on the sofa, but within five minutes she was up and pacing the room again, leaving Li Yifei with no choice but to realize that she was under tremendous pressure. It was her first time cracking such a big case, and knowing full well the strength and background of the other party was extremely formidable. Whether they could solve this case was really uncertain; then there was the million from her parents that she had tricked them out of. If they couldn’t solve this case, that million would truly be gone for good, and she would have to figure out how to explain it to her parents.

After more than an hour’s wait, Ma Yiwei’s call finally came through, saying that a car would come to pick them up in twenty minutes, and he himself would not come along. Hearing this, Lin Qiong finally quieted down.

The sudden silence made Li Yifei feel uncomfortable, as Lin Qiong kept staring at him.

"Could you please not stare at me like that? I’m really feeling uneasy," Li Yifei said with a dry laugh, feeling a bit creeped out by Lin Qiong’s gaze.

Lin Qiong bit her teeth and suddenly walked over to face Li Yifei. Then, bending her knees, she half-squatted in front of him, placing her hands on his legs while gazing intently at him.

"Can we just talk about the matter at hand, please? I really can’t stand you looking at me like this." Li Yifei rubbed his nose, feeling even more uncomfortable.

Lin Qiong continued to look at him in the same way, her lips slightly parting as she said, "Yifei, promise me one thing."

"Oh? What is it?"

"This operation could be dangerous, and if there really is danger, I’ll give my life to help you escape. If you manage to run away and then go back to your former appearance, they’ll certainly never find you again. As for me... my biggest worry is about my parents. I lied to them about the money, and if this doesn’t work out, I won’t be able to honor them anymore. I really feel too ashamed for failing to repay their kindness in raising me..."

As Li Yifei listened to Lin Qiong speak, it sounded almost like she was making final arrangements, which he found unsettling, and he quickly said, "What are you rambling on about?"

Lin Qiong shook her head firmly and said, "I’m not rambling. I really don’t have a lot of confidence in this operation, about whether I can make it back. That’s why I need to make it clear with you. If I really can’t make it back, and if you have time, please go see my parents."

"You..." Li Yifei suddenly thought of what Lin Qiong had done that morning, and his heart gave a jolt. Could it be because of this that she had been so impulsive with him, thinking that if they became intimate, she could then ask him to look after her parents?

"Yes!" Li Yifei didn’t have to ask outright, as Lin Qiong gave him a definite answer, saying, "This matter was none of your concern to begin with. I dragged you into it, and if we fail, there’s really no benefit to you. The only way I can repay you is with my body. And... since you’re practically my man now, you helping to take care of my parents wouldn’t be too much to ask, I suppose. I don’t expect much; just occasionally visit them, that’s all."

Li Yifei suddenly felt a pang of sorrow, not expecting Lin Qiong to have such foresight, nor to be so concerned about her filial duties to her parents and her determination to solve the case.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, talking about such unlucky things at this time is really bad luck," Li Yifei glared at Lin Qiong.

Lin Qiong smiled faintly, an inexplicable sadness in her beauty. She leaned her face against Li Yifei’s leg and said softly, "Li Yifei, I know all this is me forcing you, and you’re doing it unwillingly. But I also know that you’re a man of principle, and once you’ve promised something, you’ll see it through."

"This... I do have some principle, but if you really think it’s that dangerous, maybe we shouldn’t do it. Wouldn’t that be safer? Wait until you have more power, and then you can tackle this case."

Lin Qiong shook her head with unwavering determination and said, "No! I can’t let them get away with their crimes. This is my duty as a police officer. So tonight, I must go no matter what. Can you agree to my request?"

Facing Lin Qiong’s gaze, Li Yifei’s heart softened like a serene pond. He touched Lin Qiong’s makeup-covered cheek with his hand, nodded, and said, "I promise you. But considering the chances are slim, and you will likely come back safely."

"You agreed, and of course, I hope to be safe too. I’m only twenty-five and I haven’t lived enough yet."

"Exactly! You gave me such a hard time this morning, got me all fired up and then just left me hanging. I haven’t even gotten my revenge on you yet."

Lin Qiong’s face flushed with a trace of pink, but her eyes were smiling as she said, "If we can make it back safely this time, I’ll make it up to you properly. Then, you can do whatever you want."

"You said it yourself, don’t go back on your word when we get back," Li Yifei said with a wide grin, looking like a lecherous man.

Lin Qiong couldn’t help laughing at Li Yifei’s expression and scolded playfully, "Don’t think I don’t understand. I’m a cop, I’ve even busted prostitution rings before. I’m well aware of all those messy things. I promise you’ll be satisfied when the time comes."

At this moment, Li Yifei actually found Lin Qiong to be very charming and couldn’t help but chuckle as he leaned down, stretched out his arm, and pulled Lin Qiong onto his lap, saying, "We’ve still got some time, why don’t we warm up a bit first."

"Knock it off, you big pervert, always thinking with your lower half," Lin Qiong said, though she didn’t try to escape from Li Yifei’s embrace. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck, her gaze soft and face as blooming as a peach blossom.

Li Yifei had just been joking initially, but upon seeing Lin Qiong like this, he couldn’t help himself as his fingers began to wander uncontrollably.

Lin Qiong let Li Yifei’s hands roam over her body, feeling a stirring in her heart, but at this time, it was impossible for her to let him go all the way. She merely satisfied his touch for a while before, panting, she stopped him from going any further.

Li Yifei also knew they were running out of time and set off with Lin Qiong.

The car was waiting outside the hotel, the same driver as the one who came during the day. From this, it seemed the driver’s status might even be higher than Ma Yiwei’s.

The driver merely nodded at Li Yifei and Lin Qiong, then started the car without a word.

Half an hour later, the car stopped at a small dock by the seashore, in the vicinity of which there were many warehouses.

Mile City was a coastal city, but its tourism industry wasn’t very developed because its beaches lacked gentle sand and were mostly mudflats and hidden reefs. With such shorelines not suitable for tourism, the only decent harbor was the main dock, and the rest were scattered with sporadic smaller docks.

After the car stopped, Lin Qiong visibly became nervous, unconsciously gripping Li Yifei’s arm. Her reaction certainly resembled that of an ordinary woman; indeed, the night here felt decidedly sinister.

Suddenly lights flared on in the darkness ahead, and two people approached following the light. The driver said to Li Yifei, "The goods have arrived."

Li Yifei hurriedly got out of the car with Lin Qiong and walked towards the two men. One of them Li Yifei recognized, being the same man who had stood behind Yao Mingyuan at dinner. They shook hands, and the other man said, "The goods are in the car, you should check them out."

"Sure!" Li Yifei was not shy; with a million in goods, anyone would want to check. He moved towards the light right away.

It was a large truck with the cargo door wide open. Jumping into the truck, Li Yifei and Lin Qiong saw boxes stacked by the dozens inside.

Electronic products and watches were relatively small items, so five boxes were about full, whereas the many other boxes were filled with laptops. If those boxes were full of watches, even ten million might not cover them.

Li Yifei pretended to open a few boxes, then he and Lin Qiong made a show of looking them over. In reality, they were recording everything. Since arriving there, the hidden camera had never been turned off.

After dawdling for over ten minutes, Li Yifei and Lin Qiong climbed out of the truck. Li Yifei laughed and said, "The goods are definitely fine."

The bodyguard gave a slight smile and said, "That’s good to hear, Mr. Li. Now if you could settle the rest of the account, you can take the goods away."

Li Yifei readily responded, "No problem," and handed the case full of cash to the bodyguard.

The bodyguard briefly checked the contents of the case, then snapped it shut, handed it to the other man, and shook Li Yifei’s hand, saying, "We hope Mr. Li can sell this batch of goods smoothly."

"No problem, I can handle this batch in just a few days. I just wonder when I can get the next shipment."

The bodyguard smiled faintly and said, "As long as Mr. Li is willing, he can get in touch with Elder Fourth about that. I’m not too clear on these matters."

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