Xiao Lei felt sowhat apologetic towards Xiaofan today. After all, he had kissed her without permission, and making ands seed only right.
Staying behind was a chance to get closer to her and ease the longing in his heart. Moreover, he wanted to find a better rescue plan and get familiar with the route here.
Xiaofan had already investigated the route from DJ to here. However, entering the other party's base unnoticed would be incredibly challenging, even with his skills, as he couldn't outmatch hidden caras and infrared sensors.
A radius of three kiloters — even if Li Kuo helped screen it — would still take a significant amount of ti. An intrusion into their network system would alert them instantly. Finally finding Zuimo's hideout, Xiaofan wouldn't be foolish enough to let them notice and move Zuimo away.
"Hey, Li Fei, I'm sorry. Can you calculate how much you lost today? I'll reimburse you when we get back…"
"No need to thank , today was troubleso for you anyway. It's fine."
The car was already heading back. Xiao Lei felt very apologetic for interrupting Xiaofan's sightseeing.
"Hey, though I'm sorry about it, I didn't intend to forgive you just for today's matter. If sothing similar occurs again, I'll definitely have Liu Qiong chase you out."
"Okay, don't worry. I promise it won't happen again. If it does, I'll alert you first…"
"You… you lousy scoundrel."
"Sitting in a car with a scoundrel, especially this late, aren't you scared?"
"What… what do you intend to do?"
"Hmm? Really scared… alright, I won't frighten you."
Xiao Lei wasn't soone who liked to joke. Besides, they had just t and weren't familiar enough to joke freely.
But on a four-hour-long drive, it couldn't just be silence. With Xiaofan's personality, random chat topics are indeed nice.
"Where's your boyfriend from? Is he from Huaxia too?"
"Of course, I'm not desperate enough to find a man in this ghostly place called Japan." Xiao Lei imdiately replied.
"Hmm, good taste. Is he a student too?" Xiaofan asked again.
"No, he just started working here."
"Working here?" Xiaofan calmly asked.
"Yeah, being apart for too long, we had limited interaction ti, and he got an opportunity to co here, so he did."
"He's working, yet you still vigorously hunt jobs and rent a place? Isn't living together better and also saves more?"
"He's busy with work…"
"What kind of work does he do?"
"I'm not clear; he seldom talks about his work to ."
"Hmm? Really? Busy with work? Isn't it an excuse then."
"Hey, what are you trying to do? Stir up trouble between and my boyfriend?"
"Ah haha… caught, huh? What a pity, what a pity…"
"You… I really need to warn Liu Qiong to be wary of you. Just because you have money doesn't an you care less about feelings."
Her expression wasn't surprising. Subconsciously, they were aware that rich kids like Xiaofan oftentis rely toyed with won's feelings, thinking any woman would cling to them due to their wealth.
However, what Xiao Lei didn't know was, the man beside her is one of the rarest of hopeless romantics. Since high school senior year, he has been fighting hard until now for a girl. Moreover, the danger is increasing, constantly posing life-threatening risks.
Actually, Xiaofan didn't plan on having deep ties with Xiao Lei and Liu Qiong. As long as it appeared as an employer relationship, it was enough. In a few days, he would disappear, and they would continue living as before, marking a successful retreat.
By the ti they returned to Kyoto, it was already past midnight. Xiaofan's fast driving ensured that they could return then.
Liu Qiong was already asleep, while Xiao Lei hastily returned to the room, took an envelope, and rushed downstairs.
Reluctantly, she had to trouble Xiaofan again to take her to her destination.
"Hey, I've returned to DJ. I'll co and find you now."
"Wait, I-I-I'm not ho presently. Perhaps you could wait for at a nearby coffee shop."
"How about I go to your place and wait? I could help tidy up, maybe wash any clothes…"
"No need. I'm currently busy socializing, haven't ti to return. Let's et at McDonald's, the one we often go to…"
"Well, okay then."
Xiao Lei made a call in the car and told Xiaofan the location. In less than twenty minutes, they arrived at the McDonald's entrance.
"Can you wait for here?"
"Sure."
"Thanks…"
During the call, Xiaofan inferred that the person Xiao Lei was eting likely was her boyfriend, still working past midnight? The nature of this job surely deserves scrutiny.
Shortly after entering McDonald's, a man in his late twenties appeared in Xiaofan's view, heading inside.
They exchanged a couple of words inside, Xiao Lei handed the envelope to the man, who after receiving it, spoke briefly before leaving again.
And Xiao Lei returned to Xiaofan's car.
"The envelope had money in it, right…"
"Hmm? What are you trying to say?"
"How long has your boyfriend been here? Why does he still need to ask you for money?"
"None of your business, I'm tired, let's head back to sleep."
Indeed, it wasn't Xiaofan's business. He didn't need to ddle, although he had so doubts in his heart. It wasn't his place to inquire about their private matters.
"Are you hungry? Want to grab a late-night snack?"
"Hmm? At this hour?"
"Well, had dinner around five; it's almost one now. I'm getting hungry. Is there any place open with food? No classes tomorrow, right? Staying up late shouldn't matter."
"You aren't planning to take soplace weird again, are you?"
"Hahaha… let's just stick to McDonald's then."
"No, the food here isn't tasty and is expensive. How about street food?"
"Well, I'm not short of money, just let know what you want to eat."
"No, let treat you… though I don't have much money, let's eat at the street vendors…"
"Hmm?"
No matter what, Xiao Lei felt she should thank Xiaofan properly. Yes, the envelope indeed contained money, roughly ten thousand yen given by Liu Qiong and so more from herself. Altogether, it was ten thousand — all handed to her boyfriend, who claid to be closing a business deal with clients that might lead to a promotion. But he was short on funds and needed the money tonight desperately. Thus, Xiao Lei had to request Xiaofan to hurry back. No matter what kind of person he was, she owed him for this matter.
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