"My dad..." Li Jie felt a bit awkward. Although Li Chengfeng's attitude in the cinema seemed to indicate that he already knew, at that time, Li Jie didn't think much of it. Even if they stayed in the same room, nothing would happen. But after coming back, something indeed happened, making her reluctant to face her father.

In front of Li Yan, she was afraid it would be inconvenient or awkward to talk, so she went to the bathroom to speak.

Li Yan immediately brought his computer over, imported the video into the computer, and sent it to Yue Yao. He also opened the surveillance feed to check if there was anything unusual in the room where Julian and the others were staying.

When he just finished his work, Li Jie had already come out and gotten on the bed from the other side.

"What did your dad say?"

"Nothing... nothing." Li Jie blushed as she put her phone aside.

"Let me guess... He probably said, since you like him, your dad will support you and definitely won't break you two up. However, as a girl, you should still protect yourself well. If you haven't thoroughly tested him, don't give too much away easily. Am I right?"

Li Jie nodded, "Pretty much!"

Both of them fell silent, thinking about the future.

Even though Li Jie thought it would be a pity to die when they were intimate, afterwards she wondered what to do now that she hadn't died.

"Actually, I've been hiding a lot from you, some things..."

Li Jie immediately interrupted him, "Then keep hiding them! If it's inconvenient for you to say, it must be something that won't make me happy to hear, so it's better not to say it."

"Then we..."

"Why think so much? Let's talk about it after this mission is over! At the very least, I need to make sure I'm safe before considering anything further. If everything turns out fine... just like you promised earlier, when it doesn't hurt anymore, we'll have a proper fight. Once we return, let's go back to our previous identities!" Li Jie seemed very calm and rational as she spoke.

Li Yan turned off the computer, lay down a bit closer, and reached out to embrace her.

Li Jie didn't refuse, instead, she snuggled closer into his arms and reached out to hug him.

Since, regardless of life and death, they will ultimately be separated, they might as well cherish every moment together!

...

Li Yan had agreed with Rocana Rose and several other assassins to withdraw with his people, but that was merely an on-the-spot excuse. What he really intended was to, as per the previous plan, hide in the shadows and wait for them to fight it out, to finally reap the benefits.

After last night's encounter, the strength of the Si Country operatives had been greatly diminished. Just with Li Yan alone, he already had 26 operatives accounted for. Including those eliminated by others, if they really had a hundred operatives, more than half had already been lost. If that was just a bluff, then they had already lost most of their forces. This is definitely a heavy blow to them, and they must realize that it couldn't have been done by just a few bodyguards!

They might associate it with assassins, or perhaps, if they look down on assassins, they might suspect it's Yun Country trying to stir trouble for them.

In any case, from Li Yan's perspective, last night's operation was starting to cause new chain reactions, possibly turning into two extremes - either they would risk exposure today by directly storming hotel rooms to kill, or they might choose to observe and assess for some time, or even ultimately change or temporarily cancel the assassination plan!

The former would be risky. Such a direct assault might not work, and could instead prompt the hotel security to intervene or call the police, potentially harming innocents and creating a diplomatic issue between the two countries. Li Yan believed they'd more likely choose the latter plan, so he comfortably took Li Jie out for shopping and sightseeing. It seemed as if they had nothing to do with the situation, like they were just there for a vacation or honeymoon.

Li Jie was initially worried, but Li Yan's attitude and experience demonstrated that he was far more knowledgeable and experienced than she was, so she trusted him completely, fully following his arrangements.

They spent a day playing.

And then spent another day playing.

The two-day spree left Li Jie experiencing unprecedented joy. For years, her frail shoulders bore significant pressure; as a manager of a security company, she had to consider employment arrangements. As a bodyguard, she frequently undertook missions. She had no time for herself, no time for fun. Although she accompanied wealthy heiresses and affluent ladies shopping for brands and attending various events as a bodyguard, that was others' entertainment, while she remained focused on ensuring safety.

This time, however, she didn't have to worry about anyone else's safety; instead, Li Yan was protecting her. She fully relaxed and indulged in fun, like a child, greedily shopping and playing, which was a luxury for her. Tomorrow might be a different story!

Li Chengfeng would call, inquiring about their situation, while informing them that Julian's group was safe. Regarding the fact that they were staying and playing together, he didn't mind, happy to see his daughter so at ease. Knowing Li Yan could take his daughter out and away from danger pleased him even more!

...

Another day, and the situation dramatically changed!

This was the sixth day since Li Yan arrived, the fourth day after the battle at the park in the center of town.

Yue Yao called, laughing as she congratulated, "Congratulations, the mission is completed ahead of schedule."

This was within Li Yan's expectations, "The Si Country operatives changed their plan and abandoned this assassination attempt?"

"Yes, supporters of the 'Leak' website had long acquired the SIA's hit list for assassinating Julian, but lacking evidence, publicly disclosing it could be dismissed as slander. However, after you and others reported back the names of those killed, the clients treated this as corroborating information, releasing it alongside assassination task documents and member lists on the 'Leak' website, garnering exposé coverage by major international newspapers.

Although Yun Country hasn't officially responded, I'm sure there have been private discussions or even expulsions. Faced with international public pressure, Yun Country's pressure, compounded with their losses and inability to eliminate a single bodyguard, neither the Ministry of Defense nor the SIA Headquarters can accept this. Some congress members and intelligence agencies like BOI have discreetly criticized and blamed. Additionally, the opposition is attempting to leverage this against the President, hoping to undermine the ruling party's authority as a prelude to the next election...

Overall, it's become a significant issue. Even though everyone publicly states that they can't completely trust a one-sided story from 'Leak', the criticisms and insinuations show that much of the public believes it. Therefore, the SIA and Si Country Ministry of Defense have abandoned this mission, withdrawing all personnel under Chinese supervision. Upon confirmation, the 'Leak' supporters have also terminated the commission."

Li Yan felt a bit wistful. He had been busy having fun these past days and hadn't been following international discourse, but fortunately, everything was within his analysis.

"What about the money?"

"Haha, don't worry! The supporters of 'Leak' include some wealthy figures, and they've really raised a billion International Coins. Although the commission has been terminated, our 27 million International Coins have already been deposited."

"27 million?"

"Don't be disappointed, even if you didn't make it to a billion International Coins, you're fine, and they're fine too and gained some experience. 27 million International Coins is quite substantial," Yue Yao consoled Li Yan, thinking he was dissatisfied, regretting not getting a billion.

"I'm not dissatisfied, I mean, do I alone have that much?" A week's work for 27 million International Coins was already a substantial income, a rare opportunity.

"Yes, you did three batches: once with 5, once with 1, and another with 20. The other three had 1, and reportedly more, but gave up to protect their safety. In total, 27 targets, each valued at a million International Coins, totaling 27 million. I've arranged penalties for the others and they have no commission; they have also been instructed to leave."

"Haha, was it that many? I didn't even realize." Except for the first and second obvious numbers, he remembered each one killed with that Rocana girl, but hadn't had time to count or remember the subsequent 18, though there was video evidence.

Although the income was good, Yue Yao felt a tinge of worry...

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