CHAPTER 208: CHAPTER 208: HEHE

Governor Xu said, once again thanking Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan waved her hand repeatedly, "No need to thank me, it’s what I should do.

Officer Xu Na is already someone worthy of admiration. Since I met her and knew what was going to happen to her, I definitely couldn’t stand by and watch."

Governor Xu listened to Lin Xiaoyan’s words and felt a great comfort in his heart.

"Good child! No matter what, thank you."

Governor Xu sat down with He Qi’an and Lin Xiaoyan and began discussing the upcoming operation.

Two hours later, He Qi’an left the villa with Lin Xiaoyan.

As usual, Liu Zi drove, taking He Qi’an and Lin Xiaoyan back to the hotel.

Along the way, Lin Xiaoyan remained silent, her mind pondering the words from the governor and others.

This operation was somewhat dangerous.

The danger was aimed at those undercover agents.

Because the leaders in the Southern Province knew about Lin Xiaoyan’s prior cooperation with Kong Xi, which had resulted in Sea City’s largest criminal enterprise being taken down.

So, they wanted to emulate that operation by having those years-long undercover agents act, letting Lin Xiaoyan make contact with them, and using her foresight to preemptively adjust the plans...

This decision was extremely risky. A slight mishap could lead to all undercover personnel being captured, and the consequences were dire — once captured, survival was unlikely.

Lin Xiaoyan felt a bit unsettled with their decision, but her opinion alone was useless. She could only do her best to cooperate.

He Qi’an and Liu Zi noticed Lin Xiaoyan’s mood and didn’t speak throughout the journey.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Liu Zi had the chef prepare food and sent it directly to Lin Xiaoyan’s room.

He Qi’an accompanied Lin Xiaoyan for dinner and, after they finished eating, he applied medicine to Lin Xiaoyan while asking,

"Do you think the decision just now was very risky?"

Lin Xiaoyan felt somewhat gloomy, "Yes."

"I’m afraid... if it doesn’t succeed in the end, those people will sacrifice themselves."

He Qi’an lowered his head, carefully applying ointment to Lin Xiaoyan’s knee. After tidying up, he looked at Lin Xiaoyan and said, "Have you considered that maybe they hope to catch those criminal forces sooner?

This way, they can also gain relief earlier and reunite with their families sooner."

"The undercover identity has always existed. In complex situations, they infiltrate the enemy’s inner circle to gather first-hand intelligence, playing a crucial role in police operations.

The moment they decide to enter the enemy’s circle, they’re already prepared to sacrifice themselves.

However, the organization absolutely does not want to see them sacrifice themselves!

They are all great and courageous comrades..."

Hearing He Qi’an’s words deeply touched Lin Xiaoyan. She had interacted with Kong Xi, with Xu Na, and with Xiang Rong in the past...

She clearly knew what kind of torture and brutal murder awaited undercover agents once they were found out.

"If you don’t want to, I can speak to them and pause the action," He Qi’an said.

Lin Xiaoyan: "It’s not that I don’t want to, I’m just worried."

He Qi’an gently embraced Lin Xiaoyan, comforting her, "Don’t think too much, just do your part."

Lin Xiaoyan leaned against He Qi’an’s chest, listening to the strong beating of his heart.

Her attention gradually shifted...

He Qi’an lowered his head and grabbed the little hand mischievously wandering on him.

Holding back a laugh, he asked, "What are you doing?"

"Uh... nothing, I just wanted to..." Lin Xiaoyan raised her head awkwardly, looking at He Qi’an’s face, "I just wanted to... hmm?"

He Qi’an looked at her lips in front of him and directly kissed them.

Lin Xiaoyan: ???!!!

...

"Get a good night’s sleep tonight. We might start the operation tomorrow; there won’t be a chance to rest then."

He Qi’an looked at the ostrich-like Lin Xiaoyan, a smile on his lips and laughter in his eyes.

"If you’re scared, I can stay with you tonight..."

"No need! I’m not scared at all!"

Lin Xiaoyan quickly looked up and said.

He Qi’an looked at Lin Xiaoyan, who was blushing like a ripe shrimp, knowing she was shy, so he stopped teasing her.

After reminding her again, he got up and left.

After hearing the door close, Lin Xiaoyan let out a heavy sigh.

Then, she immediately jumped onto the bed, wrapped herself in the quilt, buried her head under it, and shouted.

"Ah!!!"

Her first kiss!!!

Lin Xiaoyan touched her lips, recalling the kiss just now, her face growing hotter.

"Hehe..."

Before falling asleep, Lin Xiaoyan would occasionally think of it and giggle.

Early the next morning, Lin Xiaoyan was woken up.

Seeing He Qi’an at first glance made Lin Xiaoyan uncontrollably blush and her heart race.

He Qi’an couldn’t help but smile at Lin Xiaoyan’s expression. He followed behind her, asking how she slept last night.

"Hmm, okay," Lin Xiaoyan said, brushing her teeth and washing her face quickly.

"Did you dream last night? Did you dream about me?"

"No!" Lin Xiaoyan slapped skincare on her face.

Finally, after getting ready quickly, Lin Xiaoyan looked at He Qi’an, "Let’s go."

"Wait a second!"

"Hmm?"

...

When Liu Zi saw the two of them, he noticed Lin Xiaoyan’s swollen lips and flushed cheeks.

His gaze shifted to He Qi’an and he thought to himself, wow, who would have thought!

He never imagined the squad leader would be this kind of person!

He Qi’an noticed Liu Zi’s gaze and shot him a sharp look, causing Liu Zi to retract his gaze immediately.

"Squad leader, sister-in-law, let’s go. Breakfast is in the car. We can eat while traveling; I got a call last night notifying us to arrive at the port by 7:30..."

Half a month later, Lin Xiaoyan and He Qi’an returned to Sea City with their suitcases.

He Qi’an gently caressed Lin Xiaoyan’s swollen eyes.

"Don’t be sad. Sometimes death is a form of liberation."

Lin Xiaoyan closed her eyes briefly, responding with a soft "Mmm."

"Let’s go home first," He Qi’an said, holding Lin Xiaoyan’s hand as they walked out.

Following He Qi’an’s steps, Lin Xiaoyan’s mind was still replaying the scene from the day before.

Clearly, the criminal gangs in the Southern Province had all been captured!

Clearly, those undercover agents could finally see the light!

But, due to long years of infiltration into those groups, to gain the criminals’ trust, they often had to do things against their will.

Yesterday, as everything came to a close, just as everyone was celebrating, news arrived from the hospital that three undercover personnel had committed suicide.

This news caught everyone off guard.

It also shattered Lin Xiaoyan; she had been in contact with those people the most over the past half month.

In brief encounters, she learned a great deal about their helplessness and determination.

She had encountered a skeletal figure forced into substance abuse.

Watching that person always optimistically say, once the mission ends, he’d quit drugs and go back home to his wife and child...

That man was among those who committed suicide.

She heard his child was only three years old...

She heard his parents were over seventy, with only one son...

She heard they had never seen their families again after becoming undercover agents...