Chapter 1123: Chapter 1123: Rather Than Picking a Date, Better to Take a Chance on Today
Alia sounded sowhat disappointed, “It really worked wonders for my morning sickness. I had just put it in my mouth for a short while, and it suppressed my nausea. I wanted to ask where you bought it so I could get soone to buy so for to have on hand.”
Luo Qiao feigned difficulty, “I’m sorry, I only have that small jar left, and it would be improper to give it to you after it’s been used.”
After thinking for a mont, she added, “But if you want, I can get soone from back ho to bring a few jars over.”
Alia asked tentatively, “Would that be too much trouble?”
Luo Qiao smiled, “It is sowhat troubleso, but it’s alright. I have a remote relative who’s a pilot. He flies to New York every week. According to his schedule, he’ll be heading this way tomorrow and arriving in New York the day after tomorrow.”
After thinking again, she said, “However, I won’t have ti to pick it up. If you have friends on your end, they could help collect it at the airport.”
Luo Qiao did this to put Alia’s husband at ease. According to what Lu Yichen had said, that man was inherently suspicious. If she were to deliver it directly, he might beco suspicious. It might be better for them to collect it themselves; perhaps the effect would be better and the progress quicker.
Alia expressed her thanks, “That’s really very kind of you.”
She took out a small notebook from her bag and wrote a string of telephone numbers, “This is my ho number. You can call on this, and I’ll send soone to pick it up. Thank you very much.”
Luo Qiao hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly; Alia was really too naive. She felt a bit guilty.
After the two parted, Luo Qiao didn’t leave but continued to the next store. Their chance eting in the shopping center quickly reached the ears of the target individual, a Chinese-Arican who, with eyes closed, tapped on the tabletop and said, “Go check, see if what she’s saying is true.”
Once Luo Qiao felt that the person following her had left, she imdiately exited the shopping center, found a spot to dispose of her purchases into a space, and only after removing her makeup did she leave.
Finding a place, she called Lu Yichen and briefed him on the situation. She ntioned a location and asked him to co collect the items.
After ending the call, Lu Yichen reported back to the headquarters, instructing them to make thorough preparations.
Then he drove to the location Luo Qiao had specified, and asked her, “How did you co up with this idea?”
“You said the target is particularly suspicious. Even though I didn’t bring up the pickled plums first, if I had delivered them directly, he might suspect my motives. This way saves a lot of trouble.”
“You’re right, I have already reported back to the headquarters. Tomorrow we’ll just et at the airport.”
Luo Qiao handed him a bag, “Inside are two jars of pickled plums, prepped and ready. Tomorrow, find a way to get these to that pilot.”
Lu Yichen looked at the bag, “The headquarters will make the necessary preparations.”
“The ones prepared by the headquarters won’t taste the sa as the ones I gave Alia, which would easily give it away. Besides, she’s a naive girl. If her husband gets into trouble, her life won’t be easy after. Consider this a bit of compensation on my part.”
Lu Yichen reached out and touched the top of Luo Qiao’s head, not saying anything more. He handed her the details for tomorrow’s pilot so she could morize them, in case of an ergency.
After Luo Qiao had packed everything away, Lu Yichen pulled her into his arms and gently touched her stomach, “Qiao Bao, I’m sorry I can’t be by your side, thank you for your hard work.”
Luo Qiao wrapped his neck in her arms, “I haven’t found it all that hard. Just focus on your work and don’t get distracted. Co back safely, and I’ll be happy.”
“Alright, I promise you, I will take good care of myself.”
Luo Qiao didn’t ask about the progress of their mission, only saying, “Jun Linghui left Boston yesterday. He’s probably not coming back for another seven or eight days, so I plan to go there for a visit.”
Lu Yichen expressed concern, “But what about your health right now?”
Luo Qiao smiled and touched her belly, “The little one is fine, don’t worry. I won’t overdo it. I am capable of protecting myself and will be careful once inside.”
Lu Yichen pulled her close, “Then when do you plan to go? If ti allows, I’ll go with you.”
Luo Qiao suggested, “There’s no ti like the present, how about today?”
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