Chapter 1276: Chapter 1326: Nocturnal Talk on the Terrace
Under the moonlight, Li Yifei and Aoki Reiko stood on the terrace, the cold wind from outside blowing through. Aoki Reiko instinctively hugged her shoulders, but her gaze remained fixed and burning on Li Yifei.
Li Yifei gave a wry smile and said, "Miss Reiko, you’re staring at
like this, and honestly, it’s making
a bit uneasy."
"Are you him or not?" Aoki Reiko finally spoke. The evening after the banquet, Aoki Reiko had invited Li Yifei out, stood on the terrace, and stared at him like this. This was the first thing she had said all evening.
Li Yifei understood what Aoki Reiko was asking. Aoki Ryota had definitely told her about yesterday’s events, and Reiko herself had ntioned before how she felt about the ’Mu Fei’ Li Yifei had impersonated. So Li Yifei didn’t feign ignorance but shook his head outright and said, "I’m really not him."
"You’re really not?" Aoki Reiko took a step forward.
Li Yifei didn’t step back and said, "I’m really not. Miss Reiko, I understand your special feelings toward Mu Fei, but we’ve known each other for so long now—if I were him, wouldn’t you have recognized
by now?"
Aoki Reiko snorted softly and said, "And I didn’t even recognize that you’ve saved
once before."
Li Yifei sighed and said, "I’ve already explained that to you before. At that ti, I had special circumstances, and I didn’t want to expose myself."
Aoki Reiko stared at Li Yifei for a full two minutes before turning her gaze to the starry sky outside. Slowly, almost like sleep-talking, she muttered, "Yifei, you know, I actually fear you being Mu Fei."
Li Yifei stepped closer to Aoki Reiko and took off his jacket, draping it over her shoulders. "Why do you say that?"
"Because we are friends right now. If I were to find out you’re Mu Fei, I honestly wouldn’t know how to face you. At that point, I wouldn’t know whether to see you as an enemy, a friend, or even... a lover."
Li Yifei sighed and said, "Miss Reiko, I’ve worked as a special agent before, so I understand us as special agents very well. When we’re carrying out missions, there are no emotions involved—everything we do prioritizes the mission. He wouldn’t even rember you. Honestly, you shouldn’t be holding onto these thoughts—it’s not worth it."
"Yes, I know what I’m thinking is just asking for trouble, but emotions are sothing you can’t control. The more I feel that I shouldn’t think about him, the more I end up dwelling on it. Tell , do you think I’m going crazy?"
Li Yifei shook his head gently and said, "Not at all. For you, you’ve never been exposed to people like this before, so his interactions with you leave a unique impression. And in everyone’s subconscious, there’s inherently a rebellious impulse. The more you think you shouldn’t do sothing, the more you want to do it. It’s not just you—eighty percent of people share this tendency."
"Really? Then what should I do?" Aoki Reiko turned to look at Li Yifei.
Li Yifei smiled faintly and said, "Actually, it’s quite simple. Just keep yourself busy with aningful things and fill your days. You’ll soon forget about it. I suspect you’re simply too idle."
"Oh... when you put it like that, it does seem true. I’ve been running around everywhere but haven’t accomplished anything substantial."
"Exactly. If you spend more ti helping your father, then you’d definitely have plenty to do, and your schedule would be so packed that you wouldn’t have ti to think about him anymore. After so ti, even if you confronted Mu Fei himself, you probably wouldn’t feel a thing."
"Alright, I’ll give it a try. Thank you for enlightening
once again."
"Haha, well, I’m just clearing my na here. Otherwise, how can we continue being friends? Plus, this involves a $2 billion partnership. If things fall through, we’d be losing a massive amount of benefit."
Aoki Reiko finally smiled and said, "You’re so blunt! I’m starting to wonder if you’re refusing to admit you’re Mu Fei just for the money."
"Haha... wouldn’t that be sothing? That’s a huge sum of money!"
Aoki Reiko’s smile grew brighter. "Exactly. Because I’m suspicious, I’ve decided to thoroughly investigate you. Don’t expect
to cooperate so easily."
Li Yifei knew Aoki was joking but still looked glum. "So does that an I ca here for nothing this ti?"
"Yep, you probably did."
"Alright then, I guess I’ll have to co here more often. Eventually, there’ll be a chance."
Aoki Reiko burst into laughter. "Yifei, you really know how to cheer people up. No wonder your wives adore you so much."
"Of course. They’re my wives, after all. How could I not treat them well?"
"I’m not your wife," Aoki Reiko imdiately retorted.
The explanation didn’t help—it only made things awkward for Li Yifei. He hastily said, "That’s not what I ant, Miss Reiko. Please don’t misunderstand."
Seeing Li Yifei’s expression, the recently downcast Aoki Reiko suddenly felt the urge to tease him. She stiffened her face and said, "Why not? Am I not as good as your wives back ho? Although I wouldn’t claim to be the best, surely I rank in the middle sowhere?"
"C’mon, you’re misunderstanding
again! I just ant... I’ve always considered you a good friend, and I haven’t had any improper thoughts. This isn’t about being excellent or not. There are countless amazing won in the world—I can’t make them all my wives, can I?"
"Haha, finally an honest answer."
Seeing Aoki Reiko laughing so brightly, Li Yifei couldn’t help but laugh along. The atmosphere between them suddenly beca much more harmonious.
After a mont, Aoki Reiko’s smile faded, replaced by a look of worry. "Yifei, my father told
that Mr. Inoue intends to harm you. He is one of the most formidable figures in Japan. Are you confident?"
"One of the most formidable figures... Does that an Japan has soone even more powerful?"
"I’m just repeating what my father said. I didn’t know about such an incredible ninja before. If you’re uncertain, I suggest you avoid him if possible."
Li Yifei smiled confidently. "Miss Reiko, although I’m no longer a special forces soldier for Huaxia, I’m still a Huaxia person. I cannot let my country’s reputation be tarnished. As a man, backing down from a challenge is absolutely unacceptable. If he wants to challenge , then I’ll accept it without question."
Aoki Reiko furrowed her brow slightly and said, "I understand your patriotism, but why must everything be resolved through martial strength?"
"Nowadays, peace is certainly emphasized, but without powerful martial strength as a foundation, no one will talk peace with you. This applies to a nation’s military as well as personal strength. If the Li family wants to survive and thrive, then I, Li Yifei, cannot retreat no matter what challenges co my way!"
Looking at Li Yifei, Aoki Reiko sighed softly and said, "Yifei, I won’t say more, but I truly hope nothing happens between you two."
"If anything happens, it definitely won’t be
in trouble. You’d better worry more about your Inoue Aoga."
At this mont, Li Yifei naturally exuded an aura of dominance, which left Aoki Reiko montarily dazed. This man had such a strong confidence, reminiscent of Mu Fei. Perhaps this kind of unyielding arrogance was a common trait among these elite warriors.
"Miss Reiko, it’s cold outside. Let’s head back inside. If you catch a cold, that would be my fault," Li Yifei said, shedding his commanding aura for a mont and speaking with gentlemanly politeness.
Only then did Aoki Reiko realize she was still draped in Li Yifei’s jacket while he stood beside her wearing only a thin sweater. A surge of gratitude rose within her, and she said, "Thank you so much, Yifei. You gave
your jacket and have been freezing out here this whole ti."
Li Yifei chuckled and said, "This cold is nothing to , so you don’t need to thank . Besides, as a man, if I can’t take care of the won around , can I really call myself a man?"
"Mm-hmm, you truly are a real man!" Aoki Reiko nodded and praised him.
"A real man?" At that mont, Su ngxin happened to walk over to check on the two of them and caught Aoki Reiko’s comnt. She imdiately gave Li Yifei and Aoki Reiko a peculiar look.
Aoki Reiko hadn’t ant much by her comnt, but when Su ngxin repeated it, she realized the ambiguous implication in her words. Her face instantly turned red as she hurried to explain, "Miss Su, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t an it like that."
"What kind of ’that’?" Su ngxin teased with a playful smile.
Aoki Reiko grew even more flustered and said, "Exactly what you’re thinking! I just ant to thank Yifei for giving
his jacket to keep warm. That’s all—it doesn’t an anything else."
Su ngxin laughed and said, "I’m just teasing you. But if you happen to have feelings for my husband, you’re welco to join us!"
Aoki Reiko’s eyes widened in shock before stamring, "No, no, no, I don’t!" She quickly fled, as if in a panic.
Su ngxin ca over and linked her arm with Li Yifei’s, asking, "She didn’t figure it out, right?"
Li Yifei shook his head. "No. This is sothing I can never admit to."
Su ngxin nodded and said, "Absolutely. But if she ever does figure it out, you’ll have only two options: kill her or... take her in."
Li Yifei’s face darkened imdiately but couldn’t deny that Su ngxin was right. It wasn’t as if there was a third option, and the fallout from exposure would be beyond his ability to control.
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