Chapter 566

Chapter 566: The Young Lady Is Not Short of Money!

"I come from another world."

Lin Mo really struggled to explain the "Dragon Guard" to Qi Fei. For ordinary people, secret special forces like "Night" truly felt like another world, completely inaccessible to the public.

Just like they say in the movies, the more you know, the more dangerous it becomes.

Even if the "Dragon Guard" had been retired due to technological upgrades, ordinary civilians probably wouldn’t know that a tactical armor like theirs ever existed.

Lin Mo casually tossed the smoke bomb that caused the commotion out of the window; that girl was truly trouble.

The driver quickly raised the doors and windows again, sealing the cabin tight.

This was necessary; in case a hail of bullets flew outside, the cabin would surely turn into a scene of chaos.

“Nonsense!”

Qi Fei protested, unable to understand, angrily turning away.

Suddenly, a series of popping sounds came from the window, like raindrops hitting the car. The Hummer shook for no apparent reason.

Qi Fei and Lin Mo looked over to see a line of little white dots and several small black dots bouncing on the windshield and windows.

The Black driver, who had been humming to jazz and swaying along, suddenly turned back to look, giving a shocking explanation for the disturbance outside: “Damn it, someone is shooting at us! Don’t worry, our car is custom-made and can withstand small-caliber weapons.”

“Ah! Someone is shooting at us?”

Qi Fei’s eyes widened; having never experienced war, she couldn’t grasp what it felt like for someone to shoot at the vehicle she was in.

“Hold on, I’m going to speed up! Someone will take care of that guy outside.”

The driver raised one hand and made an OK gesture, then the vehicle jolted. Just as Lin Mo and Qi Fei thought they had endured another weapon strike, a powerful push accompanied by the roar of the engine came, revealing the Hummer’s ferocity as its speed instantly increased.

At that moment, the rain-like popping sounds outside quickly turned weaker, hitting the back of the vehicle a few times before fading away, as it seemed they had escaped the enemy’s fire.

“What on earth is going on?” Qi Fei glared at Lin Mo. In the end, she was in Los Angeles, discussing business, and for no reason, Lin Mo dragged her into such danger. This was truly an unexpected disaster, and the one to blame was the guy dressed as a futuristic soldier beside her.

Moreover, this guy claimed that what he wore was real. What on earth happened in this world? Had she somehow crossed over 100 years into the future?

"I don’t really know either!" Lin Mo believed there was nothing on him that other forces would fight over. He just vaguely sensed that those with ill intentions mistook him for someone possessing a treasure and that he was certainly taking the blame for someone else.

"I say, driver, can you tell us what those guys want? Why does every attacker demand something from me? What on earth is that thing?"

Lin Mo asked the driver sent by the Foreign Affairs Department, hoping he knew something.

"I’m not very sure either. They only told me to take you to a safe location. You’d better head back to the hotel."

The Black driver from the Foreign Affairs Department clearly didn’t have permission to access information at this level. Even among the Foreign Affairs Department, few knew about it; he was merely following orders from above.

Meaning Lin Mo would have to continue carrying this burden.

“Alright then, take me to Las Vegas!” Lin Mo didn’t want to stay in Los Angeles for another second. Once back at the hotel, he would arrange for the embassy military attaché to send Qi Fei back to her home country, and there would be nothing to worry about.

Hmph, daring to attack China’s ace pilot, Lin Mo was sure his superiors wouldn’t be indifferent to the atrocious acts of those attackers while rescuing him from danger.

“Okay, but we have to take another route. We’ll take a boat from Santa Monica to San Diego. San Diego is to the southwest of Las Vegas. After landing there, we’ll loop back east and head north—it’ll take just half a day. There are already other boats prepared at sea to draw those guys to Hawaii, Canada, Russia, Japan, and China, so let them go look for you. On the road, we will also have other vehicles providing cover. This lady will be safe in just two days; nothing will happen. Consider this nightmare over. We will send dedicated personnel to protect you. I’m really sorry; this was just an accident that nobody expected. Don’t worry, those guys won’t target civilians. By the time those fools realize what’s happening, haha, it’ll all be over.”

The Black driver appeared optimistic, sharing the information he could with Lin Mo and Qi Fei.

“Who are you?”

Qi Fei found it hard to believe. Why was a Black man helping them like this, speaking fluent Mandarin? Did Lin Mo have ties to an international gang?

Today, did she encounter a feud from the underworld? The sharp-minded businesswoman suddenly found her mind in a whirlwind.

“Ma’am! It’s better not to ask. I’ll remind you that everything you see and hear today must stay with you for life; you can’t mention it to anyone, or you’ll get into trouble.”

The Black driver waved his hand. Like Lin Mo, his background was also something he couldn’t disclose to civilians.

“Shh! Don’t ask, or the police might want to have a chat with you!”

Lin Mo quietly warned Qi Fei, trying to stop her from asking the wrong questions.

The police want to chat? What kind of forces could prompt the police to invite her for tea?

Qi Fei seemed to understand something, glancing at Lin Mo with a hint of realization, but she still wore an expression of surprise and doubt. Could it be the Chinese Government? A Black man?

This was too amazing, too incredible.

“Lin Mo, you bad guy! You’ve scared me so much; you have to make it up to me!”

The young lady finally calmed down and threw a playful punch toward Lin Mo, venting her earlier fright on him.

“Okay, okay, I’ll make it up to you. How much compensation do you want? Just tell me, and I’ll write you a check for whatever amount you say.”

The Dragon Knight immediately raised his hands in surrender. Since he had ruined her business, as a man, he couldn’t deny it.

“Forget it. You don’t have to pay me back; I’m not short on money!”

With her fierce demeanor suddenly fading, Qi Fei stared blankly at Lin Mo and suddenly blurted out, “Your job must be very dangerous, right?”

“It’s fine; it’s not too dangerous!”

Lin Mo shook his head. In this world, the aerial knights equipped with technology had a much lower casualty rate compared to another world. Throughout his past missions, he had never felt scared by the dangers he faced.

He didn’t have to endure the strong winds, harsh cold, and lack of oxygen at high altitudes. Instead, he could sit comfortably in the cockpit and enjoy the thrill of speed and the joy of battle—that was happiness.

Only with such a tough, steel-like nature did the space center appreciate Lin Mo and select him for astronaut screening.

“Stop lying to me! I already know! I’ve experienced it; your job is too dangerous! You’re still young; don’t gamble with your life, okay?” Qi Fei’s tone suddenly softened, leaning gently close to Lin Mo.

“Are you okay?”

The usually decisive and capable businesswoman suddenly transformed into a delicate girl, making Lin Mo feel startled and uneasy. Could it be the aftermath of what just happened?

“Lin Mo, I’ve always worried about you, you know? Come back! Don’t go fighting anymore, okay? The world doesn’t need you; it wouldn’t matter if you were gone. Come back and be with me, will you?”

Qi Fei hugged Lin Mo tightly, her voice tinged with a cry.

Then her playful punches began to pat the "Dragon Guard" again.

Being chased in public? What kind of trouble must he have been involved in? Qi Fei increasingly doubted that Lin Mo was just a simple pilot; it seemed she sensed something deeper.

Even a decisive businesswoman had another side to her, and Qi Fei was still a girl just beginning to understand love.

A girl’s feelings are something men can never quite predict.

Lin Mo could see from the rearview mirror that the Black driver was secretly grinning widely, showing off his white teeth. He thought, “Why on earth is he learning Chinese? Isn’t that unnecessary?”

“Please, don’t say that! If I’m not a pilot, what else can I do?” Lin Mo would never admit that what he did was fighting. Most civilians in his country wouldn’t believe that the military still had combat missions, but maintaining social stability was precisely the soldiers’ responsibility. He had never thought of living a comfortable life; the blood of an aerial knight was destined to keep boiling.

Qi Fei lifted her head from Lin Mo’s embrace, locking eyes with him confidently, as if her usual commanding aura had returned. She said, word by word, “You come back! Even if you don’t know anything, it doesn’t matter. I’ll support you; I’m not short on money!”

“…”

Lin Mo stared blankly, speechless, gently pressing his forehead against hers. It was cool and delicate; she wasn’t burning up!

Was the Dragon Knight really asking for a sugar mommy?

“What, are you afraid I can’t support you?” Qi Fei clearly thought Lin Mo doubted her, raising her voice a little, “My company’s revenue has increased by 1000% this year! I’ve built up some wealth. Buying a house and a car is no problem. Don’t you like flying? No worries! In a couple of years, I can save enough to buy you a plane—jet, propeller, helicopter—choose whatever you want. You can fly as much as you want. If things go well, I’ll get a business jet so you can take me flying all over the world.”

Qi Fei spoke with determination and confidence, as if she was resolutely planning to keep Lin Mo safe at home, making the Dragon Knight feel both amused and exasperated. Did it look like he was someone to rely on? How could that be possible?

Lin Mo could only smile bitterly. Compared to Sally’s gentle nature, Qi Fei’s fiery personality was entirely different, almost capable of melting him away.