boyutpedia Chapter 204 Wife, let me explain
Chapter 204 Wife, let me explain
"he--"
They both spoke at the same time, and then stopped at the same time.
It's true what they say, what you fear most is what happens most often.
Seeing their reactions, Li Xiulan's smile grew even more benevolent.
This reaction immediately gave Levi's back goosebumps.
He has been in charge of the underworld for so many years, and whether it is political figures from various countries or underground leaders, everyone treats him with utmost respect.
But in front of this one, he couldn't muster even the slightest bit of the aura of the King of the Night.
"What's wrong with Xiao Fan?"
After a while, Li Xiulan's tone softened again.
But this gentleness made the two of them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave, and they could even see the towering black aura shrouding each other.
Boss, that's terrifying!
"Lin... Lin Fan said... he still has some things to take care of, so he... will stay there for now."
Li Xiulan: "Where to stay?"
"...Vatican City."
A brief silence.
Li Xiulan's smile slowly faded.
It wasn't the kind of disappearance that comes from anger, but rather the kind of... the calm before a storm when the sky suddenly clears.
"Which direction did Lin Jianguo run in?"
Levi and Night Owl said in unison, "East."
They did not hesitate at all.
Betraying Lin Jianguo is the only correct choice at this moment.
Otherwise, they had no doubt that they would die a terrible death.
Li Xiulan turned and left.
But after taking two steps, he stopped and said without turning his head:
"You two, take the things inside."
"Okay, okay."
Li Xiulan didn't say anything more, but left directly.
Levi watched Li Xiulan's disappearing figure and let out a long breath.
Night Owl wiped away a bead of cold sweat: "Do you think Mr. Lin can escape?"
Levi thought for a moment: "There's no way I could run away from that guy!"
The two looked at each other for a few seconds, then shook their heads simultaneously.
Forget it, this has nothing to do with them. Let's just get on with our own business!
……
Inside an abandoned commercial building in the East District of Raccoon City.
Lin Jianguo squatted at the bottom of a broken staircase, with spore zombies roaming below.
He took out a specially made communicator from his pocket and tried to connect to the other end.
Soon, the communicator connected, and a square-faced man with gray hair appeared on the screen, wearing a dark Zhongshan suit.
Zheng Guodong, Executive Deputy Director of the National Security Commission of China.
"I'm telling you, you've finally decided to contact me."
Zheng Guodong's tone carried a hint of helplessness.
"Do you know how many calls I've received these past few days?"
"I've been busy, that's all."
Lin Jianguo smiled sheepishly, then continued, "Old Zheng, you all know about what's going on at the Vatican, right?"
"More than just knowing."
Zheng Guodong sighed.
"Do you even know that every country with a decent intelligence network knows you stormed the Vatican and captured the Pope alive... Why can't you be a little more discreet?"
"Old Zheng, it's not that I don't want to keep a low profile, it's just that I can't!"
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."
Zheng Guodong waved his hand.
"Since you've contacted me, I also have something important to tell you. The United States has reached out to us through diplomatic channels and made a condition."
Lin Jianguo raised an eyebrow: "What are the conditions?"
"They are willing to formally recognize Raccoon City as your area of actual control and cease military intervention in the region."
"Oh?"
"But the condition is that you cannot continue to expand outwards, especially not to harm other cities in the United States."
Furthermore, they want you to make a public commitment to ensure that the Night Organization's activities are confined to Raccoon City.
Lin Jianguo remained silent for a few seconds.
"That's all?"
"That's all." Zheng Guodong looked at him. "What do you think?"
Lin Jianguo plopped down on the steps, looking down at the zombies below.
These spore zombies are all ugly, one after another.
Do you think these people in the US genuinely want to talk?
"It's not really that serious."
Zheng Guodong said frankly,
"I suspect they're stalling for time."
According to our intelligence, the United States is accelerating its own Awakened One training program.
They seem to have some technical data they obtained from the Vatican, related to something called 'Primal Crystals'.
Lin Jianguo's expression changed slightly.
Origin Crystal?
What was Lin Fan talking about?
"Do they have information on this?"
"It's incomplete, but it'll keep them busy for a while."
Zheng Guodong paused for a moment,
"So their cession of Raccoon City isn't an admission of defeat, it's buying time. They'll use this data to mass-produce enough Awakened Warriors—"
"Then it won't be negotiation anymore, it will be liquidation," Lin Jianguo finished speaking.
"That's right."
Another silence followed.
The low growls of zombies came from downstairs, and several bun-shaped zombies knocked over a pile of shelves, making a clattering sound.
"Agree to their request," Lin Jianguo suddenly said.
Zheng Guodong was taken aback: "Are you sure?"
"It's not like you're losing anything by just saying yes."
Lin Jianguo's tone was very casual.
"They want to stall for time, and so do I."
They're researching the Primal Crystal. My son's in the Vatican right now. I know better than anyone what that kid's up to; with his personality, he won't stop until he's completely drained the Vatican.
He paused for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Moreover, the technical data in the hands of the United States came from the Vatican. Who knows if the Vatican has tampered with it?"
Zheng Guodong stared at Lin Jianguo on the screen for a long time before shaking his head.
"You two, father and son, are both capable of causing trouble."
"By the way, Lao Zheng, there's something I need to tell you."
Lin Jianguo lowered his voice.
"The Vatican is a much deeper place than we imagine."
According to my son's guess, the things worshipped in the Vatican are not gods at all.
However, I don't know the specifics. I hope that before I figure it out, the situation back home can be stabilized for me.
What do you need?
"Two things. First, help me fend off diplomatic pressure from the United States. If they drag it out, we need to drag it out too."
second--"
Before he could finish speaking, the communicator suddenly emitted a piercing noise.
Lin Jianguo frowned and looked down to inspect the equipment.
It's not a problem with the equipment.
Something was interfering, and just then the building suddenly shook.
Although it was only slight, he still noticed it.
His nerves tensed instantly, and he spread his spiritual energy to perceive his surroundings.
Three seconds later, his expression became extremely strange. Because he... detected the source of the vibration.
Outside the building, someone was actually cleaning up the zombies that he had just attracted.
Of course, none of that matters. What matters is...
He knows this person very well!
Lin Jianguo's face turned pale instantly.
Seeing the change in Lin Jianguo's expression on the screen, Zheng Guodong asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
"We'll talk about the second thing later. I'm hanging up now."
"Hey, hey, don't hang up..."
Communication was cut off.
Lin Jianguo stood up and secretly peeked out from an angle where he could see the main entrance...
"ah!!!"
However, before he could see the situation outside clearly, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him.
At the same time, Li Xiulan's voice also rang out.
"I've found you."
Lin Jianguo's Adam's apple bobbed as he stared at Li Xiulan, who had suddenly appeared before him, his face contorted with grief...
"Wife...wife, let me explain—"
"Where is my son?" Li Xiulan asked directly, without bothering with pleasantries.
"That child, he wanted to stay himself. You know his personality, I couldn't stop him..."
"You stopped them?"
As Li Xiulan spoke, she casually gestured, and a broken steel pipe from a stair railing suddenly appeared in her hand not far away.
"Are you sure you stopped them?"
Lin Jianguo opened his mouth.
Damn, my legs are shaking!
"Um... honey, let's talk this out. Can we put that steel pipe down first...?"