The country entrusted me to buy an aircraft carrier, Hou Liangping, do you dare to investigate?

"I don't know." Fei Peng sighed, trying to calm himself down. He hoped to offer Lin Xue some comfort, but his own emotions were like a small boat in a storm, ready to capsize at any moment. "We can hide here for now and think of something later."

"But what if they find us?" Lin Xue frowned slightly, clearly fearful of this uncertainty.

"I'll find a way," Fei Peng vowed silently, determined not to let Lin Xue be in danger. This woman had become increasingly important to him, and he didn't want her to suffer any more harm. Just then, his gaze inadvertently swept across the café window, and he suddenly saw several men in black walking by. His heart sank. He whispered to Lin Xue, "They're here!"

Lin Xue's face turned pale instantly, and she quickly lowered her head, her eyes filled with fear and anxiety. "What should we do?"

"Don't panic, I'll figure something out." Fei Peng's heart tightened, and he tried his best to remain calm. He knew that he couldn't panic at this moment. But he didn't know how to face this group of people, and he secretly thought to himself, "If they really come to my door, I absolutely cannot drag you into my troubles."

Fei Peng's mind raced, considering all possible countermeasures. He realized that, no matter what, he absolutely could not reveal Lin Xue's whereabouts to those men in black. He even began to consider whether to take her away from the city or have her hide temporarily.

Just as he was pondering this, Lin Xue suddenly asked, "Why don't you want to tell me what you're going to do? I can help you!"

“This is not something you can control, Lin Xue.” Fei Peng turned his head, a resolute glint in his eyes. “I don’t want you to get involved. This is too dangerous.”

"I'm not afraid of danger!" Lin Xue looked directly at him, her eyes revealing fearless courage. "I've already participated in this chase, and I have the right to know the truth!"

Fei Peng felt a jolt in his heart. He hadn't expected Lin Xue to be so persistent, yet he still felt uneasy. "But the truth might change everything, and you might get hurt. I don't want to see you suffer."

“I know the risks, but I don’t want to be someone who does nothing.” Lin Xue’s voice was firm, revealing an indomitable spirit. Her gaze was like a silent call, warming Fei Peng’s heart. He knew she wasn’t questioning his abilities, but expressing hope and trust in him.

“Okay, I’ll tell you something.” Fei Peng finally relented, but his heart was still pounding. He took a deep breath and tried to organize his thoughts. “That customer… I think he’s involved in all of this. A few days ago, I saw him at the gym talking to some suspicious people, seemingly discussing some kind of project.”

"What project?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Lin Xue's eyes.

“I don’t know the specifics, but their expressions make me feel uneasy.” Fei Peng hesitated. “I didn’t pay attention before, thinking it was just ordinary business, but now it seems that things are much more complicated than I imagined.”

"So, you want to find him?" Lin Xue asked, her eyes revealing understanding and concern.

“Yes.” Fei Peng’s voice became firm. “I must find him and see if he knows anything. If we can figure out his background, perhaps we can find a solution.”

Just then, a commotion came from outside the window, and Fei Peng's heart jumped. He quickly looked out the window and saw several men in black gathered at the entrance of the coffee shop, seemingly questioning passing customers. Fei Peng's heart tightened, and he whispered, "They might already be looking for you. We have to get out of here quickly."

“I know a small path that leads to another block,” Lin Xue said immediately, a hint of decisiveness in her eyes. She seemed to have already prepared for this escape, which brought Fei Peng a sense of relief.

The two quickly stood up. Fei Peng lowered his voice and said, "Wait a minute, don't attract attention, follow me." He knew that they couldn't stay here for too long. A strong sense of mission welled up in his heart, as if only by escaping could he find greater safety and hope.

They left the café, and Fei Peng surveyed his surroundings, his heart pounding with tension. At that moment, fear had largely subsided; instead, an overwhelming determination surged within him. If he could find that customer, perhaps he could find liberation.

They hurried through the alley ahead, their heartbeats echoing in their ears. Fei Peng silently pondered his next plan: how to find the customer more effectively and protect Lin Xue. He didn't want Lin Xue to be caught up in this endless chase, but he also realized that running away wouldn't solve the problem.

"Feipeng, what are you thinking about?" Lin Xue's voice sounded from behind, tinged with nervousness.

“I think that customer might be the key to finding the truth.” Fei Peng turned around, his eyes shining with determination. “Once I find him, I’ll know how to handle this pursuit.”

Lin Xue nodded slightly, her eyes shining with understanding. "I will follow you, no matter what happens, I will not give up."

Fei Peng and Lin Xue quickly traversed the alley, their hearts filled with anticipation for the road ahead and fear of the pursuers behind them. He cautiously observed his surroundings while pondering his next move. After a brief moment of thought, he decided to choose a secluded path to avoid the men in black's sight.

"Let's go this way!" Fei Peng pointed to a narrow alley, lined with low buildings that seemed to have been abandoned for a long time. A damp smell filled the air, and weeds grew rampant, giving it a dark and mysterious feel.

"Is it safe here?" Lin Xue frowned, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.

“As long as we keep quiet, we can avoid them,” Fei Peng said firmly, though a pang of pain lingered in his heart. He knew he had no right to drag Lin Xue into this mess, but at this moment he had no choice but to rely on her companionship. In truth, he also felt uneasy: what lay at the end of this road—safety or even more danger?

The two walked along the narrow alley, the faint sound of the wind whispering in their ears, seemingly telling the story of this place. Fei Peng's thoughts began to drift. He thought of the customer at the gym, the one who always watched him mysteriously. What had he done wrong? Was it because of the conversation he overheard during that training session, or had he already been drawn into an unseen vortex?

"Feipeng, what are you thinking about?" Lin Xue's voice pulled him back to reality.