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

He walked to the shoe cabinet, rummaging through the other shoes, his mind unconsciously drifting to Lin Wanqing's situation. Her family was being threatened, and she was powerless to resist; this situation filled him with deep unease. He was torn between anger at her betrayal and sympathy for her plight. But what could he do at this moment?

“I can’t stay here any longer,” he muttered to himself, his eyes hardening. Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind: “If the Phantom is really watching me, then I have to take action.”

Huang Feipeng decided to go to the nearby supermarket first to see if he could buy a temporary pair of shoes. His gaze swept across the street outside the window, he took a deep breath, and tried to remain calm. Although anxiety and tension surged within him like a tide, he knew that he had to ensure his own safety first.

"I will find her and get to the bottom of everything," he vowed silently. This thought repeated itself in his mind, giving him a sliver of strength. The conversation he had just had left him in a state of turmoil, but he knew that Lin Wanqing didn't want to hurt him. Perhaps she was also under immense pressure, which was why she had no choice but to join forces with Phantom.

He grabbed his keys, quickly left his house, and closed the door. Just as he was about to go downstairs, the strangeness at the doorway caught his attention again. Instinctively, he turned around and looked around, but didn't find anything suspicious. Feeling uneasy, he decided to slow down and listen carefully for any sounds behind him.

"Am I really being paranoid?" he thought to himself, imagining himself as a chased rabbit, looking around in fear. But he had to admit that this vigilance was necessary, after all, he had been drawn into a complex vortex.

Finally reaching the bottom of the stairs, Huang Feipeng strode towards the supermarket. Neon lights flickered on the street, and the bright, dazzling lights of the shops almost obscured the gloom of the night. His steps were firm, yet he couldn't hide his inner anxiety. Every time he passed a street corner, he couldn't help but look back, as if he might be captured by an enemy lurking in the shadows at any moment.

"I hope nothing bad happens again." He prayed silently, even imagining the worst possible scenarios. At the same time, he was also thinking about how he should deal with the Phantom's people if he encountered them.

Entering the supermarket, he hurried towards the shoe rack. Faced with the dazzling array of goods, his mood relaxed slightly; the reality before him temporarily made him forget his sense of urgency. His fingers glided over the shoes, finally stopping at a pair of black sneakers. Although the style was ordinary, at least they could be worn for the time being.

"How about these?" he muttered to himself. His gaze lingered on the shoes, but the image of Lin Wanqing involuntarily flashed through his mind.

"How is she now?" he wondered to himself, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. That girl with the resolute look in her eyes, once his most trusted comrade-in-arms, was now entangled with Phantom. He couldn't believe this change, but things had already spiraled out of his control.

Just as he was struggling with his decision, the cashier's voice brought him back to reality: "Sir, have you made your selection?"

"Oh, okay, these two." He handed over the shoes, sighing inwardly, feeling as if he were running away from something, but unable to express it.

"What a calm person." The cashier looked at him thoughtfully, seemingly sensing the unusual aura emanating from him. Huang Feipeng felt an invisible pressure and unconsciously quickened his payment, leaving the supermarket as soon as possible.

As he stepped outside, the night breeze caressed his face, bringing a sense of relief, but the tension in his heart remained. He recalled the danger Lin Wanqing had mentioned earlier and couldn't help but wonder, "Have they already begun their operation?"

He walked briskly along the road, his sneakers making a soft sound on the ground, as if reminding him to keep going. His thoughts grew increasingly chaotic, Lin Wanqing's conflicted face constantly flashing through his mind. He knew he had to find her and find out the truth in order to have any control over the future situation.

"But where is she?" He kept searching for the answer in his heart. The surrounding streets gradually became empty and there were few pedestrians. It was as if the city was unusually quiet because of his inner tension.

As Huang Feipeng walked, he suddenly stopped, a jolt running through him. He felt as if a gaze was fixed on him from behind, a sense of oppression akin to prey being watched by a predator sending chills down his spine. His heart pounded, and his intuition told him that danger was approaching.

"I must remain vigilant," he told himself through gritted teeth. So he turned around slowly and steadily, trying not to appear flustered, and looked around calmly.

However, the empty streets were deserted, with only the streetlights silently guarding the night. A strange unease arose in Huang Feipeng's heart; he kept pondering why he felt so tense.

Was it because of the threat from the Phantom, or because of his worry for Lin Wanqing? He thought and thought, and found that the two were so closely connected, as if they had woven an invisible net in his heart, making him feel suffocated.

Just then, a small alleyway ahead caught his eye. The alleyway appeared exceptionally dark in the night, and the dim light seemed to conceal some secret. He couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart, and wanted to walk towards it, vaguely sensing that he might find some clues.

He slowly walked into the alley, and the surroundings instantly became silent, with only the sound of the breeze echoing in his ears. It seemed that even time had stood still at that moment. As he walked through the alley, a sense of tension gradually rose in his heart, and he silently calculated his next move.

"What kind of place is this?" he wondered, yet he couldn't resist his intense curiosity. Everything before him seemed to beckon him, compelling him to explore further.

"If I find any clues here, maybe I can find Lin Wanqing sooner," he comforted himself, calming down slightly. So, he tried to remain calm and continued walking deeper into the alley.

Huang Feipeng wandered around the alley for a while, the increasingly dark surroundings making him feel uneasy. The walls seemed to whisper to him, and the shadows lurking in the corners seemed poised to reach out and drag him into an unknown abyss at any moment. Lin Wanqing's face resurfaced in his mind, her struggling and helpless expression when she was at his house replaying in his head.