Special Agent Bureau, lounge.
The soft lighting spreads a warm atmosphere.
Xina’s family is happily packing their luggage, preparing to go home.
Xina’s father is sitting on the sofa, wearing glasses, carefully reading the announcement just released by Harrison, while he can’t help but frown slightly, muttering softly:
"I don’t know why, but this Harrison, I always feel something is off about him!"
Xina pauses her action of folding clothes, looks up patiently, and persuades:
"Dad, don’t say that... Mr. Harrison specially approved me to take you home for retirement. What’s not good about that?"
The father puts down the letter and emphasizes once more:
"This man is no good! You must be careful when you deal with him in the future!"
Xina smiles helplessly but doesn’t argue further; she affectionately links arms with her father and shakes them lightly:
"Don’t worry, anyway, I won’t have much chance to deal with him later!"
...
The packing was almost done.
The car was waiting at the door.
At this moment.
Xina asked her mother and sister to continue packing while she mysteriously ran out.
She went to find Lin Lang—
"Lin Lang..."
There was a look of anticipation in Xina’s eyes, her cheeks slightly flushed, as she softly asked:
"Do you want to go back with me? Or, do you want to stay here, to accompany Natalia..."
Lin Lang said:
"If you invite me, I naturally want to go."
Hearing this!
Xina’s eyes brightened, and she quickly said:
"But no backing out, okay!"
Just then!
A mature woman came over with graceful steps—
A fitted black business suit perfectly outlined her graceful figure; her neat short hair was slightly curled, resting gently next to her fair neck.
It was Rachel!
"Hi, Xina, how’s the packing going?"
"Almost done."
Rachel greeted Xina, then turned to Lin Lang, and said:
"Mr. Lin, Harrison is looking for you, please go to his office."
As she spoke, she lightly tucked a lock of hair behind her ear.
"Looking for me?"
Lin Lang slightly frowned, but after a brief thought, he said to Xina:
"What bad timing. How about this, Xina, send me your location, and once I’m done here, I’ll come find you."
A hint of disappointment flashed in Xina’s eyes, but she quickly adjusted, showing a smile again and nodding lightly:
"Okay, you take care of your business, I’ll wait for you."
She could only watch as Lin Lang and Rachel left.
She sighed lightly.
...
Special Agent Bureau, office building.
In the hallway.
Lin Lang and Rachel walked side by side.
The sound of footsteps echoed distinctly in the quiet space.
Rachel’s gaze was always fixed forward, not exchanging words with Lin Lang.
Lin Lang also didn’t initiate a conversation.
After a long silence.
Rachel finally couldn’t help herself, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere first—
She didn’t turn her head, just said calmly:
"You and Natalia’s affair has caused quite a stir!"
Hearing this.
Lin Lang’s lips curved slightly, responding with a deliberately indifferent reply:
"Really?"
He seemed not to care about this issue at all!
In fact... he really didn’t care!
And seeing Lin Lang’s dismissive attitude!
Rachel couldn’t help but slightly frown.
But she stopped, looking serious, and said:
"Kid! You are new here, and don’t quite understand Brick’s background... he’s not someone you can mess with casually!"
"Although your strength is good, some things in this world can’t be challenged by just one person!"
"I advise you to be more cautious..."
She slightly raised her chin, her gaze profound.
Lin Lang kept a playful smile on the corner of his mouth, his eyes fixed straight on Rachel, teasing:
"Are you concerned about me, Lady Rachel..."
"I haven’t forgotten, on the plane, in that small room, you and I..."
He deliberately left the sentence unfinished, a mischievous gleam in his eyes, as if teasing Rachel.
Rachel’s cheeks instantly flushed.
But she stubbornly turned her head away, avoiding Lin Lang’s heated gaze, interrupting him:
"We’re here!"
She seemed to be avoiding something as she quickened her pace toward Harrison’s office, pushed the door open, and gestured for Lin Lang to enter.
Seeing this, Lin Lang’s smile became even more pronounced, but he said nothing more.
He stood at the door, allowing his eyes to greedily sweep over Rachel’s figure!
"Kid, aren’t you going in!"
Noticing Rachel’s slightly annoyed look!
Lin Lang couldn’t help but curve his lips again—
This mature woman, when embarrassed, was a little cute!
...
Lin Lang took large strides into the office.
"Mr. Lin!"
Behind the desk, Harrison beamed as he stood up from his seat.
He spread his arms wide, making a gesture of enthusiastic welcome, his face beaming like the warm sun of spring:
"My friend, you finally came!"
Rachel did not linger at the door—
She just gave Lin Lang a deep look, as if her eyes carried countless words, with profound meaning...
Then.
She gently closed the door.
...
Lin Lang looked at the enthusiastic Harrison in front of him, but his expression remained calm, bluntly asking:
"What do you want with me?"
Straightforward, without the slightest beating around the bush—
Patience is reserved for beauties.
With men, he always lacks patience.
Harrison came over, patted Lin Lang’s shoulder affectionately, and said with a smile:
"You are Xina’s friend, so naturally you’re my friend too..."
For the rest of the time!
Harrison talked non-stop!
He seemed to be talking about—
Hoping to establish good ally relations with the Eastern Country through Lin Lang to jointly confront this apocalyptic challenge...