Chapter 589: Cheng Mu Is Here
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Little girl, although your performance just now was stunning, I am still not sure if you truly have the capability to be a member of our team,” the middle-aged man said seriously as he looked at Xia Wan.
This remark from the middle-aged man was somewhat unexpected to Lin Chao.
He opened his mouth to say something but saw the middle-aged man’s sharp gaze and immediately swallowed his words.
Xia Wan also understood the implication in the middle-aged man’s words. “If you have any concerns about me, I can pretend that I never came to this place today and never met you.”
The middle-aged man’s expression remained unchanged, maintaining a slight smile. “It’s not that I don’t trust you, it’s just…”
As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Chao. “You must have heard from Lin Chao that all operations of this organization must be kept secret.”
“And you, are the one who can decide their life and death,” the middle-aged man’s tone and expression became serious. “Do you understand the responsibility you are shouldering?”
Xia Wan paused for a moment before speaking again. “You mean…”
“I hope you can give up your current life and fully join our organization!” the middle-aged man stated his demand.
Xia Wan looked at the middle-aged man and rejected without hesitation. “I’m sorry, I can’t do that.”
The middle-aged man seemed to have anticipated this response, and said with a light laugh. “I understand.”
“Then, I hope we have the chance to meet again in the future,” he said, effectively dismissing her.
Xia Wan didn’t plan to stay longer. She nodded to the man and quickly walked towards the door.
Seeing this, Lin Chao wanted to say something to the middle-aged man but stopped himself, eventually sighing helplessly.
He bowed to the middle-aged man and then quickly followed Xia Wan out of the building.
Outside the building, of the three cars that were originally parked, only one remained.
Xia Wan stood beside the car door, waiting for Lin Chao.
“Xia Wan, I’m sorry, I didn’t expect it to end this way,” Lin Chao said with a troubled expression.
Xia Wan shook her head. “It’s okay, since it’s a secret job, of course, there are special requirements.”
“But I can’t give up my family and current life, so I might not be able to fulfill our cooperation agreement.”
Hearing this, Lin Chao looked even more ashamed and after a while said, “Let me take you home.”
Xia Wan got into the car, looking towards the open space outside the guesthouse.
The two cars that had come with them were parked there.
She could vaguely see several people sitting in the cars, but couldn’t make out who they were.
Lin Chao drove Xia Wan home directly.
Xia Wan wasn’t surprised that Lin Chao knew her address, but she didn’t expect him not to ask her to go back and take care of Shi Yu.
“Xia Wan, about Shi Yu…” Lin Chao looked at Xia Wan somewhat awkwardly.
“Don’t worry, I will continue to communicate with Dr. Fang about Shi Yu, ensuring that he leaves the hospital lively and well,” Xia Wan said to Lin Chao with a faint smile. “Also, about the person today, I will keep my promise and have Dr. Fang cure his old ailment.”
With Xia Wan’s words, Lin Chao instantly felt relieved.
He said gratefully, “Xia Wan, thank you so much!”
Just as Xia Wan was about to speak, she saw Cheng Mu rushing over on a tricycle.
“Uncle Cheng,” Xia Wan greeted Cheng Mu politely.
Lin Chao also said goodbye to Xia Wan at this time and left first.
Cheng Mu glanced at Lin Chao, then turned to Xia Wan anxiously. “Wan Wan,
Uncle Cheng has always been good to you, right?”
Hearing this, Xia Wan knew he must have gotten into some trouble.
“Uncle Cheng, let’s go inside and talk,” Xia Wan politely invited Cheng Mu into the house.
Xia Hai and Yan Han went to take care of the store, and Xia Chen and Xia Feng went to help.
At this time, the Xia family’s house was empty.
Cheng Mu sat on the sofa, his gaze searching around the house.
“Uncle Cheng, is there something you need from me?” Xia Wan asked straightforwardly as she poured a glass of water for Cheng Mu.
Cheng Mu took a sip of water, smacked his lips, thought for a moment, and
then said, “Uncle Cheng knows that you entrusted your uncle and aunt to me because you trust me.”
“Have they woken up? How is their health?” Xia Wan asked with apparent concern.
“They are awake, but their minds are not very clear, probably because of the shock,” Cheng Mu said, sighing heavily. “Every day they either scold you or me.
“I take good care of them, but I can’t stand this kind of treatment anymore!”