"Mom, grandpa, uncle."
Fang Cheng walked over quickly with a bright smile, pulled out a chair and sat down.
Li Biyun turned his head when he heard the sound, his eyes full of concern and said:
"Cheng Cheng, are you tired from going out to exercise so early? Why do you seem to have lost some weight?"
"Come on, Mom brought you your favorite Beef steamed buns. Eat more and don't be hungry."
As he spoke, he pushed the plate full of food in front of Fang Cheng, and raised his hand to help his son carefully tidy up his slightly messy hair after taking a bath.
Li Zhenhua put down the ladle of porridge in his hand and looked at his grandson with a smile, who was wearing loose clothes and still not looking thin:
"Young people are energetic and need to exercise more. A Cheng looks different now. Essence, Qi, and Spirit is definitely more popular with girls than before."
Listening to everyone talking about Fang Cheng's recent changes, Li Dingjian also raised his head from behind the newspaper and joked a few words:
"A Cheng, in addition to training, the most important thing is to eat. The three meals a day at Hotel are all included in the room fee. I know you have a big appetite, so please open your stomach as soon as possible to help uncle eat back."
Fang Cheng responded with a smile and glanced at the various sumptuous foods on the table.
There is soft and glutinous cucumber porridge, which can be eaten with steamed buns, shrimp dumplings, vegetable pancakes, and ham. There is also water Fruit Bowl cut into delicate pieces, which can be used as an after-dinner dessert.
Then he picked up a big meat bun unceremoniously, opened his mouth and took a big bite.
Instantly, the hot juice overflows, and the rich aroma of meat fills the mouth, which is extremely satisfying.
Seeing Fang Cheng devouring his food, his mother gently patted his back and said softly:
"Eat slowly, don't choke, and no one will compete with you."
His tone seemed to be reproachful, but his eyes were full of love.
Li Zhenhua and Li Dingjian were also watching, with smiles on their lips.
Inside Hotel Dining Room, the seating arrangement is warm and elegant, and music and Greenery are embellished with it.
The family sat together eating and chatting, enjoying the rare holiday time.
Li Zhenhua recalled the experience of visiting Eastern Capital when he was young. Those dull past became vivid and interesting in his words, which made everyone burst into laughter.
Not to be outdone, Li Dingjian took a sip of coffee, cleared his throat, and talked happily about some of the strange people and strange things he encountered during his travels.
What about living in seclusion in the mountains, looking young and beautiful, but actually there is an old woman who is hundreds of years old, what about singing coming from the sea Mist, and the reflection of the palace that looks like a mirage.
It's eye-opening, but I don't know if I'm bragging.
Fang Cheng listened quietly, swallowing food in big mouths, and occasionally interjecting a few words.
While he was smiling and laughing, a slightly harsh ringtone suddenly sounded, breaking the comfort of this family dinner.
Fang Cheng's eyes were slightly focused. His cell phone was left in his bag in the room. It should be his uncle's cell phone that was ringing.
Li Dingjian quickly put down the coffee cup and took out a brand new black mobile phone from the Genuine Leather clutch bag that he carried with him.
After a few brief exchanges, his eyes became slightly solemn.
Then he hung up the phone and looked at everyone with an apologetic look on his face:
"My friend called me and said he had something very important to discuss with me."
He turned to look at Fang Cheng and warned:
"A Cheng, after breakfast later, can you take your mother and grandpa to Spirit Spring Temple to play? I really can't leave here."
Fang Cheng sat up straight, smiled and replied:
"Uncle, do you think I am still a child? I am such a big man, I can definitely take good care of Mom and grandpa."
Li Dingjian heard this, with a happy smile on his face, stood up and patted Fang Cheng on the shoulder:
"Haha, then I can rest assured. You guys are having fun. Spirit Spring Temple It is said that the incense is very popular and the scenery is good. When I come back in the afternoon, we can go boating on the lake together."
After that, he drank the coffee on the table in one gulp and stuffed another shrimp dumpling into his mouth.
Then he continued to make a call and walked quickly towards the door of Dining Room.
Looking at the back of his uncle leaving in a hurry, Fang Cheng's heart moved slightly.
Judging from the words that came out on the phone just now, it seemed that it was my uncle's business partner who asked him to go out for a get-together, and his tone was strong and somewhat urging.
The uncle showed reluctance, and the relationship between the two parties was obviously not that harmonious.
Fang Cheng withdrew his gaze, turned to look at his mother and grandfather, and continued to play the role of a good son and grandson.
As for other things, forget them for now.
The sun was shining brightly outside the window, the breeze was gentle, and the water droplets splashing from the fountain not far away were also shining brightly.
With such beautiful scenery at such a beautiful time, there is no doubt that it is perfect weather for traveling and sightseeing.
Jiangdong District.
The sunlight was blocked by clouds and tall buildings, forming patches of Shadows on Street.
Li Dingjian was sitting in the back seat of Taxi, holding the phone tightly in his hand and frowning slightly.
The light from the screen reflected his slightly solemn face, and what was displayed on it was the detailed address of the team gathering.
Not long after the text message was sent, the car stopped at a narrow intersection Alley.
After paying the money, Li Dingjian reached out and pulled the collar, put on the Fisherman hat he bought along the way, and deliberately lowered the brim of the hat, and then walked out of the car door slowly.
This alley looks old and deserted. When I look up, I don't see many passers-by.
Most of the shops along the street have their doors closed, and some even have their rolling shutters pulled down, giving off a sense of desolation, as if it is an area that is about to be demolished.
Li Dingjian walked quickly along Alley, looking at the house numbers on both sides of Street from time to time.
There was silence all around, the walls were covered with Dark Green moss, only the sound of cars Engine coming from the road not far away faintly broke the silence.
It makes people feel like this place is a secret corner hidden deep in the bustling Modern Metropolis.
After a lot of twists and turns, an inconspicuous Iron Door appeared in front of me.
The door was stained with rust, and if it weren't for the electronic lock Red Light that flickered faintly in the corner, the house would have almost blended in with the shabby surroundings.
Li Dingjian stepped forward, took a deep breath, closed his eyes slightly, and concentrated.
For a moment, a circle of light waves invisible to the naked eye appeared on his fingertips.
This is his unique "Perception Pulse" ability, which allows him to create a subtle resonance with electronic equipment, thereby perceiving its internal structure and cryptographic rules.
After a moment, Li Dingjian moved his fingers lightly and tapped quickly on the electronic lock.
With a "beep" sound, Iron Door slowly opened, making a tooth-breaking crunching sound.
The light inside the door was dim, and a damp musty smell mixed with the smell of engine oil came to my face.
It appears to be a processing workshop that has ceased operations, and there are still many materials and machine tools and equipment lying around.
The door to the office area in front was closed tightly, and there was a faint sound of human voices.
Li Dingjian then walked over and raised his hand to knock on the door.
Then I heard a gruff voice coming from behind the door:
"Crow, why are you taking so long! Come in quickly, I'm waiting for you."
Li Dingjian was startled for a moment, then the corners of his mouth raised, and he deliberately raised his voice and replied:
"Big Hammer, what happened to your throat today? Did you secretly drink alcohol last night and choked your throat?"
There was a brief silence behind the door, followed by a string of laughter like silver bells.
Soon, the wooden door was opened, and a young woman appeared with a smile.
She had a beautiful face, her eyes rolled around, and she looked extremely smart, and she said with a smile:
"Crow, you are smart enough to see through me so quickly."
It was obvious that she was the one who had just imitated the strong man's voice, almost achieving the effect of convincing the real one.
At this time, the real imitator, a strong man named "Big Hammer", stepped forward from behind the woman.
He was tall and strong, about 1.9 meters tall. He stood like a wall, his strong arm muscles bulging, making his T-shirt tight.
Although there was a bit of anger on his face, his eyes were full of endearment, and he feigned anger towards the young woman:
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"Lark, you are the only one who loves to tease people. You always try to make fun of my voice. You can imitate my rough voice without fear of damaging it."
Even so, there was an honest smile on the corner of his mouth, obviously not really angry at Lark's little joke.
"You guys always do this every time we meet, I'm almost immune to it."
Li Dingjian shrugged helplessly, with a smile on his face.
I understand in my heart that this is a little joke among team members to cultivate tacit understanding. Everyone often uses this to liven up the atmosphere and relieve tension before taking action.
Then he raised his eyes and looked at the other two people in the room.
A middle-aged man with dark skin, lean body, and wearing Camouflage Uniform is sitting in the corner and is concentrating on grinding a Dagger.
He seemed a little taciturn and did not raise his head. Only the Dagger shone coldly under the dim light, revealing his reserved and fierce character.
This is the guy with the nickname "Monkey" in the team. He is responsible for intelligence reconnaissance, sniper and assassination tasks, and his strength is extraordinary.
On the other side of the table, sat a gentle man wearing glasses.
Judging from his appearance, he is not that old, but his hair is a bit gray. Time seems to have left premature marks on his body.
At this moment, he was looking down at the pile of information in his hand carefully, his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about some key information.
Hearing the noise, he slowly raised his head, looked at Li Dingjian through the lenses, and said:
"You're thirty minutes late."
Li Dingjian Hearing this, he walked straight forward, pulled up a chair and sat down, and said carelessly:
"Why did you call me here so impatiently? I'm on vacation with my family."
As he spoke, he crossed his legs and crossed his arms, his face full of impatience, but his eyes revealed a hint of helplessness.
Because the man in front of me was the leader of the entire team, and he was also the one who called me at random times to urge me to come to the party.
Every time I see him, he is always wearing Gray Trench Coat, with his neatly combed back hair, and his eyes behind his glasses are as precise and sharp as Scalpel.
Just like a rigorous and traditional scholar, the team members all respectfully call him "Professor".
And Li Dingjian himself, codenamed "Crow", plus Big Hammer, Lark, Monkey, professor.
A total of five people formed this "Mysterious Thief Group" group that caused a lot of trouble on Eastern Capital Underworld some time ago and caused unrest among various factions.
"Crow, everyone knows that you want to spend more time with your family, but you also understand the current situation. We don't have much time to waste."
The professor was not angry because of Li Dingjian's attitude. He just frowned slightly and explained in a calm tone.
Li Dingjian took out a pack of Hongtashan from his pocket. The flame of the lighter flickered. He took a deep breath of cigarette, slowly exhaled a cloud of smoke, and then said:
"I really don't want to do it this time."
Everyone couldn't help but be stunned when they heard this, and the air in the room seemed to freeze instantly.
Big Hammer's face that was still smiling suddenly froze, and his mouth opened slightly, as if he wanted to say something but choked back.
The smile in Bai Spirit Eye's eyes also faded, replaced by a touch of worry. She bit her lip subconsciously, her eyes wandering back and forth between Li Dingjian and the professor.
Monkey The hand that was polishing Dagger also stopped, raised his head, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and silently watched this Unexpected Events.
The professor gently pushed up his glasses. His gaze behind the lenses was calm and deep, as if he could see through Li Dingjian's thoughts:
"Do you have a problem with us and think we dragged you into Danger?"
Li Dingjian heard this and categorically shook his head in denial:
"I have never thought about it this way, but I am very grateful that you can look down on me, a sneaky waste, and choose to let me join this team and participate in the operation together."
There was a pause in his tone, and then his eyes were filled with sincerity and gratitude as he looked straight at the team leader in front of him:
"Especially to you, Professor. I am also very grateful that more than ten years have passed since you still remembered me and came back to find me. You gave me a chance to prove myself again and regained my dignity as a human being."
"However, there are some things that are always difficult for me to face..."
Speaking of this, Li Dingjian's fingers holding the cigarette trembled slightly, and the ash fell down.
"After finishing the job last time, due to some accidents, we had no choice but to split up and run away, but those guys were just like Shark who smelled the smell of blood, and they refused to let go."
He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, but as soon as he opened his mouth, his words trembled uncontrollably:
"We were on the fishing boat, and Big Hammer was right next to me, using his body as strong as a hill to block in front of me and yelling at me to run."
"But at that moment, the bullets seemed to be free of charge, and they were shooting at us. Even if we jumped into the sea, the surrounding seawater was still splashed with water, and the white foam and blood splashed all over me..."
Li Dingjian's eyes gradually became empty, as if he was in that scene of gunfire and bullets again.
The fingers holding the cigarette subconsciously tightened, and the knuckles turned white from the exertion. The Cigarette that he clutched so deformed seemed to be a life-saving straw.
"A bullet flew past my ear with a whoosh, and the sharp whistling sound made my eardrums hurt."
"At that moment, I was completely confused. All I could think about was why I was here, what on earth I was doing, and what would my family do if I died here?"
At this time, Li Dingjian finally couldn't suppress his emotions. He raised his head suddenly and punched the table so hard that the water glass on the table shook a few times.
The veins on his neck popped out and he almost roared:
"Fuck, except me, who in this world will care about my dad, my sister, and my nephew, so I vow to survive and take good care of them!"
Everyone's eyes are focused on Li Dingjian.
For a moment, the room seemed to have been pressed on the mute button and fell into silence.
Only Li Dingjian's own heavy breathing sounded particularly clear.
After a while, he seemed to have exhausted all his strength and slowly sat down. His chest was still heaving violently, but his expression gradually returned to calm.
"I want to quit."
Li Dingjian glanced firmly at every team member in the room and said word by word:
"Besides, I think you should quit too!"