Escape Under the Sea Chapter 14

   People (2)

  014

  Shanghai.

  This summer seemed to be unusually hot. Zhang Xiaoxi glanced at her cell phone after exercise and finally couldn't stand the slimy skin on her body and took a shower.

  Twenty minutes later, she walked out of the bathroom and subconsciously picked up her phone to look at the screen. Suddenly, she saw an additional WeChat message.

  Zhang Xiaoxi unlocked it immediately and clicked on the source of the message.

  In the end, it was indeed sent by Lu Jia.

  She subconsciously heaved a sigh of relief, but she hadn't completely relaxed yet. After seeing the words on the screen, Zhang Xiaoxi paused in confusion.

  Lu Jia unexpectedly didn't answer any of her questions. Instead, she suddenly asked Zhang Xiaoxi to do another divination for Lu Jia.

  ... Why would he say that for no reason?

  "Jiajia, what do you mean? Did you encounter something?"

  "Is it convenient for you to reply to me?"

  ... no reply.

  There were only a few minutes left, but Zhang Xiaoxi couldn't see the message and reply in time. As a result, Lu Jia couldn't be contacted.

  Zhang Xiaoxi had a very bad feeling. The difference in Lu Jia's behavior made her acutely aware that something might have happened to her!

  What was terrifying was that she couldn't even ask Zhang Xiaoxi for help!

  Zhang Xiaoxi suddenly felt dizzy. She didn't even have time to dry her hair. She immediately opened her contact book and found Lu Jia's phone number. She dialed it.

  The phone had been ringing for a long time. It was now past eight o'clock in the morning. Zhang Xiaoxi thought that Lu Jia's family might have gone out, so she decided to hang up and ask someone else.

  However, just as he was about to press the button, a female voice came from the other end of the phone." Hello, who is it?"

  Zhang Xiaoxi immediately put the phone to her ear." Auntie, I'm Lu Jia's classmate Zhang Xiaoxi. Has Lu Jia contacted you these past few days? I don't think I can reach her."

  Zhou Xiuli's tone was gentle and slow." Classmate, Lu Jia has been traveling to the United States for the past few days. What do you want from her?"

  “……”

  Zhang Xiaoxi paused. Although she had heard from Lu Jia that her relationship with her mother wasn't very close, she was still very surprised that Lu Jia's mother didn't know anything, let alone that she didn't know that she was the partner who was originally going to go to America with Lu Jia.

  Zhang Xiaoxi had no choice but to spend some time explaining the situation to the other party." Auntie, I originally wanted to go to America with Lu Jia, but I…had something to do at the last minute and couldn't go."

  What happened later was a little strange, so Zhang Xiaoxi could only explain it in another way. She said that Lu Jia replied only one day later, and the content of her words was very strange. She felt very worried.

  Zhou Xiuli hesitated." It can't be. Since she replied to you, there shouldn't be anything serious, right?"

  "Lu Jia doesn't like to talk to me. I asked her on WeChat that she must be impatient…I guess she's just too busy. Why don't you take a look at the situation? It's not good to make mistakes."

  “……”

  Lu Jia's mother couldn't explain clearly, and Zhang Xiaoxi had no choice but to hang up the phone worriedly and think about what she could do now.

  It was difficult to explain the matter between the two of them with "scientific" logic. Lu Jia replied on WeChat again. Even if Zhang Xiaoxi went to the police, she might not be able to file a case.

  To be honest, even Zhang Xiaoxi herself could not fully believe the accuracy of her pinching Little Liuren.

  If it weren't for the fact that she had taken the test countless times and most of the results were "medium" and "severe," she wouldn't have decided to cancel this trip to the United States so firmly.

  This time, Zhang Xiaoxi didn't intend to strangle Lu Jia. She decided to give up believing in such superstitious behavior.

  As long as there was hope, she did not intend to give up.

  Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaoxi immediately opened WeChat and sent a message to Lu Jia." Jiajia, that person probably doesn't understand Chinese. If you encounter danger, send me an emoji with a 'smile of death'."

  *

  Langley, Virginia.

  The marked message was quickly transmitted to the superior, all the way unimpeded to Agent Dominica Skye.

  As soon as he saw the surveillance footage, even though the other party had disguised himself as inconspicuously as possible, they were immediately sure that this was the person they were looking for-Caspar Phoenix!

  No one could escape the eyes of the System, not even a former outstanding agent of the Bureau of Investigation!

  Dominica and the rest of the team were immediately ready to board a dedicated plane to Las Vegas.

  This time, Dominica, who was on the plane, did not dare to be careless. He called up all the relevant surveillance cameras at the BRICS Hotel in Las Vegas through the System and began to check them repeatedly, hoping to get more information from them to avoid being careless again.

  Phoenix had something they needed. They had to control him before he could find it from the huge information base. Otherwise, with his intelligence, he would definitely use it to retaliate.

  It's just that Dominica doesn't have many videos.

  Perhaps due to the small size of the casino hotel, cameras are only distributed at the hotel entrance, parking lot entrance, lobby and main corridor, elevator interior and casino interior.

  Click on the first paragraph, and it will be the relevant screen in the elevator.

  Phoenix was wearing a beach shirt and shorts that didn't match his temperament at all. He walked in with an Asian woman with an ugly expression. The surveillance cameras couldn't record her voice. After a while, Phoenix suddenly pulled her into his arms and hugged the Asian woman from behind.

  The girl was obviously very surprised and dissatisfied. She could even see a clear sense of struggle. She did not seem to be an accomplice, but more like she was coerced.

  When the video ended, Dominica cut to the second segment, this time a higher-definition video of the casino's interior, which was why they could find Phoenix so quickly.

  Phoenix was obviously trying to make cash through a loophole in the blackjack game. After all, everyone knew that cash was hard to track.

  And the Asian girl stayed with Phoenix throughout the process.

  Dominica had already had a strong idea that he must investigate the identity of this Asian girl immediately. Perhaps this was the shortcut to Phoenix.

  He then clicked on the third video, and the camera on the main road of the hall recorded more information.

  Phoenix seemed to be fondly caressing her cheek and saying something, but the girl in front of her revealed a frightened expression. A moment later, her expression turned into anger. With a snap, she opened her hand and even waved it straight at her face.

  Dominica couldn't help but laugh at this, thinking that this so-called former outstanding agent was no more than this.

  However, the scene changed again in the next second. Phoenix did not let the other party succeed. Instead, she carried the other party on her shoulder and walked quickly into the elevator.

  Phoenix looked up just before the elevator closed and met Dominica's eyes off the screen.

  As if he knew.

  For a moment, Dominica had a feeling of being seen through. If he were not still sitting in the plane, he would even stand up in shock.

  - What an honorable and terrible opponent.

  Although his resistance was meaningless.

  Apart from these surveillance videos, Dominica had no more information on hand.

  Perhaps he deliberately evaded, or perhaps the hotel had slackened in the installation of surveillance cameras, and all information on how he entered the hotel was missing.

  At the entrance of the underground garage, he vaguely captured a picture of a suspected Phoenix driving a car away, but the license plate was blocked. He did not take the EZPass (ETC) channel, but directly knocked open the cash exclusive channel.

  In fact, Dominica felt that Phoenix's actions were meaningless. He would find out sooner or later. It was just a matter of time.

  The priority was to find out the identity of the Asian girl Caspar Phoenix had coerced, so that everything would be solved.

  The computer screen was paused on Lu Jia's face. The blurred but delicate face seemed to inadvertently face the camera and get enough facial information.

  The system has started a new job.

  The author says:

  Suddenly found that mother and friends are surnamed Zhang, changed mother's surname Zhou, the first few chapters involved tomorrow changed

  Then I just got home at ten o'clock today. Most of this chapter was written on the subway. There are only so many (tears).

  Also, I saw a comment on a little angel backstage today that was censored and deleted. Wuwu, maybe there are some abbreviations involved in sensitivity (good speechless

  I really want a lot of comments. Please don't stop commenting on me because of this. QAQ

  Finally, I don't support JJ at all, but I really can't help it.

  Mwah!

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Escape Under the Sea Chapter 13

   ◎ Plan change (overhaul) ◎

  013

  Lu Jia and Phoenix checked out early in the morning, ready to embark on a new journey.

  If you can call it a journey.

  While paying at the front desk, the younger brother sized up the " little couple " who were so close to each other. Finally, his naked eyes wandered around Lu Jia.

  He still remembered this Asian girl. When the two detectives came to question her, she and her boyfriend were kissing like glue. The man's strong arms tightly outlined each other's petite but exquisite curves. It was really hard to judge a person by her appearance, so he couldn't help but take a few more glances.

  Lu Jia also remembered that this receptionist was also there at that time. Although she didn't know what he was thinking, he didn't have a good look.

  Just as she was about to glare back, she felt Phoenix pull her into his arms and ask coldly," What are you looking at?"

  The thick and heavy arm suddenly hung on Lu Jia's neck. She was shocked. The weather had already started to heat up, and the place where her skin touched quickly heated up. Perhaps because she hadn't slept well for many days, the pressure made her neck ache even more uncomfortable.

  Phoenix looked like a reckless teenager pretending to be a coveted girlfriend. Fortunately, his appearance made his face look at least five years younger, but even if that was not the case, males were animals of all ages in violated territories.

  "Nothing, nothing…"

  The emaciated receptionist immediately lowered his eyes in trepidation and quickly settled the accommodation fee before sending the two guests away.

  Lu Jia reluctantly muttered a thank you. Then, she walked to the parking lot and prepared to get into the car.

  However, after realizing that Phoenix had opened a car that she didn't know, she couldn't understand why her car had changed into a white sports car.

  "I helped you return your car yesterday morning. I returned it by myself and no one saw me."

  Lu Jia wisely didn't ask. She wanted him to change cars because she expected that the two detectives might find them again.

  At the same time, when she saw Phoenix sitting in the driver's seat, Lu Jia thought that she could rest well and not drive long distances, so she sat in the front passenger's seat with peace of mind.

  It wasn't that she had to sit next to Phoenix, but this sports car only had two seats, so Lu Jia had no choice.

  The car started, the hot wind blew, and the bright sunlight shone down. However, Lu Jia's mood at this time was completely different from the excitement she had when she first came to the United States.

  The weather was very hot, and the air conditioner in the room had been turned on the whole time last night. Therefore, after she woke up, she felt that her throat was very dry. Lu Jia picked up the bottle and carefully took a sip of water.

  She sighed subconsciously and turned to look at Phoenix, who was silent beside her. Phoenix seemed to have noticed her gaze and turned to glance at her quickly.

  Perhaps she misunderstood Lu Jia's meaning, Phoenix unfolded the folding roof of the sports car to block the scorching sun and then turned on the air conditioner.

  A moment later, the cool air was accompanied by a hoarse cough that sounded like an old man coughing his lungs out.

  “……”

  Lu Jia glanced at Phoenix with disdain and pretended to say," Wow, this car is really good."

  Phoenix was silent for a long time before he said," This car is a modified old car. Considering the price, it's not a bad choice."

  Lu Jia gave a short 'oh' sound and raised her head to drink a few mouthfuls of water to ease the awkwardness.

  The next trip should be to the Colorado Grand Canyon, which Lu Jia had been looking forward to, but the two people in the car didn't talk. Phoenix didn't even turn on the music. The air conditioning was creaking in her ears, which was extremely annoying.

  Lu Jia couldn't help but turn her head and look out the window. It was still barren and bare, with only some common desert shrubs growing in clusters.

  Phoenix probably felt very irritated as well. In the end, she turned off the air conditioner and opened the car window. The howling hot air carried away the heat so that it wouldn't be too hot.

  Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park is only about four hours as the crow flies, but because Luga's itinerary will pass through Route 66, it will take a few detours.

  However, Phoenix was driving very fast. They probably only had about half of the journey left.

  However, Lu Jia sat in the car for a while and suddenly felt that something was not good.

  She drank a glass of milk in the motel dining room in the morning, and after hurrying off, drank half a bottle of water intermittently to quench her thirst, and her stomach began to swell slightly.

  Lu Jia wanted to go to the toilet.

  If she was driving alone, Lu Jia would have stopped. However, Phoenix was also traveling with her.

  At first, Lu Jia felt that she could endure it. No matter what, she had to find a place with a toilet. Wasn't it too unsafe in the wild?

  However, Lu Jia looked all the way over. This place was a vast area of desolation, filled with the beauty of a nostalgic western movie. Therefore, she didn't even see a brick, let alone a toilet!

  However, Lu Jia couldn't hold it in anymore. She suddenly placed her hand on Phoenix's arm beside her. Her fingers tightened on his well-defined arm, leaving a white fingerprint on his skin.

  "…What?"

  "-I have to go to the bathroom."

  Lu Jia interrupted him, turned her head and looked at him with despair. She repeated," I have to go to the toilet."

  Phoenix frowned and glanced at her. After hesitating for a moment, she suddenly turned the steering wheel and drove from the relatively smooth road into the potholed dry land. Then, she almost threw her off the road.

  He raised his eyebrows at Lu Jia, seemingly with ill intentions." Go ahead."

  Lu Jia looked at the barren and exposed ground outside, then turned to look at Phoenix beside her. She said righteously,"... Continue driving. I can hold it."

  "There's no one here."

  "Aren't you human?"

  Big eyes staring small eyes.

  It would be fine if it was covered, but the key was that this place was too primitive. It was really unacceptable for her to take off her pants and expose herself.

  What if this pervert peeks at her when she goes to the bathroom?

  Phoenix sighed helplessly, perhaps guessing Lu Jia's thoughts." I'm not interested in it."

  Lu Jia only grabbed his hand and said with an embarrassed expression," I can still bear it. Continue driving…Drive faster!"

  Phoenix had no choice but to drive the car back onto the road. After the bump, he suddenly stepped on the accelerator. The strong feeling of pushing his back made Lu Jia quickly pull the handle on the side of the car and shout," You broken car is driving so fast, don't fall apart!"

  Phoenix calmly turned to look at her." Aren't you in a hurry to go to the toilet?"

  Lu Jia felt the crazy hot wind whistling. Her hair was scattered, and she couldn't even feel the heat. She finally couldn't help but scream!

  "Ahhhhh-"

  She swore that she would never drink water outside again!

  Phoenix found a small road from somewhere and drove to a remote town not far from the highway. Soon, she found a restaurant. Lu Jia didn't care about manners at this time and quickly went in to settle her life's important matters.

  A few minutes later, she came out of the toilet with an ugly expression. The inside was not clean. In addition, Phoenix had just driven very fast, so she felt a little nauseous.

  Finally, Lu Jia returned to the car with a pale face. She took a sip of water and said," Let's continue walking."

  Phoenix reboots the sports car.

  However, Lu Jia realized after a while that he didn't continue to return to the original road. Instead, he seemed to have a new idea. He circled around the town as if he was looking for something.

  Lu Jia looked at him frequently, hoping Phoenix would take the initiative to explain, but he didn't have any intention of expressing his thoughts at all. He kept looking ahead without saying a word.

  Lu Jia couldn't help but feel very confused. What was he trying to do?

  Finally, Phoenix stopped at a small outdoor store.

  He put out the fire and turned to Lu Jia with a serious face." To be on the safe side, I can't show myself. I need you to go in and buy a map of the western United States, a sports suit that fits my size, a tent, a military kettle, a flint…"

  At first, Lu Jia thought that he was lost, but the more she listened, the more shocked she became. She studied geography, so how could she not understand the purpose of these items?

  "-What do you want?"

  Lu Jia finally couldn't help but interrupt him." Do you want to survive in the wilderness like Bear Grylls?"

  Perhaps she felt that this matter was a little funny, she could not help but laugh dryly.

  However, Phoenix did not laugh along with her. Instead, she looked at her with a serious expression and did not have any intention of refuting her.

  " In order to avoid their pursuit, we need to change our plans at any time, so…I think we have to abandon the car and spend the night near the Grand Canyon."

  The author says:

  This chapter is a bit awkward, but later to survive in the wilderness, as a foreshadowing bar (forced truth

  Sorry, sorry, I really don't have time to write too many words for the wedding this weekend. I can only send it very roughly first, and I will revise it later.

  Mwah!

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Escape Under the Sea Chapter 12

   ♪ Sleepless ♪

  012

  Langley, Virginia

  In a solemn building.

  Agent Dominica Skye stood impassively in the office of the CIA's director of covert operations, acting as if he were not here to take criticism.

  "Is this your report on the matter?"

  Chris Vincent, the supervisor, slammed the report on the table."You killed an innocent citizen by mistake. Is that your attitude?"

  Dominica frowned and calmly explained," Who asked Caspar Phoenix to refuse to cooperate with the investigation? It's normal for him to accidentally injure his relatives during the arrest process, right?"

  "He used to be the assistant director of the Bureau of Investigation, did you know that? There's been a strong complaint from the Hoover building about our behavior! And besides, you've got military planes! In the end, didn't he escape?"

  Dominica clenched his fists secretly. After all, this sentence was a question of ability for him.

  " The Intelligence Department is already collecting all surveillance, communication equipment, and network data within a 200-foot radius. We're not like those useless people from the Bureau of Investigation. As long as he leaves a trace, we'll only need 24 hours to find him."

  Vincent, the supervisor, was slightly relieved, but his expression was still ugly."What if Caspar Phoenix didn't leave a trail? After all, he is a former outstanding agent of the Bureau of Investigation."

  Dominica smiled coldly." As long as he's still in America, it's only a matter of time."

  "Don't worry, Vincent. I'll make sure he hands over what he's got, and then I'll complete the agency's mission."

  *

  Lu Jia finally heaved a sigh of relief when she could no longer hear the two detectives outside the door or next door. She had time to pick up her phone and look at the time on the screen.

  It was already past three o'clock in the afternoon on the second day.

  When Lu Jia woke up, it was probably already past lunch time. No wonder she was so hungry after waking up.

  However, this was not important. After receiving Phoenix's promise and oath, Lu Jia finally calmed down and went into the bathroom to continue washing up.

  ……

  After washing up, Lu Jia felt a lot more comfortable. Even the weakness in her legs had improved, but she still wore strawberry powder and milky-white underwear with mixed feelings. She couldn't help but feel irritated.

  As the water vapor condensed on the surface of the glass and tiles, she wiped her half-dried black hair while raising her head to look at Phoenix, who had been sitting by the window observing the movements outside. Her gaze involuntarily turned to her phone.

  She hadn't sent any messages to anyone else for a whole day, and she wondered if anyone would know about the terrible situation she was in.

  "Can I connect to the hotel's WiFi?"

  Phoenix moved and turned to look at Lu Jia.

  In the dimly lit room, the shadows moved around his straight profile, outlining his straight eyebrows and nose. His eyes were hidden in the shadows, and he could not understand his thoughts for a moment.

  Lu Jia mustered up her courage and suggested," I swear I won't mention anything about you online. You can sit by the side and supervise me. I just want to tell my family that I'm safe, and then have some fun to pass the time."

  Phoenix calmly stated," I don't know Chinese. I can't supervise you."

  "The prism can still recognize Chinese?"

  "It's far stronger than you think."

  Phoenix stood up and walked to Lu Jia's side as she spoke. She bent down to pick up her phone and pressed the camera on the phone with her slender index finger." I'll give you five minutes. You're not allowed to shout my name or enter my Chinese translation during use. You must turn it off immediately after you use it."

  "Otherwise, it won't do you any good in the end."

  Lu Jia was stunned. When she realized what kind of world she had unknowingly been exposed to without any privacy, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart.

  However, Phoenix's words were even more terrifying to Lu Jia, and she couldn't help but shiver.

  "Alright."

  She swallowed and nodded obediently at him. Then, under his unquestionable control, she turned on her phone screen and connected to the hot spot provided by the hotel according to the reminder in the room.

  A few seconds later, the phone showed that the network connection was successful.

  Almost at the same time, a large number of notifications popped up at the top of the screen.

  Lu Jia immediately opened WeChat, but most of them were meaningless public account alerts. After a quick glance, she realized that only the goddess Zhang Xiaoxi felt that something was wrong with her.

  "Jiajia, did you win any money in Las Vegas? Take a few photos and let me see ~"

  Jiajia, remember to tell me you're safe before you go to bed tonight."

  Lu Jia looked at the words on the screen and was a little nervous and excited. She subconsciously wanted to call her, but Phoenix's hand reminded her that she was not allowed to do so.

  She carefully turned her head to look at Phoenix, who seemed to have changed completely. She retracted her neck and could only type slowly on the screen under his control.

  "Divine Granny…Can you read my life again?"

  As long as Zhang Xiaoxi saw this sentence, she would definitely understand Lu Jia's meaning!

  However, it was obviously impossible for the other party to see the messages on her phone every second. Zhang Xiaoxi didn't reply for a while, so Lu Jia immediately quit the chat page with her and clicked into the conversation with her "mother".

  In fact, Lu Jia didn't even use text to give Zhou Xiuli WeChat notes, but instead used an adult female emoji to replace their relationship.

  The last conversation between Lu Jia and Zhou Xiuli took place five days ago. She asked if Lu Jia had enough money. Lu Jia said it was enough.

  It was simple and direct, and at the same time, there was no trace of humanity.

  The blood relationship in her bones made her unable to suppress the urge to cry to her mother about her experiences these days, but Lu Jia hesitated in the end and couldn't send any words to her in this perhaps only five minutes.

  Even at such a time, Lu Jia still had a grudge against her.

  After five minutes, she only sent Zhang Xiaoxi that ambiguous sentence.

  "…Five minutes is up."

  As soon as she finished speaking, Phoenix quickly pulled her phone out of Lu Jia's and pressed the lock button to turn off her phone.

  Lu Jia looked at the screen that suddenly darkened and sighed in disappointment.

  Can she return to China smoothly and live her life according to the rules?

  Phoenix put Lu Jia's phone in her pocket and asked casually," What did you just send?"

  Only then did Lu Jia recover from her depressed mood. She paused warily and then said calmly," I just told her that I've been traveling for the past few days and I don't have time to chat with her."

  Phoenix's greyish blue eyes stared at Lu Jia, then she averted her gaze casually and nodded lightly." Okay."

  " They won't be coming here to investigate anytime soon. Let's go eat something first. We'll continue our journey tomorrow morning."

  Luka sighed sadly and anxiously, suddenly feeling that the journey had been hopelessly long.

  *

  With no entertainment--cell phones--Luka could only pass the time idly turning on the old-fashioned LCD TV in the motel.

  Perhaps due to the limited conditions, most of the channels were public channels that didn't have to pay. In addition, the people inside spoke very fast, so Lu Jia couldn't understand many channels.

  She finally found out that a TV station was replaying the American drama " Suspect Chase " she had watched before, but she heard Phoenix suddenly tut in annoyance.

  Suspect Hunt tells the story of a presumed dead former CIA agent and a mysterious billionaire who combine a unique set of methods to stop crime.

  What's the matter, ex-agent faubole thinks crime stories in american television aren't realistic enough?

  Lu Jia, who was already agitated, was even more agitated by Phoenix, so she simply turned off the TV and quietly closed her eyes at eight o'clock sharp, deciding to sleep early.

  However, after experiencing a series of events during the day, she was actually not sleepy at all.

  His eyes, which had been closed for a short while, opened again.

  Faint dim light shone in through the curtains. Lu Jia didn't know what kind of mood she was in, but she turned her head and quietly looked at Phoenix lying on the bed beside her.

  From Phoenix's face in the darkness, it could be seen that he had maintained a posture of one arm resting on his head since the beginning. His tall body, which almost filled the entire bed, was in a casual posture. It was unknown whether he was staring at the ceiling or asleep.

  Lu Jia's line of sight followed the trend of the lines and couldn't help but stare at his slightly raised lips. Her brain automatically began to recall what happened to that sports car during the day. Wait! What do you think about that for?

  Thinking about his actions, his mood suddenly became worse.

  She rolled over heavily and decided to turn her back on Phoenix. Out of sight, out of mind.

  However, Nevada was still a little hot even at night. Lu Jia, who was not covered with a blanket, thought that her butt was facing him at this moment, and it involved a certain critical part. She suddenly felt bad. She stood up like a carp and lay face up obediently like Phoenix.

  Boy, can't you sleep tonight?

  It must be because he woke up too late in the day, and definitely not for any other reason!

  In fact, it was a sleepless night for Lu Jia and Phoenix.

  Phoenix, in particular, was certainly not asleep. Instead, he was rehearsing in his mind how things might develop at this time.

  Just as he had expected, there was a new wave of activity at the Intelligence Building in Langley, Virginia, in the eastern United States.

  After the system retrieved a large amount of video, text and other information, the screen that was flashing suddenly stopped, and the relevant image of the Golden Brick Hotel in Las Vegas was called up, and then a man wearing a gorgeous beach suit was locked.

  The blurred image gradually became clear after loading, and compared with another serious and familiar HD agent photo on the screen, it showed a similarity of up to 71%, and issued a "beep--" alarm.

  The technician who was dozing off in front of the computer immediately woke up. The other party obviously did not dare to let go of any possibility, not to mention that the similarity was more than 70%.

  Therefore, the other party immediately reported the information to a higher level department.

  - Just over 24 hours after Phoenix and Luka appeared at the Las Vegas hotel.

  The author says:

  ① Introduction from Baidu

  A lot of it's bullshit. Don't take it seriously.

  Then this chapter is a bit transitional in nature, mainly to explain some information, and later to see if we can get some more excitement (hey

  Mwah!

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The entire book has been translated, with a total of 205K words and more than 420 pages.

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Escape Under the Sea Chapter 11

   Prohibition of Treaties

  011

  For various reasons, Phoenix slept badly during the three or four hours in the motel, and when she woke up, she immediately covered up all the details that might have been burned.

  He has a lot of experience in such things.

  He had misled a lot along the way, even deliberately making choices that did not fit his preferences, but Phoenix did not let go of any possibility of mistakes just in case.

  For example, the two agents had seen Lu Jia's car, so he asked the front desk and asked for the nearest rental car shop, which was one hour away. This rental car shop was the largest in the United States, and Lu Jia rented it at this place.

  Phoenix drove there early in the morning, paying attention to both sides of the road as he drove, looking for what he wanted.

  The United States is a country on wheels, and it is difficult to move without cars, which also leads to the ubiquitous trading of used car markets.

  Because of his years of working experience, Phoenix knew that some of the cars with unknown origins would choose to park on the roadside, paste their contact information, and trade in cash privately. They would not cross the open road, and the prices were very cheap.

  Phoenix was very lucky. He saw a few good-looking used cars parked near the corner of the rental car shop. He immediately dialed the phone and contacted the owner. After returning the car, he walked to his destination.

  The dealer was probably nearby all along, and soon arrived. He began to introduce Phoenix in front of Phoenix and enthusiastically invited Phoenix to test drive.

  Phoenix reluctantly took a fancy to one of them, a '95 Mazda early generation sports car Miata Na, which was a few years older than him. The dealer had updated the car's power and everything else was fine except for a lot of kilometers.

  However, the other party greedily offered ten thousand dollars.

  The negotiation process in the middle didn't start much. In the end, Phoenix only spent 3000 dollars to drive the car back.

  From this, it became the best background plate for Phoenix and Lu Jia to kiss quietly.

  Senior Agent Mahoney frowned. He wasn't interested in stupid couples at all, so he followed the receptionist to the room next to Luka.

  Lu Jia's mind was still blank at this moment. She only felt that the touch coming from the corner of her mouth was slightly away.

  However, Lu Jia found it even more unbearable to be so distant. Phoenix's breathing, which had suddenly become rapid, caused the narrow space between them to quickly rise, causing her hair to stand on end. Most importantly, his hand had been placed where it shouldn't have been. It was so hot that she couldn't sit still!

  "Dong dong-"

  The two detectives stood at the door of Room 1007 and knocked on the door several times. Because there had been no response for a long time, the knocking gradually became urgent, and the atmosphere became stagnant.

  Lu Jia and Phoenix knew that the two of them had just experienced something interesting in the room. It was probably inconvenient or they were too lazy to pay attention to the people outside the door.

  However, the others outside the door did not know about this.

  The two detectives looked at each other. Daniel quietly placed his hand behind his waist and placed it on the handle of a black metal object.

  At this moment, a half-naked man slowly opened the door of room 1007, revealing his impatient face.

  Then, his impatient expression quickly changed to one of confusion." Who, who are you?"

  As soon as he finished speaking, Phoenix finally moved. He leaned his head close to Lu Jia's neck and whispered in her ear in an extremely soft voice,"... Let's kiss as we step back and walk into the room, acting a little thirsty."

  Lu Jia's entire body was already stiff. On one hand, she was concerned about Phoenix's lips, while on the other hand, she was angry at his hot hands that wrapped around the peach. They were too close, and most importantly, there was still a vacuum inside her... She had never encountered such a thing in her life!

  Hearing him say that, Lu Jia finally recovered from the desperate awkward and ambiguous atmosphere and wanted to slap him hard!

  However, before Lu Jia could say anything, Phoenix suddenly arched his back like a beast. He held her in his arms and pressed her down as if he was eager to eat up the prey in front of him.

  Lu Jia's body was forced to stick tightly to his hot body. She subconsciously wanted to struggle, but her lips were blocked by him again. She could only squeeze out a surprised grunt from her throat. Under this situation, she looked especially coquettish. She was almost pushed backward by Phoenix, and she staggered backward. If Phoenix wasn't holding her butt, Lu Jia would have fallen onto the street in embarrassment.

  Phoenix's mouth was still stuck to Luca's lips without any encroachment, and did not make any offensive in-depth movements, only because their movements were more or less polite friction.

  However, just like that, the strong aggression and hormones emitted from his body were enough to make Lu Jia tremble.

  "Bang!"

  Almost at the same time, Lu Jia's back and the back of her head hit the door heavily. Her eyes immediately saw stars, and she whimpered and struggled to hit his chest.

  "... tick, click--"

  Phoenix took out his room card from his pocket and opened the door. After carrying Lu Jia into the dark room, he immediately cut them off from the outside world and made a loud collision sound.

  The light outside the door disappeared completely. Phoenix immediately let go of Lu Jia and explained in a hoarse voice as she retreated," Sorry, I was forced to choose this method due to the situation outside the door. Please understand."

  However, just as he finished speaking, a "Pa-" sound suddenly sounded.

  Phoenix tilted his face slightly, revealing his well-defined chin. His eyes were calm, as if he wasn't surprised by Lu Jia's slap.

  "-if you think it'll help."

  Lu Jia's eyes turned red. She held her chest tightly and looked angrily at this handsome but mysterious man. She knew that he deserved to be slapped, but Lu Jia could not explain the changes in her body. It was as if she had just finished running 800 damn meters and her legs were weak and exhausted.

  "But if we don't, we have only two choices in the face of their knocking, open the door or run away, and the consequences of either choice will be terrible."

  Phoenix seemed to be very calm from beginning to end, except for her shortness of breath. She even analyzed the situation with her in a low voice.

  "Only if they think they know who we are can we-"

  But Lu Jia couldn't. She pointed out the truth that he had deliberately ignored with a sneer." Who's talking to you about 'us'?"

  "Don't act like I have to cooperate with you for granted. I was clearly implicated by you!"

  "In your eyes, I'm just a cover for you, right?"

  Phoenix lowered her eyes. After a moment of silence, she said," You understand how excited you are, but believe me, this is hard for me too."

  After saying that, he frowned and narrowed his long, deep, grayish-blue eyes. At the same time, he reached out to wipe away a small amount of crystal on his thin lips and turned to the bathroom to wash his hands.

  Lu Jia wasn't comforted at all. Instead, she became even angrier.

  He had indeed revealed his true colors…This shameless scumbag actually dared to despise her!

  "How can washing your hands be enough? Why don't you take a few more showers? After all, your whole body has been dirtied by me!"

  Lu Jia couldn't take it anymore. She followed him to the bathroom and roared at him.

  Phoenix happened to turn his head. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but before he could say anything, his gaze stopped at this moment.

  Lu Jia didn't understand what was wrong with him for a moment. She subconsciously followed his gaze and saw the strawberry pink underwear that she had placed on the toilet lid to change into.

  “……?!”

  At this moment, she no longer cared about arguing with Phoenix. She hugged her underwear like a furry cat and stared at the silent man in front of her with wide eyes in panic.

  “……”

  “……”

  Silence, only silence.

  From the narrow space, they could only hear vague voices coming from the next room, but they could not be heard clearly, and no one was in the mood to listen.

  Lu Jia pursed her lips and looked at him unwillingly.

  She knew that the atmosphere abroad was liberal, and she had even seen pigs run, but Lu Jia could not accept that something like this, which he was accustomed to, had happened to her.

  Finally, Phoenix could not help but sigh when he saw her wet but stubborn black eyes. He looked at her helplessly.

  "I'm really sorry. I didn't mean it that way, but…if you continue to speak so loudly, you'll mess up this matter."

  “……”

  "Let's forget about this together, okay?"

  Their eyes met.

  Lu Jia wasn't unreasonable. It wasn't that she didn't know how urgent the situation was. She was just angry.

  Hearing the other party's sincere apology, Lu Jia immediately calmed down.

  Besides, Phoenix was tall and handsome, and he probably didn't lack women. He shouldn't be interested in her either. It was indeed childish of her to react so much.

  However, Lu Jia couldn't let this matter pass so easily.

  She decided to make a pact with Phoenix.

  "Then, then you are not allowed to kiss me again."

  "Of course…Of course, this move is indeed outdated and old-fashioned, so I will change my methods in the future."

  "Also, you are not allowed to be like that again…"

  "What is it?"

  Phoenix was puzzled.

  Lu Jia's face turned red. She felt that the temperature in the bathroom gradually rose along with their conversation. She averted her gaze, but her tone was fierce."--pinch my place again like that."

  Phoenix had never met anyone purer than herself in her entire life. After all, American elementary school students were not in love to the extent they were today.

  But... That was fine.

  Phoenix hid his fleeting microexpressions in the shadows, and when he looked up again, his expression returned to normal and he swore to her with righteousness.

  "I swear to Christ Jesus I'll never do it again."

  The author says:

  Sorry, sorry. I wasn't feeling well yesterday.

  Then say that the general update time is between 23:1000:10 p.m., no more is no, the other time is because the author is writing crazily, don't wait if you can't wait (cover your face)

  Tell me aloud, what two words do the male lead usually follow after this last sentence?

  Hey, hey, hey!

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Escape Under the Sea Chapter 10

   * Mouth *

  010

  The room next door finally stopped.

  But Lu Jia began to feel afraid.

  Especially when she didn't expect him to suddenly reach out and touch her face. There was danger and malice in his words. She couldn't help but take a step back in fear and stay away from his touch.

  "You, you talk properly and don't touch me. I'm not that close to you!"

  Probably because of his panic and surprise, Lu Jia spoke a little Chinglish. Phoenix paused for a moment, and the atmosphere returned to normal. He frowned and understood for a while before raising his eyebrows noncommittally and saying without apology," Sorry, I thought you would like this kind of thrilling revenge story."

  "-By the way, would you like something to drink? There's a buffet in the dining room. I can treat you."

  Phoenix changed the topic as if what she said was just a joke.

  Lu Jia heaved a sigh of relief at first, but then she felt unhappy." You earned all your money with my principal. How can you call this please?"

  Moreover, this is a disguised form of spreading news…She could not help but curse in her heart.

  "Since you don't need it, forget it."

  Phoenix didn't seem to care about Lu Jia's dissatisfaction. Instead, she sat elegantly on the hard bench in the room and looked at her quietly.

  Actually, it wasn't that Lu Jia didn't want something to drink. More importantly, a waffle wasn't enough for her.

  However, Lu Jia was first dragged to the casino by him last night, and then knocked unconscious. At this time, her body was sticky and urgently needed to be cleaned.

  "Wait, let me take a shower first."

  The scumbag had already washed up yesterday, but ever since Lu Jia met him, she couldn't even squeeze out time to shower!

  This was really intolerable!

  "Oh." Phoenix nodded emotionally and sincerely expressed her understanding of Lu Jia." Of course."

  Therefore, Lu Jia walked to the luggage and squatted down. She took out the washing bag and clothes from the luggage.

  Just as Lu Jia was about to take out the cute strawberry pink underwear, she paused and looked warily at the other party. When she realized that the other party was looking straight out of the window, she heaved a sigh of relief and carefully covered the underwear.

  Lu Jia couldn't help but wail. She really didn't understand how things could turn out like this!

  It was fine to be in the same room with a man on the run, but it was too embarrassing to take a shower!

  However, there was nothing she could do. Although Lu Jia wasn't obsessed with cleanliness, she still needed basic cleanliness on such a hot day. She really couldn't stand her sticky self now.

  Fortunately, the bathroom didn't seem to have any unsafe " fun " design, so Lu Jia walked in with confidence.

  As soon as she walked into the bathroom, Lu Jia noticed the slightly obvious stains inside.

  In fact, when she first woke up, she felt that the room was a little dirty. However, on one hand, the light was dim, and on the other hand, there were quite a lot of decorations. If she didn't take a closer look, she wouldn't be able to see them.

  However, the bathroom was different. Most of the interior was pure white, and strange stains could be highlighted at once.

  Lu Jia frowned and took out a few disposable tissues from her suitcase. She planned to clean the bathroom a little before taking a shower. After all... she didn't know how long she would stay here.

  ……

  Twenty minutes later, Lu Jia finally took off her clothes and prepared to take a shower.

  However, the water heater in this motel was hot and cold. She adjusted it for a while before the appropriate heat finally poured onto her skin. The warm moisture opened her pores, and Lu Jia could not help but sigh in relief.

  Bathing is the most comfortable thing in the world!

  However, just as Lu Jia turned off the intermittent water flow and raised her hand to apply the shower gel, a sharp and ear-piercing noise suddenly sounded. After a short pause, Lu Jia clearly heard familiar footsteps approaching from afar through the bathroom door.

  - She froze.

  Help…She was still in the shower!

  Lu Jia frantically tried to cover her body, afraid that the pervert would suddenly barge in. In the end, she heard two rapid knocks on the door.

  "They're here."

  Phoenix's voice was hoarse and nervous, and her words were confusing for a moment.

  "…Who's here?"

  Lu Jia asked impatiently through the bathroom door.

  Today, even if the Heavenly King came, he could not disturb her bathing!

  “--FBI。”

  “……?!”

  Lu Jia finally reacted. Her pitch-black eyes widened and she looked down at the bubbles on her body in shock." Now?! But, but…I'm still in the shower!"

  "There aren't many people staying here, I'll give you one minute! Come out…quickly!"

  She listened to Phoenix, who had suddenly become serious and unquestionable. Her brain had no time to think. She could only obey his instructions and quickly turn on the tap to wash the foam off her body.

  "Wait a minute…How can I make it in time in one minute?"

  “1059、1058、1057……”

  When she heard Phoenix counting down with a more accurate four-digit timer outside the door, Lu Jia almost collapsed. She quickly cleaned up the remaining foam and dried her body.

  “1021、1020、1019……”

  Damn it! Should she wear dirty clothes or clean clothes now? Also, how could he get dressed in twenty seconds?

  These FBI agents obviously arrested him. What does it have to do with whether she bathes or not?

  In the last ten seconds, Lu Jia didn't have time to put on her underwear. She hurriedly pulled up the suspender nightdress in her bag and put it on.

  Although this dress was a little short, it was already the best choice Lu Jia could make right now!

  “1003、1002……1001!”

  "-I'm ready!"

  Lu Jia opened the bathroom door almost at the same time. Her skin was still slightly damp. She stared at Phoenix, who was standing in front of her, in embarrassment and anger. She held her chest tightly with one hand and pointed fiercely at his straight nose bridge with the other hand." What the hell is wrong with you?!"

  However, just as she finished speaking, Phoenix pulled her hand out of the door expressionlessly. Lu Jia really didn't understand why she had to walk out of the door at this time. Wasn't she walking into a trap? Especially when Lu Jia was in such a insecure state.

  " What are you doing?!"

  When the door opened, Lu Jia subconsciously wanted to question and struggle, but Phoenix easily bent down and picked her up.

  She covered her mouth in surprise, and Phoenix gently placed her on an unfamiliar sports car the next second.

  The design of this motel is like this: the rooms are arranged in a long row, there are two floors, and the parking space is right after opening the door.

  Phoenix had parked less than three steps from the door.

  Just as she was feeling bewildered, she heard his hoarse and low voice again. She could not help but shiver."…Don't move."

  "-hold my neck tight."

  “……?!”

  Phoenix approached her at some point, and the bright light dimmed in an instant. Lu Jia immediately stopped resisting and looked at the handsome face in front of her in a daze.

  This time, it was different from the last time. Lu Jia was sitting on the tilted front of the car with her skirt rolled up, scaring her into closing her legs tightly.

  Phoenix had no choice but to pull her up and lean her against him, erasing the distance between them.

  Lu Jia's hands subconsciously hugged her tightly and raised her head in confusion. She saw his clear and calm eyes at a glance. She hugged her tightly with both hands." Don't be afraid, look at me."

  She widened her pitch-black eyes. There was danger suddenly appearing in the distance. Lu Jia seemed to hear her nervous heartbeat…

  "plop, plop--"

  However, just as Phoenix finished speaking, a few messy footsteps suddenly came from afar. It seemed to come from the registration office. A somewhat familiar arrogant male voice sounded." I want to see all the occupants here..."

  Lu Jia couldn't help but feel nervous. Even Phoenix's cold nose, which was too close to her, couldn't ease her nervousness. Her body even started to tremble slightly.

  In the end, Phoenix sighed softly in front of him. Then, her hoarse voice sounded again." Sorry."

  Almost at the same time,"... Ah!"

  Lu Jia's eyes were filled with tears and she grunted in surprise. She looked at the man in front of her with lowered eyes in disbelief and realized that he was actually pinching the peach and at the same time helping her skirt down. His behavior was considerate but excessive.

  Lu Jia had never experienced such a thing before. She was angry and weak, and all the strength in her body was drained. If Phoenix hadn't supported her, Lu Jia would have slipped!

  Although she really wanted to scold him loudly, Lu Jia couldn't control herself at this moment. Under Phoenix's deep and charming gaze, she blushed and let out a soft and unfamiliar cry.

  Phoenix's lips only touched the corner of her mouth lightly. It was more like an excuse, but she felt as if the corners of her mouth had been numb by electricity. She felt a burst of heat, but in the eyes of others, it was just two passionate young lovers standing in front of the car kissing.

  The two detectives who had just walked out of the registration office happened to see this scene.

  Daniel immediately looked away, only to see Senior Agent Mahoney staring at him expressionlessly with a calm face. He could not help but reach out and grab him." Buddy?"

  The receptionist whispered," Sir, there are only two rooms on the first floor. The other room is next door. They are also a couple. Why don't we go next door and take a look first?"

  Mahoney paused. He had only met Caspar Phoenix once at a lecture, and he had been the star of that lecture. Mahoney was a frustrated field agent with no ability.

  At this moment, the tall and strong man in front of him was wearing a fancy casual suit. His slightly curly golden-brown hair was messy like grass. Although his body shape was similar, he did not have the elite and high-spirited aura of the other party.

  The girl in the man's arms seemed familiar, but Mahoney couldn't remember where he had seen her. Moreover, the man happened to block her face and kiss the girl as if no one was around. His hand was eager to declare his sovereignty. Mahoney couldn't help but feel even more irritated.

  But the girl's not the point.

  After all, based on his understanding of Phoenix, Phoenix would definitely not waste time dragging innocent people into this and using them as cover.

  As he passed the couple on his way to another room next door, Mahoney cautiously glanced at the cars parked in twos and threes.

  He was sensitive to numbers and would never forget a license plate he had seen in a short time.

  They're leaning against a sports car, and all the other cars...

  Mahoney had no impression.

  The author says:

  Hey hey ~

  Mwah!

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Top Star Agent Chapter 37

   "What a coincidence? Xiao Xiang works at Yan Bai's company?" Director Zhang Zhizhang looked at Fu Yanbai in surprise and asked.

  The others looked over curiously, but Hummingbird Media's Mr. Zhu had a subtle expression.

  Others might not know Xiang Qingwei, but he did. Two years ago, Fu Yanbai had even brought her to their private party. They privately said that Fu Yanbai had probably fallen into the hands of this little girl. Outsiders said that Fu Yanbai was a womanizer, but only now did they know that Fu Yanbai had never been in a serious relationship before, let alone brought someone to their private party.

  This young lady named Xiang Qingwei was different. Fu Yanbai not only brought her over, but he also spoiled her to the extreme. He even fed her food without touching her hand. He even looked like he was enjoying it.

  Give them all acid. No.

  They all thought that Fu Yanbai was going to be serious this time. After all, Fu Yanbai was old enough to start a family. Who knew that they would break up soon after they got together?

  Fu Yanbai was famous for spoiling Xiang Qingwei. It was really shocking that he broke up with her suddenly.

  Fu Yanbai was depressed for a while.

  They had also asked around, but it was a pity that Fu Yanbai's mouth was strict. After asking around, he only said that they broke up. There was nothing else.

  Although later he also knew that it was Xiang Qingwei who broke up with Fu Yanbai.

  But later, Xiang Qingwei turned into Fu Yanbai's agent.

  They thought that Xiang Qingwei and Fu Yanbai were in the same company, so it was only a matter of time before their old relationship rekindled. Moreover, Xiang Qingwei looked so delicate that she did not look like a proper manager. Who did not know that managing an artist was the hardest job? She was served by Fu Yanbai when she was with Fu Yanbai. Could she still turn around and serve an artist?

  She probably wanted to find an opportunity to mend fences with Fu Yanbai.

  Who thought, two years later, Fu Yanbai and Xiang Qingwei really did not compound, but let Xiang Qingwei really break through the hall.

  It's really amazing, and I have to look at Xiang Qingwei in a different light.

  Looking at her today, she was indeed different from how she looked two years ago. She was no longer as delicate as when she was by Fu Yanbai's side. She was still the same person, but her temperament was completely different.

  What surprised him the most was that Xiang Qingwei did not come with Fu Yanbai but with another man. Moreover, her relationship with that man seemed to be not simple.

  Tsk.

  Fu Yanbai's face darkened.

  Fu Yanbai was so angry that he laughed instead. He snorted and said," Yes, Xiang Qingwei is my man."

  My people, my people.

  The subtlety of this is self-evident.

  Those present who were slightly more careful would have already tasted the taste.

  Was this a fight over jealousy? Such a scene was rare!

  They stopped drinking wine and eating food. They were all waiting to watch the show.

  After Fu Yanbai finished speaking, he looked at Xiang Qingwei with a faint smile." Xiao Xiang, come here."

  Secretary Wen immediately got up and made way for Xiang Qingwei with his eyes.

  Fang Xingzhi smiled coldly." Mr. Fu, although Weiwei is working in your company, it's not working hours now. She should have the freedom to sit wherever she wants, right?"

  Fu Yanbai smiled as well. His smile was cold." CEO Fang is right. She can sit wherever she wants." As he spoke, he looked at Xiang Qingwei. He looked like he was smiling, but there was a warning in his eyes." Xiang?"

  Secretary Wen also winked at Xiang Qingwei.

  Xiang Qingwei smiled and said to Fu Yanbai," Don't bother. Mr. Fu, I'll just sit here."

  He's the one who said no help.

  Now, she wanted her to slap Fang Xingzhi's face in public.

  Of course she wouldn't do such a thing.

  Hummingbird Media's Mr. Zhu saw that Fu Yanbai's face was overcast and immediately stood up to smooth things over." Okay, okay. It's just a seat. You can sit anywhere! Come, come, Secretary Wen, let's change places. I'll sit with Old Fu!" As he spoke, he got up and exchanged places with Secretary Wen.

  The others at the dinner also tried to smooth things over and quickly led the topic elsewhere.

  The table immediately resumed its warm and congenial atmosphere.

  Xiang Qingwei lowered his voice and said apologetically to Fang Xingzhi beside him," Sorry for troubling you."

  Fang Xingzhi glanced at her with a faint smile." If I'm willing, I won't call it trouble."

  Thinking of Fang Xingzhi introducing her to Director Zhang Zhizhang when he entered the box just now and helping her out just now, it could be said that he was considerate and considerate in every way. Xiang Qingwei felt warm in his heart and smiled gratefully at him.

  Fang Xingzhi said," Relax. Don't just sit there drinking water. Eat something. The food here tastes pretty good." He put a piece of braised ribs into Xiang Qingwei's bowl and said,"Try it. Let's see if it's delicious here or Yunting's."

  Xiang Qingwei smiled at him and obediently went to taste the ribs in the bowl.

  "When do you plan to bring it home for me to meet?" Director Zhang Zhizhang leaned over and said with a smile.

  Fang Xingzhi glanced at Xiang Qingwei, who was lowering her head and nibbling on meat. The corners of his lips curled up slightly." It's not time yet."

  Director Zhang Zhizhang understood what he meant. He smiled and said," Not bad."

  Fu Yanbai, who was sitting on the other side of Director Zhang Zhizhang, was pestered by Hummingbird Media's Mr. Zhu, but his expression was always ugly. Especially when he saw the "intimate interaction" between Xiang Qingwei and Fang Xingzhi, his chest was even more depressed.

  The last time they met in the restaurant, Xiang Qingwei was still very polite to Fang Xingzhi, but today, he was obviously closer.

  "Alright, alright. Don't be so useless." Hummingbird Media Mr. Zhu couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but say,"Even if you stare a hole in Xiang Qingwei, he won't look at you!"

  When Fu Yanbai heard this, he retracted his gaze and glared at him.

  "What are you staring at me for?" Mr. Zhu said as he peeled the shrimp,"I said you too. Xiao Xiang has been in your company for two years. If you really like it, wouldn't you have chased it back earlier?" Now that you see someone new, you feel uncomfortable, don't you?" Mr. Zhu stuffed the peeled shrimp into his mouth and chewed twice: "I think that Fang is quite concerned about Xiao Xiang. Isn't Xiao Xiang also old enough to get married?" Don't be careless and receive Xiao Xiang's wedding invitation."

  The speaker has no intention and the listener has heart.

  Mr. Zhu's words were like lightning striking Fu Yanbai's head!

  His expression suddenly changed, and the strings in his mind were suddenly broken by lightning. His mind went blank for a moment, and his chest felt extremely uncomfortable.

  Wedding invitations?

  Xiang Qingwei might marry Fang Xingzhi?

  Yeah, how is that impossible?

  She had been thinking about getting married two years ago…

  Mr. Zhu was still concentrating on peeling prawns and did not notice Fu Yanbai's expression. He muttered to himself," Don't take it lightly. If it really comes to that, you can cry."

  Others didn't know, but he didn't know.

  Why was Fu Yanbai so clean these past two years? Isn't it because of Xiang Qingwei?

  No one knew why Xiang Qingwei broke up with Fu Yanbai back then. Fu Yanbai kept his mouth shut and didn't tell anyone. However, in the past two years, there had been no other woman by his side. Wasn't this an unforgettable feeling for Xiang Qingwei? He obviously liked others to death, but when he saw that Xiang Qingwei had another man by her side, he was jealous and jealous. He still refused to bow his head because he wanted to save face.

  You're gonna lose face and you're gonna suffer.

  It's time!

  …

  "Why does Director Zhang call you Little Uncle?" Xiang Qingwei asked Fang Xingzhi curiously.

  Fang Xingzhi had mentioned before that Director Zhang Zhizhang was his distant relative, but she was still shocked when he called Fang Xingzhi " Little Uncle " just now.

  Moreover, when she asked Fang Xingzhi if he was close to Director Zhang Zhizhang, he replied that he was. However, judging from Director Zhang Zhizhang's attitude towards Fang Xingzhi, it was obvious that he was very close to him.

  Fang Xingzhi held his teacup and smiled."I'm senior and take advantage." Although Director Zhang is older than me, he has lower seniority than me, so sometimes he jokingly calls me Little Uncle."

  Xiang Qingwei took a sip of tea. This evening, she drank a few sips of wine when everyone clinked glasses together.

  Someone heckled Xiang Qingwei to drink, but Fang Xingzhi quietly stopped him.

  She came with Fang Xingzhi. Director Zhang Zhizhang called Fang Xingzhi 'Uncle' and he was very close to Fang Xingzhi. Naturally, no one would force her to drink.

  Too much tea makes my stomach swell.

  "I'm going to the bathroom." She put down her teacup and whispered.

  "Alright."

  Xiang Qingwei took his handbag and stood up in a low profile to walk out of the box.

  Xiang Qingwei was in an unusually relaxed mood. He had been prepared to get drunk tonight and let Xiao Wu pick him up. Unexpectedly, he did not touch a few drinks the whole night. Instead, he was full and relaxed.

  Xiang Qingwei stood in front of the sink to wash his hands, then took out lipstick from his handbag to fix his makeup. As soon as he opened the lipstick cap, he saw a man coming in from the mirror.

  She was shocked. She turned around and calmly looked at Fu Yanbai, who had a gloomy expression on his face." You're going the wrong way. This is the ladies 'room."

  At this moment, Secretary Wen, who was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, was standing at the door of the women's restroom. With a smile on his face, he said to the female customer who was about to go to the restroom," Sorry, the women's restroom is being repaired. Please move to the restroom on the first floor. Thank you."

  "Are you done playing?" Fu Yanbai approached with a gloomy face.

  Xiang Qingwei frowned and said calmly," Mr. Fu, you're drunk. I think you should ask Secretary Wen to send you back to rest earlier." After saying that, she walked past Fu Yanbai.

  Suddenly, the man grabbed her wrist and pulled her hard. Xiang Qingwei felt her head spin and was suddenly pressed against the cold tile wall. Before she could react, she heard Fu Yanbai's angry voice questioning her,

  "You want to marry Fang?"

  Xiang Qingwei was stunned, and then he glared at him and struggled: "Are you crazy? Release me!"

  Fu Yanbai held her hand with one hand and her shoulder with the other, preventing her from breaking free. His red eyes stared at her intently." Answer me!"

  Xiang Qingwei looked at Fu Yanbai's red eyes and suddenly calmed down. She looked at him coldly and said coldly,"What's it got to do with you?" Can the boss of the company still control whether the employees of the company get married or not?"

  Fu Yanbai didn't get the answer he wanted. He immediately gritted his teeth."Xiang Qingwei-ah! The sharp pain coming from his calf bone made his expression change instantly. After drawing in a breath of cold air, he suddenly released Xiang Qingwei and bent down in pain.

  Xiang Qingwei was wearing pointed high heels today. She had kicked him mercilessly on the calf bone just now. The pain was enough to make any adult male's face change.

  Fu Yanbai's face turned green. He gritted his teeth and stared at Xiang Qingwei in disbelief, speechless.

  Xiang Qingwei looked down at him coldly." Mr. Fu, what you did just now is considered sexual harassment in the workplace. I hope you learn your lesson next time. Otherwise, I won't kick your calf next time." After she finished speaking, she stopped applying her lipstick and walked straight out from beside him.

  Secretary Wen looked at her in surprise when he saw her coming out alone.

  "Xiao Xiang? Where's Mr. Fu?"

  "Mr. Fu is inside. He seems to be injured. Go in and take a look." Xiang Qingwei casually dropped a sentence and walked to the other end of the corridor.

  Secretary Wen was stunned. He turned around and walked in. He saw Fu Yanbai leaning on the wall and limping out.

  "Mr. Fu, are you okay?"

  Fu Yanbai's face was ashen. His voice was squeezed out from between his teeth." It's fine."

  …

  Xiang Qingwei calmly returned to the private room and sat down beside Fang Xingzhi. After smiling at him, she began to listen to Director Zhang Zhizhang.

  Five minutes later, Fu Yanbai also walked in and sat back in his seat. Mr. Zhu found that his face was blue and his eyes were staring at Xiang Qingwei on the other side.

  Xiang Qingwei pretended not to see it. When he heard Director Zhang Zhizhang talk about the chaos in the current film and television circle, he could also add a few words of his own opinion in due time.

  The meal lasted until half past ten.

  Director Zhang Zhizhang was retained by Fang Xingzhi.

  Xiang Qingwei also did not contain, generous to say things, I hope director Zhang Zhizhang can give Ling Jiayi a chance to audition.

  "Are you taking care of Ling Jiayi?" Zhang Zhizhang looked at Xiang Qingwei in surprise. He had drunk a lot and his face was slightly red.

  Xiang Qingwei nodded and said with some surprise,"Yes." Have you heard of Jia Yi?"

  Zhang Zhizhang said," He's a very popular young man recently. My daughter likes him very much. I saw a few of his scenes last year. It was his first time acting, and he acted quite well."

  Xiang Qingwei immediately said,"I will definitely tell him what you said. He likes your play very much!"

  Zhang Zhizhang smiled and said,"So the agent they've been talking about recently is you?" Sure, Xiao Xiang. By the way, you're also leading Tao Yuner, right?"

  Xiang Qingwei didn't expect Director Zhang Zhizhang to have heard of her. He nodded and said,"Yes, Yun 'er is also my artist."

  Director Zhang Zhizhang said," The audition isn't a big problem. How about this? We'll audition in S City in a few days. You bring Ling Jiayi and Tao Yuner to the audition. I'll ask my assistant to leave you my name card. You can contact her directly."

  Ling Jiayi and Tao Yuner?!

  Two people?

  Xiang Qingwei suppressed his excitement and took the business card from the slightly plump female assistant with both hands. He said gratefully," Thank you so much, Director Zhang. Thank you for giving Jiayi and Yun 'er this opportunity!"

  "Don't thank me. If you want to thank me, thank Xingzhi." Zhang Zhizhang looked at Fang Xingzhi who was standing at the side and said mischievously," I knew you would never take the initiative to contact me. Why did you take the initiative to look for me this time? So it's to help your little sister."

  Fang Xingzhi smiled calmly and did not deny it.

  Xiang Qingwei also smiled shyly.

  "Now that the matter is done, can I leave?" Zhang Zhizhang asked with a smile.

  "I'll treat you to dinner some other time." Fang Xingzhi smiled.

  "Let me eat your wedding wine earlier!" Director Zhang Zhizhang laughed and patted Xiang Qingwei's arm.

  Fu Yanbai just happened to be walking out of the private room. When he heard this, his face immediately darkened.

  "Yan Bai, do you want to go together?" Zhang Zhizhang said with a smile.

  "You go first. I still have something to do." Fu Yanbai forced a smile.

  "Then I'll take my leave first." Director Zhang Zhizhang said with a smile and left with his assistant.

  Fu Yanbai expressionlessly looked at Xiang Qingwei, who was standing beside Fang Xingzhi.

  Xiang Qingwei did not move.

  Fu Yanbai smiled coldly." Didn't you come here tonight to talk about Ling Jiayi's audition? What? Can't I, as the boss, ask about the company's artistes?"

  "Mr. Fu, it's already very late. It's not too late to talk about work tomorrow." Fang Xingzhi said calmly. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed Xiang Qingwei beside him. His palm held her snow-white and round shoulder." Let's go. I'll send you back first."

  This scene was extremely eye-catching in Fu Yanbai's eyes!

  Fu Yanbai's eyes rolled with anger, and his face was extremely ugly." Xiang Qingwei, if you dare to follow him, I'll stop Ling Jiayi and Tao Yuner tomorrow--"

  Secretary Wen was shocked."Mr. Fu! You're drunk. I'd better send you back first!"

  He regretted it to death!

  If I knew earlier, I should have stopped the boss from drinking so much.

  Mr. Zhu also started to get nervous. He didn't expect Fu Yanbai to be so drunk that he could say anything. He quickly said," Yan Bai, you're drunk. Let's go. I'll send you back!"

  Xiang Qingwei paused and suddenly looked at Fu Yanbai.

  Fu Yanbai stared at her." You know I mean what I say."

  Fang Xingzhi frowned slightly and unconsciously tightened his grip on Xiang Qingwei's shoulder.

  Xiang Qingwei's expression turned completely cold. She looked at Fu Yanbai coldly." It's up to you." "Let's go," Fang Xingzhi said without looking at him again.

  Fang Xingzhi held her in his arms and walked forward.

  Fu Yanbai's expression suddenly changed. He subconsciously wanted to rush over to stop her, but Secretary Wen and Mr. Zhu grabbed him from both sides.

  "Fu Yanbai, wake up!" Mr. Zhu pulled him.

  "Xiang Qingwei, stop! Stop!" Fu Yanbai had already lost his mind under the dual stimulation of alcohol and jealousy. He shouted without caring,"I told you to stop, did you hear me?!" Stop!"

  Xiang Qingwei did not seem to hear anything, and Fang Xingzhi carried her forward without looking back.

  His roar attracted the people in the next room to open their doors and watch the excitement.

  "Ouch! Shut up! Shame on you! I, Zhu Mao, will lose all my face along with you!" Mr. Zhu wished he could cover his face. He didn't expect Fu Yanbai to do such a shameful thing at his "age"! He hated her to death!

  Unexpectedly, he did not pay attention, he relaxed, Fu Yan Baiju a break away from him and Secretary Wen, rushed out!

  Secretary Wen was just about to chase after him when he saw a girl in the next room taking pictures with her phone. He immediately walked over with a cold face." Please put your phone away--"

  Fu Yanbai had already grabbed Xiang Qingwei's wrist and pulled Xiang Qingwei from Fang Xingzhi's side to his side with a single force.

  Fang Xingzhi was stunned for a moment. He did not expect someone of Fu Yanbai's status to do such a thing. However, he was quick to catch Xiang Qingwei's other hand and looked coldly at Fu Yanbai." Mr. Fu, please calm down."

  Zhu Zhongzhi, who had rushed over, stood aside and had no way to start. He could only come over and persuade Xiang Qingwei," Xiao Xiang, don't quarrel with Yan Bai first. He's drunk now. You know that once he's drunk, his mind won't be clear. He can't reason at all!" Just calm him down, get him in the car, okay? Otherwise, if things get out of hand, it'll be difficult to clean up the situation. You don't want to be on the entertainment news with Yan Bai tomorrow, do you?"

  It's sensible, but it comes with a warning.

  Xiang Qingwei glanced at him.

  Back then, when she was Fu Yanbai's girlfriend, Zhu Mao treated her very well.

  She looked up at Fu Yanbai. Fu Yanbai might really be drunk. His face was abnormally red and his white eyes were bloodshot. He stared at her intently and grabbed her wrist so hard that he seemed to be sinking into her flesh. He was obviously drunk.

  Xiang Qingwei recalled the time Fu Yanbai went crazy after getting drunk and couldn't help but have a headache.

  Fu Yanbai had a special characteristic when he was drunk. He looked like he wasn't drunk, but his memory would be distorted and he would do things that he would never do normally.

  Then she saw the crowd peeping in from the other side of the corridor.

  She knew Zhu Mao wasn't scaring her.

  She frowned and turned to look at Fang Xingzhi, who was holding her other hand.

  Fang Xingzhi saw the dilemma and apology on Xiang Qingwei's face and immediately understood. His expression froze for a moment before he took the initiative to let go of her hand and said calmly," I'll wait for you in the car." After saying that, he turned around and left without hesitation.

  Xiang Qingwei watched him leave. Suddenly, her hand tightened on her wrist. She hissed and glared at Fu Yanbai." Let go!"

  Fu Yanbai also glared at her."Why are you so reluctant? Reluctant?"

  Xiang Qingwei's wrist hurt." You hurt me. Let go of me first."

  "Xiao Xiang is right here. He can't run away. Let go first. You'll break all your hands!" Zhu Mao also helped.

  Fu Yanbai stared at her for two seconds before slowly releasing her hand.

  Xiang Qingwei took a look and saw a clear palm print on his wrist, faintly green.

  "Look, it's bruising Ren Xiaoxiang's wrist!" Zhu Mao said.

  "I didn't do it on purpose. I'll rub it for you." Fu Yanbai subconsciously grabbed Xiang Qingwei's hand and lowered his head to rub her wrist. As he rubbed it, he muttered,"Who asked you to be so naughty? Always going against me? It's okay. I'll rub it for you. It won't hurt anymore. Be good ~"

  Xiang Qingwei's expression stiffened.

  Zhu Mao coughed twice, feeling a little embarrassed.

  Secretary Wen, who had finished taking photos, came back and bumped into this scene. His expression was also a little strange.

  "Can you get him out of here?"

  Xiang Qingwei looked at Zhu Mao and Secretary Wen.

  "You can coax him into the car first." Zhu Mao immediately said.

  Xiang Qingwei frowned, but he had no choice. He pulled his hand out and said coldly to Fu Yanbai," Let's go. We're going down."

  "Why are you angry again?" Fu Yanbai grabbed her hand back and held it tightly. His voice even sounded a little aggrieved." You were acting coquettishly with me last night and calling me baby. Why are you angry again today?"

  Xiang Qingwei's face turned green. I don't know where his memory went.

  Zhu Mao coughed and turned his head away.

  Secretary Wen looked left and right, pretending to look around.

  Xiang Qingwei's face turned green as she pulled Fu Yanbai's wrist forward.

  Fu Yanbai was dragged forward by her and asked,"Where are you going?"

  Xiang Qingwei gritted his teeth.

  “……”

  "Tsk tsk tsk, I didn't expect them to be so interesting in the past." Zhu Mao looked at Fu Yanbai's back, which was obediently dragged away by Xiang Qingwei, and his face was even slightly envious.

  "Cough cough." Secretary Wen coughed lightly and followed.

  …

  Xiang Qingwei stuffed Fu Yanbai into the car and was about to leave when Fu Yanbai grabbed his arm. He looked at her vigilantly." Where are you going?"

  Xiang Qingwei turned to Zhu Mao and Secretary Wen." I've got him on the car. What should I do now?"

  Zhu Mao said,"If you don't want to be a good person to the end, you might as well bring him home."

  The corners of Xiang Qingwei's mouth twitched, and she looked down at Fu Yanbai, who was holding her tightly. She suddenly took a deep breath and bent down. An unusually sweet smile blossomed on her face." I'm so thirsty. I want to buy a bottle of water. Wait for me in the car, okay?"

  Zhu Mao, who was watching nearby, was shocked by Xiang Qingwei's "face-changing stunt".

  Fu Yanbai did not let go. His eyes suddenly stared at Secretary Wen, who was standing there." Let Secretary Wen buy it."

  Secretary Wen, who was suddenly named, was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xiang Qingwei." Do you want me to buy water?"

  Xiang Qingwei was speechless.

  "Don't waste your energy. Why don't you just send him home? I have experience. He will fall asleep halfway." Zhu Mao said.

  Xiang Qingwei looked cold." There are still people waiting for me."

  Zhu Mao was speechless.

  Xiang Qingwei looked at Fu Yanbai coldly. I'll be angry if you don't let me go."

  Fu Yanbai observed her expression and reluctantly let go of her hand. He sighed." Sigh, other than me, no one else wants you…"

  Xiang Qingwei's expression stiffened when she heard that. She immediately pulled her hand out of Fu Yanbai's hand and turned around without saying a word.

  Fu Yanbai was anxious to get out of the car." Where are you going?!"

  Zhu Mao stuffed him back into the carriage in time, sat in it himself, and then pulled the door open and closed it.

  "Wake up, wake up. Don't be drunk. How many years have I not seen you drunk? I can't even handle this all of a sudden. Secretary Wen! Hurry up and drive him back!"

  Secretary Wen, who sat in the driver's seat, immediately closed the door and started the car.

  "What are you doing? Weiwei hasn't gotten into the car yet!" Fu Yanbai subconsciously wanted to open the car door.

  "Secretary Wen, lock the door!" Zhu Mao shouted.

  Secretary Wen immediately locked the door.

  Fu Yanbai pushed the door open twice, but he was so angry that he smashed the door.

  "Ignore him! Drive! Drive!" Zhu Mao really couldn't take it anymore.

  Fu Yanbai was shameless. He was shameless!

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Escape Under the Sea Chapter 9

   ♪ People ♪

  009

  Black Agent Daniel drove the Chevrolet SUV down the long, deserted highway in Nevada, glancing at Senior Agent Mahoney as he drove.

  " I keep feeling that there's something strange about that Asian girl. I should have checked her ID just now."

  Mahoney was resting with his eyes closed. He said calmly," Alright, don't waste time on unimportant people. We only have one target, and that's Caspar Phoenix. Let's think about how to complete the mission of the bureau first."

  " Agent Mahoney, I heard that he was transferred to DC headquarters as an assistant director after finishing his undercover mission in Southern California two years ago. I can say that his future is bright. Would he really do such a thing?"

  Mahoney opened his eyes and glanced at him expressionlessly." This isn't something we can judge. All we can do is catch him alive. At least we can't let those damn bastards get to him first. Otherwise, not only will he die miserably, but the bureau will also be implicated."

  Daneel sighed helplessly."You're right. Has the Bureau given you anything? We can't just rely on the two of us to search aimlessly."

  "Dan, he knows exactly what we're going to do. He could even be deliberately misleading. We can't rely entirely on the agency's profile."

  " Then what should we do? If 'they' find Phoenix first, things will be bad."

  "So…do your job well."

  Mahoney closed his eyes again.

  *

  Quantico Behavioral Analysis Unit

  Gareth Lee, who had a PhD in psychology, had been working overtime for two days. He looked tiredly at the information on Agent Caspar Phoenix on his desk and could not help but spread his hands.

  " I know Criminal Minds is a great show to brag about BAU."

  "But we can't predict the future 100%, especially when the other party is the youngest outstanding agent in history. In a few years, he uprooted a huge transnational gang in Southern California. I think what we analyzed is more likely to be wrong."

  Lowry, the IT technician, sighed."You know what? I didn't know he was the cousin of Noah Wolwitz, the founder of NoFa, whom I admired most!"

  " That explains why he was so familiar with Internet technology. Therefore, he didn't leave any traces on the Internet after that day. No matter how much overtime I worked, I couldn't find any information."

  Director Redrick stood in the middle of the meeting room and glanced at the two people who kept complaining. He frowned and said," Stop complaining. We have to hurry up and start testing."

  "From what we've gathered, Caspar Phoenix's parents 'divorce must have had some effect on him growing up, causing him to suffer from OCD (anxiety disorder), which is consistent with the descriptions of agents he worked with. He has a severe obsession with cleanliness-a form of OCD."

  " That way, unless we have to, we can initially rule out some dilapidated motels and small hotels run by individuals. After all, we all know that these places are not clean."

  Gareth Lee continued, adding,"Although his relationship with his mother wasn't exactly perfect, witnessing her murder may have exacerbated his anxiety disorder in a way that induced him to take impulsive revenge."

  " Since he was on vacation in Nevada at the time of the incident, I suspect that he may have traveled all the way to Langley, Virginia, their headquarters. His anti-detection and anti-tracking awareness is very high. He will try his best to avoid leaving clues on the network. The route is also unlikely to be close to the main road."

  Another silent agent, Aston, thought for a moment before posting his own profile of him.

  " Although he is the youngest outstanding agent in the history of the FBI, he knows very well that his actions are suicide. At the same time, according to his psychological evaluation, Phoenix's arrogance and arrogance make it impossible for him to involve innocent people. Therefore, it is more likely that he will act alone."

  “……”

  Everyone spoke one after another, and very quickly, they completed the profile of Caspar Phoenix and made a preliminary prediction of his future behavior.

  The information is forwarded to DC headquarters, which in turn relays it to the agents involved.

  ……

  A day later, after receiving clues and information from headquarters, Daniel couldn't help but look at Senior Agent Mahoney beside him.

  " Chain or high-class hotels, destination Langley, Virginia, non-main roads along the way to avoid people's eyes and ears, solo…"

  "Buddy, do you think this information is reliable? Why do I feel that things won't be that simple?"

  Mahoney rolled down the window and fidgeted at a cigarette. The wind blew away the thick, pungent smoke, revealing a dilapidated motel.

  A place that doesn't fit the profile at all.

  He paused as if he had thought of something. His eyes stared fixedly at the ordinary and calm motel in front of him. Suddenly, he raised his hand and extinguished the cigarette that had not yet been burned out.

  "-let's go there first."

  *

  On the other side.

  Shanghai.

  Zhang Xiaoxi knew Lu Jia's entire itinerary like the back of her hand. If everything went smoothly, she should have arrived in Las Vegas to enjoy herself.

  Thinking of this, she couldn't help but send a message to Lu Jia asking him to send a few more photos.

  However, after waiting for two to three hours, Zhang Xiaoxi still didn't receive a reply from Lu Jia.

  At first, Zhang Xiaoxi didn't take Lu Jia's non-reply to heart.

  She felt that Lu Jia must have forgotten to reply to her because she was addicted to the madness and excitement of Las Vegas.

  Because the time difference between China and the western United States was 15 hours, it was almost the reverse of day and night, so Zhang Xiaoxi, who happened to be in the afternoon, went to bed early after dinner and drama.

  However, Zhang Xiaoxi didn't sleep well that night, perhaps because Lu Jia hadn't replied to her message, or perhaps because of the unlucky prophecy she had made earlier.

  She woke up at four in the morning for the first time since she could sleep until late in the morning during the holidays. Her dizzy brain struggled to calculate the time difference between her and Lu Jia...

  - It should be past two in Las Vegas.

  Thinking of this, she narrowed her sleepy eyes and opened the chat app on her phone again.

  "Jiajia, did you win any money in Las Vegas? Take a few photos and let me see ~"

  The last sentence still stays on Zhang Xiaoxi's news at 12:00 yesterday noon--9:00 the night before Las Vegas.

  ... there was still no reply.

  Zhang Xiaoxi suddenly had a bad premonition in her heart. Ignoring the extremely dark sky, she sat up uneasily from the bed.

  If Lu Jia was angry because Zhang Xiaoxi stood her up, then forget it.

  However, Zhang Xiaoxi knew that Lu Jia wasn't such a person. Most importantly, Lu Jia had been very active in chatting with Zhang Xiaoxi when she was in Los Angeles the night before and had sent her a bunch of photos of Hollywood attractions.

  Zhang Xiaoxi looked at the ceiling, feeling a little lost. One moment, she was worried that Lu Jia might really have something happen, and the next moment, she felt that Lu Jia might have been too tired from playing in Las Vegas, so she didn't see any news for a while.

  After all, there was a time difference of more than ten hours between the two places, and Lu Jia's schedule was very busy. It was normal for her to forget about it for a while.

  Zhang Xiaoxi was afraid that she would talk too much and affect Lu Jia's trip, but she was also afraid that if something happened to Lu Jia, she would not be able to find it in time, so she sent her another message.

  Jiajia, remember to tell me you're safe before you go to bed tonight."

  The author says:

  Washington DC, DC

  Then today, the unit worked overtime + went home to work overtime. The old father suspected that he was positive, so he really couldn't hold it in. QAQ

  I know the end of the last chapter is a bit awkward, but in fact, the male lead did it for a purpose. As a result, I saw a collection dropped in the blink of an eye, so I decided to immediately slide down and change it tomorrow morning (cover my face).

  Criminal psychology is a drama that I followed several years ago. The profile compiled in the past few years can still be easily written. Recently, it is a little rusty. Let's ignore it.

  Mwah!

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